| "Make a Pair of Silver Cufflinks in London" |
| "Learn how to make solid silver cufflinks in the heart of London's Hatton Garden at this excellent jewellery making class. Jewellery making is an intricate and beautiful art and a pair of personalised cufflinks can be used and kept forever. In a small group, led by an experienced and approachable tutor, cut shapes in silver and with guidance, texturize or add letters to personalise the design. The backs of the cufflinks are attached using a soldering iron then the whole thing is filed, polished and finished ready to take home and wear, or give to someone special."
Price: 70.00 |
| "Evening Cookery Class in Chelmsford, Essex" |
| "Lovers of good food who seek a little help with their culinary skills will enjoy attending this cookery school where professional chefs are on hand to give help and tips in a relaxed environment. An experienced and friendly instructor from The Smart School of Cookery gives the class an overview of the chosen course. The next hour and a half is all hands-on, as everyone gets to grips learning new kitchen skills and producing subliminal dishes at the end of the session. Courses available include Indian,Thai and Asian, Spanish, gourmet or Simply Steak. Also receive 10 per cent off of any of 'Ann's Smart' ingredients at the on-site (or online) shop on the day."
Price: 65.00 |
| "Luxury Champagne French Afternoon Tea for Two at Cake Boy" |
| "Treat a couple or yourself and another to a contemporary take on a French afternoon tea at the glamorously decorated Cake Boy boutique, located in the award-winning Battersea Reach on the banks of the Thames. It includes delicious creations from Eric Lanlard's award-winning kitchen. Sit back, relax and sample a selection of filled petit pains, mini croissants and fine mini pastries including French macaroons, fruit tarts and gourmet shots. Lucky recipients will also enjoy these treats with a glass of champagne each along with tea, coffee and speciality hot beverages."
Price: 80.00 |
| "Baking Masterclass with Eric Lanlard at Cake Boy" |
| "Learn how to make deliciously enticing cakes, desserts and sweet treats under the expert guidance of master patissier, Eric Lanlard. Get to grips with a host of culinary techniques which are sure to impress at any dinner party with a selection of great classes which include 'A Choice of Chocolate Masterclass', 'French Country Baking, 'Chocolat' and 'Baking Mad'. Eric's teaching methods are both fun and practical and Cake Boy's cookery school kitchen provides the ideal setting for rolling up your sleeves and getting stuck in! The experience also includes a tasty lunch with wine and each student takes home all of their creations at the end. In addition to this, go away with some recipes, a Cake Boy apron and a discount voucher to use at the shop."
Price: 250.00 |
| "Bertie's Signature Afternoon Tea for Two at Ruthin Castle Hotel" |
| "Enjoy a chic and stylish afternoon tea for two at the authentic Welsh Castle in Denbighshire. The menu includes a selection of homemade sandwiches such as poached salmon and dill mayonnaise, honey glazed roasted ham and wholegrain mustard, and egg with watercress. Sit in The Library Bar, Comwallis Lounge (or outside in good weather) to indulge in freshly baked sultana scones served with jam, lemon curd and clotted cream, traditional Welsh bara brith, white chocolate and pistachio eclair, fresh fruit glazed tartlet with a traditional French creme patisserie, chef's carrot cake and a passion fruit and raspberry cupcake wig. The menu is served with freshly brewed coffee or tea."
Price: 36.00 |
| "Bertie's Champagne Afternoon Tea for Two at Ruthin Castle Hotel" |
| "Ruthin Castle Hotel is a grand four star establishment surrounded by acres of stunning Welsh parkland and steeped in royal history, making it an idyllic spot to indulge in champagne afternoon tea for two. Enjoy a selection of freshly homemade sandwiches such as poached salmon and dill mayonnaise, honey glazed roasted ham and wholegrain mustard, and egg with watercress. The menu also includes fresh and traditional pastry and cakes served with freshly brewed coffee or tea and don't forget the essential glass of champagne. Tea is served in The Library Bar, Comwallis Lounge and 'al fresco' on the adjoining Bar Terrace or Peacock Garden in fine weather."
Price: 50.00 |
| "Bird of Prey Falconry Day in Northumberland" |
| "A day out on Northumberland fields with some of the world's most sophisticated birds of prey is really a thrilling experience - seeing the might and power of these flying beasts up close is unforgettable. The day begins with introductions to the various birds of prey - this is real hands-on experience and after getting familiarised with the birds, there is a chance to hold and fly owls, hawks, falcons, vultures and eagles. The day concludes with a hawk walk. Fly a hawk free through open countryside and have it come back to land on the glove - truly exhilarating. Bring along a camera for excellent photo opportunities and tea and coffee is included for refreshment."
