Is this the year you’ve promised yourself all your Christmas shopping will be done by the first of December? Or do you always operate at North Pole levels of efficiency, and are champing at the bit to get started? Either way, the Christmas issue of New Product Guide is here to help.

It’s packed with gift ideas – including scrumptious smellies, homeware presents, and treats for bookworms – and you can also snap up our fundraising and tactile Christmas cards.

Plus, check out our newest lights, large print puzzle books, 2022 stationery and our brilliant new touch glass-activated talking watches.

All this is just the kazoo in the cracker factory though – make sure you head to the Online Shop to explore our full range of games, books, technology, watches, mirrors, lighting, magnifiers and more. And look out for more gift ideas in October’s New Product Guide.

Happy shopping!

As you enjoy the “uncertain glory of an April day”*, I hope you also enjoy April’s issue of New Product Guide, which is jam-packed with new goodies.

If we had a theme (we don’t), it would be technology and education – this issue is heaving with both, including new braille displays, easy-to-see keyboards, electronic magnifiers, shared reading books, a tactile ruler, and CodeJumper, which teaches coding to children with sight loss.

And if neither of those topics float your boat, then check out our new big button telephones,

light detector, watches, talking bathroom scale, DAISY made-to-order books, and the Oombee Cube shape sorter for very little ones!

Happy reading until next time,

New Product GuideChristmas 2018 Editor: Joanna Franks

Welcome to the Christmas issue of New Product Guide! It’s never too early to start planning for Christmas, so grab a cuppa and a biscuit and let us give you some great present ideas.

From brand new products to tried and tested favourites, we’re sure you’ll find something here to treat your friends and family (and maybe yourself, too). Of course, this is only a taste of what we have to offer – head to our online shop to browse the full range of games, technology, watches, mirrors,

lighting, magnifiers … you get the idea!

I’ve already put the reindeer Christmas cards and A4 Big Print diary on my shopping list (and the beautiful new Lux gold Bradley watch on my wish list, in the hope that Father Christmas thinks I’ve been good this year…)

Happy shopping!

Jo

* “Which now shows all the beauty of the sun,

New Product GuideApril 2020 Editor: Joanna Franks

And by and by a cloud takes all away.” – The Two Gentlemen of Verona, William Shakespeare.

Jo

New Product GuideChristmas Guide 2021 Editor: Joanna Franks

How to order from RNIB Order online at shop.rnib.org.uk

Call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999Some of our products have been specially designed, this means that blind and partially sighted people, or anyone buying on their behalf, will not pay VAT on these products. These products are listed with two prices. If there is only one price, that is the price all customers pay and this will include VAT (unless it’s a zero-rated VAT publication). VAT is 20 per cent as of August 2021. We reserve the right to amend prices.

Stock and Special Order products are returnable within 14 days of receipt in an “as new” condition in original, undamaged packaging. This excludes bespoke products and software. Hygiene items cannot be returned unless unopened or faulty. We kindly ask our customers to ensure that any faulty products being returned are packaged securely for stable transit, or the warranty may be voided. Where possible, please use the original packaging.

ContentsHow to order from RNIB ...... 2

Spread your goodwill far and wide ................................. 4

Gifts for bookworms ............. 7

A gift by any other name would smell as sweet! ......... 10

Gifts to make a house a home ...................................13

There’s no present like the time! ................................16

Let there be lights ................19

Get organised with our 2022 stationery ................... 22

Take a break with our new puzzle books ................ 25

RNIB Letter from Santa ...... 27

Boots Christmas Gift Guide .............................28

Please note, prices are correct at time of publishing and may be subject to change.

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Helpline opening hoursMonday to Friday, 8am to 8pm; Saturday 9am to 1pm.

Please note the following special opening hours over Christmas:

Friday 24 December – 8am to 2pm

Saturday 25 to Tuesday 28 December – closed

Wednesday 29 December – 9am to 5pm

Thursday 30 December – 9am to 5pm

Friday 31 December – 8am to 4pm

Saturday 1 to Monday 3 January – closed

Look out for last posting dates and extended returns information in October’s New Product Guide. Royal Mail had not published its last posting dates at the time of writing, but please note that special order canes and tips have an extended delivery time and must have been ordered by midnight on Saturday, 30 October for Christmas delivery.

