If you’re looking for a last minute gift there are some great ideas below for Christmas 2019, with the added bonus of supporting local businesses. Just click the links below for more information. You can also check the A-Z of fantastic local attractions with annual passes that make great gifts.
A Gnome For All Seasons
Shotley Bridge, Durham
I make Handcrafted Quirky Bottle Gnomes, Christmas and non Christmas ones. Gnomes can be posted out or collected.
Creations and Alterations
558 Durham Rd, Low Fell, Gateshead, NE9 6HX
For all last minute clothing alterations, plus personalised embroidery, baby wear and haberdashery.
– Open till 2pm Christmas Eve.
The Dotty House
1-3 Dryden Road, Low Fell, Gateshead, NE9 5HP
Unique and unusual gifts, personalised children’s gifts; home decor, cards and wrap, handmade wax melts, jewellery and a range of products made in the north of England.
– open Mon-Wed & Fri-Sat: 8.30am – 5pm, Thurs: 8.30am – 8pm, Christmas Eve: 8.30am – 3pm.
For the Love of the North
STACK, Newcastle / Spanish City, Whitley Bay
North East gifts, cards and prints. All delivered in a brown paper package tied up with string!
– Open until Christmas Eve
Funnybonescreations
Washington, Sunderland
Unique and quirky paper creations from wall art to cake toppers. I have a selection of “ready to take home” paper cut art which would make great last minute buys.
– Collections are more than welcome up until Christmas Eve.
Kayleigh Falcus Bridal & Gifts
Personalised tree decorations, key rings and signs.
– Fri 20th Dec cut off for posting (plus time to be made depending on order).
Mandy Charlton Photography
Newcastle
Gift certificates for photo shoots are available with a range of options for all budgets, with Buy One Get One Free on selected vouchers.
– purchase before 23/12/19 and you could win a 2 hour photo shoot, all of the edited digital images and £250 credit for prints.
Massage Therapy By Juli
Durham, Newcastle & Sunderland areas
Mobile massage therapist bringing the pampering, relaxation and therapy to the comfort of your own home, with gift vouchers for all treatments including:
Finnish Hot Stone Back Massage, Tropic Deluxe Facial, Express Facial, Back, Neck and Shoulder Massage, Hand and Foot Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Swedish Body Massage.
Melanie Kyles
Newcastle
Contemporary embroidery artist specialising in products made to order, with last minute stocking fillers available from The Fashion Lab (Newcastle City Centre) by appointment. Items include hand embroidery and embellishment kits, workshop gift vouchers, upcycled scrunchies, Swarovski headbands and embellished berets.
Robyn Broadrick Singing Tuition
Newcastle & Sunderland
Singing lesson vouchers on special ‘3 for 2’ offer until Christmas Eve! If you’re looking for a last minute Christmas present for the performer in your life then look no further!
Lessons specialising in musical theatre or pop vocals, for all ages, styles and abilities, working towards qualifications, performances or just for fun! If you’re not sure and you’d like to try it out first – you can book your first lesson for just £25, but only until Christmas Eve, so don’t miss out!
– Digital vouchers can be sent same day.
Rockpool School
Marina Drive, Whitley Bay, North Tyneside
Vouchers available for fun and educational workshops meeting and learning all about marine animals, with craft elements included. Workshops give the younger generation a chance to learn more about the environment, animals, marine issues and enable them to get hands on in a fun, friendly and safe manner. Children can come along on a regular basis and make new friends!
The Snowdrop Story
Blaydon, Gateshead
Children’s story books with positive messages about confidence and kindness, with the option of a matching bags. Oscar the Dragon, Maya the Unicorn and Ava the Mermaid books can also be supplied gift wrapped.
– Thurs 19th Dec cut off for postal orders, or order and collect up to Christmas Eve.
Unicorn Sparkles
Blaydon, Gateshead
10 year old Maya loves sparkles and unicorns, and makes fun gifts to earn pocket money & donate to local Down’s Syndrome charities & CHUF, including: Headbands and scrunchies, hair ties, wine glass charms and Christmas earrings.
– Thurs 19th Dec cut off for postal orders, or order and collect up to Christmas Eve for hair ties, wine glass charms and polar bear headbands. Sun 22nd Dec last orders for scrunchies and headbands in non-Christmas patterns.
Williby Roc’s CIC
South Tyneside
We are Williby Roc’s CIC and are doing vouchers for adult eco craft workshops.
Workshops on: *Driftwood Home Decorations *Basket Weaving *Natural Soap Making
*Beeswax Wraps *Jewellery Making.
– Electronic vouchers issued up until Christmas Eve.
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