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There are plenty of events in London to keep dads occupied this father's day. Here are some of our favourites...
Tibits Treats
Heddon Street, just off Regent Street
Free
If you take your dad to tibits for lunch on Sunday 21 June he will eat for free. Here's hoping it's good weather as if the sun is shining there are great al fresco areas to spend the afternoon. All dads will enjoy tibits' fantastic range of specialist organic beers including a dark lager created exclusively for the restaurants. Email info@tibits.co.uk for your Dads Eat Free' voucher!
www.tibits.co.uk
Lunch and Afternoon Tea Cruise
Southbank
£18.50-£25
During the seventy minute circular cruise which leaves from the London Eye Millennium Pier, you can take in the sights of London from the river whilst enjoying a luxury picnic-style lunch or afternoon tea accompanied by fascinating live commentary. A great way to spend Father's Day.
www.londoneye.com
Selfridges Bulldog Sessions
Oxford Street
Free
Try your hand at Mixology this Father's Day with the Bulldog Sessions at Selfridges. A pop-up Bulldog gin bar will be opening in the Technology Hall for just two days - on Friday 19 June from 5.30pm to 9.00pm and Saturday 20 June from 5.30pm to 8.00pm. A top mixologist will talk you through four national prize-winning cocktails from start to completion. Free master-classes will be available every half an hour on the hour from 5.30pm.
www.selfridges.co.uk
Reading Dads
Various Borders stores
Free
Borders stores will be hosting Reading Dads events over the weekend. Fathers are invited to bring their children and read stories aloud as well as joining in with fun and games. Richard Hammond is helping inspire other dads at www.ladybird.com/readingdads where he reads his favourite fairytale aloud. An events pack including a delicious Dubble bar of chocolate will be provided for every father and child to take away.
www.readingdads.co.uk
Pat Nevin Stamford Bridge Tour
Chelsea
£75
Chelsea Football Club is offering its fans a unique opportunity to go behind the scenes at Stamford Bridge with Pat Nevin. On Sunday 21st June, Nevin will not only be showing fans around the Stadium, exploring the dugout and visiting one of the finest dressing rooms in world football; he'll also be relating tales of his glory days at the Bridge and sharing his opinions about Chelsea FC, past, present and future. As part of the package Chelsea FC is also offering a hot buffet lunch and plenty of photo and autograph opportunities. The tour lasts approximately three hours and costs £75 per person. To book tickets or for further details on this or other tours please email tours@chelseafc.com or call 0871 984 1955.
www.chelseafc.com
Taste of London Festival
£21 (advance)/ £25 (door)
Famous chefs from the capital's finest restaurants will be on hand to serve up their signature dishes and share their best kept kitchen secrets while 150 top notch food and drink producers dish out the samples and top up your glass at this year's Taste of London Festival in Regent's Park. Tasty stuff.
www.tastefestivals.com
LAST MINUTE GIFT GUIDE
If you're stuck for last minute gift ideas. Here a few great options...
THE DVD
Robert De Niro received wide recognition for his performance as veteran criminal Jimmy "The Gent" Conway. And as the volatile Tommy DeVito, Joe Pesci walked off with the Best Supporting Actor Oscar. The Goodfellas DVD should be a winner with most dads too.
Goodfellas (£9.99)
THE BOOK
Written for all ages, this story takes less than an hour to read. But it's a great guide surviving unemployment and the recession with a cheeky twist.
Who Moved My Cheese? (£4.99)
THE CD
Kings of Leon have mass appeal. If your dad didn't make the two sell out shows in London this week, maybe he'll want to see them play the 02 on 30thJune after giving Only By The Night a listen.
Only By The Night (£7.99)
THE SPORTS WATCH
The Breo watch feels comfortable on the wrist under any conditions. Awarded the Good Design award 2008 and set to be the fastest selling wristwatch of 2009, it is one of the latest celebrity trends.
Breo (£9.99)
THE GADGETS
Watch those special moments that you shared with your dad in digital photo mode. The Nextbase Gallery is a bargain at £35.99
Digital Photo Frame (£35.99)
Packed full of technology, including DNIe+ picture engine, high contrast, 24p real movie, dolby digital plus, the Samsung Series 4 450 is a great TV at a fantastic price!
Samsung Series 4 450 32" TV (£349.99)
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This fathers day I extend my sincere and heartfelt regards to Mr. Roman. You need a strong and stubborn heart. Do not allow ridicule to dampen your spirit if lagging behind. Some are envious of you but for sure you will triumph. You are a kind father.
- Daniel Kyei, Accra. Ghana, 23/06/2009 07:57
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It would be lovely to go into London on Sunday for one or other of these suggestions.
But the District Line is suspended for engineering works again this weekend, as it has been most weekends for the last year. The replacement buses proved to be a nightmare I don't intend to repeat and using BR adds too long to the journey.
LU have stopped giving estimates as to when the work will be finished. August last year came and went, Christmas came and went, still the closures continue.
We will be going out into the countryside, by car, instead.
- Ca Metcalfe, Hornchurch, 18/06/2009 10:41
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