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The Heyshott sofa set from Garden Trading

The Heyshott sofa set from Garden Trading

Competition | Win a £500 garden spending spree

Iona Bower May 22, 2019

You could win a voucher from Garden Trading to transform your outdoor space

Summer has arrived and it’s time to make the most of your garden. A few plants are a must, as is a comfortable place to sit and soak up the sun. Once you’ve got the basics covered, the rest is up to your imagination and the constraints of your purse. Which is where this brilliant £500 voucher from Garden Trading comes in. With such generous help with the budget, you can make a garden that’s all your own, manicured or informal, urban or country.

For a summer of dining outdoors, you could spend part of your voucher on beautiful crockery and cutlery. The tactile new Ithaca Meze crockery collection is handcrafted and glazed in neutral tones and specially designed for sharing feasts. Mix and match pieces including ceramic bowls, sharing boards and stylish brass cutlery, then gather friends and family for a celebratory outdoor meal. Find the full collection at gardentrading.co.uk.

Enter below and answer the following question: What is the name of Garden Trading’s new crockery collection?

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The competition closes at 11.59pm on 12 July 2019. A winner will be selected at random from all correct entries received and notified soon after. The winner cannot transfer the prize or swap it for cash. Details of our full terms are online at icebergpress.co.uk/comprules.

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Competition | Win an Italian Hamper from Fattoria La Vialla

Iona Bower April 17, 2019

The Simple Things has teamed up with La Vialla Farm to give five readers a food hamper worth £83

We discovered Fattoria La Vialla a few years ago completely by chance and completely fell in love

with their booklet full of delicious fare that took us straight to the hills of Tuscany.

Fattoria La Vialla is a family run agricultural Farm and Wine estate comprising 30 or so hill top

farmhouses and is situated in the Chianti Tuscan countryside near Arezzo.

Since 1978 the Lo Franco family has looked after its terrain and reared animals, employing biodynamic methods of cultivation throughout its production.

Wine, extra virgin olive oil, pecorino cheese, pasta, sauces, jams and biscuits and typical desserts,

are made in its artisan workshops and the guests can assist in its daily production.

La Vialla and its flavours are what some would call ‘forgotten’ flavours. The care and

conservation of the land and its produce is in the hands of the Lo Franco family and its workers –

who for affection, dedication or for mere pleasure are known as the ‘Viallini’. Research into recipes

from the past, avant garde development projects, environmentally friendly technology and energy

saving are all an integral part of the production process.

All the products are available in the UK exclusively online at www.lavialla.it or at their Farm shop in Tuscany.

WIN!

Now, La Vialla is offering readers of The Simple Things the chance to win one of five hampers, chock full of delicious, organic Tuscan food and drink, and each worth £83. Simply click on the button below and answer the following question:

Q: Since which year have the Lo Franco family looked after the La Vialla farm?

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Terms and conditions

The competition closes at 11.59pm on 20th May 2019. A winner will be selected at random from all correct entries received and notified soon afterwards. The prize cannot be swapped for cash or exchanged. Details of our full terms are online at icebergpress.co.uk/comprules.

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Competition | Win a boating holiday worth £1,000

Iona Bower March 20, 2019

All aboard for your chance to win a luxury boating escape courtesy of ABC Boat Hire

How much do you know about Britain’s canals? Boating holidays bring a whole new perspective to the UK countryside, giving you access to waterside towns and villages, a quieter way to travel and a whole lot of wildlife along the way. A real departure from everyday life, it can feel like a big deal, but actually, with ABC Boat Hire, you can dip your toe in with a short boating break. The boating holiday experts offer everything from three-night to two-week getaways.

Exploring the UK’s best inland waterways, adopting a slower pace of life and relishing the adventure that comes with making a boat your home for a few days, a boating holiday is an idea worth getting on board with. All ABC boats come with comfortable berths and modern amenties – even on-board wifi!

With almost 200 boats, 16 start points and over 1,500 miles of waterways to explore, it’s time to start planning your best holiday yet.

YOUR CHANCE TO WIN

Enter this month’s competition and you could win a short break with ABC Boat Hire. You can pick your route, from selected start bases in England or Wales, and bring along up to seven guests on your eight-berth boat. Choose from either a three-night weekend break or four-night escape mid week. It’s a brilliant prize worth up to £1,000. All the cue you need to plan your next adventure…

HOW TO ENTER

To be in with a chance of the prize click below to enter and answer the question: How many start points do ABC Boat Hire have?

