It’s Father’s Day this Sunday! If you’re looking for the perfect gift for your Dad, we have lots of unique, personal gift ideas from local businesses in Southport.
We appealed for ideas through our Stand Up For Southport facebook group earlier this year and had a great response!
Here are some gift suggestions that people came up with – please let us know of any others.
1 – Botanic Gardens Family Fun Day
It’s the Botanic Gardens Family Fun Day this Sunday on Father’s Day!
Ruth Thompson said: “Take him to Botanic Gardens Family fun day, lots of stalls with lovely gifts.”
Free entry, more here – Botanic Gardens Family Fun Day in Southport returns with even more attractions to enjoy
2 – An Evening with Paul ‘Gazza’ Gascoigne
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3 – Southport Golf Academy gift vouchers
Thinking about what to get Dad for Fathers Day next week? Southport Golf Academy said: “We do personalised gift vouchers that can be used for lessons, range discount cards, equipment or just course play. Minimum is just £10. How about a specialist one hour Titleist Performance Studio Screening or a SAM Putlab session for £40? Pop in or call us and we can send in the post, or even deliver locally. 01772 815842. https://www.southport-golf.co.uk/tpi-screening
4 – Gifts Delight
Annie Brown suggested Gifts Delight on Lord Street, for a range of ‘gifts, cards and lovely things’
Lisa Davies said: “Gifts Delight on Lord Street. Lots of quirky gifts. Something for every budget.”
5 – Southport FC Season Tickets
Southport FC have launched their new season tickets which are now on sale, and have also released ticket details for their pre-season fixtures.
Visit: southportfc.net
Steven Roberts said: “A ticket to Southport Football Club.”
6 – The Dram Gift Shop
The Dram Gift Shop, which opened last year, has recently moved into bigger, new premises on Botanic Road in Churchtown.
The shop has a large selection of whisky, rum and gin bottles, and a wide array of whisky themed products.
Pamela Rigby said: “The Dram Gift Shop in Churchtown. They have an amazing selection of gifts.”
7 – Helium Balloons
Adam Brown said: “Helium, Best Dad In The World Balloons CreationNation Events”
8 – Sally Bee Lifestyle
Clare Bracegirdle said: “Sally Bee Lifestyle Birkdale Village! Beautiful shop for gifts, cards, clothes, jewellery and children’s bits and bobs!”
9 – Southport Whisky Trail
Peter Hunt suggested tickets to the new Southport Whisky Trail
John Watkinson said: “It’s what my kids are getting me and what we’re getting for my Father-in-law.”
10 – Gifts from The Fair Trade Store
Paul Wolfenden suggested The Fair Trade store.
He said: “I set up The Fair Trade Store in 2009 after finding out first hand about the inequalities of unjust trade from my work as a buyer with some of the UK’s leading supermarkets.
“Because of this experience, I decided to start an ethical business selling exclusively Fair Trade products from around the developing world to help address these issues in a positive way.”
11 – Ecclesfield – Southport’s forgotten suburb
Acclaimed local author and historian David Walshe is launching his new book this weekend, revealing the secrets about a forgotten corner of Southport.
David Walshe, who runs the popular Secret Sand Land website and social media pages, has just written ‘Ecclesfield – Southport’s Forgotten Suburb’.
The book launch takes place at The Beer Den, Duke Street, ECCLESFIELD, Southport, this Saturday, 17th June between 2pm and 5pm.
12 – Super Dad Box
Stephanie Louise suggested her special Super Dad Boxes.
13 – Cakes from the Cake Box
Lauren Wickham suggested these great cakes from the Cake Box at 22 Market Street in Southport.
14 – Summer Artisan Market
Pam Cooper said: “Come to the Summer Artisan Market at Southport Market for an array of local gifts for Father’s Day”
Lyndsay Hope said: “Tokens of Love and Hope always happy to help!! Will be at Southport Market for the PMM Events artisan on the 17th”
15 – Nostalgia Team Room
Gail Maher said: “Nostalgia Tea Room home cooked food with free beer for dads.”
16 – Tap and Bottles vouchers
Janet Randles said: “Tap and Bottles vouchers?”
17 – Sweets from Sweet Jaspers
Sophie Dawbarn said: “Sweets from Sweet Jaspers in Cambridge Arcade in Southport.”
18 – Master Barber’s Hair Cut or a massage
Rowena Hope Pyke said: “My dad’s a complete bald-bat but if he wasn’t, a voucher at that posh barbers (The Master Barber’s) on Lord Street for a pamper I think would be a nice treat. The one at Wayfarers Arcade. Or a massage, who doesn’t like a massage? Sarahmholistics will come to your house and her prices are fab. She massaged my husband (another baldy) as an early Father’s day treat from our boys and he’s not usually one for massages but wishes he could have one of her ones every month now.”
19 – Southport Market Blinds
Steve Haw said: “Southport Market Blinds New Window Blinds for Fathers Day.
“Maybe a custom made guitar from Mike Smith Guitars.”
20 – Pebbles and Treasures
Vickie Marshall said: “Pebbles & Treasures can print your little ones pictures onto gifts.”
Mandy Swift said: “Pebbles & Treasures make great gifts.”
21 – Bistrot Verite vouchers
Jacques Verite suggested vouchers for Bistrot Verite in Birkdale Village.
22 – ‘Give him the gift of fire and beer!’
Mike Jackson said: “I am a father and also from Southport. Take this from the horse’s mouth all. Give him the gift of fire and beer! Get him on the BBQ, buy him some decent meat and let him drink cold beer while he cooks up a storm. Perfect!”
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