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Spread your goodwill far and wideAfter months of relying on digital communications to stay in touch with friends and family, it’s the season to embrace good, old-fashioned cards and letters as well.

Pack of 10 Christmas cards with envelopes

Choose from four festive designs and support the work we do at RNIB to make every day better for those affected by sight loss.

Please note, these are not tactile cards, however the greeting inside is printed in a clear font.

NEW: The dearest reindeer (XC32): Santa’s reindeer, wearing their name tags, arranged around Santa, who is giving Rudolph a hug. Text underneath reads ‘Wishing you a Happy Christmas’. Christmas card measures 15 × 15cm. Greeting inside reads: Happy Christmas.

NEW: All I want for Christmas is you (XC33): A charming illustration of a cute snowman in red scarf and overlong Santa hat smiling at his Robin friend perching on his twig arm. Text underneath reads ‘Sending heartfelt wishes at Christmas’. Christmas card measures 15 × 15cm. Greeting inside reads: Season’s Greetings.

NEW: I’ll be gnome for Christmas (XC34): An illustrated gnome carrying a large gift-wrapped present, with multi-coloured fairy lights wrapped around his Santa hat and long white beard. His nose and cheeks are pink from the cold! Christmas card measures 15 × 15cm. Greeting inside reads: Happy Christmas.

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NEW: Puppy’s fireside Christmas (XC35): a traditional fireside festive scene – a Chocolate Labrador puppy lies on a white, fluffy rug in front of a blazing fire. A cosy armchair with a ‘let it snow’ cushion, gift-wrapped presents and a tree decked with stars and baubles complete the picture. Text in the top right corner reads ‘Merry Christmas’. Card measures 15 × 15cm. Greeting inside reads: Season’s Greetings.

• £3.95 per pack

Tactile Christmas cards

Pick up a pack of 10 tactile Christmas cards with envelopes. Choose from four festive designs with embossed images, braille and print greeting, and a description of the image in uncontracted braille and print.

Cards measure 148 × 210mm, have a matt finish, and no foil or glitter. Greeting inside reads: Season’s Greetings.

Reindeer (XC29): Cute white reindeer on a festive green background.

Robin (XC30): Colourful dancing robin in a blue and orange bobble hat on a white background.

Stars (XC31): Four brightly coloured stars dangle on a white background.

NEW: Snowflakes (XC36): One large blue snowflake surrounded by several smaller blue snowflakes on a white background.

• £3.25 ex VAT / £3.90 inc VAT per pack

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Tactile Christmas stickers

Add these colourful, tactile stickers to Christmas cards, envelopes and gift-wrap to make your festive message accessible to braille readers.

Each sticker has an embossed festive image and seasonal greeting in braille and 29pt clear print, and is ideal for cards, presents or even making Christmas decorations.

The pack contains six different stickers: a snowman, Christmas tree, star, holly, Christmas present and bells. Stickers are 7.9cm in diameter.

• ET44 £4.75 ex VAT / £5.70 inc VAT

Berol pens, pack of 12 – black

Whether you keep your festive greetings short and sweet, or like to give a full update on life chez you, our new Berol pens will see you through all your Christmas cards.

Berol Colour Fine pens are long-lasting fibre-tipped pens with a 0.6mm tip and washable black ink. Suitable for detailed colouring as well as writing, the washable ink can be worked off with a wet brush for subtle wash effects.

Berol Colour Broad pens are hardwearing fibre-tipped pens with a 1.7mm tip and washable black ink. These bold, black pens are ideal where large areas of colour are required, but can also be used for both drawing and writing.

Tips on both the Colour Fine and Colour Broad pens will keep fresh without the ventilated cap on for up to two weeks. Not suitable for children under three years of age.

