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Tonight on BBC1, DIY SOS

2012-01-18T08:11:00.001-08:00

Tonight on BBC1, DIY SOS visits the beautiful town of Conwy in Wales to help a family on the brink. The family in need have been living in a caravan for over 6 years, and in tonights episode we see Nick Knowles and the team complete one of their biggest challenges yet. In this heart wrenching episode we see the team battle the elements to tackle an almost re-build of an entire house. With the generous support of the local community including tradesmen will they get the challenge completed in 9 days?

Here at All Up and On, we are regularly asked to donate items to such deserving causes, and when it comes to Nick and the Team, we can hardly refuse, in fact we have donated items to them many times before. For this particular challenge we were asked to supply a number of lights to help the team bring some much needed warmth to some of the rooms.

We came to the rescue and donated a number of lights to the DIY SOS team including;

Two Astro Appa Wall Lights with White Shade

Two Astro Anton Bathroom Wall Lights

Two  Astro Nena Bathroom Wall Lights

To view the programme tune into BBC1 at 8pm tonight (Wednesday 18th January 2012)

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A History Of French Furniture...Part I

2012-01-04T05:59:00.001-08:00

A History Of French Furniture...Part I

 

With a New Year ahead of us, it feels like a great way to move forward is to first explain a little bit about where we're coming from. We span a vast amount of styles and time periods here at the Homes Direct 365 website. Browsing through our products you will see terms like rococo and baroque and Louis XV and many more scattered throughout and may wonder where these terms come from, what the history is, what the difference between them is...you may not wonder at all and just simply enjoy how elegant and regal antique French furniture can look, but the great history of the furniture adds to that allure.

Although only reproductions, they are based on pieces with stories and memories, and in essence this is what makes antique furniture a bit more special. This week we're going to take a look through Part 1 of a history of French furniture:

1300-1500 - Medieval Style

This period is often described as 'Gothic'. It's an obscure period in French Furniture history dominated by rectangular heavily carved pieces made out of solid oak.

1500 -1610 - Renaissance Style

The Renaissance style places emphasis on symmetry, proportion, geometry and the regularity of parts, appearing in regions all over Europe and taking from Greek and Roman culture. During this period furniture is still heavily carved, and there is introduction of pillars and columns framing the furniture pieces.

1610 - 1643 - Louis XIII Style

During the reign of Louis XIII, craftsmen began to make use of turned wood to form legs, stretchers and decorative columns, as well as mouldings. This period introduced the French armoire, which took over from general chests of drawers.

1643-1715 - Louis XIV Style - Baroque

In 1643 Louis XIV began his reign at age four and lasted seventy-two years, three months, and eighteen days, eventually succumbing to gangrene days before his 77th birthday. It is one of the longest documented reigns of any European monarch. Also known as ‘Le Grand Monarque’, he declared himself the Church and the State. 

The reign of King Louis XIV set in motion 'elegant' furniture design in France. French furniture became more refined in design, less bulky, and placed far more emphasis on flowing symmetrical design. Louis XIV saw the beginnings of the Baroque style. The Versailles Palace was decorated in a strong, dramatic and exuberant style echoing the King’s strong leadership in a period of war and colonial empire building. The French classical Baroque style was grand and impressive, a s ymbol of the King’s power.

 

There's plenty more great and prosperous periods to take a look at, we will resume with Part II shortly! Taking some time to discuss the magnificent Regency and Rococo styles that are soon to follow on after Louis XIV...

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AGA cookshop january sale 3 for 2

2012-01-03T06:02:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year 

from the AGA Cookshop Team 

The AGA Cookshop winter sale is NOW ON!!
 We are offering 3 for 2 on all products in our collection excluding AGA electricals, e-vouchers and already discounted products. When purchasing 3 items the lowest priced item will be FREE.

Whilst stocks last. Must end 29th January 2012!!  

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Polo shirts January Sale

2012-01-03T04:17:00.001-08:00

Happy new year! We're starting 2012 with a massive sale, including up to 25% off two of our bestselling products. We've also further reduced clearance items to be up to 80% off RRP. Please see the products below for details.

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Chris boardman bikes range - offers at halfords

2011-08-25T08:50:00.001-07:00

Please find below three amazing new Halfords offers. The UK’s cycling industry is ever growing and our range of exclusive Boardman Bikes available at 10% off is sure to get our customers excited:

All offers are live today (25/08/11) and expire 31/08/2011

10% off selected Boardman Bikes

30% off selected Sony CD Audio plus free delivery on all car CD players

10% off ALL Parrot Hands Free

We’ve also got together a plethora of amazing offers to help you make the most out of the upcoming August bank holiday! From huge discounts on ALL Sat Nav to prices slashed on our range of the ever popular Apollo bikes, there’s something for everyone –

50% off selected Garmin Sat Nav PLUS Free Delivery on ALL Sat Nav

50% off selected CD Audio PLUS Free Delivery on ALL Car CD Players

50% off selected Apollo Hybrid Bikes

50% off selected Apollo Kids Bikes

50% off selected Child Seats PLUS Free Delivery on ALL Child Seats

50% off selected Roof boxes

50% off selected Cycle Carriers

50% off selected Halfords Advanced socket sets

Free Halfords Pro 7 Drawer Chest when you buy Halfords Pro 5 drawer tool cabinet

Free Halfords Industrial 6 drawer chest when you buy Halfords Industrial 6 drawer tool cabinet

3 for 2 on all TurtleWax car cleaning chemicals

20% off Halfords fully & part-sythetic 5L oils

20% off ALL Halfords pressure washers

30% off Halfords carpet & rubber mats & Halfords full set back seat covers

30% off Houston wheel trims

Hauck Stroller only £19.99

We’ve got a number of on-going offers that have proven to be great performers over the last few weeks:

50% off selected Pioneer speakers
Free Comma X-Stream screen wash, normally £9.99, when you buy any 5L Mobil 1 oil

Spruce up your car - Halfords Value seat covers, car mats & wheel trims for only £30 when purchased together.

