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The Royal Mint Creates Coin
Fit for a King

The Royal Mint creates a coin fit for a king

As the nation celebrates 500 years since Henry VIII acceded to the throne, the Royal Mint has captured the spirit of the occasion with a special gold coin.  Commemorating a reign which instigated the Golden Age in English History, the Royal Mint pays tribute to one of England's greatest monarchs with a limited edition Crown coin, featuring the iconic and striking figure of Henry VIII himself.  

Only 1,509 of these precious metal coins have been minted - 1509 being the year Henry was crowned - and are available now for £1,195 each. The coin is also available in cupro-nickel, silver Proof and Platinum Piedfort, with prices starting at £9.99.

Dave Knight, Director of Commemorative Coin at the Royal Mint, said, "Love him or hate him, Henry VIII is undoubtedly one of history's most influential monarchs. His reign changed the face of England forever and we felt it was essential that this remarkable period of history was commemorated with a lasting and treasured momento. We hope the public recognises the significance of this anniversary and chooses to honour it with a coin that does justice to a larger-than-life monarch."

The Royal Mint's coin shows the great king standing before a frieze of roses in the 'antique' style much favoured in the carvings and tapestries of the period.  The edge of the coin features a Latin inscription ROSA SINE SPINA, which was also used on Henry VIII's own coinage and translates as 'Rose without a Thorn'. Additional details include the initials HR (Henry Rex) which represents his personal monogram and a rope border surrounding the coin's design which symbolises the Royal Navy.  

In addition to the gold coin, the new £5 Crown is also available in Platinum Piedfort, sterling silver and cupro-nickel.  The Platinum Piedfort coins, priced at £4,400.00, are likely to be the most sought-after as only 100 of these have been made.  10,000 of the silver Proof coin have been produced, priced at £44.95, while the cupro-nickel Brilliant Uncirculated £5 coin is available for £9.99, with a product issue limit of 100,000. 

The Platinum Piedfort Henry VIII coin come complete with an individually numbered Certificate of Authenticity signed by the coin's designer John Bergdahl. The Brilliant Uncirculated coin is housed in a beautifully presented folder containing a wealth of information on Henry's life and his actions that changed the face of the kingdom.

For further information or to purchase your coin set, please call the Royal Mint on 0845 60 88 222 or visit www.royalmint.com
 

Set the Trend with Harveys
and Lemonade

Set the trend with Harveys and lemonade

Want to be one step ahead of the trends this summer? Whether you are socialising around the BBQ, picnicking in the park, or sipping cocktails in the garden, do it in style with an iced jug of Harveys® & Lemonade. Give a refreshing and tasty twist to Harveys® Bristol Cream® by simply adding lemonade and fruits to enjoy whenever and wherever. Fast becoming the drink of the summer season, Harveys & Lemonade is the ideal long drink to toast any sun-filled alfresco occasion with friends.

The fashion world are already embracing it: at London Fashion Week in February, fashionistas such as Alexa Chung, Gemma Cairney and Claudia Raba were seen sipping Harveys & Lemonade along with other avant-garde Harveys sherry cocktails. Harveys is firmly back in vogue and leading the retro drinks’ revival, having teamed up once more with leading fashion house, PPQ, for the forthcoming September 2009 fashion season.

How to make Harveys & Lemonade

Harveys and Lemonade

Easy to make at home and perfect for summer parties; pour one part Harveys Bristol Cream, and two parts lemonade into a large glass jug. Top up with luscious summer fruits such as strawberries, raspberries, oranges and limes, and plenty of ice. Stir generously to ensure these fantastic flavours are well mixed!

Harveys Bristol Cream is made exclusively from grapes grown at Harveys’ own vineyards and blended in the traditional method at its bodegas in Jerez in southern Spain. Steeped in heritage, Harveys Bristol Cream sherry is made from a complex and aged blend of Fino, Amontillado, Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez wines. It has a deep golden colour with fragrant aromas and tastes sensationally silky, smooth and rich.

Harveys Bristol Cream (75cl, £8.15) is widely available nationwide.
 

Paper Plant Pots

Paper Plant Pots

The ingenious Paper Potter from Green Stamp enables you to turn strips of old newspaper into biodegradable plant pots for seedlings.
 
