Suffolk &amp; Cambs


<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Sip &amp; savour</h2>



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<p>Is there a more festive tipple around than <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Ely Gin Co’s (opens in a new tab)" href="https://elygin.co.uk/product/whimsies/" target="_blank">Ely Gin Co’s</a> special edition mince pie-flavoured gin (£13)? We think not. Full of spice and winter warmth, it&#8217;s our fave Christmas snack bottled &#8211; best put it on the shopping list now!&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Hot new homeware </h2>



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<p>We&#8217;re crushing on just-opened <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Nara Cambridge (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.nara-cambridge.com" target="_blank">Nara Cambridge</a> this week, a new online company selling covetable homeware we’d like in our house this Christmas (hint). Set up by Cambridge-based mum-of-two Alexandra, browse the tableware, glass, ceramics and accessories for pressie ideas and feel good knowing you&#8217;re supporting a new indie store! </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Deer diary&#8230;</h2>



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<p>Throughout December there’s a <a href="https://jimmysfarm.com/wildlife-park/reindeer/">free reindeer talk</a> included in your entry ticket to Jimmy&#8217;s Farm, so kids get to see them up close <em>and </em>learn fun info too, like the fact male reindeer’s antlers fall off each winter&nbsp;but females retain theirs until spring, meaning Rudolph’s actually a girl!&nbsp;<br>Also, more tickets have just been released for the previously sold-out <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="breakfast with Santa event (opens in a new tab)" href="https://jimmysfarm.digitickets.co.uk/event-tickets/36980?catID=36837&amp;" target="_blank">breakfast with Santa event</a>, 18-24 Dec, which kicks off at 9.30am and lasts for around two hours &#8211; £30 for kids, £25 for adults &#8211; grab them before they go!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Wake up to 2022 in style! </h2>



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<p>Haven’t sorted New Year’s Eve out yet? Go epic this year and book a mini staycation at gorgeous townhouse hotel <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="The Northgate (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.thenorthgate.com" target="_blank">The Northgate</a> in Bury St Edmunds. Its two-night NYE package includes jazz, fizz, food and even some mystery gifts when you arrive in your room! From £299.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Wreath all about it! </h2>



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<p>Not got around to your Christmas wreath yet? Fear not, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Wild Frost Cafe (opens in a new tab)" href="https://wildfrost.co.uk/product/wild-frost-christmas-door-wreath-kit/" target="_blank">Wild Frost Cafe</a> in Somersham still has some great DIY kits left (£42.50), including ring, foliage, fruits, cones, cinnamon sticks, filler flowers and berries. You also get a ribbon or bow of your choice and in-depth instructions. All you need is a good pair of scissors and you&#8217;re sorted!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Afternoon tea at Quy! </h2>



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<p>Treat yourself to an Xmas afternoon tea! There are still some slots available at Quy Mill, which is serving a <a href="https://www.cambridgequymill.co.uk/christmas/festive-afternoon-tea/">special Christmas tea</a> (£22.50) from 2-5pm until 24 Dec. Includes scones, handcrafted treats and&nbsp; mulled wine. Not Xmassy enough for you? Ramp up the celebrations there with an <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Alpine Retreat package (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.cambridgequymill.co.uk/christmas/" target="_blank">Alpine Retreat package</a>, which includes taxi transfer to Cambridge, spa treatment, afternoon tea, three-course evening meal, over night stay and breakfast, from £300pp.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Let them eat cake</h2>



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<p>No time to mix, cook and intricately ice a cake between watching nativity plays, buying presents and basting the turkey? Nor us, which is why we love <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Biscotti Di Debora (opens in a new tab)" href="https://biscottidebora.co.uk/about/" target="_blank">Biscotti Di Debora</a> and their heavenly creations, like this Nutella cake with chocolate trees!&nbsp;There’s still time to order a tasty festive cake &#8211; last baking day is 23 Dec for Christmas Eve deliveries around Cambs. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Pizza the action</h2>



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<p>Take a night off from cooking (after all, there&#8217;s a lot more to come) and order some stone-baked sourdough yumminess on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Pizza night (opens in a new tab)" href="https://twomagpiesbakery.co.uk/pizzas/" target="_blank">pizza night</a> (Thurs 23 Dec) at the Two Magpies bakeries in Southwold or Dersham. Simply email your time slot and pizza choices to cafesouthwold@twomagpiesbakery.co.uk, pick up and devour in front of some <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="must-watch telly (opens in a new tab)" href="https://muddystilettos.co.uk/arts-culture/film-tv/what-to-watch-on-uk-tv-this-christmas-2021/" target="_blank">must-watch telly</a>! &nbsp;</p>


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