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4} MAKE YOUR SKIN GLOW WITH A FACIAL
Why not try one of Body & Soul’s facial to brighten and tone the skin? For the many parties and functions happening in the countdown to christmas, Christine Freimuth and salon manager Gill Booth offer luxury spa manicures and pedicures, along with the ever popular CND Shellac nail overlays. As well as the Body Ultimate Facial Toning System, a treatment course of Microdermabrasion can reduce fine lines, wrinkles and leaves the skin refreshed and rejuvenated. Mention Active when you make your appointment, and you’ll get 10% off your first treatment. Body & Soul, Oakham, 01572 771071 Swimming has lots of health benefits and is an ideal activity for all ages, looking for a quick burst of exercise over Christmas. It strengthens the heart and lungs, improves strength and flexibility and also has no impact on the joints, as well as toning up legs, back, bottom, arms, stomach and shoulders all in one activity. It’s a great calorie burner too, with 30 minutes of swimming burning up to 300 calories. Barnsdale Pool, 01572 771314
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5} GO FOR A SWIM
Fine quality notebooks, handbound in Stamford, England Capture your thoughts, ideas and imagination in a stunning notebook from The Stamford Notebook Company. A perfect Christmas gift. Each notebook is handbound in our bindery using quality bookbinding materials and a combination of traditional and modern techniques. Choose from a wide range of colours and textures, including beautiful quality leather. The smooth paper inside is sourced from a Scottish mill. Initials can be embossed on the cover. Prices start at £12.95. www.stamfordnotebooks.co.uk email: team@stamfordnotebooks.co.uk
THE STAMFORD NOTEBOOK Co. Spiegl Press Ltd. Ryhall Road, Stamford, Lincs. PE9 1XH Tel. 01780 762550
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