Shop Local This Christmas

Buy the kids a personalised sports poster! One for the hallway or bedroom wall, Steve at Sport Star Images creates unique, personalised sporting posters. See www.

sportstarimages.co.uk

Treat those hard-to-buy-for family members to a slapup meal at The Bank in Locksbottom. On alternate weekend nights they have live entertainment. Call 01689 855579. And don’t forget those pre- or postdinner cocktails at Xenia

(362 Crofton Rd).

Book a family shoot with Harriet Buckingham Photography as an ideal memorable gift to treasure. See

www.buckinghamphotography.co.uk

Want to treat someone to a manicure?

Call Lena on 020 3609 2417.

Got a friend that’s ecofriendly? Craig at Package Less has some great gift ideas – from bamboo toothbrushes & reusable travel mugs, to beauty and skincare delights.

See www.packageless. co.uk or visit Orpington market on Tuesday or Friday.

Tangent Office Resources can personalise gifts and diaries with embossing (blind embossing or using attractive foils). They also offer personalised Christmas cards, Christmas jumpers, Advent Calendars & Christmas hampers! Call 0800 781 2163 or email service@tangentoffice.com

Book a facial, massage or pedicure for your nearest and dearest at Farnborough Village’s Trendy Beauty. Call 01689 637220.

How about a spa weekend or short city break? Call Jude at Shore Travel on 020 8331 5995.

Theatre fan friend? Buy them tickets! With a plethora of shows on offer at the Churchill Theatre, there’s something to suit everyone. See www. churchilltheatre.co.uk

For those who appreciate great artwork, have Inspired By Happy Art create whatever you want! See @

inspiredbyhappyart on Insta!

This year, let’s all pull together and help support local businesses Did you know that for every £1 spent with a small or medium-sized business, 63p stays in the local economy? Even more of a reason to shop local! Here are some fab Christmas gift ideas – all from businesses in the local area…

Foodie fan? Try gift vouchers or treat nights from Liv-In-Chef or Naani Maa’s Kitchen – see @livinchef and @Naanimaas on Facebook.

You can’t go wrong with a hamper! Nanny Smith’s Deli offers a range of options – all made to order including vegan options. See www.nannysmithsdeli.com

Don’t forget your bestie (or even yourself!) Newton-Wood offers 100% natural Epsom 1kg tube and 3 oil bottles.indd 1Salts – ideal for that blissful 22/10/2021 12:22 bath moment to de-stress and have you in the best mindset for this Christmas! See newton-wood.co.uk December 2021 Life in... Orpington 29

Choose from a range of gorgeous accessories from independent clothing store Liberty’s at 54 The Walnuts. See @LibertysFashion on Facebook.