DELIGHT YOUR DAD WITH GIFTS FROM FILOFAX

We have some delicious new bags for men, the Sketch range, contemporary, lightweight bags in tough waterproof ribbed nylon, with a leather-look trim and ribbed base. Features include moulded fittings, rubber feet, integral laptop pocket, multitude of internal pockets and ergonomic shoulder strap. Designed for ultimate organisation on the move.

Sketch document holder (£95) and Sketch briefcase (£110) - available from www.filofax.co.uk

FABULOUS GIFTS FROM THE HANDPICKED COLLECTION
Pencil Sharpener Desk Tidy
20140 - Price: £14.95
Fee fi fo fum. We stole this enormous sharpener from a passing giant. Sadly, we couldn't lift the pencils, but regular size ones, pens, scissors and other paraphernalia fit in just fine, making your office cutting edge and tidy.

Handpicked because:
Keeps your desk looking sharp.

Give it to:
Messy tycoons who have never heard of the paperless office.
Boring bits:
Wood and stainless steel. (Doesn't sharpen pencils!).

www.handpickedcollection.com/gifts/pencil-sharpener-desk-tidy/

Mock Croc Leather Playing Card Set
40186 - Price:

New Price (40% off)!: £53.40
Every family needs at least one card game up their sleeves. Teach the virtues of Patience, devise a fiendish set of house rules for Racing Demon or just get 'em sorted with Poker. Our leather box contains five packs, so you could just build the ultimate house of cards.

Handpicked because:
A more multi-talented, portable boredom buster than a pack of playing cards has yet to be created. No batteries required for a lifetime of fun.

Give it to:
The bridge brigade, card sharks, poker faces and any family, anywhere.
Boring bits:
Contains five packs of quality playing cards.
Size: 113 x 128 x 80mm.

www.handpickedcollection.com/gifts/mock-croc-leather-playing-card-set/

Normann Copenhagen Cognac Glasses
20135 - Price: £29.95
A cognac glass has many functions. It has to help the drinker appreciate bouquet, maintain the right temperature, hold the right volume, and feel good in the hand while the amber nectar is swirled around. Our version shapes up to perfection, combining function with and style. It also looks gorgeous as a small decorative vase. Set of two.

Handpicked because:
Eau de vie deserves nothing less.

Give it to:
Serious drinkers.

www.handpickedcollection.com/gifts/normann-copenhagen-cognac-glasses/

Noble Macmillan Golfing Book
20134 - Price: £29.95
This dark green mock lizard bound journal is the ultimate way to remember how they got round different sets of 18 holes. There’s plenty of space to record who else was involved, what the weather was like, and whether the 19th hole was also worth a visit.

Handpicked because:
Remembering when the five-iron came in handy is serious stuff.

Give it to:
The swinger who always thinks it’s time for tee.
Boring bits:
Size: 21.5cm x 15.5cm

www.handpickedcollection.com/gifts/noble-macmillan-golfing-book/

Scarlett Willow Very Vintage Coasters
20136 - Price: £22.50
The humble table protector is often forgotten in its home under your plates or glasses, but it deserves to be acknowledged as an integral part of your decoration. Our bold and beautiful design is based on famous wine labels and guarantees a fine reception.

Handpicked because:
Simultaneously sets the table and the scene.

Give it to:
The father who has had a vintage year.
Boring bits:
Set of four in box. Size: 10cm x 10cm.

www.handpickedcollection.com/gifts/scarlett-willow-very-vintage-coasters/

Walks of Britain Book
40104 - Price: £35.95
Illustrated with beautiful watercolours, this smartly bound book is crammed with the lowdown on Britain’s best walks to inspire you to get moving.

Give it to:
Relatives born wearing walking boots.
Boring bits:
Hardback. Size: 30cm high

www.handpickedcollection.com/gifts/walks-of-britain-book/

Mugs
50105 - Price: £7.95
We all know a Glamorous Granny, Gorgeous Granddad, Yummy Mummy, Daddy Cool, Capitalist and Goddess. This year we've added a Desperate Housewife, Favourite Uncle, Prodigal Son, Super Nanny and Big Daddy to the family. Made of cream porcelain in Stoke-On-Trent.

Handpicked because:
You can never have too many mugs, and this will always raise a smile.

Give it to:
If the name fits...

Boring bits:
Dishwasher safe. Size: 9.6cm high x 8.3cm wide.

www.handpickedcollection.com/gifts/mugs/

Scarlett Willow Smart Apron
40167 - Price: £24.95
Super smart aprons that look great on the Truly Scrumptious, or even on washing up-phobic Daddy Cools. With adjustable neck and waist ties, one size fits all. The pocket has a pretty hemstitch detail, and there’s a handy loop through which to hang a teatowel.

Handpicked because:
Protects clothes when you’re forced to make a splash.

Give it to:
Chief cooks and bottlewashers.
Boring bits:
100% cotton.

www.handpickedcollection.com/gifts/scarlett-willow-smart-apron/

INSPIRING AND FABULOUS FATHER'S DAY GIFTS FROM LINLEY

Here is a wonderful collection from Linley, perfect for the Dad's in your life.

Union Flag 10 x 8 frame - £242.10
Union Flag 7 x 5 frame - £225
Union Flag Cufflink box - £416
Union Flag Humidor - £1321
Union Flag Trinket/Jewellery Box - £1463

www.davidlinley.com/

FATHER’S DAY AT THE INTERCONTINENTAL LONDON PARK LANE
To celebrate Father’s Day in style, the InterContinental London Park Lane is offering a selection of unrivalled experiences to thank that special man in your life.

UNLIMITED BRUNCH WITH ALL THE FAMILY
On Saturday 20th June, Kids Unlimited Brunch at Cook Book Café is just £14 per child and includes a free baking session with Cookie Crumbles, encouraging kids to be imaginative with their cooking and get their fingers sticky. As well as chef hats and Cookbook Cafe wooden spoons, essential aprons are provided. Children will be taught to make a selection of treats including Chocolate footballs, Father’s Day loaf and mini apple tarts for the little chefs to take home for Father’s Day.

Unlimited Brunch is already a firm favourite with savvy London diners. While the children are kept busy in the kitchen, parents can kick back and enjoy an unrivalled selection of freshly prepared dishes, as well as unlimited Champagne, Bellinis and Cookbook Cafe signature Bloody Marys. At just £39 per adult and £14 per child (4yrs – 14yrs) weekend brunch includes a huge variety of hot and cold tapas style dishes plus the popular pancake/waffle station, with Sunday taking on a traditional feel offering a selection of roast meats and vegetables. In addition, each child will take home Cookie Crumbles recipes and gift bags containing the finished baked goodies.

Brunch is held at Cookbook Cafe, InterContinental London Park Lane, from 12-4pm every Saturday and Sunday. Booking is strongly recommended – 020 7318 8563 or www.cookbookcafe.co.uk

DRIVE AN ASTON MARTIN
Fathers staying at the InterContinental London Park Lane, located at London’s most prestigious address No. 1 Park Lane, can be owners of a hand-crafted Aston Martin V8 Vantage for a morning with an extended test drive around London’s most sought-after neighbourhood.

Following breakfast in the exclusive Club InterContinental lounge overlooking Hyde Park Corner, guests will be met by a member of the elite team from Stratstone Aston Martin of Mayfair for a full de-brief prior to getting behind the wheel of a V8 Vantage - a true high-performance sports car of unmatched elegance. Father’s will then have the opportunity to enjoy a truly special driving experience through the streets of Mayfair and the West End.

Following a morning behind the wheel of one of the fastest and most admired sports cars, Fathers can then head to meet their families in the popular Cookbook Cafe for brunch with all the trimmings. A firm favourite with savvy London diners, brunch includes a huge variety of warm Tapas style dishes and Sunday lunch style roast meats – not forgetting the unlimited Champagne, Bellinis and signature Cookbook Bloody Marys..

The No. 1 Aston Martin Father’s Day Experience can be arranged by contacting the hotel reservations line on 020 7318 8779. Priced at £299 including an overnight stay for two people at the prestigious InterContinental London Park Lane, access to the exclusive Club InterContinental, an extended Aston Martin V8 Vantage test drive from the hotel and brunch for two in the Cookbook Cafe.

