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Gift Guide 2023
SOULFUL LIVING LIFESTYLE BOUTIQUE
at the
Hub Dolgarrog
Deiniol shopping centre - Bangor 4 Market Square, Church Street, Beaumaris The Exchange - Church Street, Beaumaris (MICROSTORE)
If you are looking for gifts or wanting to treat yourself this is the place to visit - you will find handcrafted cushions, bags - hand sewn, knitted and crocheted garments. There is a vast range of handmade jewellery as well as vintage pieces. Woodturned and slate items - decoupaged household and garden items. There are greeting cards, photographs and artwork on display alongside homemade cakes, jams and chutneys. Items have been made by over 30 local North Wales crafters and some are only available at the Hub. There is also an area at the back of the shop full of vintage, up-cycled furniture and household items.
Soulful Living is a quirky shopping experience, supplying an eclectic mix of unique and original artisan gifts, jewellery and fairtade clothing
It is certainly a “tardis” and full of unique items - situated in Eryri (Snowdonia) - opposite Garden Inn Hilton - Conway Road, Dolgarrog LL32 8JS.
An Alladdins cave of treasures from around the world
Open 7 days a week: 12 noon until 4 pm
A truly unique shopping experience!
We also have a website which shows items and gives some information on some of the crafters:
www.hubdolgarrog.com
www.facebook.com/soulfullivinglifestyle
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To book your tour, visit our website or call us on 01492 701530
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Gift Guide Tweedies
Tweedies are 100% British and always make people
RibRide
smile. They are happy, original,
Give the gift of adventure
colourful, quirky and lovingly
with a gift certificate
handcrafted bears with cheeky
from RibRide. Discover
expressions. Be careful though,
the secret coves of
their personalities are as big and
Llanddwyn Island or
bold as their ears – and there’s
watch the dolphins on the East Coast; or if its a quick blast
often trouble in the workshop
up the Straits to gaze up at ‘Millionaires Row’ – they cater
cupboards especially when they
for everybody. Often cited as the number one adventure
get excited! So if you don’t want
tour boat company, RibRide has five star facilities and
to battle against the high street
has top of the range waterproofs available to use. An
crowds yet need a truly original gift designed and handcrafted
exhilarating experience from start to finish; we guarantee
with a whole lot of love then look no further ¬– there are lots of
you’ll hop off the boat ready to come back for more.
creatures eagerly awaiting their forever homes at Tweedies.
www.ribride.co.uk
www.tweedies.biz
Clare’s of Llandudno
Discover everything you need to make your loved ones feel special this Christmas at Clare’s of Llandudno. There’s a carefully selected range of gifts from handbags and hot water bottles to slippers, socks and seasonal foods. Whether it’s the gift of fashion with top brands such as GANT, Joules and Esprit, or the newest gadget for the kitchen from their cookshop, Clare’s has you covered this Christmas. www.claresllandudno.com
Afallon Mon Distillery
Two years ago, Afallon Mon Distillery accepted the challenge to produce a flavoured gin which would be a perfect fit for their
National Trust
company. Having conferred with their loyal customers they decided
Give that someone special a
on a subtle blend of blueberry and
whole year of memories with a
elderflower. With guidance from
National Trust gift membership.
master distiller Gerard Evans, Afallon
With more than 500 special
Mon set out to produce a beverage
places to explore, it’s a gift
that could equal their gold award-
that will make their year. An
winning, London dry gin. Blueberry,
individual membership costs
they discovered, adds a rich and
£84 for a year, or a family
slightly tart sweetness. Somewhat
membership starts from just
earthy, it is reminiscent of summer
£91.20.