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• £5.95 per pack • DW54 Pack of 12 Colour Broad pens• DW55 Pack of 12 Colour Fine pens

Gifts for bookwormsThe perfect partner for any book

Whether you want to give your arms a rest or you need an extra pair of hands while you’re reading, this squishy, squashy beanbag book rest is here to help!

The Bookaroo reading rest will hold your book (or phone or tablet) at the exact angle you want on your knee, on the floor or on your desk. Made from the softest leather-effect PU, stuffed with lightweight polystyrene beads and available in three funky colours – orange, turquoise and pink – it’s great for readers of all ages.

Prop up a recipe book in the kitchen or a novel in your favourite sun-bathing (or shady) spot in the garden. Rest your phone on your desk or coffee table so you don’t miss a single notification. Let a child browse a picture book on your tablet without having to hold the device…

There’s even a little zipped pocket with a microfibre lining – use the lining to clean your screen and the pocket to store charging cables.

• £19.99• DH453-O Orange • DH453-PK Pink • DH453-TQ Turquoise

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Straight to the point!

Never lose your place in a book again – use this arrow-shaped copper page marker to point you to the last line you read, and find out what Legolas’s elf eyes see, how Katniss overcomes adversity or the fate of Susan Pevensie…

Slip this flexible page marker on to any page to mark your place in style.

Not only is this stylish page marker shaped like an arrow, it has another arrow etched on to the lacquered metal. Use the cut-out arrow shape to highlight where you left off, or the etched arrow to point you in the right direction!

• XG02 £5.99

It is a tooth universally acknowledged

… that a reader in possession of a good book, must be in want of a bookmark! And TeethMarks bookmarks are a great gift for reluctant readers and bookworms alike.

Cleverly designed to help children read in bite-sized pieces, these bitey animal designs are great fun for all ages. Choose a hippo or shark design, clip the gentle jaws on to the front cover of your book and let the dangly elasticated tail loop down to keep your place.

This award-winning gift idea fits both hardback and paperback books of all sizes.

• £5.99• XG03-HIP Hippo • XG03-SK Shark

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DAISY made-to-order books

Find gift inspiration and ideas for any book lover with our extensive collection of DAISY made-to-order titles.

We have hundreds of titles – from autobiographies and cookery, to romance and crime and thrillers. Browse our Online Shop for your favourites or call our Helpline for help finding the perfect gift to slip into a stocking.

Titles are packaged in a clear DVD case and are priced at £9.99 each (unless stated otherwise). New releases include:

Crime fiction from Dorothy L Sayers: Busman’s Honeymoon (807117), The Documents In The Case (807118), Five Red Herrings (807119), Gaudy Night (807120) and Have His Carcase (807121).

For fantasy fans we have Magician’s Gambit (802407), Castle Of Wizardry (802452) and Enchanters’ End Game (802451) by David Eddings. And from John Lyman we have the God’s Lions series: The Dark Ruin (805501), House of Acerbi (805500), Realm of Evil (805502) and Secret Chapel (805499).

Our new children’s title is The Dark Is Rising (807132) by Susan Cooper (suggested reading age: 9+).

If you like nothing better than a romance novel, why not try My Lady of the Fuchsias (807125) or Heir To Windrush Hill (807126), both by Essie Summers?

For the cooks among you, there is Traditional Scottish Cookery (807115), and, from Greg Wallace, Veg: The Cookbook (807130).

Completing our new releases are The Looking-Glass War, a thriller by John Preston (807114); for science fiction lovers, Dune (807131) by Frank Herbert (two-disc set priced £14.99); The Bookshop (807133), a historical fiction novel from Penelope Fitzgerald; Young Prince Philip (807129), the autobiography by Philip Eade; and from Peter Scott, non-fiction title The Battle of the Narrow Seas (807128).

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A gift by any other name would smell as sweet!

Heaven-scent gifts

Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without some smellies in your stocking and these fragranced gifts will bring real class to your festivities.

