No Socks Please - Presents For Fathers Day

From pocket money treats to push-the-boat-out presents, we’ve got plenty of ideas for Father’s Day gifts…

If dad is hoping to indulge his travel lust a bit more this year, this T-shirt should whet his appetite. And it’s just £8 from Tu. Whether your father is an avid runner or needs some encouragement to get off the couch, a Garmin Forerunner 35 might give him extra motivation. It’s £129.99 from www.very.co.uk.

A handcrafted, refillable pen will last for years. If you’re on a budget, try the Wood Wirkshop, which offers a range of wooden and acrylic styles from just £12. See

Dad will love a weekend relaxing in a hammock, available for £75 from Habitat.

It’s easy to pick up chocolate from the supermarket, but a personalised bar is so much more special. These luxury handmade chocolates cost £3.50 to £15 from www.cocoas.co.uk.

How about a hand-sewn notebook made from recycled paper from www.brucebramfield.com and priced from just £3.95? Even better, it can be personalised with your dad’s name or a short message for free.

Bath fizzer Wearing gloves, mix 100g of bicarbonate of soda, 50g of citric acid and 25g of cornflour. Keep stirring as you pour in two tablespoons of olive oil and around ten drops of essential oil. Mix in a few drops of water. You only need enough water to hold the dry ingredients together. Press the mixture into silicone moulds or ice cube trays and allow it to dry for at least two hours. Bird box This takes a bit more work, but can be achieved with a plank of wood, a hammer, drill and some nails. Search online for templates. Mini herb garden If dad loves cooking, you could create a mini herb garden in a pot with plug plants from your local garden centre. Chocolates Chop a couple of large bars into chunks and melt them in a large bowl over a pan of simmering water. Spoon the chocolate into silicone moulds, adding chopped nuts or sprinkles first.

(The above activities do need an adult to supervise.)