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Win a Selection of Fine East African Teas from Birchall Tea

Posted on 2015-10-27 by tikichris

Birchall Tea is a family owned tea company with more than 140 years and five generations of tea making tradition. Birchall’s black teas are sourced from some of the finest tea estates in East Africa. The equatorial region’s altitude, high rainfall and rich volcanic soil provide the ideal conditions that are integral to growing top quality and great tasting tea. Keep reading for a chance to win a selection of teas from Birchall Tea. Continue reading →

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Celebrate National Honey Week and Win This Prize of Sweet Honey Treats!

Posted on 2015-10-16 by tikichris

This year the British Beekeepers Association is launching National Honey Week. The week will run the 25th to the 31st of October and promises plenty of buzzing events and fun for all! Want to get in on this sweet new celebration of one of nature’s sweetest gifts? Keep reading for a chance to win a Honey Week prize package. Continue reading →

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Win a Free Pair of Zombie Slippers Novelty Footwear

Posted on 2015-10-10 by tikichris

Talk about the Walking Dead! These Zombie Slippers are perfect for creeping around your home in ghoulish style. If (like me) you feel like the undead before you’ve had your morning coffee, such novelty footwear is ideal fashion statement. Just in time for Halloween, the shoes are brilliant for greeting trick-or-treaters at your door. They’d make a really fun gift as well. Check out this chance to win a pair for free! Continue reading →

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Win a Case of Prosecco Spumante Extra Dry Vallate from WineTrust

Posted on 2015-09-30 by tikichris

Online wine retailer, WineTrust, offers discerning customers a “ruthlessly edited selection” of wines from small independent wine makers whose products have “character and deliciousness that over-perform for their price.” Sounds good to me! So when the opportunity to pop the cork and collaborate with WineTrust presented itself, I raised my glass high to such delectable ambition and suggested we find a way to pass the bottle on to you lovely readers. Continue reading →

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Win a Month’s Supply of Soda Folk Root Beer and Cream Soda

Posted on 2015-09-18 by tikichris

The refreshment! The flavour! The fun! I’ve been having a blast with my Root Beer Reboot series of posts about my all time favourite all American soft drink. Have I whet your appetite? Then keep reading to find out how one lucky reader is going to win the chance to crack open can after glorious can of with a month’s supply of Soda Folk’s award-winning craft soda. Continue reading →

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September Issue of UK Cigar Scene Out Now

Posted on 2015-09-12 by tikichris

Issue Eight of the monthly UK Cigar Scene Magazine is now online and ready for download. Each issue of UK Cigar Scene is free to download and includes a video interview with a key cigar personality along with news of … Continue reading →

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Have a Drinki on Me

Posted on 2015-09-03 by tikichris

Drinki is the world’s first app to reward users with free cocktails in return for Facebook check-ins. The free-to-download app for iOS or Android features more than 60 bars in London (with new venues joining every week) along with bars in Manchester and Liverpool too. Continue reading →

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Win a £30 Shopping Spree from Food Assembly in London

Posted on 2015-08-21 by tikichris

I’ve had a wonderful time exploring the delicious locally sourced possibilities with Food Assembly these past few weeks. And now here’s a chance for you to say yes to local and have a go shopping for fresh, healthy and ethically sourced food directly from your local farmers and food producer… for free. Continue reading →

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Win a Bottle of Whitley Neill Small Batch London Dry Gin

Posted on 2015-08-14 by tikichris

Whitley Neill is a small batch London dry gin. Inspired by Africa, it is comprised of nine different botanicals including the South African baobab and cape gooseberry. Fancy a taste … for free? I’ve got one bottle of this distinctive and award-winning premium spirit to give away. Continue reading →

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Preview: International Street Food Challenge 2015 | Thursday 13 August | Shoreditch

Posted on 2015-08-10 by tikichris

This Thursday (13 August) TravelSupermarket will host a free street food festival in Shoreditch. The International Street Food Challenge 2015 will give guests the chance to sample a variety of authentic and delicious dishes cooked by a variety of vendors from around the world and to vote on which they think serves up the tastiest dish. Continue reading →

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August Issue of UK Cigar Scene Out Now

Posted on 2015-08-08 by tikichris

Issue Eight of the monthly UK Cigar Scene Magazine is now online and ready for download. Each issue of UK Cigar Scene is free to download and includes a video interview with a key cigar personality along with news of … Continue reading →

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Whaam! Win Free Banh Mi for a Week | Get a Free Americano with Purchase of Sandwich

Posted on 2015-08-07 by tikichris

About two months ago, I had the pleasure of reviewing Vietnamese style sandwich shop, Whaam Banh Mi, near Piccadilly Circus. Now, I’m teeming up with this friendly little Soho eatery to offer one reader a week’s worth of banh mi for free and the opportunity for everybody to get a free cup of coffee over the next week. Continue reading →

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Häagen-Dazs Master Ice Cream Academy: Free Ice Cream Fun at Bloomsbury Square Today!

