Win With The Works, Bournemouth

Last week and email dropped in my inbox from the lovely lot over at The Works. They have just opened a new store in Bournemouth and invited me to pop down and see what bargains they had. Situated near the triangle end of Bournemouth, The Works is where the old Game store used to be, open to the street but also open to the Avenue shopping arcade. It's the perfect place as it's welcoming and deceiviously spacious.

I love The Works, I don't normally buy books there because I get so many from work but I love the fact that they have so many things to offer that you would find elsewhere at high prices. Each time I go in there I find something new and I'm so glad they have one now in Bournemouth town centre.

We arrived armed with a £20 voucher and a determined mind to see what we could get with our cash. We had a rough idea, things for each of us, treats and things that will fill the void on a rainy day. I must put my hands up and say we went £8 over but as you can see below, it was well worth it.




When we got there we first of all headed downstairs (yes there's a downstairs!) to the art and craft bit. I'm obsessed with adding to my craft selection so of course picked up some fabric sheets, a embroidery hoop and some washi tape (who can refuse at that price!). I grabbed a sketchbook as it's perfect size for Max to draw in and the hard cover means that he can't damage it too badly. 



We ventured back upstairs and grabbed a load of great rainy day activities. Max is really into his arts and crafts so these are a great addition to his box. They're nice and simple and don't take too much effort into setting things up. We've already done the aeroplane gliders which are still being used now!


I saw some book bargains and couldn't leave them. Squash the Spider is a great little tale about a boy and a spider who keeps scaring everyone. Spot A Lot is a great book, similar to Where's Wally but full of zoo animals that have escaped! We have the whole collection of the Usborne Farmyard Tales, these are great pocket adaptations so will be great to leave with the grandparents (how could I say no to that price!).

Finally we grabbed some essentials. A new notebook for me at work, some tissues as Max's nose was streaming like a fountain. A new game which looks great, and some lollies. Let's face it we all need a lolly to cheer us up!


I can't believe how much we managed to grab for so little. I kept staring at the receipt and this huge bag thinking they must have mischarged us somewhere. We've got enough stuff to occupy ourselves with for weeks. I love visiting The Works and will definitely be heading back to pick up some crafty Easter bits and pieces.

And a big thanks to The Works, I have a £20 gift voucher for one of my lucky readers to win. All you have to do is follow the Rafflecopter instructions below. And good luck!


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  1. Joanne Dewberry5 February 2015 at 11:23

    I love The Works I've even been known to splurge online! You can never have enough stationary or arts supplies! We buy all Megan's sketchbooks for her easel in here too.

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  2. Unknown5 February 2015 at 15:12

    i would buy baby books with the voucher

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  3. Tracy Nixon5 February 2015 at 16:40

    I would buy books for my four little ones thank you x

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  4. Kim Neville5 February 2015 at 17:35

    My son loves books so I would let him choose :-)

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  5. clairdownham5 February 2015 at 19:51

    some new books for my son and daughter thanks

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  6. winnie5 February 2015 at 19:54

    i would get some craft supply

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  7. Jayne5 February 2015 at 20:38

    I'd buy some books for my children, thanks for the lovely giveaway.

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  8. lozzle5 February 2015 at 20:49

    some books for my son and also some photo albums

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  9. Leanne Lunn5 February 2015 at 22:15

    Books to read with my daughter.

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  10. Anonymous5 February 2015 at 22:19

    books, puzzles, bubbles and games - love the works! Bet I'd have change too.
    Fiona

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  11. Louise A5 February 2015 at 22:27

    I would spend it on arts and crafts!

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  12. suzanne brzeski5 February 2015 at 22:39

    craft supplies

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  13. Zoe G5 February 2015 at 22:46

    Lots of craft things for a rainy day for me and the kids

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  14. Lisa5 February 2015 at 22:49

    Books for my daughters

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  15. Gemma clark5 February 2015 at 22:52

    craft stuff for my daughter

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  16. Emmamaryd5 February 2015 at 22:55

    Books and stationery

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  17. Natalie Crossan5 February 2015 at 23:14

    I'd get books for my littlen :D

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  18. Mary Campbell5 February 2015 at 23:32

    A memo pad - to help me remember all those errands! :)

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  19. Rachel eades5 February 2015 at 23:36

    Books for the kids xx

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  20. Teresa Lee5 February 2015 at 23:42

    Most likely stationery....Thanks

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  21. Unknown5 February 2015 at 23:43

    Drawing pads, new pens etc for the kids xx

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  22. Unknown6 February 2015 at 00:43

    I'd buy some uni supplies x

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  23. Unknown6 February 2015 at 01:58

    Books for my university course!

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  24. Jo m welsh6 February 2015 at 06:02

    I would have a browse because they have some great books and some good toys on offer it would also depend if I had the children with me or not!