£80 off Ripspeed Ultra 15" alloy wheels

Balance bikes from £39.99

Price match promise + Free delivery on all child seats

50% off All Pampero Child Seats

3 for 2 Cycle Accessories

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Chris boardman bikes range - special offers at halfords

2011-08-25T08:47:00.001-07:00

We’ve got a number of on-going offers that have proven to be great performers over the last few weeks:

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Christmas in September - it must be Mail Order Express

2011-08-25T08:19:00.001-07:00

CHRISTMAS IN SEPTEMBER

(offer valid for 3 days only)

Use 'SEPTXMAS' AT THE CHECKOUT TO RECEIVE 10% OFF YOUR ORDER! OFFER AVAILABLE
FROM THE 9TH OF SEPTEMBER 2PM AND FINISHES ON THE 12TH OF SEPTEMBER AT 2PM.

MOE’s Best Deals:

UP TO 70% OFF SELECTED FURNITURE!!! (offer valid until the end of September 2011)

25% OFF THOMAS & FRIENDS WOODEN RAILWAY!!! (offer valid until the end of September 2011)
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GREAT SAVINGS ON HEDSTORM UP TO 41% OFF ON SELECTED ITEMS! (offer valid until the end of September 2011)

HUGE SAVINGS ON LANARD TOYS!!! UP TO 58% OFF!!! (offer valid until the end of September 2011)

AMAZING DEALS ON WOW TOYS!!! 20% OFF!!! (offer valid until the end of September 2011)

LOOP THE LOOP THOMAS ONLY £7.99!!! (offer valid until the end of September 2011)

 

 

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Perfect Bank holiday wines from £5.99 a bottle

2011-08-25T06:49:00.001-07:00

Bank Holiday Collection
From £5.99 per bottle

Blockbusting customer favourites for £5.99 a bottle - perfect for every Summer occasion

Stock up for the last Bank Holiday of the Summer with this thrilling showcase of top-drawer wines. Your reds are headed by Willy Willy Shiraz, a classic match for any barbecue. Plus you've green pepper-edged Don Cayetano Carmenère and silky Posada del Rey – our lip-smacking 'declassified Rioja'. Star white is Alessandro Gallici's pear-and-apple Pinot Grigio from the hills north of Venice. Plus you've two Sauvignons to compare – a gooseberry-and-pea pod Gold-medallist from Gascony and a richer, more tropical style from a single vineyard in Chile.

Case: 12 Bottles £71.88
Case contents

2x Casa del Rio Verde La Espuela Sauvignon Blanc 2010
2x Alessandro Gallici Pinot Grigio 2010
2x Fleur de Roche 2010
2x Willy Willy Shiraz 2010
2x Don Cayetano Carmenere 2010
2x Posada del Rey NV

Bank Holiday Reds
From £5.99 per bottle

Blockbusting red favourites for £5.99 a bottle - perfect for every Summer occasion

Case: 12 Bottles £71.88
Case contents

4x Willy Willy Shiraz 2010
4x Don Cayetano Carmenere 2010
4x Posada del Rey NV

Bank Holiday Whites
From £5.99 per bottle

Blockbusting white favourites for £5.99 a bottle - perfect for every Summer occasion

Stock up for the last Bank Holiday of the Summer with this thrilling showcase of top-drawer wines. Star white is Alessandro Gallici's pear-and-apple Pinot Grigio from the hills north of Venice. To close the case you've two Sauvignons to compare – a gooseberry-and-pea pod Gold-medallist from Gascony and a richer, more tropical style from a single vineyard in Chile.

Case: 12 Bottles £71.88
Case contents

4x Casa del Rio Verde La Espuela Sauvignon Blanc 2010
4x Alessandro Gallici Pinot Grigio 2010
4x Fleur de Roche 2010

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Multiple offers and Medic Animal

2011-08-25T04:27:00.001-07:00

As summer is coming to an end, and autumn is just around the corner; let MedicAnimal take the stress out of shopping by delivering all your pet needs direct to your door - free of charge. We have multiple offers on brands such as Hill's Science Plan, Eukanuba, IAMS, Scalibor, DAP and Effipro that we'd love to share with you.

From Food to flea and tick treatments, you'll find everything you need, at discounted prices. But hurry, these offers end soon.
 

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Flash sale at Redsquare clothing - 72 hours only

2011-08-25T03:45:00.001-07:00

Can you believe it; the autumn/winter season is upon us already! It’ll be Christmas before you can say soggy sprouts.

So, to celebrate this most wonderful of seasons we are offering you FREE worldwide shipping for the next 72 hours on all orders! We recommend that you take advantage of this excellent deal as we’ve got some really cool new gear from brands such as; Carhartt, Edwin, Libertine Libertine, Pretty Green, Suit and Modern Classic by Ben Sherman, to name but a few.

It's also worth stating that we are adding new stock to the website every hour so if at first glance nothing leaps out and takes your fancy, remember to keep checking back to our "Whats New" section!

Please note that this is for a limited time only and will expire after 72 hours. Go on, treat yourself!

