Inspiration for thank you presents to colleagues please.

bylromarha

I am leaving the school where I teach next week.

I have lots of good friends I work with there.

I want to get something memorable and long lasting for the people who have supported me in my career, but lack inspiration.

I can only think of pretty shiny things for them.

3 ladies in particular who I want to thank, in their 50s. Budget £15-£20 each.

Any ideas? Pllleeeeaaaasssseeee!!!!

nearlyrich

Not an easy one is it? I never know what I want when anyone askes for ideas for birthday or Christmas for me so I am probably the worst person to comment, I will give it a go with a bracelet or necklace perhaps?

BonandDom

When I left my last job it was christmas time so I bought each of my colleagues a special tree ornament - so they'd remember me each year - not that that helps you as its the wrong time of tear :-)

lizziebabe

Have they got gardens? Perhaps a plant, so when they see it, will remember you.

lollipopsarah

Wow that's a hard one I reckon maybe you could ask the 3 special friends around/take out for a meal maybe, as for the rest it may sound a bit daft but maybe a good kettle for the staff room - one of those flash ones where you push a button and get one cup of water (iykwim).
Failing that just a thankyou and a hug.
xx

browneyedbazzi

If they're gardeners then a plant (perennial or a tree, not an annual obviously!) would be a lovely gift.

When I left my last job there were a couple of people in particular who had been really supportive and I bought them each a personal gift. One lady I got a pretty leather bound notebook to help her in studying because she was on a lower grade and was trying to work her way up to my old role (she used to come to me with questions/for advice so I told her if she had something to query she could keep a note of it and then get in touch and I'd try to help) and the other I bought a bangle like these (not the set, an individual one that had a phrase appropriate for her): http://www.lisaangel.co.uk/Set-Meaningful-Words-Multi-Bangles?keyword=set%20ban

I really like lisa angel for girly gifts - the stuff is really nice, has a personal feel about it and looks fantastic for the prices (especially with the current sale!) and the service is very good.

fluffysox

A nice house plant they can take home or brighten up their classroom. Or as others have said invite them round for a nice meal and some wine. Nicely written card? Flowers always go down well but don't last long.

clrat25

Don't know if it's what you're thinking, but Keiller's china shop have Swarovski crystal pens at 19.99 - if you sign up to their newsletter they quite often send out 10% discount codes and have free delivery
http://www.keillerschinashop.co.uk/item/SWAROVSKISTATIONARY_SWAROVSKI1097056CrystallineLadyBallpointPenIndicoliteSleekBluePearlinaStylishBlueVelvetPouch_719_210_16785_1.html