Summer is replaced by autumn officially on Sunday 30th October when the clocks go back by one hour.

Kids’ Rooms, the leading children’s online retailer, has introduced a brand new range of colourful, fun wall and alarm clocks to make those darker, colder mornings that little bit more cheerful.

The ever-tricky task of learning to tell the time is a continuing challenge for many children (and parents!).

However, the new collection of easy to read and colourful clocks from Kids’ Rooms facilitates effortless understanding, with its comprehensive range of children’s “easy-to-read” clocks:

• With clear, large numbers and eye-catching clock-face designs, children are encouraged to learn to tell the time with a clock they really enjoy watching.

• Additionally, every clock in the Kids’ Rooms collection has a silent tick mechanism, to ensure children sleep soundly all night and wake up feeling refreshed for the day ahead.

• Kids’ Rooms’ fantastic range of colourful clocks makes clock-watching fun - there’s a clock to suit every child’s taste and interest; from the super-sonic Rocket Clock and playful Jungle Fun Clock, to the delectable Fairycake Wall Clock, pretty Pink Pony Clock and classic favourite - the Flowers Wall Clock featured here.

• There is also has a beautiful range based on hand-painted designs; including vibrant and fun designs such as Noah’s Animals, Friendly Dinosaur, Pretty Butterflies and Duelling Pirates.

• The traditional retro-cool ringing of the Pink Ponies Alarm will put a smile on their faces and help begin the day happily!

To view the whole Kids Room’s fantastic range of colourful clocks, please visit the website.
Stockist Tel: (02380) 675941

The studio and workshop of British clock designer Charlie Turner, is located a few miles from the coast on the Cornish Moors.

Long-case or grandfather clocks usually conjure up images of large and impressive pieces of furniture made from dark woods, like those seen in many grand country houses or old school libraries.

However, Charlie Turner designer, sculpture, artist and horologist is breaking the mould when it comes to clock design. Each of his unique and eye-catching clocks is designed and made by hand in Cornwall.

His exciting new approach to furniture design has led to the launch of his own collection of contemporary grandfather clocks:

• Made from natural timbers and designed to reflect minimal and contemporary lifestyles, his designs are thoroughly modern.

• Although Charlie’s sculptural clocks appear simplistic in style, the quality of the technology incorporated within the designs is every bit as intricate and precise as classic timepieces.

• Featured here is the Helix Contemporary Clock - this ultra modern design is his latest creation. Priced at: £4550.00.

Charlie Turner explains “I get inspiration from all around me, the sea, the coast, the Cornish landscape. I am always on the lookout for materials, colours and shapes that would never be associated with clocks, from the rocks, driftwood and the amazing range of colours in the sea”.

The process of creating a new contemporary clock design is a long and meticulous process and Charlie has spent several years perfecting his collection prior to its launch.

This month Charlie Turner will be presenting his collection of contemporary clocks with the launch of his own brand ‘Charlie Turner Designs’.

A new website showcasing the 2011 Collection of Charlie Turner Designs will be launched soon.

Tel: (01208) 75696

The Amplicom TCL 200 is, at 90 decibels, one of the loudest production alarm clocks on the planet. The ultimate alarm clock for heavy sleepers, is also ideal for people with hearing impairments - flashing LED lights and a cordless vibrating pillow pad, ensure that anyone will wake up to the TCL 200.

Just how loud is 90dB? It’s as loud as a lorry. It’s the next best thing to having a Vuvuzela player on your bedside table.

And on top of the ear-splitting wake-up call, the Amplicom TCL 200 is packed with the latest technology, to help wake people who are deaf or hard of hearing; bright LED lights on the top flash when the alarm goes off and a cordless vibrating pad can be tucked under the user’s pillow to ensure there’s no chance of snoozing through the alarm.

All of the Amplicom TCL 200’s features are programmable:

• The dual alarms can be configured with a choice of melodies, and the sound, light and vibration can be turned on or off to suit the individual needs.

• Alarms can be set to go off daily, weekdays only or weekends only.

• You can even press the snooze button in the night to both see and hear what the time is.

• For the hard of hearing, the Amplicom TCL 200 acts as more than just an alarm clock. You can also hook it up to a telephone to amplify the ring sound. And its controls are very easy to use, with simple push buttons on the front and oversized knobs on the back. The dimmable display boasts large (3cm high) numbers too.