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  25. mummy246 February 2015 at 06:46

    books for the kids!

    Ashleigh

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  26. Anonymous6 February 2015 at 07:44

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  27. Anonymous6 February 2015 at 07:45

    Some books and craft products.

    Kelly glen.

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  28. clairebears306 February 2015 at 07:47

    I would buy some craft items.

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  29. Sarah Pybus6 February 2015 at 10:05

    Books for my 3 kids

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  30. Unknown6 February 2015 at 10:41

    I would buy some childrens books and more art supplies for my creative daughter!!

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  31. Unknown6 February 2015 at 10:59

    i would buy some craft lits

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  32. Mrs Broomfield6 February 2015 at 10:59

    More early reader books for my son who is really getting into his reading.

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  33. emily136 February 2015 at 11:14

    stationery and a new book

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  34. Sam Lan6 February 2015 at 11:48

    Would buy some art and crafts for the kids x

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  35. Caroline6 February 2015 at 12:24

    I'd stock up on books and stationery and stash some away for birthday present fillers through the year.

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  36. Anonymous6 February 2015 at 12:33

    I love the works, you never know what you might find. Great for all types of crafting

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  37. no name6 February 2015 at 12:43

    I would buy some new cookbooks

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  38. A Strong Coffee6 February 2015 at 13:00

    I would get some painting stuff

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  39. Unknown6 February 2015 at 13:32

    Creative books for my daughter

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  40. Hilda Hazel Wright6 February 2015 at 13:33

    I'd buy notebooks and packs of cards, always handy!

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  41. Chrissie6 February 2015 at 13:43

    I would treat my Niece to some nice books. I love the works!

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  42. Allan Smith6 February 2015 at 15:34

    lots of books

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  43. Louise A6 February 2015 at 15:53

    Like yourself I would put it towards craft bits

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  44. dorsetsgem6 February 2015 at 17:13

    some crafts for my 3 boys to do in half term

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  45. Kristen Bradley6 February 2015 at 19:11

    I would buy some books for my children and some card making supplies for myself

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  46. Angel6 February 2015 at 19:49

    Some craft goodies and books for my grandchildren

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  47. anthony harrington6 February 2015 at 20:37

    some picture board books for our little Grandson

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  48. Lynsey Buchanan6 February 2015 at 20:55

    some art and craft supplies

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  49. mandydave3@gmail.com6 February 2015 at 21:46

    I would buy some new books for my children

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  50. Anonymous6 February 2015 at 22:18

    I would get some craft materials.

    @rachiegr

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  51. Juliesnotebook7 February 2015 at 01:59

    I would get some crafty kids sets and hide in the "Christmas draw" for the "I'm boorrrrrrrreeeeeddd" moments

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  52. emma walters7 February 2015 at 09:31

    sticker books for my boys x

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  53. Unknown7 February 2015 at 12:26

    I love the works! I would spend the voucher on some arts and crafts stuff for my children :) xx

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  54. Rich Tyler7 February 2015 at 14:06

    Something for my little boy! :)

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  55. Stacey Haines7 February 2015 at 14:07

    Some crafts to create with my little cousin <3

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  56. Brewtiful Fiction7 February 2015 at 14:45

    books :)

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  57. kaytee7 February 2015 at 14:48

    I would buy some cookery books!

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  58. Alice In Sheffield7 February 2015 at 15:34

    I'd buy some crafty supplies

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  59. Jenni7 February 2015 at 16:40

    Some puzzle books!

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  60. julsthomas7 February 2015 at 20:28

    I'd expand my crafting section, and The Works always has lots of choice

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  61. katie skeoch 7 February 2015 at 20:43

    Stationery for my school boys!

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  62. sharonA7 February 2015 at 21:49

    I'd buy some books and crafts - just to enjoy the rest of the winter with little one :)

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  63. Anonymous8 February 2015 at 10:41

    craft items and books

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  64. Unknown8 February 2015 at 12:36

    I would spend it on craft materials for my daughter

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  65. Heather Haigh8 February 2015 at 13:51

    I would take my godson shopping with it - he simply loves buying books.

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  66. Charlotte Ingham8 February 2015 at 14:24

    Some books and stationary

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  67. Emma Nixon8 February 2015 at 18:16

    Arts and craft supplies

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  68. Unknown8 February 2015 at 18:57

    Some craft items for the kids and some books for me :)

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  69. Unknown8 February 2015 at 22:20

    Craft Items and Stationary for my children and me x

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  70. bloomers8 February 2015 at 23:25

    Craft stuff for the kids.

    kirstyjfox AT yahoo DOT com

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  71. Jazz8 February 2015 at 23:58

    I love their booksets :)

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  72. keshimonster9 February 2015 at 13:36

    Sticker books for my nephew and art things for my husband

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  73. lisa chappell9 February 2015 at 16:30

    books for my daughter <3

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  74. Unknown9 February 2015 at 16:39

    Books for my son, or little craft bits

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  75. matphil9 February 2015 at 19:21

    Some craft items to get me through the school holidays.

