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Every year we aim to to start putting some advanced thought into Christmas about now and every year we fail miserably. If you're like us, fear not!

Instead of the usual high street last minute spend-fest, we've decided to bring you the best of the charity catalogues and brochures now to give you plenty of time to get your orders in from the comfort of your chair. And what's even nicer is that you'll be helping to put a bit of the goodwill back into Christmas.. Happy browsing..!

UNICEF is proposing an interesting and enjoyable alternative to giving this Christmas, with its innovative range of Inspired Gifts.

From a goat to school books and medicines, UNICEF Inspired Gifts can save, improve and protect the lives of vulnerable children around the world.

Every day 30,000 children under 5 die worldwide, mostly from preventable and treatable causes. UNICEF Inspired gifts directly help those children to survive and thrive. By logging onto www.unicef.org/shop, a gift can be sent to up to 155 countries for use in: education, feeding, play, healthcare for mothers and children, shelter, clean water and children affected by HIV/ Aids.

Purchase UNICEF’s Inspired Gifts online at www.unicef.org.uk/shop or by calling 0870 075 1000



Branch out for a special gift: Plant a tree in the national forest!

The National Forest is the country’s most ambitious environmental project: to create a forest for the nation, spanning 200 square miles of the English Midlands. You can be part of its creation through the Forest’s unique Plant a Tree scheme – and it makes a very special Christmas gift.

For £25 the recipient gets a certificate, sent on your behalf with your individual message. You are both then invited to come to The National Forest and plant your tree: oak, ash or birch. People plant trees for many different reasons, not least simply to share in the creation of this unique landscape, and each helps to create new native woodlands and valuable wildlife habitats.

For more information and to purchase online visit www.nationalforest.org/giftshop Call the National Forest Company on 01283 551211 or e-mail gifts@nationalforest.org



Have You ‘Herd’ About The Latest Christmas Gift? – Buy a goat for £14

Does choosing Christmas gifts ‘get your goat’? Why not purchase a furry friend for a family in countries like Zambia for just £14. World Vision’s Alternative Gift catalogue enables Christmas shoppers to buy this unique gift which will provide, milk, cheese and kid goats. It is also a potentially life-saving gift for a person in the developing world.

For more information on World Vision’s Alternative Christmas Gift Catalogue, or to request a copy, please log onto www.greatgifts.org or call 0845 600 6446.



Give the joy of reading this Christmas: 12,000 audio books for just £70 from the RNIB talking book service!

Do you know someone who loves reading but who struggles to see the tiny print in most books? Well, a subscription to the RNIB Talking Book Service could be the perfect Christmas gift.

For just £70, a loved-one can choose from the UK's largest collection of unabridged audio books - that's over 12,000 titles. When you consider that a single audio book from the high street can cost up to £50 to buy, a subscription to the RNIB Talking Book Service is a real bargain!

RNIB Talking Books are available to anyone with poor sight. People who can't recognise a friend from across the road, even when wearing glasses, could be eligible to join. For more information call RNIB's Customer Services on 0845 762 6843 or go to www.rnib.org.uk/talkingbooks.



Follow MacMillan's guide to Christmas shopping to guarantee a season of goodwill!

Christmas is getting closer which means shoppers will be out in force, and this year Macmillan Cancer Support plans to help you have a stress free and rewarding Christmas with its new look catalogue. If it's a chilly winter there will be no need to brave the cold, Macmillan has everything needed for a great Christmas.

Macmillan has some great stocking-filler ideas, festive food and seasonal gifts at affordable prices. There are presents for all members of the family, and this year the catalogue includes a range of items to add those finishing touches; gift bags, wrapping, ribbons, table accessories and cards so all of your shopping needs for the festive season are taken care of. To request a free copy of the catalogue, call 0870 830 7080 or for extra convenience visit our online shop www.macmillan.org.uk/shop.



Shop 'til you drop - Red Cross launches its Christmas 2006 range!

The British Red Cross, part of the world's largest humanitarian organisation, is launching its new range of gifts and cards for Christmas 2006. The fabulous selection of gifts for all the family, as well as cards, crackers, wrapping paper and seasonal decorations, will be available online for the first time as well as by mail order.

A one-stop-shop for all your Christmas needs, this stylish and sophisticated range of products is perfect for those who love to shop from the comfort of their own home. Contemporary jewellery, home accessories, artwork, stationery, and Swarovski Crystal are just some of the beautiful items waiting to be snapped up.

To visit our online shop, live from October, go to www.redcross.org.uk/shop. To order the Red Cross Christmas catalogue please telephone or 08450 547 300 or write to: British Red Cross Catalogue, PO Box 400, Witney, OX28 9BZ



Visit Cats Protection online for that purr-fect gift!

Looking to buy your feline a Christmas gift, but unable to lay your hands on the right catalogue?

If so, then do not despair as Cats Protection’s Christmas Gift Catalogue 2006 is now available on the Internet as well as in print! Simply visit www.catsprotectionshop.co.uk to order a selection of purr-fect presents, including creative Christmas cards, fabulous figurines and marvellous mats!

Fiona Price, Cats Protection’s Retail and Purchasing Co-ordinator, said: “The Cats Protection online shop is a handy alternative to thumbing through a catalogue and phoning the charity to place an order. Simply log on and purchase gifts at the press of a button! The site will also feature seasonal gifts during the spring, summer and autumn so it really is the perfect site for presents whatever the time of year!”

Please call 01736 335855 if you would like to order a printed copy of Cats Protection’s Christmas Gift Catalogue 2006