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Terms & conditions:

The competition closes at 11.59pm on 8 May 2019. A winner will be selected at random from all correct entries received and notified soon afterwards. The prize is a self-drive, self-catering canal boat holiday with ABC Boat Hire for up to 8 people. The winner can choose either 3 nights, Friday to Monday, or 4 nights, Monday to Friday, from selected start bases in England or Wales. You can’t swap the prize for cash, and travel to and from your start point is not included.

The prize includes bed linen, towels, fuel and damage waiver, and a breakfast hamper to the value of £30 prior to departure. There must be a minimum crew of two adults (18+) to operate the boat safely. The prize must be taken by 26 October 2019, subject to availability.


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Competition: Win a design commission from Bloom & Wild worth £2,500

Iona Bower March 12, 2019

SPONSORED POST

Unlock your creativity by designing an ‘Outside the Box’ Bloom &  Wild letterbox this March

Bloom & Wild are calling all creatives who want to join their high-profile packaging  portfolio to submit their designs for the brand’s well-loved letterbox (see images). The chosen  winner will receive a commission of £2,500 and have their box seen by thousands of  Bloom & Wild’s customers. 

Over the years, Bloom & Wild have collaborated with brands and designers to  create beautiful boxes for their bestselling letterbox flowers. Some of the big brands they have worked with include​ Liberty London, Boden, Mother of Pearl and Peggy & Kate. 

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Creativity is at the heart of the brand and they’re excited to begin the search for a  new, up-and-coming designer to create the next pattern for the letterbox.   

The design brief   

This Summer Bloom & Wild is opening the brief to UK designers from any background, at any  stage in their life, who want a chance to design our next letterbox. The theme for our range is ‘Summer Brights’. Featuring vibrant cerise and coral tones,  the flowers across this range are joyful, energetic and bold.

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How to enter

Send a mood board via ​Bloom & Wild’s competition page ​that  demonstrates your box-design concept. You can include a rationale to understand  where your ‘Summer Brights’ idea came from plus examples of previous work you  have done to demonstrate your style. 

We’ll ask the winning designer to roll their idea out across the outside and inside of  the box, plus the finer details. For example, the sticker and ribbon around the  flowers’ cellophane and a matching gift card for customers to add at checkout.  

To submit your work head to ​www.bloomandwild.com/outside-the-box​ ​where  you can upload a digital mood board, a scan of your sketchbook or whatever works  for you.    

The prize

We’ll announce the judges’ favourite entries on Monday 8th April 2019. The winner of  this competition will be commissioned to the value of £2,500 by Bloom & Wild to turn their idea into a  box pattern for the July/August ‘Summer Brights’ collection. This also includes an original piece of design for the box outer and inner, plus suggestions for a sticker design and ribbon pattern/colour and a gift card cover  design or designs (at A6 spec) that ties into your theme and can be selected by our  customers at checkout so the packaging sits as a set. 

Closing date

The deadline is midnight on Sunday 31st March 2019 to submit your entry.   Terms and conditions can be found on Bloom & Wild’s competition page.

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Win | a hanging nest chair

Iona Bower February 21, 2019

Enter for a chance to win this prize to bring spring to your home or garden

Days are starting to get a little longer and brighter, and our thoughts are naturally turning to spending time outside in the fresh air again. As eager as we may be to fling open doors and windows, fully fledged picnic and barbecue season is still a way off. However, Garden Trading has just the answer for bridging that seasonal gap.

The new Garden Room collection for spring encourages blending indoor and outdoor living, introducing a sense of flow from home to garden. Style wise, there’s more than a nod to the past, with macramé accessories and cane furniture bringing a retro 1970s feel to the collection, along with leafy greens, natural materials and woven textures. An update to Garden Trading’s popular all-weather nest chair is a shining example.

YOUR CHANCE TO WIN

A great blend of modern and nostalgic, the new hanging nest chair looks as at home in a living room or conservatory as it would in an orangery. And with its PE bamboo base, it’s safe to find it a home in the garden, too. Wherever you choose to keep it, this prize is set to become your favourite perch for a little time out all spring and summer long. Discover the full spring collection at gardentrading.co.uk.

