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E D I U G The countdown is on until Christmas!

The magic of the festive season is alive in Shepparton, and businesses are full to the brim with gift ideas for under the tree. )rom small NeepsaNes, stocNing Àllers and budget buys to extravagant presents and delightful decorations, you will Ànd everything you need. With friendly service and expert advice, our local businesses are ready to help.

This 28-page Christmas shopping guide will ensure the sleigh ride is smooth, and help you give the gift of joy to your loved ones.

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Shepparton has all your Christmas needs covered donating gifts to be distributed by the Community Fund Goulburn Valley.

Christmas carols will ring out, elves will roam the mall and craft activities are planned where children can make their own Christmas stockings.

Mr Innes-Irons said the Shepparton Show Me van would be stationed in the mall and would also travel around town spreading Christmas cheer and giving away prizes with the spinning wheel. The van ’s location will be advertised daily in the local media.

Craft and produce stalls will be dotted around the mall on Saturday, December 13 for the Rotary market. Soap, fruit and vegetables, cookware, furniture, collectables, baby gifts and knitted toys will be available for sale and Rotarians will be cooking their renowned barbecue lunch.

Shepparton has long been considered a premier shopping destination and Mr Innes-Irons said the exceptional service and wide range of goods offered by businesses was a great incentive to shop locally.

A full program of Shepparton Show Me activities and their dates, times and venues is listed on page 7.

Shepparton Show Me is fostering the Christmas spirit and encouraging people to shop locally by staging a variety of free and fun family activities during December.

Shepparton Show Me marketing co-ordinator Mat Innes-Irons says Shepparton has all your Christmas shopping needs covered.

Orders are now being taken for our yummy Christmas Puddings We also have a range of ‘Ready to go cakes’ or come in and let us create your own personalised icecream cake.

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Santa, horse and cart rides, an animal nursery, face painting, a jumping castle and music are just some of the program of events scheduled for Shepparton ’s Maude St Mall.

Activities are also planned for Riverside Plaza, Shepparton Marketplace and Emerald Bank Leisure Land.

Shepparton Show Me marketing co-ordinator Mat Innes-Irons said the former Jetset Travel premises in the mall would be transformed into Santa ’s workshop with decorations, a Christmas tree and the all-important Santa chair.

Mr Innes-Irons said children would be able to call in, give Santa their Christmas lists and have their photo taken with the jolly man.

Also located in the workshop will be the charity gift wrapping stall where, for a gold coin donation, shoppers can have their gifts wrapped with all proceeds distributed to local organisations.

Individuals will have the opportunity to support the Community Giving Tree by purchasing and

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Literary gifts for everyone From science kits to solar robots and signed special edition books by famed authors, Collins Booksellers Shepparton is no ordinary book store.

Helen Sofra, who has owned the Maude St store for eight years with husband Joe, said they aimed to stock unique items.

“We try to stock things that are a little bit different, and that you won ’t Ànd anywhere else in Shepparton, ” Mrs Sofra said.

“There is such a variety that there will literally be something for everyone. ” Mrs Sofra said many customers were surprised by the huge range of products in-store.

“They don ’t expect to Ànd this in Shepparton; it is something they would expect from a larger book store in Melbourne, ” she said.

“There are Àction books, sport, science titles, and biographies which are probably our biggest seller, plus the children ’s range. ” Autographed copies are from book signings held this year with authors Peter FitzSimons, Roland Perry, Graeme Base

and John Howard, to name a few.

Mrs Sofra said a big range of classics were available as well, including special editions with hard covers and ribbon page markers which made beautiful gifts.

Also new to the store this year is Australian Geographic stock.

“Science experiment kits are something we have never stocked before now, but there hasn ’t been an Australian Geographic store in Shepparton for years, so we thought it was a good idea, ” she said.

Bobble art and gift lines from television favourites such as Big Bang Theory and Doctor Who are also available.

The store supports Australian authors as well as many local and self-published authors, which is one way the family-owned business supports the community.

Collins Booksellers Shepparton has also donated more than $20 000 in money raised from book signing events to charities.