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Special One week only code at Kiddicare

2011-08-25T03:34:00.001-07:00

This week at Kiddicare… Make the most of the fabulous 1 week only code below:

Code – kidd200
Offer: 10% off orders of £200 or more
Valid: 22nd Aug – 29 Aug 2011

DON’T FORGET – SUMMER SALE IS STILL ON.
UP TO 70% off SITE WIDE SAVINGS!

PLUS Free Cabi Card Seat with all Cabi’s – Offer ends 31st August 2011.

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Extra 10% off at Chain Reaction Cycles

2011-08-25T03:32:00.001-07:00

Chain Reaction Cycles are offering 10% off orders of £75 or more across the entire site including existing sale prices!!

Just use code UK10% at checkout

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Offers at 8Ball Tees

2011-08-24T03:06:00.001-07:00

Get 10% OFF EVERYTHING on site using 8BALLTEN expires August 29th.

Spend £50 or more on 8Ball Originals and receive a £5 voucher for your second order.

 

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Mick Jabba

Popmash tee
featuring Jabba
and Mick Jagger

£15.99

BeeGeeSus

Popmash tee
featuring Jesus
and Maurice Gibb

£15.99

Black Angel

Redemption Films
Black Angel tee
Emo/Gothic Favourite

£19.99

Let It Bleed

Blood spattered bride
Emo/Gothic design
from Redemption Films

£19.99

 

 

 

Clunge Magnet

Inbetweeners inspired
tee for all the
swingers who caravan

£16.99

Knee Deep

Inbetweeners inspired
movie tee which
is a top seller

£14.99

Mental Holidays

Inbetweeners inspired
movie tee with
Mental Holiday Ltd

£14.99

Clunge Magnet

Inbetweeners inspired
tee with that
immortal phrase

£14.99

 

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Brand New Highgrove Collection!

2011-07-20T08:28:00.001-07:00

We have some exciting new additions to the matching ranges section of our website this week, and we will continue to provide you updates as more new collections are added. For this week we give the spotlight to the Highgrove Collection...

This gorgeous Highgrove range is finished in a mushroom paint for those looking for bedroom furniture offering something extraordinary. Wooden handles soften the collection, pairing beautifully with the contrasting tops.

It's a beautiful range that walks the line between antique and modern very well, and as you can see from the full room shot the collection as a whole makes the bedroom come alive, with the bright and clean design illum inating the room into a welcome getaway.

We'll be back soon with more brand new fantastic ranges of furniture, until then be sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and our recent YouTube page.
 
 

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Free boots personalisation at Lovell Soccer

2011-07-18T07:46:00.001-07:00

With pre-season starting, demand for new Football boots could not be higher and what better way to start off the season than in a new pair of boots that have been personalised with your Name and or Number!!

Lovell Soccer are also still offering our outstanding FREE iD service. This means you can personlise your Football boots with a name and or number… completely free of charge! With a normal price of £15.99 this is not only a fantastic deal but makes the perfect gift.

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Discounted wedding packages at Night Sky Lanterns

2011-06-27T01:35:00.001-07:00

Many couples involve guests and loved ones in the celebration by asking them to write personal messages to the Bride or Groom on each sky lantern before they are released into the sky. The Sky Lanterns illuminate the night sky and your celebration will be transformed into the perfect fairytale wedding. The result is one of the most magical and breathtaking sights you, your friends, family and guests will ever see. The lanterns fly in the air for approximately 12 - 15 minutes and can travel for up to 15 miles before gently making their decent. Standing 108 cm tall and 60 cm wide at its widest point the lantern, once self-extinguished floats gently to the ground. The lanterns are made from non-flammable, bio-degradeable tissue paper and once lit take approximately 30 - 45 seconds to fill with hot air before they are ready to be released into the sky.

100% Wire Free

Thick Flame Retardant / Biodegradable Paper to ensure a good lift

Easy to Light - Non Drip Fuel Cell

Fly for up to 20 Minutes!

Beautifully Packaged

Packaged with a Silica Gel to absorb moisture

Individual Wrapped for Protection

Receive a 10% Discount when purchasing your Wedding Lanterns with the coupon code 'WED2011'

2011'

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Wedding packages at night sky lanterns

2011-06-27T01:34:00.001-07:00

Receive a 10% Discount when purchasing your Wedding Lanterns with the coupon code 'WED2011'

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Van Mildert kicks off its summer sale

2011-06-15T04:09:00.001-07:00

Van Mildert is kicking off it's summer sale with a five day 'Flash Sale' starting midday on Thursday 16th June (tomorrow) and running through until Midnight on Monday 20th June.

For a limited time we will be knocking 25% OFF all premium spring/summer 2011 collections including Vivienne Westwood, Stone Island, Paul Smith, Hugo Boss, and many more. Look out for more details in your inbox tomorrow and get ready for the ultimate designer clothing sale!

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French connection impresses fashion press

2011-06-15T03:23:00.001-07:00

The fashion press were mighty impressed with French Connection’s collection of men’s trousers, with two pairs featuring in Disorder Magazine. With up to 50% off in the summer sale and the French Connection editor’s hot picks, there are some great products on offer this week.

Press picks: Disorder Magazine

Aficionados of music, art and style, Disorder Magazine featured French Connection’s Old Timer Jeans and Machine Gun Stretch Trousers in their latest edition.

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3 for 2 on all creams and lotions from Cosyfeet

2011-05-05T08:24:00.001-07:00

We have got another exciting offer to tell you about this week:

3 for 2 on all creams and lotions

The deal expires on Monday 9th May so you will have to act fast as this offer is available for a limited time only.

All customers need to do is enter the code WDECR3F2 when prompted during the checkout.

