Competition: Win a cool new wardrobe from Great Plains CLOSING DATE 5.9.16

Cosy separates, snuggly coats and warming knitwear - win a Great Plains wardrobe just in time for autumn.

There’s something lovely about being well-prepared for the start of the new term. How smug would you feel to be ahead of the autumn game, with a row of new outfits hanging tidily in the wardrobe, awaiting the turning of the leaves and the first hint of a chill in the air?

We’ve teamed up with Great Plains, renowned for its simple styling and high-quality fabrics to give one reader a brand new autumn wardrobe.

The timeless new collection includes lots of cosy outerwear, investment knitwear pieces and soft jersey separates. Key looks include ’70s Parisian styling and soft, contemporary Scandinavian looks.

The collection focuses on a transitional palette of warm neutrals, from caramels and cognacs to zinc and dove greys, offset by brights such as turmeric yellow and magical ‘Northern Lights’ shades.

HOW TO ENTER

The prize includes £500 to spend on Great Plains’ new Autumn/Winter collection. You can see Iceberg Press’ full terms and conditions on page 129 of the August issue and at icebergpress.co.uk/comprules. For more inspiration, visit greatplains.co.uk - closing date: 5 September 2016.

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Competition: Win OSKIA skincare worth over £250

Georgie Cleeve founded OSKIA after witnessing first-hand the skincare benefits of a mineral source called MSM, a natural form of Sulphur. MSM boosts collagen and keratin production, detoxifies cells, decreases inflammation and promotes even skin tone.

Georgie’s father introduced MSM into Europe as a joint supplement for racehorses. Persuaded into taking it herself to repair serious damage the cartilage in her knees, she experienced a phenomenal response and her cartilage repaired more than any surgeon thought possible. But improvement in her complexion and in particular the symptoms of her acne and eczema, together with striking benefits to her hair and nails. 

A seed of an idea was sown and after many years as a food journalist, Georgie began a journey that took in not only dermatology, physiology and therapist training but also a focus on food, diet and the skin benefits of good nutrition.

The concept originally based on one exceptional mineral – MSM – evolved into a nutritional approach harnessing all the essential cell nutrients – minerals, vitamins, proteins and omegas – critical to skin health and performance.

OSKIA launched in 2010 and has over 50 international product and brand awards. A British brand through and through, OSKIA has its own Laboratory and factory in the rolling hills of Monmouthshire, Wales. 

The prize includes:

Renaissance Cleansing Gel, £29.50
Renaissance Hand Cream, £22.50
Renaissance BrightLight Serum, £85.00
Renaissance 360 Supreme Cream, £65.00
Renaissance Mask, £49.50

Total prize value - over £250. Competition closes 13 August 2016.

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• The entrant(s) must be aged 18 or over.
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• No responsibility can be accepted for entries lost, delayed or corrupted, or due to computer error in transit.
• The prizes are as stated, are not transferable to another individual and no cash or other alternatives will be offered.
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• Confirmation of the prize will also be made in writing to the winner(s)

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Competition: Win a year's supply of award-winning meat boxes

TRADITIONAL METHODS, NATIVE BREEDS AND A WHOLE LOT OF LOVE ARE THE KEY INGREDIENTS FOR THE BEST BARBECUES AND MOST COMFORTING CASSEROLES

From the green hills and red soils of Devon, Pipers Farm produces slow-grown, 100% grass-fed, sustainable meat. And the farm is offering readers the chance to win a meat box every month for a year, including native Red Ruby beef, Saddleback pork, properly free-range chicken, Suffolk lamb and gluten-free sausages and burgers.

Pipers Farm believes in producing food in harmony with nature, encouraging a diverse ecosystem to inhabit the farm alongside the livestock. So fields remain small, with 400-year-old hedgerows marking their boundaries. And Pipers has championed other small family farms who are raising native breeds in a traditional way.

With a commitment not only to high animal welfare but also to creating a truly delicious product, Pipers Farm has received high praise from foodies such as Jamie Oliver (being featured on Chicken Out and Jamie Saves Our Bacon) and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and was named as one of Rick Stein’s ‘food heroes’.

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The farm is also one of the most decorated food producers in the country, having scooped a multitude of awards, including numerous Great Taste gold awards for its range of delicious meat.
Choose from boxes including The Big Breakfast, Student Survival , BBQ, Wellness or Offally Good – they even do a Doggy Bag box for your pet.

