AS CHRISTMAS approaches we wanted to know what the public’s favourite choices were for their dinner this year.

1. The Farm Shop A well-known business nestled in the heart of Baycliffe, ‘The Farm Shop Baycliffe’ is one to try out for your Christmas dinner this year. Our Reader’s Choice nomination came from Philip Mason who said: “I got my turkey from there last year and it was one of the best I can remember. I recommend it this year.” 2. Cartmel Valley Game If you are looking for a business that provides multiple choices look no further than the Cartmel Valley Game. Our Reader’s Choice nomination came from Chris Carter who said: “The pheasants those guys sell where fantastic. I’m going to try and mix it up a bit for our Christmas this year and get one.” 3. Higginsons Butchers For high quality meats and an excellent Christmas dinner, try the Higginsons Butchers. Our Reader’s Choice nomination came from Samantha O’Neil who said: “Never had a Christmas dinner better than theirs.” 4. Heritage Meats, Yew Tree Farm With multiple options and deals this year, Coniston’s Yew Tree Farm is one to consider for Christmas dinner this year. Online reviewer Sam Costello said: “I’ve always been really impressed with them and that’s where I’ll be getting my dinner from this year. It’s my first time trying it but they do some great dishes. Give it a go I say.” Online reviewer Nathan Spector said: “I’m really looking forward to their Bronze Turkeys this year. They look incredible and I can’t wait for us to get round the table to tuck in.” 5. The Honeypot Ambleside’s popular high quality business offers a wide range of produce including meats, drinks and deserts which will give your Christmas dinner some variety. Online reviewer Jon McDonald said: “I’ve been buying off them for a while and their meats are incredible. If anyone else is thinking about it I say give this lot a call for your dinner this year.” 6. Cartmel Village Shop Our Reader’s Choice nomination came from Jason Miller said: “I bought some of their toffees as our desert for din dins last year and I’ll definitely be doing it again this year. Give them a try.” 7. Williams, Barrow Online reviewer Melissa Flannigan said: “I get my Christmas turkey from them every year. Never disappointed.” 8. Morrisons, Barrow Online reviewer Susan Calvert said: “Excellent always good to go there. Looking forward to the turkey this year.” 9. Iceland Foods Online reviewer Bill Lightfood said: “Usually go to Sainsbury's for Christmas dinner but got one from them last year and it fantastic."