Competition | Win a Farm Stay worth £850

We have a weekend break at Devon’s Collacott Farm to be won, where you can spend time with horses to deepen your connection to loved ones

Sometimes, when you slow life down, the memories ramp up. Whether it’s a long woodland walk with the dog, a spot of family den building, or simply taking a seat and absorbing the nature around you, some of the best moments happen when life eases.

Tucked away in the north Devon countryside, Collacott Farm offers friends and families the opportunity to press pause to create memories that they’ll cherish for a lifetime. With six beautifully restored stone cottages all set within woodland and farmland, Collacott Farm strives to strengthen the connection between people and nature. In order to do this, it hosts Guided Horse Connection ™ sessions, a unique experience where guests can connect with horses in a relaxed environment and learn from the way that these gentle animals respond to the people around them.

If this sounds like pure heaven, then you’ll want to enter our competition. The Simple Things has teamed up with Collacott Farm to offer one lucky reader and up to five guests and two dogs the chance to win a two-night self-catering stay, worth £850. A Guided Horse Connection™ session is included in the prize, giving guests the chance to discover new things about each other, bringing them closer together – no riding required.

So take a moment, enter our competition, and you could soon be enjoying the benefits that being closer to nature, and in particular horses, can provide in strengthening connection.

For more information and to book, visit: collacott.uk or follow on Instagram at: @collacottfarm

How to enter

For your chance to win a stay at Collacott Farm, worth £850, enter our competition by clicking the button below and answering the following question by the closing date of 9 September 2026. 

Q: Which English county is Collacott Farm in?

Terms and conditions

The competition closes at 11.59pm on 9 September 2026. One winner will be selected at random from all correct entries received and notified soon after. Subject to availability. The prize is a two-night stay at Collacott Farm in north Devon for up to six people and two dogs with a Guided Horse Connection ™ session included. The prize must be taken on a weekend (Fri-Sun) between 01.04.27 and 30.09.27, excluding UK school holidays. Booking must be made directly with Collacott Farm within 28 days of being notified. If the winner cannot be contacted or does not respond with 14 days, a new winner will be selected. Transport to and from the venue is the winner’s responsibility. The winner cannot transfer the prize or swap it for cash. Collacott Farm reserves the right to substitute the prize for one of equal or greater value if deemed necessary. Details of our full terms and conditions are on p125 of the magazine and online at icebergpress.co.uk/comprules. 

Competition | Win a Bag for Life from Wildish

Created to add a touch of adventure to your everyday, Wildish bags are built to last and gather a lifetime of stories

When Oscar and Nell started making Wildish bags seven years ago, it wasn’t really because they wanted to make bags. It was because they wanted to spend more time outside, with other people – the bags were almost an accident. They wanted something that could be thrown in the back of the car, taken swimming, stuffed with sandwiches and could make an ordinary Tuesday feel like a bit more of an adventure.

They couldn’t find what they wanted, so they made it. To their surprise, people started buying them. Every bag is made here in Britain in small batches from organic dry-waxed cotton canvas. They’re designed to last for years, and if something goes wrong, Wildish would rather repair them than encourage you to buy another one. Because the best bags aren’t the pristine ones, they’re the faded ones – the ones that have become part of the family. The ones that make you think, ‘Oh, that’s the bag I took to Skye’ or ‘That’s still got sand in it from Cornwall’ – even if, these days, it mostly just carries your laptop to work.

Over the years, that same thinking has shaped everything else the pair has done. Wildish Club – the community-building non-profit funded by the bag sales – their coffee, clothing, enamelware and Snail
Mail Club all exist for much the same reason, to help people spend a bit more time outside and a bit more time together.

If you’d like to bag a bit of the Wildish spirit then we have a Gouthwaite backpack (above), worth £215, to be won, while two lucky runners up will each receive a Ramsgill crossbody bag (below), worth £75 each. So enter today and you could soon be setting off on your own Wildish adventure. They make the bags. The stories are up to you.

How to enter 

For a chance to win a Wildish bag, enter by clicking the button below and answering the following question by the closing date of 9 September 2026.

Q: What is the name of the bag Wildish are offering as the main prize in this competition?

For more info, visit wildishstore.com or follow on Instagram at: @wildish.uk

Terms and conditions

The competition closes at 11.59pm on 9 September 2026. One winner and two runners-up will be selected at random from all correct entries received and notified soon after. Subject to availability. The winners cannot transfer their prize or swap for cash. Details of our full terms and conditions are on p125 of the magazine and online at: icebergpress.co.uk/comprules. 

Competition | Win a Set of National Trust Books

Make more time for the things you love – whether that’s exploring the UK, bringing delicious food to your table, or discovering nature’s wonders – with your very own collection of National Trust books.

This summer we’re giving three lucky winners a bundle of National Trust books worth more than £100 each!

For the food lovers, make salads the main event at your next summer BBQ with Irresistible Salads. With over 80 flavour-packed recipes from around the world, this wonderfully varied recipe book proves that salads can be bold, satisfying and utterly delicious – not just a side dish.

If you prefer something sweet, The National Trust Book of Biscuits is full of classic and modern biscuit recipes for teatime, picnics, and everything in between.

Want to spend more time outside? Learn how to create a space you’ll cherish all year round, no matter its size, shape or location with How to Create Beautiful Flowerbeds and Borders.

Discover the bees that live all around us with bestselling author Dave Goulson’s The Bee Spotter’s Guide – perfect to pop in your bag for a day out. For fungi fans, you’ll also have the chance to win an early copy of The Fungi Spotter’s Guide!

Get ready for your next adventure in the UK with inspiring routes, scenic walks and gorgeous camping guides to help plan your trip – you’ll find the perfect antidote to fast-paced living inside Great British Journeys, 100 Classic Country Walks and Under the Stars.

There’s something for every reader in this amazing collection, so enter now for the chance to win!

The Prize

We have three sets to give away, which each include The National Trust Book of Biscuits, The Bee Spotter’s Guide, The Fungi Spotter’s Guide, How to Create Beautiful Flowerbeds and Borders, Great British Journeys, Irresistible Salads, Under the Stars and 100 Classic Country Walks. Each set is worth £110.92.