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ECO Gadgets great selection

2011-05-05T03:55:00.001-07:00

Did you know that in the UK alone we use over 500 million disposable coffee cups each year!? And even more worrying is that a large majority of these aren't recycled. Just think about the numbers for a moment, if you buy a cup of coffee every morning on your way to work, that's around 260 disposable cups a year that you are using on your own, and that doesn't take into account weekends or those days when you need more than one cup to help you get through! The Keep Cup is a brilliant reusable coffee cup designed to look just like the ordinary disposable ones that you'd be given in one of the various coffee chains that are lining our high streets up and down the country. Instead of throwing this away after each use it can be washed at home and reused to transport your choice of beverage again the next day.
Our Price £8.95

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10% Discount from Night Sky Lanterns for Wedding packages

2011-04-04T03:19:00.001-07:00

Receive a 10% discount on all our wedding packages with the code WED2011.

Many couples involve guests and loved ones in the celebration by asking them to write personal messages to the Bride or Groom on each sky lantern before they are released into the sky.

The Sky Lanterns illuminate the night sky and your celebration will be transformed into the perfect fairytale wedding.

The result is one of the most magical and breathtaking sights you, your friends, family and guests will ever see.

The lanterns fly in the air for approximately 12 - 15 minutes and can travel for up to 15 miles before gently making their decent. Standing 108 cm tall and 60 cm wide at its widest point the lantern, once self-extinguished floats gently to the ground.

The lanterns are made from non-flammable, bio-degradeable tissue paper and once lit take approximately 30 - 45 seconds to fill with hot air before they are ready to be released into the sky.

For more information on this and our other offers visit http://www.shopoftheworld.com

Sarenza £10 Off your first Order

2011-03-22T04:46:00.001-07:00

CHECK OUT THE NEW SPRING/ SUMMER SHOE RANGE AT SARENZA, HUGE RANGE OF BRANDS INCLUDING MISS SIXTY, UGG, GUESS, REEBOK, CONVERSE, HAVAIANAS AND MANY MORE....GET YOUR EXCLUSIVE CODE HERE, £10 OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER (£60 MINIMUM) - SARWLCM10

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10% Discount code at the Shampoo Shop

2011-03-11T01:27:00.001-08:00

We're feeling the warmer weather, the mornings are getting lighter and the nights don't seem to last so long.

Spring has sprung! So to celebrate and to say goodbye to winter we are giving you 10% off your order.

Yep - Every order with no minimum value. Simply use code SPRING10 during checkout to get your discount..

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Exclusive Vitus Bikes and special offers at Chain Reaction Cycles

2011-03-10T08:39:00.001-08:00

Chain reaction cycles have in stock an exclusive range of bikes from Vitus check out the details below

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Crabtree and Evelyn SPECIAL deals for Mothers day

2011-03-10T03:29:00.001-08:00

Save £3 when you buy any 3 Heritage Soaps and we'll package them in a beautiful Spring gift box for free!

Offer price: £15, usual RRP £18.
 

Mother's Day Fragrance's & Hand Therapy Offer:

 Treat you mum or yourself to any 100ml Eau de Toilette for women and choose 1 x FREE 50g Travel Hand Therapy of your choice, worth £8.

100ml Eau de Toilette prices start from £28. 

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BANK Mid-season Sale starts today

2011-03-10T01:03:00.001-08:00

BANK Fashion online SALE starts today with up to 50% off selected sale products

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New ranges and free delivery at MandMDirect

2011-03-10T00:16:00.001-08:00

MandMDirect have some new reanges available from Crosshatch, Timberland and G-Star Raw - in addition to these great new products we now have FREE delivery for orders over £50.

For more information on this and our other offers visit http://www.shopoftheworld.com

Hunter wellies and Adidas now in stock at Mastershoe and Myshu

2011-03-03T03:29:00.001-08:00

Mastershoe and Myshoe are now official stockist of Hunter Wellies with 5 styles including kids to choose from.

Also in stock is the adidias Gazzele. A fantastic fashion shoe that is selling well at the moment.

For more information on this and our other offers visit http://www.shopoftheworld.com

Special discounts on Classic Airfix kits

2011-02-15T05:19:00.001-08:00

Check out our great range of Airfix model aircraft kits! We stock a huge range from classic kits you used to build with your dad to the more unusual models you may not have seen before. Either way there's something for everyone. Try your hand at building the ever popular Messerschmitt or why not stick to the classics and try a Red Arrow?

Plus receive a further 10% off your order with the code: AIRFIX
(Offer ends 28th February 2011)

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Free MP3 headphones

2011-02-14T04:26:00.001-08:00

 

Free Mp3 Headphones

no purchase necessary - Can be used with other offers!

 

It's a happy monday - thank you for your continued support. As a way of showing our thanks please feel free to help yourself to a free pair of Mp3 Headphones with our compliments - ok they may not be the best quality but they are pretty handy as a spare pair !

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Great cots for baby

2011-02-03T11:49:00.000-08:00

Little Amigos stocks a large range of baby cots and cribs, ideal for your newborn child, all available at the best prices. They offer baby cots, cribs, beds, and nursery furniture including all the leading baby cot and crib brands, such as Izziwotnot, East Coast and Tippitoes, and a variety of styles including traditional, antique, and natural pine.

For more information on this and our other offers visit http://www.shopoftheworld.com

Party season Detox Tips from Green People

2011-01-06T03:25:00.001-08:00

Synthetic chemicals are everywhere – in the air, in your food, in your home. Nearly every cell in your body has the ability to break down toxins but the liver is the organ which specialises in this.

