Here's to you, Dad
If he's a food lover, a reader or a fasionista, here's a few suggestions for Father's Day gifts, by Aine Toner
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Glasgow Times
2 hours ago
- Glasgow Times
Father's Day 2025 gifts for every dad and every budget
Whether he's your dad, step-dad, grandad, godfather or just someone who gives you all the love, no one knows him quite like you do. So, whether he loves hands-on and practical choices to make his life easier, thoughtful versions of everyday items or just something delicious to eat or drink... this list has it covered, with choices for every budget. Prices range from pocket money treats to fabulous investment pieces, with everything in between, covering all budgets. It's always the thought that counts, so if money is tight, nothing beats a home-drawn card and a cup of tea, made with love. But, if you have money to spend, here's our pick of the wonderful and unusual, based on his passions, with choices for all budgets. For the music lover: SockShop There's a reason why everyone buys dads socks - they are something we all need, and older children steal them (or the washing machine eats them). So, show him you care with extra-special socks this Father's Day. Music lovers can celebrate their favourite bands with a range inspired by music legends. Or, if he's the outdoor type, the Heat Holders are hard to beat - they even do hats, scarves, gloves and even fleeces and blankets. Or there's a fab Superman set - perfect for the super dad in your life. From £7.99, Sockshop For the outdoor dad: Red Equipment (Image: Red Equipment) Looking for the perfect gift for a dad who thrives on outdoor adventure and fun? Red Equipment has the ideal selection of gift ideas for paddleboarders, outdoor swimmers, hikers and campers. The Red Equipment Men's EVO Pro Change Robe is the ultimate in comfort and protection - built for performance and trusted by outdoor professionals. Whether he's watching from the sidelines in the pouring rain, drying off after an early surf or swim, or even partying at a festival, the EVO has him covered. Its waterproof, breathable outer shell keeps the elements out, while the super-soft, deep pile lining keeps him warm and dries quickly, ready for the next adventure. £159.95, from Red Equipment For the wine buff: Wine 52 Embarking on a wine odyssey in Montsant, Catalunya! 🍇🍷 From sun-kissed vineyards to cellars steeped in tradition, every sip tells a story. Exploring the heart of winemaking magic—Montsant, where passion meets terroir. #WineAdventure #MontsantMagic #CatalunyaWines — ❤🇺🇦 (@Wine52HQ) November 22, 2023 This wine subscription started life as Beer52, inspired by a motorcycle road trip founder, James Brown, took with his Dad. It became the world's most popular beer club. Now, it's doing the same for wine, with a box of wines and craft snacks from a new wine region each month, supporting the world's best independent winemakers. There's even a fab Father's Day box to get dad started. See the full range at Wine52 For the history buff: English Heritage Membership (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) For the dad who has everything - give the gift of a fun day exploring England's colourful past together or enjoy lunch in a spectacular property overlooking manicured gardens. Make him an English Heritage member, with free entry to over 400 sites plus free or discounted access to an events programme throughout the year, so rather than just one day out, it's a whole year of fun. Memberships start at £42, with details on the English Heritage website For the jigsaw lover: Wentworth Puzzles There's a Wentworth Puzzle to make every Father's Day. The personalised puzzles can bring your family photos to life, or there's a host of spring animal or floral designs. Great quality, they can be enjoyed time and again, not just for Father's Day. Premium wooden jigsaw puzzles for adults start at less than £20. For bargain lovers: Aldi (Image: Aldi) Check out the middle aisle while you shop for some brilliant Aldi deals. Many are brilliant dupes of much pricier items, including its Veuve Monsigny Champagne Brut (£14.95, 75cl) which has been named World's Best Champagne at the prestigious World Champagne Awards 2025. This year's special buy selection includes £1.75 Spanish lager, an indoor/outdoor golf set, sandwich maker and a beer dispenser. We have a full Aldi Father's Day guide here. For the fitness fan: KEEN (Image: KEEN) Put a spring in your dad's step with the world's most comfortable walking shoes. Ergonomically engineered to promote the most efficient stride, these shoes are designed to make walking feel like rolling. KEEN is known for its generous fit and wide toe box, so walking is a breeze. They are designed to look cool while providing supreme comfort - with a men's range perfect for the dad who likes to be out and about. See the full range on the KEEN website. For the bookworm: World of Books Looking for an out-of-print book or rare edition? World of Books has you covered. Or, maybe you are looking for a great deal. World of Books has the largest range of second-hand books online – from bestsellers and classics to rare finds and everything in between. Every preloved book you buy saves money and reduces waste, giving great stories a second life. Check out the full range at World of Books For the style guru: M&S If your dad is always perfectly groomed and loves his pamper products, head down to M&S (online orders are still paused, so you'll have to go instore this year). From crisp tailored shirts to laid-back shorts, the menswear edit is packed with effortless style - perfect for the dad who's always the best-dressed in the room. Don't miss out on the M&S Grooming Edit – available for just £30 but worth £100 - a men's version of the popular Summer Beauty Bag - also out now. The men's edit packed with full sized favourites from Clinique, L'Occitane, and Apothecary, all inside a reusable travel bag. For the tea or coffee lover: Wedgwood china Treat your dad like the king he is with a fabulous cup and saucer, or a larger mug for his morning coffee. Its Florentine pattern is a masculine design weaving stories about myths and