How to enter

Enter below by 15 August. You can see Iceberg Press’ full terms and conditions on page 129 of July's The Simple Things and at icebergpress.co.uk/comprules. The prize comprises a meat box delivered to your door once a month for 12 months, packed with seasonal cuts, to arrive on a day arranged with the winner. Each box is Pipers’ ‘box of the month’ and is worth £30. 

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Competition: Win a luxury bell tent worth £650

Come rain or shine, you’ll be the envy of any campsite you head to this summer with The Glam Camping Company’s stylish ‘Sugar & Spice’ tent, a luxury four-metre bell tent, exclusively designed in the UK. Devised with an Indian summer theme, it is beautifully appointed with wooden poles and pegs, porthole windows in the doors, contrast trims and handmade, golden, bell-tipped bunting.

If showers threaten, you’ll stay toasty in this tent, which features a fully zipped-in PVC groundsheet and a heavy duty outer in 100 per cent cotton canvas, which is fully waterproofed, PU-coated, mould and rot resistant and comes with its own canvas bag.

The ‘Sugar & Spice’ bell tent is ideal for glamping trips away, as well as kids’ sleepovers, wedding celebrations and garden parties.

In addition to its beautiful bell tents, The Glam Camping Company also has a fantastic range of handpicked essentials. Whether you’re heading to the beach, the countryside or venturing no further than your back garden, it offers everything you need for outdoor fun, from vintage-style windbreaks, stunning picnic and barbecue essentials, pretty sleeping bags and throws and a gorgeous selection of lights and lanterns to add a touch of sparkle to your gathering.  

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Enter by 15 August 2016. You can see Iceberg Press’ full terms and conditions on page 129 and at icebergpress.co.uk/comprules

The prize consists of a Sugar & Spice 4m bell tent, including poles and pegs, bag and full instructions. The tent will be delivered to the lucky winner by 3 September.

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Competition: Win a PRIMUS Onja Stove from the new CampFire range! (closed 18 July 2016)

As the temperature rises and thoughts turn to entertaining family and friends outdoors, Swedish stove brand Primus has the perfect solution for cooking up culinary delights.  Made using smart Scandinavian design and sustainable ingredients, CampFire is a beautifully crafted three-strong range of double burner stoves, high quality pots, pans and accessories that are perfect for outdoor dining and entertaining.

Out of the three double burner stoves in the range ONJA (SRP: £105) is a show-stopper stove made from a unique blend of stainless steel, oak, brass, cloth and leather.  We’ve got an ONJA stove to give away to one lucky winner.

Compact and portable, it’s easy to assemble and pack away, yet suitable for large pots for cooking up culinary treats outdoors.  Plus there’s no need for expensive, heavy gas cylinders as the all the stoves run off easy-to-buy self-sealing LP gas cartridges.  Simply cook, eat, laugh, pack up, pop on your shoulder and plan your next outdoor culinary adventure.

Find out more about the Primus range.

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Win Supper Club essentials worth over £500 from Neptune (closed 15 July 2016)

This month's winner will be the proud owner of a set of everyday tableware by Neptune

During the past month, we’ve been enjoying meeting some of you at The Simple Things supper clubs around the country. We’ve also produced complimentary stationery for you to download so you can host your own. It’s been great to hear from everyone who shared their experience.

Thanks to our supper club partner, Neptune, maker of beautiful kitchens, hand-crafted furniture and homeware, we’re now offering readers a chance to win its supper club essentials kit – beautiful crockery and cutlery, relaxed linen tableware and elegant glassware.

New to the whole supper club thing? Think of it as a modern reinvention of the old and stuffy, formal dinner party. It’s what The Simple Things is all about – enjoying delicious food with great company, be it familiar faces or strangers from near and far. And with your supper table looking so fine, it’s sure to be a memorable evening.

For those who are yet to discover Neptune, theirs is a world of exquisitely crafted pieces for the home. Design wise, they’re perhaps most known for kitchens, with their heirloom-worthy dressers not far behind. Their trademark ‘look’ is British. Refined, simple, sturdy, and with an almost obsessive attention to detail. And they’re certainly respected for their commitment to quality. Put simply, they make things they’re proud of, and want you to be, too. Find out more about Neptune at neptune.com, or you visit one of its stores (neptune.com/stores).

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Enter by 15 July. You can see Iceberg Press’ full terms and conditions on page 129 of June's The Simple Things and at icebergpress.co.uk/comprules.