A detox programme helps to cleanse your body of accumulated toxins and your liver to work more effectively. If it is your first time, 2-3 days will make a big difference.

There are lots of detox diet programmes out there so you have plenty of choice to find one that suits you. Whichever you choose, here are some tips that will help your detox go smoothly and successfully.

Before your detox:

• The week before you start your detox, cut out processed foods, caffeine, sugar, bread, meat, alcohol and tobacco.

• Drink lots of fresh water and eat plenty of brown rice and organic fruit and vegetables.

While detoxing:

• Edible clay traps toxins and carries them out the body. Buy food-grade clay such as Montmorillonite and Bentonite, and drink plenty of water.

• Milk thistle offers excellent support for your liver, while ginger helps support the digestive system.

• Take Wild Seaweed capsules for essential mineral, vitamins and trace elements, and their cleansing and diuretic properties. (Buy 1 get 1 free at Green People while stocks last)

After your detox

• Don’t return to your list of naughty foods until your detox has been over for a few days and only reintroduce slowly.

• Support your system with a gentle daily detox drink like Hawthorn & Artichoke Formula (save £10 when you buy 2 at Green People while stocks last)

For more information on this and our other offers visit http://www.shopoftheworld.com

Laura Ashley End of Season Sale - Up to 50% off Home & Fashion

2011-01-06T00:50:00.000-08:00

Laura Ashley have added further lines to the fashion sale and with a discount of up to 50% on selected lines this is an ideal opportunity to pick up a top quality bargain.

There is also up tp 50% Off selected Furniture and Upholstery and 25% off Made to measure curtains.

Plus free delivery on selected Furniture and Upholstery

For more information on this and our other offers visit http://www.shopoftheworld.com

60% OFF AT GARDEN PHARMACY

2010-12-30T03:40:00.001-08:00

Garden Pharmacy have upto 60% off an extensive range of Health & Beuty products from top brand names.

For more information on this and our other offers visit http://www.shopoftheworld.com

Crabtree and Evelyn New Year sale exclusive online preview

2010-12-21T04:01:00.001-08:00

Our Sale is being previewed exclusively online at Crabtree-Evelyn.co.uk from today, meaning online shoppers can be the first to enjoy our fantastic savings of up to 50% off plus 3 for 2 on selected sale products.

Sale Ts & Cs

We are no longer taking Christmas orders or guaranteeing Christmas Delivery.

Due to seasonal Bank Holidays and continuing adverse weather conditions, orders may take up to 10 working days to arrive.

Featured Sale products are subject to availability. Offline Sale commences in stores on Boxing Day.

For more information on this and our other offers visit http://www.shopoftheworld.com

Brastop.com Newsletter - Free UK Delivery + Christmas HALF PRICE sale!

2010-12-20T07:02:00.001-08:00

We hope you\'re having a fantastic weekend. There\'s only one week to go till Christmas, and before you know it it\'ll be 2011!

There\'s no need to wait...
★ SALE now on - Save up to 70% on gorgeous D-K cups today!

We have a huge range of sizes, styles from leading brands!

You can still order in time for Christmas...
Be sure to order by the following dates to get your treats in time for the big day:

Tuesday December 21st (by 12pm GMT) - UK Standard Delivery

Thursday December 23rd (by 12pm GMT) - UK Special Next Day Delivery

HURRY - while stocks last!

For more information on this and our other offers visit http://www.shopoftheworld.com

FREE delivery in time for Christmas at Tucci Store

2010-12-20T06:59:00.001-08:00

Tuesday 21st at 12pm is our cutoff point for standard uk delivery before christmas and we are now offering FREE delivery to all orders in the UK until this point. So any order placed before 12pm on the 21st, no matter what the value, will have FREE delivery and will arrive in time for christmas!

For more information on this and our other offers visit http://www.shopoftheworld.com

Exclusive Pre Sales code at Biome Lifestyle

2010-12-20T06:28:00.001-08:00

Without your support for Biome we would not have become the prospering ethical business we are today;  to show our appreciation we are offering you a glimpse of the sale before everyone else, where everything will be discounted.

So between now and midnight Wednesday 22nd December you can have 25% off the entire range to complete your Christmas shopping.
 
Just enter the code PRESALE25 in the promotional code box at the checkout to receive your discount.
 

For more information on this and our other offers visit http://www.shopoftheworld.com

Shredhead Sale starts 22nd December upto 70% OFF

2010-12-20T06:21:00.001-08:00

Shredhead are delighted to announce that their sale will start on the 22nd December 2010 and end on the 31st January 2011 with savings of up to 70% on men and womens clothing.

A new sales voucher code is also available. 

The details are as follows:-

Voucher Code: SALE5
Start date: 22nd December 2010
Expiry Date: 31st January 2011
Amount: 5% of all orders

For more information on this and our other offers visit http://www.shopoftheworld.com

Christmas cutlery and table gifts 20% off at viners

2010-12-14T12:38:00.001-08:00

Whether you're thinking about preparations for your Christmas table or looking for the perfect gift, Viners are offering an exclusive 20% discount on everything online! The last order date for Christmas delivery is 20th December.
 
Quote code VINDEC20DISC at the checkout to claim your Christmas discount

For more information on this and our other offers visit http://www.shopoftheworld.com

Electricshop.com delivering upto christmas eve

2010-12-14T11:37:00.001-08:00

Electricshop are delivering right up to Christmas Eve this year! Last order dates for in-stock electrical items is 2PM on the 22nd December 2010.

Christmas Gift Ideas

The Gift Finder is now live and features some great value electrical gift ideas to suit any budget:

PLUS there are have great prices on these Samsung TVs.

