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Here we showcase a selection of some of the best goods on offer in our region.

Bluebell Lane Jewellery

With a passion for sustainability, Bluebell Lane Jewellery uses EcoSilver to create beautiful eco-friendly pieces. This fabulous necklace has been handcrafted using recycled Sterling Silver, and is also available as part of a set with a matching bracelet and ring. Celestial Squares Necklace, £68. bluebelllanejewellery.com

The Seashell Candle Company

Creators of beautifully handcrafted oyster shell candles, all of which are made with love and care, in North Norfolk. theseashellcandlecompany.com

Thursford’s Enchanted Journey of Light

Your journey will progress into the Santa’s Magical Journey Building (sadly Santa is still ice-olating so will not be attending the event). You will travel past the penguins and polar bears to the giant-sized teddy bears! Get ready to see how the elves have loaded Santa’s sleigh, then past the busy elves hard at work in the toy factory using the wondrous wrapping machine! thursford.com

Jarrold

A truly lovely box of chocolates, each chocolate is individually made by hand and exclusive to Jarrold. Smooth, rich dark chocolate truffl es fl avoured with Jarrold Gin. Beautiful notes of botanicals, delicate citrus and Norfolk raspberries from the gin add elegance and indulgence to their truffl es, making them a perfect gift or after dinner treat. Each truffl e is individually handmade with love exclusively for Jarrold by quality chocolate makers, H&J in Beccles on the Norfolk/Suffolk border. Jarrold Dark Chocolate Gin Truffl es 210g, £13 jarrold.co.uk

Saxon Wellbeing

Soothing Aromatic Collection: Soothe your senses and condition your skin with the natural and organic botanicals and geranium, lavender and marjoram essential oils in this beautiful bath and body set. £20 Amethyst Gemstone Tree: With leaves of Amethyst crystals and a base of solid Amethyst, this stone has a high density vibration that is potent for all forms of pain relief, it also dispels anger, fear, rage and anxiety. £20 www.saxonwellbeing.co.uk

Norfolk Aromas

This wonderful wax melt sample pack contains 10 highly scented luxury wax melts from their best sellers range. These wax melts are vegan friendly, animal cruelty free and all hand poured in Norfolk. Ranging from £4 a pack in full for 80 hours fragrance or sample packs are £20 each. norfolkaromas.co.uk

The Gift Shop

Bringing traditional values of customer service and care to the modern shopping experience, with a wide variety of quality products at sensible prices.

Bears Cottage Chocolates

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Makers of amazing chocolates... the only problem is you might not want to share. Why not try... Mint Leaves Belgian Milk Chocolate shaped leaves with a hint of mint throughout each one. The smooth chocolate melts in the mouth that only wants you wanting another. Mint leaves, £10. Pretzel Bark Belgian White Chocolate bar with pretzels in every bite has the sweet and salty fl avour which is a perfect combination. Pretzel Bark, £5. @bearscottagechocs 07828 283311

Yurt Bistro at Potton Hall

The Yurt Bistro is the home of tasty, nutritious meals served with gratitude and a smile. They are passionate about creating tasty, wholesome meals, while also caring deeply about our planet and believe that satisfying food never has to come at the expense of your health or the environment. That is why their menu is packed with healthier alternatives of your favourite foods. Based in Westleton, Suffolk serving scrumptious food that both tastes good and does good. theyurtbistro.co.uk

Crown House Flowers

Whether you love roses, lilies or have another particular fl oral favourite, Crown House Flowers of Holt can create distinctive designs for the home or workplace, weddings or anniversaries and because each one is made to suit your individual taste and style – as well as the occasion – no two designs will ever be the same. They also embrace the concept of the ‘Language of Flowers’, an ancient way of communicating specifi c meaning through the choice of certain fl owers or arrangement designs. Why not design a Norfolk Tussie Mussie? crownhousefl owers.co.uk

Flawless, My Dear For fans of the Netfl ix sensation comes the self-help book no aspiring viscountess should be without. £9.99

Completely Crackers

If you are crackers about crackers then this is a must. With a wide range of crackers for all different occasions, ready made or bespoke they've got you covered, including a biodegradable eco range. The best way to make your wedding, birthday or party go with a bang. Many Fair Trade and locally sourced gifts are available with Christmas crackers in boxes of 6 from £23. 07800 653172 | 01473 610999

Poetry Pharmacy Returns: More Prescriptions For Courage, Healing and Hope The Poetry Pharmacy is one of the best-selling (and most giftable) poetry anthologies of recent decades. Now, after huge demand for more prescriptions from readers and ‘patients’ alike, William Sieghart is back. This time, tried-and-true classics from his inperson pharmacies are joined by readers’ favourite poems and the new conditions most requested by the public – all accompanied by his trademark meditations on the 58 spiritual ailments he seeks to cure. £12.99