How would you like the chance to send a parcel with DHL Service Point for FREE? Well, here it is!

We’re giving you the opportunity to win one FREE parcel shipment from the UK to any part of the world*, which you can send from any one of our many DHL Service Points available nationwide at select Ryman, Staples, WHSmith, Safestore and Homebase stores.

Fill in your details here to enter. It’s that simple.

Hurry, the competition ends on 31^st August 2013.

*Subject to Terms and Conditions upon entry. The shipment must be pre-arranged with DHL prior to sending

Father’s Day is widely celebrated on the third Sunday of June every year by many different countries. Check out our top 5 alternative Father’s Day gifts to show your dad how special he truly is…

Choosing the perfect gift for Father’s Day can leave even the most skilled shopper in a trickier than anticipated situation. It can be a dreary thought when those ‘days-of-the-week socks’ or ‘novelty ties’ seem like a good idea. The question is what do you buy the dad who really does have everything?

Gift shopping is not an easy task but these top 5 alternative Father’s Day gift ideas may spark your imagination.

The Chef Dad – The Obsessive Chef is the perfect gift for those dads who like everything to be ‘just so’. This 9 x 12 inch cutting board made from super-durable, sustainable Bamboo is the perfect gift to aid your dad with the skill of precision vegetable chopping.

http://www.fredandfriends.com/products/view/obsessive-chef-cutting-board

The DIY Dad - This classy tool set is the impeccable design of Jonas Damon. The sleek Beechwood tool set includes: flashlight, screwdriver, spirit level and collapsible yardstick. Let your dad work away in vintage style this summer.

http://www.jonasdamon.blogspot.co.uk

The Traveller Dad - This unusual map is the perfect way for your dad to show off where in the world he has travelled. The Scratch Map features a gold foil top layer that can be scratched off to reveal a colourful, unique record of travel and is ideal for the dad who likes to remember all of his great adventures.

http://www.theletteroom.com/the-little-boys-room/large-scratch-map

The Gardener Dad - This indoor windowsill allotment should really hit the spot with any budding gardener. Perfect for the dad who hasn’t enough time to be outdoors, or even for the dad who just can’t get enough of gardening. Add a new dimension to your dad’s kitchen and help him get his herbs growing!

http://www.prezzybox.com/indoor-allotment.aspx

The Wildlife Dad - This innovative window bird feeder is perfect for the dad who loves watching wildlife. Made from recyclable and highly durable plastic, the feeder is environmentally friendly and is an idyllic environment for small birds. Let your dad admire all things wildlife from the comfort of his own home.

http://www.presentsformen.co.uk/window-bird-feeder-prod8526/

DHL Service Point makes it easy to send gifts to your dad this Father’s Day. With over 1,300 Service Points nationwide, we’re sure to be on a high street near you. So, once you’ve found the perfect present, just take it to your local Service Point and we’ll send it on its way!

Will you be apart from your mum this Mother’s Day? Whether she’s in London or Lagos, Kent or Kano, DHL Service Point will help you make her day.

Forget the flowers and chocolates, she deserves something special! For your chance to win a Pamper Hamper packed full of indulgent goodies for your mum to relax with, just follow us on Twitter @dhlservicepoint, find our special Mother’s Day message and retweet it – it’s that simple!

Good luck!

Terms & conditions

1. The draw is open to all @dhlservicepoint Twitter followers that retweet our Mother’s Day message.
2. The prize is a pamper hamper. This is non transferrable and cannot be exchanged for cash or any other prize of equivalent value.
3. The closing date for all entries is 23.59 on Sunday 10th March 2013
4. The winner will be drawn at random from all eligible entries received.
5. The winner will be notified by 12th March 2013 by Twitter. Failure to respond within seven days of notification will result in the prize being withdrawn and a replacement winner drawn.
6. The Draw is open to UK residents aged 18 and over only. Entry is free and no purchase is necessary.
7. The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
8. DHL employees and agencies working on behalf of DHL and their immediate families are not eligible to enter the Draw.
9. The winner agrees that DHL International (UK) Ltd their subsidiaries, affiliates, related companies and employees, and any other sponsors and Prize providers shall have no liability in connection with acceptance or use of any of the Prizes awarded in the Draw. We reserve the right to disqualify any entrant and/or winner at our absolute discretion.
10. Winners may be required to participate in publicity.
11. The details of the winner can be requested by writing enclosing a stamped addressed envelope to the promoter at: Marketing Department, DHL International (UK) Limited, 178-188 Great South West Road, Hounslow, Middlesex, TW4 6JS.
12. English law applies and the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts shall prevail.

