Gift Guide: Velvet shops local for Christmas in Cambridge, Suffolk and Saffron Walden

On the first day of Christmas, my true love sent to me. . . a box of Fitzbillies bakes. On the second day, an Everyman cinema membership. On the third, a Scamp & Dude super scarf. Velvet finds great local gifts for all 12 days of Christmas

1: Fitzbillies
Christmas Bakery Box, £36
Enjoy a taste of Cambridge this Christmas with a Christmas Bakery Box from Fitzbillies, featuring famous Chelsea buns, award-winning mince pies, and butter shortbread. Order online for UK delivery or Cambridge collection.
Visit: Trumpington Street, King’s Parade and Bridge Street, Cambridge
See: fitzbillies.com

2: Everyman
Everyman Membership, from £95
With exclusive previews, 10% off all food and drink purchases and private hire, an Everyman Membership is the gift that keeps on giving this Christmas!
Visit: Grand Arcade, Cambridge
See: everymancinema.com

3: Scamp & Dude
Blue with Green and Lilac Spliced Leopard Charity Super Scarf, £40
Each embroidered with the brand’s signature Superpower Button, for every one of these super-soft, super-stylish scarves purchased another is donated to a woman starting chemo treatment in the UK.
Visit: Grand Arcade, Cambridge
See: scampanddude.com

4: Freda & Bert
Bindi Atelier Beauty Pouch, £36
Combining style with practicality, Bindi Atelier’s beauty pouches would make lovely gifts. They are produced in limited editions with such wonderful patterns and colour combinations - think bohemian elegance.
Visit: Burwash Manor, Barton and Ben’s Yard, Stuntney
See: fredaandbert.co.uk

5: Laird Hatters
Ladies’ Daisy tweed cap, £105
Available in three colourways - charcoal, orange and pink - this hat has a beautiful slouchy feminine fit, designed so it can be styled by you; fit all your hair inside, wear tilted to the side, or back like a messenger cap.
Visit: Green Street, Cambridge
See: lairdlondon.co.uk

6: The Plant Pantry
Potted Houseplant, from £15
This year give a sustainable gift that grows; houseplants for a green and merry Christmas! The Pantry also sells larger plants, beautiful pots, gift certificates and all the accessories you’ll need.
Visit: George Street, Saffron Walden
See: theplantpantry.com

7: Carters of Suffolk
Classic Book Collection Teapot: Jane Austen, £109
Produced at its Stonham Barns Park-based pottery, Carters of Suffolk’s handmade teapots have remained unchanged in design and production concept, and have been shipped worldwide, since 1978. The Jane Austen Classic Book Collection pot is among the most popular in the collection - the ideal Christmas gift.
Visit: Stonham Barns Park, Suffolk
See: cartersofsuffolk.com

8: Baker Brothers Diamonds
18ct White Gold Baguette & Round Brilliant 1.02ct Diamond Hoop Earring, £3,500
A gift that will last and be loved forever, these earrings combine elegant white gold with a sparkling combination of baguette and round brilliant-cut diamonds.
Visit: St Peter’s Street, Bedford
See: bakerbrothersdiamonds.com

9: Small & Green
Niwaki garden tools, from £14
Houseplant specialist Small & Green stocks a capsule range from famous garden-tool brand Niwaki. Made in Japan, these pieces are built to last. The red-handled snips, £14 per pair, are perfect for cutting flowers, fruit or veg from your garden.
Visit: Mill Road, Cambridge
See: smallandgreen.com

10: Byard Art
Little Egret by Sue Welfare, £185
This Christmas, the Cambridge contemporary art gallery is thrilled to introduce a special feature - an under-£600 wall. This selection of artwork showcases a variety of art mediums and is the perfect opportunity to discover a unique, thoughtful present for a loved one.
Visit: King’s Parade, Cambridge
See: byardart.co.uk

11: Blue
Aleo Bon Bon Bag in Taupe, £209
Expertly crafted with soft grained leather for a luxurious finish, this tote-shaped bag comes with a detachable crossbody strap for versatile use, and features a magnetic clasp closure for convenience. Both stylish and functional, it will elevate any look.
Visit: King Street, Saffron Walden
See: bluesaffronwalden.co.uk

12: Waxwing Candles
The Scent Of Christmas Refillable Jar Candle, £24.95
A sweet, juicy accord of oranges entwined with rich spicy notes of cinnamon, warm cloves and nutmeg. Enveloping you like a warm, comforting embrace during the coming winter months. Phthalate and paraben-free and hand-poured from 100% plant-based wax.
See: waxwingcandles.co.uk