COMPETITION: Win a pair of tickets to the Festive Gift Fair

Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the Festive Gift Fair is back at the NEC in Birmingham from November 12 to 15 where there will be 325 stalls from all over the country overflowing with cracking gift ideas.

More to see, try, touch, taste, buy and enjoy than ever before with a daily programme of free live musical entertainment.

There won’t be a dull moment – no wonder it is now one of the most popular Christmas shopping events in the UK.

From the moment you walk into the fair, you will be caught up in the excitement of the day, browsing round all the stalls overflowing with clever new gift ideas and Christmas decorations that don’t cost the earth.

The variety is huge, with something for all the family – from babies to teenagers, from parents to grandparents.

*****COMPETITION*****

We have 10 pairs of tickets to giveaway for the Festive Gift Fair.

To be in with a chance of winning please answer the following question:

What anniversary is the Festive Gift Fair celebrating this year?

Please send email your entry to [email protected]. Please include your full name, daytime phone number and address including postcode.

The competition will close at midday on Thursday (October 29).

Tickets will be posted out to the winners via the organisers, who are responsible for the competition.

Terms and conditions apply.

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ENTERTAINMENT WHILE YOU SHOP!

We don’t know anywhere else you will find such a great variety of LIVE bands to get your feet tapping while you shop! Of course, the fair wouldn’t be the same without the most outrageous Dame accompanied by Father Christmas himself.

GIFTS FOR THE LITTLE ONES

Hold your breath, count to three and you’ll be in a world of imagination! There’s lots of fun and games for Tiny Tots to School Children.

An ingenious designed kid friendly I-pod case – lightweight, bouncy, soft, waterproof, robust – Fatframe.

Hurray, no more moaning about carrying their own bag – chose from an assortment of fun soft handmade backpacks - Cole.

A happy child is a busy child – keep them amused with a Cupcake and Cookie Baking Set - Little Pals.

Make pre-bed time hours that much more special - snuggle your child into an adorable fleecy dressing gown - Comfy Baby Collections.

PRESENTS TO KEEP FOREVER

Thoughtful personalised gifts and family heirlooms…

Traditional toys are often the best – remember the fascination of shaking a Snow Globe and watching the snow swirl, these exquisite large globes are on the Farrar’s stall.

Stimulate small world play with a large Noah’s Ark that will brighten up any bedroom. Handmade and hand painted with 11 pairs of animals and Mr & Mrs Noah – Lanka Kade.

A keep forever personalised tree decoration has the names of all the family on their Christmas stockings hanging from the fireplace – Delightful Decorations.

FESTIVE FLAVOURS

Christmas is the one time of the year when everyone can ‘over’ indulge a little. At the Fair you can sample lots of Christmas favourites BEFORE you buy – from delicious cheeses to Christmas puddings …

The Great Taste Award luxury ‘Pudding Lane Christmas Puddings’ are delicious or try their decadent chocolate mud-cake - Handmade Treats.

Not your average pizza, these look-a-likes are made from Chocolate! – From birthdays to wedding – The Gourmet Pizza Chocolate Company will deliver with your chosen message.

Pork pies for all occasions – Yorkshire based Crusty Pie Co’s delicious Pork, Turkey and Cranberry Pie will go down a treat on Boxing Day.

Giving Good Beer a Bad name! Great beer with quirky labels such as ‘Misery Guts’, ‘Grumpy Git’ and ‘Lazy Sod’ that can’t fail to amuse - Direct Beers.

AFTER THE WASHING UP

Cosy up, relax and enjoy an after-dinner tipple with some cheese…

Snowdonia Cheese produce seven amazing mature Cheddars in waxed shells - the ‘Pickled Power’ one packs a punch with savoury chunks of pickled onion.

Celtic Spirit Company – the aromatic Black Mountain Liqueur is an ideal choice for your Christmas celebration.

An alternative to Port, ‘Rubis’ is an indulgent after dinner drink, a delicious combination of dark chocolate and red wine – Rubis Chocolate Wine.

The Cornish Blue Company produce their sweet mild creamy farmhouse blue cheese on Bodmin Moor.

Guaranteed to give a warming sensation - Real Sloe Gin made from the wild blackthorn bush and infused with gin and sugar - Condessa Welsh Liqueurs.

EFFORTLESS ENTERTAINING WITH SCENT-SATIONAL RESULTS

At Christmas there is NO place like home so set the scene for a magical Christmas …

Nothing says Christmas more gloriously than a display of flickering candles or diffusers that smell delicious - Fragrance Sand.

Natural Cone & Fruit Company will be selling their beautiful selection of swags and garlands to decorate your Festive table.

Decorate your home with Treasure Tree’s sparkling votive candle holders.

THE LADIES IN YOUR LIFE

Pamper your Mum, Granny, sister, best friend, wife or girlfriend with a special present this Christmas …

Indulge your beauty queen with this gorgeous, cocktail inspired bath and body care range – Boozi Body Care.

An ingenious way of keeping all your earrings organised – Hunki Dori – has designed a beautiful book with 4 padded pages, each holding 12 pairs of earrings.

A one-stop stall for professional Salon hair products to achieve smoother, silkier hair and superior results. - Donna Bella.

Belle Bijoux have a stunning range of beautiful Danon jewellery a fashion line combining gems, leather and Swarovski crystals.

THE WAY TO A COOK’S HEART

The rule for long lasting garlic is to keep it dark, aired and dry– Ginger & Garlic Grater Co sell beautiful painted handcrafted storage jars.

Create a homely rustic feel in your kitchen with East 2 Eden’s super sets of wicker storage baskets in choices of linings – for bread, cheese or the laundry.

Catching up with Jamie Oliver recipes while cooking? No home should be without E.Bean’s I-Pad cushion that adjusts to the angle of your device and in loads of cool fabrics.

Order a beautiful customised Cake Topper for your Christmas cake.

Bateman Designs make amazing art deco toppers.

For more information visit Festive Gift Fair