HOW TO ENTER For your chance to win a hanging nest chair worth £350 from Garden Trading, click the button below to answer the folliowing question:

Q: Garden Trading’s macramé accessories and cane furniture bring a retro feel to the collection. But from what decade in particular?

Closing date: 10 April 2019.


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TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The competition closes at 11.59pm on 10 April 2019. A winner will be selected at random from all correct entries received and notified soon afterwards. The prize cannot be swapped for cash or exchanged. Details of our full terms are on page 129 and online at icebergpress.co.uk/comprules.

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Competition | Win a cosy break in Snowdonia

Iona Bower December 15, 2018

ENTER OUR COMPETITION WITH MENAI HOLIDAYS AND YOU COULD BE OFF TO THE WELSH COAST FOR A LONG WEEKEND

Harlech and south Snowdonia are among North Wales’ best-kept secrets. Here, you can truly escape from the hubbub of busy modern living. With spectacular views of the mountains, castles, vast golden beaches, great places to eat and lovely individual shops, this is an area where you can recharge your batteries. Holiday cottage specialist Menai Holidays is offering one lucky winner the chance to stay at Bwthyn Nain, a sweet cottage for four, within walking distance to the beach at Llanfair, near Harlech; all you need to do is enter our online competition.

RECHARGE BY THE SEA

This charming, traditional Welsh stone holiday cottage, called Bwthyn Nain, looks over the fields towards the sea. It has an enclosed, pretty garden, and sleeps four guests in two double rooms, one of which can be made into a twin, on request. Slate f loors, colourful rugs and comfy sofas, along with exposed beams and a wood-burning stove all add to its charm.

LOCAL EXPERTS

A family-run holiday cottage company, Menai Holidays handpicks cottages across North Wales, from the simple to the sumptuous. Choose from properties on Anglesey, the Llŷn Peninsula or Snowdonia, all booked with customer service that goes the extra mile, backed up with excellent local knowledge. You can choose to self-cater or take full advantage of Menai’s fantastic Book-a-Cook and cottage food services, to have local hampers and wine delivered directly to your cottage. Menai Holidays guests also enjoy Treats – all sorts of local discounts – too. Find out more at menaiholidays.co.uk

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HOW TO ENTER

For your chance to win a four-night break for four at Bwthyn Nain with Menai Holidays, just answer the following question by the closing date: 31 January 2019.

Q: How many guests does Bwthyn Nain sleep?


ENTER NOW




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TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Competition closes at 11.59pm on 31 January 2019. One winner will be selected at random after the closing date from all correct entries, and notified shortly afterwards. The winner can’t exchange the prize for cash, and must book and stay before 31 December 2019. The prize can be taken on any available dates in 2019. Travel to and from Bwthyn Nain is not included in the prize. Full terms and conditions are on page 129 of our January issue and online at icebergpress.co.uk/comprules.



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Competition: win a properly festive feast

Iona Bower November 19, 2018
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Enjoy a Christmas dinner to remember. Pipers Farm are giving away this wonderful prize… all you need to do is add veg and crackers

Tuck into a slow-grown properly free range Bronze Turkey, saddleback sausages wrapped up traditionally cured bacon, with glugs of gorgeous gravy and the most delicious natural stuffing. Pipers Farm is offering one The Simple Things reader a festive feast of its beautiful, sustainable meat products. The prize consists of:

  • One whole free-range Bronze turkey (feeds 8)

  • Saddleback sausages wrapped in award-winning saddleback bacon (2 packs)

  • Handmade cranberry and hazelnut stuffing

  • Pure free-range turkey stock

  • Cranberry, orange and port sauce

The people at Pipers Farm have been making Christmases to remember for more than 30 years. Founded in 1989, Pipers Farm produces sustainable meat, enabling customers to buy from trusted ethical producers, known to them.

They passionately believe in producing wholesome, natural food that has been grown with respect for nature. The farm’s principles have remained unchanged for 30 years and you can rest assured their produce will continue to be food you can trust in. 

To enter, simply answer the following question below:

What year was Pipers Farm founded?

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If you want to enjoy any treats from Pipers Farm you can order by 11am at pipersfarm.com for next day nationwide delivery. 




