Well, we've had our staff Christmas party (complete with secret santa - we really are a talented bunch!) and there is a dusting of snow on the high fells, so we are all in the festive spirit.

If you are popping up to the Lakes for a pre-Christmas break, please pop in for a chat and perhaps some gift giving ideas. We do work hard to make sure we stock the right products and present them in a tempting way. We have a wide range of gift ideas for everyone, from grandchildren to grandparents and with our range of Christmas decorations, each store is sparkling' with Christmas inspiration. We have so much more products in store than we can possibly share with you on our website, so we do encourage you to pay a visit if you can.

If you can't make it to Cumbria you'll find plenty of inspiration in our website including our latest Product of the Moment - our personalised slate cheeseboards. They make a fantastic gift and engraving is included in the price.

You can order online, or if you prefer, you can call us with your order on 015394 46187. Either way, each order will have our personal attention.

Don't forget to check out the Customer of the Month page. We want to reward one lucky customer each month in recognition of their loyalty. We'll give them a gift voucher for £25 to spend in store or online as our thank you.