MEN'S GROOMING AT SPA INTERCONTINENTAL
For those in need of a soothing treat rather than primping and preening, Spa InterContinental is offering a more masculine approach with re-invigorating and expert grooming treatments in its chic urban sanctuary.

Smooth & Soothe, £90 for one hour

Expert groomer Carmelo Guastella has worked his way around many a famous faces with his cut throat razor. He will prep, preen and groom troublesome stubble, bad beards or messy moustaches leaving skin soft but manly. Follow with a pummelling of tense neck and shoulders to rid of those tiresome aches leaving him free to walk out feeling refreshed and revived.

Grooming Voucher, £180 for two hours

Indecisive customers can have the luxury of choosing their preferred treatment on the day with the Spa InterContinental voucher entitling the lucky Father to two whole hours of indulgence. Whether it’s a facial for tired stressed out skin, a massage to ease tension or sharing a Steam Temple for two treatment, this gift provides the opportunity for a shameless grooming treat. The voucher is presented with a pair of Thomas Pink socks and an Elemis men’s miniature gift pack, making it the perfect gift for any deserving Father.

To book please call the InterContinental London Park Lane 0207 318 8779 or see its website at www.london.intercontinental.com

TREAT TOP DADS THIS FATHER’S DAY
With Father’s Day just around the corner, be sure to get your hands on the ultimate Top Gear toys, gifts and gadgets to make Dad’s day before they race off the shelves. Ranging from a Scalextrix set to a Stretchy Stig Stress Toy, the licensed Top Gear gift range has something for every fan of the world’s biggest and most popular motoring entertainment show.

BBC Magazines is also offering a special saving of up to 40% on subscriptions across their fantastic range of titles, including Top Gear magazine. More details below.

Top Gear Board Game
RRP: £19.99
Available from: Toys R Us, Amazon, Play, Menkind, Clinton Cards and other good retailers
This is the fantastic game in which 2-4 players race around the board collecting points to make up their ultimate car. In order to do this they must answer Top Gear trivia, do a spot of guesswork on ‘The Cool Wall’, challenge opponents to a game of ‘caravan conkers’ and negotiate various hazards. It’s fast, it’s fun and a great game for all the family.

Scalextric Top Gear ‘Powerlaps’ set
RRP: £110
Available from: www.scalextric.com

Do you think you’ve got what it takes to tackle The Stig and push your driving skills to the limit? Now you can see how you would really fare against the mighty Stig with the Scalextric Top Gear ‘Powerlaps’ set. Available from July is the new Special Edition car range including the slick black Aston Martin DBS, sophisticated Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren and powerful blue Ford GT. Each car is priced at £39.99 RRP.

Top Gear Mouse and Mouse Mat Set
RRP: £15.20
Available from: Debenhams
Race your mouse around the Top Gear track with this great mouse and mouse mat set. Practice your Power Laps and get to know all the corners while you sit at your desk! The straightforward plug and play technology in the USB optical mouse means that you can be The Stig anytime!

Stretchy Stig Stress Toy
RRP: £7.99
Available from: Debenhams and WHSmith in June
When you simply must vent your anger and dissipate your frustration, take it out on The Stig. You can stretch him to your hearts content and he won't say a word.

V8 Pencil Sharpener
RRP: £7.99
Available from: Debenhams and WHSmith in June
A glorious V8 engine sound roars and the engine vibrates beautifully with every use! And when the undercarriage is full the V8 engine splutters to a stop as your signal to empty the shavings.

Power-sliding GT-R RC car
RRP: £29.99
Available from: Debenhams and WHSmith in June
Based on the amazing new NISSAN GT-R, one of the fastest production cars around the Top Gear test track and a record breaker around Germany’s infamous Nurburgring. Features a steering wheel motion-sensitive handset to help you recreate perfect Stig-style power-slides. Uses 6x AA batteries, available separately.

BBC Magazine Subscriptions
RRP: from £27
Available from: Visit www.subscribeonline.co.uk/fathersday
With a saving of up to 40%, a BBC magazine subscription makes a unique and thoughtful gift which will keep Dad happy every month for the next year.Whether he is into cars, gardening, science, music, travel or watching and listening to TV and radio, there's a magazine to suit every taste including Top Gear; Gardeners’ World; Focus; BBC Music; BBC History; Lonely Planet; Radio Times - or perhaps even BBC Good Food. Please go the BBC Magazines’ Father’s Day offer at: www.subscribeonline.co.uk/fathersday
– quoting code FDGWON09.

Top Gear Father’s Day Cake
RRP: £3.99
Available from: Tesco
A limited edition 4inch cake from The Creative Cake Co., available exclusively from Tesco. The cake also contains a subscription offer to Top Gear Magazine on the pack.
Top Gear T-shirts
RRP: from £14
Available from: http://www.officialproducts.co.uk/
A selection of high quality 100% cotton T-shirts, each with a unique design and currently only available online.

DOES YOUR DAD THINK HE’S ‘FAST & FURIOUS’?
Give him a Father’s Day to remember - in a 190mph supercar
Gift packages from just £99

Most Dads reckon they’re pretty hot when it comes to driving, and probably fancy themselves as a bit of a Vin Diesel from the film, Fast & Furious.

Ticket to ride' for Fathers Day - 6th Gear gives you great choice

But take them out of the family hatchback and into a Lamborghini, and can they really hack it? Why not give your Dad a 6th Gear driving experience this Father’s Day and let him find out!

Stop his dreaming and put him behind the wheel of a legendary supercar, an amazing choice that includes Aston Martins, Lamborghinis, Ferraris and an Audi R8, and all from only £99.

Dad can be like James Bond in this Over 600bhp of Lamborghini exhilaration Audi R8 - suave and sophisticated Girls/mums can drive, too!

Ideal as a Father’s Day, birthday treat, Christmas present or even as a retirement present, a 6th Gear Experience gift voucher is your Dad’s ticket to ride - and then some!

The cars he can actually drive

Aston Martin DBS - as driven by James Bond in Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace, this is the most iconic of British supercars.
6.0 litre, V12 510bhp. 0 - 60mph in 4.3 seconds, top speed 195mph. It’ll set you back a cool £159,500 to buy, but your driving experience will cost a mere fraction of that.

Lamborghini LP640 - a stonkingly quick supercar with a power output of 631bhp - and what a noise!
£220,000 will park this mega car in your driveway - or £129 will give you the kind of test drive you’ll never forget. There are very few LP640s in the UK and we’ve got one!
6.5 litre V12 with a blistering 0 - 60mph acceleration of 3.8 seconds, and a top speed of 215mph.

Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale - the F360 is a truly legendary Ferrari created by Italian design specialist Pininfarina in collaboration with Ferrari's own Head of Design, and this model is a ‘performance’ Ferrari built for the track.
3.6 litre 400bhp at 8,000 rpm and 275 lb ft at 4,750 rpm. Top speed over 180mph, and 0 - 60mph in 4.4 seconds. And guess what? It’s red!

Audi R8 - Audi also owns Lamborghini and the R8 uses the same chassis as the Gallardo, but is built in Germany.
4.2 litre FSI Quattro gives a 0 - 60mph performance of 4.6 seconds, and a top speed of 187mph from 414bhp. £80,000 ‘fresh-out-of-the-box‘, and a classic in the making.

Other cars available include the ‘pocket rocket’ Ariel Atom, svelte Aston Martin Vantage, über cool Lamborghini Gallardo and Murcielago, and Rally-spec Subaru Impreza STi from just £99.

Several of the cars feature an automatic gearbox and are very straightforward to drive, so can either be driven in ‘auto’ or you can opt to change gears using the ‘paddle shift’. Manual shift cars are also available, and no previous supercar driving experience is necessary.

Safety first
A fully trained and experienced instructor who’s skilled at driving and controlling high performance cars, supervises every drive. He’s there to guide you around our high-speed circuit and ensure maximum enjoyment in complete safety. Safety helmets are provided where necessary.

Family friendly
Suitable for all the family, there’s plenty of action to see, so as well as watching Dad put his chosen supercar through its paces, ‘Hot Laps’ are available for high-speed passenger trips in a Lamborghini with a qualified driver/instructor. Every participant is given a certificate to mark their special drive, and action photographs are also available so you can remember your white-knuckle day with 6th Gear.

