Competition | Win One of Two Weleda Skin Food Bundles

We have two skincare bundles to give away, each worth more than £150

Since its introduction in 1926, Weleda Skin Food has evolved from a cult secret into a firm favourite with everyone looking to soothe and comfort dry skin, and today the range is a go-to for beauty insiders – from top make-up artists to celebrities, such as Victoria Beckham, Rita Ora and Drew Barrymore.  A tube of our best-selling Skin Food Original sells every 8 seconds, whilst one product from the Skin Food range sells every 3 seconds globally. What’s more, Skin Food has more than 70,000 5-star customer reviews and is kept in the kits of more than 600 British makeup artists.

Combining botanical extracts, plant oils and natural waxes, the Skin Food formula intensely nourishes skin, and the range has something for everyone, including the iconic Skin Food Original and its lighter sister, Skin Food Light. Plus, there’s Skin Food Body Lotion and Body Butter, Skin Food Lip Balm, Skin Food Ultra-Light Dry Oil, and the new face care range which includes Skin Food Nourishing Day and Night Creams.

No matter your skincare needs, every Skin Food product is NATRUE-certified natural and made with sustainable ingredients from UEBT-certified responsible sources.

What you could win

There are two bundles to be won, each worth over £150 and featuring the full Skin Food line-up:

Skin Food Nourishing Day Cream

Skin Food Nourishing Night Cream

Skin Food Nourishing Cleansing Balm

Skin Food Ultra-Light Dry Oil

Skin Food Body Lotion

Skin Food Body Butter

Skin Food Lip Balm

Skin Food Original (75ml)

Skin Food Original (30ml)

Skin Food Light (75ml)

Skin Food Light (30ml)

How to enter 

For your chance to win one of two Weleda Skin Food bundles, worth over £150 each, enter by clicking the button below and answering the following question by the closing date of 18 October 2024.

Q: How many 5-star customer reviews has Weleda Skin Food accrued?

 Terms & Conditions The competition closes at 11.59pm on 18 October2024. Two winners 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 | Win a six-week delivery of Isle of Wight Tomatoes

Discover the true taste of tomatoes and treat yourself to the finest Isle of Wight
Tomato selection

We’ve been championing the true taste of tomatoes from our home on the Isle of Wight since 2007, benefiting from the exceptional climate to nurture the most flavourful varieties. The Isle of Wight is ideal for growing tomatoes, boasting some of the highest sunshine hours in the UK, its valuable light intensified by the surrounding sea. It’s how we’re able to deliver tomatoes that are rich, full-flavoured and delicious – just as they should be.

From red to green, and everything in between, we’ve introduced Britain’s foodies to an amazing array of cooking and eating varieties. To continue producing the finest tomatoes, in the best way possible, is what we’re here to do. That’s why we’re on a mission to make great flavour sustainable, helping to build a better food system where people and planet come first. We’re working to become a zero waste business, incorporating harvesting rainwater to irrigate our crops, recyclable packaging, and zero produce to landfill.

The Prize

We’re offering one lucky winner the chance to enjoy our best selection of seasonal tomatoes, delivered fresh to their door for the next 6 weeks. Savouring the taste of summer before we say farewell to this year’s crop and a chance to add a little sunshine to your dishes.

How to Enter

Simply click on the button below and answer the following question by 25 September 2024.

Q: In what year did the company begin?

For more information, visit iowtomatoes.co.uk or follow us on Instagram @iowtomatoes.

Terms & Conditions

The comp closes at 11.59pm on 25 September 2024. One winner selected at random from all correct entries received and notified soon after. The winner cannot transfer the prize or swap it for cash. Entrants must be able to confirm a mainland UK delivery address. The blend of tomatoes will be subject to change depending on seasonality of varieties. 6x 3kg seasonal tomato boxes in total are available as the prize. These can be claimed over a 6 week period and multiple deliveries or boxes in week are permitted.Our full T&Cs are on p125 and online at icebergpress.co.uk/comprules.

Competition | Win Glerups for the Whole Family

Treat your toes to pure woollen footwear from Danish brand glerups, including the stylish Langdal design

Walking in through the front door and popping on your slippers is one of life’s simplest pleasures. Nanny Glerup certainly thought so, so when she handcrafted her first pair of slippers using natural wool from her own beloved Gotland sheep, friends and family were suitably impressed and wanted in on the action… and glerups was born.

Over three decades on, the Danish brand is fiercely committed to upholding strict environmental and ethical standards and is proud of its Project Zero Waste philosophy, upcycling leftover materials in the production of new glerups. For example, leather scraps are used to make the company logo that adorns every pair of slippers, shoes or boots, while its insoles are made from leftover wool. Other natural materials that have been carefully selected include coir, natural rubber and organic cotton.