Stuck for gift ideas? Georgia Sofra and the team at Collins Booksellers can help you Ànd something for all ages.

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Thoughtful gifts for someone special Give the gift of style this Christmas with a piece of jewellery from Prouds The Jewellers.

Store manager Lyndell King said Prouds ’ preChristmas catalogue was bursting with savings and beautiful items to cater for all styles and budgets.

Rings, bracelets and pendants with the inÀnity symbol are on-trend and Ms King said the meaning behind the sign made it an extra special gift.

“The inÀnity symbol means forever, so it is a thoughtful gift to give, ” she said.

“Pearls are big at the moment and we have a great range in stock, as well as two and threetone jewellery which is also popular. ” Best sellers at the Maude St Mall store including the classic “Live, Love, Laugh ” pendant are also available, and Prouds stocks all the major coloured gemstones from sapphires to emeralds and ruby.

Ms King said all age ranges were catered for, from children through to teenagers and adults.

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“We have a great range of pieces for children including signet rings and expandable bangles which are great because they Àt for longer as they grow, ” she said.

“There is also a new range of items for boys, including pieces with soccer balls and trucks. ” Gentlemen aren ’t left out either with jewellery and watches to choose from.

“We have a couple of Guess watches which are exclusive to Prouds, ” Ms King said.

Fantastic price points in-store include silver jewellery under $40 and gold jewellery under $50.

On the higher end of the scale, Ms King said there were also great offers on one-carat diamond rings, including a couple of items discounted by more than $1000 and some pieces at half price.

“We have sovereign pendants as well with dates and years on them which have been one of our better sellers and have been marked down for Christmas, ” Ms King said.

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Advent of a new tradition booked on calendar It was a post on a social media website that gave Shepparton’s Annie Clark the idea for a Christmas book Advent calendar, a unique way to count down the days to December 25.

Siblings Olivia, Shannon and Mackenzie Clark, love the unique way their family celebrates the lead-up to Christmas and gift giving on the day.

Mrs Clarke has gift wrapped 25 books, and her children will unwrap a book a day, beginning on December 1.

“I saw the idea on Facebook, and then I shared it with some friends, and everyone was saying, ‘Oh, what a great idea, ’ ” Mrs Clark said.

“The kids think it is great they can ’t wait, they want to start opening them now; they actually asked if they could put more books under the tree so they could start early. ” While Mrs Clark said it may not altogether replace the chocolate Advent calendar in the household, it was a way for the family to wind down at the end of the day.

“The idea is that the children pick a book to unwrap and then they can sit down and read it together, ” she said.

“The books aren ’t in any order, except for The Night Before Christmas, which I wrapped in distinctive paper so we would know it was the last one to open. ” It is also a cost-effective solution, and Mrs Clark said she was able to use books the family already owned.

“You can do it on the cheap without buying anything new, you could put

colouring books, chapter books, a diary ary or a cd — it could be anything really. ” At Christmas lunch with extended family, Mrs Clark said they also played ed a gift exchange game of Kris Kringle with the adults, which was always a winner.

Each participant brings a wrapped gift to the value of $30.

On the day, all the gifts are placed in a pile on the Áoor, and then numbered ed slips of paper are made for the number ber of participants (which is equal to the number of gifts), and each person selects a number.

The person who has number one starts the game, by choosing a gift, opening it and showing it to everyone. e The person who chose number two then selects a gift, and either chooses to open that present, or can “steal ” any previously opened gift.

If your gift is stolen, you then open the wrapped gift that the thief has chosen to swap for your opened present.

The game continues until the last present is unwrapped.

“It is a bit of fun and it is not like you have to pre-plan however many people there will be, if someone doesn ’t show up you just leave one present out, ” Mrs Clark said.

“Or if an extra person decides to come and wants to participate, you just tell them to bring a gift to the value of $30. ”

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Olivia Clark, 11 Clothes, thongs and sunglasses

Mackenzie Clark, 8 iPad mini for school

Shannon Clark, 6 Racing BMX bike

Throughout several years of the game, game gifts have included electric salt and pepper shakers, wine glasses, decorative cushions, Village Cinema gift vouchers, light Àttings, cash and household items.

