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Things to Do on Father’s Day
With Father’s Day a mere two days away, we’re sure you’ve managed to grab a novelty card and secure a memorable gift – but what will you do with dad to celebrate the big day? Here are a few suggestions that might offer a little inspiration for things to do on Father’s Day… Enjoy a Family Meal They say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. Going out to one of dad’s favourite restaurants or preparing a home cooked feast is sure to go down well – and it’s a great way to get the family together. Go on a Brewery Tour For beer loving dads, a…
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Gifts for Dad: Exciting Alternatives to Boring Father’s Day Presents
Everyone knows that dads are hard to buy for. By the time Father’s Day rolls around (it’s this Sunday 16th June!), it’s usually a mad panic to run out and buy some socks, aftershave or whatever manly looking gift you can get your hands on. We are here to change all that with a few exciting gift ideas that are all a little bit different to the standard Father’s Day fare… A DVD is a fail safe present for any film loving dad and although it’s a great present, a tour of London’s famous movie locations lets him get even closer to the action. As well as seeing the sights and monuments…
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Father’s Day Gifts: How Does the UK Celebrate Dad’s Big Day? [Infographic]
How important is Father’s Day to you? If you’re a dad, no doubt the answer will be fairly straightforward – but what about the rest of us? With surveys suggesting that Brits spend an average of 50% less on Father’s Day in comparison to Mother’s Day, we wanted to dig a little deeper and find out where our money’s going (or not), and whether dads in the UK are getting less than they deserve. Take a look at the infographic below to see how the numbers add up, and find out how the UK celebrates Father’s Day. FATHER’S DAY in the UK The UK spends about50% LESS on Father’s Day…
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Father’s Day: Our Favourite Dad Blogs
No doubt you’ll already know what Sunday is (hint: it’s Father’s Day), so all this week we’ll be showing a bit of love to the dads – and we’re starting online. So whether you want to get the male point of view on parenting, or just fancy a quick read on your lunch break, we’ve picked some brilliant dad blogs from across the internet to get you started. Expect humourous insights, useful tips, toddler tantrums, teenage angst, good writing and a dash of fatherly wisdom… It’s A Dad’s Life – http://www.itsadadslife.co.uk/blog/ David lives in Scotland with his wife and two year old daughter Olivia (with another on the way in September).…
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Today We’re Celebrating: The Things Dads Say
With Father’s Day fast approaching, we thought it would be quite fitting to celebrate the many amusing things dads say. Popularly known as Dad-isms, these often short, sharp phrases are used by the male parent to bestow wisdom or teach life lessons – and sometimes they’re so random it’s hard to tell what their purpose is! Here’s a list of 10 typical Dad-isms you may just recognise… Don’t ask me, ask your mother Do you think I’m made of money? You are NOT going out dressed like that Who said life was supposed to be fair? Don’t let the bed bugs bite… You don’t know you’re born If you can’t…
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Out and About: David Goes Birds of Prey Handling
David, one of our Corporate Administrators, found himself in the countryside of Kent recently, where he got acquainted with some majestic birds of prey. Here’s his account of a day at Eagle Heights. “My arrival at Eagle Heights was warm and receptive. After a welcoming cup of coffee I met fellow bird handlers for the day and we spent the morning in the centre’s lecture room learning about the biology and history of a variety of birds. We were introduced to falcons, hawks, owls, eagles and vultures and importantly, were shown carefully how to handle the birds, their habits were explained and we learned about the environmental and circumstantial threats…