“We work purposefully to use all bits and pieces from our carefully selected production materials,” says glerups co-owner, Allan Timm. “This has always been Nanny’s philosophy and is now deeply integrated into our DNA.”

The brand’s popularity continues to grow, especially with the recent launch of the Langdal, a stylish lace-up shoe. Made from 100% pure wool, soft, chrome-free leather and coconut fibres – a waste product from the food industry – the Langdal is designed to be worn all year round.

In celebration of the Langdal, we’re offering one lucky reader the chance to win glerups for all the family, worth up to £450. Whether you prefer cosy toes or out-and-about comfort, the whole family can enjoy beautiful woollen footwear, handcrafted with ethical and natural materials. So, best foot forward and enter our competition today…

For more information, visit glerups.co.uk or follow on Insta: @glerups_official and enter the competition below…

How to enter 

For your chance to win glerups for the whole family, enter our competition by clicking the button below and answering the following question by the closing date of 9 October 2024. 

Q: What is the name of Glerups’ new lace-up shoe?

Terms and conditions

The comp closes at 11.59pm on 9 Oct 2024. One winner selected at random from all correct entries received and notified soon after. Prize is four pairs of glerups of choice, subject to availability, worth up to £450. The winner cannot transfer the prize or swap it for cash. Our full T&Cs are on p125 and online at icebergpress.co.uk/comprules.

Competition | Win a UK Boating Break

Here’s your chance to win a Le Boat self-drive boating holiday on the Thames or Caledonian Canal – worth over £1,700

Who doesn’t love messing about on the river? Balmy summer days, the gentle ebb and flow of the water and an ever-changing backdrop to inspire a lifetime of memories. If this sounds idyllic, our competition may be right up your waterway.

The Simple Things has teamed up with Le Boat to offer one lucky reader the chance to win a week’s self-catering boating holiday for up to six, plus a four-legged friend, along the serene waters of the River Thames or the Caledonian Canal, worth over £1,700.

Le Boat – the number one provider of boating holidays on Europe and Canada’s inland waterways – has everything you could need for a magical break, including fully-equipped kitchens, hot showers and cosy cabins, with bedding and towels supplied. You don’t need a licence or any prior experience, as Le Boat’s experts will be on hand to assist you, giving navigation initiation and technical assistance, ensuring your week on the water is just as it should be, thoroughly relaxing and enjoyable.

So, slow down a little and let a Le Boat boating break take you on your next adventure, all while you relax from the comfort of your very own floating home.

For more information, visit leboat.co.uk or follow on Instagram: @leboat_uk.

To enter

your chance to win a week’s boating holiday* with Le Boat, enter our competition by clicking the button below and answering the following question by the closing date of 11 September 2024:
Q: What country outside of Europe are Le Boat the No1 inland waterway boating provider for?

Terms & conditions

The competition closes at 11.59pm on 11 September 2024. 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 | Win a National Trust Nature Books collection

We have four book bundles to give away, each worth more than £50!

Summer has finally arrived, and now is the perfect time to get outside, soak up the sunshine, and discover what the great outdoors has to offer. That’s why we are giving four lucky individuals the chance to win a selection of National Trust books, worth more than £50!

Each prize includes five beautiful books that are ideal for anyone who wants to learn more about the wonderful world of nature – whether that’s from the comfort of your sofa, in a gorgeous green woodland, or on a sandy beach.

Turn any seaside trip into a treasure hunt with The Shell Spotter’s Guide and The Pebble Spotter's Guide. Beautifully illustrated and packed with surprising facts, these delightful little books are the perfect companion for all aspiring shell and pebble spotters.

Boost your health and happiness, wherever you live, with Just Add Nature, supercharge your small talk with 100 Words for Rain, or discover new tastes with The First-Time Forager.

You’re sure to learn something new and get a little closer to nature with this fantastic selection. Enter now for the chance to win by clicking the button below.

TERMS & CONDITIONS:
Four winners will be selected at random from all completed entries received and notified soon after the closing date of 11.59pm, 31 July 2024. The prizes cannot be transferred or swapped for cash. You’ll find our full terms and conditions on page 125 and online at: icebergpress.co.uk/comprules.

