Gifts for 20 people.Any ideas ?

I am retiring soon and would like to buy a small present for all
the help etc. I have been given by the ladies.They are all in their 60s
can only think of flowers if that the best option where to get so many bunches from ? Any other ideas?

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  • vulpix
    vulpix Posts: 2,281
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    The supermarkets are getting pots of mini daffs and other bulbs in.They last longer than flowers and are cheaper and they can be planted in the garden afterwards.

    When I left work I just gave them a box of biscuits,a box of tea bags and a jar of coffee.
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  • Katiehound
    Katiehound Posts: 7,513
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    2 days ago local Morrison's had pots of mini daffodils reduced to 50 pence each. They would make a nice gift as first of all they were a couple of weeks (at least) away from flowering and then could be planted out.
    May not be available in all stores- or in the quantity you need
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  • DigForVictory
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    Talk to a market stallholder who does these potted bulbs? They may be able to sort you a bulk order.
    Or you could buy the bulbs, the pots & a few metres of ribbon & plant 'em up yourself? More personal, but more effort. May save you a fair wad?

    There are also bulk flatpack gift boxes on ebay, which you could fill with home baking? Many ways to say thankyou!
  • suejb2
    suejb2 Posts: 1,918
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    What's your budget per person? See where I'maiming for.
    Life is like a bath, the longer you are in it the more wrinkly you become.
  • Looking to spend up to £10 per person
  • suejb2
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    How about a plant, shrub or bush. Once cut flowers have died they have served their purpose with a plant at least they live longer and therefore you are remembered (thanked) longer.

    Can you take them out for afternoon tea.

    A bit cheesy, what about a photo shoot of them all rather like the class photos from school days
    Life is like a bath, the longer you are in it the more wrinkly you become.
  • Sephs
    Sephs Posts: 33 Forumite
    What about potted orchids? I bought one for my OH for our anniversary last year and it's still thriving now. The blooms dropped and sprouted again quite quickly.

    It's lasted much longer than a bunch of flowers, and she admires (and talks to it!) it every day!
  • Coffee mug with your pic on it and a general thank you message to everyone. You can have it made online as there are several online sellers that does that.
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