Once you have hardened off the young plants, transplant them in their biodegradable paper pots without damaging their tender roots.
 
Children love making paper pots and this innovative and simple gadget can be used to teach an invaluable lesson about sustainable living.
 
The Paper Potter is eco-friendly and great for your plants, allowing minimal disturbance to your pockets and roots.
 
The Paper Potter also saves you money as you will no longer need to buy expensive sowing and seedling pots. Price is £8.95.

For details click on www.greenstamp.co.uk
 

Shopping & Gifts

The Gift of Life Rose That Helps Keep Life Beating
 

The Gift of Life Rose from Homebase

  

Homebase is continuing its partnership with the British Heart Foundation (BHF) with the launch of the ‘Gift of Life’ rose, a Summer bloom which will help support the charity in its fight against heart disease.
 
Since July 2008, Homebase and parent company, Home Retail Group have supported the nation’s heart charity with its “Keeping Hearts Beating” initiative, which aims to raise £2 million in two years to help the BHF place more life-saving defibrillators in communities across the UK where they are needed most.
 
The ‘Gift of Life’ rose is the perfect addition to your Summer garden with masses of shell pink, strongly scented flowers from early in the season, right through until Autumn. It also actively attracts bees into your garden, which will help keep your garden in bloom all summer long. For every sale of the rose, Homebase will donate £1 to the BHF, hoping to mirror the success of the ‘Pick a Tom’ campaign earlier in the year, a ‘Grow Your Own’ tomato plant which has so far helped raise over £12,000 for the charity.
 
Jane Ferguson, Homebase Account Manager at the BHF comments, “We are delighted to be working with Homebase on another fundraising initiative and especially to be involving Homebase customers.  We are extremely grateful for the support we’ve received from Homebase staff and customers over the last year.  To date they have raised a staggering £570,000 which has helped us place over 600 new defibrillators in communities across the UK.”
 
Amy Whidburn, Trading Director for gardening at Homebase adds, “The ‘Gift of Life’ rose is a wonderful way for customers to support the British Heart Foundation whilst also brightening up their gardens for summer. At Homebase, we maintain a strong commitment to supporting the local and national communities in which we operate and we are confident that the “Keeping Hearts Beating” campaign will continue to make a real impact on them”.

 

Whilst supporting the BHF with this initiative, Homebase also hopes to encourage more people to grow their own plants and produce during the economic downturn this summer.   As the destination for everything you could need to start growing your own, Homebase has a wide range of over 250 Grow Your Own seeds. They also have a wide range of plant food and weed killers to make sure your efforts are successful.
 
The ‘Gift of Life’ rose is now available to buy in all Homebase stores with a retail price of £9.99. To help support the BHF ‘Keeping Hearts Beating’ campaign, please look out for fundraising activities taking place in Argos and Homebase stores across the UK.

 

For more information on Homebase click on www.homebase.co.uk

 

Great Summer Gifts From HomeSense


Picnic Basket from HomeSense

 

Treat yourself to some great Summer gifts from HomeSense. These fabulous stores offer beautiful gifts for your garden and Summer days out. Perfect to help you enjoy the sunshine.

 

We love this traditional white Picnic Basket with pink and blue accessories. The pretty white picnic basket with floral lining is priced at £9.99. And the floral flask is £7.99. Pick and mix your accessories from the well stocked HomeSense stores.

 

Colourful pots from HomeSense

 

If you're stuck for a colourful pot to display your plants and flowers, then choose one of these bright pots from HomeSense. Priced at just £7.99 each, there's plenty of Summer shades to suit all tastes.

 

Black and White Floral Watering Can from HomeSense

 

I've never been able to find a good watering can. I seem to use a combination of children's watering cans and empty milk bottles. And they're not good enough. But now you can buy this attractive Black and White Floral Watering Can, and it will help you tend your plants and look great in your garden at the same time. Price is just £9.99. 

 

Moroccan Lanterns from HomeSense

 

Light up your garden with these stunning Moroccan Lanterns. Perfect for outdoor dining in the evening or or drinks with friends. Choose from a variety of different shapes and sizes for all tastes, prices start from £7.99.

 

HomeSense has branches in Poole, Cardiff, Bristol, Northampton, Manchester, Gloucester, Thurrock and Cambridge.