Competition | Win one of two Gudrun Sjödén vouchers worth £200

We’ve teamed up with iconic Swedish brand, Gudrun Sjödén, to offer two lucky readers the chance to win a voucher to update their wardrobes

Summer is here and with it, a chance to refresh your wardrobe thanks to Gudrun Sjödén’s colourful summer offerings. Fusing artistic expressions with Nordic simplicity, Gudrun’s latest collections flirt with luscious nature from around the world and lets natural and recycled fibres shine through its different design chapters. If this sounds like your cup of tea, then enter our competition for your chance to win one of two vouchers, worth £200 each, to spend at Gudrun Sjödén.

Gudrun’s linen capsule takes its cue from the colours and handicrafts of Gujurat, while the Mediterranean gardens of Villa San Michele, abundant with lemons, evoke the bold, zesty prints and botanical patterns of several of this season’s pieces. Swedish painter, Bror Hjorth, lends inspiration to a collection with vivid prints and palettes and a 1950s retro feel, creating wardrobe staples that cry out to make an appearance at any summer party.

The stunning colours, prints and designs aside, the real beauty of Gudrun Sjödén pieces is their timelessness. Always designing responsibly for both people and the planet, with sustainability at its core, the clothes are made to stand out, whatever the season. Their longevity and versatility makes them instant classics and pieces that can be worn, loved, and passed down from generation to generation.

For more, visit gudrunsjoden.com or follow on Instagram: @gudrunsjoden.ldn. You can also visit its London store at 65-67 Monmouth Street, W2H 9DG.

How to enter

For your chance to win one of two Gudrun Sjödén vouchers*, each worth £200, press the button below and answer the following question by the closing date of 10 July 2024. 
Q: Which Swedish painter inspired some of this season’s designs by Gudrun Sjödén?

Terms and conditions

The competition closes at 11.59pm on 10 July 2024. Two winners will be selected at random from all correct entries received and notified soon after. Subject to availability. *Vouchers are not valid for carpets or rugs. The winners cannot transfer their prize or swap it for cash. Details of our full terms and conditions are on p125 and online at icebergpress.co.uk/comprules.

Win | A Weekend in Whitstable worth £715

You could win a two-night stay in Whitstable, famed for its breathtaking beaches, independent shops and tasty local seafood

With its tranquil beach walks, independent shops and galleries and an enviable offering of eateries, the charming coastal town of Whitstable in Kent is an idyllic weekend away destination at any time of year. But with hazy summer days and longer, lighter evenings, there’s never been a better time to visit. If Whitstable has caught your attention, then enter our competition to win a seaside escape with Whitstable Holiday Homes.

Up for grabs is a two-night stay – worth £715 – at Seaside House, a stylish cottage in the heart of Whitstable’s conservation area. Here, you and up to five guests, plus one four-legged friend, can relax and explore the local charm and foodie delights of the area. Bright and contemporary, Seaside House has three comfortable bedrooms, a lounge with a wood-burning stove and plenty of books and games, plus, dependent on weather, you could enjoy any local delicacies picked up on your travels in either the cottage’s dining room or eaten al fresco in the south-facing courtyard.

To ensure that you get the most out of your stay, Whitstable Holiday Homes’ owner Gail is on hand to offer personalised recommendations on the best places to explore, dine and unwind for a fully restorative couple of nights away.

Whether you’re after a beachfront retreat, a family home-from-home or a dog-friendly stay, Whitstable Holiday Homes has over 25 stunning properties to choose from, meaning you’ll be spoilt for choice. For more information, visit whitstableholidayhomes.co.uk or follow on Instagram: @whitstableholidayhomes

For more information on Seaside House, visit whitstableholidayhomes.co.uk/seaside-house

How to enter 

For your chance to win a two-night stay in Seaside House (for up to six people and one dog), click the button and answer the question below by the closing date of 10 July 2024.
Q: What is the name of the cottage you could win a weekend in?

Terms and conditions

The competition closes at 11.59pm on 10 July 2024. One winner selected at random from all correct entries. Prize must be taken before 31 March 2025 and excludes school or Bank Holidays. Subject to availability. The winner is responsible for transport to and from Seaside House. The winner cannot transfer the prize or swap for cash. The winner may be required to participate in publicity. Details of our full T&Cs are on p125 and online at: icebergpress.co.uk/comprules

Competition | Win a year's supply of coffee from Taylors of Harrogate

Win a year’s supply of coffee with Taylors of Harrogate, just by choosing your own adventure

Longer, warmer days mean more opportunities for exploring the outdoors. And what could be better than taking in your favourite mountain view, warming up after a dip in the sea or enjoying a backyard campout with a delicious cup of coffee?

If you fancy a great coffee to accompany you on your next adventure then make sure you pack some Taylors Coffee Bags in your rucksack.