“When you are buying a gift it is not like you are buying it for a speciÀc person, so it has to be kind of universal, ” she said.

“It can be quite comical as well, and people wrap gift vouchers in things like cylinders to have a bit of fun with it.

“The game can take half-an-hour to an hour, because people procrastinate about what presents are left, and what they think things could be. ” Mrs Clark ’s eldest daughter Olivia said it was fun to watch.

“It is funny seeing people steal the present that they want, ” Olivia said.

Whether you are looking for a Kris Kringle for work colleagues, friends or family, these gifts available in Shepparton will keep you within your budget, with ideas in $10, $20 and $30 to $50 price limits.

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T John Deere 1000-piece puzzle, $6.95, Haeusler ’s Shepparton

T John Deere toy power trimmer or clipper, $19.95, Haeusler ’s Shepparton

T Tractor-opoly gameplay set, $34.95, Haeusler ’s Shepparton

T Gift vouchers from $5, Cold Rock

T Christmas cakes from $15, Cold Rock

T Crystal pen, $10, Prouds The Jewellers

T Silver earrings, $20, Prouds The Jewellers

T Ice-cream pudding, $35 for small or $45 for large, Cold Rock

T Wine from $9, Phillips Cellars

T Local cider and Furphy ’s beer from $15, Phillips Cellars

T Silver earrings and pendant set, $30 –$50, Prouds The Jewellers

T Tea light candle holder, $6.95, Provincial Home Living

T Treasure Yourself AfÀrmations Cards by Miranda Kerr, $19.95, Collins Booksellers Shepparton

T The Essential Footrot Flats, $35, Collins Booksellers

T Natio gift packs for men and women, from $10, John Anderson Pharmacy

T Tree chopping board, $19.95, Provincial Home Living

T Coloured earphones, $5, The Telstra Shop

T KTM phone case, $19.95, AJ ’s Motorcycles Shepparton

T Bassman Spinnerbaits or Strata lure, $10, Trelly ’s Fishing and Hunting World

T Pack of two screen protectors, $19.95, The Telstra Store

T Stubby strip, $29.95, Trelly ’s Fishing and Hunting World

T Growing kit with pot and sachet, $8.95, Billabong Garden Complex

T Jackall lure, $20, Trelly ’s Fishing and Hunting World

T Gift voucher, from $10, Friars Café

T Decorative pots, $19, Billabong Garden Complex

T Thomas Sabo coloured charms, $50, and Disney Couture jewellery, from $25, Purdeys Jewellers Shepparton

T Doctor Who Tardis coffee mug, $10, Collins Booksellers Shepparton

T Food hampers from $20 and Christmas tins, $19.95, Europa Deli Café

T Mor gift packs, from $30, John Anderson Pharmacy T Fox T-shirts for men and boys, $30-$50, AJ ’s Motorcycles Shepparton T Phone cases, $30 –$50, The Telstra Shop

T Woodwick candles, $30-$50, Billabong Garden Complex T Hand tools, $30-$50, Total Tools T George Foreman Mix and Go blender, $34.95, The Good Guys

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Catch a big one this Christmas Find everything you need to catch a fish or enjoy the great outdoors at Trelly’s Fishing and Hunting World this Christmas.

Store owner Steve Threlfall said the Corio St store carried a huge range of Àshing, hunting and camping gear, and an extensive range of Àrearms for sporting shooters or farmers ’ pest control needs.

Mr Threlfall said there were items priced from $2 right through to Àshing reels for $1000.

“We offer something for the beginner or price-conscious person right through to the professional, ” he said.

“A lot of people don ’t realise we have a huge range of price-pointed items that will match or rival big box stores, and they come with free professional advice from experienced staff.

“We always encourage the correct use of Àrearms and are happy to offer our advice and knowledge on all safety aspects and licensing. ” He said this included a vast knowledge of Àrearm regulations, and the store could help out with inquiries relating to Àrearms and compliance.

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Hook, line, sinker and so much more: Trelly ’s Fishing and Hunting World has you covered this festive season.

clothes including Shimano and Stoney Creek is also available, plus swags for camping enthusiasts.