 

To find out more and locate your nearest local branch click on www.homesense.com

  

Personalised Butterfly Glass Trinket Box


Personalised Butterfly Trinket Box

 

If you're looking for a special gift, for a loved one, this beautiful trinket box is made of glass with a pretty butterfly leaf design.

 

It can also be personalised on the silver plaque at the front, with a message up to 50 characters. Price is £22.93.

 

For details click on www.forherfromyou.co.uk

 

Sixtyplusurfers Competition

Win a Blue Chintz Tea Set from Kuati

Tell us the name of this royal lady

Just tell us the name of this royal lady?

a) Princess Michael of Kent
b) Princess Anne, The Princess Royal
c) Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York
d) Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall

And send your answer to info@kuati.com

What you will win!

Win a Blue Chintz Tea Set from Kuati

Win a Blue Chintz Tea Set from Kuati

Sixtyplusurfers has teamed up with Kuati to offer one lucky reader the chance to win a beautiful Reflections Blue Chintz Tea Set with Silken Pouch Tea, the perfect way to enjoy a delicious cup of tea in style.

Kuati are a fabulous new website with a raft of luxurious gifts and clever ideas for all occasions.  Already they have been  featured in Tatler, Sunday Times Style and The Mail on Sunday.

Their  beautifully wrapped present selections are hand crafted and packaged to create a memorable moment from the time they are received until the time they are opened. There are some wonderful ideas that include exquisite lingerie, cashmere and nightwear for women, beautiful jewellery or pampering treats. 

For the guys there are retro inspired grooming products and gorgeous leather travel accessories.  There is even a baby section for the little ones with an array of beautiful blankets, booties and baby clothes.

At Kuati, they want their customers to feel that they have walked into a boutique from the comfort of their own home.  Whether it is an anniversary, the birth of a new baby, a present for a loved one or just for treating yourself, Kuati can deliver what you are looking for. 

Win a Blue Chintz Tea Set from Kuati

To introduce you to the collection, Kuati are giving away a beautiful Reflections Blue Chintz Tea Set with Silken Pouch Tea (retail price £28.00)

"If you are cold, tea will warm you. If you are heated, it will cool you. If you are depressed, it will cheer you. If you are excited, it will calm you." (William E Gladstone).

This classic tea set for one is adorned with a blue chintz pattern, and comes with your choice of fine tea in a silken pouch

This classic tea set for one is adorned with a blue chintz pattern, and comes with your choice of fine tea in a silken pouch.

To give this gift is to give a gift of warmth, aroma and relaxation for any individual that you care about. This fantastic tea set suits a colleague, a friend, a loved one or simply a tea lover. This set is perfect for any occasion or just because you care.

For more information on Kuati click on www.kuati.com

To Enter the Competition

Just tell us the name of the royal
lady shown at the top of the page. Then send in your answer, together with your full name, postal address and telephone number by clicking on the email address below:

info@kuati.com

Terms and Conditions

1. Please let us know if you do not wish to receive any further correspondence from Kuati.

2. This competition is open to both our UK and overseas visitors.
 

Stay Cool with this Pretty Fan

 

Stay cool with this pretty fan

 

Cool yourself on warmer days with this folding bamboo and sa-paper fan. Handmade, fairly traded and with a unique design. It is a beautiful and fashionable accessory.

 

Supplied in a cotton bag. Length of the fan is 25cm closed and 43cm when open. The fan was made by Wongwiang Handicrafts which began life in 1978 as a small family run business. Mr Wongwiang has a deep commitment to those society has rejected.

 

Oun Wongwiang grew up in a small hut at the back of his Bangkok home. His family shunned him because he had leprosy. They were scared that they would catch it if they got too close. Oun learnt of the McKean Rehabilitation Centre and stayed there until he was 24. Treatment for leprosy came too late to prevent his hands and feet being disfigured by the disease, but he still learnt how to carve wood.

He now employs some 80 craftspeople across 15 villages in the Chiang Mai area of Thailand. Some are based in workshops, where up to 20 people can be involved in different stages of production, while others work from home.

 

The fan is priced from £6.00 and is available from www.tearcraft.org and www.createdgifts.org