Taylors Coffee Bags are simply delicious ground coffee in a bag, for when you want all the flavour without the fuss. Each little bag begins with high quality beans, roasted to release the flavour and blended and ground to give the perfect result. They’re perfectly portable and just need some boiled water to make a decent coffee on the go. Once you’re finished, just pop your coffee bag in your food or garden waste bin for composting.

They’re made by Taylors of Harrogate, the independent Yorkshire family coffee company who have been sourcing, roasting and blending the highest quality coffee for over 130 years. The family extends beyond their Harrogate home to the coffee growers they source from and their communities.

Their unique approach to buying, Taylors Sourcing Approach, puts relationships at the heart of how they source their coffee. They work in close partnership with their suppliers to build contracts, improve quality and find solutions to sustainability issues – helping to support communities and protect landscapes around the world.

It’s this shared sense of family values that means everyone goes the extra mile to make the best possible coffee.

Taylors Coffee Bags come in a range of well-loved blends from smooth Rich Italian and smoky, powerful Hot Lava Java to a great tasting Decaf and rich and chocolatey Flying Start.

Enter our competition to win a year of coffee

We have a year’s worth of coffee, including a range of coffee bags, roast or ground beans and two travel cups, worth over £250, to give away. To win, all you have to do is click the button below and tell us: If you were taking Taylors Coffee Bags on your next adventure, where would you go?

Competition | Win a Food Bundle from Properoni

We have 25 food bundles from Properoni to give away this month

With a month of bank-holiday weekends to look forward to and, no doubt, a packed diary of get-togethers, it’s time to think about tasty treats to get the party started. Luckily, the folk at PROPERONI® – that’s pepperoni made properly – have the answer. Created by experts with over 50 years’ experience supplying Britain’s best-loved pizza restaurants, they’re working hard to rid the world of mediocre pepperoni, and are instead bringing restaurant-quality ingredients to your kitchen thanks to their sliced pepperoni and chorizo.

Free from preservatives, nitrites, and additives, PROPERONI® products get their distinctive, award-winning flavour as a result of slow smoking over beechwood, curing and air drying – with absolutely no additives or starter cultures used to accelerate the ripening. There are no cutting corners, the PROPERONI® team stick to a 150-year-old recipe and use techniques that date back to Roman times. Meaning that, regardless of whether you’re creating fancy ‘from scratch’ pizzas, pepping up pastas and salads or simply nibbling straight from the pack, your dishes will be elevated to gourmet status.

If this has got your taste buds tingling, then enter our competition to be in with a chance of winning one of 25 PROPERONI® bundles, worth over £12 each, and soon you can be adding some PROPERONI® magic to your dishes, too.

Available at selected Tesco stores. Find out more at properoni.co.uk or follow on Instagram: properoni_uk.

How to enter

For a chance to win a PROPERONI® bundle, worth £12, enter by clicking the button below and answering the following question by the closing date of 12 June 2024. 

Q: Properoni products are slowly smoked over which type of wood?

Terms & Conditions:
The competition closes at 11.59pm on 12 June 2024. Twenty-five 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 and online at icebergpress.co.uk/comprules.

Competition | Win a Seasalt Cornwall gift card

We have Seasalt Cornwall gift cards up for grabs to put towards some new summer staples (or, knowing the UK weather, a really good rain coat)

Summer is nearly here and if you want to welcome it properly, you have to dress the part, which is a wonderful excuse for a wardrobe refresh. Strolling around the enticing shops is one of the real pleasures of a day in Falmouth, and we can never resist a browse in Seasalt Cornwall. Although the much-loved fashion brand can now be found all over the country, its heart remains in its maritime home.

Creating clothes since 1981, Seasalt started out selling workwear to local farmers, fishermen and artists. The brand still focuses on quality natural and durable fabrics; however, you’re just as likely to find a party-ready jumpsuit as utility-inspired denim in today’s shops.

This year’s summer collection pays homage to folk arts and country crafts, embracing new embroidered styles and a sun-baked palette – just the thing for those halcyon summer days. Look out for soft organic cottons and breathable linen for a cool and effortless summer feel, along with classic pieces you’ll love, year after year.

If you’re feeling inspired to add a few new items to your summer wardrobe, then The Simple Things has teamed up with Seasalt Cornwall to make your summer even brighter. We’re giving you the chance to win one of three gift cards, worth either £500, £150 or £50 to spend online or in your nearest Seasalt shop. (Of course, we don’t have favourites, but we definitely have a soft spot for that inviting Falmouth store…)

For more information and inspiration, visit seasaltcornwall.com or follow on Instagram at seasaltcornwall

How to enter

For your chance to win one of three Seasalt Cornwall gift cards, worth either £500, £150 or £50, click the button below and answer the following question by 12 June 2024:

Q: Where is Seasalt’s current HQ based?