Locations
6th Gear Experience currently operates from two principal tracks, at Elvington Airfield, York, and Prodrive, Kenilworth, Warwickshire. Two new locations, near London and Manchester will be added shortly.

Availability
6th Gear driving experiences are available as gift vouchers from a number of high street retailers including Marks & Spencer, John Lewis, Asda, Boots and WH Smith, and can also be ordered on-line at: www.6thgearexperience.com

Prices - what you get for £99
· 1 demonstration/circuit familiarisation lap with an instructor driving
· 4 laps driving your choice of an Ariel Atom, Aston Martin Vantage, Audi R8, Ferrari 360 or Lamborghini Gallardo
· A certificate

Upgrades to other cars are available from £20
Hot Laps in a Lamborghini cost £20
Other packages available from £99 - £895: see website for details

About 6th Gear
The company was established three years ago, and will run some 30 scheduled driving experience days in 2009, in addition to special days and corporate hospitality events. It owns 15 supercars and retains 30 part time instructors, 10 events staff and seven full time employees.

DON’T FORGET DAD THIS FATHER’S DAY…TREAT HIM TO SOME CHOCOLATE INDULGENCE FROM THORNTONS
Dads deserve to be spoilt this Father’s Day (Sunday 21st June), so get down to Thorntons where a range of chocolate treats to suit all ages and budgets are now available. Highlights from the range include:

I love Dad Cups, £2.99

Yummy milk chocolate truffle cups topped with dark and white chocolate – the perfect pocket money treat.

Milk Chocolate Plaque, £3.99

Personalise one of these delicious Milk Chocolate Plaques with your own message for Dad (icing service available free in-store)

Special Toffee Inspired Collection, £10

Spoil Dad with this collection of tasty Thorntons special toffee, it will keep him quiet for hours!

These Father’s Day products are exclusive to Thorntons stores nationwide, and can also be bought online at www.thorntons.co.uk.

DAD IN A MILLION GIVE DAD THE GIFT OF FILM THIS FATHER’S DAY & DO YOUR BIT FOR CHARITY
Give an original gift this Father’s Day and show your Dad he’s one in a million with the LOVEFiLM Father’s Day Gift Box.

The Gift Box includes a personalised voucher, a choice of one of the top DVDs of the year - including the Oscar-winning Slumdog Millionaire - or the Time Out 1000 Films to Change Your Life book.

Best of all, LOVEFiLM has teamed up with The Prostate Cancer Charity, so that with every purchase a portion of the proceeds will go to a great cause.

The LOVEFiLM Gift Box is the gift that keeps on giving long after the day itself is over. Givingyour Dad this subscription to LOVEFiLM, the UK’s largest online DVD & games rental service and entertainment website, means he has access to all the latest releases, classic films and even TV series. He can choose from a choice of over 65,000 titles for either 4, 6 or 12 months – depending on how generous you’re feeling!

Available online you don’t even have to leave the house to get your hands on this great gift. Simply visit www.lovefilm.com/gifts and your Father’s Day present is sorted at the click of a button.

DADS DEAL AT RADISSON EDWARDIAN BLOOMSBURY STREET HOTEL
Book, beer, bath and the most comfortable bed – what more could your dad ask for this Father’s Day? Treat him to the very best, with a luxury London weekend break at Radisson Edwardian’s Bloomsbury Street Hotel.

Set in the heart of literary London and moments away from the British Museum and Theatre-Land; the fantastic four-star deluxe is offering an exclusive deal for dads on Saturday 20th June. Book an overnight stay from just £159 per room, per night ( Price includes breakfast and all taxes) and receive a complimentary hardback copy of Hops & Glory: One Man’s Search for the beer that built the British Empire by Pete Brown (RRP: £14.99) plus breakfast.

And if your Dad is in need of refreshment after all that reading and relaxing, he can pop into the Bloomsbury Street Bar & Restaurant and enjoy a cool beverage and gourmet meal.

For more information or to book your Father’s Day Deal log onto www.radissonedwardian.com/bshfathersday or call +44 (0)20 7666 2662.

This offer is valid on Saturday 20th June only. Offer is subject to availability.
Radisson Edwardian Bloomsbury Street Hotel, 9-13 Bloomsbury Street, London, WC1B 3QD

“WHO ATE ALL THE PURPLE ONES?!”

Quality Street unveils 'My Personal Favourites’ gifting service

To help avoid family feuds over your favourite Quality Street, the iconic brand has today announced the launch of a brand new personalised Gift Box to guarantee your favourite Quality Street every time.

My Personal Favourites is a stylish gift box consisting of 40 of the lucky recipient’s favourite Quality Street, such as the popular purple one or delicious green one. The gift box is available exclusively online for a limited period only from May 11th, in good time to treat dads to all their favourites on Father's Day.

My Personal Favourites and has been designed to help you deliver a thoughtful and personal gift to mark a special occasion or just to celebrate a quality moment with friends and family.

My Personal Favourites can be ordered in five simple steps online with all 12 iconic Quality Streets available to choose from. The box comes with a personalised gift tag and greeting card to suit the occasion, beautifully packaged and delivered straight to the recipient’s door.

A Quality Street spokesperson says; “Over the years we have had unprecedented requests from consumers who love their favourite sweet so much, whether it is the purple one or the toffee penny, and want an entire box of them. We have created My Personal Favourites to ensure a personal touch to your gift.”

FOR DAD’S THAT WANT MAGICALLY PURE AUDIO - PIONEER’S WHISKY SPEAKERS.
These speakers have been crafted from 100-year-old white oak whisky barrels. The wood has absorbed the whisky, creating a distinctively smooth and rich acoustic quality, unlike that of any virgin wood. Each speaker set is a true original — steeped in tradition — that expresses magically pure audio.

An ultra-rigid speaker cabinet. White oak is one of the world’s hardest woods, which makes this unique cabinet extremely rigid. It suppresses unwanted cabinet vibration and enhances the drivers’ performance, contributing to the superbly expressive sound. Silk soft dome tweeter. This newly designed silk fabric diaphragm reveal gently smooth audio. Its combination of an aluminium voice coil and a ferro fluid cooled magnet system improves both heat radiation and magnetic efficiency. The result is a superior performance with crystal-clear sound image

Woofer with composite Aramid fibre. The woofer cone is composed of a rigid composite Aramid fibre. The same material is used for the diaphragm and the centre cap, which further improves the rigidity of the structure. This allows the vibrations from the voice coil to be transferred into sound waves without unwanted cone resonance. Audio can be reproduced more accurately, for a smooth and natural sound.

www.pioneer.co.uk

TOSHIBA HAS SOME GREAT IDEAS FOR TECH-SAVVY DADS WANTING TO KEEP UP TO DATE WITH THE LATEST GADGETS.
Finding an original gift for Father’s Day can be a tricky business. Thankfully Toshiba has some great ideas for tech-savvy Dads wanting to keep up to date with the latest gadgets. From DVD players for film enthusiasts to handy pocket-sized high-definition cameras that won’t break the bank, Toshiba’s innovative product line up includes something for all Dads.

High Definition Pocket Camera – Camileo S10
At only 18mm thick and no bigger than a deck of playing cards, the S10 is an ideal pocket travel companion for capturing high-definition video. It features a 4x Digital Zoom, 2.5” LCD flip screen, HDMI connectivity, SD card compatibility and a simple YouTube upload facility which allows users to add content with just a few clicks.

· 1080p high definition video recording
· 2.5” LCD flip screen
· Compact pistol-style design
· 5MP still images
· Simple YouTube upload facility
· RRP £129.99 (inc VAT)

Mini Photo Scanner – Journe Scan
The Journe Scan brings old print images (up to A6 / 4” x 6” size) back to life by capturing them digitally. As small as a TV remote and weighing a mere 170g, the Journe Scan is easy to store and even enhances print images by improving colours and picture quality.

· Compatibility with PC & Apple Macintosh
· Dimensions 156 x 46 x 38 (mm) ; Weight 170g
· 1800 x 1200 resolution / 300 dpi (4” x 6” photos)
· JPEG – output image format
· RRP TBC

Upscaling DVD Player - Toshiba XD-E500
The ultimate companion to a high-definition television and well stocked DVD library, the XD-E500 uses a variety of picture processing techniques to enhance images, making them look brighter and sharper.

