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HEALTH & BEAUTY
Treat your lady to a beautiful and relaxing day being pampered. Whether you choose a massage, hair-do, nails, St Tropez spray tan or other treatment there are several local places offering a range of services. Mirror Mirror on Unicorn Hill, Redditch is such a place with friendly staff who will take good care of you. Two other recently
opened businesses are Beauty Spot at Tardebigge Court who are a hair salon and beauty treatment specialist plus Tahitian on the corner of Unicorn and Bates Hill who have styled the hair of several famous celebrities ! Pop in to see who.
All these business offer GIFT VOUCHERS so go on, treat your loved one today !
LEISURE & FITNESS
Is the lady in your life wanting to stay in shape or get fit? If so, how about a gym subscription to one of our local fitness centres? One of the best relaxong health club's in the area is the Abbey Health and Fitness Centre. If you wish to sample the Leisure Pool, Jaccuzi or Gym, check out the 12 days of fitness for just £12.00
Click HERE for more info.
Be warned though: make sure that this gift is something that your lady would appreciate, otherwise you could find yourself in the dog house!
FASHION & JEWELLERY
Fashion. Clothes. Coats. Shoes. Boots. Bags. You cannot possibly go wrong, especially if you visit any of the following boutiques.
AlyRose at Astwood Bank are a favourite when it comes to Evening wear, Party and Prom dresses. They also have all the right accessories such as Handbags, Shoes and bespoke handmade jewellery.
Slightly further afield, in Barnt Green, you'll find a wide range of ladies fashion outlets including Continental Collections, Savoir Faire .
LINGERIE, UNDERWEAR & SWIMWEAR
If you want your lady to look and feel special this Christmas perhaps some sexy lingerie is in order. Temptations in Barnt Green and Knowle, near Birmingham in the West Midlands, is a fabulous lingerie shop with friendly staff who are used to helping male clients choose that perfect item for their loved one. Definitely worth a visit!
PERFUME & MAKE-UP
Girls love make-up and perfume. How about a makeover with a local beautician or for that extra special treat, replace the tired old make-up with some fantastic organic make-up and skin care products. If this is more your thing, then a visit to The Body Shop in the Kingfisher Shopping Centre is definitely worthwhile.
For a really good choice of perfumery, visit either Debenhams or The Perfume shop.
BOOKS and DVD's
Nothing beats a good book, whether it be the latest offering from Gordon Ramsay or Nigella Lawson, a gripping novel or just a girly read, WH Smith or Watertones are the obvious places to visit. HMV and Woolworths have the best DVD choices.
FLOWERS, SWEETS & CHOCOLATES
Flowers, candles, champagne, hampers, chocolates - find all of these and more at some of the finest independent retailers in the area. Flair with Flowers, Passion for Flowers and Oasis are just three superb florists who offer quality gifts alongside beautiful flower arrangements. The Jinney Ring Craft Centre has a fabulous chocolatier so you can watch your chocolates being made but be warned, you'll be spoilt for choice. If its the traditional type sweets your after, look no further than Sweet Things in Alcester. They stock absolutely every type of old fashioned sweet you can imagine which can aslo be ordered on-line.
HOLIDAYS & MINI BREAKS
A surprise holiday always goes down well! Travel Counsellors is one of the few travel companies to operate a financial trust for the protection of its customers. This guarantees all customer money and everything you book through Travel Counsellors to be financially protected from flight only to tailormade holiday - absolutely everything. It's a level of reassurance, protection and peace of mind that doesn't exist with any other travel agent. Jo Kemp has worked for all the top travel companies and is your local advisor. Her knowledge is second to none.
Alternatively, why not treat your loved one to a romantic meal and night away in one of the fabulous local hotels such as The Abbey Park, Kings Court Hotel,
The Old Rectory or Throckmorton Arms.
GIFTS & CUDDLY TOYS
Local shops offering a range of gifts including Hand Painted Flutes , Crystal Bells - Bowls - Glasses - Cutlery Sets , Money Box, Soft Toys, Birth Certificate Holders, Curl Box, Butterfly Collection, Flutes, Clocks, Candle Holders, Crystal Glasses, Clocks, Pens , Cufflinks, Business Card Holders, Diamond Look Collection,Heart Mirror, Earrings, Keyrings, Necklaces etc. Perfect Gifts is both a fabulous showroom in Headless Cross and on-line gift shop. It's a Gift is another shop offering many exclusive gift ideas, based in Barnt Green just outside Redditch. See our special feature on Barnt Green and make a day of your Xmas shopping visit to this special little village that seems to offer everything.
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS & LESSONS
Has your loved one got a musical biase ? If so then why not buy them a musical instrument this Christmas. Your local store, Tandys Music Shack have everything the budding musician could want and more. Drums', Guitars, Keyboards, Amps, mixing decks, speakers, sheet music, accessories and much much more.
At the rear of the shop is a purpose built drum studio with multiple drum kits to experiment with or perhaps you've always fancied drum lessons ?
If you require a special instrument you'll need to order now asap to guarantee delivery in time for Christmas.
UNUSUAL & DIFFERENT GIFT IDEAS
Struggling to find something different ? Everyone has a computer or laptop these days so why not make yours different by attaching a totally unique accesory such as a novelty "mouse". Animals, Heart shaped for your loved one, even leather or diamond encrusted... see a range on offer by a local computer expert called
Black Cat Computers.
BATTERIES
Whatever you do, don't forget the consumables such as Ink cartridges for printing your Christmas photos on that new digital camera. Also don't run out of battery power in thsoe new gadgets. For the lowest price check out the BiG INK stall in the Kingfisher Centre. Click HERE for more information.
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