berries and balances the botanical
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bitterness of the gin. Elderflower, however, confers a delicate, but contrasting floral essence, making this the perfect Christmas gift. www.afallonmon.com
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Plas Dinas
Give the gift of memories and treat your loved one to a gift voucher for the multi-award-winning five star Plas Dinas Country House, the former home of the remarkable Lord Snowdon. It offers ten individually styled bedrooms, beautiful grounds, award-winning Gunroom Restaurant, and attention to detail that rivals the best. It was awarded The Good Hotel Guides 2023 Editor’s Choice Historic Award and stole the show at the North Wales Tourism Awards taking home Go Food and Drink Award and Best Hotel 2022. Plas Dinas Country House also serves a delightful afternoon tea that is available daily in various settings throughout the house, with a choice of unique loose tea blends, delicious homemade cakes and dainty savouries. Gift voucher experiences are valid for two years from the date of purchase. www.plasdinas.co.uk
The Woodworks Garden Centre
Make Christmas even more special
Hub Dolgarrog
this year by visiting The Woodworks
If you are looking for Christmas gifts – or
Garden Centre and Café. The
wanting to treat yourself – then Hub Dolgarrog
Woodworks Gift Shop is stocked
is the place to visit. Full of
with seasonal collections including
unique items that have been
homeware, giftware,
handcrafted by over 30 local
jewellery, accessories
crafters, all of the gifts at Hub
and more. You’ll
Dolgarrog are all very reasonably
be sure to find the
priced. There are knitted, crocheted and sewn garments
North Wales Wildlife Trust
perfect gift even for the trickiest
‘Tis the season for giving! Get
recipient. The winter
into the festive spirit and show
Powder collection is
Welsh slate goods together with jams and
your support by shopping at the
filled with beautiful,
chutneys, prints, photos and paintings. There is
North Wales Wildlife Trust’s online
printed floral robes, scarves, hats
also a special section full of Christmas themed
store for those special Christmas
and children’s mittens, the range
decorations and gifts – including Christmas
gifts. From animal sponsorships,
flawlessly combines glamour and
themed cushions, ornaments and handmade
cards, calendars, wildlife guides
fun. Meanwhile “The Mill” at The
advent calendars. Open from 12 - 4pm every
or branded clothing – there’s
Woodworks Garden Centre is filled
day leading up to Christmas opposite the
something for everyone.
with gifts that are ideal for any
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garden enthusiast. Showcased
along with new and vintage jewellery. Wood-turned items,
Hilton Garden Inn in Dolgarrog. www.hubdolgarrog.com
of Zest Outdoor Living timber
Tweedmill
products including benches, seating, dining sets, arches, arbours
Tweedmill’s Christmas hampers are brimming with
and a variety of grow your own
a delightful assortment of treats. From chocolates
products and planters – there
to jams, crisps, biscuits, and cheese, their hampers
really is a Zest product to suit every
are a treasure trove of delicious surprises. But
garden.
the joy doesn’t stop there. You can also choose your own bespoke hamper by visiting their store. Handpick your favourite items, and they will lovingly wrap them in a hamper of your choice, creating a personalised gift that’s perfect for sharing with loved ones – or even indulging in yourself! tweedmill.co.uk
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in The Mill is the largest display
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The The The
Dead Faeries Dead Faeries A SELCTION OF MYTHICAL CURIOS Alternative gift shop offering a large selection of skulls, skeletons, tankards & goblets. Cauldrons, candles, sage, incense, books, tarot, crystals, silver jewellery, and other finery & shiny things. Jordash Clothing, Wild T-Shirts, alternative leggings & bags. Also stockists of Nemesis Now, the number one name in alternative gifts. A massive selection of the Witches of Pendle collectable witches.
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Get in touch now if you would like an appointment as they are selling fast
Voted
Bangor First Home, Gift and Leisure Retailer of the Year 2021
The Dead Faeries.
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Tweedies CLOSING DOWN SALE.
Julie Jones Art Expressive landscape paintings exploring connections to place and nature Many artworks are made outdoors in the landscape close to nature and weather in various locations in Wales
Bring the spirit of place into your home. Semi-abstract studio paintings exploring light, nature and memory. Paintings reveal the process of painting through strong use of colour, mark and texture. Capturing the energy of the dramatic interplay of the elements. · Original oil paintings available in a range of sizes · Signed Limited Edition Giclee prints · Linocut prints · Greeting cards
Handcrafted with a whole lot of love Greatly reduced prices See website for full details / availability Patricia Clanzy-Hodge Tel: 07917-264237
Website : www.juliejonesart.co.uk/gallery
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Instagram: @juliejonespainting @juliejonespainting on facebook
SOMETHING
DIFFERENT STYLISH And WELSH?