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The prize comprises six each of Croxton dinner plates, bowls, dessert plates, side plates, mugs and sets of Handsworth ‘Mist’ cutlery, Emily napkins & placemats, Barnes wine glasses, Ella tumblers and Lamorran bowls, worth over £500. 

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Competition: Win a three-night stay on the Isles of Scilly! (closed)

Just 28 miles off the coast of Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly offer a world apart from everyday life. Endless white sandy beaches, rocky coves and stunning seascapes let you wind back the clock to a more carefree time of simple pastimes and pleasures.

You can win a piece of this unspoilt paradise with a three- night break for two on the island of St Mary’s, courtesy of Mincarlo guest house and Adventure Scilly.

The laidback and friendly Mincarlo guest house sits in a quiet corner of the bay overlooking St Mary’s Harbour. Start the day at Mincarlo with a homemade breakfast, made using fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. Come and go as you please – take one of the local boats to another island, explore St Mary’s by foot or bicycle, sit on the terrace in the evening sun and simply take in the stunning surroundings. At Mincarlo, you can enjoy a relaxed atmosphere and a warm welcome, with breathtaking views.

HOW TO ENTER

The prize consists of a three-night stay for two at Mincarlo guest house on a B&B basis. It includes activities offered by Adventure Scilly and two Skybus return flights from Land’s End airport to St Mary’s. The competition winner may travel in September/October 2016, or March/April/May 2017, subject to availability.

Closing date 30 June.

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The prize includes a bespoke choice of activities, too: take part in a complimentary uplifting yoga session, a scenic trail walk/run around the island or experience a coastal swim in crystal clear waters with Adventure Scilly. Or find a quiet, secluded cove to relax and enjoy a beach barbecue.

Idyllic beaches and a prevailing sense of calm make the Isles of Scilly a delight. St Mary’s is the main island but is a world away from the hustle and bustle of mainland Britain. Covering an area of just six square miles, it boasts some of the finest beaches in the UK, as well as spectacular flowers and plant life, rare birds and sensational sea views from a number of spectacular vantage points.

Your prize also includes return Skybus flights from Land’s End airport, courtesy of Isles of Scilly Travel. Flying over to Scilly on an eight or 19-seater Skybus takes just 15
minutes and is a unique way to visit this special destination. 

Terms & Conditions

The prize is valued at up to £1,000; there is no cash alternative available. Breakfasts are included, as is a beach barbecue on one lunchtime or evening (weather and tides allowing).  All other meals, drinks and sundries are not included in the prize.

There are Isles of Scilly Travel Skybus flights to St. Mary’s, Scilly’s main island, from Land’s End, Newquay and Exeter airports six days a week, Monday to Saturday. From Land’s End and Newquay airports these flights run all year round; from Exeter Airport, March to October. The Isles of Scilly Travel passenger ship, Scillonian III, sails from Penzance harbour to St. Mary’s six days a week from March to November, and there are Sunday sailings in high season.

Delayed or cancelled travel:
Every effort is made by Isles of Scilly Travel to operate at the times specified on the ticket. However, Isles of Scilly Travel is not liable for additional costs, loss or damage incurred by passengers resulting from delayed or cancelled travel.

If it is not possible to operate flights, passengers may be offered alternative transport or the option to remain at the airport and wait for a flight to become available. These may not necessarily be on the same day. Winners must hold a valid passport.

For more information, go to visitislesofscilly.com

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Competition: Win a chair from Galapagos worth £625!

Finding the perfect furniture for your home is a challenge - one that Galapagos loves!  Inspired by Midcentury design, Galapagos takes vintage furniture that has stood the test of time, and turns each piece into beautiful, colourful, functional furniture for the modern home. 

Using amazing fabrics from innovative new British designers like Korla, Claire Gauddion & Parris Wakefield, each chair or sofa we make is carefully stripped, and remade with environmentally sound internal materials which will stand the test of time and degrade naturally at the end of their life. 

Every chair we make is a little piece of history, adding a story to your home, and can be made to order in hundreds of bespoke colourways and fabrics.  And, you’re safe in the knowledge that buying from Galapagos, you’re buying an original Midcentury piece that can become your very own future heirloom. 

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We are giving away one bespoke Galapagos Bartholomew Cocktail chair worth £625.00, in Bhutan Lattice fabric in either Black (pictured), Navy, or Eau de Nil.

Your chair will be made to order in our Surrey workshops, and delivered to you within 3 weeks.