The Naturally European Ginger & Lime Scented Candle (XG05) is clean-burning, sustainable and kind to your environment. The glass vessel can be recycled when the natural wax candle is finished – each candle gives 40 hours of burn time.

Made in England, this candle is cruelty-free and suitable for vegetarians and vegans. (The formulation is registered by The Vegan Society.)

Or treat hard-working hands to three luxury Aromas Artesanales de Antigua hand creams in our hand cream gift set with three floral fragrances (XG06).

Each hand cream contains shea butter to heal and protect dry hands and has a floral fragrance. Apply a little to hands regularly for beautifully soft, healthy and subtly scented skin.

The set contains 60ml tubes of orange blossom, white jasmine and peony plum hand cream. Pick a different one every day!

The Aromas Artesanales de Antigua range of fragrances is inspired by the lush Guatemalan environment. Orange blossom is wonderfully aromatic and sweet, yet fresh and enticing, while white jasmine has floral notes including hyacinth and lily, and green spring-like undertones for a rich

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freshness. Peony plum has an indulgent herbaceous, floral scent with hints of patchouli and cedarwood.

Finally, smell as sweet as a rose with the Naturally European Rose Petal Travel Collection (XG09) – the perfect present for anyone who enjoys a little luxury on their travels (or at home).

Contains four 50ml bottles of rose-scented toiletries – shampoo, conditioner, shower gel and body lotion – that are small enough to slot into your hand luggage.

Cruelty-free and suitable for vegetarians and vegans, the formulation is registered by The Vegan Society. Supplied in a fabric drawstring bag to reduce plastic.

• Naturally European Ginger & Lime 200g Candle XG05 £12.95

• Hand cream gift set – three floral fragrances XG06 £10.00

• Naturally European Rose Petal Travel Collection XG09 £8.50

Perfect for pampering

Everyone needs to unwind and relax sometimes and these gift sets are perfect for pampering friends and family.

The De-stress self-care gift set (XG04) does what it says on the tin (well, packet) – the lavender and chamomile-scented bath salt soak and bath and body oil will help you soak your cares away.

The Sleepeze calming night-time gift set (XG10) is for anyone who needs a little help drifting off to sleep sometimes.

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A gift by any other name

This aromatherapy set uses lavender and chamomile essential oils to help calm you at bedtime. So, slip on the silky eye mask, mist your pillow, dab the rollerball essential oil dispenser on pulse points and you’ll be well on your way to the Land of Nod!

If you’re looking for a rich, fresh floral scent, the White Jasmine soap and candle gift set (XG11) is just the thing.

Created by Aromas Artesanales de Antigua, which was inspired by the lush Guatemalan environment, this gift box includes a white jasmine triple-milled soap bar and an exclusive AAA candle, so you can scent your room while you pamper yourself.

Fine scented white jasmine, floral notes, including hyacinth and lily, and green spring-like undertones give this fragrance a rich freshness. A classic floral fragrance to encourage memories of sunshine-filled mornings.

• De-stress self-care gift set XG04 £9.95

• Sleepeze calming night-time gift set XG10 £9.95

• White Jasmine soap and candle gift set XG11 £9.95

The best a man can get

Treat your prince among men to the sophisticated, masculine scents of our toiletry gift sets.

Turn any man into a smooth operator with the Mr Smooth soap and body wash gift set, loaded with the fresh, spicy and masculine scent of black pepper and ginger.

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The luxury 150g Mr Smooth soap bar is blended with shea butter to care for hardworking skin and the convenient 100ml hair and body wash is ideal for home or travel.

The Mr Perfect Hand Hygiene kit is an ideal gift for the perfect (or imperfect) man! It combines the fresh, masculine scent of spearmint with the sweet, earthy aroma of patchouli in a hand wash, hand cream and moisturising hand-cleansing gel. Supplied in a cloth bag to reduce plastic.

• Mr Smooth gift set XG08 £8.95• Mr Perfect gift set XG07 £12.95

Gifts to make a house a homeNeed a gift for a plant lover? Leaf it to us…

Show a green-fingered friend just how frond of them you are with this set of three Japandi stoneware mini-planters.

