Merry Christmas from Jolliman

While driving to work early on Friday morning I was amazed to see the number of snowmen that had appeared over night. It brought a smile to my face and a lovely warm Christmas feeling to my cockles whilst trying to keep the car from colliding with parked cars, pedestrians and buildings that seemed to be generating a magnetic attraction.

We have luckily not had as much snow as some areas of the UK and there is a debate about whether this is good or bad. Those of us who are still children at heart think that this is very bad as we have not been able to have any decent snowball fights, whereas the more sensible folk are grateful that we have not been cut off as some people in other areas of the UK have.

This will be my last blog until the New Year as our offices are closing from Christmas Eve until 4th January. I know that the gang in the warehouse will be very pleased to escape the arctic conditions that they are currently working in, thanks to all this pre-Christmas snow.

Feel free to keep placing orders during our Christmas break, if you've been given the gift of cash, maybe treat yourself to a pair of gloves or scarf or even one of the weather-proof items from the Regatta ranges for men or women so that you can keep braving the elements while remaining cosy, warm and dry.

Those of you that have been to our website will know that we will not be increasing our prices to cover the VAT increase from 1st January 2010.

It's our way of wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from everyone here at Jolliman.

Don't Panic!

No need to worry if you still have some last minute shopping that you need to do. Take advantage of our 48 Hour delivery service and if you place your orders by midday on 18th December you should still have plenty of time to wrap them up and put them under the tree!

With the Met office threatening snow before the end of the week, it's the ideal time to order yourself something from our ranges of Regatta mens and ladieswear. The Regatta Mens Waterproof 3 in 1 Jacket or the Regatta Ladies Breathable 3 in 1 Jacket will keep you warm and dry, but if you get too hot during those snowball fights you can remove the inner and still keep dry. Both are available in 4 colours, so you are bound to find one that's right for you.

The other item that I truly believe you can't afford to be without this year is our Lenny Trapper Hat. Well we all now that up to 55% of our body heat can be lost through the head, so let's keep it covered! Designed for the cold with waxed poly/cotton and faux fur and ear flaps that fold down to keep ears snug and warm and slide clip fasten when not required. All of that and only £11 or 2 for £10 each, so why not treat yourself to 1 in navy and 1 in khaki?

New Products added!

We finally did it! You've been asking us for a long while now to add some gloves and scarves to the range. I'm sure that you thought that your comments had fallen on deaf ears, but no! We now have a range of items which are perfect to treat yourself or someone else this Christmas. With our luxurious and machine washable Lambswool Scarf at £14.50 and a range of soft touch acrylic scarves all at £9 you can’t go wrong.

Our gloves range from the cosiest, toastiest Thinsulate Lined Gloves for only £5 to the luxury of our Classic Leather Glove for £26.90 have something to please everyone and to make sure that the coming cold weather doesn't bother you.

Whether you're buying for yourself or as a gift for someone else there will be a style to suit you and it won't break the bank, so visit our Accessories department while stocks last.

If you want your goods in time for Christmas don't forget that the last day for orders to be despatched by Standard Delivery is Monday 14th December and the last day for orders with 48 Hour delivery is Friday 18th December, so don't delay.

Christmas Stocking Fillers

Looking for inexpensive but stylish stocking fillers for Christmas? Look no further than our Accessories department. Our Tweed Country Hat for only £14 or 2 for £12 each is perfect for the fashion conscious man, or woman for that matter as it is available in sizes Small to XL. If you are looking for something a bit more funky in the hat department there's always our Lenny Trapper Hat for £11 or 2 for £10 each.

Or how about our snazzy Snap-On Braces, made from comfortable 1" wide elastic and fully adjustable, for £7 each or why not buy all 3 colours for only £18 making a saving of £3?

If you are looking for something casual and cosy you won't find much better than our Active Service Sweater available in army or navy colours for the active man or the salty sea dog! At £19 or 2 for £17 each, you'll struggle to find this quality at such a low price anywhere else.

If it's 'Classic Clothing for the Active Man' that you are after then you can't do much better than any of the Regatta products that we have on the site from the Insulated Body Warmer for at only £16, the perfect solution for those occasions when a jacket is just too much, to the 3 in 1 Waterproof Jacket for only £37. Team these with our Regatta Action Trouser for the perfect outdoor outfit. All of the technical know-how of Regatta at Jolliman prices.

Stuck for Christmas Present Ideas?

Never mind 'I want one of those' a site that seems to be full of things that I don't really want cluttering up the house. How about some ideas with quality and style that will really be appreciated and won't break the bank?

How about some Classic Moleskin Trousers for £35 (or 2 for only £31 each), teamed with a famous Tattersall Shirt for only £12 (or 3 for £30) and you've got a stylish outfit that any man will be happy to seen in. With the Multi‐buy offers available on these and many other items on the site you can indulge yourself too!

