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Birthday present for 70 year old man

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Elusivebutterfly Thu 07-Mar-24 10:50:53

I am looking for inspiration from other Grans for suggestions for a man's 70th birthday present.
I don't particularly want to buy nice wine or a food hamper, as I have done that previously. Nothing stands out on the John Lewis or M&S gift pages. He is not sporty though is fit and active.
Any suggestions gratefully received.

Jannipans Sun 10-Mar-24 11:14:48

Nobody has mentioned garden stuff. My hubby loved thd bird table I bought him one birthday snd the potted rose with a sopoy name I bought one Valenrines day. Or how about a game? Bridge cards, Mexican Train dominoes, Rummicub etc.

AlpineGranny Sun 10-Mar-24 11:11:21

A Paxton and Whitfield online zoom cheese tasting. You get sent the cheeses ahead of time (4/5 large hunks) and enjoy a one hour group talk from a P and W cheesemonger.

MiniMoon Fri 08-Mar-24 13:22:50

My children clubbed together and bought a voucher for a tasting menu meal at a Michelin starred restaurant when DH had his 70th birthday. It was an unforgettable experience and one we will probably not be able to repeat.

Elusivebutterfly Fri 08-Mar-24 12:50:09

Pisceslady - I've looked at those and seem a good idea.

PiscesLady Fri 08-Mar-24 11:33:20

Another thought- search on eBay for 70th birthday coin. They are coins in year of birth, sixpence, threepenny bit etc made up as key rings and the like and very reasonable.

Elusivebutterfly Fri 08-Mar-24 10:31:31

Bluebelle - some suggestions are well beyond my budget, though others are suitable.

Callistemon21 Thu 07-Mar-24 19:52:59

Imarocker

A weather station - men seem to love them.

👍 Good idea

Imarocker Thu 07-Mar-24 18:45:03

A weather station - men seem to love them.

Musicgirl Thu 07-Mar-24 18:41:10

Is he interested in gardening? There are always lots of gardening-related gifts, including a gift voucher for a local garden centre.

BlueBelle Thu 07-Mar-24 18:36:58

Some very expensive present suggestions on this thread
is this man a close relative ?
Wouldnt it be nice to do something with his wife either a meal out, or a voucher for a local theatre they can both enjoy

If you spend too much it might outdo what his wife is getting him !!!

NotSpaghetti Thu 07-Mar-24 18:01:45

I like the Beano (or similar) idea.
Or, if he likes cooking what about a cookery day? Alternatively, one year my husband went willow-weaving and made an excellent basket (of the size you might use for logs).

I'm looking out for a local-ish needle punch day course for a friend and I. Thete are so many people offering craft taster days.

The other thing that he might like is a slump glass afternoon/morning. My husband and I did this once with a glass artist in Italy whilst we wete on holiday and the results were beautiful!
The more I think about it the more I'd look for that! My not-at-all-arty husband gave his to his mum and they both love this bowl. He is still amazed how lovely it is nearly 15 years later!

Some workshops are "fused glass" I notice... maybe they are flat and the one we did is "slumped". Ours were made in bowl moulds

PiscesLady Thu 07-Mar-24 17:01:12

A small oak tree? DH loves the one he was given for his 70th.

Elusivebutterfly Thu 07-Mar-24 16:42:37

Oopsadaisy1 - I have done that previously.

Grandmadinosaur Thu 07-Mar-24 16:08:07

We’ve just been given a voucher for a tour and tasting at a local vineyard. Lots of places do these now gin,beers etc.

Shelflife Thu 07-Mar-24 16:06:09

Was that necessary Poppyred?

Oopsadaisy1 Thu 07-Mar-24 15:55:49

I’ve bought a couple of Beano /Dandy annuals (any other Boys Annuals would do) dated from a time when the birthday boy was a youngster, our friend loved them.

Kim19 Thu 07-Mar-24 14:23:56

Perhaps ask his wife?

Doodle Thu 07-Mar-24 14:14:48

I bought my brother a set of watercolour paints and paper for his 70th Nothing like he’d ever done before. He loved it and turned out some lovely pictures.

Poppyred Thu 07-Mar-24 14:11:48

Or a visit to a brothel?? 😜

Daddima Thu 07-Mar-24 13:13:59

Elusivebutterfly

Thank you for your suggestions. I should have said it's not my husband so any outings would be paying for two tickets for him and his wife.
I've never heard of wakeboarding before. It looks interesting.
I think tickets for theatre or a meal could be a good idea.
He has a smart watch.
A historical newspaper is something I have considered.

A helicopter ride over his local area, or a canvas print of a local spot?

Daddima Thu 07-Mar-24 13:11:52

Poppyred

Bit fed up with people asking for recommendations for presents. At our age most of us don’t need anything or hanker after anything, do we??

A nice meal out or concert tickets (if he likes those things) as someone has suggested- you know him, we don’t. 🙅‍♀️

Ouch, Poppyred, a wee bit nippy there,no?

Elusivebutterfly Thu 07-Mar-24 13:02:58

Thank you for your suggestions. I should have said it's not my husband so any outings would be paying for two tickets for him and his wife.
I've never heard of wakeboarding before. It looks interesting.
I think tickets for theatre or a meal could be a good idea.
He has a smart watch.
A historical newspaper is something I have considered.

Poppyred Thu 07-Mar-24 12:34:07

Bit fed up with people asking for recommendations for presents. At our age most of us don’t need anything or hanker after anything, do we??

A nice meal out or concert tickets (if he likes those things) as someone has suggested- you know him, we don’t. 🙅‍♀️

NannyInTheKitchen Thu 07-Mar-24 12:21:24

How about a historical newspaper for the day they were born

Scribbles Thu 07-Mar-24 12:21:14

A smart watch as you say he's fit and active?