The winner will be selected at random from all completed entries. This competition ends 3rd June 2016. 

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By entering this contest, you are consenting to the Simple Things & its partner Galapagos Designs Ltd contacting you with news & special offers in the future. 

Your cocktail chair will be made to order depending on your fabric choice. The chair you receive will be an original 1950s German cocktail chair, re-upholstered in your choice of fabric. As all our furniture is vintage, it may vary slightly to the model shown in the photograph. The prize may not be replaced by a cash prize, and cannot be returned.

Win! Picnicware and £500 to spend at Joules (closed)

The secret to a long weekend in your garden (or park or nearby meadow) is having all the right kit and caboodle to hand. Thankfully, Joules is offering a picnic rucksack and coolbag, blanket and two folding chairs, plus a £500 voucher to spend. All you need then is food, family and fun and games.

How to enter

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Enter by 15 June. You can see Iceberg Press’ full terms and conditions on page 129 of May's The Simple Things and at icebergpress.co.uk/comprules

A £500 gift card can be spent at Joules’s UK stores (excluding concessions) and online at joules.com. Entrants must be aged 16 or over. Maximum one entry per person. The winner will be announced on or before 29 June 2016. Please note that separate terms and conditions will apply to the gift card.

Win! A spring room refresh with Annie Sloan (closed)

Paints, brushes, stencils, fabrics and more – win everything you need to transform a room from decoration expert Annie Sloan

As the spring sunshine starts to stream in through the windows, who hasn’t dreamt of giving their home a bit of an update? Finally painting that dresser you’ve never got around to, or experimenting with a bit of colour on the walls and recovering your sofa or a favourite armchair to match? We’ve teamed up with Annie Sloan, one of the most respected independent names in the decorating business, to give one lucky reader everything they need to get creative with their interiors, from the paints and brushes right down to the fabrics and finishing touches.

The winner can choose from the Annie Sloan range of Wall Paints, which leave walls with a luxurious, semi-matt finish that belies their hardwearing, scrubbable qualities. For furniture, Chalk PaintTM, available in 33 chic shades, is perfect and so easy to use, requiring no prior sanding or priming. And for your soft furnishings, you can choose from Annie Sloan’s new Coloured Linen range – 10 fabrics in beautifully sophisticated colours dyed to match the Chalk Paint palette.

The winner will also receive a host of tools and accessories with which to complete their transformation, including Annie Sloan brushes, Clear and Dark Soft Wax for different paint finishes, a choice of stencils, and three of Annie’s latest books, full of inspiration and ideas to get you started.

HOW TO ENTER

The prize includes Wall Paint, Chalk PaintTM, wax, various brushes, stencils, Annie Sloan room fragrances and three of Annie’s latest books. For more ideas and inspiration, visit anniesloan.com 

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Closing date: 15 June 2016

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3 x Wall Paint in a colour of your choice - £119.85                                                                                  
2 x Wall Paint brushes, small and large - £31.90
4 x Chalk Paint in a colour of your choice - £75.80
1 x Clear Soft Wax - £8.95
1 x Dark Soft Wax - £8.95
1 x Wax Brush - small - £23.95
2 x Pure Bristle Brushes, small and medium - £31.90
2 x Synthetic Bristle Brushes, small and large - £13.90
2 x Annie Sloan Fragrance of your choice, candle and diffuser - £49.90
1 x Room Recipes Book - £25.00
1 x Chalk Paint Work Book - £14.99
1 x Colour Recipes - £14.99
6 x Stencils, 3 small and 3 large - £65. 94
2m of Coloured Linen in the fabric of our choice - £59.90
Prize bundle worth a total of: £545.92      

Competition: Win a year of books from The Folio Society (closed 13 May 2016)

We’ve teamed up with The Folio Society, publishers of illustrated editions of the world’s greatest literature, to offer one reader a book of their choice* every month for a year. To enter, tweet, instagram or upload a pic of your bookshelf and give us your details below.

The Folio Society publishes an extensive range of fiction and non-fiction, so the only problem the winner will face will be which of the titles to choose each month. Selected from the best-loved books in literature, each Folio edition is produced with careful attention to detail and high production values. 

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* The winner will receive a single Folio book each month, worth up to the value of £50. Closing date: 13 May 2016. UK residents only. For full terms and conditions, see icebergpress.co.uk/comprules

Visit foliosociety.com to find out more and browse its titles. 