For more information on this and our other offers visit http://www.shopoftheworld.com

25% Offer from FLY53

2010-12-14T11:32:00.001-08:00

A nice update just in – FLY53 have a fantastic 25% off all orders over £100 just use code “FLYXMAS“, valid until 6am 16th Dec!

In addition, all orders will receive a free copy of the infamous FLY53 ‘Zine!

For more information on this and our other offers visit http://www.shopoftheworld.com

5% Off at Kitchen Science

2010-12-14T11:25:00.001-08:00

Kitchen Science are giving 5% off all orders for the next 3 days!

5% off all orders on Kitchen Science (for 3 days only- ends midnight on Sunday)
Code: HURRY5 
Expires Sun 12 Dec 10

For more information on this and our other offers visit http://www.shopoftheworld.com

2010-12-14T11:23:00.001-08:00

This weekend, you can enjoy 20% off full price Gift Sets and Find Food Gift Sets when you enter the code:MERRY20

This code cannot be combined with any other offer, code, advent gift or existing markdown. Applies to full price items only.

Starts: 10am Saturday 18th December 2010. Ends: 5pm Monday 20th December 2010.

For more information on this and our other offers visit http://www.shopoftheworld.com

10% Off everything Marmite

2010-12-06T04:37:00.001-08:00

The Marmite store are offering 10% off everything up until Christmas - some great unusual gifts for the marmite lover/hater in your family

Simply enter the promotional code marmitexmas at the checkout to receive your discount.

For more information on this and our other offers visit http://www.shopoftheworld.com

Surfdome open Christmas shop

2010-11-26T07:55:00.001-08:00

Our good friends at Surfdome have now launched their Christmas Gift Shop and issued new voucher codes to cover the Christmas period.

The excellent range of Surf and snow gear for all ages will surely mean you can find something for everyone in your family

The shop is filled with Gifts for ...

    * Men
    * Women
    * Boys
    * Girls
    * Baby & Toddlers

    * Gifts under £10
    * Gifts £10 to £20
    * Gifts £20 to £50
    * Gifts £50 to £100
    * Gifts over £100

Shop by category

    * Winter Warmers
    * Nightwear
    * Slippers
    * Scarves
    * Hats
    * Beanies
    * Gloves
    * Thermals
    * Fleeces
    * Loungewear

    * Christmas Accessories
    * Underwear
    * Socks
    * Wallets
    * Watches
    * Jewellery
    * Bags
    * Belts

For more information on this and our other offers visit http://www.shopoftheworld.com

Surfdome open Christmas shop

2010-11-26T07:50:00.001-08:00

Our good friends at Surfdome have now launched their Christmas Gift Shop and issued new voucher codes to cover the Christmas period.

The excellent range of Surf and snow gear for all ages will surely mean you can find something for everyone in your family

The shop is filled with Gifts for ...

Men

Women

Boys

Girls

Baby & Toddlers

Gifts under £10

Gifts £10 to £20

Gifts £20 to £50

Gifts £50 to £100

Gifts over £100

Shop by category

Winter Warmers

Nightwear

Slippers

Scarves

Hats

Beanies

Gloves

Thermals

Fleeces

Loungewear

Christmas Accessories

Underwear

Socks

Wallets

Watches

Jewellery

Bags

Belts

Gadgets

Headphones

Experience Days

New Year New Start

Fitness Shop

Last Christmas Delivery Dates

UK
First Class : Tuesday 21st December
Second Class : Saturday 18th December

For more information on this and our other offers visit http://www.shopoftheworld.com

Support Children in Need by buying a Steiff teddy bear

2010-11-17T03:55:00.001-08:00

Hi Steiff fans

Steiffteddybears have just launched a new Pudsey bear which has been fully approved by the BBC in order to raise funds for their BBC Children in Need Campaign. Every bear sold will result in £30 going to the Children in Need campaign. 

There are only a few collectable Pudsey bears remaining so be as quick as you can.

Steiffteddybears are also taking 10% off the normal price of four bears, giving you the opportunity to donate some money on the night! Follow links to check out what bears have been discounted.

For more information on this and our other offers visit http://www.shopoftheworld.com

Exclusive online sale at BHS 1 day only

2010-11-17T00:17:00.001-08:00

BHS have an exclusive online sale starting this wednesday 17th exclusive to online customers for the first day then stores after that - closes Sunday 21st.

Christmas is approaching fast and to help out with all that Christmas shopping, BHS have a brand new offer running this week!

From Wednesday 17th BHS are running their 3 day Spectacular event with up to 30% off across the site plus free delivery (excludes furniture and electricals). This offer ends Sunday 21st November and is exclusively online for one day and then available across stores from Thursday 18th November

For more information on this and our other offers visit http://www.shopoftheworld.com

Send up a Santa lantern this Christmas only £14.99 for 4

2010-11-16T03:58:00.001-08:00

PACK OF 4 SANTA LANTERNS - £14.99 inc Postage!

Following on from the huge success of last Christmas, our Santa Lanterns are back!

Shaped as a Traditional Night Sky Lanterns, Santa Lanterns are a 360 lantern shaped as we imagine Santa's head to be. Open it up and not only do you have the front of Santa's face – but both ears on the side and his hat trailing down the back of the lantern.

Each pack has 4 superb eco friendly Lanterns inside as this year our Santa Lanterns are 100% wire free and fully biodegradable. They are manufactured from the highest quality flame retardant materials, and are supplied with a pre-attached, non drip fuel cell. Guaranteed to put a smile on everyone's face, our very special Santa Sky Lanterns make a great addition to your Yuletide celebration...
 