“Fishing is a relaxing family activity and it is also therapeutic for those who lead a busy life, ” Mr Threlfall said.

The store stocks locally and Australianmade products, which Mr Threlfall said were ideally suited to Àshing conditions in the Goulburn Valley.

“These guys put back into the community a lot of their knowledge, as far as how to Àsh and what to use and how to use it — you get the full picture from the manufacturer right through to retailer, ” he said.

“Very often these people behind the scenes who are lure-making are good advocates of Àshing and the beneÀts it brings to the wider community, which you can ’t get from overseas. ” If you are looking for a gift outside the square, then archery gear may be the perfect option.

Mr Threlfall said the sport had become more popular in recent years, particularly around the Christmas period.

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The Community Giving Tree - To donate to children in need this Christmas, simply place an unwrapped gift under the Community Giving Trees located throughout Shepparton. The gifts will be donated to the local community by The Community Fund Goulburn Valley with donations being taken up until Christmas Eve. The Community Giving Trees are located at: • Shepparton Marketplace • Woolworths Shepparton Marketplace • Riverside Plaza – 8025 Goulburn Valley Highway, Kialla • Shepparton Show Me Christmas HouseCorner of the Tower Arcade Shop 224 Maude Street, Shepparton

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Plenty to choose from at AJ’s From $10 stocking fillers to small and big items on the Christmas wish list, there is a plethora of gift ideas at AJ’s Motorcycles, Shepparton.

And you don ’t need to be a motorcycle enthusiast to Ànd something to bring a smile on Christmas morning.

“We have heaps of gift ideas from caps and T-shirts, watches wallets, DVDs, kids ’ backpacks for back-to-school, and boardies, ” accessories manager Mel Jones said.

She said boardies and T-shirts were available in children ’s size four through to adult sizes.

Also included in the double-storey shop ’s full range of 2015 Fox Motocross apparel are sunnies, socks and men ’s underwear.

The family-owned store ’s KTM range features phone cases, children ’s and adults ’ watches, kids ’ travel packs, mugs, bottle openers, key rings and the brand ’s popular baby paciÀers.

Another sought-after Christmas gift will be the Drift helmet cam, a digital HD action camera which can capture footage during wakeboarding, motocross or BMX riding, skiing, surÀng, diving or other sport and recreational activities.

The base-model Drift Ghost is available for $399 and the premium-model Ghost –S for $489.

“The cameras are a waterproof unit with up to six hours of battery life and we sell all Drift accessories, including chest straps and mounting accessories such as a monopod pole, ” Mrs Jones said.

The 12 –year-old family-owned business has an extensive range of motocross outÀts and merchandise for children and adults including helmets, pants, jerseys, boots, protective armour, neck braces and gear bags.

“We have the new-release adult-size Fox Comp8 boot for $379, ” Mrs Jones said.

While 50cc motorbikes are likely to be in demand this Christmas, so too will items from AJ ’s Motorcycles ’ hardware range, particularly bike stands and bike ramps.

Triumph and Can-Am are among the numerous industry brands stocked at AJ ’s Motorcycles.

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The spirit of giving is alive at Shepparton Marketplace Shepparton Marketplace has been transformed into a Christmas wonderland in the lead-up to the festive season.

Jugglers Amy Nightingale –Olsen and Matt Anderson entertain Christmas shoppers at Shepparton Marketplace.

Ryell Alia Mucas, 3, and Santa ’s helper Tom Davis meet one of the reindeers.

Christmas decorations and music create the perfect setting for Father Christmas to take up residence in a specially created Santa wonderland.

Until Christmas Eve children can meet Father Christmas and share their Christmas gift wishes in Santa ’s House located at the western end of the shopping complex, opposite Showcase Jewellers.

From 11 am to 4 pm Monday to Thursday, 11 am to 4 pm and 5 pm to 7 pm on Friday, and 11 am to 3 pm on Saturday and Sunday, Santa will be available to chat to children and have photos taken.