To enter

To enter the competition, click the button below and answer the following question:

Q: The Irresistible Salads book contains how many flavoured packed recipes?

Terms and conditions

The competition closes at 11.59pm on 28th August 2026. A book bundle includes 1 x The National Trust Book of Biscuits, 1 x National Trust The Bee Spotter’s Guide, 1 x National Trust The Fungi Spotter’s Guide, 1 x National Trust How to Create Beautiful Flowerbeds and Borders, 1 x National Trust Great British Journeys, 1 x National Trust 100 Classic Country Walks, 1 x National Trust Under the Stars, 1 x National Trust Irresistible Salads. 3 winners will be selected at random from all correct entries received and notified soon after. Subject to availability. The winner cannot transfer their prizes or swap them for cash. Details of our full terms and conditions are on p125 and online at: icebergpress.co.uk/comprules.

Competition | Win Tickets to My Neighbour Totoro and an overnight London Stay

Discover the magic of My Neighbour Totoro with an overnight stay and tickets to see this
West End hit

Winner of six Olivier awards, My Neighbour Totoro has been mesmerising audiences in the West End for over a year and now The Simple Things is offering one lucky reader and a guest the chance to experience the magic with a pair of tickets to see this awe-inspiring adaptation at London’s Gillian Lynne Theatre, plus a stay at The Cumberland Hotel with breakfast.

Moved from the city to the countryside while their mother recuperates, My Neighbour Totoro follows two sisters, Satsuki and Mei, as they explore their new surroundings and the magical creatures that inhabit them – including Totoro, the ancient protector of the forest. Soon, the girls are caught up in the creatures’ adventures, and are subsequently transported to a long-forgotten world of spirits, sprites and magic.

With jaw-dropping puppetry, this stage adaptation of the Studio Ghibli classic animation is brought to you by the Royal Shakespeare Company and Executive Producer Joe Hisaishi in collaboration with Nippon TV and Improbable.

For your chance to win a pair of tickets* with an overnight stay at London’s The Cumberland Hotel, we’re asking you to write a haiku inspired by the spirit of Totoro, whether that’s friendship, woodland walks, rainstorms, childhood wonder, trees, gardens or the quiet magic of nature. So get creative and you and a guest could soon be enjoying the wonder of Totoro.

For more about the show and to book, visit: totoroshow.com or follow at: @totoroshow

About haikus

A haiku is a traditional form of Japanese poetry made up of three lines with a 5-7-5 syllable structure. Often inspired by nature, the seasons or everyday moments, haikus are thoughtful and evocative.

Line one: 5 syllables

Line two: 7 syllables

Line three: 5 syllables

How to enter 

For your chance to win two tickets to see My Neighbour Totoro, plus an overnight stay, enter your haiku into the competition by clicking the button below by the closing date of 15 August 2026.

Terms and conditions

The competition closes at 11.59pm on 15 August 2026. One winner will be selected on 01.09.26 and contacted by Bicycle Partnerships Ltd via email. The winner has one week to claim their prize, which must be redeemed by 01.12.26. *The prize is two tickets to see My Neighbour Totoro, subject to availability, and excluding Bank Holidays and school holiday periods. At least one person must be over 18. The prize also includes a one-night stay for two in a double room at The Cumberland Hotel, including breakfast. No other expenses are included and the winner is responsible for transport to and from the venue. The winner cannot transfer the prize or swap it for cash. Maximum one entry per person. All haikus must be original and not created by AI. Entries will be judged by representatives from the production team of My Neighbour Totoro at the Royal Shakespeare Company based on creativity, originality and relevance to the theme. The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. The promoter reserves the right to amend or close the giveaway at any time, without notice. Details of our full terms and conditions are on p125 of the magazine and online at icebergpress.co.uk/comprules. 

Competition | Win a Soap Bundle from the Little Soap Company

Sustainable soap brand, Little Soap Company, is celebrating two new scent additions to indulge the senses

Should you be in a lather about soap, Little Soap Company’s award-winning range offers a cleansing experience that’s kind to your skin, your home and the planet. British-made, sustainable and fully recyclable, the range has products for sensitive skin, hair, face and baby, while the brand continues to champion natural, ethical products without compromising on quality or luxury.

This year, Little Soap Company proudly received the King’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainability, recognising its commitment to environmentally conscious innovation. From Carbon Neutral certification to the use of RSPO-certified sustainable palm oil, sustainability remains at the heart of every product. Each soap is cruelty-free, vegan certified and free from detergents, SLS, sulphates and parabens, delivering a gentle yet effective cleanse for all skin types.

Its latest launch, the new Naturals Signature Scent Edit, brings fine fragrance inspiration into an everyday soap bar using only essential oils and trusted natural recipes. The luxurious collection features two indulgent blends: Lime, Basil & Mandarin, which combines bright citrus notes with fresh herbs and finely ground thyme leaves for a crisp, revitalising cleanse, while Pink Pepper & Lychee blends soft sweetness with delicate spice and pink clay for an indulgent ritual.

If this is prompting you to sniff out your nearest bar of Little Soap Company soap, then our competition should be right up your street. We have 12 soap bundles to give away, each worth £22.75. They contain a Lime, Basil & Mandarin Naturals Signature Scent soap, A Pink Pepper & Lychee Naturals Signature Scent soap, a Little Soap Company tin and an Artisan Bamboo Shower Mitt. So enter today and you could clean up.

For more, visit littlesoapcompany.co.uk or follow on Instagram at: @little_soap_co

For more information, visit littlesoapcompany.co.uk or follow on Instagram at: @little_soap_co

How to enter

For your chance to win one of 12 soap bundles, worth £22.75 each, enter our competition by clicking the button below and answering the following question by the closing date of 7 August 2026. 

Q: Which royal award did The Little Soap Company win this year?

Terms and conditions

The competition closes at 11.59pm on 7 August 2026. Twelve winners will be selected at random from all correct entries received and notified soon after. Subject to availability. The winners cannot transfer their prize or swap it for cash. Details of our full terms and conditions are on p125 of the magazine and online at icebergpress.co.uk/comprules.

