Burlington Arcade, Britain’s first and finest shopping destination provides the ultimate location for timeless, luxury gifts this Father’s Day.

The stylish Arcade plays host to an unrivalled variety of jewels, clothing and luxury accessories, from vintage Rolex watches to modern leather board games – a haven which will provide the perfect present for even the pickiest of parents.

Penhaligon’s
Why not select a fabulous fragrance from the prestigious Penhaligon’s, Master Perfumers’ which boast the Royal Warrant offering scents truly fit for a King.

Penhaligon’s latest fragrance, Sartorial, is tailored to perfection.
Created by master perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour,
it was inspired by the scents of the workroom at Norton & Sons,
Bespoke Tailors at No. 16 Savile Row.
£72 for 100ml

Pickett
Alternatively head to Pickett, famous for offering fabulous luxury leather goods,handmade in England.
Their clever and compact Travel Tray is perfect for travelling as it packs flat, and by simply pressing the corner poppers together is ready for use. Due to its size it can be used on the bedside but also fits easily into most hotel room safes.
Available in 13 vibrant colours with suede lining, £55

Susannah Lovis.
Or perhaps discover one-of -a-kind cufflinks nestled between jewels and other trinkets at Susannah Lovis.
Try a pair of 18kt yellow gold and mother of pearl cufflinks, contain two real traditional wet fly set behind a clear cabochon rock crystal cap, £1,090.

Ladurée - Elsewhere in the Arcade, visitors can step into the golden grotto of Ladurée. Tantalise your Father’s tastebuds with a black reglette of six macaroons, £11.60 and a bespoke bottle of bubbly, £32.

Just opposite is Vilebrequin, which offers a host of potential gifts, particularly perfect as we edge into summer.Take a pair of Turtle print trunks and t-shirt for example.As part of the ‘Plant a Fish’ Collection, £10 from every turtle-branded purchase will be donated to the Plant a Fish Foundation,which aims to reintroduce endangered species to the environment, specifically Sea Turtles which are essential to the balance of the aquatic ecosystem.

For further information about all of these gifts and all stores within the Burlington Arcade visit www.burlington-arcade.co.uk

HERRING SHOES - THE ULTIMATE GIFT FOR FATHER’S DAY
Treat your Father to an extra special treat this Father’s Day with Herring Shoes. Hand-crafted in Britain in the infamous Loake and Cheaney factories of Northamptonshire, Herring Shoes are of the utmost quality and durability, alongside boasting sartorial sophistication. Shop online at www.herringshoes.co.uk today to find your Dad the perfect gift!

Herring Shoes is a family run business, founded in 1966 by Richard Herring. Herring Shoes work with the Barker, Church’s and Loake factories in Northamptonshire to manufacture their collections, in accordance with their individual knowledge and expertise, to achieve unique style with optimum quality. It was these contacts that led to the launch of the Herring family’s own range of footwear and the brand is now well recognised in the premium footwear market. Made to high specifications using the finest materials, no detail is left unnoticed

CELEBRATE THIS FATHER’S DAY WITH TOBLERONE NATION’S NUMBER ONE CHOCOLATE GIFT FOR FATHER’S DAY[1] UNVEILS LIMITED EDITION ‘DAD OF THE YEAR’ BAR

Do you want to crown your Dad with the prestigious title of ‘DAD OF THE YEAR’? Well, now’s your chance with limited edition 400g bars of Toblerone Swiss milk chocolate. Not only that, but your Dad could also be in with the chance of winning a fantastic four day trip for two to Switzerland, the homeland of Toblerone!

In partnership with Switzerland Tourism, your Dad could be whisked off on a trip for two to the 4* Hotel Schweizerhof in the idyllic Alpine town of Lenzerheide, where he can enjoy fresh mountain air, breathtaking scenery and luxury spa treatment. Simply log on to www.mytoblerone.com, a place which celebrates all that’s lovely and chocolatey about Toblerone, from the beginning of June and tell us why you think he deserves to win.

With over a million bars of Toblerone[2] expected to be sold for Father’s Day in 2011, the extra-ordinary Swiss chocolate is a fitting treat for extra-ordinary fathers. With its delicious chunky chocolate triangles infused with honey and almond nougat, it is guaranteed to put a smile on his face. So, whatever he’s done to prove himself, the special ‘DAD OF THE YEAR’ bars are the perfect way to show your appreciation this Father’s Day. RRP is £4.69, but make sure you look out for great in-store deals near you!

Last year, a staggering 487 tonnes of Toblerone (1,219,261 bars[3] were sold in the four weeks leading up to Father's Day[4] – the equivalent of 10,000 Swiss mountain goats!

In order to stay up to date with Toblerone, just become a fan of our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/toblerone) or follow us on Twitter (@Toblerone).