. Toshiba’s XDE picture processing technology
· Sharp, Colour and Contrast modes
· HDMI connection and cable (included)
· RRP £99.99 (inc VAT)

Digital Photoframe - Journe Air 801
The Journe Air 801 digital photoframe includes integrated Wi-Fi modules which give direct, easy connections to RSS feeds or to Flickr® and Picasa® albums, allowing easy upload of photos. It also includes a 50 minute battery life,128MB of integrated Flash Memory, a light and tilt sensor, integrated speakers, alarm, clock and calendar.

· 8.4” display - 4:3 (800 x 600 resolution)
· Wi-Fi Model (linking to Flickr®, Picasa® and RSS reader)
· Battery (50 mins), AC adapter
· Audio / Video Playback (including MP3 and JPEG 4)
· Calendar, Clock, Alarm
· RRP £139.99 (inc VAT)

FOR FOOTBALL FANS - THE DAVID BECKHAM ACADEMY
For the Football fans, The David Beckham Academy is launching the first ever 6 A Side league this summer – the perfect gift to keep dad active and social this summer.

The Academy also offers pitch and full academy hire. This is the best gift for any football fanatic father.

More: www.thedavidbeckhamacademy.com

PATRICK DEMPSEY UNSCRIPTED, EXCLUSIVE TO AVON
Introducing Patrick Dempsey Unscripted, a new fragrance exclusively from Avon. Despite worldwide popularity and acclaim for his roles on-screen, Patrick Dempsey’s life is anything but scripted. His new venture with Avon offers a rare glimpse into the exciting, yet down-to-earth personal life of the movie star.

“Collaborating with Avon to create Unscripted has been such an exciting journey for me,” says Patrick Dempsey.

Unscripted is a woody green fragrance that expresses the freedom of the open road with fresh, aromatic cardamom and invigorating cracked black peppercorn. At the heart, a sensual mix of fig and crisp lavender enrich the experience with a warm, sophisticated texture. The drydown reveals an unusual twist - a bold blend of exclusive leatherwood and patchouli heart wrapped in earthy vetiver and rich musk for an authentic, adventurous finish.

Unscripted is housed in a simple yet iconic bottle. The packaging contains sharp, classic lines that are both modern and masculine.

Unscripted is about following your passions and not letting life be defined by rules. It’s the time spent being yourself and creating memories. Unscripted embodies Patrick’s core philosophy – follow your passion.

“I mean that is the essence, that’s what we are trying to say with this. When you put it on, you are inspired to think about that,” says Patrick

Distinctive and modern, Unscripted is for the man who lives by his own definitions. He is self-assured, sexy and stylish without even trying. His life is unexpected, but all the more interesting because of it.

http://avonshop.co.uk/product/fathers-day-store/mens-fragrance/unscripted-patrick-dempsey-eau-de-toilette-spray.html

It is available at www.avonshop.co.uk

BRING YOUR FATHER FREE FOR FATHER'S DAY
At Drayton Manor Theme Park Dad's go free with two full paying tickets (Adult £25 or Child £21 You can purchase these in advance on 0844 472 1960 or you can turn up on the 21st June for this offer. (Tesco Club Card Vouchers can not be used in conjunction with this offer.)

The award-winning Drayton Manor Theme Park, located near Tamworth, Staffordshire, is one of the UK’s most popular day-out destinations for families.

Drayton Manor Theme Park has a brand new £1 million attraction - a 4D cinema.

The state-of-the-art 152 seat theatre, developed by simulation specialist Simworx UK, will feature numerous immersive special effects to create an unforgettable experience for all the family.

As well as seats that move, slide and rumble in sync with the action on screen, water spray, air blasts, leg ticklers, aroma, low smoke and bubbles released at key moments will add to the excitement.

Drayton Manor is also home to some of the biggest, wettest and most thrilling rides around, such as the amazing G-Force, a ride that even rollercoaster fans have never experienced before. G-Force takes you through a series of high-banked twists and turns at speeds of up to 70km/h at 4.3 Gs, whilst just holding you by the hip!

Maelstrom is the only gyro-swing to make you face outwards, hurling you back, forth and round at exhilarating speeds while thrill seekers love Pandemonium as it turns your world completely upside down by swinging you over 360°.

Apocalypse, voted ‘Britain’s Scariest Ride’ by The Sunday Times, is the world’s first stand-up tower drop, pulling you towards the ground from a height of 180ft in four seconds of sheer terror.

You can even experience weightlessness on Europe’s only stand up rollercoaster, Shockwave, while you will need to batten down the hatches for Stormforce 10, one of the wettest water rides found at any theme park. Stormforce 10 was launched in conjunction with the RNLI charity, for which Drayton Manor Park has helped to raise nearly £70,000 in donations since the ride opened in 1999.

For families with young children, there’s the amazing Thomas Land™ - an entire attraction based on the Thomas & Friends™ television and book series. It features 12 themed rides based on loveable characters such as Thomas the Tank Engine, Harold the Helicopter, the Troublesome Trucks and Cranky the Crane. If that isn’t enough to attract you and your family, there’s also an indoor play arena, a café, shop and an outdoor playground.

Thomas Land has been carefully created in partnership with HIT Entertainment, the license holders of Thomas & Friends. No detail has been overlooked in the effort to authentically replicate Sodor within Drayton Manor Theme Park.

www.draytonmanor.co.uk/Events/Events.aspx

GIVE YOUR DAD THE CUSHE LIFE THIS FATHER’S DAY
With with a funky pair of flip flops from Cushe Footwear. Creating shoes for an independent lifestyle and giving the maximum in comfort and style what more could dad ask for? More: www.cushe.com

 

SAY IT WITH CHOCOLATE THIS FATHER’S DAY
Still haven’t got your Father’s Day gift? Galler are offering free shipping for the month of June so if you want to be kind to your dad and even kinder to your wallet visit our online shop www.gallerchocolates.co.uk and get luxury chocolate gifts from Galler delivered straight to his door!

To make life easier we have created a Father’s Day page choc-full of fabulous Belgian chocolates for your dad. How about a chic leather cigar box filled with tubes of chocolate pralines? Alternatively he will love our masculine Marines chocolates containing an intriguing combination of delicious ganaches and salts and seaweeds from around the world. Or spoil him with a chocolate hamper.

To order Galler chocolate online visit us at www.gallerchocolates.co.uk, alternatively call 0207 351 1668 to order over the phone or visit the Galler retail outlet at Harrods.

BE BOWLED OVER BY MARMITE’S LATEST LIMITED EDITION
Cricket and beer are as synonymous with Englishness as a slice of toast with butter and Marmite.

That’s why in 2009, as the Aussies come to Blighty to contest the Ashes on home turf, the makers of Marmite have teamed up with Marston’s Pedigree, the official beer of England cricket, to create the cricket season’s limited edition - a cricket ball jar made with the addition of Marston’s Pedigree yeast – a new blend sure to bowl fans over.

The new limited edition of only 500,000 jars will be a Marmite made with yeast with the unique brewing process used to create Marston’s Pedigree in Burton-upon-Trent. Providing a special twist to that most hated and loved of flavours, the unique recipe is sure to spur on the lads this summer and leave the Vegemite-munching Aussies out for a duck!

Watching the match with the lads wouldn’t be complete without the traditionally British tea-break of sandwiches and lashings of Marmite with a pint of Marston’s Pedigree. So pick up a limited edition ‘cricket’ jar and gear up for a summer spurring on Straussy, ‘Freddie’ Flintoff, KP and the rest of the boys to strike for success this summer.

Marston’s Pedigree Marmite costs £3.49 (RRP), is alcohol free and will be available from June at most stores nationwide including Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Waitrose & Morrison’s just in time for the cricket madness. So, go and pledge your support to an England victory in the npower Ashes Series!

“Cricket is like Marmite, entirely eccentric; wholly British and something the rest of the World will never truly understand” Dickie Bird.

