Important Information Regarding Our Christmas 2021 Delivery Cut-off Dates
We don't want to disappoint any customers, so please make sure you read our information about Deliveries leading up to Christmas - Read Now
Christmas 2021 Delivery Info
Orders placed by these dates are expected to be delivered in time for Christmas 2021. Please place your orders in good time to avoid disappointment at this busy time of year.
| To UK Addresses | Last Order Date for Christmas despatch (excluding *) |
|---|---|
| With Saver Delivery | Sunday 19th December |
| With Standard Delivery | Sunday 19th December |
| With Express Delivery | Tuesday 21st December at Midday |
| Tableware | Order Table Mats and Coasters by 11.59pm GMT Friday 3rd December. |
|---|---|
| Jigsaws | Order before 11.59pm GMT Monday 13th December. |
| Folded Sheet Maps | Both Individual and Boxed Sets - Order by 11.59pm GMT Monday 13th December. |
| Overseas Delivery | Last Order Date (all gifts) |
|---|---|
| To Australia & New Zealand | Wednesday 1st December, at 10am GMT |
| To North America | Monday 6th December, at 10am GMT |
| To Europe | Thursday 9th December, at 10am GMT |
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On August 13, 1961 I took up residence as a student nurse in Lindsay Smith House across from the hospital. It was the day the Berlin wall went up, and, as I recall, the day before the grouse shooting season began. I was 19 years old. Miss Goodyear was the Matron. Miss Lemon was Assistant Matron; Miss Mitzi Tauber was ...Read full memory.