Shepparton Marketplace ’s marketing co-ordinator Tarryn Mackey said: “The region ’s shoppers will once again have

the chance to support many children throughout our local community by donating gifts to the Community Giving Trees that will be located throughout the Goulburn Valley. ” Two trees will be located at Shepparton Marketplace; one will be positioned in the Shepparton Show Me Christmas House in Maude St Mall; and Riverside Plaza will be home to another Community Giving Tree. Gifts will be accepted up until Christmas Eve to be distributed by the The Community Fund Goulburn Valley to disadvantaged children in the region.

Customers can have their gifts wrapped for a gold coin donation, with proceeds to the Leukaemia Foundation, every day until Christmas Eve. Shepparton Marketplace is home to 40 stores with something for everyone this Christmas.

Family first during busy Christmas season With four children, extended family, and ssocial and work commitments, December sshapes up to be a busy month for John and JJenny Serra.

Wish list John Serra, 44 Triathlon bike Sports clothing

Jenny Serra, 41 Hair straightener Perfume Jewellery

Ellie Serra, 15 Jewellery Shoes Clothes

Joel Serra, 14 Single ski PS4 Basketball jersey

Liam Serra, 11

The Serra family has a hectic social calendar in the lead-up to Christmas but wouldn ’t have it any other way. Pictured are (back) Jenny, Liam, (front) Mitchell, Joel and Ellie.

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The Shepparton family enjoys an extended C Christmas period of celebration with family ggatherings taking up most weekends, i interspersed with mid-week functions for t children ’s various school and sporting the a associations.

It is a hectic time, but one that the family looks f forward to each year.

For Mrs Serra, in particular, the festive season i highly anticipated as it allows her to indulge her is p passion for creative decorating.

Each year she chooses a different colour s scheme and decorates the Christmas tree a accordingly.

Last year it was Tiffany blue, this y year she is undecided but is considering a more t traditional theme.

Mrs Serra extends the decorating to a private c courtyard at the family home, creating an a ambient space to gather with friends for preC Christmas drinks.

Traditions established years ago are followed, i including attending Christmas Eve mass.

On Christmas morning cousins arrive for the o opening of presents and then it is time for lunch w Mrs Serra ’s relatives, the Purss family, with b before catching up with the Serra family for d dinner.

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Gifts to suit any budget Mademoiselle, which has a fresh yet sweet smell of rose and jasmine and white musk.

“We also have a fragrance range for men, ” Mrs Sager said.

“A popular one is Chanel Bleu. ” Other top sellers for men are Chanel ’s Homme Sport, and Montblanc the European brand famous for its luxury pens.

John Anderson Pharmacy also has a range of quality fragrance candles, room diffusers and hand-crafted mosaic fragrance lamps by the London brand Ashleigh and Burwood, which start from $49.95.

Mrs Sager said the team can assist you in choosing a gift to meet any budget.

“Here at John Anderson Pharmacy we have a range of products starting from $10. We also have free gift wrapping, lay-by and gift vouchers for any amount, ” she said.

From Estee Lauder to Chanel, John Anderson Pharmacy has popular beauty brands from which to choose a perfect Christmas gift.

Now in stock and on display, the pharmacy has a range of Christmas box sets by Estee Lauder, Clinique and Lancôme Àlled with perfume, make-up, skin-care products and body lotions.

Estee Lauder counter manager Suzanne Sager said box sets of the world ’s leading designer brands were great value with gift packs by Estee Lauder starting from $48, Lancôme $59 and Clinque $38.

She said the range of Dior and Chanel perfumes were another popular choice at Christmas.

“The ladies ’ and mens ’ fragrances are really special, ” Mrs Sager said.

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Keeping you connected this Christmas The Telstra Stores in Shepparton are celebrating Christmas with a new location in Maude St Mall and the continuing rollout of the National Broadband Network.

The Telstra Store in High St moved to the Target arcade on Tuesday, November 18.

Telstra Stores Shepparton managing director Scott Kelly said the central location would allow the business to display new Telstra products to more people — just in time for Christmas.

“It ’s the perfect timing for our customers, ” he said.

“We wanted a location that would ensure customers get face-toface contact with a local Telstra representative and the opportunity to discuss the way of the future with the NBN. ” The NBN is a new communications network replacing the old copper system to give Australian homes faster internet and phone access.

