Get acquainted with a northern soul Jimmy Nail has been a household name since Auf Wiedersehen Pet hit our screens in the 1980s. since then his career as an actor and a musician has put on him on the silver screen alongside Madonna and given him a No. 1 hit single. Success on this astonishing scale was beyond the wildest dreams of the working class lad whose harsh childhood and brutal schooling put him on a collision course with Strangeways. But a short spell in prison helped propel Nail onwards and upwards. With the support of his friends and family it wasn’t long before Jimmy’s unique talents and single-minded determination brought him attention of a different kind and changed his life for ever. In A Northern Soul Jimmy Nail tells his own vivid story in this intriguing inspiring and sometimes confounding account of how one man rose to fame and fortune by refusing to be anything but himself.

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Falconry Experience – Half Day This is a fascinating introduction to an ancient and intriguing pursuit. It is extraordinary watching the relationship between man and bird of prey – when we visited one supplier, his bird actually bowed to him! – the product of many years’ training. This is an unforgettable opportunity to handle some magnificent birds of prey. You will be given an overview of the disciplines and history of falconry by one of the country’s best falconers, followed by a brief introduction to the husbandry and welfare of birds and the equipment used in falconry. The course will end with the opportunity to fly a bird “to the fist” so you can experience the unforgettable sensation of having a magnificent bird of prey on your arm. Programmes vary depending on location. About The Falconry Experience – Half Day When can you go? Limited selected Monday to Sunday dates, generally all year. How long does the activity last? Your falconry encounter will last approximately 2 to 4 hours. You need to know You must be at least 16 years old to do this activity and under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. General fitness is required as there can be a lot of walking involved. No previous falconry experience is necessary. You and how many others? There’ll be a maximum of 11 other people in your group. Family and friends Sorry, you can’t bring along family and friends to watch you do this activity We cant control the weather This activity is dependent on appropriate weather conditions Where? Bridgnorth, Shropshire; Stonham Aspal, Suffolk; Settle, North Yorkshire; Dartford, Kent; Carlisle, Cumbria; Northwich, Cheshire; Ipplepen, Devon; Braco, Perthshire; Greetham, Leicestershire; Langworth, Lincolnshire; Kielder, Northumberland; Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire; Midlothian We are really sorry but loyalty points cannot be used against activities because they come from a large number of different suppliers who do not allow us to make discounts. Gift Vouchers are valid for 6 months. If you have not used your Gift Voucher by this time, it is possible to get an extension This is for a voucher entitling the holder to any of the activities supplied by Activity Superstore up to the value stated. Next working day delivery cut off time is 11.00am on a normal working day (Mon-Fri). If you select next working day option on an activity placed after 11.00am it is guaranteed to arrive within two days. All guaranteed next day deliveries will arrive before 1pm and will require a signature. Please note that the Before 9am Service is not available on activities. Unfortunately Gift Wrapping is not available. Why You Should Buy From Us! 30 day money-back guarantee Low-price guarantee Loyalty points discount off future orders Huge range of unique gift ideas for all occasions Excellent customer service Next day delivery available – cut off 11am Falconry Experience – Half Day

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Falconry Experience – Full Day This is a fascinating introduction to an ancient and intriguing pursuit and an unforgettable opportunity to handle some magnificent birds of prey. It is extraordinary watching the relationship between man and bird of prey – when we visited one supplier, his bird actually bowed to him! – the product of many years’ training. During the course of the day, you will have the opportunity to hold the bird on your arm and in the afternoon you will go out hunting or flying the birds with the falconer – this is truly fascinating, watching the bird of prey hunting across the countryside. You will be given an overview of the disciplines and history of falconry by one of the country’s best falconers, followed by a brief introduction to the husbandry and welfare of birds and the equipment used in falconry. Our expert falconers will demonstrate the skills required to handle the birds themselves and discuss the importance of breeding and conservation to help species in the wild survive. In the afternoon you will head off into the countryside for a unique afternoon’s sport. Programmes vary depending on the location. This experience is a great idea if you are looking for Christmas gifts that are a little bit different. About The Falconry Experience – Full Day When can you go? Selected Monday – Sunday dates, typically all year although some centres only run September to March. How long does the activity last? Your activity will last for approximately 5 to 6 hours. You need to know You must be at least 16 years old and under 18s should be accompanied by an adult. General fitness is required for this activity as there can be a lot of walking involved. Some locations hunt the birds during the afternoon, therefore it is not suitable for squeamish people. No previous falconry experience is necessary. You and how many others? There will be a maximum of 11 others in your group. Family and friends Sorry, you can’t bring along family and friends to watch you do this activity. We cant control the weather This activity is dependent on appropriate weather conditions Where? Bridgnorth, Shropshire; Stonham Aspal, Suffolk; Settle, North Yorkshire; Dartford, Kent; Carlisle, Cumbria; Northwich, Cheshire; Ipplepen, Devon; Greetham, Leicestershire; Langworth, Lincolnshire; Kielder, Northumberland; Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire; We are really sorry but loyalty points cannot be used against activities because they come from a large number of different suppliers who do not allow us to make discounts. Gift Vouchers are valid for 6 months. If you have not used your Gift Voucher by this time, it is possible to get an extension This is for a voucher entitling the holder to any of the activities supplied by Activity Superstore up to the value stated. Next working day delivery cut off time is 11.00am on a normal working day (Mon-Fri). If you select next working day option on an activity placed after 11.00am it is guaranteed to arrive within two days. All guaranteed next day deliveries will arrive before 1pm and will require a signature. Please note that the Before 9am Service is not available on activities. Unfortunately Gift Wrapping is not available. Why You Should Buy From Us! 30 day money-back guarantee Low-price guarantee Loyalty points discount off future orders Huge range of unique gift ideas for all occasions Excellent customer service Next day delivery available – cut off 11am Falconry Experience – Full Day