Posted on 2015-08-05 by tikichris

I dropped by Bloomsbury Square yesterday and had a great time. Already a fan of Dan’s doings at Duck & Waffle, I loved getting to sample his peach melba Champagne float. The event was my second encounter with Professor Smith and I was just as amazed and inspired as I was the first time. Rose’s blog, The Londoner, had been completely off my radar until the event. But to have teamed up with Dan, I reckon her site’s worth taking a look-see at. Maybe I’ll do that now while you make plans to get over to Bloomsbury Square, WC1A 2NS today between 11am and 6pm. Continue reading →

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Richard Long: Time and Space at Arnolfini, Bristol

Posted on 2015-07-30 by tikichris

Time and Space, a major new exhibition of work by Richard Long, opens today at the Arnolfini Centre for Contemporary Arts in Bristol. As part of city’s celebration as 2015 European Green Capital, the show features new works and recreations of previous ones by the Bristol-born artist who still calls Bristol his home, as well as a new offsite work located on The Downs near the house where he lived as a child. Continue reading →

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Win a Havana Club Mojito Kit

Posted on 2015-07-27 by tikichris

Key to mixing up a perfect mojito is getting its most important ingredient right. Made in the heart of Cuba, Havana Club 3 Anos is an ideal accompaniment for summer cocktails. The only white rum aged for three years, it develops deep aromas and tastes to suit any assortment of tropical serves, whether an authentic Cuban mojito or refreshing daiq Continue reading →

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Bloggers Picks: 19 Free Things to Do in London (Time Out London)

Posted on 2015-07-26 by tikichris

Last week’s issue of Time Out featured a list of 19 free things to do in London as recommended by a gaggle of London-based bloggers. Often broke and just scraping by while marvelling the high price for life in London, I appreciated the article’s theme as well as the opportunity to be to among the not-quite-20 folks who got to weight with a top freebie tip. Continue reading →

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Win a Pot of Hotel Chocolat Fruit Bombes to Chill

Posted on 2015-07-17 by tikichris

Hotel Chocolat’s Fruit Bombes to Chill come in five fantastic flavours: blackcurrant, lime, lemon, cherry and passion fruit. With the perfect contrast of fruit tang and smooth chocolate, they’re best served after being chilled for at least 30 minutes. Pop in the fridge then pop in your mouth. Continue reading →

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Yelp London’s Big Night In: Free Treats and Services Delivered to Your Doorstep

Posted on 2015-07-16 by tikichris

Have you heard about Yelp’s Big Night In? With mega-loads of free treats and services being offered to 30 lucky Yelpers, a quiet Friday night at home never looked so good! Continue reading →

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Win a Good Night Anti-Snoring Ring

Posted on 2015-07-06 by tikichris

The independently trialled Good Night Anti-Snoring Ring has been clinically proven to work for 85% of people who’ve tried it. It’s super easy to use and offers a “natural, non-invasive and elegant way to stop snoring” simply by putting a bit of mild (and unnoticeable) pressure on your pinkie to clear your nasal breathing passages and “your natural bio-rhythms.” The Good Night Anti-Snoring Ring comes in three sizes, is fully adjustable and costs only £29.99. Available from Boots, your local pharmacy or online. Continue reading →

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Good Stuff #43

Posted on 2015-07-05 by tikichris

Good stuff and lots of it! Here’s the low down on some fine things to see, sip or savour – all of which I’ve recently come across and thought were worth sharing with you. Enjoy. Continue reading →

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July Issue of UK Cigar Scene Out Now

Posted on 2015-07-05 by tikichris

The seventh issue of the monthly UK Cigar Scene Magazine is now online and ready for download. Each issue of UK Cigar Scene is free to download and includes a video interview with a key cigar personality along with news … Continue reading →

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Win a Range of Barman Sirops, Cans and Gourmet Drops from Teisseire

Posted on 2015-06-21 by tikichris

Teisseire has been making French sirop from naturally filtered water in the alps since 1720. The sirops come in a huge variety of flavours – from strawberry to cactus – among the most popular are Passionfruit, Raspberry, Lemon, Caramel, Mojito, Pink Grapefruit and Grenadine. They’re more flexible than cordials and go with both hot or cold drinks. Fancy a summery dash of French flair for free? I’ve teamed up with Teisseire to offer one lucky reader a chance to win a range barman sirops, cans and gourmet drops. Continue reading →

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Win a £50 Online Farmers’ Market Shopping Spree + Free Delivery from Bonativo

Posted on 2015-06-17 by tikichris

Bonativo delivers fresh, unique products from producers who can only usually be found at farmers’ markets and specialty shops. I tried the service out recently and was impressed with the items I was able to purchase and by the use of use of the site and the speed at which my order was delivery. For your own taste of this nifty idea and a free chance to shop at this “online farmers’ market” for free, keep reading to find out about an exclusive giveaway competition Bonativo is running for my readers. Continue reading →

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Good Stuff #42

Posted on 2015-06-07 by tikichris

Good stuff and lots of it! Here’s the lowdown on some fine things to see, sip or savour – all of which I’ve recently come across and thought were worth sharing with you. Enjoy. Jean-Pierre Braganza Limited Edition Sunglasses for … Continue reading →

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Get a Free Side with Your Lobster Roll or Calamari Club at Fraq’s Lobster Shack

Posted on 2015-06-07 by tikichris

Love lobster and calamari? Ever find yourself passing through Goodge Street or around Tottenham Court Road? Like getting yummy stuff for free? Then check this out! I’ve joined forces with PocketHighStreet and Fraq’s Lobster Shack to offer tikichris readers a special discount: one free side order with any purchase of a Boston Lobster Roll or a Calamari Club Roll when you buy your roll online at pockethighstreet.com or via the handy dandy PocketHighStreet app. Continue reading →

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Yelp x tikichris: #CariocaSummer in Brixton!