legends - a talking point for any modern or traditional table. From £55 , from Wedgwood. For the drinks connoisseur: Waterford Waterford make glasses and decanters that last a lifetime. Treat your dad to radiant fine crystal, with brilliance, clarity, and the ring of Waterford to every toast. This Father's Day, you can add even more luxury by getting your Waterford crystal personalized. Some items can be engraved with meaningful dates and messages that speak volumes. Prices vary, from a beautiful range on the Waterford website For the gin drinker: Martin Miller's Gin (Image: Martin Miller's Gin) If your dad is looking for something to drink out of his Waterford Crystal, Martin Miller's Gin might just be the thing. With a smooth, crisp profile, it's blended with Icelandic spring water and distilled in England for unmatched purity - a rather refined choice for the gin-loving gentleman. It is flavoured with Tuscan juniper, cassia bark, angelica, Florentine orris, coriander, Seville citrus peel, nutmeg, cinnamon and liquorice root. It's £30.50 from Waitrose For the rum fan: Pineapple Spiced Rum (Image: Salford Rum) Selfridges and Salford Rum have teamed up to create a limited edition Pineapple Spiced Rum in a Selfridges pantone 109 yellow bottle. Try the Spiced Pineapple Daquiri by taking 50ml Salford Spiced Pineapple Rum, 12.5ml Velvet Falernum, 25ml Lime Juice, 25ml Pineapple Juice and 12.5ml Sugar Syrup. Hard shake with cubes of ice and fine strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with 3 drops of Angostura Bitters, serve and enjoy. It is in all Selfridges stores from June 11, priced £41.99
Daily Mirror
7 hours ago
- Daily Mirror
‘I gave Tom Holland's no-alcohol lager to a beer fan and here's what he thought'
Hollywood actor Tom Holland has created his own line of non-alcohol beers, and we tried them out – and they make a great Father's Day gift for those who don't want alcohol With Father's Day is now just over a week away, there seems to be a large focus on beer in the shops at the moment. But nowadays enjoying a cold pint doesn't necessarily mean having to drink alcohol, and nowadays there are plenty of great non-alcoholic beers and lagers to choose from – including one new beer brand created by A-list actor Tom Holland. The Spider-Man star launched BERO, his premium no- (or rather, very very low-) alcohol beer, in the UK at the beginning of this year, after speaking openly about his problems with alcohol in the past. Keen to test it out, I secretly gave some of BERO's drinks to a beer lover, without telling them that it was alcohol-free, and – spoiler alert – they couldn't tell the difference. BERO currently sells four different brews: Edge Hill Hazy IPA, Kingston Golden Pils, Noon Wheat and the newly launched Double Tasty West Coast Style IPA, all with alcohol content of less than 0.5%, and with prices starting from £14 for a six-pack from the BERO website. As our tester typically drinks lager over ales, I poured him a glass of Kingston Golden Pils, which is BERO's lager-style offering and lists its tasting notes as "malty, biscuit, herbal, spicy, grassy, toast, bread, Vienna malt, moderate bitterness" (please ignore the totally inappropriate glass it's been poured into in the photo above; I clearly need to invest in some proper beer glassware...). Our tester is normally pretty sceptical about non-alcoholic beers ("I'd rather have nothing," is his typical response...), but I could tell that he really enjoyed this, praising its flavours and how crisp and refreshing it was. It also poured a really authentic looking head, unlike a lot of no-alcohol alternatives. Although he suspected it might contain a lower alcohol percentage than his usual favourite, he didn't realise it there was 'no' alcohol in it until I told him. As a non-beer-drinker myself, I also had a sip – and honestly couldn't believe how nice it was. It wasn't at all sweet or watery like a lot of zero-alcohol alternatives, and tasted really premium – but without the very bitter tang that I usually dislike in alcoholic beers. I could definitely see myself enjoying this on a warm summer's day. There are also plenty of five star reviews of these cans over on the BERO website, with customers calling Kingston Golden Pils "one of the best NA beers I've tried" and saying how it " tastes exactly how a beer should, has amazing texture and perfect body". My top picks for gifting from BERO are the variety packs, starting from £28.50 for 12 cans, which are a great way to trial the range. Another place to shop for no-alcohol beers is BrewDog; its Mixed AF selection pack can be bought in boxes of eight, 24 or 48 cans, with prices starting from £10. BeerHunter, meanwhile, sells a 12-pack Craft Beer Low/No Alcohol Free Mixed Beer Selection for £25.95, containing a large range of cans and bottles. Join our Shopping & Deals WhatsApp for the best bargains and fashion news WHATSAPP: Get the best deals and exclusive discount codes straight to your phone via our WhatsApp group. Users must download or already have WhatsApp on their phones to join in. All you have to do to join is click on this link, select 'Join Chat' and you're in! We may also send you stories from other titles across the Reach group. We will also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. Some of these articles will contain affiliate links where we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from them. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose Exit group. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
Belfast Telegraph
9 hours ago
- Belfast Telegraph
‘I'd hate to ever get to a position in my life where I feel I've peaked. I feel I'm just starting'
As Domhnall O'Donoghue's fourth novel is published, he tells Aine Toner about the change in genre direction and why he's always happy to improve There hasn't been a day in at least the last decade, if not more, that author and actor Domhnall O'Donoghue hasn't written — an article, book or script. Putting pen to paper for his fourth novel, The (Wonderful) Life of Connie Maguire, began the day after his aunt's funeral in 2019, where his love of 'connecting names with meaning' sparked an idea of his new protagonist.