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A pot of something delicious simmering away on the stove never fails to tantalise the tastebuds. Whether it’s a creamy soup a fragrant curry or a traditional English pudding there are endless ideas for one-pot cooking in this book. The team at BBC Good Food Magazine have gathered their tried-and-trusted recipes together to create another fail-safe book of ideas in the hugely popular 101 series. Each recipe is accompanied by a full-page colour photograph so you can create a winner every time. With ideas for starters main course and desserts you’ll find all you need for inspiration in this handy little book.

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In the unlikely event that you are already as festooned with tattoos as a drunken biker from the ‘We’re as hard as nails’ Chapter then move along there’s nothing for you here. If however you fancy driving your mum or dad into a fit of rage or you’re going to a fancy dress party and really can’t be bothered to make an effort then Tattoo Sleeves are for you. Transform yourself in an instant into someone well ‘ard with little foresight but a high pain threshold. This is no cute butterfly on the bum effort but a full-on full-arm colour-fest. They are of course utterly gross but that’s the point and they won’t scupper your chances at your next job interview.

• Gift – Party

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Dog And Cat Tea Towel Holder Everyone loves food but i think once dinner is over and everyone has a full belly they regret eating once they see the mess in the kitchen! but now thanks to the Dog and Cat Tea Towel Holders you will always raise a smile every time dishes need to be dried …. Which is probably a first. They have a kind of classic, innocent 1950’s-ness about them, until you realise that of course you’re sticking a tea towel up an animals bum! They always get a reaction, but are well enough designed to slip in to the kitchen environment subtly. About Dog And Cat Tea Towel Holder Dog and Cat Tea Towel Holders comes with a strong sticky pad fixing and a screw option. Made from wipe clean moulded plastic and available in 2 types. Please see drop down menu above for options. Dog and Cat Tea Towel Holders

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With a super strong sucker that’ll pucker up to your shower tiles like a teenager at a school disco (not an endearing image we know) this great little Shower Tap Radio has both AM and FM and you simply turn the ‘tap’ to get it going and control the volume. It’s waterproof of course and is the perfect accompaniment to a serious session of shower yodelling. Waterproof FM/AM radio Suction cup to attach to tiles Requires 2 x AA batteries (not included) Size:12.2 x 12.3 x 11.5cm

• Gift – Home & Office

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Did you know that the average amount of time a person spends looking for misplaced things over the course of a lifetime is one year. The Doorganizer hangs on a hook or doorknob and looks after your wallet, phone, cigarettes, keys, post, ipod – all of the stuff you forget at least once a day. A strip at the back will hold envelopes or mall newspapers. Made from strong canvas to a very high standard.

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Brilliantly funny teenage angst author Louise Rennison’s fifth book about the confessions of crazy but lovable Georgia Nicolson. Louise is a star on the HarperCollins teenage list. 11.20 a.m. This is my fabulous life: the Sex God left for Whakatane last month and he has taken my heart with him. 11.25 a.m. Not literally of course otherwise there would be a big hole in my nunga-nungas. 11.28 a.m. And also I would be dead. Which quite frankly would be a blessing in disguise. 12.00 p.m. It is soooo boring being brokenhearted! !but Georgia doesn’t remain brokenhearted for long: frequent snogging extravaganzas with old flame Dave the Laugh and the arrival of jelloid-knee-inducing Italian Stallion Masimo mean that Georgia has her work cut out to be the composed sex-kitten that she aspires to be. Follow Georgia’s hilarious antics as she desperately muddles her way through teenage life and all that it entails: make-up disasters rapidly expanding nunga-nungas school — urgh unsympathetic friends highly embarrassing family (and pets) and of course BOYS.

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Electronic golf game score keeper

• Memory for 2 games Memory for PAR of two golf courses Display window to show your current hole number and PAR for the hole comparing with your Stroke and Putt result Second display window shows one of the total score of your choice:  Up to Current hole, Out, In, or Final Round Save score for later review of score hole by hole Includes: A Docking Station for connection of Golf Computer III to a PC computer A CD containing the “iGolf” software for Golf Score Management and Golf Course Data

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