Competition | Win £500 to Spend at One.World

Whether it’s adding seasonal updates to your home or getting your garden ready for a summer spent outdoors, give your space a refresh thanks to One.World

At One.World, we believe that the spaces we live in – both indoors and out – shape the way we feel. A table set beneath open skies, a quiet corner filled with greenery, or a well-worn chair by the door… it’s often the simplest details that bring us most comfort.

We’re offering one lucky reader the chance to win a £500 One.World shopping spree – an opportunity to create a space that feels just right for the season ahead.

As summer settles in, our focus turns to outdoor living. Garden furniture, planters and easy, relaxed pieces designed for slow lunches, warm evenings and time spent outside. Rooted in natural materials and gentle, considered design, many of our collections are crafted from reclaimed wood, chosen for its character, durability and the story it brings to each piece.

As a family-led brand, we care deeply about the homes our pieces become part of. From considered design to thoughtful sourcing, everything we do is shaped by a genuine connection to our customers, something that’s reflected in the trust and loyalty they continue to show us.

We’re also committed to giving back, planting a tree for every One.World purchase made. A small gesture that contributes to something much bigger, while continuing our focus on using reclaimed and responsibly sourced materials wherever possible.

Whether you’re refreshing a garden space or adding simple touches indoors, it’s an opportunity to choose pieces that feel right for your home, and to create somewhere to gather, to pause, and to enjoy the season as it unfolds.

For more information and inspiration, visit one.world or follow on Instagram at: @onedotworld

How to enter

For your chance to win £500 to spend at One.World, enter our competition by clicking the button below and answering the following question by the closing date of 10 July 2026.

Q: How does One.World ‘give back’ to the planet with each purchase?

Terms and conditions

The competition closes at 11.59pm on 10 July 2026. One winner will be selected at random from all correct entries received and notified soon after. Subject to availability. The winner cannot transfer the prize or swap it for cash. Details of our full terms and conditions are on p125 of the magazine and online at: icebergpress.co.uk/comprules. 

Competition | Win a Cooking with Wild Foraged Ingredients course

ESSE is offering one lucky reader the chance to create fabulous food from foraged finds, all under the watchful eye of Michelin-trained chef, Dominique Ashford 

There’s something quietly thrilling about eating food you’ve gathered yourself. The sharp green hit of wild garlic, the faint sweetness of meadowsweet blossom, the earthy promise of something found along a hedgerow path. Foraged ingredients carry a story that no supermarket shelf can replicate, and this July, you could discover that magic, too.

ESSE Cookers and Michelin-trained chef Dominique Ashford are offering one lucky reader of The Simple Things and a guest the chance to win two places on their Cooking with Wild Foraged Ingredients course*, held on Saturday 11 July at the ESSE Cookers showroom in Barnoldswick, Lancashire. The prize is worth £350.

With a gentle guided walk local to the ESSE showroom, where Dominique will introduce you to the seasonal wild plants growing in nearby hedgerows and meadows. Back in the kitchen, the real fun begins. With just six places on the course, it’s an intimate, hands-on experience where you’ll make wild herb oils, a foraged savoury tart, wild garlic focaccia, and a meadowsweet and fruit tart, as
well as exploring techniques for drying, fermenting, and preserving your finds.

Dominique trained at Michelin-starred Roux Brothers restaurants and went on to become head pastry chef at the Houses of Parliament. These days she channels that exceptional background into teaching others to cook with confidence, and nowhere is that more joyful than in the company of wild, seasonal ingredients. The course is held in the showroom of ESSE, the beloved British range cooker manufacturer whose high-performance ovens have been beautifully hand-crafted since 1854.

For more information and inspiration, visit esse.com or follow on Instagram: @esse1854

How to enter

For your chance to win two places on ESSE’s foraged food experience with Dominique Ashford, enter our competition by clicking the button below and answering the following question by the closing date of 12 June 2026.

Q Where is the Esse Cookers showroom located?

Terms and conditions

The competition closes at 11.59pm on 12 June 2026. One winner will be selected at random from all correct entries received and notified soon after. Subject to availability. *The winner and their guest must be available on 11 July 2026, no alternative date is available. Transport to and from the venue and any accommodation needed is the responsibility of the winner. The winner cannot transfer the prize or swap it for cash. Details of our full terms and conditions are on p125 and online at: icebergpress.co.uk/comprules.

Competition | Win a Weekend Retreat worth £780

With increasingly busy lives, we could all benefit from a little time to pause and reset. The Tree Relaxation Retreat offers just that and we have a weekend break to be won

Voted one of the top 20 retreats in the world by The Times, The Tree Relaxation Retreat is tucked away in the heart of Rosedale, overlooking the North York Moors. No pretensions. No gimmicks. Just a heavenly location, wholesome vegetarian food, and a nurturing environment where you can properly let go. Guests often let out a big sigh of relief the moment they arrive, releasing whatever’s been weighing on their mind.

Owners Edward and Clare have created a genuine home from home where the silence seeps into your being, helping you to reset. With over 50 years of experience in yoga, meditation and relaxation between them, Edward and Clare have created somewhere that genuinely changes how people feel.

Deep relaxation weekends run throughout the year, featuring gentle yoga, qigong, mindfulness meditation and guided relaxation. You might also wander the stunning valley, soak in the hot and cold tubs overlooking unspoilt countryside, unwind in the sauna, or enjoy a holistic massage.

The food deserves a mention, too – hearty homemade soups, fresh bread, veggie dishes using vegetables from The Tree’s own garden. No need to dress up. Everyone eats together at the same table, so you’re never short of company.

Come alone. Come with friends. Hire the whole house and chapel for a private retreat. However you visit, all facilities are included. And for every booking, the retreat will also plant you a tree.

If this has inspired you, then The Simple Things has teamed up with The Tree Relaxation Retreat to offer one lucky reader and a friend a relaxation weekend, worth £780. So, enter our competition
and hopefully you’ll soon be soaking in the wellbeing benefits that The Tree Relaxation Retreat has to offer.

