December 2011

Hope everyone had a fantastic Christmas, it really does come around so quickly. That being said, you can now save up to 75% on a huge selection of Christmas Decorations on our website. Buying a selection of decorations now and storing them away till Christmas 2012 is a great money saving idea. With 75% off of a majority of our top selling decorations you can really pick up a bargain.  As shops across the UK slash their prices for the Boxing Day and January sales, UK Water Features are joining in on the fun. 

1.5m (5ft) Black Fibre Optic Crystal Tip Christmas Tree

RRP: £59.99

Our Price: £34.99

Saving: £25.00

1.5m black christmas tree with fibre optic colour changing crystal lights.

1.8m (6ft) Pre Lit Flocked Berry Pine Tree Soft White LED

RRP: £249.99

Our Price: £139.99

Saving: £110.00

15'' Classic Wooden Christmas Tree Stand (Oak)

RRP: £29.99

Our Price: £14.99

Saving: £15.00

Handmade in the UK from sustainable wood this Christmas Tree Stand has a unique tree clamping system and ideal for both real and artifical trees.

Deluxe Santa Suit

RRP: £24.99

Our Price: £14.99

Saving: £10.00

A great fancy dress costume during the festive period. One size fits all!

Small Seal Acrylic Lit (56 LEDS)

Christmas Day is now less than 2 days away. If you've left shopping to the last minute or stumbled upon a must have gift we can still deliver in time for the big day.

Unlike many online retailers who have stopped taking orders for Christmas we can still deliver on Christmas Eve. All we ask is that you call our sales line before placing an order if you need delivery tomorrow so that we can check stock levels. (A surcharge for Saturday delivery applies). Our sales line is open today from 9am - 5pm (01226 388889).

Wishing all our customers both old and new a very Merry Christmas and all the best for the New Year.  

UK Water Features offers a huge range of Christmas Lights and Displays ideal for creating a unique display this Christmas.

Well we are almost there, Christmas is littlerally just around the corner. With only 5 more shopping days left till Christmas Day there is still just enough time left to get some last minute Christmas Decorations or even some last minutie Christmas Gifts. If you are stuggling to think of something special for a friend or loved one this year, UK Water Features has picked the five of the top selling items from our website that make a perfect gift! 

Sleight Falls Table Top Water Fountain -A simple yet effective table top water feature, add peace and tranquility to your home.

Friendship Fountain - Another exclusive water feature from Kelkay, this oriental styled feature combines both low voltage lights within a modern stylish design.

Fluttering Butterfly - The new 'Amazing Fluttering Butterfly'. Using both solar and batteries this is a wonderful addition to any garden.

Lily - A delicate oriental lily with two water courses. Ideal for placing onto a table top in a living or dining area.

Slate Falls Indoor Water Feature - A mini slate falls cascade ideal for your home or conservatory.

The last day for pre-Christmas UK Mainland delivery is Thursday 22nd December at 3pm. For full Christmas Delivery information click here. 

UK Water Features also stock a wide range of Christmas Decorations such as LED Lights, Artificial Christmas Trees, Outdoor Christmas Lights, Indoor Christmas Lights and much more. 

There are still 11 days to go, so this means that you still have plenty of time to add some extra glow to your Christmas displays. When it comes to decorating your home whether it be inside or out we want it to look bright and cheerful. The use of LED Supabrights are this years best selling Christmas lights as they provide substantially more light while giving you the benefit of lower energy usage. Decorating your home with fairy lights has been a Christmas tradition for years.  These lively displays lift people's spirits and just enliven an otherwise dreary street as people pass by in the darkness.

Traditional Christmas lights are generally simple single or parallel circles. For example, if one bulb in any part of the circuit goes out, then the entire chain goes out and that bulb needs to be replaced in order for the circuit to work. LED lights designed for decorative purposes use the same strategies, but there is one key difference. The LED lights are guaranteed to last significantly longer, offer a brighter glow and use slightly less energy.

The key benefit to using LED lights to brighten up your home is that so long as the actual circuit is not damaged consumers are able to get many years of use out of the set.

Decorating a Christmas tree is a traditional holiday pastime. However, sometimes the general safety of the tree is somewhat overlooked and can actually be dangerous if they are not properly looked after.  Here at UK Water Features we have put together the following tips to consider when selecting and caring for your Christmas tree this holiday season. 

If you are in the market for a new tree this year and you opt for a real Christmas tree  make sure to take a good look at the needles. Brown or frail needles are generally a  sign that the tree is old and no good.  You may want to consider looking for a different one. There is a very simple yet very effective test to see if the needles are suitable. Simply grab a few needles and bend them in half to test their flexibility. If the needles spring back into place then the tree is perfectly fine. However if you notice that the needles snap or tear then it is advised you look at a different tree. 

It is always a good idea to place your fresh new Christmas tree in a sturdy tree stand and filled with water to help keep the tree fresh. Keeping it fresh and preventing it from drying out. Dry trees a very vulnerable to catching fire. 

It may sound obvious, however avoid placing open flames such as candles near the tree. 

Placing the tree lights on the tree is the most exciting and often the most interactive as you and your partner/kids can join in, however before you put the lights on the tree, make sure to look at every bulb. If there seems to be anything out of the ordinary then avoid this set and replace with another one. 

When decorating the inside of your home you need make sure that you use only those lights listed for indoor use. A UK Water Features top tip, make sure to unplug all Christmas lights before you go to bed or leave your home. 

When your tree comes to the end of it's life cycle, it is important to notice the signs right away. When the tree begins to drop its needles it is time to safely remove it from your home. As mentioned before, a dry tree is very vulnerable to catching fire. A dried out tree should not be left in a garage, porch or hallway.  

Parts of the UK this morning woke to the news that sever weather is heading their way. So far this winter we seem to have had it relatively easy in regarding to the weather. However, it seems like this is about to change. 

The Met Office this morning issued a sever weather  warning for  Strathclyde, the Highlands, western isles, Tayside, Fife and central Scotland. According to the MET Office website, up to 15cm of snow could fall on high ground, with 1-3cm of snow on low level inland areas, while ice is likely to form on untreated surfaces.

It is possible that this cold and wintery weather could be moving south towards the rest of the UK in the next few days so it is advised that we prepare for what is to come and stock up on the winter essentials. Last year there was a shortage of rock salt throughout the UK. Stocking up and storing rock salt in a cool dry place is highly recommended during the winter months. Rock salt is ideal for treating your driveways, pathways and patios to help reduce the amount of ice/snow build up when the temperatures fall. 

Picking up a durable snow shovel is a further winter essential. It is recommended that all vehicles which are traveling in wintery conditions to carry a snow shovel with them in their automobile. Similar to the rock salt shortage of last year, snow shovels were also in high demand and many place across the UK rapidly ran out of stock.  

The UK Water Features online Winter Store stocks a wide range of winter essentials. 

This years Christmas giveaway got off to a fantastic start yesterday with well over 400 people sharing their all time favourite Christmas present. Today sees the competition continue with a new Christmas gift up for grabs for one lucky Facebook fan. 

To enter simply LIKE our Facebook page to reveal todays Christmas themed question and post it under our comment on the wall. It is as simple as that. 

With so many Christmas gifts to give away, you will need to check the advent calendar daily to see what the days surprise gift is. 

Please note, only one comment per day/prize will be accepted, you must be a UK resident of 18 years of age or older. 

UK Water Features has a huge range of Christmas Trees, Christmas Lights, Indoor Christmas Lights, LED Supabrights and many more Christmas Decorations suitable to decorate your home with this Christmas.