It's Father's Day this Sunday. So what pressies can dads expect from their young charges? Grant Woodward comes up with a few ideas.
It's a bit extravagant but if he's a stylish dude he'll definitely thank you for this: the
Ally Capellino overnight bag in soft, full-grain leather with matching wash bag, exclusively designed for Cowshed, the spa specialists. The wa
shbag contains three of their best products: Bullocks bracing body wash, soothing moisturiser and smooth shaving cream. Overnight bag, £250, and matching wash bag, £120 (including products). Stockists: Cowshed spas or www.cowshedonline.com.
Is your Dad a world traveller? If so, he might enjoy this Andean interpretation of a familiar game using ceramic Llama figures as the counters. Hand-painted with traditional Inca patterns made by Peruvian craftspeople paid fairly for their artistry, the
Llama Solitaire Game is £20, by Traidcraft. Stockists: 08453 308 900 or www.traid craftshop.co.uk.
6th Gear Experience based at Elvington Airfield near York offers the opportunity to drive some of the most exciting cars ever made, from the blistering acceleration of the Ariel Atom to James Bond's sublime Aston Martin Vanquish 'S'. With prices starting at £99, there are a range of packages designed to suit the needs of every car-mad dad. Log onto www.6thgearexperience.com or call 01785 711491.
Did he used to drive a Ford Cortina while dreaming of owning a Ferrari Daytona? The book
My Dad Wished He Had One Of Those celebrates those objects of desire that gave your Dad 'a faraway look in his eyes'. Published by Hodder & Stoughton priced £10, it allows him to indulge his fantasies – but is a lot cheaper than the real thing. Available from all good bookshops.
Cartoon strip nerds will love this
comic book print wallet in hi-tech material that feels like paper but is tear-proof, £12.95, from Conran. Stockists: 020 7589 7401 or www.conranshop.co.uk.
Trend-conscious dads will enjoy posing in this eye-catching
Mini print trilby, £35, from John Lewis. Stockists: 08456 049 049 or www.johnlewis. com.
Chic and sporty – its striking orange rubber strap and silver chronograph dial make this the ultimate statement accessory for the summer, £110, by Swatch. Stockists: 08452 962 448.
Dad will enjoy drinking his builder's tea out of this
half pint mug, £14.95, by Emma Bridgewater. Stockists: 020 7371 5489 or www.emmabridgewater.co.uk.
Super Dad can never have too many socks in his bottom drawer! Five-pack
socks with random logos in bright colours, £6, from Woolworths. Stockists: 01706 862 789 or www.woolworths.co.uk.
A must-have for all
Frisbee fans is the special 50th Anniversary Set with UPA ultimate Frisbee Disc, All-Sport Frisbee and 1957 Re-issue of legendary Pluto Platter Frisbee. It's £19.95 from Bouncy Happy People. Stockists: 01326 375 755 or www.bouncyhappypeople.co.uk.
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