For more information, visit: thetree.earth or follow on Insta: @thetreerelaxationretreat

How to enter

For your chance to win a weekend stay for you and a friend at The Tree Relaxation Retreat, worth £780, enter our competition by clicking the button below and answering the following question by the closing date of 12 June 2026. 

Q: Where is the Tree Relaxation Retreat?

Terms and conditions

The competition closes at 11.59pm on 12 June 2026. One winner will be selected at random from all correct entries received and notified soon after. Subject to availability. Travel to and from the retreat is the responsibility of the winner. The winner cannot transfer the prize or swap it for cash. Details of our full terms and conditions are on p125 and online at: icebergpress.co.uk/comprules. 

Competition | Win a family or pair of tickets to ALSO Festival worth up to £420

ALSO: The UK’s most inspirational summer festival combining ideas, music, comedy and wellness  alongside adventures in food and nature, returns to Park Farm, Compton Verney, Warwickshire from 10th-12th July 2026 and you could be there, too!

We have two family (or couple’s tickets) to give away to allow you to enjoy everything the ALSO festival has to offer. The ideas programme is truly inspired: the Turner Prize-winner Grayson Perry has just been announced; bestselling author Sathnam Sanghera brings his brilliantly original new book; writer and presenter Claudia Hammond shares the psychological toolkit for anyone suffering overwhelm; tech commentator Jamie Bartlett provides guidance on how to talk to AI. Music-wise, there’s PVA, Afriquoi, Chris Coull, Purdy Smith and Tribo, alongside comedians including Mark Thomas, Esther Manito and Marcel Lucont’s Cabaret Fantastique.

There’s a generous helping of quality food and drink, with long-table dining from Aram by Imad, a Woodland Lunch with River Cottage, and a themed Saturday Night Feast of Fortunes with Georgia Hearn. Plus a cookbook tasting demo from Petty Elliot, Curious Cheese Pairings with Emma Young, Venetian cocktail tasting and a fabulously fun Bingo Brunch.  

Wellness partners Numinity bring a curated programme of transformative experiences including a Manifestation Lab, Fortuitous Breathwork, Rage Release and Ecstatic Dance. From the daily Run Club, to TrAiLdAnCe with Stornoway’s Oli Steadman to exploring the stunning site with Outdoor Adventure Girls, enjoying a literary walk with Ella Berthoud or joining a guided foraging walk, there are plenty of ways to reset and reconnect.

Always experiential, ALSO’s packed with creative workshops including Sara Cant’s Foraged Fascinators and Summer Wreaths, 4160 Tuesdays’ Make Your Own Perfume, and Greg McLeod’s Sequential Art, Comic and Storyboarding Masterclass.

And ALSO’s glorious half-mile wide lake takes centre stage with a lakeside sauna and cold plunge, SUP experiences, and Wild Swimming at its most magical with guided Dusk and Starlit sessions.

How to enter

Two lucky readers can win a family weekend ticket or a pair of adult weekend tickets worth £390–£420. Simply click the button below and answer the following question:

Q: Who are ALSO partnering with for the Woodland Lunch this year?

Terms and conditions

The competition closes at 11.59pm on 22nd May 2026. Two winners will be selected at random from all correct entries received and notified soon after. The winners will receive either a family ticket (2 adults and up to 4 children) or 2 adult tickets to ALSO Festival, valid 10th - 12th July 2026. Please note, standard camping is included with the tickets, but winners must provide their own camping equipment. Campers can stay on 12th July too, but must be off site by 10am on Monday 13th July. The prize is non-transferable, non-exchangeable and cannot be redeemed for monetary value. Winners are also responsible for making their own way to and from the festival. Details of our full terms and conditions are on p125 and online at at icebergpress.co.uk/comprules.

Competition | Win one of four garden benches from Lazy Susan

Lazy Susan offers minimal upkeep and maximum style, so you can sit back and enjoy your garden all year round with a bench worth £279

Spring is here and with it, the prospect of getting outdoors and enjoying fresh air, sunshine, and all that your outdoor space has to offer. For many, the arrival of warmer weather means laborious chores maintaining garden furniture ready for the year ahead. However, if you’d prefer to be sowing and potting rather than sanding and treating, then Lazy Susan garden furniture may be the answer.

After years of struggling to maintain his teak garden table, it became clear to business owner Michael Scott that the long-term solution was not fighting a losing battle with wood, but using cast aluminium instead. After much searching, product testing and deliberation, Lazy Susan was born and now features timeless designs that are maintenance-free, rust-proof and can be left outside all year round.

From a charming circular four-seater, through to a spacious table for twelve, Lazy Susan has a large variety of outdoor furniture to choose from. What’s more, when you buy a set there are great discounts on extras – such as a coordinating bench for additional seating, as well as on parasols and cushions in gorgeous tonal colours.

If this sounds right up your garden path, then The Simple Things has teamed up with Lazy Susan to offer four lucky readers the chance to win a Jasmine bench in antique bronze (rrp: £279.95). This comfortable seat can be used alongside any garden table set or as a standalone piece, and will undoubtedly be somewhere to sit and enjoy your outside space this year and for many years to come.

For more, visit lazysusanfurniture.co.uk or follow on Instagram at: @lazysusanfurniture.

How to enter

For your chance to win one of four Lazy Susan Jasmine benches, worth over £279 each, enter our competition by clicking the button below and answering the following question by the closing date of 15 May 2026.

Question: What is the name of the bench that is up for grabs?

Terms and conditions

The competition closes at 11.59pm on 15 May 2026. Four winners will be selected at random from all correct entries received and notified soon after. Subject to availability. The winners cannot transfer
the prize or swap it for cash. Details of our full terms and conditions are on p125 of the magazine and online at icebergpress.co.uk/comprules. 

Competition | Win a Nourishing Skin Food Bundle from Weleda

Weleda’s iconic Skin Food range has been nourishing skin for 100 years and we’re marking the celebrations with two product bundles up for grabs

This year, Weleda – the original green beauty brand – really has something to celebrate as its iconic Skin Food marks its 100th anniversary. And you could be celebrating, too, as we’ve teamed up with Weleda to offer two lucky readers the chance to win a bundle of its nourishing Skin Food products, worth over £160 each.