If you need to buy for someone who is always out and about, look no further than the Thermal Rugby Trousers which are shower resistant and fully lined with a heat retaining fabric at only £22 (or 2 for £20 each) that's a real bargain. Team this with the rigorously practical Regatta Breathable Interactive Shell Jacket for only £30 or the Regatta Citadel Reversible Fleece for only £22 and you've got it covered.

From a Hiking Stick to a Garden Bench, from a Crock Pot to a Microwave Pressure Cooker there's so much more than Menswear at Jolliman.

Indian Summer?

Well there goes our Indian Summer and here comes the wind and rain, so my mind is now turning to the tricky subject of staying warm and dry in style and without it costing an arm and a leg!

Layering is the name of the game and we have plenty of items that you can use to ensure that you stay toasty, warm and dry.

For men we have our waterproof Glastonbury jacket, at £30 or 2 for £27 each. Wear this with our famous Tattersall Shirt, at £12 or 3 for £10 each, Active Service Sweater, at £19 or 2 for £17 each and Thermal Rugby Trousers at £22 or 2 for £20 each.

To keep yourself dry why not try the Regatta Stormproof jacket, at £12 or 2 for £11 each and Regatta Stormproof Trousers, at £8 or 2 for £7 each, light weight and designed to thrown on over your outfit when the rain strikes.

For women we now have a range of Regatta products in a fantastic range of colours in sizes 10‐20. At only £16 for the ladies Regatta Insulated Bodywarmer, the only trouble you will have is deciding which of the colours to choose. If you're looking for a soft and stylish fleece then look no further than the Regatta Ladies Uproar Jacket for only £28 in 4 classic colours. We'll soon have the women's version of the ever popular Regatta Action Pant, so watch this space...

Christmas is coming...

Only 59 days till Christmas and it's all go here at Jolliman. We have just launched our 48 Hour Delivery service at £8.95, which is handy for those of you who like to leave your shopping until the last minute. Using this service the last order date for Christmas is 18th December, but why wait!

We're just days away from getting the new Regatta range onto the website, which this season includes Ladies Wear. We'll be offering Polo shirts at the bargain price of only £13 and Body Warmers for only £16 for both men and women, the only trouble you’ll have with this is offer is deciding which of the fabulous colours to choose.

We've got gift ideas galore on the site. Check out our Motor Accessories department where you'll not only find lots of handy motor accessories but also a Folding Wooden Dog Ramp and a Doggie Cradle to make your dog's life and yours a whole lot easier.

For the woman in your life how about the Rosemary Spa, with the sounds of nature and the scents of aromatherapy to sooth and relax.

For the man in your life we have the luxuriously soft Tootal V-neck Sweater, warm stylish and beautifully finished. It's a bargain at only £22 or you can buy 2 for only £19 each.

There really is something for everyone at Jolliman.

Good news about Jolliman Postal services

The biggest question this week seems to be 'Will my orders be delayed by the postal strike?' The good news is that all goods despatched from the Jolliman warehouse to mainland UK are despatched by a private courier service so they won’t be affected.

A small number of products on our site are despatched from a separate warehouse which currently uses Royal Mail, but they are working on finding an alternative method before the threatened action next week.

If you need to return anything to us, it might be an idea to try something new. There are so many companies out there offering alternatives, for example DHL Servicepoint which is available at a multitude of High Street retailers. Just go to the DHL website and follow the steps to find out where your nearest service point is.

We're just putting the finishing touches to our final catalogue of the year, full of Christmas ideas from clothing to DIY and gardening and health products. If you are already registered with us to receive our catalogues, there is no need for you to do anything except look out for it on your doormat. If you aren't registered with us - what are you waiting for? Go to our Catalogue Request page so that you can browse our range at your leisure.

Welcome to the Jolliman Blog

Welcome to the new Jolliman blog. We're looking forward to keeping you up-to-date with the latest news from Jolliman and getting your feedback and comments.

We've just released our latest catalogue - Winter Collection 2009 - with the new format to make it easier for you to shop. If you haven't already received it, you can click here to request it.

We've extended our range of Non-clothing products to include items such as the Mega Zoom Binoculars with free tripod, a Folding Wooden Dog Ramp, a Wireless Remote Tens Machine and Scratch Wizard, the very latest technology in liquid scratch remover for your car and many more. Click on the departments on the left to see the full ranges available.

For all you Regatta fans we have expanded our range to include a 3 in 1 Waterproof jacket for only £37 and the Omnicron Waterproof Fleece for only £29. More new items will be arriving on the site soon, so don't forget to check back regularly.