Easy to configure, incredibly loud and impossible to ignore, the Amplicom TCL 200 is the ultimate in wakey-wakey technology.

Now available from Boots Hearing Care website. Priced at £54.99.

Tel: (0845) 072 0870

ATG Media is a company with a long and proud record of anticipating the needs of the industry it serves. When it was launched in 1971, the Antiques Trade Gazette transformed the sector, bringing auctioneers and auction buyers together more efficiently than ever before.

Here are seven reasons to visit the Selling Antiques website as presented by ATG Media:

• 1. Sellingantiques.co.uk is the UK’s largest antiques website which gives you a huge variety of options to choose from.

• 2. You can enter your price range so that you’ll only see antiques on budget - all other antiques are hidden from view.

• 3. Each antique is assigned to one of 350 categories (yes, by a human being), which makes the website neat, tidy and well organised into relevant sections.

• 4. You contact the antique dealer directly by telephone or email to ask questions and make the purchase.

• 5. A keyword search tool that actually works!

• 6. All antiques for sale are presented with large clear photos alongside the buying price, so you can see exactly what you’re buying clearly and simply.

• 7. Rather than searching through 100’s of dealers websites, the UK’s antiques dealers upload their stock to this one central website, which saves you hours or trawling time!

ATG Media offers a wide range of services to the auction community, from the highly respected Antiques Trade Gazette newspaper, to a wide range of online services, including world-leading online bidding platforms at the-saleroom.com and i-bidder.com.

Visit the UK’s largest antiques website to view the choice antiques on offer.

This collection of wall and free-standing clocks, combines attractive and contemporary design to fit neatly into any home interior.

Made of natural material, the Cool Clocks signature modern design consists of a neat wooden block with an adjustable LED digital display shining through.

This subtle and discreet arrangement is available in a number of different styles, wood types and shapes, including square and triangular blocks.

Featured here is The Light Wood LED Speaker Alarm Clock:

• Authentic light oak veneer – no PVC stickers here – as classic craftsmanship meets high-tech, with the time displayed in a bright orange LED.

• Duel full-range speakers offer an alarm you’ll never sleep through, with a snooze ‘hit me again’ option.

• Choose ‘snooze’ often enough and the 100 years calendar could come in handy. Perfect from bedside to fireside. Priced at £70.00.

The range also includes Retro-Chic flip Clocks, taking the styling from the more industrial routes:

• Distressed Table Flip Clock ‘hands free’ is the name of the game:

• The time flips to the accuracy of 1 second a day.

• Battery powered (included) and in an elegant, ‘this goes with everything’, matt black case with distressed features; it’s what the smart set is buying. Priced at £70.

Some clocks within the range can be connected to an MP3 player, so that users can wake up to their favourite tunes.

These clocks make the idea gift for the style conscious, and look great anywhere in the home. Prices start at only £45.

To view the full novel Cool Clocks range, please visit the website.

Tel: (01932) 500 090

The Talking Clock has arrived!  The clock, which speaks the time, is now launched in the UK by Seiko Clocks.
 
The distinctive pyramid design looks futuristic and would be an ideal gift for people who love gadgets.  At the same time, the talking clock is perfect for assisting the visually impaired:

• The clock speaks the time and date on an hourly basis and when the top of the pyramid is depressed, it allows the time to be checked on demand. 
• Users can also set the auto-speaking function, so that the time is spoken every 15 minutes. 
• The volume control allows for personal comfort levels to be set as required.
• In addition to the standard beep alarm, when the alarm sounds the clock will also speak the time.  The alarm has an auto-stop function as well as a snooze button for those who want that extra bit longer in bed!
• A digital time and date display is located on the base for those who prefer its looks to its voice.

 The Talking Clock from Seiko Clocks is available from leading independent jewellers across the country.

Model reference: QHL054S. Priced from £40.

For further information about the talking clock visit the Seiko website.

Tel:  (01628) 770988 for stockist information.
 

Tick, tock, tick, tock; it gets a bit repetitive after a a while. Hold up - it’s not all ‘tick, tock’ with the Birdsong Clock!

If you’re a nature lover who believes that variety is the spice of life, then you’ll love the Singing Birdsong Clock from The Present Finder.

This novel clock is the perfect present for a bird watcher, nature enthusiast or simply anyone with a spot to spare on their country kitchen wall.

For children it would make a great introduction into the natural world.

Adults need never lose track of time, as each hour is announced with the bird song of twelve British birds, a different bird every hour.