The Promoter:

DHL International (UK) Ltd, 178-188 Great South West Road, Hounslow, Middlesex TW4 6JS.

Are you ready to deck the halls and hang the baubles? As the annual festivities edge ever closer, it’s time to get prepared for Christmas…

The evenings are drawing in, the shops are staying open later and that advert has hit our television screens. It can only be time for one thing: Christmas!

Yes, it’s November. But with less than 27 shopping days until the big day, it is time to get ready.

Not convinced? We’ve outlined five reasons why you should prepare early:

1. Budget

As un-festive as it sounds, budgeting is the key to a happy Christmas – there’s nothing worse than stressing about the cost of the celebrations, so spread the cost and start shopping now!

2. Offers

Take advantage of the discounts. Many retailers have pre-Christmas sales so get in there early and bag a bargain!

3. Beat the crowds

No one wants to get involved in a scramble for the last game of Scrabble on the shelf.

4. Find the perfect gift

By starting early, you’ll get people presents that they actually want.

5. Relax!

As it gets colder, darker and wetter, the last thing you want to do is rush around the high street in mid December. Stay inside, light a fire and put your feet up in front of the box. It’s a pretty good feeling when, in December, all you have to worry about is who ate the last mince pie!

Plus, with many families spread across all four corners of the globe, the earlier you start your Christmas shopping, the more likely your presents will be delivered on time.

The good news is, we’re making it even easier to send your gifts this Christmas. With over 1,300 Service Points nationwide, we’re sure to be on a high street near you. So, once you’ve found the perfect present, just take it to your local Service Point and we’ll send it on its way!

Being prepared not your strong point? No problem! Our later posting dates guarantee your gifts will be there in time to be placed under the Christmas tree.

Have you got your dad a Father’s Day present yet? (It’s this Sunday by the way!) And no, novelty socks or golf balls don’t count – we mean a proper present!

This year, let him choose something he really wants, with £100 in High Street vouchers courtesy of DHL Service Point.

And just because we’re feeling extra generous, we’re also giving away £20 in cinema vouchers to our second-favourite entry.

To be in with a chance of winning, tweet us at @dhlservicepoint telling us why your dad’s the best. Remember to include the hashtag #dhldads so we can track your entries.

Go on, treat your dad to something special this Father’s Day.

Terms and conditions

1. The Prize: £100 in High Street vouchers for the winner and £20 in cinema vouchers for the runner-up
2. The draw is open to all @dhlservicepoint Twitter followers and DHL Service Point blog users
3. You must use the hashtag #dhldads in your tweet
4. All entrants must be over 16 years of age
5. Only one entry per person is allowed
6. Only one winner will be picked for each prize
7. The competition is open to UK residents only
8. No purchase necessary
9. The competition will close at noon on Friday 15^th June
10. Prizes are non-transferable and no cash alternative will be given
11. Rude or offensive entries will not be accepted
12. The judges’ decision is final
13. DHL employees are not eligible to enter the competition
14. Prizes will be dispatched by the 10^th working day of the date of the draw. Details of the winner can be requested by writing to the promoter at: Marketing Department, DHL International (UK) Limited, 178-188 Great South-West Road, Hounslow, Middlesex, TW4 6JS

So the shops are awash with heart shaped chocolates, cuddly teddy bears and bouquets of fresh red roses. It can mean only one thing: Valentine’s Day is fast approaching.

