Win his 'n' hers vintage shoes! (closed 28th February 2014)

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TO CELEBRATE VALENTINE'S DAY we've teamed up with agnes & norman to give away two pairs of beautiful, handmade vintage design shoes - a pair for each of you (or two pairs for you if you like!). Enter our competition below - but first let us tell you a bit about this exciting new vintage shoe brand...

In 1927 Agnes Stafford & Norman Simpson got married. It was snowing so Agnes had to be carried to the church so as not to spoil her shoes. Eight children and 22 grandchildren later, in 2001, one of those granddaughters became a shoe designer, travelling to shoe factories around the world. Several years later in 2008 she launched her own bridal shoe company. Four years on, with the bridal shoe company firmly established, Rachel Simpson returned to her roots to launch her latest venture and in 2013 a brand new and exciting vintage shoe brand was born.

Now agnes & norman want to bring together love birds everywhere and are giving away a pair of his 'n' hers* shoes, perfect for that first date, anniversary dinner or simply walking somewhere hand in hand. One lucky couple could win a pair of shoes each from agnes & norman by clicking here. Competition closes 28th February 2014.

T&Cs * Prize is equivalent to two pairs of shoes from the current online collection. No cash alternative, subject to availability. Prize can be his 'n' hers, hers 'n' hers, or his 'n' his. 

Win! A cycling holiday & luxury travel bags for two worth £3000 (closed 14 February 2014)

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Pack your brand new bags for a six night cycling holiday in Denmark

EXPERENCE DENMARK AT ITS BEST with a six night independent self-guided cycling holiday for two in the Danish Riviera provided by Inntravel (www.inntravel.co.uk). The prize includes return flights from the UK to Copenhagen, transfers, six nights' B&B accommodation (based on two sharing), four dinners, bike hire, luggage transfers and maps and notes. The winners will be able to carry their luggage in comfort and style with two travel bag sets from Lake District-based accessory maker Millican (www.homeofmillican.com). Each bag set includes the Harry the Gladstone Bag, Mark the Field Bag (pictured above, bottom right), Peter the Doctor's Washbag and Andy the Water Bottle. The winner will also receive a one-year subscription to The Simple Things magazine. Enter here by 14th February 2014.

The prize must be taken between 25th May and 30th September 2014 (excluding Bank Holidays) and is subject to availability and normal Booking Conditions. The winner and companion are responsible for all expenses, travel insurance and having a valid passport. The prize is non-transferable, non-exchangeable and not redeemable for cash or any other prize. Entrants must be over 18.

Win! Up to £500 to spend on clothes in White Stuff (closed 17 January 2014)

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Revamp your winter wardrobe for 2014 for free!

White Stuff are giving you the chance to win one of three cash prizes so you can treat yourself to a (guilt-free!) new wardrobe for 2014. White Stuff believe in being different, making a difference and making the world a little happier - their 'happiness in every stitch' mantra is in everything they do. The new collection includes fabulous prints (designed in-house), cosy knits and figure-flattering dresses. You'll spot hidden details on every White Stuff piece, from friendship bracelets on labels to secret prints inside a cuff or collar. Enter our competition to win one of four cash prizes to spend in White Stuff and you could soon be on a shopping spree. The winner will receive £500, second prize is £250 and two Runners Up will each receive £125. To enter click here www.futurecomps.co.uk/whitestuff. Closing date 17th January 2014.

Win! A River Cottage Cookery Course of your choice (closed)

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Brush up on your culinary skills with a River Cottage Cookery course

THERE ARE A GREAT selection of  cookery courses on offer this winter at the River Cottage farm, from Wild Food to Game Cookery. Enter our competition by answering one simple question and you'll soon be impressing your guests with a feast to remember.  Enter here.

*Competition winner must book and participate on a course before 14th February 2014. See the River Cottage online cookery course calendar for more information.

See River Cottage Head Chef, Gillon Meller's delicious recipes featured regularly in The Simple Things magazine. Issue 17 on sale now.

Win! Breakfast for six months (closed 13 December 2013)

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Enter our competition today to win one of 10 Dorset Cereal breakfast sets including a full set of crockery, copy of The Breakfast Book and the entire range of porridges, granolas and mueslis…

WHEN IT COMES TO PORRIDGE there’s definitely a right way and a wrong way to make it, and at Dorset Cereals they like to do things right. Using proper jumbo oats and creamy barley to create a delicious, chunky porridge, they add nothing but real ingredients, such as honey, raspberries, pumpkin seeds and crumbled gingerbread – it’s how fantastic porridge should be.