Having nurtured dry skin for over a century, Skin Food’s award-winning formula remains unchanged – proof that healthy-looking, glowing skin never goes out of style. Created with microbiome-friendly ingredients, including its signature botanicals: calendula, chamomile, rosemary and viola tricolor, it helps to restore the skin’s protective barrier. And, as its popularity continues to grow, so too does
its product family. Over the past year, four new products have also joined the Skin Food family: Skin Food Super Serum; Skin Food Glow Serum Drops; Skin Food Lip Stick; and Skin Food Super Eye Cream.

A leading manufacturer of certified natural skincare and holistic healthcare products in over 50 countries, Weleda has harnessed nature’s healing power through sustainable practices such as biodynamic farming and fair supply chains. As a B-Corp, Weleda is committed to sustainability, with products certified by NATRUE, cruelty-free, and free from artificial preservatives, GMOs,
and microplastics.

For your chance to win a Skin Food bundle featuring its best-selling products – and to see why a Skin Food product is bought globally every 2.5 seconds – enter our competition and you could soon be enjoying the nourishing goodness that has made Weleda a classic for over a century.

For more information, visit weleda.co.uk or follow on Instagram at: @weledauk.

How to enter

For your chance to win one of two Weleda bundles, worth over £160 each, enter our competition by clicking the button below and answering the following question by the closing date of 15 May 2026.

Q: Which anniversary is Weleda Skin Food marking this year?

Terms and conditions

The competition closes at 11.59pm on 15 May 2026. Two winners will be selected at random from all correct entries received and notified soon after. Subject to availability. The winners cannot transfer their prize or swap it for cash. Details of our full terms and conditions are on p125 of the magazine and online at: icebergpress.co.uk/comprules.

Competition | Win a Family Ticket to Just So Festival worth £500

Tumble into the magical world of Just So Festival this summer and give your family an unforgettable adventure. Set within the enchanting grounds of Rode Hall Estate in Cheshire, the festival returns from Friday 21 - Sunday 23 August 2026 for a weekend bursting with imagination and creativity.

Just So is a festival of wild freedom and glittering wonder, created especially for children and their families. It’s a weekend full of joyful play, vibrant music, breathtaking circus and captivating performances. Come and discover magic round every corner - in the dappled sunlight of woodland glades, in the crackle of a campfire, in a whispered story under a canopy of stars.

The Prize:

One lucky winner will receive 2 adult and 2 child weekend camping tickets to Just So Festival, valid Friday 21 - Sunday 23 August 2026. Please note, winners must provide their own camping equipment. The prize does not include a parking pass; parking must be purchased separately via the festival website and is subject to availability. The prize is non-transferable, non-exchangeable and cannot be redeemed for monetary value.

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to step away from the everyday and immerse your family in a weekend of wonder and shared discovery. Enter today and start counting down to a summer adventure like no other.

How to enter

For a chance to win, click on the button below and answer the following question:

Q: Which country does the Just So festival take place in?

Terms and conditions

The competition closes at 11.59pm on 30 April 2026. The winner will be selected at random from all correct entries received and notified soon after. Subject to availability. The winner cannot transfer the prize or swap for cash. Details of our full terms and conditions are on p125 and online at: icebergpress.co.uk/comprules. 

Competition | Win a year's supply of flowers from Scilly

Cheer your year with fresh scented flowers delivered direct to your front door, thanks to Scilly Flowers

Just imagine the smile on the face of someone who receives a gift box of scented flowers through the post on a dull mid-winter day. Enter our competition and you could win 12 boxes of scented narcissi – worth over £290 – to send to your friends… however, we won’t judge if you choose to enjoy a few yourself.

Grown in the traditional way in a patchwork of small, sheltered fields on the Isles of Scilly off the Cornish coast, the winter crop of scented narcissi flourishes outdoors without any additional heat or light from October to Easter.

As the flowers are delivered directly from where they’re grown, they have a far lower carbon footprint than those grown in heated glasshouses or flown in from further afield. This makes scented narcissi one of the most sustainable and thoughtful ways to give flowers and brighten a loved one’s day, whether it’s Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day or just to let a friend or family member know that you’re thinking about them.

Once the scented narcissi season comes to an end, owners of Scilly Flowers, Zoe and Ben Julian, and their team turn their attention to a mixture of spring flowers such as iris and gladioli. As summer starts, the pickers at Churchtown Farm on the island of St Martin’s, start harvesting the summer crop of scented pinks. Similar to carnations, pinks have a subtle hue and a delicate fragrance.

On an island, fresh water is a particularly precious resource, and the pinks are grown in coir-filled tubs that reduce the need for irrigation. Once on display, these blooms will brighten any room and are a reminder of the joy that is home-grown in Scilly.

For more info, visit scillyflowers.co.uk or follow on Instagram: @scillyflowers.

How to enter 

For your chance to win fresh scented flowers delivered to your door (12 boxes to share over the year), enter our competition by clicking the button below and answering the following question by the closing date of 13 March 2026.

Q: What is the name of the farm where the summer crop of pinks is picked?

Terms and conditions

The competition closes at 11.59pm on 13 March 2026. One winner will be selected at random from all correct entries received and notified soon after. Subject to availability. The winner cannot transfer the prize or swap it for cash. Details of our full terms and conditions are on p125 and online at: icebergpress.co.uk/comprules.

Competition | a Whitstable break worth £500

Win a seaside break to wonderful Whitstable on the North Kent Coast, renowned for its native oysters and stunning sunsets

If you are looking to escape to the seaside this year, Whitstable on the North Kent Coast, is just over an hour from London and is the go-to destination for food lovers and those looking to relax by the sea.

Ask anyone who has already visited Whitstable what they loved about their stay and they will say the local food is delicious and the hospitality warm and welcoming. The buzzing High Street is lined with unique independent shops, the beach walks and birdlife are beautiful, and the sunsets are simply stunning.

