The first Forty20 of 2025 is on its way... in shops Friday or hit the link for a 3, 6 or 12 month subscription. scratchingshedpublishing.com/magazine/ Packed with great columnists and insightful features by those in the know, to learn what's really going on you shouldn't be without it #Forty20

Happy #caturday love the bosses

Busiest few days for retail leading up to the festive break, and for many it will determine their year. If you can, please support local independents, an integral part of the community who offer specialised knowledge, personal service and the warmest of welcomes xx

Stuck for last minute inspiration for the discerning bibliophile in your life? Want to give a loved one the present of northern culture? Or how about a gift for someone who you think has everything? Try Scratching Shed Publishing - www.scratchingshedpublishing.com/products-page/

This holiday season, take a moment to visit your local bookstore. It’s about more than finding a great book—it’s about supporting the small businesses that keep our communities thriving.

At Scratching Shed Publishing we like to think we've got the festive season covered with gifts for all. Available via bookshops or contact us directly and we'll ship out, post free in the UK. Full list of titles & genres here, championing the north - www.scratchingshedpublishing.com/products-page/

The gift of optimism, singular talent, butterfly effect, Owen's odyssey, Louie going to the dogs, Yule win again, Faye accompli, culture clash, Blackpool rock, absent friends, university update, global priority, winter's tale & much more #rugbyleague goodness in the new @Forty20magazine - out today

Hark! Is that the sound of sleigh bells? No, it's the printers working overtime to bring you December's Forty20 – in shops Friday or subscribe here to have it pop down your chimney* scratchingshedpublishing.com/magazine/ Full of great reading and insight into season 2025 *through the letterbox