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ith the new year often comes the new years resolution to get healthy. Whether it's sharpening up on your cooking skills, or hitting the gym more often, we all look to make changes to improve our lifestyle. This January there's an increasing focus on 'Veganuary'. To those who are yet to here of this craze, it's a challenge to go vegan for the month of January. Why Veganuary? Animal Welfare - For many, it's the love and care for animals that encourage people to go vegan or decide to try out a vegan…

Discover how you can take taste further at home with AEG this January. If your New Year's resolution is to improve upon your home cooking, or simply to cook more often, come and join us at Leekes Llantrisant on Saturday 5th January for in-store demonstrations from our AEG expert - Penny Rumford. The fun and informative day will involve live cooking demonstrations featuring a selection of recipes from Penny, including the following: Sundried Tomato Bruschetta Bacon and Onion Mini Quiches Cheese…

At Leekes, our products are handpicked by our expert team of buyers to ensure we deliver products that turn your house into 'Your Home'. With Christmas being widely celebrated as early as mid-November, there's a big demand to get our Christmas shop live as early as possible. Before we can say bye to Halloween, Christmas is knocking on our doors. With Christmas Trends constantly changing, keeping your décor contemporary can feel like a daunting task, so we caught up with our Christmas Buyer,…

With the festive season well underway, it’s the season to be jolly! Turkey takes pride of place and winter fruits come into season. Be inspired by our handy list of delicious seasonal produce and how you can incorporate them into your cooking this month. Fruit Pomegranate – a highly nutritious and packed with antioxidant vitamins, pomegranates are round in shape and filled with sweet, juicy jewel-like seeds. Pomegranate can be enjoyed straight from the shell, scattered over salads or used in…

Come along to your local Leekes store on Friday the 30th of November for our Christmas shopping evening where you will find the perfect gifts for your friends and family.

Enjoy tasty seasonal treats, superb special offers and live entertainment at your local store - PLUS receive a free gift with your Privilege Card.

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As the countdown to Christmas begins, we start to take more pride in our homes in preparation to welcome guests and host gatherings over the festive period. At Leekes, we've put together some top tips on making sure your home is fully prepared for all the festivities ahead. Beauty Sleep One of the first things you need to think about is where your guests will be sleeping.  If your guest room looks tired and full of all your extra random bits that you couldn't find space for, then now is the time…

With the first signs of winter making an appearance, what better time to transform your bedroom into a cosy retreat to hide away from the cold, dark evenings. At Leekes, we have some beautiful bedding ranges to help you create a cosy sanctuary. Pretty in Pink Hues of pink and grey continue to top the trend boards this season which is no surprise when they deliver a sumptuous feel with endless dimension. This Ted Baker Angel Falls Bedding shown above is a slumber worthy, heavenly design, crafted…

We are super excited to announce the launch of our new Joe Wicks Cookware Collection this November. Created by the Body Coach himself, Joe's collection includes an array of kitchen tools with clever designs to inject elements of fun back into your cooking regime. The Body Coach Joe Wicks, also known as 'The Body Coach' is a British fitness coach, author and TV presenter placing a focus on healthy eating and exercising. Known for his famous book 'Lean In 15' Joe has helped people across the world…

Book your seat at an extra special breakfast table this season to share a Christmas breakfast with Santa or Olaf and Friends. Your festive morning will include breakfast, face painting, a fancy dress competition, plus a free gift from Santa! Book your ticket in store now to avoid disappointment. Availability is limited. Tickets can be booked at the information desk and cost £5 for children, and £7.50 for adults. Llantrisant Breakfast with Olaf and Friends Saturday 15th December - 8:30am - 9:30am…

Santa is coming to Leekes! Christmas is fast approaching, and so is our Christmas weekend with Santa. He will be arriving at your local Leekes store on Saturday the 1st and Sunday the 2nd of December, so don't miss out! Join us in store for a whole host of festive fun and activities including Santa in his Grotto, face painting, a festive treasure hunt, plus some tasty treats including mulled wine, mince pies and much more. To avoid disappointment, we advise booking your ticket in store now! For…