Japandi is what you get when Japanese minimalism meets traditional Scandinavian décor. These simple and functional planters are beige and white with repeated grooved patterns for a tactile feel. Ideal for bringing warmth, comfort and style to any plant lover’s home.

• XG19 £18.00

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Give the gift of ‘positivitea’!

Does the tea-drinker in your life brew like a builder or prefer their tea so pale it needs Factor 50 to be drunk outside? Either way, this one-person tea set will bring plenty of “positivitea” into their life!

The cream-coloured porcelain teapot sits in the matching cup to make a feel-good addition to any kitchen, no matter how small. The teapot is covered in a burst of yellow stars and a colourful rainbow that complements the quote “Enjoy a cup of positivitea” which is split between the pot and the cup.

Not dishwasher-safe.

• XG18 £15.00

A must-hive gift for the baker in your life

These beautiful beehive measuring bowls are bound to cause a buzz! With a bee and beehive design on the outside and a simple size guide marked inside each bowl, there’s no need to wing it when measuring ingredients…

This set of four stacking beehive design measuring bowls includes measures for one cup, half a cup, a third of a cup, and a quarter of a cup.

Please note that these bowls have been beautifully hand painted and therefore some variations in colour may occur between each one. They are not microwave-safe or dishwasher-safe.

• XG14 £14.00

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A treat for dog lovers!

Perfect for pampered pooches or their humans, this charming cushion reads “Reserved for the dog” and has matching pawprints to prove it. The cover is made from cream-coloured cotton-polyester and is finished with black piping to create a timeless aesthetic fit. Size 50 × 30cm.

• XG17 £13.00

Sweet dreams are made of this

You can wish upon a star every night with this cute star-shaped night light!

The soft shades of grey teamed with the relaxed sleeping face of this little star make a lovely addition to any nursery or child’s room. A soothing, soft glow beams gently from this night light, to create an ideal environment for sleep and relaxation.

To save energy, the light turns off automatically after 15 minutes.

• XG16 £10.00

Pretty as a picture (or two)

This pretty, rustic double photo frame will complement your favourite photos perfectly. This delightful wooden frame will display two 15×10cm (6×4 inch) photos. (Please note, the frame is suitable for portrait views, not landscape.) The hinged, standing frame is finished with complementary white hearts attached with jute bows. Just the thing for any mantelpiece, sideboard or dressing table.

• XG13 £11.00

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There’s no present like the time! There are good reasons why watches are popular gifts – they look good, they’re practical and you’re reminded of the giver every time you check the time.

Gift someone one of our new high-quality touch-activated talking watches this Christmas and you’ll be in their good books for years to come!

The RNIB talking watch announces the time at the touch of a button – or when you touch the glass for two seconds. It has a Swiss movement for excellent time-keeping, synchronised voice and hands, and no recessed buttons.

To hear the time in a natural voice, simply press one of the two easy-to-feel pusher buttons or touch the glass for two seconds. You can use fingers, or, if you have one hand occupied, for example, with a cane or guide dog, your cheek to activate the voice.

Easy-to-use, the hands on these watches automatically synchronise to the internal time set, so there is no need to manually set the hands or to rely on someone else to help you. A spoken menu guides you if you need to set the time or date, and if you want to set an alarm.

Available in two sizes and a choice of case colours and straps, these watches have a chrome case and either a soft silicone or genuine leather strap.

Because we want these watches to have a long life, we’ve used Ion Plating (IP) instead of traditional gold plating to create the gold-finished watches in this range.

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In Ion Plating 24K pure gold is applied to the case to create a hard-wearing and durable gold finish. Compared to traditional gold plating, IPG lasts longer, is more durable and more resistant against sweat, and it doesn’t discolour within a short period of time. When ion plating is combined with chrome, the result is a durable piece that withstands the rigours of daily use.

The watches have an easy-to-see face and touch-glass activation – simply touch the glass for two seconds, or press the easy-to-feel pusher button at the 2pm position, to hear the time spoken in a natural female voice. For example, “It’s eleven twenty am”.

