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The Tagua Tree grows in the Amazon. Its fruit, the Tagua nut is harvested and left to dry for 3 years before being cut, shaped, polished and coloured with natural dyes. Supplied by Rainstick Trading.

Cotton Dressing Gown

Elegant and easy to wear, this lightweight cotton bathrobe features large pockets and a long waist tie. One size – fits UK 8-16. Blue Mango, India.

£35 43573

Bracelet

£8 43960

Adjustable Necklace

£18 43959

Beautifully feminine with an elegant neckline, elasticated puffed sleeves and a ruffled hem. Made in Delhi by tailors paid fair wages for their work and supplied by Powell Craft. Size: length 119cm.

£40 43956

Summer Hat

A blend of hemp and cotton, hand crocheted with a wire brim to create the perfect sun hat!

£24

From a floral painting by Eddie

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Eddie Askew Floral Scarf

This beautiful floral design has been reproduced from a floral painting by Eddie Askew O.B.E. 100% polyester, hand wash only. Size: 50 x 180cm.

£12 42594

Blockprinted

Summer Sarong

A light sarong is perfect for all summer occasions. Wear it as a wraparound skirt, a cover up on the beach, a shawl or a head scarf. 100% cotton. Size: 180 x 115cm.

£20 44140

Water Lily/ Damselflies

£10 44146

Seals and Jellyfish

£10 44145

Bamboo Socks Size 7-11

2 pairs of supersoft and comfortable bamboo socks. 75% bamboo viscose, 22% polyamide, 3% elastane. Made in India and supplied by Shared Earth.

Striped Woven Bag

Handwoven 100% cotton summer handbag with zip closure. Bethany Leprosy Colony in India and supplied by MESH.

£16 42650

Hummingbird Print Scarf

This gorgeous scarf is 100% cotton and luxuriously long – 180 x 50cm, long enough to drape and tie in lots of different stylish ways. Handmade in India, Powell Craft.

£16 44158

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Make Up Bags

£18 44156

These quilted cotton bags have a silky lining and an inner slip pocket. Handmade in India and supplied by ethical company Powell Craft. Size: 19 x 23cm.

£18 44157

Alina Leather Shoulder Bag

Artisans at Nepal Leprosy Trust combined navy and tan leather to create this elegant zip fastening bag. Includes zipped internal compartment.

£45 43771

Hand Painted Silk Scarves

Hand painted by artisans at HEED

Handicrafts, Bangladesh. 100% silk.

Size: 150 x 35cm.

Clementine

£15 40163

Giverny

£15 41118

FREE with every scarf purchased

Scarf Hanger

Pretty scarf holder in teal Love Birds design. Ideal for storing your scarves in the wardrobe. The non-slip flocking keeps scarves and shawls in place. 30cm wide.

£8 43078

Nepal Leprosy Trust

Nepal Leprosy Trust’s leather workshop is located in Kathmandu and provides employment to artisans from leprosy-affected families. When you buy one of these gifts you are supporting dignity and livelihoods.

Hem Leather Wallet

Compact and practical wallet crafted in smooth tan leather by artisans at Nepal Leprosy Trust. Contains 4 card slots; 2 pockets; popper-fastened coin section; and space for notes.

£20 43772 shoulder. Created exclusively for you by artisans at Nepal Leprosy Trust. Size: 30 x 35 x 8cm.

Brown Leather Clutch

This chocolate brown leather purse, is roomy enough to fit a smart phone and keys so it can be used as a standalone clutch. Size: 10 x 20cm.

£28 42199

Black Leather Purse

Classic design with plenty of sections to organise your cash, cards and tickets. 13 x 9.5cm.

£35 39524

Clay Salt Keeper & Garlic Pot

Made from unglazed terracotta, the clay absorbs excess moisture and keeps the contents dry and in perfect condition. Pot sizes: Salt 15 x 12cm, garlic 15 x 14cm. 43746

Elephant Jute Bag

Versatile and lightweight, can be used as a storage basket or shopping bag. Screen printed by artisans paid fairly for their work. Size: 40 x 40cm.

