Christmas Shopping

1Turn your child’s sports picture into a work of art. Sporting posters from Orpingtonbased Sports Star Images cost from just £10. Order from www.sportstarimages.co.uk, email info@sportstarimages.co.uk or call 07522387654. See page 6

12Treat the family to a slap-up meal! Head to The Bank in Locksbottom, which offers modern Turkish cuisine in a luxurious setting. Call 01689 855579 to book or see www.thebankrestaurant.com 2Treat mum! Book her a pamper with Soulistic Therapy & choose from a variety of treatments – from a natural face lift to a top-to-toe treatment - vouchers are available. Call 07930 667449, email mel@soulistictherapy. co.uk or see www.soulistictherapy.co.uk See page 5 11Say it with flowers! Give the gift of colour with some beautiful poinsettias from Time For Flowers. Call 01689 485044 or see www.timeforflowerskent. co.uk See page 23 3For the eco-conscious, give the gift of Bio-Box! For £32 a month, the subscription box service will help cut down on single-use plastic by sending a mix of products – from skincare and bathroom, to kitchen and everything in between. See

www.bio-box.co.uk

10Sweet tooth? A big bag of treats from Mr Simms will be well received. You can create your own or buy off the shelf – the choices are endless. See Facebook. com/OrpingtonWillyWonka or visit 242 High Street. See page 18 Alternatively, try Cake Box for a special festive pudding - call 01689 637450. See page 6

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9Business owner? Hire Nicky Grant Designs for a new logo design, leaflet or flyer (email nickygrantdesigns@ gmail.com) or buy your nearest & dearest a video marketing package from Luna Creative Media - email lunacreative@mail.com

8Vegan friend? Buy her veganfriendly Tropic Skincare! From serums and SPF protection, to body scrubs & makeup, there’s something for everyone, with prices from just £5. Call 07734-667797. 4Treat the teenager! LVL treatments are on trend! Book in with The Avenue Beauty Studio, with prices at £35 for the full lash treatment. Call Leanne on 07936-154735 or see @theavenue. beautystudio on Instagram.

5For foodie fans – get yourself down to Laura’s Larder in Petts Wood pronto for a choice of amazing hampers. The recipients will be delighted with this bespoke, thoughtful gift. See

www.lauraslarder.co.uk

6Capture family memories! Buy your nearest and dearest a photographic package from Buckingham Photography. See www.buckinghamphotography.co.uk, call 07717 740 072 or email harriet@ buckinghamphotography.co.uk See page 14

7Cycling fan? From balance bikes & custom build bikes, to personalisation & servicing, Cycle 42 is your go-to to treat a cyclist! Call 01689 822362, see www.cycle42.co.uk or email charlie@cycle42.co.uk See page 14 26 Life in... Orpington December 2020