[1] Source: Nielsen volume and value sales 4 weeks to Father’s Day. Context is Pralines and Tablets 300g

[2] Kraft Food’s forecast

[3 Source: Nielsen units sales 4 weeks to Father’s Day Toblerone Milk and Toblerone Fruit & Nut 400g bars

[4] Source - Nielsen volume sales 4 weeks to Father’s Day 2010

INDULGE IN A DRAM WITH DAD THIS FATHER’S DAY

- Perfect Father’s Day gifts available from Glenfiddich-

Treat your Dad this Father’s Day with an extra-special gift from Glenfiddich - the most awarded single malt whisky in the world. From Glenfiddich’s signature 12, 15 and 18 Year Olds up to the rare 40 and 50 Year Old variants, Glenfiddich has the perfect Father’s Day gift for any discerning Dad.

In 1886 William Grant started on a quest to produce the ‘best dram in the valley’. So, he and his seven sons rolled up his sleeves and set to work in the Glen of Fiddich. Five generations on, the Glenfiddich distillery still operates as an independent, family-owned business using the skills and time honored methods inherited from their forefathers.

For an extra special touch, add a personalised label with your very own Father’s Day message, available with every bottle purchased from the Glenfiddich website – a great way customise your gift. http://shop.glenfiddich.com/shop/range.html

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old – £28.29 RRP

Reward Dad with a bottle of the world’s favourite single malt Scotch whisky – Glenfiddich 12 Year Old. Aged for 12 years in American and Spanish oak casks, this award winning whisky delivers complex rounded flavours with elegant notes of fresh pear and subtle oak. A reassuringly consistent dram, Glenfiddich 12 Year Old is enjoyed by fathers in over 180 countries worldwide.

Glenfiddich 15 Year Old – £33.19 RRP

Glenfiddich 15 Year Old is made using a process unique amongst Scotch whisky distillers – inspired by sherry makers in Jerez, Spain. Having matured in three types of oak cast; sherry, bourbon and new oak, the whisky is left to marry in a handcrafted Solera Vat until its distinctive notes of rich fruit, spice and honey are realised. Dad is sure to love this richly layered single malt’s silky smooth taste and intriguingly complex aroma.

Glenfiddich 18 Year Old – £39.49 RRP

A fitting gift for the whisky connoisseur, Glenfiddich 18 Year Old is fine testament to the art of the distillery’s craftsmen. Matured in the finest Oloroso sherry and bourbon casks this robust single malt balances notes of oak, spiced apple and aromatic cinnamon on the nose. The taste delivers rich dried fruit, candy peel and dates to create a powerful yet sublimely mellow whisky – the perfect dram to celebrate Father’s Day.

Glenfiddich Rich Oak - £31.49 RRP

The perfect gift for those wanting to give their Dads something a bit different, Glenfiddich Rich Oak is the ultimate pioneering Father’s Day present. Delicately finished in untouched American and European oak casks, Glenfiddich honours the distillery’s long history of wood mastery with Glenfiddich Rich Oak Single Malt Scotch Whisky. The use of untouched European oak casks is a first for the single malt whisky industry.

Glenfiddich 21 Year Old, 30 Year Old and rare whiskies – from £76.39

For those wanting something extra special this Father’s Day, try one of Glenfiddich’s most prestigious single malts. From the unique character of the 21 Year Old, to the limited edition 30, 40 and 50 Year old, the taste of one of these extra special whiskies will be remembered long after Father’s Day.

Connoisseur distillery tours - £20 per person

For the ultimate Father-Son getaway, the Glenfiddich Connoisseur distillery tour includes an in-depth guided tour of the distillery and the Solera warehouse, as well as a tutored nosing and tasting session of Glenfiddich’s finest whiskies. After the extensive tour enjoy a relaxing dram and a catch-up by a roaring wood fire in the Glenfiddich Visitor Centre or explore the breathtaking scenery and outdoor pursuits of rural Speyside.

For further information on Glenfiddich, visit the Glenfiddich website at http://shop.glenfiddich.com/shop

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SHOW YOUR DAD HE’S NO.1 THIS FATHER’S DAY WITH THORNTONS??
This year Thorntons is celebrating its Centenary and 100 years of happy Dads. So treat your deserving Dad to an extra special, chocolatey gift from Thorntons this Father’s Day (19th June), without damaging your pocket.

?What better way to show your Dad you think he’s the best than by writing your own personalised message on some delicious Thorntons chocolate. The free icing service is available in all stores, making it a great way to show how much you care on his special day.????

Give a “cheers” to the pub-loving Dad with this delicious milk and white chocolate beer mug, priced at £2.99, and he might even share some with you.??????????