Whether that makes your heart swoon in anticipation or groan with despair at the commercialization of romantic love (spoilsport!), we want to mark the occasion by showing our Twitter followers and blog readers a little bit of love.

That’s why we’ve got our hands on £150 of high street vouchers to give away in our second annual Valentine’s Day competition.

So here’s the task:

We want you to tweet us to @DHLServicepoint, or post a comment here, telling us about the best present you’ve ever received from a loved one.

It can be anything – chocolates, flowers or a pair of novelty socks – but the more interesting you make it, the more chance you have of winning.

The response judged to be the most interesting, original, or laugh-out-loud hilarious, will win £150 of high street vouchers.

We’ll post our favourite comments along with the winner in another post on Valentine’s Day.

Remember: keep your entries clean. Anything unpublishable will automatically be disqualified.

Terms and conditions

1. The prize consists of one set of £150 high street vouchers.
2. The draw is open to all @DHLServicepoint Twitter followers and DHL Servicepoint Blog users.
3. All entrants must be over 16 years of age.
4. Only one entry per person is allowed.
5. One winner will be picked.
6. The competition is open to UK residents only.
7. No cash or other alternative is available.
8. No purchase necessary.
9. The competition will close at noon on February 14th. The winner will be notified by email or by Twitter on February 14th, 2012.
10. Prizes are non-transferable and no cash alternative will be given.
11. Rude or offensive entries will not be accepted.
12. The judges’ decision is final.
13. DHL employees are not eligible to enter the competition.
14. Vouchers will be despatched by the 10th working day of the date of the draw.
15. Details of the winner can be requested by writing to the promoter at:

Marketing Department, DHL International (UK) Limited, 178-188 Great South-West Road, Hounslow, Middlesex, TW4 6JS

Snow is on the way, the turkey is on order and shops are bedecked with red and white. It can mean only one thing: Xmas is coming!

We know it’s November, but it’s never too early to start getting into the seasonal spirit. Don’t worry if you haven’t had chance to stock up on the mince pies and mistletoe: at DHL Servicepoint we’re going Christmas crazy! We’ve got lots of yuletide treats on the way to help you kick back, get in the mood, and enjoy a fun festive period.

Starting today, we’ll reveal a new Xmas treat every week: a bit like your very own DHL Servicepoint advent calendar. But a blog, not a calendar. And, erm, once a week rather than every day. And without those sickly chocolates you normally get. Look, you can’t have everything, alright? Just be grateful. When we were kids it used to be an apple and an orange wrapped up in a sock…

First up, we have elves. But not just any elves – these are our very own DH-elves (geddit? No? Oh come on! Really? DH-ELVES – like DHL? Oh, forget it…).

Can you help the elves make sure their parcels get delivered on time? Watch out for those snowballs!

It’s easy to see why your dad sometimes feels a bit left out. Sandwiched between Mother’s Day and your annual summer holiday splash out, he’s lucky if you remember Father’s Day at all – let alone stretch your imagination and wallet beyond another pair of novelty socks and a secondhand book on fly-fishing.

But doesn’t he deserve better? After all those years of raising you, caring for you, and missing out on important football matches for you, hasn’t your poor old man at least earned a slightly grander gesture of your appreciation?

Don’t get us wrong – it’s not about going out and blowing all your savings on a luxury 5-day scotch tasting session in a remote Scottish mansion. In fact, you can make your dad’s day with just a little bit of creativity, planning and love.

Tipjunkie has some great ideas for DIY Father’s Day gifts – from handmade tie albums to pop-up beach chairs. Or, if you’re worried about the quality of your craft skills, why not check out this handy top ten of Father’s Day gifts?

And remember: if you have something to send, DHL Servicepoint is conveniently located on a high street near you – so you can send your dad lovely gifts and, whatever their shape and size, know they’ll get there with time to spare. Plus, packaging is ABSOLUTELY FREE and you can track your parcels online!