Price: 110.00 |
| "Owl Encounter at Falcon Days" |
| "Owls are truly beautiful creatures that have impressive hunting techniques to match their fantastic plume of feathers. This session is a great hands-on opportunity to learn about the native British species including the Tawny, Long Eared, Short Eared, Snowy, Little and Barn Owls. Under the guidance of an expert, meet owls at the sanctuary that have been rescued, as well as a Vermiculated Eagle Owl from Africa. Learn why these beautiful creatures have such soft feathers and large eyes, see them flying free and get involved first-hand. There are plenty of photo opportunities if you have a camera and the session includes refreshments in the form of tea and coffee."
Price: 45.00 |
| "Bird of Prey Falconry in Northumberland" |
| "A chance to get up close and personal to the glorious speed and might of Great Britain's birds of prey. The session begins with an introduction to the birds of the Northumberland sanctuary with a bird of prey expert. Once familiarised with these impressive flying beasts, the experience gets hands-on, with the opportunity to hold and fly a range of owls, falcons, vultures and eagles. Afterwards, continue the exhilaration with a hawk walk - fly a hawk free over the Northumberland scenery, watching as it swoops and soars and returns right to the glove. There are plenty of excellent photo opportunities throughout, so bring a camera!"
Price: 79.00 |
| "Family Falconry" |
| "The perfect experience for two adults and two children with a passion for all things feathered - a family bird of prey day in rural Northumberland. Upon arrival, an expert hawk handler introduces the whole family to the range of beautiful and impressive birds that are involved in the day. Spend time getting familiarised with these majestic beasts and learn about habitats, hunting techniques and other amazing facts. Afterwards, a selection of birds of prey are flown for all the family to enjoy. Everyone gets a chance to get hands-on and up close to witness the speed and agility of the hawks and the silent flight of the owls. Bring a camera, as there are plenty of great photo opportunities to be had. Complimentary tea and coffee are included."
Price: 135.00 |
| "Luxury Chocolate Workshop with Bubbly for Two" |
| "Have fun together at an indulgent chocolate making workshop; enjoy truffle tasting, cocktail making, and luxurious chocolate decorating topped off with bubbly. The session begins with blending a decadent chocolate martini. Next, learn from Master Chocolatiers about the history of chocolate and taste a selection of flavoured truffles and exotic chocolates. Get creative and make tasty flavoured chocolate slabs as well as fresh cream chocolate truffles and cut, mould and dip them in chocolate. Finish by decorating the truffles and fudge with luxurious toppings such as sea salt and strawberry curls. Take home a goody bag of 15 - 20 of your own handmade chocolates - the ultimate chocoholic's dream!"
Price: 160.00 |
| "Bird of Prey Day in Warwickshire" |
| "Enter the exciting and fascinating world of falconry with this bird of prey day in Warwickshire. Based in Hatton Country World, meet and get hands-on with these statuesque, powerful and graceful birds and learn all about the work that goes into training and taking care of them. With the guidance of an expert falconer, explore some of the more advanced techniques of bird handling on this comprehensive full day experience. Expect to meet hawks, falcons and owls on the day. Whilst owls are not considered true falconry birds, they tend to be a very popular species to fly or handle. Learn about weight management, feeding the birds and record keeping, before heading out to the Warwickshire countryside and seeing the birds in action first-hand - a truly enjoyable day."
Price: 125.00 |
| "Hands-on Falconry Taster in Warwickshire" |
| "An excellent taster session for bird lovers who want to get hands-on and learn about the beauty and grace of various birds of prey. Begin by meeting the birds of the sanctuary with an experienced falconer and learn about different species, habits and environments. Then, select a species of bird to carry upon a gloved fist and begin the thrilling task of flying the chosen bird. Move onto fly different species in the flying arena and view their spend and skill close-up. See how they fly and feed and if the weather is nice, the session ends with flying one of the falcons. This great opportunity to become familiar with some awe-inspiring creatures is not to be missed."
Price: 45.00 |
| "Owl Encounter in Derbyshire" |
| "Owls are solitary but incredibly majestic birds of prey and this hands-on owl encounter based in Derbyshire offers the rare opportunity to see them up close and personal. Following a welcome introduction of the centre, head out into the open countryside and meet some of the centres most amazing owls. After a bit of training, handle owls from various parts of the world and experience the thrill of flying them to the glove under expert supervision. This experience is fun, insightful and an absolute must for any owl lover."
Price: 55.00 |
| "Hands-on Hawk Taster in Derbyshire" |
| "Delve into the majestic world of the hawk with this hands-on birds of prey taster experience in Derbyshire. Enjoy a guided walk of the centre and gain an insight into the lives of these magnificent creatures before heading out into open countryside. Under the guidance of a resident falconry expert, handle a Harris hawk before experiencing the thrill of flying it to the glove. This introductory experience provides the opportunity to really get up close and personal with the hawks and witness them thrive in their natural environment."