And, as such, they’re pretty proud of their new porridge range. Dorset Cereals has teamed up with The Simple Things to give away not only the porridges, but all of their granolas and mueslis, and a copy of their new recipe collection The Breakfast Book – an homage to the greatest meal of the day. With their gloriously crunchy granolas, including the old favourite Honey & Pecan, the decadent Chocolate & Macadamia, the new Berry granola and the wonderfully simple Oat granola, along with their whole range of mueslis, breakfasts will never be the same again.

Ten lucky winners will each receive a set of Dorset Cereals crockery (two mugs and two bowls), a copy of The Breakfast Book and the entire new porridge range, granola range and mueslis (21 different packs).

To find out more about the Dorset Cereals range, and to win other lovely things, head to their website, www.dorsetcereals.co.uk.

How to enter

Enter online by 13th December 2013 for a chance to win one of ten Dorset Cereals breakfast sets worth £100.

Blog giveaway: Win an Elizabeth Eley Upholstery stool (closed)

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Elizabeth Eley has dedicated her time to rescuing, restoring, and bringing unloved and misused chairs back to life ever since she quit the rat race to open Elizabeth Eley Upholstery.  Her chairs are not only beautiful, but each one has a unique story and is built with true craftsmanship to last and outlast its owner. This gorgeous furniture is truly one-of-a-kind so we're delighted to be giving away a special restored footstool to one lucky reader of The Simple Things. Click here to enter now!

To find out more about Elizabeth, her upholstery business and her journey towards a more simple life make sure you pick up a copy of The Simple Things issue 16, out now.

WIN! A Canon EOS 100D Camera with Issue 16 of The Simple Things (closed)

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To celebrate our new Miscellany features ‘Dogs in Blankets’ and ‘Cats on Mats’, The Simple Things has teamed up with Canon to offer you the chance to win an EOS Digital SLR camera. All you have to do to enter is take a photograph of your pet. Whether you have a horse or a hamster, a cockerel or a catfish, we’re looking for a candid shot that reveals your pet’s character and makes us smile.

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The prize is a camera you’ll never want to leave behind. Canon’s 18-megapixel EOS 100D is perfect for beginners who are interested in photography: it delivers superb photos and video, and features an optical viewfinder and touchscreen controls. It’s small enough to take everywhere and ideal for capturing Fido or Tiddles at their playful best. The winner will also receive the 100D’s standard kit lens, the EF-S 18-55mm.

Click here now to submit your photograph for a chance to win! The winning image will be chosen by The Simple Things editor-in-chief Jane Toft and photographer Andrew Montgomery.

To find out more about Canon cameras, including the EOS 100D, visit www.canon.co.uk/EOS.

Win! A Sawday's treehouse holiday in Normandy (closed 31 October 2013)

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GET CLOSE TO NATURE at Perché dans le Perche, a lovely little home within the branches of a centuries-old sweet chestnut tree in South Normandy, France. Courtesy of Sawday’s Canopy & Stars and Brittany Ferries, you could be enjoying life in the trees – taking in beautiful views over the Perch Natural Park and spotting birds flying over 25 acres of wildlife heaven.

The cosy, comfortable treehouse features a master bedroom, living room, kitchen, shower room and downstairs bedroom. There’s electric heating and lighting, hot water, a large shower and two terraces that are perfect for al fresco dining.

To find out more about Sawday's Canopy & Stars holidays, call 01275 395 447 or visit www.canopyandstars.co.uk.

Sailing from the ports of Portsmouth, Poole and Plymouth, Brittany Ferries take you direct to Brittany and Normandy. To book a crossing call 0871 244 1400 or visit www.brittanyferries.com.

HOW TO ENTER Click here to enter now before 31st October 2013!

It's your chance to win a four-night holiday for four people to Perché dans le Perche in Normandy plus a return crossing for a car and up to four passengers, with a cabin, on any Brittany Ferries route to France from Portsmouth, Poole or Plymouth.

The stay and crossings must be taken before 30th September 2014 (excluding July, August, and all school and public holidays in the UK and France) and are subject to availability. The prize cannot be claimed against any existing bookings. Car hire, additional travel or accommodation costs and travel insurance are not included.