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Contents

Stocking Fillers 4

Stocking Fillers, Where to Buy 6

Christmas Markets 7

Gifts Galore 8

Gifts Galore: Where to Buy 12

Experiences 14

That Something Special 18

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Stocking Fillers, (Under £10)

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1. Classic Beauty Oil, from £10, h by Maia

2. Rustic Stem Vase with Glass Test Tube, £8, Circle Woodshop

3. The Sambal fiery chilli sauce, £3.85, Makan Malaysia

4. Beebombs, from £7.99, Epoch3

5. Comics, Batman who Laughs #1, £4.20 & Miles Morales SpiderMan #1, £3.35, Crunch Comics (Released 12/12/18)

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5. Comics, Batman who Laughs #1, £4.20 & Miles Morales Spider-Man #1, £3.35, Crunch Comics (Released 12/12/18)

7. Christmas Tree Tealight Holder, £10, Gem’s Con-crete Gems

6. Blue/Multi Mexican “Rebozo”, £10, More than Tacos

8. Elevenses (cake), £7.99, Crumb’s The Word

9. Spinning Top, £5, Love HeartWood

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Stocking Fillers: Where to Buy Them

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Classic Beauty Oil, from £10, h by Maia www.hbymaia.com Epoch3, 139 Caversham Road, RG1 8AU

Rustic Stem Vase with Glass Test Tube, £8, Circle Woodshop https://www.etsy.com/shop/CircleWoodShop Caversham Artisan & Farmers Market (see Markets page)

The Sambal fiery chilli sauce, £3.85, Makan Malaysia www.makanmalaysia.co.uk 10% discount code: xmasheat

Beebombs, from £7.99, Epoch3 Epoch3, 139 Caversham Road, RG1 8AU 15% discount on selected products during November

Comics, Batman who Laughs #1, £4.20 & Miles Morales Spider-Man #1, £3.35, Crunch Comics (Released 12/12/18) 6 Harris Arcade, Reading, RG1 1DN

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Christmas Tree Tealight Holder, £10, Gem’s Concrete Gems https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/GemsConcreteGems 10% discount when you spend £20+ using code CRAFTFAIR18

Blue/Multi Mexican “Rebozo”, £10, More than Tacos www.morethantacos.co.uk Reading’s Christmas Urban Indie Market (see Markets page)

Elevenses (cake), £7.99, Crumb’s The Word www.crumbsthewordbakery.com Free gift wrapping for selected products

Spinning Top, £5, Love HeartWood https://www.loveheartwood.co.uk

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Markets and Shopping Events

Caversham Artisan and Farmers Market Archway Road, Caversham, RG4 8AY (Walk through the precinct to the car park and you’ll find them) 1st and 3rd Sundays of every month https://www.facebook.com/CAFMarket/ Etsy Made Local Christmas Market BrewDog, 11 Castle Street, Reading, RG1 7SB Sunday 2nd December https://www.facebook.com/events/687274558339031/ Christmas in Caversham The Precinct and surrounding streets, Caversham Friday 7th December Artisan Christmas Market New Bridge Nursery School, 21-23 Montague St, Caversham, RG4 5AU Saturday 8th December https://www.facebook.com/events/594618960916628/ Reading’s Christmas Indie Urban Market BrewDog, 11 Castle Street, Reading, RG1 7SB Sunday 16th December https://www.facebook.com/events/1190143814456753/

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1. Soap Gift Set, £18.45, Love HeartWood 2. Uplifting Basil Candle, £30, HUMOS

2. Radiance Mask, £24, CARA

4. Deep Cleansing Balm, £22, h by Maia 5. Peruke (game), £12.50, Peruke Games

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9. Elemental Can-dles, £15 each, AmoraCandles UK

5. Comics, Batman who Laughs #1, £4.20 & Miles Morales Spider-Man #1, £3.35, Crunch Comics (Released 12/12/18)

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7 7. Jams, from £4 per jar or £10 for three jars, The Jam Lady

8. Tapas Tray with Ceramic Bowls, £26, Circle Wood-shop

6. Corinne Lapierre Wool Felt Craft Kits, from £7.20, Epoch3

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Gifts Galore!

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12. “Chongo Floreado” Hand Embroidered Frieda Kahlo Bag, £18, More than Tacos

11. Bolin Webb Razors, from £55, Hobson & Quinn

11. Wooden Glitzy Skulls, £22 each, Caversham Emporium

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13. Light Up Name Sign, £44.95, Tango & Twist

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15. Naomi Lunn Pyrography Cheese Boards, from £22, Epoch3

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14. Blair Pony Boots, £185, CARA

16. Concrete Mantelpiece Clock, £29, Gem’s Concrete Gems

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Gifts Galore: Where to Buy Them

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Soap Set, £18.45, Love HeartWood https://www.etsy.com/shop/loveheartwood Caversham Artisan & Farmers Market (See Markets Page)

Uplifting Basil Candle, £30, HUMOS https://humos.co.uk 5 Church Road, Caresham, RG4 7AA

Radiance Mask, £24, CARA CARA, 27 Church Street, Caversham, RG4 8BA

Deep Cleansing Balm, £22, h by Maia www.hbymaia.com Epoch3, 139 Caversham Road, RG1 8AU

Peruke (game), £12.50, Peruke Games http://perukegames.co.uk Caversham Artisan & Farmers Market (See Markets Page)