Terms and conditions: The competition closes at 11.59pm on 12 June 2024 and is open to UK residents only. Three winners will be selected at random from all correct 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 and online at: icebergpress.co.uk/comprules.

For Seasalt Cornwall’s T&Cs, visit: seasaltcornwall.com/need-help/terms.

Competition | Win a Hamper from Suma

The Simple Things has teamed up with Suma Wholefoods to give away three hampers

Suma’s not your average company. They’re a wholefoods co-operative owned and run by their workers and a 100% veggie business. Based in the heart of West Yorkshire, they’ve been championing the healthy wholefoods lifestyle since 1977 – that’s nearly half a century of goodness!

Suma isn't just jumping on the plant-based, organic, wholefoods bandwagon, they're driving it. With more than 800 top-notch products carefully curated and sourced, they've got everything from your kitchen staples like herbs and spices, to exciting treats like Kombucha and vegan Mac 'n Cheeze. Let's not forget about their amazing ALTER/NATIVE range for hair and body – all cruelty-free and made from natural ingredients. And then there’s their Ecoleaf range of products, which is all about harnessing the power of plants for a cleaner, greener home. Suma's commitment to sustainability and ethics shines through in everything they do. They're approved by the Leaping Bunny programme, the Soil Association and The Vegan Society, too.

 Win a Suma Hamper

We have three hampers from Suma, pictured above, for The Simple Things readers to win. There’s a small hamper, large hamper and an Italian hamper up for grabs. All you need to do is click the button and answer the question below by 22 May 2024.

Q: What year did Suma Wholefoods start trading?

You can find Suma online, at your local wholefoods or zero waste shop, or get together with family, friends and neighbours and ask about setting up a Food Buying Group. Plus, if you sign up for Suma's newsletter, you'll get the inside scoop on all their latest stories, products, and special offers!

 Terms and conditions

The competition closes at 11.59pm on 22nd May 2024. Three winners will be selected at random from all correct entries received and notified soon after. The prize consists of 1 x small hamper worth £45, a hamper Italy worth £80 and a large hamper worth £125. The winners cannot transfer the prize or swap it for cash. Details of our full terms and conditions are on p125 and online at at icebergpress.co.uk/comprules.

Competition | Win Tickets to the ALSO Festival

ALSO is the award-winning festival where ideas run wild. Hailed by Condé Nast Traveller as one of the best festivals in the world, Grazia as one of the hottest in the UK and ES as one of the coolest, picked by the Guardian, Times, Sunday Times and Telegraph for their ‘best of the fests’ lists, ALSO returns resplendent for its eleventh edition with the theme Heavenly Bodies on 12-14th July and promises to be nothing short of celestial.

Set in a Capability Brown landscape in Warwickshire, the UK’s most inspirational summer festival combines ideas, music and comedy alongside adventures in food, nature and wellness.

ALSO24 features transformative ideas from Sunday Times bestselling psychotherapist Philippa Perry (her only UK festival appearance this summer), rock-star classicist Natalie Haynes, bringing nuance to Greek Myth and banker–turned–journalist Nels Abbey showing how hip-hop rewrote the rules of business.

There are genre-busting live performances from experimental musician Jessica Winter (‘The new face of outsider pop’ - Line of Best Fit), indie-folk sonic adventurers Stornoway and Latin brass collective The Fontanas, bringing the party to Saturday night. 

ALSO24 headlines comedy performances from BAFTA-winning, best-selling writer and comedian Adam Kay, acclaimed comedian and best-selling writer Sara Pascoe (QI, Taskmaster, Live at the Apollo) and gallic misanthrope (and TikTok sensation) Marcel Lucont presenting his cult hit Cabaret Fantastique.

What to expect? Eccentric, playful, thought-provoking programming across 15 venues designed to get ideas into your head. From life-enhancing talks and big bands to long table dinners, tastings and demos. Creative masterclasses and inspirational workshops by day, comedy and eclectic electronica by night. Enjoy a rum and a dance at the Rum Shack, or take to the water for a sunset swim and lakeside sauna. Curate your own adventure.

Two lucky readers can win either a family weekend ticket or a pair of adult weekend tickets
each worth £300.

How to enter

For your chance to win a family weekend ticket or a pair of adult weekend tickets to ALSO24, click below and answer the following question before 8 May 2024.

