"Be quick, I've only got a few minutes," Sir Alex Ferguson harked to a tight and tense press room at Carrington back in May 2002.
06.06.2023 - 18:34 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Father’s Day is just around the corner and if you’ve not yet decided how to celebrate, or what to get the special men in your life, don’t fret.
To help you out, we’ve pulled together a great collection of local businesses, lovely gifts and exciting experiences to treat your dad and show him how much you care. From cooking classes and distillery tours, to personalised presents and socks that keep on giving, there’s lots of choice.
Take a look below for a few ways you can bring a smile to your dad, granddad and/or partner’s face this Father’s Day.
This Father’s Day, chuck those clichéd gifts! No more ties, no more mugs.
Sock Geeks brings you the Sockscription – a gift that’ll put a fun, funky spin on your dad’s daily dress-up ritual. They’re not just talking socks here, but a personality match like no other.
Each month, Sock Geeks will send your dear dad a pair of socks, not just any socks, but ones that fit his charisma like a glove...err... sock! It’s a gift that lasts, unwrapping happiness month after month.
And along with the swanky socks, Sock Geeks is tossing in a free card and free delivery. Yes, you read that right!
And because they’re feeling especially generous, you can knock 23% off your subscription with the code ‘LOVEDAD23’, until June 15 only.
So, this Father’s Day, sock it to ‘em in style! Because nothing says, “Dad, you’re one of a kind!” like Sock Geeks socks.
Plus, nothing is quite as splendidly daft and downright Mancunian as gifting socks this Father’s Day. Time’s a-tickin’ - get sock-shopping!
Where to go: Online orders only - they’ll be delivered to your chosen address!
Find out more: Visit www.sockgeeks.co.uk
Make foodie memories the top of your agenda and treat dad to a unique cooking
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