BETHANY CHRISTIAN Trust, the Scottish homelessness charity
asks shoppers to help people without a home this winter by
purchasing a Caring Christmas Tree.
For the first time, this year, Bethany are also partnering with St
Stephen’s Church in Comely Bank to put on a Christmas market on
9 and 10 December. This will be an opportunity to browse stalls
from local Edinburgh vendors, enjoy some home baking and a
warm beverage, and listen to live music performances from pupils
at Broughton High School.
Visitors to the market will also be able to book to pick up their
tree at the same time, making for a perfect festive afternoon.
Caring Christmas Trees has been running in Scotland for over
16 years, selling more than 3,000 trees last year and raising
£47,093 towards Bethany’s work helping people in need across
Scotland. Priced from £40 and sustainably grown in West
Lothian, shoppers can buy a freshly cut Grade One
Nordmann fir tree to add festive warmth to their
home this Christmas.
All proceeds from the social enterprise go towards
providing outreach, drop-in support, shelter,
befriending, new opportunities and professional
support to thousands of people during the
harsh winter months.
Caring Christmas Trees will be available to
pre-purchase online or by calling 0345 111 8733
anytime now. The trees will be ready for
collection at various locations in Edinburgh,
West Lothian, East Lothian, Glasgow and Fife in
December. Trees can also be ordered for
delivery in Edinburgh and Glasgow for the
end of November and early December.
http://www.caringchristmastrees.comTHE EDINBURGH International Magic Festival is back with a
mind-blowing programme of shows, events and workshops to
bring wonder and fun to the festive season.
The only event of its kind in the UK, MagicFest features international
stars including Edinburgh’s own Kevin Quantum and Spanish winner
of the Magic World Championships, Héctor Mancha.
MagicFest, which has been running since 2010, will be packed with
illusions, mind reading, sleight of hand and comedy from world-class
performers and home-grown talent for adults, families and children.
Kevin Quantum, magician and festival organiser, said: “This year’s
MagicFest aims to contribute to the buzz in the city and bring a bit of
escapism and wonder into your life. We’ve got a great programme lined
up for audiences of every age. Enjoy big laughs, big gasps and
accessible prices - tickets are less than half the price of a panto.”
http://www.magicfest.co.uk
Just
pure
magic!
In Dobbies we Trust
Help for the homeless
MAGICFEST – 17-31 DECEMBERDOBBIES FESTIVE SHOPPING NIGHT – THURSDAY 24 NOVEMBER, 5-9PM13
DOBBIES EDINBURGH store has a festive shopping
night in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust
Dobbies welcomes the start of the festive season
with a special charity shopping night in aid of National
Charity Partner, Teenage Cancer Trust in Dobbies’
Edinburgh store on Thursday 24 November, from 5pm
until 9pm.
The Christmas Shopping Night is an opportunity
for the whole family to look for some festive gifts,
decorations and products and to get into the
Christmas spirit.
There will be a welcome drink on arrival plus the
chance to enjoy exclusive shopping offers available on
the night. With the Christmas themes for 2022
displayed throughout the stores there will be decorating
inspiration for all, no matter your style or budget.
Dobbies popular Santa’s Grotto will be in its
Edinburgh store for a special preview as well as
bookable tables in the restaurant offering a taste of the
Christmas menu. Two courses for £14.95 with the
option of traditional roast turkey dinner or vegetarian
Christmas dinner with Quorn sausages, followed by
Christmas pudding or mince pie cheesecake.
Sarah Murray, Partnership and Events Manager at
Dobbies said: “We’ve raised over £1.2 million for
Teenage Cancer Trust and our Christmas ShoppingNight is a great opportunity, not only for customers in
Edinburgh to enjoy a festive night out with some
exclusive offers, but also to contribute to raising funds
for an incredibly worthwhile cause.”
Tickets are priced at £1, available at dobbies.com
and in-store, and all proceeds from ticket sales and
fundraising on the night will be donated to Teenage
Cancer Trust. It is also possible to opt in to make a
donation to the charity when booking other festive
events online.
Donna Bednarek, Senior Relationships Manager
for Teenage Cancer Trust, said: “We are delighted to
see the return of Dobbies Christmas Shopping Night
this year – an event our volunteers love to be part of.
It’s companies like Dobbies, and their incredible team
members and customers taking part in events like
this, that allow us to ensure no young person faces
cancer alone.”
Attendees in Edinburgh are invited to take a photo
in-store for the chance to win a prize. To enter
customers can share their photos on social media by
using #DobbiesChristmasNight and also tagging snaps
with @dobbiesgardencentres.For more Christmas inspiration and to browse Dobbies'
new season ranges, visit http://www.dobbies.comEDINBURGH-BASED leaf tea
company eteaket, who ship
world-wide launched in 2008
when former lawyer, Erica Moore,
realised she wanted to do
something more fulfilling with her
life. She started with the belief that
we were all born to chase our
dreams and find our passion.
eteaket empowers you to pause
and rebalance while sipping on the
highest quality ethically sourced
teas from all over the world,
including their own unique blends,
enabling you to thrive more each
and every day.Discover Eteaket’s tea filled advent
calendar, festive crackers, small
batch blends and gift sets...TEA ADVENT CALENDAR £34.
Tea lovers all over, the eteaket Tea
Advent Calendar is a carefully
curated selection of 25 Sachets of
speciality loose leaf teas and
infusions. Not only does it include
a selection of eteaket’s famous
teas, it will also include their Small
Batch Christmas blends as well as
their brand-new Tea in Mind range.
Open a door each day for a
tea-surprise, empowering you topause, re-balance and create
a calming space for your mind
this December.FESTIVE TEA CRACKERS £6.
Bring some festive flair to your
cuppa with our Tea filled Christmas
Cracker! The perfect gift for tea
lovers this Christmas. Inside you’ll
discover five tea moments (5 x 2.5g
sachets to brew five mugs of tea)
and a complimentary pack of five
self-fill tea bags to brew with ease.
Available in dark blue, light blue
or a festive red.
http://www.eteaket.co.ukEteaket Christmas Store is now open
BETHANY CHRISTMAS MARKET – 9 AND 10 DECEMBER