Telstra is now offering a new range of home and entertainment bundles compatible with the NBN and included

data from 10GB to 500GB. New Telstra customers who sign up to a bundle with NBN before December 25 will receive a $20 credit on their account while existing customers will receive free Foxtel services.

The Telstra Stores in Shepparton stock all the popular handsets such as the new iPhone 6, Samsung Galaxys, Windows phones and the HTC models that run on the popular Android system.

Mr Kelly said prepaid phones were one of the hottest items during the festive season with handset brands such as Nokia, HTC, Android, Telstra and Apple available.

Prices start at $79 for a touchscreen phone and $49 for a standard phone, which were great for people who just wanted the basics.

Telstra Stores have three locations in Shepparton; the new store in the Target arcade, Shepparton Marketplace and Shepparton Telstra Business Centre which recently relocated to 114 –116 Wyndham St.

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Big name brands including Apple, Panasonic, Samsung, LG, Electrolux and Sony are all under the one roof; and gifts in-store cater for men, women and children.

The Good Guys Shepparton general manager Rodney Arthur said if you are shopping on a budget, there are some fantastic price points in the small electrical appliance range.

There are hair dryers from $29, hair straighteners from $39 and a huge selection of kitchen appliances such as kettles and toasters from $30.

You can even make your own healthy smoothie with the George Foreman Mix and Go blender for $34.95.

For children, Mr Arthur said the portable DVD players for cars had been quite popular.

Also on offer are iPads, cameras, mobile phones, televisions and stereo systems, right through to white goods including washing machines and fridges.

For the coffee lover, there is a variety of coffee machines for the home which produce café-worthy blends.

If you are stuck for ideas, there is a new catalogue in-store each week during December at The Good Guys, showcasing the range of items on offer.

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Not just plants Have you visited Billabong Garden Complex lately?

The new-look indoor showroom is stocked with a large selection of home wares, gifts and garden accessories.

The beautiful displays will provide you with ideas and inspiration for all of your Christmas shopping.

Nursery manager Tracy Lamont said the team wanted to provide customers with unique and different products.

“We recently attended a buying fair in Melbourne to hand-select a large range of unique and beautiful gift ideas to suit all decors and styles, ” Ms Lamont said.

In-store there are colourful artworks, scented candles, garden and indoor ornaments, garden-inspired lamps, coloured gardening gloves and garden furniture; and there ’s even a large tin pick-up truck Esky for all your Christmas cheer.

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the extensive nursery is where you ’ll discover exciting new plants and wellknown garden varieties in small tubes to advanced plants for instant impact in the garden.

At Billabong you ’ll also Ànd a large range of plant –health products, water features and pots.

A large percentage of the plants are grown on-site in Billabong ’s propagation nursery and are therefore suited to local conditions and gardens.

The propagation nursery provides supported employment for people with a disability, so not only are you purchasing quality plants, but you are also assisting to provide opportunities for people with a disability in your community.

Billabong Garden Complex is open daily and the friendly staff can help you select the perfect gift.

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Lynne McCartney, Tracy Lamont and Sally Moseley invite you to take in the beautiful scenery at Billabong Garden Complex as you explore the exciting new range of home wares and gift ideas for Christmas.

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Something for everyone on your list Find gifts for everyone on your Christmas list and pamper yourself this festive season at Chemmart Pharmacy Shepparton.

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Chemmart Shepparton retail manager Anita Kuczynski said gifts started from $5 while gift sets ranged from $20 to $250.

Ms Kuczynski said there was an extensive range on offer including candles, soaps and fragrances, sterling silver and rose gold jewellery for women, and gifts that cater for men and children as well.

“There are children ’s fragrances in the Barbie and Frozen range, and there is a Disney nail set with an air

dryer so they can dry their nails after they have painted them, ” she said.

“We also stock oil diffusers with crystals that change colour which create a beautiful ambience in the home and have been a popular seller. ” On-trend fragrances from Calvin Klein, Juicy Couture and Marc Jacobs are available, and professional staff will be on –hand to ensure you Ànd the perfect gift.

