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We have collaborated with local businesses to bring you the ultimate shopping guide for your Christmas list.
Nimrif RC
Enter the world of radio-controlled models with Nimrif RC located in Plympton.
Nimrif RC boasts all the excitement of Christmas Day with a huge range of remote-controlled vehicles. After spending his childhood racing RC models, owner of Nimrif RC Jonathan Firmin, has built up the shop of his dreams after 14 years of ownership. Any RC fan would be amazed at what they see when they walk through the door.
From land, sea and air, Nimrif RC has it all!
AsTec Models
The makers of Nimrif RC would like to bring you one step further into the remote-controlled universe.
AsTec Models specialise in all things RC trucks. These trucks don’t just go forwards and backwards, these are fully functioning vehicles with life-like sounding engines, lights, indicators, wiper blades and operating windows and doors. There is also a camera on the driver that when paired with a VR headset can put you in the driver’s seat.
AsTec models are a supplier of Tamiya Trucks. Accessories, speed controllers, sound units and more.
Elsie Boo-tique
You really can’t go wrong with a beautiful candle or a bar of wax melts because who doesn’t love to smell good! Pop down to Southside Street and take a look in Elsie Boo-tique for some handmade gifting inspiration. With a wide range of ever-changing scents, Elsie Boo-tique might have just the thing for the perfect Christmas present.
They offer hand-poured wax melts, bespoke candles, wax melt burners and jars as well as hair scrunchies and small pieces of jewellery. Every drop is poured in Plymouth with no Paraffin, no soy, just 100% coconut wax.
This year, they are running an advent calendar with 12 different scents so grab yours while stocks last!
Cedarwood Arts
If you are on the lookout for something a little different this Christmas with a nod towards the Devon and Cornwall art scene, we recommend Cedarwood Arts.
Cedarwood Arts are an independent, online art shop based in Elburton selling handcrafted and bespoke woodwork feathers that can be personalised to suit your taste. Because each piece is crafted and illustrated from scratch, they can guarantee that no two feathers are the same.
As well as the wooden feathers, they also offer illustrations, clothing and tattoo designs which are all perfect gifts for anyone with a love for art and originality.
blame LILY
If you’re looking for gorgeous gift ideas, pop down to blame LILY on Plymstock Broadway. This family-run, independent business has two fabulous shops filled with a fantastic selection of Sterling Silver and fashion jewellery; clothing (lots of one-size, made in Italy designs); handbags and purses; pyjamas and nightwear; shoes and slippers; umbrellas; candles; scarves, hats and gloves; French perfume and all-natural skincare sets; homewares and gifts for all the family.
They are the only stockists in the Plymouth area for some of these sought-after brands including Katie Loxton, Joma, Rieker shoes, Powder socks and accessories, Emma’s Soaps, Vendula, Roka and Bessie Bags, B Skincare, Gisela Graham and Sass & Belle.
Great customer service and having all your items beautifully packaged means blame LILY customers come back time and again. If you want a great shopping experience where you can find something lovely for all the family (men’s gifts too!) plus something beautiful for yourself, then blame LILY really is your one-stop Christmas shopping destination. Shop locally and find something different! (Free parking too). Open Monday-Saturday 10-4(ish!), Sundays (December only) 11-3.
Puffing Billy Cyles
Whether you have a keen cyclist in the family or know someone who wants to get their confidence back on a bike, Puffing Billy Cycles offer a range of electric bikes to help tackle Plymouth and Dartmoor’s gruelling hills. With popular brands like Alpina, BOSCH, Continental, Haibike and many more.
They also have a selection of mountain and kids bikes with choices of brands from Ghost and Forme. Clothing, tyres, and components are also on offer as well as repair kits and tools to keep your bike on top form.
Puffing Billy Cycles can help you get back on your bike and feel confident cycling around the South West.
Plympton Photoshop
A personalised photographic gift always goes down a treat, especially when the photos chosen hold a fond memory for the recipient.
Plympton Photoshop offer a range of photo gifts such as canvas prints, aluminium panels, cushions, mugs, clocks, t-shirts and much more! You can order your prints on their online shop or you can head into their shop located on The Ridgeway, Plympton, and speak to one of the team. They also sell a range of stationery which can be a great stocking filler ready for school or work!
See what they have on offer by checking out their online shop www.plymptonphotoshop.co.uk
Kaya Gallery
Grab yourself a unique Christmas gift this year from the wonderful Kaya Gallery.
Kaya Gallery is a quaint, family-run art gallery located on Southside Street, The Barbican. They sell a wide range of artwork from local legends Robert Lenkiewicz and Brian Pollard, to surrealist photography by Terry Coxon and beautiful glasswork by M&D Glass and much more.