PERFECT GIFT FOR DAD'S ON THE GO- M&S SONY E-READER, £225.00
The new slim, portable and easy to use Sony Reader holds up to 160 electronic books (eBooks) at one time and hundreds more with the optional memory stick ports. Smaller than a typical paperback, its portable size makes it the perfect travel companion - with no need to pack hundreds of books, whether your dad's a commuter or keen traveller this is the perfect gift.

W: www.marksandspencer.com
T: 0845 609 0200

FOR CHOCOLATE LOVING DADS - HOTEL CHOCOLAT
Hero - milk chocolate tablet, £7 (200g)
From all-action heroes to those who just put the bins out every now and then... every heroic act deserves a reward, like this legendary tablet hewn out of solid chocolate - perfect for your own personal hero.
Liquid Chocolat - Macho, £7 (275g)
If you enjoy espresso coffee, then this is the chocolate equivalent. Made with pure, 100% cocoa for a profound chocolate kick yet without any harshness. A truly authentic chocolate drink.
Hotel Chocolat Stockist details:
In-store - via one of the 32 Hotel Chocolat Stores nationwide


Online - via the award-winning Hotel Chocolat website: www.hotelchocolat.co.uk
Mail order - by calling The Hotel Chocolat mail order line on: 08444 93 13 13

PERFECT FATHER’S DAY GIFTS TO SUIT DISHY DADDIES AND HELP RAISE MONEY FOR CHILDREN WITH CANCER
If you are struggling to find the perfect gift this Father’s Day then look no further as CLIC Sargent may have just the answer for you. The children’s cancer charity is offering everyone the chance to find the ideal present to show their Dads just how much they care.

The fun range of gifts carrying the ‘I’m a Dishy Daddy’ slogan, all at pocket friendly prices, is guaranteed to suit every type of Dad. Gifts include fun mugs, novelty tape measures and trendy t-shirts. And because Grandads are Dads too, there’s also an ‘I’m a Groovy Grandad’ range, meaning you can celebrate all the Dads in the family this June!

Gifts can all be ordered by telephone on 08451 206658 or online at www.yummymummy.org.uk making it easy for people to shop from the comfort of their own home in time for the special day (Sunday 21st June)! All the money raised will go directly to CLIC Sargent which provides families affected by childhood cancer, with clinical, practical and emotional support, every step of the way.

The range includes:

• ‘I’m a Dishy Daddy’ or ‘I’m a Groovy Grandad’ chunky black mug with white writing - £5

• ‘I’m a Dishy Daddy’ or ‘I’m a Groovy Grandad’ black and silver pocket-size tape measure - £3.50

• ‘I’m the Daddy’ cotton grey men’s t-shirt with black and white writing - £10

Sarah Gunn, National Events Manager for CLIC Sargent, said: “Father’s Day can often mean a plain old pair of socks so why not give a gift that makes a difference this year? You’ll not only be supporting CLIC Sargent but also putting a smile on your Dishy Daddy’s face! Every day 10 families are told the devastating news their child has cancer and buying these products is a great way to show your support.”

For more information, or to order products online, log onto www.yummymummy.org.uk or call 08451 206658.

FATHER’S DAY GIFTS FOR ALL BUDGETS

Under £5
If the credit crunch is pinching, you can still get a great Father’s Day gift. Show your Dad just how much he means to you with a special edition ‘Dad 1’ Toblerone – because extra-ordinary dads deserve extra-ordinary chocolate! RRP is £3.95 but make sure to look out for great in-store deals. Available from supermarkets nationwide.

Last year, a staggering 369 tonnes of Toblerone were sold in the four weeks leading up to Father’s Day – the equivalent of 7,000 Swiss mountain goats or one full Boeing 747!

£150-200
If you’re feeling generous this Father’s Day, why not invest in a new Samsung camera for your Dad?

Best for Sporty Dads
A camera for dads with a passion for action, the 12 megapixel ST50 features a 2.7” QVGA (230K) TFT LCD screen and Samsung's new "Smart Scene Recognition" technology. "Smart Scene Recognition" has 11 optimized picture pre-settings such as Portrait, Night portrait, Macro, Macro Colour, helping to take the perfect shot regardless of the conditions. He can also use these settings when sorting through his photos - making it quick and easy to find all the portrait, outdoor or macro images he’s taken. Samsung's innovative Face Detection technology can automatically detect faces and adjust auto focus and auto exposure to ensure better composition and image quality for portraits – whether he’s pointing at the referee or the star player. The premium quality stainless steel ST50 also features Samsung’s Digital Image Stabilization system, compensating for unwanted camera movement and subject blur - so pictures are always crisp and sharp focus, no matter which side is winning. The ST50, priced at £179, is available in mid grey, arty red and blue black from leading high street and online retailers.

Best for Gadget Fans
And if your dad is a gadget geek, the 5x Optical zoom PL60 is the perfect gift, presented in a slim compact design that doesn’t compromise on great photographic features. The 10 megapixel PL60 uses Samsung's new "Smart Scene Recognition" technology with 11 optimized picture pre-settings such as Portrait, Night portrait, Macro and Macro Colour, helping him to take the perfect shot regardless of the conditions. The camera also features Samsung’s unique Digital Contents Management system (DCM); a contents management program within the camera itself that significantly reduces the time it takes to find his favourite photos – so it’s quicker and easier to store and manage his photo collection. The clever navigation program automatically organizes photos based on the date they were taken, their contents, colour, or themes – so he’ll be able to share and enjoy his pictures easily with every member of the family. The PL60, priced at £129, is available in grey and black from leading high street and online retailers.

Customers requiring further information should visit samsungcamera.co.uk or call 0845 726 7864.

AN EXTRA SPECIAL GIFT FOR THE MAN WHO APPRECIATES WINE RIEDEL GRAPE SPECIFIC WINE GLASSES

Riedel’s grape specific wine glasses, the world’s first, make an extra special gift for the man who appreciates wine. Each glass is meticulously crafted by 25 artisans from molten crystal.

Riedel were the first to recognize that the bouquet, taste, balance and finish of wines are affected by the shape of the glass from which they are drunk. Each of the lead crystal glasses in the Sommelier Collection is designed specifically to complement different grape varieties. Whether your father prefers Burgundy or Bordeaux, the range of over 18 glasses caters for all tastes and will enhance the quality of his wine drinking experience.

The Sommelier glasses range from £40 to £90 each.

Stockist number: 08448 001143 or log onto www.riedel.co.uk

FOOTBALL AND FACIAL PACKAGE AT THE PRINCIPE DI SAVOIA
Spoil football fanatics with the “Football and Facial” package available at the 5-star Hotel Principe di Savoia, a member of the Dorchester Collection, in central Milan, the world football and fashion capital. This exclusive package allows male guests to experience VIP treatment like current long-term hotel resident David Beckham.

The Hotel Principe di Savoia “Football and Facial” package starts at €1556 and includes accommodation for a 2-night stay, tickets to see either AC Milan or Inter-Milan at San Siro Stadium with dedicated entrance and seats in the exclusive Main Tribune spectator area, a specialist men’s facial at the Club 10 Fitness and Beauty Centre and a range of additional delights usually reserved for the footballing elite.

PETIT LOUIS
Petit Louis is 5 cl of Louis XIII cognac from the House of Remy Martin, producer of the world’s finest Champagne Cognac. Presented in a 5cl baccarat crystal decanter created by French designer Phillippe Di Meo and embellished with 24-carat gold, it is displayed in a red and gold hinged case.

It takes 100 years and three generations of cellar masters to achieve the sublime blend of flavours, from passion fruit and honeysuckle to aromatic nutmeg and ginger. The Petit Louis limited edition is available at Harvey Nichols, Selfridges and Harrods and is priced at £250 (rrp).

ZILLI
ZILLI’s 2009 cufflink collection are exquisitely crafted and would prove to become family heirlooms.

This collection includes semi-precious stones such as onyx, tiger’s eye, chalcedony (pictured) and precious stones including emeralds and rubies.

The cufflinks have been designed in a variety of forms including squares and rectangles embellished in three shades of gold, octagons, 8-point stars and other ornate designs.

Founded in 1970 and chaired by its founder Alain Schimel, ZILLI is one of the few remaining family-run luxury clothing labels.

Each piece created by ZILLI is fashioned with painstaking care and intricate attention to detail.