Q. How many venues are at ALSO?

Terms and Conditions
By entering the competition, you agree for the organisers to contact you about the event and competition results. You may unsubscribe from these emails at any time by following the link in the email footer. The competition closes at 11.59pm on 8 May 2024. The winners will be selected at random from all correct 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 and online at icebergpress.co.uk/comprules.

Competition | Win a Janome Sewing Machine worth £439

JANOME sewing machines are synonymous with innovation, quality, and ease of use. This Spring JANOME have a great all-round sewing machine for one lucky reader to win.

Whether you are sewing for thrift, sustainability or simply pleasure, the Janome 230DC computerised sewing machine (pictured below) is the perfect companion. With a few easy steps you will be up and sewing in no time.

The model 230DC has lots of easy-to-use features which make sewing a pleasure, it is ideal the machine to grow with your skills and is suitable both for beginners and more experienced sewing fans. It’s fully computerised with stitches and settings at the touch of a button, has no-fuss threading with the auto-needle threader (pictured below), top loading bobbin and a hard cover for storage.

The Prize: a JANOME 230DC computerised model

There are 30 stitch choices and a variety of buttonhole styles, making this machine ideal for beginners and more advanced stitchers alike. The new JANOME Spring 2024 ‘Sewing with Style’ brochure can be downloaded from janome.co.uk/special-offers Visit your local Janome retailer to see the JANOME range.

How to enter

The competition closes at 11.59pm on 31 May 2024. One 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 and conditions are on p125 of the magazine and online at at icebergpress.co.uk/comprules.

To enter, simply click on the button below and answer the following question:
Q: How many stitch choices does the Janome 230DC computerised model have?

Competition | Win one of 5 vouchers for £200 to spend at Lazy Susan

We have five Lazy Susan vouchers to be won, so you can create a fuss-free outdoor space
to relax in this Spring

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 spring often 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 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, back in 2007, and now features timeless designs that are maintenance-free, rust-proof and can be left outside all year round.

There’s also a range of finishing touches, such as cushions, parasols and accessories, which are crafted with durability in mind. If this sounds like your cup of tea, then The Simple Things has teamed up with Lazy Susan to offer five lucky readers the chance to win a Lazy Susan voucher, worth £200 each. So, whether you’re looking to furnish a garden, patio or balcony area, Lazy Susan has sets suitable for all spaces, in a variety of sizes, which are powder-coated for resilience – all you need to create equally long-lasting outdoor memories this spring and summer.

For more information, visit lazysusan.co.uk or call 01243 684873.

How to enter

For your chance to win £200 to spend at Lazy Susan, enter by clicking the button below and answering the following question by the closing date of 14 May 2024.

Q: What is Lazy Susan furniture made from?

Terms and conditions

The competition closes at 11.59pm on 14 May 2024. Five winners will be selected at random from all correct 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 and online at icebergpress.co.uk/comprules. 

Competition | Win £500 to spend at Crocus

Now’s the time to get busy in preparation for a blooming marvellous season ahead, and we have a £500 voucher to be won, plus discounts to help you on your way

As those first shoots of promise start to sprout in your patch, you may be filled with excitement about the year ahead, what to plant and the subsequent happiness that it will bring. So if you’re hankering to get growing, then The Simple Things has teamed up with our friends at Crocus to offer one lucky reader the chance to win a £500 voucher.

Whether you want to fill your containers with colour or redesign a bare border, Crocus has over 7,000 plants to choose from. Its website is designed with gardeners in mind, to help narrow down what is needed to create a space that will bring joy throughout the year.

With over 20 years’ experience of working with some of the best garden designers at Chelsea, the dedicated team of experts at Crocus know a thing or two about creating gorgeous gardens and pretty pots. Growing over one million plants in the Crocus nursery, the dedicated team of experts keep them all in tip-top condition, giving them final quality checks before sending them off to their new homes. Once established, Crocus’ knowledgeable plant doctors are on hand to offer advice on how best to care for your plants and enable them to thrive.

Reader Discount

However, if you’re not our lucky winner this time, but all this has planted a seed of inspiration, Crocus is also offering all readers 10% off every full-priced plant. Simply enter code SIMPLETHINGS10 at checkout. Valid until 31 March 2024. For T&Cs, see crocus.co.uk/terms.

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

How to enter the competition

For your chance to win a £500 voucher to spend at Crocus, enter our competition by clicking the button below and answering the folliwing question by the closing date of 10 April 2024. 

Q: How many plants can you choose from at Crocus?

Terms and conditions

The competition closes at 11.59pm on 10 April 2024. 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 | Win a Year's Supply of Scented 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 be the lucky reader who wins 12 boxes of scented narcissi to send to your friends – however, we won’t judge if you choose to enjoy a few yourself.

