£6-£15
Arrogance, Ignorance, and Greed by Show of Hands, £13
This acoustic roots duo from Topsham have a dedicated national following, and the Westcountry runs through their songs like a stick of rock. This latest album has received rave reviews – just the thing for the music lover whose CD collection needs some new blood. Visit www.showofhands.co.uk to buy online.
Under £6
Filberts Bees Westcountry Lip Balm, £3.50
For the man who needs protecting from the cold, this lip balm is the Westcountry in a tin! It is made predominantly from beeswax and oils from Dorset and Somerset, and is firm, easy to apply and non-glossy. The healing power of propolis, honey, Vitamin E and tea tree captured in golden oils. Call 01305 264927 or visit www.filbertsbees.co.uk to buy online.
£15-£30
Stuntmaster kite from Brookite, £15.74
Rediscover the thrills and spills of kite flying – after all we certainly have the wind for it! Brookite of Okehampton has been making quality kites since 1907 and has a huge range, from traditional to state-of-the-art, all put through their paces on Dartmoor. This stunt kite can be flown on a single line or converted to two lines, and performs all sorts of airborne tricks! It comes with tail, twin lines and full instructions for flying. Visit www.brookite.com for stockists.
Over £30
Half case (six bottles) of Polgoon Aval Rosé sparkling cider, £60
This sparkling cider, made by the double fermentation method, or methode champagnoise, is a pretty pink colour with streams of tiny rising bubbles and a fragrance of raspberries. Kim and John Coulson make it at their vineyard near Penzance. Raspberry juice is added at the second fermentation, adding a special something to this appley fizz, which won a gold at this year’s Taste of the West awards.
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Introduction to kitesurfing, £100
For those who like to live a little dangerously, this is the perfect present, a day’s kitesurfing instruction with the Extreme Academy in beautiful Watergate Bay. This day course covers the basics of kite flying, gives an overview of kitesurfing equipment, and then gets you out on to the water to taste the action! Lessons are in groups of no more than four students.