ZIGGIZIGGI.COM - A perfect gift from the family to Dad!
Ziggiziggi.com is a fast growing online retailer and puts together exciting collections of well designed and out of the ordinary home accessories and gifts.

Pamela Aaronson is ziggiziggi.com’s founder and creative director. She is responsible for the range of quality and affordable products which are either exclusive to Ziggi Ziggi or are not readily available on the high street. Ziggiziggi’s also offers a gift wrapping service

1 Halo crystal tumbler - set of 2 -£ 22.50
Set of 2 beautiful 24% finest lead cut crystal tumblers hand cut with a contemporary circular design, designed by 24 Crystal - presented in a gift box

2 Wine decanter - £ 35.00
Stunning ultra modern glass wine decanter designed by Zone of Denmark - height: 35 cm -1 litre

3 Perpetual calendar - £ 10.00
Contemporary design neat desk calendar made from chrome by Philippi of Germany - 4cm x 5cm

4 Business card case - £ 16.50

5 Set of 4 black photograph frames - £ 28.00
Set of 4 minimal square black lacquered wooden photograph frames which can all fit inside each other

6 Spring action salt & pepper mill set -£ 40.00
Add style to your table with this funky slimline salt and pepper mill set with a spring action made from finest stainless steel with a matte finish designed by Zone of Denmark

Set of 4 shot glasses - black - £ 22.00
Set of 4 contemporary handmade Prescott shot glasses with a matte black etched stem beautifully presented in a satin lined gift box - also ideal for liqueurs

3D montage photograph frame - £ 95.00
Unique and contemporary 3D montage photograph frame which holds up to 15 photographs on a trendy black acrylic backing with magnetic plexiglass cubes all of different depths to display your favourite photographs - dimensions: 34cm x 23cm x 7.5cm

www.ziggiziggi.com

BOUTIQUE INDIAN COOKERY CLASS FOR DAD THIS FATHER'S DAY
Ren’s Kitchen, London’s boutique Indian cookery school has an exclusive one-off deal this Father’s Day. Buy a gift voucher for a group class and get one free for your Dad at the same time before 21st June, saving you a huge £99!

Ren’s Kitchen provides the ultimate bespoke (one to one) and group cookery classes (no more than 6 people) for complete beginners to the very experienced! Group classes are small and intimate with set menus. The private classes are tailor made to suit your needs and are all completely hands on, giving you the opportunity to learn to cook the perfect chicken curry from scratch or sharpen your Indian culinary skills.

Her classes are held in her private home kitchen studio in Edgware. Ren provides all the necessary ingredients and expert tuition and at the end of the class you can take home food enough for two people. You also get to keep Ren’s amazing recipes to try out on your friends and family.

These are some of the most popular Indian dishes that you can learn from scratch:
Starters:
Samosa’s (Vegetable, Chicken or Lamb)
Authentic Chicken Tikka
Lamb Kebab
Mains:
Ren’s Chicken Curry
Ren’s Lamb Curry
Lamb Madras
Chicken Dhansak
Vegetable Jalfrazi
Saag Aloo
Tarka Dal
Biriynai
Saag Paneer
Accompaniments
Chapattis
Pulau Rice
Cucumber Raita

To purchase this exclusive Father’s Day gift voucher deal please contact Ren on 07880 548 227. For more information on Ren’s Kitchen please visit www.renskitchen.com

FATHER’S DAY GIFTS WHATEVER YOUR DAD DESIRES….
Show your appreciation for your Dad this Father’s Day with a truly memorable gift, from Dads who love driving to Fathers who dream of flying, we have gifts for all!

BERG
For Dads who dream of owning a Ferrari, the Ferrari FXX Exclusive Go Kart from Berg is the ultimate gift for Father’s Day. With its aerodynamic spoilers and side skirts the Ferrari FXX Exclusive is an impressive presence on any circuit. With no less than 7 gears, 12-inch "lightweight metal" wheel rims, with ultra flat super slick X-treme tyres, you’ll accelerate into pole position in no time. Your top speed and lap times can be closely monitored using the digital dashboard computer. Additional to the unrivaled performances the soft-grip leather-look steering wheel and soft sport seat ensure unparalleled racing comfort. You can drive the Ferrari FXX away for £ 1559.00

Scalextric
Does your Dad think he’s got what it takes to tackle The Stig and push his driving skills to the limit around Gambon corner in a super car? Well now he can really see how he would fare against the mighty Stig with the Scalextric Top Gear ‘Powerlaps’ set priced £110. The ‘Powerlaps’ set is the ultimate Father’s Day gift for any Scalextric fan guaranteed to keep all Dads happy this year.

iPilot
Europe’s first shopping centre flight simulator is guaranteed to be a hit this Father’s Day with any dad who has dreams of learning to fly or has ever wondered what really happens in the cockpit of an airliner. iPilot (www.ipilot.me <http://www.ipilot.me/> ) is Europe’s first affordable flight simulator to be located in a highly convenient venue, giving dads the chance to experience the thrill of taking control of a Boeing 737-800 airliner and landing at any of 500 world airports, all without leaving the shopping centre. The UK’s ultimate flying experience takes off at Bluewater from June 20th 2009, just in time for Father’s Day on the 21st.

GBK
Treat your Dad, in fact take the whole family along, to your local Gourmet Burger Kitchen and treat yourselves to every man’s favourite food...the burger!

There’s something for everyone on the menu from the premier Buffalo Burger range exclusive to GBK from the world famous Laverstoke Park Farm and build your own burger so you can have everything you love in one bun to lighter options for figure conscious mums and smaller burgers for the children.

Check out www.gbkinfo.co.uk for the latest offers and to find your nearest restaurant and for the latest deals on offer.

A MUST FOR ANY WEATHER ENTHUSIAST
Oregon Scientific Full Wireless Weather Station
A must for any weather enthusiast the WMR80 is ideal for the home or office, providing local weather forecasting. The rainy, snowy, cloudy and sunny icons give a forecast within a glance. In addition, the handy little device will provide indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity as well as barometric pressure, wind speed and direction, and a rainfall reading with bar graphs. Available from www.oregonscientific.co.uk at £99.99. Also available from John Lewis.

This practical gadget also functions as a clock and calendar. Beautifully styled, the simple to read display makes it perfect for any room in the house. With a home weather station you’ll be able to predict the weather instantly without having to wait for the morning forecast on the TV or radio

Oregon Scientific Metal Weather Station; BAR908HG
Combining a contemporary clean style with high tech, this weather forecaster will let you know whether its rain or shine and also features a radio controlled clock to ensure it is always accurate. The 12-24 hour Weather Station will let you know the indoor and outdoor temperatures and humidity as well as indicating the future weather conditions on the stylish blue icons. The Metal Weather Station is available from www.oregonscientific.co.uk at £79.99.

Providing all the weather and time information you need to help Dad decide between a t-shirt or a raincoat, the Weather Station also features a pressure reader on the sleek easy to read LCD display. The weather forecast will let you know what the day has in store through the sunny, partly cloudy, cloudy rainy and snow icons that are displayed.

Oregon Scientific ATC5K Action Camera
Whether you’re cycling down the side of a mountain or watching the family from the après ski bar, this water-proof, hands free video camera will capture all your extreme sporting feats, complete with viewfinder so you don’t miss a trick. Capture up to 2 hours of footage in the toughest environments and now with an incorporated viewfinder, it’s never been easier to make those action packed recordings. Available now from www.oregonscientific.co.uk at £149.99

Suitable for any action on the mountains, the sea or rough terrain the camera is waterproof up to 10 feet and shock resistant and will make those harsh rides or tough jumps seem like a breeze when you replay them. The new 1.5” colour LCD screen, photo capture function and up to 4GB of memory makes the ATC5K, the latest in the action camera family, the most advanced and powerful version of the video camera yet.

FATHER’S DAY AT COVENT GARDEN APPLE MARKET
For the Dad that has everything, unearth a treasure this Father’s Day and surprise him with something truly unique.
Covent Garden Apple Market has something for every Dad, from the style conscious, to the art lover to the sports fan.
Home of original art and craft, Covent Garden Apple Market showcases the best in British hand-made goods. From vibrant hand-painted silk ties or sterling silver cufflinks to hand-painted caricatures of your Dad’s favourite sportsmen – you are guaranteed to put a smile on Dad’s face this Father’s Day!

