Secret Santa gifts for a fiver or less

There's no need to feel restricted by a measly Secret Santa budget. You'll be surprised at just what's available from novelty gifts to straightforward practical pressies at a fiver or less.

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Wrap-n-Mat

Too too often we find ourselves having to wrap sandwiches with plastic, cling film or foil that ends up being thrown away. Well, here's the answer.

Wrap-n-Mat, secured with Velcro, is an eco friendly, reusable alternative to cling film and tin foil, that's washable so you can use it again and again.

£4.99, available to order online at www.nigelsecostore.com

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Love Mug

A lovely gift from John Lewis.

£5, available from www.johnlewis.com

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Soldier Egg Cup And Soldier Toast Cutter

Dress your egg like a Buckingham Palace Guard and then use the toast cutter to cut your toast into soldier shapes for dipping. Never has there been a more British way to eat breakfast.

£4.99, from www.play.com

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Mini Hottie Hand Warmer

This ingenious winter warmer is essentially a hot pack hand warmer disguised as a traditional hot water bottle.

Simply squish the metal disc floating in its liquidy innards and a miraculous chemical reaction heats the wondrous goo to a toasty 130°F in about five seconds.

£4.99, available from www.firebox.com

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Lippy Cow Natural Lip Balm 12ML

Lippy Cow Natural Lip Balm soothes the lips leaving them soft and supple with essential oils of linden blossom, rose geranium and ylang ylang. Linden blossom protects and soothes, rose geranium calms while ylang ylang moisturises.

£5, available from www.cowshedonline.com

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Poo-Pooing Penguin

Poo-pooing Penguin poops out sweet little presents every time you give him a squeeze.

Just a bit of fun.

£3.99, available from www.play.com

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Mini Manicure Set

Miniature versions of classic manicure tools to keep your nails in tip-top shape.
- Nail file
- Scissors
- Clippers
- Tweezers
- Mesh bag
£5, available from www.thebodyshop.co.uk

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Animal Women's Waneta 3 Pack Sock Set

Full of crazy colours and with our curly branding on the soles, the three pack of short Waneta Animal women's socks in Wild Aster will add pizzazz to your stride.

£4.99, available from www.play.com

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Topaz Friendship Bracelet

A cute little piece for a friend.

£5, available from www.next.co.uk

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Recipes for Gardeners

This book contains ideas and advice which no gardener will want to be without. Garden lovers will enjoy these traditional recipes and trusted hints.

£4.50, available from www.copperbeechpublishing.co.uk

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Wootton Basset rocks! charity single

The 27th November 2011 will see the release of a charity single – a cover of Green Day’s Wake Me Up When September Ends – produced and performed by over 1000 residents of Royal Wootton Bassett in honour of fallen heroes and in aid of military charities: The Royal British Legion; Combat Stress; The Undentable Trust and Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen & Families Association (SSAFA).

The single and video can be downloaded from 27th November 2011 from iTunes and other leading online retailers. Charitable donations can be made by the general public via SMS texting RWBR11 and the donation amount to 70070.

For more information, visit www.woottonbassettrocks.co.uk
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