Father's Day 2017
A dozen top ideas to treat the old chap on 18 June
Yes, it’s that time of year again where we thank the old boy for all his help over the years!
Teaching us to drive, putting his hand in his pocket every five minutes and stopping mum from killing us after we get our messy hands all over her clean carpet – let’s face it, he’s been a man of patience!
So, with Father’s Day on Sunday 18 June, if you haven't thought of a way of treating your dad, let SwindonWeb offer a dozen top ideas for a little bit of inspiration. With the clock ticking and the words 'fully booked' looming large, make sure you get in there quickly and book up for a nice family lunch. Come on, treat pops for once!
1. A gift for the family man
Cast & Present in the craft village at Studley Grange can take a finger, hand, foot or paw print, a child's artwork or loved ones signature to create a keyring or keepsake made from solid silver, stone or ceramic. ‘Love You, Dad xxx’
2. ‘For the dapper Dad’
Deacon's Jewellers in Swindon always has something a little special for dad - be it a fancy watch or a nice pair of cuff links.
And do we love these ones with their own USBs or what! Plus there's loads of others to choose from too in their Old Town store.
The Swindon Designer Outlet have been searching high and low for the perfect gift for this Father’s Day.
From the trendy dad to the gadget dad they’ve got the perfect gifts for all so you’ll be no.1 this Father’s Day!
Will it be with a Father's Day Gift Bag from Cadbury? Some cufflinks from Chapelle? Or pickup a bargain on a watch at Watch Station with 25% off selected items.
You can view their full guide below:
3. Win Dad A Makeover!
It's not just mum that needs to be pampered from time to time, which is why The Brunel has teamed up with the House of Fraser this Father's Day to give you the chance of winning your dad a
makeover worth £200!
All you have to do to enter the competiton is answer a question about a world famous Dad! The winner will be selected at random on Friday 16th June.
Just follow the link below for the entry form.
Plus, we've been out at The Brunel picking out 18 great gift ideas that says dad, you're a top banana!
3. Live Entertainment
It's pretty likely that you have slightly different music tastes to your dad, but don't let that stop you from buying him tickets to see his favourite band - or the closest thing to them!
Josie & The Outlaw
20 at The Kings
Sunday 18 June 2017, from 8.30pm
The Kings in Old Town is the place to be this weekend with the fantastic Josie & The Outlaw playing in the bar from 8.30pm.
PLUS:
Mojo
Woodlands Edge
Saturday 17 June 2017, 9.00pm
The Red Hot Trio
The Victoria, Old Town
Saturday 17 June 2017
Pop of Ages
The Tawny Owl
Sunday 18 June 2017
Sweet Georgia Boys
Swindon MECA
Sunday 18 June 2017, from 6.00pm
Clive Morton and Friends
The Plough, Old Town
Sunday 18 June 2017, 3.00-5.30pm
... or a trip to the circus!
Wanborough Circus
Wanborough Lower Rec
Sunday 18 June 2017
For one day only, the circus is coming to town!
Treat your dad this Father's Day 18th June. 3 performances on Wanborough's lower rec (rear of village hall): 1.30-2.30pm, 3.00pm - 4.00pm & 4.30pm - 5.30pm Tickets: £6.00 per adult, £4.00 per child
4. Sweets
And with 200 different sweets on offer at the specialist sweet shop Sweets Galore in the Brunel Shopping Centre, you’ll be sure to bag a bargain!
5. The Mummy
There's a whole range of 'Dad' films on at the moment - The Mummy, Pirates of the Caribbean: Salazar's Revenge, Alien Covenant - perfect!
6. Is He A Plane Man?
RIAT 2017
All dad's love planes, right?
So there's no reason he wouldn't enjoy seeing jets, bombers, helicopters and a whole host of other aeronautical machines at the Royal International Air Tattoo this year.
It's the biggest military airshow show in the world, with spectacular aerial displays by aircraft from around the globe.
Get your tickets quick - they're flying!
7. Full steam ahead!
Trains? Swindon? Never!
If he likes railways, then a trip to STEAM is in order on Father's Day. Always a good option comes Father's Day, and a real surprise if you've never been there before.
Plenty to see & do, and great for dad's, even if they've never heard of the GWR.
8. Get Him Out In The Fresh Air!
Football Golf
Basset Down Golf Course
If dad likes football & golf, then this is the perfect combo - the 12-hole Football Golf Course at Basset Down, just off Jn15.
Really great fun too!
9. Was he a computer geek?
From programmable peculiarities to the avant-garde of gaming, the Swindon Museum of Computing have dug out their most unusual artifacts. And many are on display for the first time.
So if your dad has a fascination with all things technology - why not head along!
Go on, release the inner child in him!
10. Or is he green-fingered?
West Swindon & Old Town
The annual West Swindon open gardens show is back in aid of CALM and the Swindon SMASH youth mentoring project + you can have a nosey round Old Town open gardens too!
Taking place on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th June, the events include gardens from all over West Swindon including Shaw, Nine Elms and many more.
11. Or perhaps he just wants the perfect night in front of the telly?...
Well, some dad’s think a beer, a pizza and an action movie is some sort of sofa heaven. And who are we to argue?
If you trundle from the lounge to fridge everytime he wants a cold one, we reckon he’ll be saying thanks for weeks!
Great value DVDs
We especially like the That's Entertainment store in the Brunel Centre.
With offers like 3 DVDs for a fiver, you're bound to buy one that Dad likes.
And if that hasn’t given you any ideas….
At the very least!...
Get the family together, give him a big hug and a kiss and take him out for a big, slap-up Sunday Lunch.
The best way to your dad’s heart is through his stomach – and he’ll love you for it.
Trust us!
To all the Dad's in Swindon, have a great Father's Day! |
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