As usual, it’s suddenly rushed upon us that it’s Father’s Day and if like us you’re on the lookout for some gift inspiration, here are a few that we’ve loved including suggestions from readers on Facebook.
Amazon Kindle for the bookworm, gadget loving dad. £111 wireless, £152 for 3G and wireless. Storing up to 3500 books, crisp screen and a charge that can last up to a couple of months (if you’re not crunching the wifi), it can also be read in the dark on a disrupted nights sleep.
Thanks to BG reader Helen for the suggestion of Royal Horticultural Society membership which includes their monthly mag, all year access to their gardens with a guest as well as over 140 recommended gardens, plus seeds, and vouchers amongst the green fingered loot. £48.
For some gifts with a humorous touch especially for dads from up t’north, hotfoot it to Hunkydory Home where there’s mugs, doorstops, very manly oven gloves, scratch maps and all sorts.
Perfect for the playful, creative dad, we seriously love the Playshapes and blocks by Brighton design duo Miller Goodman. Not just for kids, peeps young and old love these. £29.95-£74.95 Sisters Guild
George Bernard Shaw Man and Superman Mug £9.25 and other bookworm inspired gifts at The Literary Gift Company Thanks to Joanne at Cecily Plum for the suggestion.
This custom dyed, 100% cotton olive gauze cool wrap is a great gift for a first Father’s Day gift for some up close and out and about time. £39 Calin Bleu
For a stylish dad that does a spot of travelling or toting gadgets and work bits, TK Maxx is full of discounted man bags including this brown leather tote by Billy Bag reduced to £79.99 from £220!
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