TERMS AND CONDITIONS: By entering this competition, you are opting in to receiving our email marketing from Pipers Farm. This promotion is only open to residents of the United Kingdom aged over 18. No purchase necessary. The promotional will run from 19/11/18 to 10/12/18. The prize cannot be refunded or exchanged for cash value. Delivery to mainland UK addresses only. The Prize is non-exchangeable or transferable. The Prize must be taken as stated and no compensation will be payable if a winner is unable to use the Prize as stated. The winners will be liable for all costs and expenses not stated relating to claiming the Prize. The Promoter may substitute the Prize for a prize of an equal or greater value if, for any reason, the original Prize is unavailable for any reason. Prrize consists of 1 whole free range bronze turkey 8 portions, 2 packs of 8 sausages wrapped in bacon, 1 250g cranberry and hazelnut stuffing, 1 500ml pure turkey stock and 1 240g cranberry, orange and port sauce. Prize must be taken before 13/12/2018. The prizes are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged for cash. By entering the Promotion, entrants confirm that they have read and agree to be bound by these terms and conditions and by the decisions of the Promoter, which are final in all matters relating to the Promotion. Failure to do so will result in the forfeiture of the Prize. No correspondence will be entered into. Aside from the use of entry data for the performance of this Promotion, the Promoter will not use personal data for any other purpose without the express consent of the entrant. All entries must be made by the entrant themselves. The Promoter does not accept any liability for the acts of any third-party Prize provider. The Promoter is Pipers Farm (Devon) Ltd, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 1SD.

The competition closes at 11.59pm on 10 December 2018. A winner will be chosen at random from all correct entries after this time and notified shortly after. Full terms and conditions are at icebergpress.co.uk/comprules.

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Competition | Win £500 to spend at Garden Trading

Lottie Storey September 19, 2018

This month’s brilliant prize is a £500 shopping spree at Garden Trading. For your chance to win, enter below by the closing date, 7 November 2018.  

Discover the full range at gardentrading.co.uk. 

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Terms & conditions:
The competition closes at 11.59pm on 7 November 2018. A winner will be chosen at random from all correct entries after this time and notified shortly after. Full terms and conditions are at icebergpress.co.uk/comprules.

 

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Christmas gift subscription offer from The Simple Things magazine. Treat friends and family to a gift subscription this Christmas and we'll do the wrapping and sending for you. Just £44 – saving 26%* on the usual cover price.

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Competition | Win a day on a River Cottage cookery course with Quicke’s

Lottie Storey June 20, 2018

Courtesy of clothbound cheesemakers Quicke’s, one lucky winner will be going on a culinary adventure at River Cottage HQ in Devon – Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s award-winning cookery school and organic smallholding in the beautiful countryside near the Jurassic coast. The prize involves joining Gill for a day of seasonal cooking, creating a seasonal starter, main course and pudding after gathering a few of the essential ingredients from the River Cottage farm. When the cooking is done, you’ll get to sit down and enjoy the fruits of your labour.

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Terms & conditions:
The competition closes at 11.59pm on 8 August 2018. A winner will be chosen at random from all correct entries after this time and notified shortly after. Full terms and conditions are at icebergpress.co.uk/comprules.

 

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Competition | Win a balloon flight for two with British Balloon Flights

Lottie Storey May 22, 2018

The winner and a friend will be taking off from Knepp Castle, flying over the wonderful West Sussex countryside. Knepp is a 3,500-acre estate, now rewilded and home to some surprising wildlife. While your balloon is being prepared, take in your surroundings with drinks, nuts and nibbles. After a memorable flight, as the sun melts into the west, you’ll get the chance to toast your landing with English sparkling wine. Photos from your flight and a commemorative certificate will help keep some
very special memories fresh.

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Terms & conditions:
The competition closes at 11.59pm on 11 July 2018. A winner will be chosen at random from all correct entries after this time and notified shortly after. This is the prize: a flight for two from Knepp Castle, conditions permitting, over the Sussex countryside, including pre-flight refreshments and sparkling wine afterwards, return transfers from the local train station (if needed); prize excludes travel costs. You can’t swap it for cash or transfer the prize; you must be over 18, taller than 4ft6, and you have until 30 June 2019 to take your flight. Full terms and conditions are at icebergpress.co.uk/comprules.