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  76. Anonymous9 February 2015 at 20:19

    I'd buy books and art materials.

    Hazel Rea - @beachrambler

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  77. Anonymous9 February 2015 at 21:56

    I would spent it on an autobiography, I would what cheap they are in the works and on baby books of my brother :)

    @oneisjamie

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  78. Kristy Brown10 February 2015 at 09:00

    Stationary and a book

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  79. sofieellis10 February 2015 at 10:57

    My kids all love reading, so this would be a fab treat for them :)

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  80. sue10 February 2015 at 19:52

    some art stuff for my daughter

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  81. Megan Adams10 February 2015 at 20:51

    Books and crafts for the kids.

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  82. Vicks11 February 2015 at 09:41

    I'd buy some acrylic paints

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  83. jade11 February 2015 at 12:55

    I'd buy books

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  84. becky00411 February 2015 at 13:16

    Paints and brushes

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  85. Anonymous11 February 2015 at 14:06

    Some sticker books for my little ones

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  86. Maria Jane Knight11 February 2015 at 16:30

    Some first reading books for my 4 year old son :)

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  87. Leanne W11 February 2015 at 16:54

    Books to read with my daughter. - leanne w

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  88. Michelle Hollingsbee11 February 2015 at 17:11

    My son is art crazy so I would use the voucher to buy him some art supplies, the art pads are great value and quality.

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  89. Stuart11 February 2015 at 18:16

    My kids love anything to do with crafts!

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  90. Anonymous11 February 2015 at 18:16

    I would buy books.

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  91. Unknown11 February 2015 at 18:27

    Books for my nieces and nephews :)

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  92. Unknown11 February 2015 at 18:27

    craft supplies

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  93. Unknown11 February 2015 at 19:06

    craft stuff for meeeeeeeeeee

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  94. Anonymous11 February 2015 at 19:16

    Craft bits and bobs

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  95. wef198411 February 2015 at 19:35

    Craft items for my daughter

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  96. Katherine Graham11 February 2015 at 19:58

    Card making tuff,, the work do a fantastic range at great prices, so i could stock up :-)

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  97. Patricia Avery11 February 2015 at 20:26

    Puzzle books for the grandchildren :)

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  98. krnries11 February 2015 at 20:52

    I'd buy some craft activities for my daughter :)

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  99. Unknown11 February 2015 at 21:00

    travel books

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  100. snarepuss11 February 2015 at 21:02

    I would spend it on books :)

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  101. Lani Nash11 February 2015 at 21:21

    I would spend it on art supplies

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  102. Ser11 February 2015 at 21:25

    some craft items for my kids.

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  103. Unknown11 February 2015 at 21:42

    Some new books!

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  104. katie w12 February 2015 at 00:10

    some history books - I can never have enough books

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  105. Ellen Stafford12 February 2015 at 00:21

    Some books. I love The Works

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  106. Ali Johnson12 February 2015 at 09:30

    Some books for my grandchildren

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  107. katrina walsh12 February 2015 at 10:57

    Some art and craft activities

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  108. jimblocker12 February 2015 at 11:16

    Postcards,envelopes and Jiffy bags

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  109. Unknown12 February 2015 at 12:30

    Some new books for myself x

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  110. Emily12 February 2015 at 13:13

    Some little pot plants to brighten up my office desk.

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  111. Unknown12 February 2015 at 13:48

    Activity Books and colours / paints for my son :)

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  112. Donna Mitchell12 February 2015 at 14:16

    Books for my little girl as she loves books.

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  113. Anonymous12 February 2015 at 14:19

    id buy books xxx

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  114. Liam Bishop12 February 2015 at 15:20

    I love the range of books in there, I would get some story books for my son.

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  115. Unknown12 February 2015 at 17:31

    my son got a keyboard for xmas so i get him some books to teach him how to play

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  116. Krystina Smith12 February 2015 at 17:40

    A load of books for my upcoming holiday and perhaps some stationery too.

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  117. Unknown12 February 2015 at 18:00

    A magnetic scribble board.

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  118. Amy Beckett12 February 2015 at 19:33

    I would love a new knitting book

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  119. Unknown12 February 2015 at 20:41

    I would buy some cooking books!

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  120. Kiran Parry12 February 2015 at 21:27

    Some books

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  121. littlemisstrivia12 February 2015 at 22:04

    jigsaw puzzles for my son

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  122. mgsimmo12 February 2015 at 22:56

    Books are the building blocks of life.

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  123. Milly12 February 2015 at 23:15

    Lots of books to read on holiday - and maybe some stationery bits and bobs for my new job!

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  124. hannahlw8512 February 2015 at 23:47

    I'd get some art and craft things

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