Posted on 2015-06-02 by tikichris

Yes, I’ve raved about Carioca’s breakfast, and now I’m going back to try the summer menu and bringing a few lucky Yelpers and bloggers along for a samba-licious sip of the restaurant’s signature caipirinha followed by an exclusive sharing selection of Carioca’s classic Brazilian starters and refreshing new summer mains. Continue reading →

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Win the Full Range of Doisy & Dam Superfood Chocolate Bars #superchoc

Posted on 2015-06-01 by tikichris

Doisy & Dam makes and packages chocolate by hand in the UK, using globally sourced ingredients and high quality organic dark chocolate. Ingredients include superfoods – like goji, maca, spirulina, hempseed, and lucuma – for uniquely delicious results with an added boost of yummy energy and a wealth of health benefits. Continue reading →

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Win Two New #MojoRisin Aromatic Chilli Relishes from That Hungry Chef

Posted on 2015-05-22 by tikichris

Looking for something to spice up the summer? How about a couple of jars of instant yum? I’m offering one lucky reader the chance to win two new palate pleasing and oh-so aromatic chilli relishes from That Hungry Chef. Continue reading →

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Find Sicily’s Tastiest Spots with the Free Agromobile App (OneTravel)

Posted on 2015-05-20 by tikichris

A recent and delicious visit to Sicily was made all the more juicy, fruitful and scenic with the Agromobile app. Agromobile is a website and a free to download app sharing food and wine related itineraries in Sicily. Interested “land … Continue reading →

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Win Dinner for Four + Two Bottles of Wine at Vapiano

Posted on 2015-05-11 by tikichris

Vapiano is a great value restaurant with pasta starting from just £6.95 and all pasta, sauces, pizzas and salads made completely fresh in-house everyday. It’s quite a feat, especially when you consider that 27,000 customers are served each week across its trio of London outlets alone. Want to add to the impress count of Vapiano’s happy pasta and pizza fans … and have your meal for even better value than usual (as in for free)? Keep reading for a chance to win dinner for four with wine at one of the Italian restaurant group’s London outlets. Continue reading →

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Win VIP Access to Yelp’s Mad Scientist Soiree at Strongroom Bar in Shoreditch

Posted on 2015-05-07 by tikichris

Exploding cocktails? A GIF Photo Booth? A mini ice cream festival? 600 Mad Scientists? And all for free? Yeah, I’m teaming up with Yelp again to bring more fun your way. This time, I’m helping spread the word about Dr Xander Alexander’s Mad Scientist Soiree. Presented by Yelp and Digital Shoreditch at Strongroom on Tuesday 12 May, it’s totally free and promises to be an absolute hoot. Read on! Continue reading →

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Give Me Space: Make Room | Save Money | Win Big

Posted on 2015-04-28 by tikichris

Here’s a recap of the posts I’ve written over the past few months while taking SpaceWays for a spin … plus a reminder of the big competition for six months of free storage … and even a discount code for your first time using SpaceWays! I’m really pleased with my SpaceWays experience and am happy to recommend this urban storage service to anyone looking for affordable and convenient solutions for finding some breathing room in the big city. Continue reading →

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Win a Variety Pack of Jaz & Jul’s Origin Mixture Drinking Chocolate

Posted on 2015-04-23 by tikichris

Award winning independent chocolate makers, Jaz & Jul’s, are launching a new Origin range of drinking chocolates. Featuring three single-origin dark hot chocolates made with cacao grown in a different region (Madagascar, Peru, Brazil) for a collection of subtle yet indulgent flavours. Keen to find out how to get a sneaky peek taste ahead of all the other choco-fiends? Keep reading, my cocoa loving friends. Continue reading →

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Give Me Space: Stowing (It) Away

Posted on 2015-04-14 by tikichris

Got a gap year coming up? Longing for a long holiday abroad? Or maybe you’ve got guests coming to visit and you need to make some room for them? Whatever your particular travel-related situation, finding a short, convenient and affordable way to stow your stuff while you head off on an adventure (or when BFF adventurers beckon at your door) can sometimes mean all the difference between being a carefree wanderer or gracious host and having to stay put and lonely at home. Continue reading →

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Win a Complete Range of Jealous Sweets Jewel Box Treats

Posted on 2015-04-08 by tikichris

Candy! Candy! Candy! Some of the tastiest I’ve come across in a long while are Jealous Sweets’ “Sweet Seduction” jewels. And – because I’m such a super nice fella – here’s a chance for you to win the complete range of these treats to try for yourself. Continue reading →

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