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Competition: Win a custom deluxe bedding set from The Wool Room (closed 16 May 2016)

THE WOOL ROOM IS GIVING AWAY THREE LUXURY SETS OF DUVET, PILLOWS AND MATTRESS PROTECTOR, FOR A WARM, COSY, HEALTHIER SNOOZE

You’ll never need to count sheep again when you can drift off in your own wool cocoon. The Wool Room, the UK’s leading provider of British wool beds and bedding, is offering readers the chance to win one of three sets of wool duvet, mattress protector and pillows, worth almost £500 each.

Wool does so much more than keep you warm – this amazing natural fibre guarantees a better night’s sleep than with synthetic bedding as it regulates moisture levels, heat and humidity as we sleep.

The Wool Room has also developed its wool bedding to make it machine washable, so you can have both luxury and practicality.

The Wool Room’s bedding is approved by Allergy UK as being effective at eliminating house dust mites and other allergens, making it a great choice for asthma and eczema sufferers. It’s also much more breathable than other natural fibres.

Cocooning yourself with a wool duvet, mattress protector and pillow, then adding a wool mattress or bed for ultimate cosiness, makes for the most comfortable night’s sleep, according to The Wool Room. So confident are they you’ll love it, there’s even a free no-quibble 30-day sleep guarantee for any bedding set bought. 

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Each Custom Deluxe Bedding Set includes a duvet, mattress protector and pillows in the weight/size of your choice.

For more about wool bedding, visit thewoolroom.com.

Closing date 16 May. For full T&Cs, see icebergpress.co.uk/comprules. 

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Win! A week exploring Sweden's West Coast (ended 15 April 2016)

This month’s winner will travel along West Sweden’s sublime Bohuslän coast, courtesy of Inntravel

The Bohuslän coastline in West Sweden is an eye-pleasing confection of bright-blue sea and more than 8,000 granite islands, many of them dotted with traditional red wooden fishermen’s cottages. Inland, cocoa-coloured cliffs shelter mysterious Bronze Age rock carvings, while the ports of Fjällbacka and Fiskebäckskil are ideal jumping points for a number of exciting island-hopping adventures.

We have teamed up with Inntravel to offer one lucky reader and a companion the chance to explore this sublime coast by car, with opportunities to visit remote islands by boat, savour possibly the best seafood in Europe, enjoy memorable views, and learn about the region’s rich sea-faring past. You will stay in two atmospheric waterfront hotels, and in the city of Gothenburg.

You start with three nights in the pretty coastal town of Fjällbacka, from where you can discover the craggily beautiful Koster Islands on foot or by bike, or explore the Kosterhavet Marine National Park by sea kayak. Leaving Fjällbacka, you drive south to reach the bustling harbour of Fiskebäckskil for the next three nights. Here, you have time to relax on golden sands, perhaps, or to embark upon a seafood safari with local fishermen, before dining on succulent seafood at a waterfront restaurant. Your final two nights are spent in vibrant Gothenburg, where your 24-hour City Card entitles you to free use of local transport and entry into many museums. Discover the city’s thriving café culture, its historic treasures and its growing gastronomic reputation.

HOW TO ENTER

The prize is for two people and includes flights, car hire, eight nights B&B, six dinners and a 24-hour City Card in Gothenburg. Departures from 1 June to 30 September.

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Win! A loveseat or armchair from Sofa.com worth £1000! (closed 24 Feb 2016)

WIN! A LITTLE PIECE OF LUXURY FROM SOFA.COM

A cosy loveseat or armchair is the ideal place to cuddle up with your choice of company - whether a loved one, a pet, or a book. 

Sofa.com are makers of beautifully crafted sofas, armchairs and beds. Their extensive range has styles to suit all tastes, from classic and traditional designs, to more mid-century and contemporary pieces. Their selection of house fabrics is something to behold, with over 150 colourways in a number of different fabric types that can be upholstered onto any of their products.

Founded in 2005, they had the aim of making a better sofa, at a better price, than any other high street store, and have since been nominated for numerous awards for personal shopping and customer services.

Because they really care that their customers find the perfect sofa, they also have dedicated areas in their showrooms in Chelsea, Edinburgh and Bath, where you can browse through a host of designer fabrics from brands such as Ralph Lauren, Nina Campbell and Colefax and Fowler allowing you to create the perfect sofa, armchair, or bed for your home.

