All you need for Christmas in one place

Simply Christmas, organised by Eton Events in association with lifestyle magazine Yorkshire Life, will feature more than 200 exhibitors selling the finest gifts, food and drink at the Harrogate International Centre between December 3 and 5.

In 2009, more than 15,000 visitors flocked to the event over three days.

Harrogate-based companies showcasing products and services include Barceló Harrogate Majestic Hotel, The Academy, Adorned Jewellery, handcrafted homeware and gift company, Swanky Maison, Sid Dickens Tiles, Eileen Yatron Jewellery, and Corks and Cases.

This year, the organisers are also offering VIP tickets which include exclusive access to the event and a champagne reception on the Friday evening and free entry to the show on the Saturday and Sunday.

The VIP option also offers ticket holders a special subscription offer to Yorkshire Life, a week’s free membership to Harrogate’s The Academy spa and £5 off a luxury face or body treatment, and ten per cent off the bill at the town’s popular Van Zeller restaurant.

Proceeds from the VIP tickets will go to Yorkshire children’s cancer charity Candlelighters, the NSPCC and Breast Cancer Care.

Eddie Sikora, events director at Eton Events, said: “We are hoping that this year’s event will be even more successful than 2009.

Visitors can browse around hundreds of stalls and buy truly unique gifts for their loved ones.

“This year, we also have a special ‘Designed in Britain’ area as well as festive Christmas entertainment.

“It really is the best way to get all your Christmas shopping done in one go, without the hassle of fighting your way through the high street in the cold weather.”

All door takings from the 2010 event will be donated to the NSPCC and Breast Cancer Care.

For further information on Simply Christmas visit www.simply-christmas.co.uk or call 01323 472 467.