Grown on the picturesque Isles of Scilly, just off the Cornish coast, the ‘Tazetta’ narcissi – a scented cousin of the daffodil – flourish in small sheltered fields from October to Easter. The Isles of Scilly are unique in being able to grow flowers outdoors throughout the winter months, without the need for any additional heat or light. This means that as the flowers are also delivered directly from where they’re grown, they have a considerably lower carbon footprint than those grown in heated glasshouses or flown in from further afield, making the scented narcissi a really thoughtful gift to 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 in late spring, Scilly Flowers owners, Zoe and Ben Julian, and their loyal team of flower pickers at Churchtown Farm on the island of St Martin’s, turn their attention to 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 a year’s supply of scented flowers (12 boxes of flowers 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 2024:

Q The tazetta is what sort of flower?

Terms and conditions: The competition closes at 11.59pm on 13 March 2024. One winner will be selected at random from all correct entries received and notified soon after. Flower substitutions may be made depending on 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 | Win one of two Weleda Skin Bundles each worth over £150

Nourish your skin with Weleda’s superheroes

Weleda has long been trusted for its ethical skincare. In fact, over the past 97 years, its Skin Food range has become a firm favourite for anyone looking to soothe and comfort rough, dry skin – it’s no wonder that someone, somewhere, is snapping up a tube every 10 seconds.

Combining botanical extracts, plant oils and natural waxes, the Skin Food formula intensely nourishes skin and, as its popularity continues to grow, so too does its product family. Alongside Skin Food Original and Skin Food Light, there’s Skin Food Lip Balm to protect dry, chapped lips, Skin Food Body Lotion with its quick absorption and long-lasting moisturisation and, for some indulgent skin pampering, there’s Skin Food Body Butter.

Over the past year, four new products have also joined the fold – there’s Skin Food Nourishing Day and Night Creams, Skin Food Nourishing Cleansing Balm, while Skin Food Ultra-Light Dry Oil works to boost hydration and radiance with a simple spritz. Set to become just as iconic as the rest of the line-up, they’ve scooped an incredible 16 awards since their launch.

No matter your skincare needs, every Skin Food product is NATRUE-certified natural and made with sustainable ingredients from UEBT-certified responsible sources.

What you could win

There are two bundles to be won, each worth over £150 and featuring the full Skin Food line-up:

Skin Food Nourishing Day Cream

Skin Food Nourishing Night Cream

Skin Food Nourishing Cleansing Balm

Skin Food Ultra-Light Dry Oil

Skin Food Body Lotion

Skin Food Body Butter

Skin Food Lip Balm

Skin Food Original (75ml)

Skin Food Original (30ml)

Skin Food Light (75ml)

Skin Food Light (30ml)

How to enter 

For your chance to win one of two Weleda Skin Food bundles, worth over £150 each, enter by clicking the button below and answering the following question by the closing date of 13 March 2024.

Q: For how long has Weleda Skin Food been available?

For more info, visit weleda.co.uk or follow on Insta: @weledauk. You can also discover ideas and recommendations from Weleda’s many Skin Food superfans at the Skin Food TikTok channel: tiktok.com/@weledauk.

Terms & Conditions The competition closes at 11.59pm on 13 March 2024. 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 | Win a Weekend in Whitstable worth up to £785

You and up to three guests could explore the delights of this charming town, courtesy of Whitstable Holiday Homes

With the winter weather hitting home, and a new year stretching before us, few things can be more uplifting than planning your next seaside staycation. If you’re searching for inspiration, Whitstable on the north Kent coast makes an excellent spot for a blissful break. Experience the serenity of this picturesque town as you take leisurely strolls along the beach, marvel at the candy-coloured beach huts and discover its unique charms.

Whether you’re after a romantic retreat or a fun adventure with the family, Whitstable Holiday Homes can help you find accommodation to suit. Take Sunset Cottage, for example – a beautiful property located on Whitstable’s West Beach. Its first-floor balcony provides guests with breathtaking sunsets, while the tasteful decor creates a cosy atmosphere. Guests can make the most of one king-size double room and one twin room, a living room, kitchen, family bathroom, downstairs cloakroom and courtyard garden. Not only does the cottage have direct beach access, it’s also just a short stroll from Whitstable’s high street and harbour.

With 28 stunning properties to pick from, you’ll be spoilt for choice, with options ranging from beachfront breaks to dog-friendly stays. Whitstable Holiday Homes’ owner Gail even offers personalised recommendations on the best places to visit, eat and drink. So whatever kind of getaway floats your boat, you’ll know you’re in good hands.