£20 43757

Clay Elephant Planter

White washed clay planter ideal for kitchen herbs. Size: 13 x 12.5cm.

£18 43756

Clay Owl Tealight Holder

Natural clay owl tea light holder, with white-wash finish. A lovely decorative item for indoor use (tea light not supplied).

£15 43755

A selection of hand made products created by artisans paid fair wages for their work and supplied by HEED Handicrafts, Bangladesh.

3 Jute Storage Baskets

Handwoven from natural jute by artisans

Sturdy, functional and stylish. Handwoven from natural and cream jute. Store inside each other for when not in use. Sizes: 27 x 29cm, 26 x 26cm, 23 x 24cm.

£40 43758

Set of 3 Hogla Baskets

Organise and store everyday items using this set of 3 nesting Hogla baskets. Easy to lift as baskets feature carry holes each side. Basket dimensions: 34 x 28 x 17cm, 30 x 24 x 14cm, 27 x 19 x 12cm.

£30 40173

Organise and store everyday items

Stair Basket

All those items you need to take upstairs - why not save your legs and time by utilising this brilliant stair basket?

Size: 30 x 25 x 40cm.

£25 38845

Gifts that Change Lives

Gifts for Life™ are a thoughtful gift for a loved one. You receive a card to send, showing you made a donation on their behalf to transform the life of someone affected by leprosy. Where a project has been fully funded we will direct your donation to similar work. You will find more Gifts for Life at www.theleprosymissionshop.com, including personalised options. Thank you for your support to defeat leprosy and transform lives.

Clean Sheets

When a child like Prisha has leprosy, complications can mean she will need to be admitted to hospital, sometimes for a long time. Your gift pays for a new set of sheets for Purulia Hospital, helping to ensure treatment remains free for those who need it.

£10 70122

The Gift of Sight

Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness in leprosy patients. Your gift will pay for someone like Maimunisha, pictured here immediately after her operation, to have life-changing eye surgery so they can live independently once again.

£63 70118

Train a Nurse

Venki’s dad had leprosy and died when she was only six, so she grew up in the Rainbow Children’s Home. She is now training to be a nurse and doing well in her exams. This gift offers specialist training to nurses, so they can care for leprosy-affected patients in the best possible way.

£185 70078

For more Gifts for Life see p2-3, 44 & 50

Food for a Month

People affected by leprosy often need to spend lengthy periods in hospital. Your gift pays for nutritious food for a patient for a whole month, raising their spirits and helping them get better quickly.

£30 70124

Shoes for Two

A simple, life-transforming gift that will help two people literally get back on their feet. Super soft, tailor-made shoes for two people affected by leprosy, protecting desensitised feet and preventing injury.

£20 70123

Pop-up Clinic

Will you help us find and diagnose more people with leprosy? This gift pays for a mobile skin clinic to discover and cure more cases of the disease.

£111 70128

School Screening

In the tea gardens of Bangladesh many children are affected by leprosy. A school screening day means that they can be found and cured before the disease causes long-term damage.

£14 70127

10 Coconut Trees

Coconut trees grow well in Sri Lanka and can be planted around homesteads to provide nutritious coconuts and milk. Don’t be shy. This gift of 10 coconut trees will provide an income for very poor families affected by leprosy.

£15 70104

Owl Babies

Three nervous baby owls are waiting for Mummy to come home. A beautifully illustrated classic that reassures little ones that Mummy will always return. Age 2 to 4.

RRP £7.99 Offer £5.99 44174

Ten in the Bed

With ten in the bed, it’s a tight squeeze! Roll over! Children will love joining in with the crash, thud and bump noises in this classic bedtime rhyme. Age 3+.

RRP £7.99 Offer £5.99 44175

All Around Me

There is so much to discover in the world: colours, shapes, sizes, sounds, opposites, and numbers. Delightful rhymes and illustrations by Shirley Hughes. Age 2 to 6.

Poppy and Sam’s 123 Sticker Book

A learning to count activity book with over 300 farm fun stickers to add to the pages. Age 3+. £5.99 44172

Peter Hops Aboard

Peter discovers that it’s more fun and more effective to work together than by himself. Board book, age 0 to 5.