At Wales Tartan Centres, we have a HUGE range of Welsh tartan gifts ready to take that Christmas stress away. Bags, clutches, scarves, ties and more in Welsh name tartans such as Jones, Davies, Evans & Williams to name but a few!
BUYING FOR SOMEONE WITHOUT A WELSH FAMILY NAME? Choose from multiple generic tartans suitable for anyone and simply shop by colour and design instead, including our two brand new ladies tartans; Cotton Candy & Denim Sky.
HOME OF THE WELSH KILT
01792 474685 www.welsh-tartan.com
The Dead Faeries
Come and join in the magic at The Dead Faeries in the centre of Bangor at the Deiniol Centre. They have something for every member of your family whether they be magical or Muggles! For the boys in the family (of all ages) there is a large range of tankards, taxidermy and dragons – as well as a fabulous range of intriguing and amusing items from lava lamps to a fire breathing T-Rex! For the girls there are goblets, crystals and gorgeous statement faery statues – as well as the cutest selection of dogs and cats. All this and lots more can be found at The Dead Faeries, including Nightmare Before Christmas, pendle witches, skulls, cats (lots of cats!), figurines, cauldrons, wands, silver jewellery, a massive selection of tarot cards, runes, crystal balls and Palmistry hands
Aber Falls
www.thedeadfaeries.com
Located in the village of Abergwyngregyn, Aber Falls Distillery sits between the foothills
Cole and Co
of the Snowdonia mountain range and the Menai Strait. Here,
Cole and Co make handmade beauty products and
Aber Falls mills, distils and ages
home fragrances from their shop and workshop in
the perfect beverage to warm
Beaumaris. This Christmas their Nadolig Llawen range
the senses – their single malt
is fragranced with the warm, spicy scent of Zanzibar
whisky. With a golden hue and
Cedarwood. They have a range of products to suit all
subtly spiced flavour, the liquid
budgets, from handmade soaps to luxury gift sets.
is perfectly fitting for the winter
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period, making it the ideal gift for those who enjoy cosy comforts. www.aberfallsdistillery.com
Wales Tartan Centres
Porter’s Deli
Who doesn’t love food? Even the people in your life who are difficult to buy for love food, and the
Wales Tartan Centres have
team at Porter’s delicatessen in Llangollen love
a huge range of Welsh
putting hampers together. Perfect! Porter’s Deli
tartan gifts ready to take
can tailor the hampers to your requirements
that Christmas stress away.
and budget so your gift is personalised and
Bags, clutches, scarves,
unique. Some recent examples are a salt
ties and more in Welsh
themed, gluten free hamper for a customer’s
name tartans such as
eighth wedding anniversary, a miniature gin
Jones, Davies, Evans and
tasting hamper, a Welsh produce hamper, and a chef’s hamper with
Williams to name but a
paella spices, rice, oils, vinegars and lots of mouth-watering ingredients.
few! Choose from multiple
They have a range of trays and baskets for you to choose from or, if you
generic tartans suitable for
have a basket that you would like to re-use, then Porter’s can fill it with
anyone and simply shop by colour and design
delicious products for you and make it look beautiful. Their packaging
instead, including their two brand new ladies
material is all compostable or recyclable, and they can add bows, tags
tartans; Cotton Candy & Denim Sky.
and cards if you wish. They also offer a delivery service.