Press the button at the 4pm position to hear the date (for example, “Friday, July 9th, 2021”), to adjust the volume (high/low), or to set an alarm.

Please note that you need to touch a large area of the glass surface for touch activation to work, for example, a whole fingertip or your cheek. Tapping it with just the tip of a fingertip may not activate the touch glass. The touch glass works best when the watch is on a wrist, but not so well if it’s on a table, for example.

The watch has a quartz Swiss movement with a metal gear and no second hand to ensure faster synchronisation of voice and hands. Because it only has two hands, for hour and minute, synchronisation of voice and hands it much faster than conventional movements with three hands.

Instead of beeps, the watch has a spoken setting menu to help you set the time, date, alarm, and volume.

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The large watch has a 42mm diameter case and fits wrists 160-210mm. It is available in these colour options:

• Black soft silicone strap with white stitching and steel buckle, silver-coloured chrome case (CW253-K)

• Tan-coloured leather strap with steel buckle and gold-finished case (CW253-T)

• Orange soft silicone strap with white stitching and black-finished stainless steel buckle, black chrome case (CW253-O).

The small watch has a 35mm diameter case and fits wrists 140-190mm. It is available in these colour options:

• Yellow soft silicone strap with steel buckle and silver-coloured chrome case (CW254-Y)

• Turquoise soft silicone strap with steel buckle and silver-coloured chrome case (CW251-U)

• White leather strap with steel buckle and gold-finished case (CW254-W).

• Chrome and black cases: CW253-K CW253-O CW254-U CW254-Y £46.00 ex VAT / £55.20 inc VAT

• Gold finished cases: CW253-T CW254-W £49.00 ex VAT / £58.80 inc VAT

There’s no present like the time!

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Let there be lightsThe little town of Bethlehem might have had an everlasting light to shineth in it’s dark streets, but the rest of us need more practical ways to illuminate our homes. These new additions to our lighting range are great gifts for anyone needing more light.

This magnifying desk lamp is perfect for work, rest and play

Brighten up any task – and bring details into focus – with this flexible magnifying desk lamp. It’s not just the goose neck that makes this light flexible – you can also adjust the colour temperature and brightness.

Use this modern desk lamp’s flexible goose neck to direct light exactly where you need it – on tax returns, chemistry homework, embroidery, or that unputdownable book. And to bring details into focus, use the 3× 8.3cm diameter magnifying lens built into this light.

You can adjust both the colour temperature (2,800K, 4,000K and 6,000K) and the brightness of the LED lights in this sturdy lamp, using three touch-sensitive buttons on the base.

The 29 LEDs offer a colour rendering index (known as CRI) of 80. This ensures colours are more vibrant, accurate and true and guarantees an even light output.

The magnifier can be protected by a cover when not in use.

• DH452 £49.99

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Light up the room

Get the extra light you want, where you want it, thanks to this rechargeable LED floor light with adjustable brightness and colour temperature.

No need to be tied to a power socket while you’re using this sturdy and portable floor light – its 72 energy-efficient LEDs give two to seven hours of light (depending on the brightness setting) before the lamp needs to be plugged in for recharging. It’s also a great back-up lamp if you have a power cut!

The weighted base gives maximum stability, and the infinitely adjustable gooseneck allows you to direct light precisely where you want it.

The exceptionally bright LEDs have three brightness settings, allowing you to dim the lamp from 350 to 260 and 130 lumens. You can also adjust the colour temperature of the LED output from warm white eye-care light to extra bright blue-white light (3,000K to 5,000K), making it ideal for reading, working, and leisure activities which need exceptional colour rendering, including jigsaws, crafting and model-making.

The 72 LEDs offer a colour rendering index (known as CRI) of 85+. This ensures colours are more vibrant, accurate and true and guarantees an even light output.

With tool-free assembly and a touch-activated power button, this portable, rechargeable light is as easy to set up as it is to use.