 

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Competition | Win a feelgood wardrobe worth £350

Lottie Storey April 18, 2018
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From their home in the heart of Cornwall, Earth Kind Originals (EKO) is busy making clothes that are feelgood through and through. Clean, simple designs and natural colours inspired by the Cornish coast make up EKO’s capsule collection. Luxury loungewear separates made from super-soft eco jersey are easy to mix and match; elegant wrap tops, swing dresses with slouch pockets, comfortable leggings and soft base layers make up the laid-back daywear range. There’s even a range of breathable organic yogawear.

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The clothes are created from eco fabrics that are kind to the environment and feel beautifully soft next to the skin. Each item feels like a big cuddle to put on, and each is made using certified organic cotton and Tencel (eucalyptus) fibres that are ethically sourced in India, as well as more locally in Cornwall.

Local businesses and artisan makers are at the heart of every top and pair of trousers, giving you another reason to feel good in them. Find out more at earthkindoriginals.co.uk

HOW TO ENTER

To be in with a chance of winning an EKO voucher worth £350 to update your wardrobe, enter below before the closing date - 13 June 2018.

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Terms & conditions: Our competition prize is one voucher for EKO worth £350. The winner will be selected at random from all the correct received entries after the closing date of 11.59pm on 13 June 2018. 

Full competition terms and conditions are on page 129 of the May issue and at icebergpress.co.uk/comprules.

 

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Competition | Writing microfiction

Lottie Storey March 26, 2018

Fancy having a go at writing a story in 100 words? The theme is summer, the closing date, 30 April 

We’re full of admiration for a good microfiction: the format may be short, but there’s a wonderful sense of economy, every word polished and shaped with care. In just a few sentences, authors capture fleeting moments – the look of a flower in sunlight, say; the emotional weather in a relationship, or a tale of intrigue, filled with plot and peril.

If you fancy having a go, let our competition be your cue to action. It’s really just for fun, although the winner will receive a parcel of books to say well done. We’re looking for stories on the subject of SUMMER, with a feelgood vibe. The word count is 100 maximum (not including the title) and the work should be all your own and not previously published.

Email your microfiction to: thesimplethings@icebergpress.co.uk. Include your name and phone number and use the subject heading: MICROFICTION.

We’ll print our favourites in the June issue of The Simple Things, just in time for National Flash Fiction Day (nationalflashfictionday.co.uk). The closing date for submitting stories is 30 April 2018. Good luck!

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Competition | Win tea for a year

Lottie Storey March 21, 2018

TEA INDIA IS OFFERING ONE LUCKY READER A BUMPER PRIZE OF THEIR SPICED BLENDS TO KEEP YOU IN CHAI ALL YEAR!

Steeped in boiling water or simmered in milk to make a latte, chai has been served in India for centuries and is said to ‘warm the heart and heal the soul’. Tea India’s master blenders, Chirayu Booroah and Jimmy Jal Medhora, have created a range of authentic chai tea blends inspired by their motherland, India, for you to enjoy.

These blends capture some of Chirayu and Jimmy’s favourite flavours using fine assam black tea and spices in a teabag. The Tea India range includes four chai blends – Masala, Cardamom, Ginger
and Coconut – all delicious, warming and invigorating; this is chai made easy, for a ‘soul-healing’ moment every day.

Tea India’s chai blends can be enjoyed made with freshly boiled water and milk or dairy-free alternatives added to taste, or as a latte, by simmering the teabag in milk or a dairy-free alternative. They’ve even included some serving suggestions online, to inspire you.

COMPETITION TIME!

Tea India is giving away a brilliant prize to tempt tea lovers everywhere. Enter our competition for your chance to win a bumper set of all four Tea India chai blends, including seven packets each of Masala, Cardamom, Coconut and Ginger. You may never run out of chai again!

Tea India is available in Waitrose, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Co-op and Morrisons; you can find your nearest stockist online at teaindia.co.uk.

 

 

How to enter

For a chance to win, enter below before the closing date of 9 May 2018. 

ENTER NOW

Terms & conditions: Our competition prize is 28 packets of Tea India chai (7 packets of each blend), sent to the address of your choosing in a single delivery. You can’t transfer the prize or swap it for cash. The winner will be selected at random from all correct received entries after the closing date of 11.59pm on 9 May 2018.

Full competition terms and conditions are on page 129 and at icebergpress.co.uk/comprules.

