A very special Christmas present...

Dangem Banjos, who have the largest stock of banjos on this island, send a reminder of Tuesday's news: tomorrow (Sat. 19th, 10.00 to noon) is the last Dangem Bluegrass Get-Together of 2015 at Lisburn, and Howard Walker will be on hand to give banjo lessons! Santa hats, festive sweaters, and other proofs of Christmas spirit will all be welcome.

Dangem also announce a very special item that's available to mark the season: a Deering banjo stool (above right) standing two feet tall on chrome-plated legs, with easy-to-clean green vinyl swivel top, thickly padded for comfort and bearing the Deering name. A welcome addition to any décor, and a must-have for any Deering fan!

Assembly is required, but tools are included. The cost is £99.95 + £15.00 P&P. The stools have just arrived in stock but are not on the Dangem website yet, and only three are left. If you would like one, send an e-mail to Derek Lockhart at Dangem, or text him at 07521464125.