They have recently been awarded the hashtag #thepeoplesgallery due to their vast range of artwork available for everyone to purchase.
As a special Christmas treat, they are offering a large selection of pin badge sets from famous bands to films, actors, tv programmes, hobbies and football teams. They have around 150 different designs on offer as well as family inspired themed badges including family trees!
They are a unique gift that is meaningful and thoughtful as long as the customer knows the recipient’s interests then they will have found their perfect gift.
Captain Rug Wash
Everybody wants a clean and tidy home when Christmas comes around and it’s important not to neglect your upholstery and flooring. Getting that stain out of your carpet or giving your rug a new lease of life can make such a huge difference to the overall cleanliness of the room.
Andi Hill, owner and founder of Captain Rugwash, has over 20 years of experience in rug, upholstery and carpet cleaning and has been extensively trained and knows the chemistry, fibres and mix of chemicals to use for each type of fabric.
Captain Rugwash covers the whole of the South West and can clean all carpets, upholstery and rugs. Now taking bookings for January 2022! Please ring 01752 406210 for more information.
The Door Doctor
With the cold weather creeping in, your doors can let out a lot of warm air if they are in need of repairing or upgrading. The Door Doctor UK Ltd stock all the parts needed for professional door, window and double-glazing repairs in Plymouth.
They have been fixing the doors of Plymouth and the surrounding area since 1984. They can work on all types of doors and windows including garage doors, uPVC, wood and metal.
So if your windows won’t lock or your doors have dropped, call The Door Doctor UK Ltd today and get the issue sorted
before Christmas.
EVG Landscaping
Winter is a great time to begin planning for your dream garden. It’s almost like a fresh start and it gives you a head start before spring comes along and all the bulbs start to blossom.
EVG Landscapes cover the whole of Devon and Cornwall and are ready to tend to any garden that needs some TLC. They specialise in garden and ground maintenance, landscaping, fencing, tree surgery, resin bound surfacing, groundworks, driveways and surfacing.
If you’re looking for a multi-disciplined contractor who can carry out works from small residential to large commercial and everything in between, then contact EVG today!
Oven Wizards Plymouth
Get your oven sparkling clean before the big day with Oven Wizards Plymouth! Adam Cole, owner and founder of Oven Wizards Plymouth can clean almost every type of domestic oven, including AGAS, Ranges
and BBQs.
Oven Wizards Plymouth are celebrating their one-year anniversary, so help them to celebrate by letting them clean your oven so you don’t have to! It’s not a fun job and best left to the Wizard, you will be shocked by the spotless results.
To find out more about Oven Wizards Plymouth, we have a business profile from the team in this magazine.
The Tree Surgery Company Ltd
Do you have a tree that’s blocking daylight out of your house or an unsightly hedge that you want to remove from your garden? The team at The Tree Surgery Company are here to assist you with all your tree and hedge issues!
Qualified and fully insured tree surgeons, the team are happy to take on any type of tree or hedge that needs tending to. They offer a range of services from Crown lifting, thinning and reducing, pollarding, deadwooding to dismantling and felling. They can also remove the tree or hedge stumps, trim hedges and prune fruit trees.
Give the team a call today!
Fletcher’s Restaurant
Fancy a day off from being the chef in the kitchen this Christmas? Head to Fletcher’s located in the heart of Plymouth just behind the Theatre Royal Plymouth for a night of relaxed fine dining.
Fletcher’s have a special A la Carte Christmas menu packed full of colour, exquisite flavours and presented beautifully. They can also cater for specific dietary requirements, but do kindly ask for notification before booking.
If you’re looking for something more exclusive to you, your family and friends or your business, we can arrange for private hire of the restaurant.
Fruity Roots
Add a taste of Devon and Cornwall to your Christmas roast by shopping for your veggies at Fruity Roots!
Located in The Ridgeway, Plympton, the independent grocers stock fresh, local fruit and veg from Devon and Cornwall farms. They also stock a range of chutneys, jams, preserves, marmalades, olives, crackers, pickled onions and cheeses!
Christmas Order forms are available to either collect from the store or download on their website from the 1st November, but hurry as the deadline for returned forms will be the 13th December and they will have limited spaces for collection and delivery throughout the Christmas week.
Help Fruity Roots celebrate their one year anniversary on the 30th of November by coming in and supporting the shop! The team at Fruity Roots are passionate about giving a friendly and welcoming service and giving back to the community with delicious produce.
The team will be doing an NHS Charity Santa Zip Wire event on the 5th December to raise funds for The Children’s Ward at Derriford hospital – Please donate if you can to such a great cause!