 

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Competition | Win a year of flowers

Lottie Storey March 21, 2018

ONLINE FLORIST BUNCHES IS GIVING ONE LUCKY WINNER A BEAUTIFUL BOUQUET A MONTH, PLUS 20% OFF FOR EVERY READER

Every day, all over the UK, Bunches prompts moments of happiness with its hand-tied bouquets and gifts.

What started as a stall in a shopping centre has turned into an online business, still family-owned, delivering long-lasting fresh flowers with as much care for customers as the company has for its blooms.

FAIR TRADERS

Care is at the heart of Bunches’ business model, too. Each year, 10% of its profits go to charitable projects. Flowers are chosen to minimise environmental and ethical toll, sourcing blooms from suppliers who support the Fair Flowers, Fair Plants initiative, and using wholly recyclable packaging. Bunches doesn’t believe in hidden costs either – all bouquets include free delivery.

 

How to enter

For a chance to win a beautiful, hand-tied bouquet every month for a year, worth £400, enter below before the closing date of 9 May 2018. 

ENTER NOW

Reader offer: Bunches is also offering readers 20% off all orders until 30 April, using offer code SIMPLE20 - visit bunches.co.uk. The only things you can’t use it with are monthly flower gifts and Flowers for a Year. 

Terms & conditions: You can redeem our reader discount at Bunches until 30 April 2018. The offer excludes monthly flower gifts and Flowers for a Year. Our competition prize is a hand-tied bouquet of Bunches’ choosing, delivered to you each month for a year. You can’t transfer the prize or swap it for cash. The winner will be selected at random from all correct received entries after the closing date of 11.59pm on 9 May 2018. Full competition terms and conditions are on page 129 and at icebergpress.co.uk/comprules.

 

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Competition | Win a VIP package to The Good Life Experience

Lottie Storey February 21, 2018

A VIP package to The Good Life Experience is the prize up for grabs for the winning designer of our fifth patch

These are our four happiness patches. Each one is a visual reminder of the things that can help us find greater contentment – whether it’s being active, connecting with friends, learning something new or taking time to notice the little things.

 

Buy The Simple Things happiness patches

You can buy one, two, three or all four patches here – to keep or to give; spread the joy and share the fun.

 

Design our fifth patch

Our fifth patch – currently blank – is all about giving. Doing something nice for someone or getting involved in your community can make you feel good and help you to build strong relationships with those around you. So, how would you capture the art of giving in a patch? You have until 16 April to get creative! Our downloadable PDF has all the instructions you need to enter, including a patch template that shows you the exact size the finished patch will be.

 

The prize

The winning design will be turned into a sew-on patch. We’ll add it to our collection of patches to buy and give, and all the profits will go to charity. The lucky winner also gets a VIP package to The Good Life Experience festival in September, including festival tickets for four, camping accommodation and tickets to The Simple Things Picnic Feast. If you’re not lucky enough to win, or want to find out more, details and early bird tickets for The Good Life Experience are already on sale here.

 

The small print

The closing date for entering is 11.59pm on 16 April 2018. The winner will be chosen after this date from all complete entries emailed, and notified soon after. The prize includes four tickets to both The Good Life Experience and The Simple Things Picnic Feast, as well as festival accommodation in a four-person bell tent. The prize can’t be transferred or swapped for cash, and it doesn’t include travel costs – you’ll need to make your own way there and back. Oh, and the judges’ decision is final. You can find more terms and conditions here. Good luck!

 

 

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Competition | Win meat boxes for a year with Coombe Farm Organic

Lottie Storey December 14, 2017

 

WE’VE TEAMED UP WITH COOMBE FARM ORGANIC TO OFFER ONE LUCKY READER MONTHLY DELIVERIES OF ORGANIC MEAT AND MORE 

 

Enter our competition for your chance to win a year’s worth of organic meat. The winner will receive one delivery a month for 12 months, on the day of their choosing, of award-winning organic goodies – a great prize, worth more than £400.

How to enter

For a chance to win a year’s supply of organic meat, enter below before the closing date of 11.59pm on 14 February 2018. The winner will be chosen at random from all correct entries after this date and notified soon afterwards. The prize is a monthly delivery of Coombe Farm Organic goodies for 12 months.

You can’t swap it for cash but you can choose the day for delivery.
Find out more at coombefarmorganic.co.uk

Find full terms and conditions on page 129 of the January issue and at icebergpress.co.uk/comprules.

