I wanna idea of what to buy my dad for his 60th?

babyangel10

Hi guys,

Sorry if in the wrong place, please move if ness.

My dear old dad is 60 on Oct 8th and I want some ideas as to what to buy him that would be memorable.

He's not really into rally driving or the like, but likes Birds of Prey, scenery, gardening, DIY, nature - that kinda thing. I would be looking to spend about £60-80 max really.

I bought my Mum some theatre tix for her 60th birthday which is Oct 1st (trust me to have bl00dy parents with 'coming of age' b/d's a week apart!), but that's not Dad's bag, so any suggestions are most welcome.

I have got a photographer friend who would do some family shots as one idea, but getting hold of her isn't easy!

Thanks for any ideas

Nile

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Nile

twinmummy+2-2

Hiya, What about a falconry course? Not sure whereabouts he is based but a v quick search came up with one in Sussex at £95, I'm sure you could negotiate a discount.
Or national trust membership if he likes getting out and about (it's what I'm thinking of buying my dad (63) for xmas. RSPB membership? The photo idea sounds good too.
All I can think of off the top of my head. I'm sure there'll be plenty of other suggestions soon.

alison6692

Hello x

What about tickets to see the Alan Titchmarsh Show in London - These are free CLICK!

My hubby loves gardening and loves Alan Titchmarsh so I wrote to Alan via his agent and got him to sign a wedding Congratulations card which he loved.

RHS membership CLICK - Hubby got this as a Bday pressie and its fab! You get free seeds and stuff.

Bird Box with camera

Chelsea Flower Show tickets - will have to give him an IOU as they don't go on sale until Oct 29th CLICK

Falcon experience day £125 ( may need to split this with your Mum or someone) CLICK

What about a luxury meal on a steam train CLICK

Hope some of those help x

Alison xxx

emmilou

Hiya
For my dads 50th we gave him a hot air balloon flight. He loved it, it was about £100 and included champagne, certificate and photo. We all chipped in so it wasn't too pricey

Emma

Leoglas

Hi. Here's a useful website that you might find something nice for your Dad. It includes wildlife options: http://www.redletterdays.co.uk/home/index.asp