Owned and made locally.
Printed, posted and picked up — Handy Magazine delivers trusted, long-lasting, great-value advertising that puts your business where it matters.
Get your business into the hands of local people. Handy Magazine reaches real homes, not screens – making it ideal for small businesses looking for long-term recognition.
Repeat advertising works, and the stats prove it. In 2023, 95% of advertisers booked two or more issues. Of those advertising in four issues, 100% returned for more.
Handy Magazine is part of the community. We’re locally made and owned, which offers a layer of credibility and authenticity – by advertising with us, you become a part of our community.
Each issue features local news from Costessey, Hellesdon and beyond – keeping our readers connected with their community. Have a news story to share?
We bring you home and lifestyle articles in every issue, covering interiors, gardening, health, finance, and more – offering inspiration for everyday living.
Find out what’s happening locally with our What’s On section, or stay in and enjoy tasty, easy-to-follow recipes from celebrities or a local foodie.
Have fun with our competitions and puzzles – from brain-teasers to prize draws, there’s always something to challenge and entertain in each issue.
Handy Magazine has two editions: Costessey and Hellesdon. Both are delivered free with the post, reaching a combined total of 15,000 homes and businesses.
Our high-visibility pages are perfect for attracting attention; the inside cover, back cover, centre pages and first few pages attract the highest attention, so could be the perfect place for your business. Contact us for rates and availability.
Providing an advertorial is a great way to provide value to Handy Magazine readers while promoting your business at the same time. Please get in touch for more info and availability.
Take advantage of our FREE advert design service. It’s backed by over 20 years graphic design experience, ensuring complete satisfaction with readability, quality and effectiveness. Additionally, you’re free to use the advert in any other publication.
| RATES PER EDITION | |
| EIGHTH PAGE 63mm(w) x 61mm(h) | £29 per issue |
| SIXTH PAGE 63mm(w) x 92mm(h) | £36 per issue |
| QUARTER PAGE 63mm(w) x 92mm(h) | £49 per issue |
| HALF PAGE 128mm(w) x 92mm(h) | £91 per issue |
| FULL PAGE 148mm(w) x 210mm(h) (Please add 3mm bleed) | £161 per issue |
We know running a small business is tough, that’s why we offer discounts for block bookings and flexible payment options. Can’t pay block bookings up front? Just ask us for other options.
| ISSUE | DEADLINE |
| Feb/Mar | JAN 9th 2026 Delivers early Feb |
| Apr/May | MAR 6th 2026 Delivers early Apr |
| Jun/Jul | MAY 8th 2026 Delivers early Jun |
| Aug/Sep | JUL 4th 2025 Delivers early Aug |
| Oct/Nov | SEP 5th 2025 Delivers early Oct |
| Dec/Jan | OCT 31st 2025 Delivers early Dec |
“The quality of the magazine is extremely impressive.”
“Brilliant local magazine, the perfect way of advertising my own small business!!”
“It’s brought so much more work in from that side of the city.”
“Handy is fast becoming my best performing magazine this year!”
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