• DH443 £139.00

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The desk lamp you can fold away

Get extra light in any room in the house with this portable, rechargeable desk lamp that folds down to the size of a paperback book.

Unfolded, and with its adjustable arm at full length, the Foldi Go is 30cm tall – just the thing for illuminating crosswords, homework, recipe books and hobbies. When you’re done, simply slide the arm away and fold the lamp up (the arm is hinged at the lamp head and lamp base for ease). Folded, the lamp measures 11 × 16 × 5cm and can be kept in the supplied carry case (12.5 × 18.3 × 6cm).

Not only can you adjust the arm and the angle of the lamp head, you can also choose from four levels of brightness (up to 1,300 lux at 30cm). The buttons have been designed to be easy to use. A contrasting colour and ‘grippy’ texture makes them easy to locate; they are raised and indented and provide a ‘click’ that can be both heard and felt when pressed.

One full charge will give you up to eight hours of consistent and continuous brightness. Use the handy battery power level indicator lights to monitor the charge level at a glance. When not in use, the lamp fully charges in six hours. It is supplied with a USB-C charging cable for easier use.

The Daylight LEDs offer a colour rendering index (known as CRI) of 95+ for perfect colour matching. A high CRI not only ensures colours are more vibrant, accurate and true, but also guarantees an even light output which reduces eyestrain and improves contrast.

The LEDs last at least 50,000 hours, have a very low energy consumption and produce very little heat.

• DH459 £69.00 ex VAT / £82.80 inc VAT

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Get organised with our 2022 stationeryStay organised in 2022 with our range of diaries and calendars in big, bold print and braille.

Braille stationery

Braille pocket organiser

A small blue PVC padded ring binder with a month-per-page calendar and 60 blank pages for your notes and appointments. Or choose the refill-only option (BB11R22) so you can reuse your existing ring binder.

• Braille pocket organiser BB1122 £6.25 ex VAT / £7.50 inc VAT

• Braille pocket organiser refill BB11R22 £4.00 ex VAT / £4.80 inc VAT

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Braille desk diary

This week-per-page braille desk diary comes in a blue A4 loose leaf ring binder.

Each diary page also has room for your own notes and appointments.

Includes conversion tables and an important dates list.

If you’d like to reuse your ring binder from a previous year, simply order the diary refill.

• 2022 diary BB0822 £8.50 ex VAT / £10.20 inc VAT

• 2022 diary refill BB08R22 £4.50 ex VAT / £5.40 inc VAT

Braille pocket date calendar

Always have your important dates close to hand with this pocket-sized date calendar.

Each month is on one page and important dates, such as bank holidays, are listed on the next page.

• BB1022 £5.50 ex VAT / £6.60 inc VAT

Braille indexed address book

This navy blue PVC padded ring binder contains 26 A to Z indexed dividers and 100 sheets of blank paper for you to braille names, addresses and contact details on.

• BB14 £9.50 ex VAT / £11.40 inc VAT

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Big Print stationery

Our 2022 Big Print collection features large, clear black text and high-quality white paper. We’ve listened to your feedback and used thicker paper this year to further reduce the amount of ink showing through.

To reduce our impact on the environment, all diaries now have eco-friendly board covers and all plastic packaging has been removed from the calendars and diaries, which now come in a paper envelope. These sturdy covers are emerald green coloured unless otherwise stated.

Big Print desk diary

One week per two-page spread, including month-to-view calendar on every double page spread. Also includes pages for important numbers, forward planning and personal contacts.

• DS0222 £8.50 ex VAT / £10.20 inc VAT

Big Print wall calendar

A3 with each month clearly displayed on one page in two columns. Spiral-bound with hanging hook.

• DS0322 £5.50 ex VAT / £6.60 inc VAT

Big Print pocket diary

Lightweight, spiral-bound A6 diary with a handy plastic sleeve at the back for keeping receipts.

• DS0422 £6.25 ex VAT / £7.50 inc VAT

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Big Print foldaway calendar

Months are in grid format. Use either on your desk or hang on a wall with the reinforced eyelet.