They’re giving a reader of The Simple Things the chance to spend up to £1000 on any of their armchairs or loveseats. Head of design Emma Williams says, “A loveseat or armchair would be just the thing for those slightly awkward areas such as alcoves or bay window spaces. If you want it to stand out, chairs with fixed backs look great in patterned fabrics to show off the design.”

HOW TO ENTER

The prize is your choice of a loveseat or an armchair up to the value of £1000. Closing date: 24 February 2016. For full T&Cs, see icebergpress.co.uk/comprules - keep scrolling down to enter. (If you're on a mobile device, the ENTER button may be partially hidden behind the social media icons ~ you can still click on it to enter.)

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Competition: Win a week in the Swiss Alps! (closed 31 January 2016)

The prize includes seven nights’ B&B (for two people sharing a room), three dinners, British Airways or Swiss flights from London Heathrow to Zürich and connecting transfers (as detailed on The Glacier Express in Winter holiday on Inntravel’s website). 

The prize must be taken between February 2016 and March 2017 within the given season dates (excluding Bank Holidays) and subject to availability. Inntravel’s normal Booking Conditions apply. The prize winner and companion are responsible for all incidental expenses, for obtaining travel insurance and having a valid passport. The prize is non-exchangeable and not redeemable for cash or any other prize. 

Competition ends 31 January 2016

The prize includes seven nights’ B&B (for two people sharing a room), three dinners, British Airways or Swiss flights from London Heathrow to Zürich and connecting transfers (as detailed on The Glacier Express in Winter holiday on Inntravel’s website). 

The prize must be taken between February 2016 and March 2017 within the given season dates (excluding Bank Holidays) and subject to availability. Inntravel’s normal Booking Conditions apply. The prize winner and companion are responsible for all incidental expenses, for obtaining travel insurance and having a valid passport. The prize is non-exchangeable and not redeemable for cash or any other prize. 

Competition: Win a feel good wardrobe from EKO (closed 31 Jan 2015)

Chase away your winter blues with luxury organic clothing inspired by the simplicity and natural beauty of the Cornish coast.

EKO has designed a range of luxury basics and day-to-evening dresses made from the kindest of eco fabrics. As the evenings draw in, relax and unwind in EKO’s super-soft loungewear or layer up with its casual day dresses and tunics, to create simple and elegant feel-good style.

We have a £250 voucher to give away. The winner will be selected at random from all completed entries. An e-voucher will be emailed to the winner, which can be redeemed online and spent on the entire collection. Enter below before 31 December 2015 and view full terms and conditions at icebergpress.co.uk/comprules 

Win! A bibliotherapy session from The School of Life worth £80 (closed)

With more than 180,000 books published annually in the UK alone, how are we to differentiate between the friends and foes of the fiction world? Which is where bibliotherapy, the concept of prescribing literature, comes in. It came to prominence in World War II when doctors doled out Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility to shell-shocked soldiers because it was thought the solid English values and romantic plot lines would cure depression and mental troubles.

But never has the practice been more popular than it is now, thanks to the pioneering sessions of Ella Berthoud and Susan Elderkin, who’ve been offering one-to-one and virtual bibliotherapy at The School of Life in London since 2008. In the last year, they have taken their service on the road, dispensing reading remedies everywhere from the Port Eliot Festival in Cornwall to the Jaipur Literture Festival in India. Their book, The Novel Cure (Canongate), came out in paperback in September, and they’re currently writing a children’s version called A Spoonful Of Stories (out in 2016).

“When choosing what to read, you are usually at the mercy of Amazon, bestseller lists and recommendations by friends – all perfectly valid but not tailor-made to help you,” explains Ella. “Through a questionnaire and a one- hour chat, we explore your reading habits and your bigger life issues, whether it’s career crises, relationship trouble or the menopause (all popular
reasons for bibliotherapy), and recommend six books that touch on similar themes or are ultimately uplifting.” 

Though not trained therapists, Ella and Susan, who met at Cambridge University, have an impressive back catalogue of literature at their fingertips. “I read at least three books a week to expand my knowledge and, when writing The Novel Cure, we got through hundreds,” says Ella. They know that stories get you through the toughest of times. “Reading the right book at the right time can change your life,” says Ella. “There are certain titles I go back to whenever I’m feeling depressed or wondering what life is all about. Jitterbug Perfume by Tom Robbins is an upbeat and quirky favourite, a magical realist work about the god Pan and the quest for immortality. I also love The Moomins stories by Tove Jansson – they’re for children, but they cover adult themes like melancholia and OCD.” 