Whitstable Holiday Homes provides the perfect year-round accommodation for all, whether you’re looking for a weekend break, family holiday, dog-friendly stay, a big birthday celebration, or a romantic weekend away. Choose from over 25 holiday homes in Whitstable from traditional fisherman’s cottages, charming townhouses and incredible beachfront homes.

To ensure you are well looked after during your stay, Whitstable Holiday Homes owner Gail, a Whitstable local, is always on hand to offer personal recommendations on how to make the most of your visit so you can create some very special memories. Simply enter our competition below for your chance to win a £500 voucher to spend on your holiday home of choice. 

Visit whitstableholidayhomes.co.uk for more information, or follow on Instagram: @whitstableholidayhomes.

How to enter

For your chance to win a £500 voucher for a unique seaside break, simply click the button below and answer the following questions by 28 February 2026.

Q: What is the name of the Whitstable Holiday Homes owner who will be on hand to help you with your stay?

Terms & conditions

The competition closes at 11.59pm on 28 February 2026. One winner will be selected at random from all correct entries received and notified soon after. The prize is a £500 voucher which can be used towards any available property on the Whitstable Holiday Homes Ltd website. To use the voucher, you will need to contact Whitstable Holiday Homes directly by phone or email. The voucher must be used by 30 December 2026. Whitstable Holiday Homes Ltd booking terms and conditions apply (see website for details). If due to circumstances beyond their control, Whitstable Holiday Homes is unable to provide the stated prize(s), they reserve the right to award a substitute prize of equal or greater value. The prize cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. The prize is non-transferable and there is no cash alternative. Transport is not included. This prize must be booked by someone aged 18+. Details of our full terms and conditions are on p125 and online at icebergpress.co.uk/comprules

Competition | Win a Le Boat holiday in the UK

Enter our competition and you could win a week’s holiday for you and five friends

Ready to explore the UK from the water? The Simple Things has teamed up with Le Boat, Europe’s number one self-drive boating holiday company, to give you the chance to win an unforgettable seven-night holiday for up to six people aboard your choice of a Value Boat or Comfort Boat. No experience or licence required! Le Boat’s expert team will show you everything you need to know before you set off, so you can relax and enjoy from the very first moment. 

Picture this: mornings on deck watching the world ease by at your own pace. Discover the UK’s charm on the River Thames, passing quaint villages, cosy waterside pubs and rolling green countryside. With the freedom to stop when and where you like, you can moor up whenever something catches your eye. Explore a historic town, take a riverside walk, enjoy a slow lunch, or simply stay aboard and savour the stillness. 

Or choose something truly spectacular and explore Scotland’s rugged beauty. Navigate its legendary lochs and the majestic Caledonian Canal, framed by soaring mountains, mirror-calm water, and rich local history. Every bend brings a new view, a new story, a new moment to remember. 

Your boat will be your floating home for the week: comfortable, spacious and easy to handle, with everything you need for relaxed, stress-free cruising. With space for up to six people, it’s perfect for families, friends, or anyone craving time together in nature, away from the rush. 

And with Le Boat’s trusted support team by your side throughout your holiday, you can simply focus on what matters: freedom, connection, and discovering a new perspective of England and Scotland. 

To enter

To be in with a chance of winning a self-drive Le Boat holiday just click on the button below and answer the following question:
Q- What is the maximum number of people the boat for this prize can accomodate?

Terms and conditions

*T&C’s Apply: Must be booked at least eight weeks in advance, and used before 31st October 2026, excluding select dates and boat types. Available for departures in the UK on budget and comfort boat types only. For full terms and conditions, visit the Le Boat website. Read The Simple Things’ terms and conditions on page 125 of the magazine or visit thesimplethings.co.uk/comprules.

Competition | Win a Suma Hamper worth £300

Championing ethical and sustainable food production, Suma has everything needed for a deliciously well-stocked pantry

The New Year is the ideal time to refresh your pantry with healthy, sustainable and ethical produce. Whether you have a walk-in pantry, or a tiny storecupboard, filling it with ingredients that are good for you, good for the planet, and good for the people who grow and make them feels amazing.

Suma is a Yorkshire-based worker-owned co-operative that’s proud to champion equal pay and transparency. Our Food Done Fairly approach means every product supports fair, ethical, and sustainable practices, from farm to cupboard.

Ingredients that matter

Opening a Suma pantry is like opening a treasure chest of goodness. Whole grains, like organic quinoa, bulgur wheat and arborio rice, sit ready to nourish body and soul in comforting risottos, stews or grain bowls that highlight seasonal produce.

Our sustainably sourced beans and pulses are simple, versatile and packed with plant-based protein. From soups to stews, they’ll see you through busy days without compromising on flavour or ethics.

And no cupboard is complete without the essentials that bring depth and warmth to any meal. Suma’s organic tinned tomatoes, beans and coconut milk are the foundations for effortless, nourishing dishes. Add in our dried herbs and spices, nuts, seeds and dried fruits and you can create meals and snacks that feel special with minimal fuss.

Feel-good treats

Sometimes life calls for a little indulgence, be that a cup of coffee, a homemade flapjack, or a handful of almonds sprinkled over breakfast. Our Fairtrade organic Peruvian coffee supports women farmers’ co-operatives, while a flapjack made from organic oats and medjool dates delivers fibre, slow-release energy and all the simple pleasures of mindful eating.

Win a Suma hamper

If this has piqued your interest, then you’re in luck. The Simple Things and Suma are offering one lucky reader the chance to win a Suma hamper worth over £300. Packed with wholefoods and storecupboard staples, it’s a great opportunity to start the year with a cupboard full of nourishing ingredients that support sustainable farming and make everyday meals a joy.

For more information, visit suma.coop or follow on Instagram at: @sumawholefoods.

How to enter

For your chance to win a Suma hamper, worth over £300, enter our competition by clicking the button below and answering the following question by the closing date of 13 February 2026.

Q: In which county is Suma based?