RRP £5.99 Offer £4.99 43765

RRP £12.99 Offer £5.99 43766

Baa!

Moo!

What Will We Do?

Someone new is coming to Buttercup Farm and all the animals are worried. What is a kangaroo? And what job will it do? Hardback, age 3 to 6.

RRP £6.99 Offer £3.99 43976

Mr. MenDiddly Doodles

Draw, colour and create your own Mr Men adventures with the help of the instructions and suggestions in this doodle book. Age 7+.

RRP £5.99 Offer

£4.99 44206

Two Bob the Builder Books

Mega Colouring and Sticker Scenes

Two great activity books for fans of dumper trucks and diggers! Age 3 to 6. Cover price £3.99 per book

2 Books for £5 60486

2 Books for £5

Mr Busy’s Post: A Letter Book

When the postman is ill, Mr Busy offers to take over. Includes 10 delightful letter flaps for youngsters to lift, read and enjoy. Board book, Age 3+.

RRP £10.99 Offer £7.99 44173

Let’s Discover Birds

The We’re Going on a Bear Hunt team looks at the wonderful world of birds. Fun facts, top tips, recipes, craft projects, colouring and sticker activities for young explorers. Age 5 to 7.

RRP £5.99 Offer £4.99 43980

12 Animal Pencils with Erasers

Panda, frog, fox, ladybird, lion and more - these pencils make a great gift, or split the pack to create 12 small prizes. Not suitable for under 3s.

£5 41956

2 Bear Grylls Sticker Activity Books

Animal Detective and Wild Survival are perfect for children with a keen sense of adventure. Each title includes top tips from Bear Grylls, fun facts, quizzes, wordsearches and stickers. Age 5 to 8. Normally £3.99 each.

2 Books for £5 60516

Football School:

The Ultimate Puzzle Book

Enjoy hours of football-themed fun with over 100 brain-teasers, wordsearches, riddles, picture puzzles and logic games. Perfect for car journeys, planes and rainy days. Age 7+.

£6.99 44176

Goal! Football Trump Game

This fun card game pits the 32 all-time greatest players against each other. No red cards, no yellow cards, just trump cards!

RRP £8.99

Offer £3.99 42981

Summer Puzzle Pad

Over 100, full-colour, number, picture and word puzzles that children can enjoy alone or share with friends. Ideal for long journeys. Usborne, age 6 to 9.

RRP £6.99 Offer

£5.99 44179

Dinosaur Play Pack

Colourful play pack includes a 27-piece jigsaw, pop-out card models, a 24-page picture book plus a puzzle/activity bookall kept safe in a plastic folder. Age 3 to 6.

RRP £7.99 Offer £4.99 43411

Dinosaur Snap

52 Cards with ideas for 10 Games and activities including snap, memory game and a giant jigsaw using the backs of the cards.

£5.99 44207

Enough Lego pieces to build a robot

Wild About: British History

Travel through time and find out all about Britain’s kings and queens, explore life in Roman Britain, and discover the fascinating Victorian era. Awesome facts and engaging illustrations. Large hardback, age 7+.

RRP £17.99 Offer £7.99 44208

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Children’s World Atlas

A modern, educational atlas. Each continent and country is illustrated with a fullcolour physical map. Includes facts, photos and up-to-date statistics. Age 7+.

RRP £9.99 Offer £6.99 43414

The Lego Games Book

50 wonderful games using Lego bricks, including memory games and mazes, beat the clock and building challenges. Features a pocket inside the cover with enough Lego pieces to build a robot. Age 6 to 11.

RRP £15.99 Offer £8.99 44177

Chronicles of Narnia Box Set

The complete set of all 7 classic Narnia books by well-loved Christian writer C.S. Lewis: Age 7 +.

Cover price

£41.93 Offer £14.99 44178

Flags Sticker Book

A fun-filled introduction to the countries of the world. With 180 reusable stickers and a giant world map. Age 7+.

RRP £7.99 Offer

£5.99 43168

Alexander McCall Smith

The Colours of all the Cattle

When Mma Ramotswe enters politics to oppose the construction of a dubious hotel, her opponent is a local troublemaker. As always, there’s some important detective work needed too.