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Corinne Lapierre Wool Felt Craft Kits, from £7.20, Epoch3 Epoch3, 139 Caversham Road, RG1 8AU 15% discount on selected products during November

Jams, from £4 per jar or £10 for three jars, The Jam Lady https://www.facebook.com/thejamladycaversham Christmas in Caversham (See Markets Page) Reading’s Christmas Indie Urban Market (See Markets Page) Artisan Christmas Market (See Markets Page)

Tapas Tray with Ceramic Bowls, £26, Circle Woodshop https://www.etsy.com/shop/CircleWoodShop Caversham Artisan & Farmers Market (See Markets Page)

Elemental Candles, £15 each, AmoraCandles UK Email: amoracandlesuk@yahoo.com Caversham Artisan & Farmers Market (See Markets Page) Free delivery within a 5 mile radius

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Wooden Glitzy Skulls, £22 each, Caversham Emporium 41A St Martins Precinct, Caversham, RG4 8BA

Bolin Webb Razors, from £55, Hobson & Quinn 8 Cross Street, Reading, RG1 1SN

“Chongo Floreado” Hand Embroidered Frieda Kahlo Bag, £18, More than Tacos www.morethantacos.co.uk Reading’s Christmas Urban Indie Market (see Markets page)

Light Up Name Sign, £44.95, Tango & Twist https://tangoandtwist.co.uk

Blair Pony Boots, £185, CARA https://www.carashoes.co.uk CARA, 27 Church Street, Caversham, RG4 8BA

Naomi Lunn Pyrography Cheese Boards, from £22, Epoch3 Epoch3, 139 Caversham Road, RG1 8AU 15% discount on selected products during November

Concrete Mantlepiece Clock, £29, Gem’s Concrete Gems https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/GemsConcreteGems 10% discount when you spend £20+ using code CRAFTFAIR18

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Experiences

Single Float Session: £40 Float with a Friend: £80 3 Float Package: £118 10% off all vouchers using the code RDGFLOAT – Code valid from 1

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Dec Buy Here: www.floating-point.co.uk Ground Floor, Bourne House, Horseshoe Road, Pangbourne, RG8 7JQ 0118 327 2490

Floating Point Float Centre Berkshire’s only dedicated, award-winning Floatation Therapy Centre, providing peace and tranquillity in a near zero-gravity

environment. The perfect place to relax, de-stress and escape.

@FloatingPointFloatCentre

@floating_point_uk

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TimeTrap Escape Rooms TimeTrap craft their escape rooms themselves, pulling together

compelling story lines and rooms crafted so beautifully they’ll take your breath away. Perfect for friends, families and anyone

who likes to dig their teeth into a mystery!

Variety of gift packages available, plus vouchers from £30 for one person. Buy Here: https://www.timetrapescaperooms.com 11 Friar Street, Reading, RG1 1DB

@timetrapescape

@timetrapescape

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Experiences

Bar Blend experiences start at £70 Buy Here: https://humos.co.uk/blend-bar/ 5 Church Road, Caversham, RG4 7AA 0118 948 1209

HUMOS Natural Perfume Blending A unique experience lasting approximately 90 minutes. You will have the opportunity to craft your own, natural perfume with the assistance of one of the HUMOS in-house Scent

Experts whilst learning about the various scents that make up the luxury perfume industry.

@HumosAromatherapy

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Hobson & Quinn Haircut and Treatment Hobson & Quinn is not just another barber’s shop in Read-ing. We offer a unique experience with quality products and service without the high-end prices. The “Hobson’s Choice” package includes a signature haircut plus a 60-

minute treatment of the recipient’s choice.

The “Hobson’s Choice” package is £65. Other experiences are available. Buy Here: https://www.hobson-quinn.co.uk/ 8 Cross Street, Reading, RG1 1SN 0118 950 5144

@Hobsonandquinn

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That Special Something

AW Cycles AW Cycles have been serving the cyclists of Reading since 1994.

Our large showroom allows us to stock the widest selection of bikes in the area and cater for all ages and riding styles.

Road racing, mountain bikes, E-Bikes, commuters, leisure and chil-

dren’s bikes, from the occasional joy rider to the pro-level athlete, we really do have something for everyone.

Frog Children’s Bikes from £110. Model shown, Tadpole Balance Bike, £115

@awcycle

@aw_cycles

@awcyclesreading

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Buy now, collect when you need it or take advantage of free de-livery on all bikes.

Turbo Trainers from £114.99. Model shown, TACX Satori Smart Trainer, £259.99

Buy Here: https://www.awcycles.co.uk/ 110 Henley Road, Caversham, RG4 6DH 0118 946 3050

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That Special Something

Jacobs the Jewellers Retailer of the Year at Reading’s 2018 Retail Awards, Jacobs is one of Reading's most established and trusted family-run businesses, a luxury independent jewellery and watch shop in its third generation.

Established in 1948, Jacobs specialises in diamond, precious and coloured gemstone jewellery, including onsite repairs and design services; plus carefully curated jewellery brands, alongside select

prestigious watch brands.

Propeller Cufflinks, £165

Shaun Leane Rose Gold Vermeil Thorn Hoop Earrings, £225

@jacobsjewellers

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Buy Here: https://jacobsthejewellers.com/ 25 King Street, Reading, RG1 2HE 0118 907 0775

Second Hand 9CT Rose Gold Cufflinks, £295

Second Hand Cameo Brooch, £195

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