www.welsh-tartan.com
www.portersdeli.co.uk
Julie Jones Art
Julie Jones Art produces oil paintings directly outside in the wild landscape of Wales, and studio paintings inspired by nature, land and weather. Many paintings are informed by locations in Eryri from the mountains to the coast. Julie offers original paintings in oil on canvas or board which are available unframed or in natural wooden box frames, and high quality signed limited edition Giclee prints to order, available mounted or framed. Her original works are textured and show the process of layers, brush strokes and mark-making, bringing out the beauty of painted marks and the drama of the interaction of colour. www.juliejonesart.co.uk/gallery
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Mynydd Sleddog
If you’re looking for a super special snow dog Christmas gift then look no further than Mynydd Sleddog Adventures! Wales’ only outdoor activity provider specialising in husky rides and sled dog adventures with a team of racing sled dogs, Mynydd Sleddog’s offers amazing adventures for individuals, families and groups. So if you, your family or friends love happy working dogs and the great outdoors, why not consider booking an adventure? Christmas adventure gift vouchers, plush husky teds, handcrafted husky themed Christmas cards and sponsor a husky all make great gift ideas. www.mynyddsleddogadventures.com
Welsh Lady Preserves
At their jam factory on the Llŷn Peninsula, the Jones family has been making award winning sweet preserves and savoury condiments for 50 years. Their products have won a remarkable number of awards for taste and quality over the years, including the ultimate accolade of Supreme Champion on two separate occasions at the “Great Taste Awards” run by
Clogau
The luxurious 12 Days of Clogau box contains a daily gift for the festive period from 25th December to 5th
the Guild of Fine Food Retailers. Welsh Lady Preserves believe in making fine food products in an honest traditional way, with carefully chosen ingredients lovingly prepared and cooked in copper-bottomed open boiling pans. So why not spread a little love this Christmas with Welsh Lady Preserves? www.welshladypreserves.com
January, including seven
Peers the Jewellers
silver jewellery pieces – all containing rare Welsh gold
At Peers you can be sure that the creative artistic flare of
– and five accessories worth
the goldsmith, the incredible gift of the gemstone cutter
over £880. With an RRP of
and the complete conviction of the final piece is nowhere
just £500, that’s an amazing
better exhibited than in their treasure house of dreams
saving of over 40%. Launches
come true. They offer a full range of top quality, British
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1st November – limited
made unique pieces that make the perfect Christmas gift
quantities available.
for that special person in your life…
www.clogau.co.uk
www.peersthejeweller.co.uk
Penderyn
Did you know that Penderyn Llandudno Distillery has a range of gifts? They sell tour and masterclass vouchers, gift vouchers, as well as all of their whiskies and spirits. But did you know that they also sell merchandise – including glassware, flasks, t-shirts, pens and much more? Their Llandudno shop is open seven days a week from 9am-5pm.
Soulful Living Lifestyle Boutique
Soulful Living Lifestyle Boutique is a quirky shopping experience offering an eclectic mix of unique and original artisan gifts, jewellery and Fairtrade clothing. An Aladdin’s cave of treasures from around the world, Soulful Living Lifestyle Boutique is a truly unique shopping experience! They have two stores for you to come and browse around – The Deiniol Shopping Centre in Bangor and 4 Market Square, Beaumaris. www.facebook.com/soulfullivinglifestyle
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The Old Post Office, 10 Church Street Beaumaris, Anglesey, LL58 8AB
CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEA
£10 & £20 VOUCHERS AVAILABLE CALL IN AT 1891 OR RHYL PAVILION THEATRE BOX OFFICE TO BUY
Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways
The Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways offer a wide range of gift ideas, either from their gift shops in Caernarfon and Porthmadog, or from their webshop. For the railway enthusiast in your life, there are books, models and DVD’s, Christmas cards and calendars. There is a great range of local interest books, and novels by local authors. In
Greenfield Valley Museum
Give the gift of exploring, discovery
addition, you will find mugs, bags, sheep, puffins
and play this Christmas. Greenfield
and lots of stocking fillers. Browse the webshop,
Valley has a wealth of history
or call in to look round and grab a coffee in one
behind it, from the collections
of their station cafés. Travel Experience Gift cards
in their museum to the historic
can also be purchased online.
buildings dotted around the valley
www.festrail.co.uk
itself. The museum focuses on
RN Williams
Greenfield’s farming and industrial past. With colourful displays and interactives, the museum is a
Bursting with delicious, easy-to-follow recipes for
great way to find out more about
traditional range cookers, RN Williams has a selection of
the surprising importance of
cook books that take you through oven temperature and
Greenfield as a centre of industry.
placement, no matter which model of cooker you own.