240-page paperback.

£8.99 Offer £6.99 44197

The Joy and Light Bus Company

Precious Ramotswe is worried, her husband is keen to invest in a dubious bus company using her detective agency as collateral and her current case is trickier than she anticipated.

‘Hugely enjoyable.’ Sunday Times.

RRP £8.99 Offer £6.99 44094

How to Raise an Elephant

A distant cousin comes to the No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency requesting help. The ladies set about investigating the situation. This series is… “among the greatest comfortreads of all time.”

Sunday Times.

RRP £8.99 Offer £6.99 43903

Murder Before Evensong

The parish is divided when the vicar announces plans to install a toilet in church. A dead body is found stabbed with secateurs and longburied secrets emerge. Cosy crime fiction!

£8.99 44196

Sparring Partners

Three thrilling, entertaining short stories for the price of one. Jake Briggance makes a welcome return in the first novella when he’s asked to help an old friend.

£8.99 44198

The Judge’s List

The man is brilliant, patient, one step ahead. A cunning serial killer who knows forensics, police procedure and the law. He is a judge. Can Lacy Stoltz investigate him without becoming his next target?

£9.99 44199

At the Captain’s Table

For the passengers and crew of the Empress of the Ocean, the sights of the Mediterranean are nothing compared to the excitement on board ... Full of colourful characters and laugh-out-loud moments.

£8.99 44201

A quirky gift for a bibliophile

An ingenious notebook featuring the text of Jane Austen’s Emma, in miniscule print as the page lines. Ideal for notes, lists or journalling with attractive endpapers, luxury cover and elastic closure.

RRP £12.99 Offer £8.99 44203

The Tea Ladies of St Jude’s Hospital

A warm-hearted, poignant, hilarious story about three unlikely friends, plentiful tea and scones, growing old disgracefully, and working together to save the community. Hugely entertaining - Woman & Home.

£8.99 44214

The Lighthouse Sisters

A well-researched story of two sisters in WWII occupied Jersey. Alice, a nurse, is forcibly transported to Nazi Germany, while her sister Jenny bravely volunteers for the resistance.

£8.99 44204

By the author of The Child on Platform One

Orphans of the Storm

Bestselling author and well-known actress, Celia Imrie, relates the true story of two small boys rescued from the sinking of the Titanic and the quest to reunite them with their mother.

£8.99 44095

By the author of The Schoolteacher of Saint-Michel

The Lost Song of Paris

Inspired by true events, a moving story of lost love, extraordinary courage and the bravery and ingenuity of the French resistance in WWII.

£9.99 44200

God’s Secret Listener

In 1980s Albania, being a believer required courage. Captain Dosti risked his life by secretly listening to Trans World Radio, ultimately becoming a pastor and bravely sharing his faith.

RRP £7.99 Offer

£6.99 44032

The School that Escaped the Nazis

In 1933, Anna Essinger hatched a daring plan to smuggle her entire school out of Nazi Germany. She knew the terrible danger that Hitler posed and secretly moved her pupils to Kent.

£10.99 44183

Tunnel 29

1962, love, espionage and betrayal - the true story of an extraordinary group escape beneath the Berlin Wall. A fantastic story, exceedingly well told ... more gripping than a thriller. The Times.

£10.99 44184

Lady Jane Grey

Nine Day Queen of England

Faith Cook gives us a well-researched account of 16-yearold Jane, a girl of outstanding ability whose strength of character and remarkable faith shone out despite the darkness that surrounded her.

£10.99 44185

The Hiding Place

In WWII, a Dutch family risked everything to shelter Jewish neighbours. A trap led to their arrest, but Corrie ten Boom proved that God’s love could still shine, even in Ravensbrück.

RRP £10.99 Offer

£6.99 39197

God’s Smuggler

The amazing true story of the late Brother Andrew, the founder of Open Doors, who risked his life delivering Bibles behind the iron curtain during the cold war.

