ARE YOU CRACKERS ABOUT CHRISTMAS? We are! Join in the FUN and plan your outing to the Biggest and Best Christmas Shopping Fair in the Midlands. The fabulous FESTIVE GIFT FAIR is returning to the NEC for four days from 22 – 25 November. Half the fun of Christmas is finding unusual presents. If you like a lot of choice, then this is the Fair for you! There are brilliant show offers, fabulous ideas and affordable presents for everyone. The Organisers take all the hard work out of present-buying, bringing together a great mix of 325 stalls, brimming over with thousands of clever gifts for all ages and tastes. You’ll see all your favourites as well as over 100 NEW companies at this year’s bumper Fair. From the moment you arrive, you’ll be caught up in the excitement of browsing round hunting for your perfect gifts. And when your bags are full, you can drop them off at the Present Crèche and continue to shop, stop for a bite to eat and enjoy some great Christmas musical entertainment – from live bands, choirs and brass bands. It’s no wonder this is one of the most popular events at the NEC! The 17th Festive Gift Fair promises to be a Showstopper of an event, so head along to Birmingham’s NEC to find a gift and tick your list! · · · · · · · · · · · Crafts Christmas Decorations Games, Toys and Stocking Fillers Food & Drink Gifts for Cooks & Gardeners Fashion, Handbags & Jewellery Health & Beauty Gifts Baby Gifts Decorative Accessories for the Home Gadgets And much, much more! Have a sneak preview at some of the CLEVER gift ideas this year …….see all your old favourites and over 100 NEW stalls! FAB & FUNKY GIFTS FOR LITTLE PEOPLE! All things Fairy – from cute fairy doors and ornaments to pixie food and fairy suncatchers by Doors4Fairies from Mold. Cast your child in the starring role as they embark on an adventure with their own personalised CD by On The Big Red Bus from Surrey. Creative stuff for creative minds – Lots of fun kits like ‘Grow Your Own Pumpkin’ for budding little gardeners by Little Pals from Cheshire. Help raise money for our troops and buy a cute ‘Hero The Bear’ in either an army or navy uniform by Help For Heroes from Salisbury. Always a popular stand at the Fair, Lanka Kade from Leicestershire, has a fantastic selection of children’s colourful educational wooden toys from Noah’s Ark to personalised bookends. TASTY GIFTS FOR FOODIES! Cambridge Chilli Farm, small food producers who make amazing sauces, relishes and jams. Try their NEW red onion and smoky chipotle relish for a zingy kick with cheese! Who can resist the true British sausage – If you dare, try the extra hot ‘Fire’ sausages or plump for the more traditional Pork, Honey and Mustard flavour by Supreme Sausages from Oxford. Fudge should be smooth, soft, creamy and delicious! Forget your calorie counter and pick and mix your favourite flavours from chilli chocolate to strawberries and cream by Fudge Kitchen from Kent. Award-winning spirits and liqueurs from age old family recipes dating back to 1890. Our favourites are ‘The Innkeepers Tipple’ and ‘Black Mountain’ liqueur by The Celtic Spirit Co from Anglesey. Make the best cappuccinos, lattes, chocolates and milkshakes with the milk frothing ‘Aerolatte Mooo’. Watch them demonstrate on Show N Tell stand. LET THE FESTIVITIES BEGIN. HOME! GET READY TO DECK YOUR Exquisitely old fashioned Christmas decorations – snow globes and nativity scenes that will delight the whole family for years to come by Farrars from Lincoln. Fantastic selection of sweet smelling Christmas decorations by Jormae Pourri from Gloucester from Christmas orange garlands and potpourri to chilli twig hearts and lavender bundles. Affordable treasures to make your home stand out – from patchwork cushions and other vintage inspired gifts to shabby chic door plaques by Corvette Silo from Derby. Decorexi from London has a winning collection of glamorous interior gifts at great prices. From animal print furniture to elegant mirrored glass, from chandeliers to candelabra, photograph frames and lanterns. TRENDY TEENS! Trendy Glow In The Dark watches for parties and festivals by Addison Ross from Northumberland. Party girls will love the Tipsy Feet Flat Pumps that fold into a little pouch for their handbag – Ditch the high heels in favour of these comfy flats by Hunki Dory from Kent. Nail Art is big, big, big news in the Fashion World. Visit OMG from London stand, where they will be demonstrating the tricks of the trade and selling the best nail sets and varnishes. As seen on Dragon’s Den – this superb classic sports car is really a nifty wireless computer mouse by David Bailey from Alcester. Make your money go round! A brilliant range of Designer branded watches. Loads of styles from DKNY, Diesel, Adidas, Ted Baker, Fossil and Guess at 50-80% off original R.R.P by Shush from Rotherham. DADS, GRANDADS, UNCLES AND BOYFRIENDS! Treat the most important man in your life to something unique. All Star Sports Memorabilia from Bridgnorth have autographed footballs and a vast selection of of signed photographs by leading sports and film personalities. This pen is mine! Simply outstanding wood writing pens handmade by Perfect Pens from Wiltshire. For the adventurer at heart, how about an action packed Experience Day in a Flight Simulator from Virtual Aerospace from Nottinghamshire. In need of a little peace and quiet this Christmas? Look no further than the stateof-the-art wireless headphones by JSJ Products from Oxon. Perfect with a glass of wine or port; try the delicious Farmhouse Blue Cheese pressed into a traditional Cornish Ware ceramic pot by The Cornish Cheese Co from Liskeard. FOR THE LADIES IN YOUR LIFE! MUM, GRANDMA, AUNTY AND GIRLFRIENDS! Luxury fashion handbags at affordable prices. Our favourite are the new Italian mock crock or ostrich print leather handbags by Fabio Dericci from Sutton Coldfield. Anyone for a game of cards? Chocolate playing cards make a novelty stocking filler by Bomboniere by Manancourt . Glam up this Christmas – pout your lips and put on your lippy on with an exquisite jewelled crystal lipstick case by Hunki-Dori from Kent. Who said socks couldn’t be fun? – these ones come cleverly disguised as beautiful Cup Cakes by The Sock Bakery from Cambridgeshire. A best seller at last year’s Fair. Designer jewellery for someone special – a delicate sterling silver bangle with 3 beautiful personalised charms by Anne Reeves Jewellery from Shrewsbury. Krazy designs on hand knitted Tea Kozies bring humour and retro vibe to the kitchen – brilliant nostalgic presents for all ages by Kozy Wozy from Scotland. BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW and prepare for some GREAT Christmas Shopping at The Festive Gift Fair open 09.30 – 17.00 from Thursday 22nd – Sunday 25th November at the NEC. For more information on Exhibitors and Visiting the Fair, visit www.festivegiftfair.co.uk . Save money by booking in advance – adult tickets are just £8.50. Book by phone by calling The Ticket Factory on 0844 581 0808/0809 Or Book online at www.theticketfactory.com