Price: 30.00 |
| "Introduction to Birds of Prey in Derbyshire" |
| "This informative and hands-on experience in Derbyshire is the perfect way to gain an insight into the world of many magnificent birds of prey. During the session, fly a selection of the centre's incredible birds (including owls, hawks and falcons) to the glove under expert guidance and see these majestic creatures in full flight, thriving in their natural environment. This fantastic introduction to birds of prey offers the rare opportunity to get up close and personal with these amazing birds and is ideal for anyone who is fond of the great outdoors."
Price: 70.00 |
| "Dance Lesson at Karen Hardy Studios for Two" |
| "Enjoy a private dance class for two at Karen Hardy's Dance Studio, the respected professional who won Strictly Come Dancing with Mark Ramprakash. Learn from world-class dance teachers hand-picked by Karen herself, absorbing the basic movement and rhythm of Latin American or ballroom dance. Begin with a welcome glass of champagne and meet the experienced dance tutor. Then it's time to get physical with a 45 minute lesson covering posture, style and movement. The class ends with a photo opportunity with Karen's winning Strictly Come Dancing trophy, plus take home a goody bag which contains a signed picture of dancer extraordinaire Karen Hardy."
Price: 139.00 |
| "Three Dance Lessons at Karen Hardy Studios" |
| "Take a luxury dance experience at Karen Hardy Studios in London. As well as being a Strictly Come Dancing champion, Karen is also five times world number one Latin American dance champion. All dance teachers at the studio are world-class, fully certified and hand-picked by Karen herself. After a little champagne on arrival, begin a 45 minute dance class covering the basics of style and movement in the Latin American or ballroom field. At the end of the session there is an opportunity to get a photo with the impressive Strictly Come Dancing trophy, as well as receiving a goody bag to take home with a signed picture of Karen. When at the studio for the first session, arrange when is most suitable for two further 45 minute dance sessions."
Price: 299.00 |
| "Three Dance Lessons at Karen Hardy Studios for Two" |
| "Perfect for dance enthusiasts, this deluxe dance experience for two takes place at Strictly Come Dancing champion and five times world champion in Latin American dance, Karen Hardy's dance studios in London. All the tutors at the studios are experienced, certified and are keen to get you dancing and moving in new and fun ways. Begin with a welcome glass of champagne before getting feet and arms moving with a 45 minute dance lesson tailored to both participant's level and skill. While at the studios, get booked in for two further 45 minute sessions to develop the skills learnt. At the end of the first session, receive a picture with the Strictly Come Dancing trophy and take home a goody bag with a signed picture of Karen Hardy."
Price: 391.50 |
| "Bird of Prey Experience in Suffolk" |
| "Uncover the magnificent art of falconry with this hands-on bird of prey experience set within 3000 acres of beautiful Suffolk countryside. In addition to learning about the history of falconry, get to grips with a host of practical tips and techniques including the importance of weighing these birds, how to make the leather equipment worn by the birds and how to tie a falconers knot. During the day, fly a variety of resident birds of prey to the glove including owls and Harris hawks, in addition to watching a professional flying demonstration with the centre's majestic gyr saker falcons and peregrines. This fun day out includes welcome refreshments of tea and coffee and a hearty lunch at a nearby pub serving excellent food."
Price: 115.00 |
| "Introduction to Birds of Prey in Suffolk" |
| "Surrounded by acres of stunning Suffolk countryside in the Brett Valley, Lavenham Falconry is home to many magnificent species and provides a great introduction to birds of prey. During this three hour experience, learn about each bird in detail from a teacher, who also passes on a variety of interesting falconry facts and lets you see many of the centre's resident birds thriving in their natural habitat. Get up and close and personal with a variety of hawks and owls and fly them to the glove under the tuition of an experienced in-house falconer. Conclude with an incredible falcon flying demonstration as carried out by the experts. This hands-on falconry experience is a must for any avid birds of prey enthusiast."
Price: 70.00 |
| "Owl Encounter in Suffolk" |
| "This hands-on experience in Suffolk is a great way to get up close with a variety of owls whilst enjoying some fresh country air and exploring the beauty of the Brett Valley. During the session, learn a host of incredible owl based facts and fly some of the centre's resident owls to the glove - these magnificent creatures include a white faced scops owl and a large European eagle owl. With guidance from one of the centre's falconry experts and stunning rural surroundings to be taken in, this experience is the perfect gift to give anyone with a true passion for these solitary and nocturnal birds which fascinate many of us."