£10.99 44186

Charles: The Heart of a King

Fascinating, at times astonishing, sometimes laughout-loud, this is a detailed biography revealing Charles as a philanthropist, an environmentalist, a father, a friend, a serious figure and a joker.

£10.99 44209

Sunday Times Bestseller

Mary Berry: Queen of British Baking

Dame Mary Berry inspired a national passion for baking! Now 88 years old, her television programmes are still hugely popular. Read about her early life and how it all started.

RRP £7.99 Offer £6.99 40613

Book 3

Beyond Supervet

More stories about Noel’s work and the animals he has saved, animals who havein turn - saved him. An uplifting memoir, that underlines how animals can bring out the best in us.

£8.99 44187

Elizabeth: An Intimate Portrait

The brand new bestseller by Gyles Brandreth who knew the Queen and her family well. Packed with delightful detail and fresh anecdotes and written with affection and a refreshing dose of humour. 576-page hardback.

RRP £25.00 Offer £22.50 44111

Sunday Times Best Sellers

Philip: The Final Portrait

Gyles Brandreth knew Prince Philip for over 40 years and wrote this book with the Prince’s full involvement. An affectionate biography overflowing with fascinating and frequently funny anecdotes.

£12.99 44016

Out of the Woods, But Not Over the Hill

A sparkling collection of Gervase Phinn’s hilarious writing with plenty of witty observations about retirement. Brimming with nostalgia, gently mocking life’s absurdities, this is a classic to be relished.

£8.99 39199

My Garden: My Little Piece of Heaven

He who plants a garden plants happiness! proclaims a Chinese proverb. This inspiring gift book features quotes and photos about the beauty, peace, colour, creativity and satisfaction that gardening offers. Hardback.

£9.99 44180

Heritage Landscapes

A splendid coffee table book showcasing 50 of Britain’s special areas of outstanding natural beauty. Inspiring photos and wonderful descriptions blending history and fascinating facts. Hardback.

RRP £25.00 Offer £8 43599

Multi-Purpose Bag

Versatile, roomy, attractive, multipurpose bag. Ideal for storage or transporting. Fits wellie boots or picnic essentials, or ‘all kinds of everything’ to store in the loft. Wipe clean interior.

RRP £22.00

Offer £14 43064

Buy 2 bags for £20

The Genius of Birds

Some birds rival primates in their intelligence, like the pigeon which can find its way home even when thousands of miles away. This fascinating book reveals the astonishing intelligence of our feathered friends.

RRP £8.99 Offer £6.99 44181

RSPBPostcard Wallet

10 postcards in a wallet, 5 each of 2 designs.

£4 43376

Hawkes’ Eye ViewBritish Isles

Jason Hawkes is Britain’s leading aerial photographer. In this stunning collection of photos, he brings us Yorkshire’s dales, Norfolk’s beaches, Cardiff’s skyline, Birmingham’s spaghetti junction and more, all from the air. Hardback.

RRP £25.00 Offer £10 44019

James Herriot’s Dog Stories

Warm-hearted stories featuring lovable dogs of all breeds, shapes and sizes such as Tricki Woo, the spoilt Pekingese and Gyp, the sheepdog who only ever barked once.

£10.99 44215

Bodacious - The Shepherd Cat

Bodacious the rescue cat describes his life on Black Sheep Farm with its early mornings, beautiful sunrises, rare-breed sheep, hard work, mouth-watering food, kind people and idyllic country lifestyle! Hardback.

RRP £12.99 Offer £7.99 44210

Second-Chance Cats

When we adopt a homeless cat or the cat adopts us - we’re giving ourselves the gift of companionship, love and laughter. 30 feel-good, true stories featuring rescue cats.

£10.99 43505

Second-Chance Dogs

Over thirty true stories featuring dogs rescued by people, people rescued by dogs, and even dogs who rescue other animals. Perfect reading for an evening curled up with a fourlegged friend.

£10.99 43653

Wonder Dogs

Inspiring, true stories of amazing assistance dogs like Leader, a German Shepherd mix, who helps a boy with muscular dystrophy. A fascinating, behindthe-scenes look at selecting and training assistance dogs.

£10.99 43779

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