Gift Focus - Mar/Apr 2019 (Issue 112)

Charlotte Gillan, managing director for walking stick specialist Classic Canes, suggests practical presents for Father’s Day: “What my father likes to receive are presents he can use, and I think many other fathers feel the same way. I would suggest a walking stick of style and character, perhaps a hazel or ash crook, or else a long stick such as a thumb stick for country walks. Whatever age you are, a trusty stick is a great companion on a ramble, and as you use them, they acquire more and more character until they become well-loved friends. We offer a wide range of different woods and styles, so there is an individual choice for everyone.” T: +44 (0)146 075 686 W: classiccanes.co.uk Heyland & Whittle is an award-winning luxury soap and home fragrance company that’s proud to be one of the largest manufacturers of cold-processed soap in England. The company produces luxurious handmade olive oil-based soap using only the best natural ingredients, essential oils, herbs, spices and pure colourants like madder root and turmeric. This means the products are paraben and sulphate-free. Perfect for Father’s Day is a stunning new men’s range, Amber Oakmoss, offering a complete washing experience. The collection consists of a charcoal beard bar to cleanse and maintain the balance of natural oils, a hydrating shampoo bar featuring a luxurious blend of olive oil and goat’s milk for deep cleansing, an exfoliating body bar with olive oil and goat’s milk to rejuvenate and poppy seeds to exfoliate and a luxury wash. A duo set of the beard and shampoo bar is also available in a stylish gift pack. T: +44 (0)1293 525 825 W: heylandandwhittle.co.uk Beards are proving to be big business for Baylis & Harding. The fashionable, hirsute look for young and not-so-young men has seen its Fuzzy Duck Men’s Collection Beard Grooming Kit rack up strong orders. More big sales are expected for Father’s Day. With a fragrance of cedar and wild sage, it comprises a cleansing beard shampoo, revitalising face wash, conditioning beard balm and wooden comb. Available from Xystos with an RRP of £14. T: +44 (0)1914 991 570 W: xystostrade.co.uk Grumpy old men, lazy or strong, Mr. Men has so many characters to choose from, making them a perfect gifts for Father’s Day. The Mr. Men were created by Roger Hargreaves in 1971, inspired by Roger’s eight- year-old son, Adam, when he asked his dad “What does a tickle look like?” Thus, the first book, Mr. Tickle, was born. Groovy’s new Mr. Men and Little Misses collection includes bathrobes, slippers, bags, lighting and more. Mr Strong even has his own gym range, which includes a holdall, water bottle and gym towel. T: +44 (0)8443 727 820 W: groovyuk.com 54 giftfocus Father of the year