Monster Munch

Do you have a problem finding that gift for a little (or big) monster? Fear and tremble not, for help is at hand. Head on over to Hoxton Street Monster Supplies, the purveyor of fine comestibles for the ogre under your bridge.

You may suspect that all this is all the work of some dastardly monster PR push trying to put forward the acceptable face of monsters, ghouls and terrors whilst covering up a hidden, nefarious agenda. And you would be right! This is all a front, a cover up, to the Ministry of Stories, a "creative writing and mentoring centre for young people in east London. We use storytelling to inspire young people aged 8-18, in the belief that writing unleashes their imaginations and builds confidence, self-respect and communication" Founded by Nick Hornby, among others, all the services are provided by volunteers.

Have a poke around their sites (as long as you have the Monster pop up setting disabled on your browser, you should be safe, but I'm not guaranteeing anything) and be prepared to have your cold monster heart warmed to the cockles.

(Those on Twitter may enjoy following @MonsterSupplies)