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Godsons 40th birthday

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Gran32 Mon 04-Nov-24 11:35:42

Morning
My DH and I have decided to give money to our Godson for his 40th. We can't agree on the amountgrin. Help needed please. Thanks

keepingquiet Mon 04-Nov-24 11:38:07

Sorry, can't offer anything on this one.

eddiecat78 Mon 04-Nov-24 11:41:59

Depends on how close you are to him and how much disposable income you have. Could be £4, could be £400

silverlining48 Mon 04-Nov-24 12:54:35

How about £40. smile

Gran32 Tue 05-Nov-24 14:45:53

We're close but not £400 close😅 That's the amount I give my kids...

62Granny Tue 05-Nov-24 15:24:29

Do you normally give him a birthday gift? You could double that if you want to make it more special, I would probably think £50. Sounds a nice amount, perhaps a bottle of wine to go with it.

Allira Tue 05-Nov-24 15:54:04

Gran32

We're close but not £400 close😅 That's the amount I give my kids...

Hope my DC are not reading this!

£40

Allira Tue 05-Nov-24 15:54:44

Or my Godson who will soon by 60.

madalene Tue 05-Nov-24 15:57:08

£40 seems like a nice gesture. Possibly with a bottle of red wine, Port, or even champagne. Depends on how much you want to spend.

Indigo8 Tue 05-Nov-24 16:41:49

I would think £40 cash or voucher and small present, chocs or booze and a nice card. A bit difficult to call, you could give £40 from each of you ie £80 plus small present and card(s)if you feel he warrants more as you are both god parents.

Jewelle Tue 05-Nov-24 17:03:33

I would say £100.

Babs03 Tue 05-Nov-24 17:38:58

£70 with a bottle of bubbly.

winterwhite Tue 05-Nov-24 18:08:59

I stop giving money when my DCs are 20 or so. I think a bit embarrassing for them after that. For a 40th birthday I'd just give champagne.

GrannyIvy Tue 05-Nov-24 18:54:46

Probably a bottle of champagne. If you are particularly close and always done gifts on birthdays maybe £50 voucher maybe one of those that cover several shops and restaurants.

Gran32 Wed 06-Nov-24 20:41:18

Thanks everyone. Some great ideas here