• DS0522 £6.00 ex VAT / £7.20 inc VAT

Big Print A4 diary

Spiral-bound with lined notes page opposite the weekly diary.

• DS0722 £9.00 ex VAT / £10.80 inc VAT

Big Print Address Book

Big, bold print in easy-to-see font sizes and high-quality paper for good colour contrast which prevents ink showing through. With an orange poly-pro wipe-clean cover and laminated tabbed letter dividers. Opens flat, making it easy to write in.

• DS10 £9.99 ex VAT / £11.99 inc VAT

Take a break with our new puzzle booksAfter all that hard shopping, it’s time for a tea-break treat. Warm up your neurons and give your little grey cells a workout with our new large print puzzle books…

Large Print Brain Training Puzzles contains 84 18-point puzzles with solutions in 14 point at the back, while Large Print Brain Games contains 84 puzzles in various large print fonts (18 to 24 point, except Calcudoku which is 14 point) with solutions in 12 point.

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Each puzzle takes up two pages, with the puzzle on one page and the instructions on the other. With five levels of difficulty to work through – can you beat the trickiest puzzles in these books?

Large Print Suduko contains 149 puzzles in 23 point font, with solutions in 12 point and an introduction in 16 point. There are five levels of difficulty, from beginners’ to expert.

We have two new large print wordsearch books for you. In PZ016 the clues for the 151 puzzles are 17 point font and wordsearch grid letters are in 15 point. Please note, solutions are not large print (9.5 point font).

In PZ018, clues and wordsearch grid letters are in 18 point, with solutions for the 176 puzzles in 12 point.

Good quality paper means minimum ink showing through. (These books were tested with both Berol and Spectrum pens. However, we recommend not using Sharpies in these books.)

• £8.99• PZ014 Large Print Brain Training Puzzles• PZ015 Large Print Suduko• PZ016 Large Print Wordsearch• PZ017 Large Print Brain Games• PZ018 Large Print Wordsearch

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RNIB Letter from SantaDo you know a blind or partially sighted child who would like to write to Santa and receive a letter back in their preferred reading format? RNIB is, once again, pulling on its elf hat and helping out with these requests.

You can send letters to Santa to the following address: Santa Claus, RNIB, Northminster House, Northminster, Peterborough, PE1 1YN. Letters must be received by Wednesday 1 December 2021. Please ensure the following information is included:

• the child’s name and delivery address.• a contact telephone number (in case one of our elves

has a query).• whether the child would like a reply in English or Welsh.• what format the child requires. Choose from: uncontracted

braille (grade 1), contracted braille (grade 2), large print (please specify the font size) or audio CD (please note we can only supply one alternative format copy).

Alternatively, you can send your letter by email and receive an email reply. Contact Santa at santa@rnib.org.uk. Email letter requests must be received by Monday 20 December 2021.

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Boots Christmas Gift GuideIt’s almost time for the annual roll-out of the brand new Boots Christmas Gift Guide.

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If you would like a free copy in braille or audio, please call 03450 708 090 or Minicom 03450 708 091 by Thursday, 14 October 2021.

Please let us know your name, address and the format you need, along with a contact phone number or your email address and let Boots do the rest to make this Christmas a well-deserved festive experience.

New Product Guide Christmas Guide 2021

Editor: Joanna Franks.

Published free, UK only, in braille, large print, electronically and audio. RNIB holds copyright for all content published in New Product Guide. RNIB gives copyright permission for the duplication and copying of information in this guide that helps to inform a wider audience on the understanding that the information is representative of what is contained in the original document.

© RNIB Enterprises Limited (with registered number 0887094), a wholly owned trading subsidiary of the Royal National Institute of Blind People (“RNIB”), a charity registered in England and Wales (226227), Scotland (SC039316) and Isle of Man (1226). RNIB Enterprises Limited covenants all of its taxable profits to RNIB.

Illustrations (pages 1 and 3) and photos (pages 22 and 27) by Freepik.com

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