Turn to page 80 of November’s The Simple Things (out 28 October 2015) to read Ruth Tierney’s feature on bibliotherapy.
 

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We have a free bibliotherapy session from The School of Life, worth £80, to give away to one lucky reader. It can be taken either remotely or in person at the school in London.

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Competition: Win £500 to spend on shoes! (closed 30 November 2015)

agnes & norman is a collection of shoes, designed for men and women with a discerning eye for classic style and a love of all things vintage.
 
Bold, rich colours in leather and suede are married with delicate stitching, metallics, flattering straps and cute bows to create vintage-stle shoes for work, rest and play. From cute brogues to retro-style peep toes for her, and dapper brogues, loafers and boots for him.

The shoes are created by the well-established bridal shoe designer Rachel Simpson, and are designed to be as comfortable as they are stylish, with carefully selected heel heights and full leather linings.

Every shoe is exclusively designed in the UK and beautifully hand-stitched by skilled craftsmen and women. Emphasis is on quality and comfort, with full leather linings and high-grade leather and suede uppers. 

Each pair is designed to fit perfectly, feel indulgent and exclude unique character and good old-fashioned quality. 

Visit agnesandnorman.co.uk to view the full collection

Details and how to enter

l Two readers will receive £500 to spend with agnes & norman.
l The whole prize must be ordered in one go. If you choose items that total more than £500, you will need to pay the balance. If you do not reach the £500 limit, no cash or vouchers will be provided for the balance. No cash alternative and not to be used in conjunction with any offers. Prize is for full price products only and subject to availability. Should products need exchanging for a different size, the first exchange’s delivery is free, but delivery for future exchanges will be charged. Prize must be chosen within 30 days of winner being notified. 
l Enter by 30 November 2015. You can see Iceberg Press’ full terms and conditions on page 129 of the November issue and at icebergpress.co.uk/comprules

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Competition: Win one of two luxury down duvets! (closed 29 October 2015)

Winter is on its way and some reports say the UK will be blasted by the coldest winter in 50 years!  Suffice to say you’ll want to stay nice and warm this winter and we’re delighted to have teamed up with one of Europe’s best down duvet specialists www.downduvet.co.uk to give our readers the chance to win 1 of 2 winter duvets. 

The two winter duvets up for grabs are the Kauffmann Winterspecial 135x200 which has a tog rating of 11. A tog between 10.5 and 12.5 is classified as a warm duvet for the cold bedroom or for those who easily feel a chill. The duvet comes with a 5 year guarantee. Kauffmann are an Austrian company and have been producing premium quality down duvets since 1896. You can feel the luxury in the ticking (ticking holds the down which is going to keep you comfortable and warm during the night), in the lightness of the duvets and you can see it in the finish of the duvets themselves.

Downduvet.co.uk have been selling the highest quality duvets from premium manufacturers such as Kauffmann since 2007 across Germany, Austria, the Netherlands and Belgium and now available here in the UK. 

Enter below before 23.59 on Thursday 29 October 2015 to be in with a chance of winning.

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Win! £500 to spend at Anthropologie (closed 31 Oct 2015)

Get ready for the chill with Anthropologie's cosy new autumn range

Inspired by the worlds of art, design, entertaining and individual style, Anthropologie is a one-of-a-kind shopping destination, offering an aspirational assortment of home décor, fashion accessories and gifts. Whether it be a renowned illustrator, emerging ceramicist or far-flung designer, exclusive collaborations and a penchant for unexpected finishes lay at the heart of its house and home collection. The result? Witty twists on everyday items and covetable pieces to treasure.

As the new season arrives and autumn’s transition takes hold, Anthropologie turns its attention to helping you create the cosiest, and most unique, of homes. Paying special attention to snug elements for every room, the collection brims with knitted throws and textured cushions to add extra layers to sofas, handmade quilts imbued with the richest hues to add warmth to bedrooms, and delicate accessories to transform your bathroom into a restorative spa.
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We have two £500 vouchers for Anthropologie to give away. The winner will be selected at random from all completed entries. An e-voucher will be emailed to each winner. It can be redeemed in store or online and can be spent on clothes or homeware.

Competition closes at 23:59 on 31 October 2015. View Iceberg Press’ full terms and conditions on page 129 of October’s The Simple Things and at icebergpress.co.uk/comprules

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