The jolly fat man in his red suit. Indigestion. That tune by Slade. Heston Bloomingthingy plugging his scientific mince pies… As another year disappears in our rear view mirror, quicker than a pensioner dragging a caravan, it’s time to look forward to the shiny new year.

Or as that loud shouty voice-over bloke from the ‘X Factor’ would undoubtedly put it: ‘Yeees, you may not be able to buy time, but with this superb retro calendar, at least you can keep a track of iiiiiii-t…’

Photographed by Dep-O’s very own Gerard Hughes (on day release) and featuring all manner of old skool loveliness, this is a great opportunity for sorting out a Christmas pressie without venturing near the third circle of hell – aka an out-of-town shopping centre. No long queues. No screaming brats. No idiots barging into you. No being pressed into acting as a blue-fingered shopping bag lugger.

The limited edition Classic Adventure calendar costs just £9.99 plus p&p, so whip out your plastic and visit www.classic-adventure.com/purchase.html

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