Out & About Winter 2018

Treat someone you love to their own bespoke perfume – ideal for Christmas, Valentine’s Day... or just because... or buy them an indulgent spa treatment at Donnington Valley Hotel Spa. And during the cold winter months look after your own skin and hair and treat yourself to some self-indulgence HEALTH & BEAUTY

P erfume is always a popular choice for gift- giver, whether for Christmas, birthdays or just because – and with good reason. Fragrance is personal though and it’s sometimes hard to know if the one you’ve selected is the right one. This is where Beenham-based Janette Hammond from Uncommon Scents can help. She works with the Perfume Studio to help people to make bespoke fragrances and offers gift vouchers at Christmas so that you can buy the opportunity for a loved one to make their own personalised bottle of perfume. Janette guides people through the world of bespoke perfume and how to balance the different ingredients, top notes, middle notes and base notes as well as how to structure a lasting fragrance. Not only will you make your own perfume – which you can take home in a presentation bottle or atomiser – but you can also enjoy naming it too. Since setting up her own business, Janette has helped hundreds of people to make their own scent, whether it’s a bride creating a signature fragrance for their wedding day, a bride-to-be Uncommon Scents

wanting a fun and unusual hen party activity or a mother and daughter making something special for a birthday. When her sons presented her with a birthday voucher for a perfume-making workshop back in 2008, Janette realised very quickly that this was her vocation. She trained with the Perfume Studio almost immediately after her workshop and is one of only a handful of perfume stylists covering the south east of England. Janette said: “Our sessions are fun, interactive and informative. “You’ll learn a little about the fascinating history of perfume, our sense of smell and how perfume became the massive business it is today. “You’ll also hear some of the stories behind some of the current perfumes we know and love. “When it comes to bespoke fragrances, it doesn’t need to be just the likes of Kylie Minogue and Beyoncé who have all the fun.” For more information, or to buy a voucher for a perfume-making session, book a consultation or workshop call Janette on 07917 818283 or email janette@janettehammond.co.uk, or visit

Janette Hammond

Indulgent spa experience gifts

F or those looking to give the gift of wellbeing, Donnington Valley Hotel and Spa has a number of truly luxurious gift vouchers available for spa treatments, spa days and spa breaks. Donnington Valley offers luxurious spa facilities, including an 18m swimming pool, jacuzzi, aromatherapy room, steam room and sauna, as well as a health club, gym and fitness classes, and golf course. Guests are also invited to enjoy the relaxation room and calming outdoor terrace. Starting from just £25, Donnington Valley Spa gift vouchers are the perfect gift for someone who deserves some serious ‘me time’. The vouchers are charmingly gift

wrapped and then posted or can be sent via email. They are valid for six months after purchase, so there is plenty of time to book in the perfect date.

Gift vouchers range from a spa treatment from £25 to a Sonona

Indulge Spa Day, from £116, or for real indulgence a one-night spa break with 55-minute treatment for two people at £324. So whether you want to treat mum, dad or your best friend – or even yourself – to discover the full range of indulgent gift vouchers on offer visit www.donningtonvalley.co.uk/spa Donnington Valley Hotel & Spa, Old Oxford Rd, T. 01635 551199 | E. general@donningtonvalley.co.uk

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