There’s a piece of the past around
Whether you’re looking for entertainment ideas, a quick
every corner so what will you
sweet treat for the kids, or a family dinner that’ll keep
discover? Plus activity and event
everyone happy. From baking to preserving, roasting to
days make a visit to the museum
grilling, and slow cooking in between, you can fill Monday
a memorable and informative
to Sunday with spicy, sweet, and savoury delights – or gift
experience for all ages. Annual
somebody the same delightful experience…
passes make the ideal gift as they
www.rnwilliams.co.uk
include many benefits such as
SP Wildlife Art
SP Wildlife Art, run by Artists of the Year 2023 finalist Sophie Parkhill, provides
entry into the museum, select events and activities for 12 months from date of purchase. greenfieldvalley.com
realistic wildlife paintings that bring a breath of nature back into your home. Also a well-known pet and human portrait artist in North Wales, there is now the option to purchase gift vouchers for your recipients to book in for 2024. Want to take an original painting or framed print away the same day? View her collections at Artworks 2 Gallery, BetwsY-Coed where they’re also available to purchase in person. www.spwildlifeart.com
Peter Lucas Power Tools Christmas is coming, so why not buy them something useful?! Treat your loved ones to a Makita. Peter Lucas Power Tools sell a wide range of Makita products, from bit sets to breakers. They have over 35 years of experience helping you find the right tool, and they honour the warranty in store and have mechanics to repair them onsite too. www.peterlucaspowertools.co.uk
Oriel Beth Horrocks Gallery
Looking for an extra special gift that will last all year? Why not buy the 2024 Beth Horrocks calendar? Or head on over to the gift section on the Beth Horrocks website for even more ideas… www.bethhorrocks.com
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Zip World
Looking to gift something they’ll never forget this Christmas? Look no further than a Zip World voucher… With countless unique adventures
Afonwen
to choose from – from the world’s fastest zip
a fabulous lamp from Afonwen. They
an underground cavern, there’s sure to be an
Light up someone’s Christmas with have a huge range of lamps on display, ranging from a lantern with antique
line to the world’s first adventure golf set in incredible experience to suit anyone. www.zipworld.co.uk
style metal works to a large Tiffany style lamp that is bound to be the talking point for years to come. afonwen.co.uk
Ty Nook
Ty Nook is a gorgeous gift shop located on the narrow lane from Llangollen’s landmark bridge towards the Riverside Walk. Established in 2018, this little family business offers a range of lovely things from Wales and across the globe. Ty Nook is an official stockist of Melin Tregwynt woven Welsh blankets and has just taken delivery of a fresh batch of sumptuous wares from the famous Pembrokeshire
Bay Tree Gallery
Based in Valley, Anglesey,
mill in time for the chillier weather. You’ll also find contemporary
Bay Tree Gallery offers a
jewellery from local designers, a good selection of coffee table reads,
bespoke framing service
soaps from Snowdonia, cards, stationery and a toy section brimming
as well as offering lots of
with delights to keep the little ones amused. Filled with gift ideas,
local artist’s work and gifts.
most of which you won’t find anywhere else in the area, Ty Nook is a
They have lots of different
must visit, especially in the run up to Christmas.
gift ideas, such as a 2024
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North Wales tide chart – the perfect gift for all those people that love to be in or by the sea.
Number 25 Bar & Bistro
Why not give your loved ones the gift of spending time with each other? Number 25 is the local bar and bistro for Rhos-on-Sea, serving Italian-inspired cuisine in a contemporary environment – making it the perfect night out for those special people in your life. Gift vouchers are available, so either give the restaurant a quick ring or just pop on down to pick one up. 01492 541145
North Wales Magazine!
The perfect gift for that person who simply loves North Wales! A subscription to North Wales Magazine makes a great present, and keeps giving every month of the year. The recipient will enjoy a copy of the magazine being delivered through their door each and every month, so they can keep tabs on what’s going on in the region as well as learn about our fascinating history. We have gift vouchers available so we can either post one to you or directly to the lucky recipient… northwalesmagazine.com/subscribe
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