Plethora of new products to see

After a bustling day one of the show on Sunday, Harrogate Christmas & Gift welcomed visitors through its doors again today, and in no time the halls were packed with buyers placing orders.

The quality and diversity of products available is bigger and better than ever before, with lots of new colour-ways and themes for Christmas; personalised ranges, items for pets and even babies. For example, Ziggle (Stand C9) has a range cute products with babies in mind including bibs, hats, socks, slippers, headbands and toys and tree decorations. Jonathan Graham of the company said: "The show is a great match for our products and we have already received orders from garden centre and destination shop buyers."

Another slightly different product at the show this year is Santa's Gin ((Stand QS7). Tim Lewis of the company explained: "Gin has increased in popularity hugely in recent years and we've come up with some great festive flavours. This includes strawberry and vanilla and Christmas cookie - and of course our original with hints of juniper, pine, vanilla, orange, cranberries and some Christmas magic too. We've received lots of orders from licensed garden centres in particular."

Those seeking ethnic and sustainable ranges should make a note to visit Hall D with Bollywood Christmas (Stand D4) offering some beautiful decorations made from wood, leather, paper and glass; and also Namaste UK (Stand D5) with an ethical range embracing traditional artisan skills from Nepal.

If you haven't visited the show already, you still have time tomorrow - doors are open from 9am to 6pm (Tuesday) and 9am to 4pm on Wednesday.