For more information on this and our other offers visit http://www.shopoftheworld.com

Great offers on Cycle Shoes and Helmets

2010-11-15T03:32:00.001-08:00

Wiggle has some great offer and promotion this week that you shouldn't miss out. We have put below a small selection of these offers . Check them out!

For more information on this and our other offers visit http://www.shopoftheworld.com

Special offer weekend at BHS homes and gifts - starts Friday

2010-11-04T09:01:00.001-07:00

The BHS Home & Gifts event is now live on site, and runs until 7 November. Get up to ½ price on home and gifts as well as 30% off selected clothing and accessories plus free delivery on all orders (excluding furniture and electrical) from Friday-Sunday.

For more information on this and our other offers visit http://www.shopoftheworld.com

Another offers weekend at B & Q

2010-11-04T08:57:00.001-07:00

Another great weekend at B&Q. Use online code and download printable voucher in-store and save 15% off everything on top of existing prices when you spend £50 in single transaction!

Live date: 5th Nov
End date: 8th Nov

Online voucher: NOVTF
Downloadable voucher:

For more information on this and our other offers visit http://www.shopoftheworld.com

Love Music, Make Music!

2010-11-04T07:15:00.001-07:00

In time for the Christmas gift-buying rush, Dolphin has slashed 40% off the RRP of the Fender Guitar starter pack!

Get features you’d expect in a much more expensive instrument including a spruce top, mahogany back and sides and die-cast tuners, for just £89. God gave rock & roll to you.

For more information on this and our other offers visit http://www.shopoftheworld.com

15% off all leather sofas and arm chairs at Homebase - Starts 28th October

2010-10-27T13:52:00.001-07:00

Following a successful 50 off sale last weekend Homebase are launching another new fantastic discount voucher code for our customers to make use of. This offer launches tomorrow Thursday 28th October and running through until midnight on Thursday 4th November.

To take advantage of this fantastic dscount just enter the code at checkout SOFA15 - 15% off all leather sofa and arm chairs.

This offer is available both in store and online.

Other stuff from Homebase

Seasonal products and offers launching this week are

This week also sees the launch of seasonal products on site with some amazing deals to be had for bonfire night and Christmas (for those early bird shoppers).

There is also the Homebase DIY Event that is continuing until 1st November which is available across the site

15% off All Smoke and carbon monoxide alarm

15% off All Heated Towel Rails

15% off All Coving

15% off All Doors

15% off All Radiator Cabinets

15% off All Ladders

15% off All Karcher Pressure Washers

 

For more information on this and our other offers visit http://www.shopoftheworld.com

10% discount on Halloween Pumpkin Chinese Lanterns light up the sky

2010-10-22T07:06:00.000-07:00

Celebrate Halloween by sending a Pumpkin lantern flying up into the sky. These eerie glowing Pumpkin Lantern will fly for up to 20 minutes and can reach a height of over a mile in the sky. These Lanterns have a spooky Pumpkin face printed on them, and will therefore be visible for miles around!

Traditionally used in Chinese and Thai celebrations, flying lanterns are a beautiful and fascinating way to light up the sky and growing in popularity throughout the world for all type's of events. Made from flame-retardant paper, these fully bio-degradable Lanterns are a great alternative to fireworks, and offer a safe and simple way to create an amazing visual display in the sky!

Each pack contains 4 x Eco Pumpkin Lanterns (100% Wire Free) with our unique pre-attached non drip, non hazardous easy to light fuel cell.

We guarantee that you will receive your Pumpkin Lanterns in time for Halloween October 31st.

Receive 10% Discount and Free Delivery on all our Pumpkin and Santa items with the coupon code 'DISCOUNTME'.

For more information on this and our other offers visit http://www.shopoftheworld.com

It really is worth using vouchers where you can

2010-09-07T08:28:00.001-07:00

On our site we try and pull together the relevant information about a product.

Everything is presented in an easy to understand format with a nice picture (usually) and a link that allows you to make a purchase should you wish to.

When a merchant has voucher codes available for a specific item or other items in their range then these are listed on the product page.

Our pages are clutter free so you should be able to see the information easily and quickly before making a decision about a purchase.

There is an opportunity to read and submit product reviews and we would of course encourage you to do this as it helps other purchasers to hear your experiences.

If only all these positives would get me up the google rankings then perhaps I could make a shilling or two, in the meantime I keep struggling on improving the site.

in reference to:

"short review of any of the Shredhead product range"
- Search our directory of over 1.1 million products - compare prices and product reviews (view on Google Sidewiki)

Short film review - 40 years by Russell Appleford

2010-05-20T05:09:00.000-07:00

Last week I went to a screening of a short film entitled '40 years' its directed by Russell Appleford and is basically a short story of a man/boys struggle with an incident from his childhood in which he kills his younger brother.

I have a vested interest in the film as one of the small boys is played by my son Dom so we have been waiting for nearly two years to see this.

Russel has done a good job on the film with both special effects and camera work being of the highest quality - the film has an extremely low budget with most of the work being done by friends and colleagues that wanted to help and could add something extra to their CV's.

The screening was at BAFTA in piccadilly which was an excellent venue (drinks a bit pricey but what do I expect) and made us feel like we were part of the movie business.

So look out for the film at a film festival near you and keep an eye on the website www.40years.co.uk fo updates and perhaps the film itself later in the year.

I managed to find a few stills from the film (Dom is the boy in a pool of blood) see above.

review Sweet charity

2010-04-28T07:31:00.000-07:00

Sweet Charity is showing at the Theatre Royal Haymarket.