Terms and conditions: The competition closes at 11.59pm on 13 February 2026. One winner will be selected at random from all correct entries received and notified soon after. Subject to availability. The winner cannot transfer the prize or swap it for cash. Details of our full terms and conditions are on p125 of the magazine and online at icebergpress.co.uk/comprules.

Competition | Win a sofa worth up to £2,650

Beautiful sofas that will last a lifetime and are kind to the planet and your pocket, that
sounds Schplendid to us…

High-end sofas may be well made and can last a lifetime, but they often come with the price tag to match. Meanwhile, sofas at the lower end of the market are stuffed with chemicals and generally don’t stand the test of time before ending up in landfill.

Frustrated with mass-produced furniture that simply gets tossed away, while beautiful craftsmanship is priced out of reach, Schplendid decided to change things up. Ditching the shiny showrooms and huge markups, they decided to put every penny into what really matters, your sofa.

Each Schplendid sofa is traditionally made, with all natural materials, 8-way hand-tied springs, solid beech frames and 80% down cushions. They’re built to last – they guarantee it, quite literally – and they’re designed with honesty at their core. Schplendid is passionate about quality, obsessed with comfort, and committed to making sofas that don’t cost the earth.

Bringing beautiful, well-made sofas that last to as many people as possible. No plastic. No nasties. No nonsense. Just incredible sofas at reasonable prices, for real people.

If you’re keen to join the not-so-quiet rebellion against throwaway furniture, then The Simple Things has teamed up with Schplendid to give one lucky reader the chance to win a sofa, worth up to £2,650. With 19 all natural fabrics, including 100% cotton velvets or top-grade, heavy-weight 100% linens, you’ll be spoilt for choice.

You can choose from bestselling models, including the Vesper love seat, the Albion 3-seater, the Wee Bonnie 2-seater, and the Scoon 2-seater. Or the Schplendid team would be happy to help should you wish to upgrade to a sofa that will surely become an heirloom piece in your home.
For more information, visit schplendid.com or follow on Instagram at: @schplendidsofas

How to enter

For your chance to win a Schplendid sofa, worth up to £2,650, enter our competition by clicking o the button below and answering the following question by the closing date of 13 February 2026.

Q: How many all-natural fabrics are Schplendid sofas available in?

Terms and conditions

The competition closes at 11.59pm on 13 February 2026. One winner will be selected at random
from all correct entries received and notified soon after. Subject to availability. The winner cannot transfer the prize or swap it for cash. The prize is a sofa or seat worth up to £2,650 – anything greater than this amount must be covered by the winner. There is no cash alternative on any product that is of lower value than the prize limit. Details of our full terms and conditions are on p125 of the magazine and online at icebergpress.co.uk/comprules. 

Competition | Win a shopping voucher by telling us about your glass champion

Image by Adobe Stock

Sustainable, healthy and stylish, glass is a great choice for food, drink, health and beauty products. Let us know your favourite brands in glass and enter our prize draw

There’s something timeless about glass. It’s been part of our daily lives for centuries, holding everything from skincare to preserves, and yet it’s more relevant now than ever. Glass is pure, chemically inert, endlessly recyclable and reusable, making it one of the most sustainable packaging choices available. For those of us who care about what we put on our bodies, in our homes, and on our plates, it offers reassurance that our choices do not come at a cost to the planet or our health.

Share your favourite

Friends of Glass UK, the community that celebrates glass packaging, is launching Glass Champions – a campaign aimed at highlighting brands, retailers and independent groups using glass as their primary packaging. If you know of a business that deserves a mention, we’d love to hear about it.

Glass makes everyday moments feel considered. It keeps food fresh, protects beauty products, and has a reassuring weight and clarity that’s satisfying to hold. It encourages reuse, reduces waste, and brings a moment of care and attention to routines. Whether it’s your morning jam on toast, a daily skincare ritual, or five minutes spent enjoying your favourite tipple, glass makes ordinary moments feel thoughtful.

Let’s be clear

It’s easy to take glass for granted, as it plays a part in so many everyday uses across beauty, health, home and food, however, there are brands showing how glass can be both practical and beautiful, while benefitting people and the planet.

So take a peek inside your pantry or bathroom cabinet and tell us about your favourite brands that are using glass bottles and jars. Our favourites will be featured in the April issue of The Simple Things – and as a thank you for nominating your Glass Champions, every entry will go into a prize draw where 5 lucky readers will win a Love2Shop e-gift card, worth £100. Now that’s worth raising a glass to.

Follow the Glass Champions campaign on Instagram at: @friendsofglassuk

The total package

These brands are already championing the benefits of glass.

UNROOTED make plant‑based super shots using the baobab fruit, a natural source of fibre and vitamin C. Each 60ml glass bottle keeps flavours fresh, including Mighty Ginger and Punchy Turmeric, while the glass itself is fully recyclable. Working closely with communities in southern Africa, supporting tree‑planting projects and sustainable harvesting, UNROOTED offers a little moment of care in your day.

unrooteddrinks.com

Adding a little richness to everyday moments, Gü desserts are made from carefully chosen ingredients and layered for flavour and texture. Their glass ramekins are made from at least 54% recycled glass and are fully recyclable. Be it a cheesecake, a mousse or a classic layer dessert, the glass keeps each pudding fresh, plus Gü encourages repurposing the ramekins, with plenty of ideas on their website. Thoughtful puds in thoughtful packaging.
gudesserts.com

How to nominate

If you know of a worthy Glass Champion, tell us all about them, plus a few details about yourself,
by clicking the button below and filling in the online form by 28 January 2026. As a thank you, we’ll pop your name into a prize draw where you could win one of five Love2Shop e-gift cards, each worth £100.

Terms and conditions

The competition closes at 11.59pm on 28 January 2026. Five winners will be selected at random from all eligible entries received and notified soon after. Subject to availability. The winners cannot transfer their prizes or swap for cash. Details of our full terms and conditions are on p125 of the magazine and online at icebergpress.co.uk/comprules.