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Win a legendary weekend in Wales worth £500

Lottie Storey November 6, 2017

So many epic things to do this autumn. But only so many hours in the day. What you need is some legendary Welsh hospitality. One of the best ways to experience Wales is from the comfort of a Welsh Rarebits country house, seafront hotel, boutique bolthole or restaurant with rooms.

Enter now
 

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Terms & Conditions: 
•       Welsh Rarebits Gift Vouchers MUST be presented at time of arrival at the property to enable the property to validate the voucher. The property reserves the right to refuse the voucher if presented at any other time.
•       Welsh Rarebits Gift Vouchers have an expiry date of 12 months from date of voucher issue. This date is shown on the individual voucher. Under no circumstances can the voucher be extended beyond the date stated. Please contact Welsh Rarebits before the voucher expires if you are having difficulty booking your stay. No refund will be given in the event on non-redemption during the 12 month validity period.
•       Change is not given on purchases which cost less than the value of the Gift Voucher presented.
•       Gift Vouchers cannot be exchanged for cash.
•       Gift Vouchers will be subject to verification at time of presentation and each individual property reserves the right not to accept any voucher that have or appear to have been forged, damaged, defaced or otherwise tampered with.
•       No responsibility will be accepted for lost, stolen or damaged Gift Vouchers and such vouchers shall not be refunded. To deface a voucher will render it invalid.
•       Welsh Rarebits gift vouchers can only be redeemed for accommodation and food at Welsh Rarebits properties that have a current Welsh Rarebits membership at the time of redemption. Welsh Rarebits gift vouchers CANNOT be used at any Great Little Places or Rare Hideaways properties.

 

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WIN! Christmas all stacked up - Natural Spa Factory

Lottie Storey November 1, 2017

Exclusively for readers of The Simple Things, Natural Spa Factory have created the ultimate home-spa gift bundle to give away.

Make sure that all of your friends and family feel the love this Christmas!

Christmas All Stacked Up is bursting with favourites including the heady Amber Noir candle, edgy black glass reed diffuser, fig & vanilla lotion & potion hero set and a trio of the new pure & organic face oils, RRP of the gifts is £120. 

To enter simply head to the Natural Spa Factory competition page - ENTER NOW

The closing date for this competition is December 1st 2017.

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Competition | Win a denim Susie pinafore apron from The Stitch Society

Lottie Storey October 18, 2017

In November’s issue of The Simple Things, we meet Charlotte Meek of The Stitch Society in our Job Well Done feature, who tells us about how her passion for vintage fabrics inspired her to create a business making aprons celebrating Yorkshire’s textile heritage.

All The Stitch Society aprons come with a 10-year guarantee and are all made in Yorkshire from UK sourced fabrics. We’re giving away a denim Susie pinafore apron, worth £49.

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How to enter

For your chance to win a denim Susie pinafore apron from The Stitch Society, enter below before the closing date, 29 November 2017. The winner will be chosen at random and notified after this date. You can find full terms and conditions on page 129 of November’s The Simple Things and at  icebergpress.co.uk/comprules.

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Competition | Win a year’s worth of cheese

Lottie Storey July 19, 2017

To celebrate their new range of clothbound cheeses made with Cornish sea salt, Quicke’s have come up with an irresistible prize

Calling all curd nerds! This summer, Quicke’s are excited to announce a new partnership with Cornish Sea Salt. With only four ingredients involved in cheese making, Quicke’s believe each one should be the very best. Cornish Sea Salt is both low in sodium and rich in natural sea minerals. Its purity adds a rounded brightness to the complex flavours of Quicke’s award-winning clothbound cheddars.

Enter our competition for a year’s supply from their artisanal range and see for yourself. The winner will receive a box of cheesy goodies monthly for a year. You’ll be spoilt with a selection of award-winning Quicke’s clothbound cheddars, as well as accompaniments such as delicious crackers and handmade chutneys, all delivered directly to your door.

How to enter

For your chance to win a year’s supply of Quicke’s cheese, enter below before the closing date, 13 September 2017. The winner will be chosen at random and notified after this date. The prize will be cheese-based and delivered monthly, but subject to change, as stock allows. You can’t swap it for cash either. You can find full terms and conditions on page 129 of August’s The Simple Things and at icebergpress.co.uk/comprules.

Enter now
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