In fact, why not have a look around the rest of our website? You can search for your nearest Servicepoint, check out our simple and straightforward price guide, track your parcel, or read a host of helpful blog articles. Everything you need to make sure your dad gets his pressie on time and in pristine condition.

For more information on DHL Servicepoint: www.dhlservicepoint.co.uk

The sky is blue, the flowers are in full bloom and the days are getting longer. It’s a time of year that makes your heart sing. O thou with dewy locks – O Spring!

And with spring comes the traditional spring clean. Or at least it used to. Nowadays, fewer people seem to do a ‘spring clean’ in spring. The term’s now synonymous with pretty much any kind of tidying or cleaning done anywhere and at any time of the year.

But where does the term come from and why was spring considered the ideal time to clean in the first place?

One theory traces it back to the ancient Jewish tradition of cleansing the home in preparation for Passover. It’s a tradition that seems to have taken on even wider practical significance in the UK and the USA, where wet and cold winters are the norm. Winter meant long periods with the house shut tight, heated by oil, coal or wood – making for a dusty dingy feel by the time late March rolled around. Before the advent of the modern vacuum, spring marked the earliest time windows and doors could be opened up for long enough periods to give places a proper dusting.

With modern central heated homes making cleaning easy at any time of the year, you might think the days of the traditional ‘spring clean’ are well and truly over. But they shouldn’t be. Modern double-glazed houses are effectively air tight containers, trapping in the stale chemical odour of the myriad cleaning products we rely on all year long. What’s more, with double-glazing comes the threat of damp – by spring time, homes are crying out for a bit of fresh air!

In many ways we need the tradition of the spring clean now more than ever. We consume more, own more stuff, which falls out of fashion more quickly, and consequently we have more clutter.

So with spring here, it’s time for a bit of a blitz – time to get rid of everything from old books you’ll never read again to furniture you can no longer stand the sight of.

But rather than throwing things away, why not turn spring cleaning into spring savings? Sell some of that old stuff on ebay and get a great deal on postage with DHL Servicepoint. Put some of those old unwatched DVDs up on Amazon Marketplace, or let someone get some use out of that old sofa by putting it up on Freecycle? You can even pop into your local Safestore and put valuable items in storage while you have a big clear out. While you’re there, kill two birds with one stone – there’s a DHL Servicepoint in every Safestore, giving you the perfect opportunity to securely ship the stuff you’ve sold online!

With DHL Servicepoint spring is the time to make your house blossom!

For more information on DHL Servicepoint www.dhlservicepoint.co.uk

It won’t be long before Mother’s Day rears its beaming maternal face once again.  Just under two weeks – it’s on Sunday April 3^rd. But being the loving son or daughter you no doubt are, you already knew that right?

Which means you’ve probably got a card and present sorted already. I mean, this is your mother we’re talking about. Probably the most important person in your life. The person who looked after you, raised you, cared for you, nurtured you and helped you become the person you are today.

Aside from plans for a posh slap-up meal, party, flowers, cards and chocolates you’ve probably got your mum a really great present already. Something you’ve put lots of thought and effort into – something she’s always wanted. Something that isn’t an armadillo handbag.

You’ve probably got it all under control. Which means you didn’t need this reminder. And you don’t need telling about your local DHL Servicepoint because you’ll have done your homework. You don’t need reminding that we’re always here, conveniently located on a high street near you – so you can send your mum lovely gifts of all shapes and sizes knowing they’ll get there with time to spare. So it’s probably not worth mentioning that all your packaging is ABSOLUTELY FREE. Or that we’re open on Saturdays and Sundays, with free parking in most towns and cities. Or that you can track your parcels online so you know they’ll get there in time.

But in case you’re not some kind of hyper-organised super-progeny, maybe it wouldn’t hurt to have a look around the rest of our website. You can search for your nearest Servicepoint, check out our simple and straightforward price guide, track your parcel, or even enter the monthly Servicepoint draw to win £250. Everything you need to make sure your mum gets her pressie on time and in pristine condition. Meaning there’ll be no need to resort to that last minute armadillo handbag!