It's that time of year when once again when your husband or boyfriend starts fretting about what to buy you for Christmas. Or does he? Maybe he is one of those loveable rogues who just leaves it until the last minute hoping inspiration will hit him as he rushes around the shops at 3.30pm on Christmas Eve.


Whichever category your man falls under we thought we'd help him out with a few hints and suggestions !

You may not get EXACTLY what you want but we have a great selection of gift ideas so hopefully you'll get something worth waking up to this Christmas.

BADGER NURSERIES
Late night opening every
Tuesday and Thursday
up to Xmas

10% OFF everything
between 5.30 and 7pm

THE NEW TARDEBIGGE
Under New Management

Mid Week Lunch Club
Main Meal + Dessert + Drink
selected items just £5-00
(Mon-Fri 12-4pm)

Pensioner Discount Day - Tuesday & thursday
Holly Wreaths Freshly Made on Site
Fresh Xmas Trees - non drop Nordmans,
Spruce potted and cut.


Our famous TWO FOR ONE menu always
available plus don't forget to book your
Christmas Day lunch £29.99 per adult.

Friday Nights - Karaoke / Disco from 9-00pm
free Entry

BADGER NURSERIES SPECIAL OFFER
20% OFF ALL CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS
ARTIFICIAL TREES & LIGHTS - JUST MENTION
www.GoRedditch.co.uk website to obtain offer !



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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. 

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? 

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 and 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. 
 
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. Passion for Flowers and Oasis Flowers are local 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 the sweet shops in both Studley and Alcester. They both 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! See the GoRedditch travel page for a list of all the local travel companies. 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.

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.

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.



We hope this list helps! If you've any ideas or would like to recommend a local business, then please feel free to send your suggestions to martin@goredditch.co.uk and we will try and add them on. In the meantime, happy shopping to one and all!




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