Father's Day gift ideas (and I'm not talking socks!)

By Staff Reporter - 8 June 2017

Health and Beauty

By Gina Akers

It's almost Father's Day so time to find that great gift for those special guys.  Here are top ideas for fab Father's Day Gifts.

Simplehuman Sensor Mirror - the new 20cm sensor mirror pro offers dual magnifications 5x - to view your whole face at once in exceptional detail and 10x - for close up work like tweezing and trimming. The tru-lux light system simulates natural sunlight for the brightest most colour correct view, capable of over 50,000 colour variations, choose presets or use the simplehuman app to capture light settings from the environment around you and recreate them on the mirror. The motion sensor detects when you are in front of the mirror so it lights up automatically as your face approaches. The mirror is rechargeable and can be used without a cord for up to 4 weeks on a single charge, £199.99, visit www.simplehuman.com/uk

Chatham Galley Leather Boat Shoes - Updated classic deck shoe available in premium leather or leather and suede combinations for a new twist. Features a non slip, non marking sole unit with siping for extra traction in the wet, £65.00 from www.chatham.co.uk

Brand Attic Jack & Jones Daniel Driver Jacket - Black, £70.00 from www.brandattic.com

Bentley Momentum EDT, 100 ml, £59.00, visit www.bentley-fragrances.com

Charming Escape - Smartbox by Buyagift - over 210 One Night Experiences to choose from including quirky or traditional venues, £69.00 from www.buyagift.co.uk

Itty Bittys - (Hallmark's mini plush toys) are released under various collections, such as Star Wars, Marvel, Peanuts and Snoopy, Wizard Of Oz, DC Comics, and Scooby-Doo. They're perfect for collectors, fans of the movies or just as an awesome gift, prices vary, from www.hallmark.co.uk

Goodwin Smith Shoes - Goodwin Smith is a UK family business that has been making clothes and shoes since 1928.  Goodwin Smith all began outside a pub, two rival shoemakers stood face-to-face arguing about which one of them could make the better shoe – Ernie Goodwin or Walter Smith. Each man came from different backgrounds they soon found they shared the same ideals: a passion not just footwear but quality footwear. After that argument outside the pub, Goodwin and Smith decided to join forces and are still responsible for providing masterpieces of footwear almost 90 years later.  Every Goodwin Smith shoe maintains the highest standard in footwear construction, because the two founders put their pints to one side and hatched out a plan to create superior footwear, visit www.goodwinsmith.co.uk

Soffle's Pitta Chips - 100% natural, low fat and come with a unique and satisfying crunch.  They feature only the freshest ingredients, from Italian cheese to rosemary, which are mixed into the dough before they are oven roasted with olive oil, rapeseed oil, salt and pepper.   The result is a fresh, natural, crunchy pitta chip, with absolutely no additives, preservatives or powdered flavourings. The tempting trio of tasty flavours launching are: Spring Onion & Italian Cheese, Rosemary & Thyme, Chilli & Garlic, visit www.soffles.com

Alfresia Curacao Charcoal Barbecue -  fantastic value for money for such a handy little grill. With a compact design that still offers a 35cm diameter grill, there's plenty of room to cook without needing an expensive set-up, £19.99, from www.alfresia.co.uk

Supercar Driving Blast with Free High Speed Passenger Ride - Special Offer £39.00, from www.buyagift.co.uk

The Soap Kitchen - including delights such as Orange & Neroli Foaming Wash, After Shave Moisturing Cream, Orange & Cedarwood Shaving Soap, visit www.thesoapkitchen.co.uk

Squiffy Print Father's Day Toiletries Bag - A fab large toiletry bag that is printed in a metallic copper. The bag is spacious to carry toiletries when travelling, in navy with a metallic copper print, made from 100% brushed cotton canvas, £17.00 from www.squiffyprint.co.uk

Seedball Salad Mix and Herb Mix Growing Tins - perfect gifts for green-fingered dads or would be gardeners this Father’s Day. Just throw the seed balls onto soil or compost in a garden bed or planter, water well and watch them grow – so simple! £5.99 per tin, from www.seedball.co.uk

Lily O'Brien's Chocolates - the Petit Indulgence Collection offers a delicious assortment of undeniable classics and old-school inspired recipes. Let him enjoy the beautiful selection of 30 milk, dark and white chocolates incorporating traditional recipes; Simply chocolate, Sticky Toffee, Le Crunch Chocolat, Orange Chocolate Ganache, Praline Perfection and Raspberry Cr?me to name a few, £9.00 available at Asda and Booths

MONIN Speciality Selection Gift Set - contains five delicious flavours, as well as a recipe card full of tempting, easy-to-make coffees and milkshakes. The set contains five 50ml bottles of Caramel, Vanilla, Hazelnut, Gingerbread and Chocolate Cookie syrup, £9.49, available from twinings.co.uk and amazon.co.uk

Havaianas Origine III Espadrilles, £30.00, from www.havaianas-store.com/en

Fallen Brewing Scottish Craft Beers - a range made using only pure, soft Scottish mountain water and the best hops and malts from around the world. Try the refreshing blond New World Odyssey 4.1% (?2.90 hippobeers.co.uk) or if Dad has a sweet tooth what about the limited edition Big Raspberry Dog Chew 10% ABV (?7.80 hippobeers.co.uk)  made with Salted Caramel and Raspberry Milk Stout and tastes like an alcoholic Ruffle bar. Fallen brew modern interpretations of classic styles with an emphasis on bold flavours and new world hops.

Fallen beers are available all over the UK online from www.hippobeers.co.uk and in Scotland from Oddbins, Waitrose and M&S as well as independent shops including The Woodhouse Farm Shop, Cork and Cask, Cornelius and Beer Hive in Edinburgh and Hippo Beers, Good Spirit Company and Valhalla’s Goat in Glasgow.

 

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