Price: 60.00 |
| "Hands-on Falconry Taster in Suffolk" |
| "Take a rare glimpse into the wonderful world of falconry with this one hour taster session based in the peaceful Suffolk countryside. Handle and fly a resident owl and a falcon from the specialised bird of prey centre to the glove, under expert guidance of a trained falconer. Learn lots of insightful facts about these magnificent birds, including hunting habits and details of their favoured natural habitats. This falconry experience is both fun and practical, and the birds enjoy showing off their considerable skills in front of an audience. So make the most of this rare opportunity to witness the majestic predators in action, amongst the splendour of the Brett Valley's rural surroundings."
Price: 30.00 |
| "Fresh Pasta Making Class at Giancarlo Caldesi's La Cucina Caldesi" |
| "This class is aimed at keen would-be cooks who have a passion for Italian food and would love to know how to make pasta from scratch. The chef on the day teaches the techniques of pasta making, step by step, in a fun and approachable way. Learn how to roll and cut long pasta such as tagliatelle, as well as finding out how to stuff ravioli. To complement those special new culinary skills, guests are also taught how to recreate sauces at home that include Genovese pesto, versatile tomato sauce, rich ragu and a classic carbonara. Sit down together than enjoy the meal - buon appetito!"
Price: 85.00 |
| "Chocolate and Macaroon Making Class at Giancarlo Caldesi's La Cucina Caldesi" |
| "Join patisserie expert Stefano and his assistant at La Cucina Caldesi to create a selection of colourful, flavoured macaroons; along with eight mouth-watering chocolate truffles. Stefano also provides a small chocolate tasting, along with giving some riveting background information about working and cooking with chocolate. This course promises to be a real treat! A light lunch is also included and everyone gets to take home the goodies they have made during the class, so friends and family can taste all that creative handiwork too (if you choose to save any of course!)."
Price: 89.00 |
| "Bird of Prey Day in Herefordshire" |
| "Get up close and personal with a variety of majestic birds of prey on this intimate falconry day based in Herefordshire. Begin with a welcome briefing before being guided around the aviaries to meet and hold many of the centre's amazing birds - a great opportunity to get some snaps for the photo album! During the day, in addition to heading out for an informative hawk walk, receive bird of prey training from a seasoned falconer and learn a variety of tips and techniques. Once comfortable, fly a selection of owls, hawks and falcons to the glove and witness their sensational flight first-hand. To keep up energy levels, this full day experience also includes a tasty lunch which is taken in the company of the birds."
Price: 120.00 |
| "Introduction to Birds of Prey in Herefordshire" |
| "Glimpse the wonderful world of falconry with this fun and informative introduction to birds of prey in Herefordshire. During this intimate session, get up close and personal with a variety of the centre's wonderful owls, hawks and falcons under the supervision of a resident bird expert. In addition to holding many of these wonderful birds of prey, learn practical falconry techniques and conclude by flying one of the resident birds to the glove to witness their majestic flight from a first-hand perspective. Set in beautiful rural surroundings, this experience is a must for any avid bird watching enthusiast."
Price: 70.00 |
| "Falconry Taster in Herefordshire" |
| "The ancient art of falconry is compelling and thrilling and this taster session is perfect for those who want to become a little more familiar with the might, beauty and speed of these impressive creatures. Get the opportunity to see, meet and hold a collection of falcons, hawks and owls, and quickly become used to being up, close and personal with such top predators. The session ends with the chance to fly a bird of prey to the glove - a first-hand thrill!"
Price: 30.00 |
| "Introduction to Jewellery Making in London" |
| "Based within the City of London, this fun and creative workshop provides a great introduction to the art of making stunning jewellery. The class is conducted in a small group to ensure everyone gets plenty of attention and is led by an experienced jewellery maker with years of practical experience. Use traditional jewellery making techniques to create a wonderful set of earrings and a necklace or bracelet to match (all three pieces can be crafted if time allows!) which can be taken away at the end of the experience. Throughout the class, plenty of tea, coffee and luxury biscuits are provided to keep everyone refreshed."
Price: 55.00 |
| "Beginners Silver Jewellery Class in London" |
| "Uncover the wonderful world of jewellery making at Hatton Garden, London's famous jewellery quarter, with this educational hands-on workshop which is perfect for beginners. All materials are provided and the class is led by friendly jewellery experts with years of practical experience. Use traditional jewellery making techniques such as sawing, soldering, annealing and polishing to create up to two beautiful sterling silver pieces with your own personal touch. Leave knowing how to continue making silver jewellery after the class and take home up to two beautiful works of art to cherish and show friends and family. Tea, coffee and luxury biscuits are provided throughout the day of this practical jewellery making class to help keep everyone refreshed!"
Price: 135.00 |
