Co-op to the rescue for those who've left it too late

GO on, admit it. You’ve left the Christmas shopping too late again.

But don’t worry, here’s some last minute present ideas from the Co-op and you’ve still got just enough time to grab some.

The Co-operative Christmas DIY Gingerbread Trees - lots of fun!

At just £1.89, these decorate-it-yourself gingerbread trees are just perfect for children with a creative streak! Each pack comes with five gingerbread trees, two tubes of coloured icing and a sachet of red, green and white nibs. Hang them on the Christmas tree or eat them as a festive treat.

Half-price Champagne!

For the perfect party fizz, or the ideal pressie for that special someone, look no further than the lush, apple-and-pear-flavoured Madame de Maintenon Champagne 75cl, which can be picked up for just £14.99 in a stunning half-price offer from now until 3 January 2012 inclusive  (reduced from £29.99) .

Save £5.00 on iTunes Gift Cards

From 30 November to 13 December 2011 inclusive, Co-operative customers can save £5.00 on the purchase of £25 iTunes gift cards, which are available in selected Co-operative food stores nationwide.  iTunes gift cards aren't just limited to music - techie teenagers or movie-loving mums can download £25 worth of TV, films or applications onto their iPod Touch, iPhone or iPad, making this a great gift for just about anyone.

The Co-operative Truly Irresistible Fairtrade Belgian Marc de Champagne Truffles 115g   

These delectable and delicious Fairtrade Marc de Champagne Truffles are made with smooth and rich Belgian milk chocolate finished with a dusting of icing sugar. And with 65% Fairtrade ingredients these terrific-tasting truffles will help to spread a bit of seasonal goodwill to the cocoa growers behind them. They are an ideal stocking filler for the chocolate connoisseur and come in beautifully-designed packaging. Priced at only £3.20 from now until next spring time a saving of 25% (down from £4.29).

Award-winning Champers for that special someone...

For brand-beating bubbly at a great price, The Co-operative's Les Pionniers Non-Vintage Champagne, £17.99, was recently named as a Best Buy in consumer magazine Which?   The Champagne, which is named after The Co-operative's founders, the Rochdale Pioneers, was described as "Crisp and refreshing with a flavour that lingers. Well-suited to drinks parties."

Taste the exotic ... Fairtrade chocolate bars from Peru

The Co-operative has expanded its Truly Irresistible Fairtrade chocolate bar range with a new selection of products made with Peruvian cocoa.  Growers in Peru have provided cocoa for three new block bars of the premium own-brand Fairtrade chocolate - Creamy Milk, Dark Chocolate Hazelnut and Dark Chocolate and Cranberry. Peruvian cocoa beans have a characteristically powerful berry fruit flavour with a strong kick and a slightly bitter finish. The 100g bars make the perfect addtion to the Christmas stocking or for a delicious gift at pocket-money prices.

The Co-operative Truly Irresistible Fairtrade Peruvian Extra Creamy Milk Chocolate 100g £1.65

The Co-operative Truly Irresistible Fairtrade Peruvian 52% Dark Chocolate with Cranberries 100g £1.65

The Co-operative Truly Irresistible Fairtrade Peruvian 52% Dark Chocolate with Roasted Hazelnuts 100g £1.65