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Father’s Day

14/04/2022
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Why Do We Celebrate Fathers Day? | Friars

Why do we celebrate Fathers Day? Equality? We celebrate Mothers Day after all, or is it some fundamental commercial enterprise? Is it just a nice thing to do? Well it does have its origins in history, but has become more, shall we say apparent and marked in modern times, particularly by us here in the UK. We follow the Americans and use the date of the third Sunday in June. This year that will be Sunday 19th June. The honouring of Fathers day is really a way of recognising and... Read More

21/05/2021
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Show your Dad you love him this Father’s Day | Friars

Father’s Day is fast approaching in the UK. Sunday the 20th of June, get that date in your diary and don’t miss the perfect opportunity to show your Dad’s, Step Dads or those Father figures in your life that you love and appreciate them this Father’s Day! Did you know that Father’s Day began in the early 20th century as a result of the commercial success of Mother’s Day. It is said that the first Father’s Day celebrations began in Spokane in Washington, USA in 1910 and since then has... Read More

03/06/2020
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Father’s Day 2020 Gift Guide

For every bike ride, for every pep-talk, for every fix-it… whoever it is that’s Dad to you, pay him back this Father’s Day with a gift from Friars. Check out our top picks for Father’s Day gifts and treat Dad to the best chocolate in the world. Our BrewDog IPA gift box has had a face lift. It now comes in a cool looking wood style box and also with an official BrewDog glass. For those who don’t know, BrewDog is one of the fastest growing beer brands in the... Read More

09/06/2019
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Father’s Day Gift Inspiration

What’s trending this Father’s Day at Friars? This year it is all about chunky chocolate tools, craft beer, big kids and bold flavours. You really can’t go wrong with our 5 top pick for Father’s day chocolate gifts. Premium Chocolate Drill Complete with a selection of drill bits, our chocolate drill set perfect for the DIY Dad.   Premium Chocolate Tool Kit Check out our new chocolate tool kit, our chocolate tools now a metal effect added to them. They are still all edible and completely delicious.   BrewDog IPA... Read More

07/06/2018
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Father’s Day Gift Guide 2018

We see this day as an opportunity to spoil the men in our lives (whether they deserve it or not!). It’s all too common for our dads to refuse a gift or say that they’re happy with anything, so we’ve created our Father’s Day gift guide to help you all out. We love that there’s a day carved out just for the leading men in our lives and we want to show them just how much we love them. This year we’ve included gifts for every type of dad. From... Read More

14/06/2017

Father’s Day Action Plan

Breakfast in Bed Why not wake dad up with a tasty bacon butty and a cup of tea. We would advise against a full English as that could get messy with tomato sauce and egg flying everywhere. Presents Our golden ale gift box is a real winner this year, artisan ale, chocolate, sweets and nuts…..what is there not to love!? Afternoon Now assuming dad conforms to the classic dad clichés then an afternoon watching his chosen sport on TV will be just the ticket. Dads usually are low maintenance so... Read More

05/06/2017

Father’s Day Gifts – By ‘Dad Type’

Difficult Dad? Men are notoriously difficult to shop for! Our collection of over 40 Father’s Day gifts should help….we think. Chocolate Dad? Everyone loves chocolate and Dad is no different! With over 60 boxes to choose from you’re sure to find the perfect one.   Sweet Dad? For Dad’s with a sweet tooth we have plenty of ideas, from traditional favourites to scrumptious sweets with a boozy kick.