Seagrasses are marine plants similar to land plants, commonly found in shallow coastal locations. Thought to have appeared around 100 million years ago, some 58 species have now been identified. Seagrass has a distinctive, natural aroma and hard-wearing properties.

Duc de Belmonde Cabernet Franc 2002/03 Vin de Pays d'Oc, France, Case of 12, at John Lewis
Cabernet Franc deserves to be better known. It produces fresh silky-textured reds from the Loire and some elegant wines from South Africa and New Zealand. This example comes from the cool climate Limoux foothills of the Pyrenees and has charming aromatic fruit and supple structure. This vat was picked out on a buying trip and rescued from being blended away. A red wine to go with fish, seafood as well as chicken, quail, pork or lamb.

Silver-Plated Noah's Ark Money Bank, at John Lewis
A perfect christening gift, encourage them to start saving early with this silver-plated Noah's Ark money bank.

Gloster Ethos Circular Table, Graphite, at John Lewis
A contemporary style circular teak top table with a powder-coated graphite coloured aluminium frame. Matching chairs and sunlounger are available separately, and the Ethos range is also available with a silver coloured frame. Seats 4. Flat packed for self assembly.

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Casio Digital Camera, EXILIM EX-Z55, at John Lewis
The EXILIM ZOOM EX-Z55 features a large 2.5" LCD monitor, while you can frame shots from wide angle to telephoto with the 3x optical, 4x digital zoom lens. The 5.0 megapixel resolution EX-Z55 has 23 Best Shot pre-sets which adjust the camera to suit your exact needs, and the Direct-On function ensures high speed operation with minimal fuss.

Sony MP3 Walkman, NW-MS70, at John Lewis
This new model is the smallest ever Walkman. Smaller than a cigarette packet and weighing just 54g, it can carry the equivalent of more than 10 music CDs in its embedded flash memory. It has an embedded rechargeable battery and comes with in-the-ear headphones.

It has 256MB flash memory inside and a Memory Stick Duo slot to expand the total memory size 32MB to 128MB. With ATRAC3plus format capability for high-quality sound and high data compression.

Mongolian Wool Cushion, Pink, at John Lewis
Pink-tinged cushion with fluffy Mongolian wool on the front and a suede back. Duck feather filling.

TDK DVD-RAM 9.4GB Disc, at John Lewis
A single DVD-RAM Type I disc which uses the latest technology to store data on both sides (total 9.4GB). It is capable of more than 100,000 read/write cycles and offers an exceptionally high degree of stability and archival integrity.

DVD-RAM discs use a highly-refined phase-change recording alloy uniquely suited to the requirements of rewritable DVD. They are ideally suited to applications such as video and audio recording and multimedia development, where its ability to support repeated re-recording cycles can offer a significant advantage.

Hockheimer Kirchenstück Riesling Spätlese 2003 Künstler, Germany, Case of 6, at John Lewis
The Weingut Knstler is releasing some stunning wines at present. With the wonderful climatic conditions in 2001 there is little surprise that this is a superb wine. Knstler's wines are generally quite rich and sweet for their appellations and so this Sptlese could easily be mistaken for an Auslese. It has intense citrus Riesling flavours and striking acidity and will age for upwards of a decade.

Jamie Oliver Daddy Platter, 41cm, at John Lewis
As you might expect from Jamie Oliver, his range of oven-to-tableware is down-to-earth but stylish. Plain white, with a subtle raised white motif, it is chunky, practical and robust. The rectangular Daddy Platter is great for presenting roasts or whole fish stuffed with herbs and will make a great addition to your serving range.

Sony CMTGX5 Micro Hi-Fi System, at JohnLewis
This compact Sony CMTGX5 mini system certainly packs a punch with its 100W output. And it looks great too with its natural finish 2-way bass reflex speakers, and silver-finish main body. With a slot-in CD player (CD-R/RW compatible) and an RDS FM/MW tuner.

Luke Den Bed, at John Lewis
Whether theyre busy with homework projects, playing, or sleeping, this combined bunk bed and den is ideal for youngsters. Its fitted with side railings to keep them snug and secure at night, and theres a wooden desk and upper shelf. The work area could cater for a flat screen monitor and computer, or you could leave it open for drawing and writing. With a pine slatted base. The metal frame comes in a silver finish.

Fiesta Chair, Pink, at John Lewis
A more informal folding chair which doesn't have a crossbar under the knee, maximising comfort. The coloured durable polypropylene-coated polyester cover adjusts to 4 positions and plastic non-slip grips on the base ensure stability.

Belling Electric Cooker, Silver, 648, at John Lewis
Free 2 year guarantee. A neat, sleek-looking slot-in cooker with ceramic hob, double oven and glass control panel. The easy-clean hob (with 'hob hot' light for safety) has three Fastlite elements which heat up quickly, and one halogen element which is especially fast. The top conventional oven contains a variable heat dual zone grill.

The main oven (with internal light) can be used as a conventional or fan oven, and also has a fan defrost function. Its fan grilling setting works like a rotisserie or spit, browning meat and sealing in juices. It can also be programmed to cook while you're out.

Both ovens are easy maintenance with self-cleaning cookclean liners, and the inner glass doors are removable for easy cleaning. 32 amp power supply required.

Super Tramp PT Bouncer/Rebounder, at JohnLewis
This rebounder helps relieve stress, raise energy levels, improve your heart rate and lower your blood pressure. It has unique Swedish piano wire springs to retain its firm and stable bounce throughout years of use. Its easily stored as the 6 legs can be unscrewed in a couple of minutes. Includes a black bed and aquamarine cover. Weight 8.5kg. Partial self assembly required.

It comes with a copy of Rebounding for Health by Margaret Hawkins. This definitive rebounding book takes an in depth look at the health benefits associated with rebounding and offers valuable information on how to get the most out of your PT Bouncer.

Note: Children using this equipment should be supervised by an adult at all times.

Epson Stylus Photo Printer, C86, at John Lewis
The Epson Stylus C86 provides excellent print quality for home and small business printing. Epson DURABrite inks add a professional look to documents, graphics and photos. With a 6 in 1 USB card reader for fast data transfer. Easy to set up and use, the printer comes in a stylish silver design.