Everyone has ended up buying something for their old man that seemed like a good idea at the time, and then found out years later that the item never actually ended up seeing the light of day.
And let’s be honest, most of us have also been guilty of forgetting the date until the very last minute – which often results in a panic purchase of a four-pack from the local shop.
Don’t let Father’s Day creep up on you this year. Get dad a proper gift.
We’ve got some ideas…
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BBQ Tool Set
Amazon
You just know dad is already waiting for the bad weather to go away so he can resume grilling. He was in his element earlier this spring.
That’s why a set of top-notch BBQ tools will always go down a treat.
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There are a couple of cracking-looking kits over on Amazon, including this fancy toolset here. There’s also a cheaper alternative if your budget is a little tight.
Personalised Pint Glass
Prezzybox
For that BBQ, dad will need a refreshing cold drink. It’s the law.
With a personalised glass, there can never be any doubt as to who that beer belongs to.
Ordinary chocolate is often a good shout, but handing over a bar of Dairy Milk on Father’s Day won’t look like much thought has gone into the buying process.
This towering personalised cup, on the other hand, will show you’ve definitely put in the legwork this year.
Just be warned you might need to pick dad up off the sofa when he’s done gorging…
This gift is a bit like train-spotting for spirit enthusiasts.
If dad is big whiskey drinker, he will have already made his way through many of the classics – but this scratch poster will point him in the right direction of which blends he still needs to sample.
Home Bargains has announced a special two-day closure of all UK stores
Emily Sergeant
Home Bargains has, once again, announced it’ll be closing all its UK stores on both Boxing Day and New Year’s Day this year.
And it’s to make sure staff get a ‘well deserved break’.
After what has been yet another busy year for the retail industry, many workers have been left feeling like they could do with a little extra time off, which is why Home Bargains is following on with what has become a now-annual tradition by shutting up shop on two bank holidays.
All of our stores will be closing for Boxing Day & New Years Day.
Announcing the move in a post on social media, the discount retailer confirmed: “All of our stores will be closing for Boxing Day and New Years Day. We would like to thank all our colleagues for how hard you have worked this past year, and want you to relax and enjoy the Christmas break with your loved ones.”
Of course, this isn’t the first time the retailer has kept its doors shut on bank holidays.
Many shoppers will recall it has made the same decision to give hardworking staff a break every year since 2019.
Explaining a little more about the decision taken to close all its stores, Home Bargains said: “As a family-run business, we know the importance of being together at Christmas with those we care about most, now more than ever.
“This is our way of saying thank you to our colleagues for their continued hard work and dedication.”
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Two Greggs in Manchester will be serving their breakfast menu in the evening next week
Emily Sergeant
Who says breakfast has to end at 11am?
In news that’s set to be music to the ears of breakfast lovers in Manchester, Greggs is giving them exactly what they want.
We all know that brunch is a ‘thing’ by now, so now it’s time for brinner to make a name for itself instead, as Greggs has teamed up with Heinz to bring its much-loved breakfast menu back for tea time, kicking off from 4pm onwards.
The move comes as a new survey has found that the majority of Mancs (69%) admit to enjoying eating breakfast food in the evening, saying it’s ‘convenient and comforting’ – even ranking breakfast as a ‘more important’ meal than tea, as well (38% vs 36%).
Two Greggs in Manchester will be serving their breakfast menu in the evening next week / Credit: Greggs (Supplied)
Greggs says it has ‘lost count’ of the amount of customers that have tried to order breakfast items after the usual cut-off time, especially in Greater Manchester.
But luckily for those breakfast-loving Mancs, they can finally get their favourite breakfast and sauce pairing long after the morning rush is over next… but only at two Greggs branches, and only for a very limited time.
On Wednesday 14 and Thursday 15 October, the Heinz x Greggs Brinner collab will be available at Greggs St Mary’s Gate and Greggs Oxford Road, from 4-7pm only.
“We’ve lost count of the number of customers who have tried their luck ordering breakfast after 11am, so when Heinz came to us with the idea of making Brinner a reality, it felt like the perfect excuse to give the people what they want,” explained Zoe Harris, who is the Customer Director at Greggs.
“And let’s be honest, a Greggs Bacon Roll just wouldn’t be the same without a squeeze of Heinz Tomato Ketchup.”
The Manc -
11th June 2020 