Contemporary, London photographs by Yvonne McSherry
Hand-painted caricatures by Mark Tabbener
Hand-woven, Sterling silver cufflinks by Michael Zadeh
Unique and vibrant, hand-painted silk ties by Lorna Neary
Hand-painted Punch Prints by Ken H Punter
Luxury, exotic canvases by Fabrice Jouet
Hand-painted silk waistcoats by Pat Parker

TREAT YOUR DAD TO A PORSCHE FOR FATHER’S DAY
Stuck for the ideal gift for your dad this Father’s Day? Why not treat him to his dream car, without the hefty price tag.

Motormouse is a wireless mouse based on the Porsche 911. The must-have gadget for every man’s desk, Motormouse is the ideal gift for every car enthusiast.

Available in black, silver or metallic red, with chrome alloy wheels and real rubber tyres, Motormouse has three sensitivity settings and includes the smallest 2.4G wireless receiver in the world.

It even comes with its own super-glide mouse mat for optimum performance and soft carrying pouch for easy travelling.

Since its launch, Motormouse has already received industry acclaim, picking up the Garmin T3 Award and the Top Gear Gadget Award.

Priced at just £29.99, including batteries, Motormouse is only available direct from www.motor-mouse.net.

CANDY CAKES HAS LAUNCHED A YUMMY FATHER’S DAY RANGE!
For all Dads with a sweet tooth, Candy Cakes has launched a yummy Father’s Day range! Blueberry, chocolate or poppy seed - choose from a wide range of flavours all topped with a football, scoop or letter sweets on colorful icing. Candy Cakes will make any father’s heart melt on June 21! Take home a box to show your dad how much he means, or treat him to a bespoke cake and delicious milkshake with a family outing to any of Candy Cakes’ colourful London cafes. Prices start from £2.90 Cakes available from www.candycakes.eu or in one of their four central London cafes.

SHOW YOUR FATHER HOW MUCH HE MEANS WITH LAMAISONDUCHOCOLAT.CO.UK
Show your father how much he means this Father’s Day with an exquisite mosaic of chocolate ganaches produced from the finest cocoa beans harvested from Ghana, Ivory coast, Nigeria, Madagascar, Venezuela and Jamaica.

Prices 185gr - £34.04 Available from the London Piccadilly Boutique, at Harrods and selected items from www.lamaisonduchocolat.co.uk

SPOIL FATHERS EVERYWHERE WITH A BOTTLE OF NICOLAS FEUILLATTE BRUT VINTAGE 2003 CHAMPAGNE –
This lively, pale gold champagne bursts with aromas of honey and delicious hints of stewed apples, peaches and white plums. What better treat to enjoy with your dad in the sunshine on the longest day of the year with a picnic in style in the garden, city parks or country hills? Available at Majestic for £29.99

IF WINE IS YOUR FATHER’S PASSION, WHY NOT PUSH THE BOAT OUT AND TAKE HIM ON THE TRIP OF A LIFETIME?
Why not take him to one of Bernard Magrez’s own chateau? Not only will your father be able to indulge in fine dining accompanied by some of Bernard Magrez’s best wines from around the world, including his exceptional Japanese wine, but he will also get the chance to travel in style by Rolls Royce, helicopter or even by private jet if requested! Or wow your Dad with your knowledge of rare and fine wines by gifting him Bernard Magrez’s Château Pape Clément 2006 vintage. The aromas of spiced fruits and honey, and its plush fruit texture leap out from the glass making it an elegant wine to remember – perfect for this special occasion. This exquisite, award-winning wine is currently available at Harrods for £67.50.

TREAT YOUR DAD THIS FATHER’S DAY TO A DAY HE WILL NEVER FORGET WITH A VINOPOLIS EXPERIENCE.
Tantalise his tastebuds with a Flavour Map Whisky Masterclass where he can explore the flavours of four of Scotland’s finest single malt whiskies under the tutelage of whisky expert Colin Dunn. Available on Saturday 20th June at 4.30pm for £35 per person. Why not indulge him with an exclusive Wine & Dine experience combining wine, food and rugby. Take the Vinopolis Grapevine tour, indulging in 5 wine tastings, a Bombay Sapphire cocktail and a ‘How to Taste Wine' session before finishing the day with a one course lunch with a pint in Brew Wharf where the British Lions game will be showing on the big screen. Available at £35 per person. Or combine a gift with a Vinopolis experience for an unforgettable present - ‘Father’s Day in a Box’ made up of two tickets to the Spirit of Vinopolis wine tour with a giftset of four miniature whiskies. Available at £55

BLACK & DECKER® – TOOLS AND GADGETS THAT DADS WILL LOVE
Put a smile on dad’s face this Father’s Day - forget novelty socks, ties and shaving kits. Men love toys that they can actually play with and use to show off their skills. Let Black & Decker® take the stress away with our guide to nifty gadgets and tools that make the ideal Father’s Day gifts.

The new Autoselect® Screwdriver (£37.99) is a great gadget that men will love. It boasts a lithium ion battery which not only makes it lightweight and easy to handle, it also ensures that the tool stays charged and ready to use for up to 18 months. As with the other tools in this range, it is controlled by a series of task led settings displayed on an easy to read picture menu. Another key feature is the magnetic retractable screw holder which holds the screw in place so it can be used with just one hand. This tool is ideal for taking the hassle out of everything from flat packed furniture to a range of quick fix household DIY jobs.

The Autowrench™ (£29.99) lends a modern twist to an old household essential. Made from heat treated hardened steel, the Autowrench™ adjusts to fit a variety of nuts and bolts with just one touch of a button. Gone are the days of frantically fiddling with awkward settings which more often than not result in everything falling to the floor. With 185 ft/lb’s of torque this tool box staple takes the stress out of a whole host of DIY tasks.

If the man of your house is complaining about the credit crunch and how much new things cost, set him up with the new Compact Mouse® Sander (£44.99). Not only can this versatile tool be used for sanding, it can also be used for a range of reviving maintenance jobs from rust removal to glass cleaning or polishing metal. The compact design gets the DIY’er closer to the surface for greater control and the effective dust filtration system ensures a cleaner working area. The soft palm and ergonomic design provides added comfort taking any irritation out of the job.

Men love a clean car and the Dustbuster® Pivot® Auto Vac from Black & Decker® (£44.99) will help keep his car in tip top condition. Designed specifically for the automotive market this handy and compact cleaner makes fast work of dirt and grime. This model boasts a pivoting head that locks into 10 different cleaning positions, an extendable crevice tool and a flexible hose with brush to efficiently tackle even the most hard to reach spots. The generous five metre cable, which plugs directly into the cigarette lighter, means no straining to reach the boot, while the compact storage bag means the Pivot® Auto Vac slots neatly away.

For general enquiries, stockists, service and technical advice, please contact 01753 567055 or visit www.blackanddecker.eu

A TIME TO SAVOUR, A TIME TO SHARE THE JOHNNIE WALKER® BLUE LABEL™ WALKER & SON GIFT EDITION
The House of Walker celebrates Father’s Day 2009 with the Johnnie Walker® Blue Label™ Walker & Son gift set – the perfect way to bring together generations through a stunning tasting experience.

Presented in a deep blue lacquered case, this Johnnie Walker Blue Label Blended Scotch Whisky set contains an individually numbered bottle of Johnnie Walker Blue Label and two bespoke tumblers.

A gift of Johnnie Walker Blue Label is the ultimate recognition of success, as favoured by influential men across the country. Designed in association with Scotch tasting glass pioneers Glencairn Crystal, the glasses in the gift set transport the drinker into the World of Blue. They are effortlessly simple yet substantial in design: a classic square base inspired by the Johnnie Walker bottle flows into a sleek globe that cradles the whisky, holding its rich aromas of smoke, cream, sandalwood and honey for a sensorial drinking experience.