For more information on Sunset Cottage, visit whitstableholidayhomes.co.uk/sunset-cottage. You can also follow Whitstable Holiday Homes on Instagram @whitstableholidayhomes

How to enter

For your chance to win a two-night weekend stay (for up to four people and one dog) at Sunset Cottage, click the button below and answer the following question by the closing date of 13 February 2024.
Q: What is the name of the cottage you could win a weekend break at in Whitstable?

Terms and conditions: Competition closes at 11.59pm on 13 February 2024. One winner selected at random from all correct entries. Prize must be taken before 24 October 2024 and excludes school or Bank Holidays. Subject to availability. The winner is responsible for transport to and from Sunset Cottage. The winner cannot transfer the prize or swap for cash. The winner may be required to participate in publicity. Details of our full T&Cs are on p125 and online at icebergpress.co.uk/comprules.

Win | A Stay at The Dreaming worth over £1,400

Enter to win a wellness stay for two at Wales’ most magical retreat

We have one three-day midweek or weekend retreat for two to be won at The Dreaming, a beautiful Welsh retreat, where connecting with nature and finding a little peace as well as some learning and fun is all top of the agenda.

You’ll stay in the Dawn Room, have free roam of the property’s 47 acres (including ancient woodland), enjoy the two natural plunge pools for wild bathing, take part in specialist retreat sessions, workshops and natural crafting sessions and, most importantly, experience a cleansing rest from the busyness of everyday life. All meals and refreshments are included, so you’ll have nothing to do but throw yourself into the experience. 

A very special place

The Dreaming is nestled in a beautiful location, deep in the heart of the Nant Caethon Valley in Wales. This wonderful retreat offers a place where you can connect with your inner self as well as the landscape and immerse yourself in a community like no other. 

Experience, rest, explore

No two days at The Dreaming are the same and you’re invited to make your experience here what you will. That might mean forest bathing and foraging, wild swimming and wandering, learning a new craft, observing rituals or nourishing your body with delicious and nutritious food.

How to enter

For a chance to win a wellness retreat at The Dreaming, just click the button below to enter the prize draw by the closing date of 5pm on 7 January 2024.

Terms & Conditions

The competition closes at 5pm on 7 January 2024. One winner will be selected at random from all correct entries received and notified soon after. The prize draw is open to all UK residents aged over the age of 18 years. Subject to availability. The winner cannot transfer the prize or swap it for cash. Details of the full terms and conditions can be found at visitwales.com/simplethings.

Competition | Win a Lake District Shepherd Hut Stay

Enter for your chance to win a Lake District shepherd hut break, where you can immerse yourself in nature while enjoying the very best of home comforts

A new year is on the horizon, and with it there’s a blank canvas of fun and adventures to be had. If one of those plans is to enjoy more down time, relaxing in the best surrounds that nature has to offer, then Another Place, The Lake might just fit the bill. Set in 18 acres of Lake District National Park, this contemporary hotel has a private shore and views of Ullswater and the fells.

For the active, there’s open-water swimming, sailing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, cycling and walking, while those seeking a quieter pace of life can switch off at Swim Club – the hotel’s indoor pool and treatment rooms – or they can reconnect with nature at one of the many gathering spots found around the grounds. To top it all off, Another Place’s chefs are serving up the finest food and drink that Cumbria has to offer.

In addition to the spacious hotel rooms and the impressive architect-designed treehouse, there are six cosy and inviting Blackdown shepherd huts within the landscaped grounds, all making the most of the mesmerising views. As night falls, guests can cosy up around their firepit to watch the stars – a pastime that can be continued long after it’s time to retreat indoors, thanks to the stargazing roof positioned over the double bed.

If this sounds like your cup of tea, then Blackdown Shepherd Huts and Another Place, The Lake have joined forces to offer one lucky reader of The Simple Things a one-night Bed and Breakfast shepherd hut stay, worth up to £600. So the best of luck and you could soon be snuggling up under the covers watching the best twinkling light show that nature has to offer. Winter breaks don’t get much better than this.

How to enter 

For your chance to win a shepherd hut stay at Another Place, The Lake, enter our competition by clicking the button below and answering the following question by the closing date of 10 January 2024.

Q: Another Place looks out over which lake?

For more information and inspiration, visit blackdownshepherdhuts.co.uk, or follow at: @blackdownshepherdhuts; or see another.place, @anotherplacehotels.

Terms and conditions:

The comp closes at 11.59pm on 10 Jan 2024. One winner selected at random from all correct entries received and notified soon after. Excluding school holidays and 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.