Featuring the Tawny Owl, Chaffinch, Cuckoo, Great Tit, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Song Thrush, Barn Owl, Wren, Blackbird, Blue Tit, Nightingale and Robin; light sleepers needn’t worry however, this is a smart clock and during the hours of darkness a light sensor stops the birds singing.

Whether it is barn owl o’clock or 10 minutes past the nightingale, this clock is a unique gift for young and old alike.

Singing Birdsong Clock comes in a matt green frame and is 20cm (8”) in diameter. Takes 3 AA batteries. Priced at £24.95.

The Present Finder is a family firm started in 2000, from a shop in Sherborne, Dorset.

They stock over 1,700 unusual and upmarket gifts for occasions, people, personalised gifts, wacky presents and brilliant gadgets.

The owners take great pride in the quality of the products they sell and their customer service.

To view the huge selection and find that special gift, visit The Present Finder website.

Tel: (0844) 557 0280

Why not freshen up your home and give it a fresh ‘face’ for Spring?

There’s no better time to find yourself a new clock than Sunday 28th March, when the clocks go forward an hour. Don’t forget!

Whether you prefer traditional mantle clocks, or modern funky wall clocks, there’s sure to be a ‘face’ that stands out from the crowd for you!

For example;

The charming Portmerion Garden Wall Clock – bottom right in our picture. £23.75.

Lavender & Sage’s Veyret & Fils wall Clock. £119.50. Top left.

The John Lewis Time Zone Clock. £45.

Occa Home’s stylish ‘Cucu’ Clock. £280.

The John Lewis contemporary Karlsson Spider wall Clock. £35.

The choice is yours…….

Visit the company websites for more inspiration.

 http://www.johnlewis.com/

http://www.portmeirion.co.uk/

Seiko will launch a new collection of clocks in the run up to Christmas that adds a bit of entertainment to timekeeping.

The new Caprice collection features both wall and mantel clocks, which come to life with LED light performances, capturing the viewer with a display of red, purple and green lights:

• It’s not possible to predict when the performances will occur and what they will look like – they are completely random, the duration of the light shows varies every time, adding to the intrigue.

• The white and black materials have been chosen to best compliment the glowing LED lights and each clock provides a perfect focal point for any room.

The Caprice collection is further enhanced with a collection of mantel clocks, which feature a traditional Japanese leaf pattern on the clock face:

• Skilfully crafted, the pattern is double layered and as time passes, the top layer rotates with the hands. The result is a kaleidoscope effect, which is both beautiful and enchanting to the eye.

• The clock face features striking hour and minute hands, in either a vibrant blue or green depending on whether you choose the case with brown burled effect or brown ebony pattern.

Featured here is the Qxv002b Mantel Clock With Changing Leaf Pattern:

• Traditional Japanese leaf pattern in centre of clock changes every two hours.

• Quiet sweep second hand.

• Dark brown wooden case with ebony pattern veneer.

• Measures 20.8 x 20.8 x 7.9cm.

Both clocks will prove a welcome addition to any mantel and they are a piece of craftsmanship not to be missed.

The recommended retail price for the wall clock is £150 and £225 for the mantel clock.

For further information visit the Seiko website.

Tel: (01628) 770988 for UK stockists.

Autumn, the season of mists, mellow fruitfulness, darkening evenings, chilly nights and clock changes.

This year don’t just change the time on the clock, change the whole clock with one of meandmycar’s great range of clocks for car lovers.

Choose from a range of 6 wall clocks, all based on classic car speedos and framed under glass:

There is the Smiths Classic in our picture, or choose from MG, Austin Bugatti and Austin Healey plus many more. Includes a German quartz movement - requires an AAA battery. Size 10cm x 10cm.
Ideal for the home office or garage. Priced at £25.

New for this month is the Rev Desk Clock, crafted from polished aluminium, with more than a hint of polished exhaust pipe within its design and with a clock face inspired by a classic Jaguar rev counter; it even has a separate second hand, to let the seconds tick mesmerisingly by. Would make a great Christmas gift. Priced at £30.

Meandmycar is the car gift specialist, offering gifts and accessories for every occasion, for those who are passionate about motoring and classic design.

Started by Fiona Elliott, who has been known to hill climb and navigate in classic rallies; the Oxfordshire based team set itself the goal, of creating a range of motoring related products with a difference.

Visit the meandmycar website to see the range.