Happy Father’s Day 2024
Father’s Day takes place on 16 June 2024 and is a great opportunity for us all to celebrate Dads everywhere!
Remember – celebrating doesn’t have to break the bank. Take some time, get creative and have some fun!
See our top 10 activities for inspiration:
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Breakfast in bed
Treat Dad to a perfect start to the day with a gut-friendly breakfast or brunch in bed! Try our delicious recipes: Vegan Fry Up , Spinach and potato Cakes or Blueberry, banana and cardamom pancakes.
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Football
If Dad loves football, watch England’s first Euro 2024 group game against Serbia together. Beforehand, have family kick about in the park and a relaxing gut-friendly barbeque in preparation for the big game.
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Walk in the park and outdoor gym session
Get active with a walk in the park and, if they have one a session in the outdoor gym, these are found in lots of parks, they are free and will get you energised for the day ahead!
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Have an indoor picnic
If the day is a bit rainy – don’t despair. Rearrange the furniture and with just a few cushions and blankets create the perfect scene for an indoor picnic! Include Dad’s favourite treats and snacks and enjoy!
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Go on a virtual tour
Get the travel and culture bug from your living room! Join a virtual tour together with all the family. Choose Milan, Turkey or Amsterdam (https://togethervirtually.com/tours/). You could even take a tour of an art gallery or museum. See (https://www.bloombergconnects.org/about/ ) for art galleries and museums around the world.
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Ride a bike
Feel the wind on your face as you get on your bike to explore somewhere off the beaten track that your Dad has not visited before and create some new memories.
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Go bird watching
Spend a relaxing afternoon by going into the garden, lay out a blanket, get your binoculars, and see who can spot the most birds. See the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) guide to identify what you see: https://www.rspb.org.uk/birds-and-wildlife/a-z
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Watch a Japanese film for free
The Japanese Film Festival Online is streaming 18 films and 2 television dramas this year (everything from drama to horror and anime). Watching a movie can be a great way to unwind so grab your popcorn and get viewing! Register here: https://jff.jpf.go.jp/watch/jffonline2024/uk/,
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A round of mini golf
Get competitive on the golf course with a round of mini golf! With a variety of courses UK wide and themes varying from dinosaurs to pirates it’s impossible to take it too seriously! You can also get the whole family to build some obstacles in your garden and create your own course – with Dad supervising the operation!
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Take a trip to Mars
Take Dad on the ultimate trip – a trip to Mars! Visit the Access Mars project created by the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and Google which enables you to take a virtual walk on Mars! Start your journey here: https://accessmars.withgoogle.com/
Whatever, you decide to do have fun and share the love with Dad.