Harvey Nichols will also be celebrating this Father’s Day by offering a unique gift package whereby customers can provide their loved one’s with a unique Father’s Day experience. With every bottle of Johnnie Walker Blue Label purchased in store, customers will receive an invitation to a one on one complimentary tasting experience in store, to take place on the 4th or 18th July, hosted by a Johnnie Walker ambassador. The tasting will help reveal the characteristics and subtleties of Johnnie Walker Blue Label as well as provide an opportunity to discover the fascinating heritage and history of the Walker family – the ideal way for fathers and sons to share time, and a glass of Blue Label, together. In the week before Father’s Day, customers will also have the opportunity to personalise their bottle by having it engraved with a message of their choice (available on 13th and 20th June).

For the admired and respected father, the man who truly has everything, Johnnie Walker Blue Label is the ultimate Father’s Day gift. Hand-selected from some of the rarest and finest casks in the Johnnie Walker reserves, Blue Label is a complex and profound blended Scotch whisky, with a remarkable smoothness and velvety texture: the definitive expression of the whisky blender’s art. It is best savoured with a palate cleansed and cooled by iced water.

With a RRP of £220, the Johnnie Walker® Blue Label™ Walker & Son gift set is available from early May at Harvey Nichols, Selfridges, Harrods, Fortnum & Mason and other luxury retailers, as well as the online store www.thewhiskyexchange.com/.

FOR THE MAN WHO HAS EVERYTHING -PERFECT GIFTS FOR FATHER’S DAY FROM GLENFIDDICH-

If you struggle to think of what to buy the man who has everything, make this Father’s Day one to remember with a gift from Glenfiddich, the world’s most-awarded single malt Scotch whisky. There are a wide range of gifts available, from Glenfiddich’s signature 12, 15 and 18 Year Olds to its rare 40 and 50 Year Old variants – whichever you choose, you’re sure to secure brownie points with Dad.

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - £26.49 RRP

Reward Dad with a bottle of the world’s favourite single malt Scotch whisky – Glenfiddich 12 Year Old. Aged for 12 years in American and Spanish oak casks, this award winning whisky delivers complex rounded flavours with elegant notes of fresh pear and subtle oak. A reassuringly consistent dram, Glenfiddich 12 Year Old is enjoyed by fathers in over 180 countries worldwide.

Glenfiddich 15 Year Old - £31.69 RRP

Glenfiddich 15 Year Old is made using a process unique amongst Scotch whisky distillers – inspired by sherry makers in Jerez, Spain. Having matured in three types of oak cast; sherry, bourbon and new oak, the whisky is left to marry in a handcrafted Solera Vat until its distinctive notes of rich fruit, spice and honey are realised. Dad is sure to love this richly layered single malt’s silky smooth taste and intriguingly complex aroma.

Glenfiddich 18 Year Old - £37.99 RRP

A fitting gift for the whisky connoisseur, Glenfiddich 18 Year Old is fine testament to the art of the distillery’s craftsmen. Matured in the finest Oloroso sherry and bourbon casks this robust single malt balances notes of oak, spiced apple and aromatic cinnamon on the nose. The taste delivers rich dried fruit, candy peel and dates to create a powerful yet sublimely mellow whisky – the perfect dram to celebrate Father’s Day.

Connoisseur distillery tours – £20/person

As the Grant family understands, Father’s Day is the perfect time to spend quality father-daughter time together, so why not treat your father to the ultimate gift – a trip to the Scottish Highlands to visit the Glenfiddich distillery.

Glenfiddich offers carefully planned distillery trips with an itinerary designed to allow you and your father time to take in the history of Glenfiddich and get to grips with the whisky-making process – all topped off nicely with a nosing and tasting session. Informal and relaxed, this is the perfect environment to learn more about Glenfiddich whisky, its production and why it has managed to maintain its award-winning taste over the last 120 years.

Whether you choose to spend a weekend with your father at the Glenfiddich distillery or a bottle of 12, 15 or 18 Year Old whisky for him to enjoy at leisure, Glenfiddich has everything you need to treat your Dad to a day to remember.

Glenfiddich Fathers

To celebrate Father’s Day 2009, Glenfiddich is offering a bottle of its signature 12 Year Old whisky to every man in the UK who becomes a Dad on the 21st June (Father’s Day). To claim their bottle, the proud father simply has to send a scan of their newborn’s birth certificate to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . What’s more, all new fathers who apply will automatically be entered into a draw to win an all expenses paid trip to the Glenfiddich distillery. There, the winning dad will even reserve a bottle of 21 Year Old, which he can pass on to his child on their 21st birthday – a once-in-a-life time opportunity for any new father.

For further information, visit the Glenfiddich website at http://shop.glenfiddich.com/shop

COCKBURN’S PORT
Cockburn’s port is looking really chic and contemporary in its new packaging, making it a refreshing and inspiring gift for the 21st June.
To break the mould this Father’s Day, try the new way to drink port - chilled COCKBURN’S 10 Year Old Tawny Port. It tastes delectable before or after a summer’s day meal, and having been aged in oak casks, it is ready to drink straightaway – not need for decanting!

Or why not treat your Dad to a day learning how to cook up a Cockburn’s storm at Brook Hall Cookery School?

Cockburn’s has teamed up with Steve Bulmer, the co-owner and head chef at Brook Hall Cookery School (former chef and director of the Raymond Blanc Cookery School at La Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons) to develop a series of Cockburn’s inspired recipes that will impress any gastronome’s taste buds. Dads can perfect their cooking skills in a hands-on class where chef Steve Bulmer will personally guide you through the recipes, imparting his expert hints and tips. Book onto a Brook Hall Seasonal Dinner Party course (sponsored by Cockburn’s port) http://www.brookhall.net

DEVOTED TO DAD? FLATTER HIM THIS FATHER’S DAY WITH A STYLISH BOTTLE OF COURVOISIER ®
Courvoisier ® has classic gifts for connoisseurs covered this Father’s Day. With a complete showcase of sophisticated cognacs to suit any budget, the UK’s number one is sure to help you find the perfect present. So whether he is the classic and traditional type, the cool Dad who is a cut above the rest or the man in your life whom you would be lost without, Courvoisier is the cognac to show him he’s the best.

Courvoisier Initiale Extra is an elegant and rare blend of eaux de vies that has been aged for up to a century. A highly sought after rarity, desired by men all over the world, Initiale Extra is the perfect gift for this special occasion and ideal for the man who has everything. Initiale Extra is a superb example of fine cognac; a blend of Grand Champagne and Borderies grapes which indulge the senses with a complex range of aromas and flavours. Luxurious in its composition, the scent of humid forest and truffles overlie rich aromas of port and cedar wood which are followed by spicy hints of cinnamon, orange peel, dried apricot and fruit cake. This cognac explodes in the mouth and is deep and harmonious in flavour, yet maintains its elegant and delicate feel, leaving you with a long and perfect finish. Courvoisier Intitale Extra is available from Harrods, RRP £250.

Courvoisier XO Imperial is one of the world’s finest XO blends and just the present for the most dependable man in your life. Crafted from a blend of over 40 fine cognacs and aged for up to 35 years, the artistry of the Courvoisier blending process is exquisitely played out in the velvety texture and opulent aroma. Rising from the rich blend are prominent aromas of crème brulée, testament to the way our barrels are charred by hand, whilst candied orange is indicative of the grapes from the Grande Champagne cru and the subtle iris flower is characteristic of the fine Borderies, aged in humid warehouses for up to three decades.

Courvoisier VSOP Fine Champagne Smooth and refined with warm hints of vanilla and heady summer flowers, Courvoisier VSOP Fine Champagne is an exclusive blend of grapes from two of the finest crus, Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne, resulting in an exceptional cognac any man would be proud to own. After meticulous crafting and blending over a period lasting up to 10 years, Courvoisier VSOP Fine Champagne imparts a delicate bouquet of dried fruit with exotic floral and vanilla notes. Vanilla is the quintessential aroma of a quality cognac, released in the first stage of the ageing process; a secondary level of dried fruit is the result of the cognac’s distillation with the lees, whilst the heady scent of summer flowers shine through from the Grande Champagne grapes. Courvoisier VSOP Fine Champagne is available from Asda, Sainsburys, Tesco, Waitrose and Morrisons, RRP £27.75. Courvoisier’s expertise and craftsmanship prevail throughout the range, so whichever marque you choose to bestow upon Dad, you can be sure it will impress and deliver on its promise of excellence. For more information please visit www.courvoisier.com. Enjoy Courvoisier responsibly.

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