Sweet Charity follows the misadventures of love encountered by the gullible and guileless Charity Hope Valentine, a woman who always gives her heart and her dreams to the wrong man. Cy Coleman’s score features favourite hits such as Hey, Big Spender; If My Friends Could See Me Now and The Rhythm of Life.

With book by Neil Simon, music by Cy Coleman and lyrics by Dorothy Fields, Sweet Charity is directed by Matthew White, choreography is by Stephen Mear, set design by Tim Shortall, costume design by Matthew Wright, musical supervision and direction by Nigel Lilley, orchestrations by Chris Walker, hair & wigs by Richard Mawbey, lighting by David Howe and sound design by Gareth Owen.

This is a really slick production and features some outstanding performances by all the cast (particularly Tamsn Outhwaite as Charity and Jack Edwards as Herman the bar owner chap).

The familiar songs are very well done and Tamsin can sing and dance too. I did however find the story a bit thin and some the show could really do with a few more memorable songs (Tell me its not true - Blood brothers for example) to really hold it together.

I did like the slightly tongue in cheek take on 'Hey big spender' and once again the dance routines here were fantastic.

The male lead (Mark Umbers) does well in a difficult and varied role but it is harder to warm to him as much as you do Tamsin.

All in all I give this 7/10 and I think with time it could develop into something really good.

You can book this show in a london hotel & theatre break

Proper chrsitmas weather

2009-12-18T07:29:00.000-08:00

Last night we had an unbeleivable amount of snow as many of you in the south east will know.

It was a bit of a christmas miracle really one of those days where for once everything seems to slot into place.

Middle son (the actor) had his first night performing 'A Christmas Carol' at Hitchin, Queen Mother Theatre and apparently it was very good indeed, he plays tiny tim although at 16 he is probably a bit old for the part (he is little though), all the shows at Hitchin are always really good thanks to long term director Rory Reynolds (Ben Wishaw is one of his proteges that has gone on to great things).

So while he was doing his show the snow came down and by 10pm we had 4-5 inches and nice strong winds to blow it about. We had already arranged to decorate our tree that night so with the snow falling thats what we did and it worked out great, we got through without a single argument and no tears.

Then it was time to go out and play in the snow (note to self buy some decent gloves) , we went to the park with intention of getting into a snowball fight but no-one there so my two eldest boys started on a snowman which of course ended up as a giant snow penis, Oh teenagers what are you like!

All in all a good fun evening - lets hope the snow stays for christmas.

Chinese lanterns or fire balloons

2009-12-15T04:08:00.001-08:00

These things have always fascinated me, I can remember being a very small child and my dad making one from tissue paper and wire with a ball of cotton wool soaked in Meths to provide the heat. I guess its the combination of flight and fire that excites (I have always had Pyro leanings in fact that was one of my nicknames as a boy).

If any of you have read Roald Dahls 'Danny champion of the world' there is a great description of the night Dannys dad makes him one of these fire balloons and they watch it dissappear into the night, one of my favourite books and definetly the best ever childrens author.

Anyway I have decided to get some of these chinese lanterns for Christmas this year, so weather permitting we will be launching five of these on boxing day which is my eldest sons eighteenth birthday - if its raining or windy then we will go for New years eve as I am fed up of listening to other peoples fireworks and never do much on that night anyway.

I have decided not to make them as I dont have enough time and they are pretty cheap to buy nowadays at about £15 for six from Night Sky Lanterns or £2.50 each from Party Packs. While I was researching this article I found some great videos on youtube of the lantern festivals they hold in china where they launch thousands of these in one go. I am wondering if they all end up in some poor chinese farmers paddy field and he has to clear them all up! Search youtube for more info.

Hopefully will publish some pics of our attempt at launching these fire balloons in the new year.

I also intend to take a flight in a real hot air balloon some time in the spring - we regularly get the Virgin ballon flying over our house on calm evenings (once so close it nearly took our chimney off) so they must launch nearby, maybe more about that in the future if it happens.

Links: Night Sky Lanterns, Party Packs, Virgin balloons

Its time to start a BLOG

2009-12-10T07:43:00.000-08:00

Well I have finally got around to writing a BLOG, I will probably post once a week or maybe a bit more if I feel so inclined.

Never really done this before as not into social networking I find I never have that much to say and my Facebook posts normally read 'Stephen is sitting on a train' or something equally interesting.

Several of my online friends are able to produce witty one liners in their status updates on a daily basis so they are either naturally gifted at writing short and snappy comments or have too much time to think about it.

Considering I work in web development I really should have done this sooner I have lots of stuff to say but will try and keep it to specific subjects for each post.

There is an ulterior (have I spelt that correctly) motive in that I am trying to promote my website www.shopoftheworld.com that is basically a amalgamation of affiliate products - suffice to say its not easy getting traffic and every guide I read suggests getting bloggers to link to your site with 'interesting and real' content to increase your sites google ranking. So hands up I will sprinkle in a few links to my site and products from time to time, so far I have earned 29p commission and that was from a sale to myself - I will post details of my earning as well so you can all see how easy(not) it is to make money from the Internet when you don't actually have anything to sell.

At one time I did actually have products to sell online (guitars, strings and accessories) and it was all going well for a while but not easy to actually make money from. That's another story for another day.

I will save these stories for later posts but look out for some stuff about Easton Lodge which was my childhood home, The story of www.shopoftheworld.com , my life in F1 and some truck rental stories as well as the usual family,kids,dogs,cats stuff.

Well that's the end of my first ever BLOG post normally at this point I would delete it as not interesting enough (which it probably isn't) but I am going to see it through and press submit.

Thanks for reading