With the country still in the Covid-19 lockdown this is very unusual May Bank Holiday weekend. Normally we would be at the seaside or enjoying a visit to a National Trust property but this weekend we'll be enjoying a barbecue in the garden, walking around the village...
Christmas News and Comment Blogs
Welcome to my Christmas in the News Blog
In this blog I talk about how Christmas makes the news. It could be a national Turkey shortage or the winner of the Christmas cracker joke of the year. If you spot a worthy Christmas news story which I’ve missed please get in touch and I’ll review and add to the blog.
Happy Christmas 2019!
Just a quick post to wish you all a very happy Christmas whoever you are and wherever you are. Do try and stay calm and remember it's not the presents or the food, but the people that make the day. Smile, Breath and Go Slowly
Christmas: Beware ‘lethal’ button batteries in toys
THe danger of button batteries in children’s toys this Christmas.
December 1st 2019, What were the best selling toys last week?
At number one in this weeks best selling Toys and Games in the UK chart is Cards Against Humanity: UK edition. See this weeks blog for the full top ten.
New #Strictly Gifts Page Launched in time for #Christmas
Just a quick post to let you know that we now have a new Gift Ideas for Fans of Strictly Come Dancing page. We'll be updating this whenever there is a new Book, DVD, CD or other related product that we think would make a great gift idea. So if you know someone who...
Special offers for our readers for week commencing November 18th 2019
Magazine subscriptions make a perfect Christmas gift for almost everyone. The following offers were valid at the time of publication (17/11/2019), please check out the vendors websites for any detailed terms & conditions. Red Letter Days Treat the whole family to...
What were the bestselling toys in the UK last week? (16th November 2019)
At number one in this weeks best selling Toys and Games in the UK chart is LEGO 75245 Star Wars Advent Calendar 2019 Christmas Countdown Building Set with 24 Buildable Mini Sets plus 6 Minifigures and 4 Droid Figures. See this weeks blog for the full top ten.
This weeks online deals – November 12th 2019
We would like to bring the following online deals to your attention. They are all current at the time of publication but may be withdrawn at anytime. Please check the individual sellers sites for any detailed terms and conditions. Red Letter Days Treat the whole...
What were the top 20 best-selling Toys in the UK last week (Friday 8th November 2019)
At number one in this weeks best selling Toys and Games in the UK chart is LEGO 75245 Star Wars Advent Calendar 2019 Christmas Countdown Building Set with 24 Buildable Mini Sets plus 6 Minifigures and 4 Droid Figures. See this weeks blog for the full top ten.
Friends of the Earth’s guide to the best Christmas trees that aren’t Christmas trees
What are the green, eco alternatives to traditional Christmas trees? This blog gives you some great green alternatives.