Competition | Win Derwent Art Materials

Satisfying and mindful, drawing is a great pastime. Have a go at our step-by-step sketch and you could win prizes

With plenty of warm, cosy evenings ahead, it’s natural to want to turn to cherished hobbies to see you through the hibernation months, or perhaps you fancy trying your hand at something new. If you’ve been inspired to give drawing a go, or would simply like to improve your skills, then scroll down for a step-by-step guide on how to sketch a bumblebee, created by our friends at Derwent.

Remember, there’s no expectation to produce any artistic masterpieces, this is simply an exercise in putting coloured pencil – or whatever materials you have to hand – to paper and giving it a go.
You may be surprised with the outcome, or you might find that it’s the ideal way to fill a quiet afternoon with something mindful and creative.

If find you are inspired by sketching and would like to share your bumblebee drawing when it’s finished, then Derwent are offering incredible art prizes for their favourites.

Simply upload your artwork or send in your original drawing* and you could win Derwent art products, including the new Drawing Pencils 72 tin, featuring pencils with a beautifully soft core and nature inspired colours – including 48 brand new shades. Great for keeping you creative over winter.

For more info, visit: derwentart.com or follow on Insta: @derwentartofficial

What you could win

First Prize: Drawing pencils 72 tin; Inktense pencils 72 tin; Sketching & drawing A3 paper pad; Pencil wrap; Battery-operated eraser; Twin hole sharpener; Derwent push button waterbrush assorted set – worth £450

Second prize: Drawing pencils 72 tin; Graphic pencils 24 tin; Sketching & drawing A3 paper pad; Battery-operated eraser; Twin hole sharpener – worth £270

Third prize: Drawing pencils 72 tin; Sketching & drawing A4 paper pad, Twin hole sharpener – worth £205

How to draw a bumblebee

You will need:

Paper

Coloured pencils – we used Derwent Drawing pencils in shades Mist, Sunflower, Apricot, Sepia Red
and Ivory Black

1 Using the template above, lightly sketch the outline of your bumblebee. Using a gentle circular motion, lay down a light base layer of grey (Mist) on the wings and bottom.

2 Next, use yellow (Sunflower) to fill in the stripes and edges of the legs. Overlap the yellow onto the grey at the bottom, and where the yellow meets the edges of the body. Create a fluffy look by moving your pencil from the inside to the outside in flicking motions. Add a few strokes of yellow to the wings where they overlap the body to suggest transparency.

3 Add flicks of orange (Apricot) and red (Sepia Red) along the edges of the yellow where it’ll meet the black stripes to give the appearance of fur. You can overlap into where the black will be to give an extra fluffy look.

4 Cover the remaining body and legs in grey, using a circular motion to give an even layer. Then add flicks at the edges of the body for a fluffy look. This creates a stronger, deeper tone when you add the black and helps to lessen the white of the paper beneath.

5 Using black (Ivory Black), add flick motions on top of the grey for the fur. If you’re nervous, start off gently, then apply stronger pressure as you get into your stride. You could leave a few lighter areas showing the grey to give the impression of sunlight catching the fur.

6 With a freshly-sharpened black pencil, draw in the antennas and lightly outline the wings and add
in veins. You can retrace over these veins to give a darker tone. You could also try adding a few strokes along the edges of the veins to add a little shading.

7 Share your sketch (see How to Enter, below, and you could win one of the art prizes above.

How to enter

For your chance to win Derwent art materials, upload a copy of your drawing by clicking the button below by the closing date of 7 January 2026. Alternatively, you can post physical artwork* to:
FAO Derwent, Millennium House, 65 Walton Street, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP21 7QG.

Terms & conditions

The competition closes at 11.59pm on 7 January 2026. One winner and two runners up will be selected from all entries received and notified soon after. *All postal entries will become the property
of Derwent upon receipt and will not be returned. Subject to availability. The winners cannot transfer the prizes or swap them for cash. Details of our full terms and conditions are on p125 and online at icebergpress.co.uk/comprules. Competition Sponsor is ACCO UK Limited t/a Derwent.

Competition | Win Tickets to the Mind, Body & Spirit Festival

Ready to refresh your soul, awaken your senses and dive deep into all things wellness, self-love and spirituality? Then next month’s Mind Body Spirit Festival may be for you. Taking place at the NEC Birmingham from 14-16 November 2025, the Mind Body Spirit Festival is celebrating its 10th year at the NEC and is the ultimate celebration of holistic living. The Simple Things has 10 pairs of one-day standard entry tickets up for grabs, worth up to £42 per pair.

As a visitor to the 2025 Mind Body Spirit Festival you can expect to enjoy seven different feature areas, where you can listen to transformational talks on a range of subjects including midlife musings, manifestation and astral projection. Perhaps you’d prefer restorative sound baths or to find out more about healing therapies, yoga, dance and music, plus there will be tarot and psychic readings for the inquisitive. While the Wellbeing Market will showcase over 125 unique brands – ideal for topping up your crystals, essential oils or to simply buy a beautiful gift for yourself or a loved one.

Win tickets to next month’s Mind Body Spirit Festival, and immerse yourself in all things wellbeing and spirituality

Whether you’re a seasoned spiritual seeker or just starting on your journey, this is your chance to discover new tools for personal growth, connect with like-minded souls, explore conscious brands and experiences, or to simply relax, recharge and re-align. The Mind Body Spirit Festival is a great opportunity to be part of something magical.

For more information, inspiration and to buy early bird advance tickets, visit: mindbodyspiritfestival.co.uk/birmingham or follow on Instagram: @mbswellbeing, and on Facebook: @mindbodyspiritfestival

How to enter

For a chance to win one of 10 pairs of tickets to the Mind Body Spirit Festival at NEC Birmingham, enter our competition by clicking the button below by the closing date of 5 November 2025 and answering the following question:

Q: How many years has the festival been taking place at the NEC Birmingham?

Terms and conditions

The competition closes at 11.59pm on 5 November 2025. Ten winners will be selected at random from all correct entries received and notified soon after. Subject to availability. The winners cannot transfer their prize or swap it for cash. Prize is 10 x pairs of one-day standard entry tickets. Travel to and from the event is the winners’ responsibility. Details of our full terms and conditions are on p125 and online at icebergpress.co.uk/comprules.