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Get ready for Christmas parties at the in-store beauty salon, with services including Tuscan Tan spray tanning, facials with professional Thalgo products and Shellac nails.

The team at Chemmart Pharmacy Shepparton Josephine Villani, Jacki Lombardozzi, Sarah Ransome and Anita Kuczynski can assist with Christmas gifts from stocking Àllers through to the perfect gift for someone special.

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Create a Christmas wonderland at home made from old wine barrels, make unique gift ideas.

A beautiful range of Christmas baubles and hanging decorations will bring magic to any home and for a Scandinavian feel, birch and natural elm decorative trees are also on offer.

Marketing manager Jennifer McMahon said the new range in store for Christmas included decorations from $2.95 and gifts from $4.95.

“We have a new range of stylishly packaged soaps and washes which make lovely gifts as do our beautiful table runners and place mats, ” Ms McMahon said.

“Our range of paper placemats are great sellers, as they can be thrown away after use, so there is no washing and ironing. ” Solar-powered timber toys — including an aeroplane with spinning propeller and a castle with dancing princess and prince — are also among the unique gifts on offer.

The knowledgeable staff at Provincial Home Living Shepparton can help people select quality home wares to transform their home, or those of friends and family, into a holiday sanctuary.

The store ’s location at Shepparton Home Central on Benalla Rd offers free parking for shoppers ’ convenience.

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Provincial — an Australian family-owned business — has transformed into a wonderland of festive gift ideas and classical decorations to suit an array of stylish themes, with display rooms to ignite your Christmas spirit.

Provincial Home Living Shepparton team member Faith McLaren said the beautiful range of home wares and classical Christmas decorations included vintage-style glass baubles in silver and red, furniture, luxurious linen, plus kitchen and dining essentials.

“A good seller is the six-pack of tea light candles and glass holder, which cost about $13 together, they have been popular for school teacher gifts and things like that, ” she said.

The range of candles and hurricane lamps create a peaceful ambience inside the home and there are also beautiful options for outdoors.

Decorative wreaths are available in red, white and magnolia in sizes for the door, candles or napkins.

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Have a merry John Deere Christmas Santa may just trade-in his reindeer-drawn sleigh for a John Deere vehicle this Christmas when he visits Haeusler’s Shepparton.

The business is set to be transformed into a festive wonderland ahead of Christmas, with a huge array of gift ideas on offer to cater for all age ranges, from infants to big kids and adults.

Budding young farmers will be set with toy push lawn mowers, ride-on Gators and tractors, mock weed trimmers and model trucks on offer.

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edition 175th anniversary gold John Deere model tractor, remote-controlled items and clothes.

If you are looking for a gift to entertain the family throughout the holiday season, John Deere ’s Tractor-opoly board game will provide hours of fun.

The huge range on offer will be on display for the John Deere toy extravaganza sale on Saturday, December 6 from 8 am to 2 pm in the showroom at 219 Numurkah Rd, Shepparton.

Haeusler ’s Shepparton spokeswoman Jenna Burden said the toy extravaganza was a success last year, and customers gave good feedback on the John Deere range.

“We had a lot of feedback regarding the high quality

craftsmanship, and that the toys do last, ” Ms Burden said.

She said the toys started from $5.95 and the popular XUV Gator 12V had been reduced from $1200 to $999.95.

Group spare parts manager Jo Dooley said there would be a free sausage sizzle at Shepparton Haeusler ’s John Deere toy extravaganza, and Santa was expected to arrive at 11 am.

If you purchase a toy on the day, you will go into the draw to win a John Deere push lawn mower, valued at $499.

If you are after a particular item, speak to the team because they might be able to put in a special order just for you.

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The month of December is devoted to shortbread production in Mrs Seca ’s kitchen; each year she whips up 800 pieces of the traditional, rich, yuletide treat.

She has been baking the goodies for more than 40 years and knows the recipe by heart, which is just as well as her recipe book is well worn and held together with a rubber band.

“I used to give gifts but as the extended family grew I decided to do my own baking to give instead, ” Mrs Seca said.

