Co-operative Christmas gift ideas

CHRISTMAS FOOD

co-operativefood.co.uk

From sandwiches to cakes, a full Christmas range is now available in Co-operative Food stores.

This year’s products include a range of chilled and frozen party food for starters, from Oriental snacks and Thai chicken canapés to more traditional cocktail sausages and mini steak and ale pies. Main meals include the Truly Irresistible orange infused salmon with honey and maple glaze; the Co-operative Fresh British Large Unfatted Beef Roasting Joint; and Loved By Us Unsmoked Gammon Joint. Then for dessert you will find mince pies and Christmas pudding, baked Alaska, chocolate and orange dome cake and a pannacotta terrine – and a range of cheese and biscuits.

BREAD MAKING

leedsbread.coop  |  thehandmadebakery.coop (01484 842175)

Take a bread making workshop at the Leeds Bread Co-op or the Handmade Bakery. Learn the processes used in a professional bakery and apply them at home in all areas from artisan breads through to loaves.

BIKES

edinburghbicycle.com  |  0845 257 0808.

Edinburgh Bicycle Co-operative produces its own range of cycles under the Revolution brand. Priced from £250 to £1,000, the range includes commuter, road, mountain and touring bikes. An extended assortment of accessories and clothing is also available under the exclusive catalogue. Stores are in Edinburgh, Newcastle, Leeds, Aberdeen, Manchester and Sheffield.

FLOWERS

flowers.coop  |  0121 486 1491

Buy that special someone a bunch of flowers this year from The Co-operative Florist. Run by Central England Co-operative, orders can be taken and delivered locally in Stirchley, Great Barr, Leicester, Kingstanding, Chesterfield, Derby and Burton on Trent. Orders placed outside the delivery area will be delivered by an Interflora florist.

WHOLEFOODS

dailybread.coop  |  01604 621531

Get your wholefood supplies from the Daily Bread Co-operative, based in Nottingham. From dried fruit, nuts and seeds through to ethical health and beauty products, the co-op sells many items through its website. It offers nationwide delivery and also supports buying groups.