Now her nieces and nephews eagerly await their shortbread bundles, usually presented on a Christmas plate with cellophane and festive ribbon wrapping.

On Christmas morning Mrs Seca ’s four children — Lynn Ahmet and Dianna Spencer of Shepparton, J Joanna Seca from Queensland and Don Seca from Melbourne — and her Àve grandchildren gather at her home to open presents.

Afterwards the family either stays at Mrs Seca ’s or moves to Lynn ’s or Dianna ’s home for a traditional hot Christmas lunch, staying on into the evening when they enjoy the leftovers for dinner.

“Usually it ’s just immediate family but sometimes there may be a member of the extended family who is on their own, so they are welcome too, ” Mrs Seca said.

“Christmas is all about family, I wouldn ’t have anyone be on their own. ” As December is dedicated to baking, Mrs Seca ensures all her Christmas shopping is done early in the year.

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Barbeques Galore, and more Barbeques Galore has all your outdoor entertaining needs wrapped up for Christmas.

The Corio St store has an extensive range of outdoor lounges and dining settings and is the only Shepparton stockist of the Weber specialist model barbecues.

Owners Jason and Michelle Bathman said the Weber range was the best seller in the portable barbecue market and the specialist range was popular because it featured a higher domed lid, a thermostat and electric ignition.

The small Weber Baby Q is priced at $289, is easily portable and suits the camping and caravan market. At the top end of the range is the Family Q, retailing for $699 and ideal for cooking for a crowd.

In addition to the Weber range, Jason said Barbeques Galore was the exclusive stockist of the Ziegler and Brown series, ensuring Shepparton shoppers have a wide variety of portable barbecues to choose from.

The store also stocks a complete range of larger barbecues up to full outdoor kitchens, barbecue covers and every imaginable accessory.

With more than 50 outdoor settings on display, a selection of shade umbrellas, cushions and tableware available, Barbeques Galore can help deck out your Christmas celebration area in style.

Call in and see Jason — who has more than 20 years ’ experience selling barbecues — and Michelle and their friendly staff for your Christmas gift ideas.

Barbeques Galore owners Jason and Michelle Bathman have all your Christmas outdoor entertaining needs covered.

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17A Mitchell St. Shepparton, Vic Ph: (03) 5822 4122 Fax: (03) 5822 4123 email: dean.jones@ultimatefasteners.com.au www.ultimatefasteners.com.au Page 26—‘Christmas Gift Guide’, November, 2014

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Choose Snooze for Christmas gift buying Snooze Shepparton has helped take the guesswork out of buying a bed for Goulburn Valley residents for more than 35 years.

Shepparton franchise partners Lindsay and Ruth Black are also fully equipped to take the guesswork out of buying Christmas presents this year.

“Buying (gifts) for those who have everything can be a very tricky task.

At Snooze, we have a great range of practical gifts for loved ones and friends alike, from beautiful collections of sheet sets, quilts, pillows and protectors — you just know they ’ll get great use, ” Mr Black said.

“For kids, we also have an array of fantastic items, including fun accessories to brighten up the little ones ’ rooms. ” From December 22, Snooze Shepparton is offering great deals on practical gifts too, in “Our Biggest Bedroom Sale ”, with 20

Santo Rimato, Lyndon Poole and franchise partner Lindsay Black are among the professional staff who can assist you in Ànding the perfect gift at Snooze Shepparton this Christmas.

per cent off Snooze-branded sheet sets, quilts and quilt covers, pillows and European pillow cases, plus up to 25 per cent off kids ’ beds and 45 per cent off Sealy.

“This is a great time to buy, ” Mr Black said.

Meanwhile, shoppers on the hunt for a new mattress can utilise the unique bedMATCH system.

Exclusive to Snooze, bedMATCH matches customers to a selection of mattresses that may better meet their sleep needs, such as Madison, Slumberland, Sealy and Tempur.

In addition, Snooze ’s innovative online bedBUILDER tool grants customers access to thousands of looks and design combinations to design their dream bed from the comfort of their own home.

Once designed, customers can email or drop in-store to add the Ànishing colour and fabric touches before having their unique design created.

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