For the Football Crazy Dad why not ice his favourite player’s name on this super cool football shirt priced at £3.99, or ice your own message on this delicious milk chocolate football boot, priced at £6.49. ???????

The “I love Dad cups” are perfect for those pocket money gifts, and are made with Thorntons finest milk and white chocolate, and filled with smooth truffle centre - simply divine. And a bargain at only £2.99.????????

Or for the traditional Dad, how about a box filled with Thorntons famous Special Toffee. This delicious, chewy treat will take even the biggest toffee fan a good while to chomp through, priced at £4.99 for 625g. ??????

These scrumptious Father’s Day gifts are all available from Thorntons stores nationwide and online at www.thorntons.co.uk ????

Thorntons’ Father’s Day Product Price list: ??
I love Dad Cup £2.99 ?
Football Shirt £3.99 ?
Football Boot £6.49 ?
Milk and White Chocolate Beer Mug £3.99 ?
Original Special Toffee (625g) £4.99 ??? ?

FATHER'S DAY APPS BLACKBERRY

Flixster

Treat your dad to a trip to the movies this Father’s Day. The Flixster app for BlackBerry allows you to review and check the openings of the latest’s box office movies. This is alongside being able to search for movies by title, director or actor along with being able to watch high quality movie trailers.

Flixster is available to download for free from BlackBerry App World:
http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/2180?lang=en

Real Football 2011

Is your dad a football fan? For Father’s Day, why not surprise him by downloading the exhilarating Real Football 2011 app to his BlackBerry smartphone. This app is packed with new graphics, animations and players, with 245 teams to choose from nine different soccer leagues. Real Football 2011 allows you to play with family and friends through Bluetooth with the ability to climb the RS league leader board.
Real Football 2011 is available to download for £1.99 from BlackBerry App World:
http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/15240?lang=en&curr=GBP

Need for Speed Shift 3D

Can’t afford to buy your dad a Porsche just yet? Why not download the Need for Speed Shift 3D app this Father’s Day so your father can grab the wheels of the hottest high-performance cars on a Pro Circuit race course.

Feed your adrenaline with speed and experience the most visceral and aggressive 3D racing simulation on Blackberry. Need for Speed Shift 3D allows you to drive eight fantastic cars which include BMW, M3, GT2, Ford GT, Lamborghini Gallardo and many more. It includes a number of challenging tracks from Chicago to London to Dubai and to Italy. The app allows you to build your own driver profile based on your driving style along with giving yoprecision fingertip control.

Need for Speed Shift 3D is available to download for £4.99 from BlackBerry App World:
http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/7313?lang=en&curr=GBP

PhotoClub

Share those great family moments by downloading the PhotoClub app to your BlackBerry smartphone to create funny pictures with your loved ones this Father’s Day. The app includes a number of features allowing you to adjust photos, add clipart, frames, effects and custom elements. Once you have created your funny photo you can use the photo to personalise your smartphone.

Photoclub is available to download for £6.99 from BlackBerry App World:
http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/10573?lang=en&curr=GBP

Entrepreneur Mobile

Does your dad consider himself a bit of an entrepreneur? Why not tell him about the Entrepreneur Mobile app this Father’s Day for his BlackBerry smartphone.

This app allows you to realise the success you envisage for your company and then take it to another level. The app gives you answers, advice and insight into the problems you may be facing along with the latest news and headlines. The app is constantly up dated with automatic updates, easy sharing options through email or social networks sites and much more.

Entrepreneur mobile is available to download for free from BlackBerry App World:
http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/29156?lang=en&curr=GBP

THE PERFECT FATHER'S DAY GIFT FROM GODIVA
Godiva Chocolatier gives chocolate lovers their just desserts this spring by creating five favourite desserts in a luxury and ultra-indulgent line of truffles (Tiramisu, Cheese Cake, Moelleux au Chocolat, Carrot Cake and Sablé aux Frases). An ideal gift for Father’s Day, the limited-edition Dessert Truffles Collection captures Godiva’s Belgian chocolate heritage and commitment to artisanal, hand-crafted creations.

Moelleux au Chocolat: chocolate lovers will rejoice with this truffle made of an 85% dark chocolate ganache and liquid chocolate centre, enrobed in dark chocolate and hand-decorated in 50% dark chocolate flakes.

Carrot Cake: this truffle really takes the cake with a creamy, white chocolate ganache and carrot mousse centre in a milk chocolate shell. Pieces of pecan nuts add the finishing touch.

RRP £24.00 for an 18 truffle box. For Godiva stockists please call 0207 734 8113 or visit www.godiva.be

FATHERS DAY GIFTS FROM PROCOOK®

Lovely quality cookware gift ideas from ProCook®, the UK’s specialist retailer of cookware and kitchenware, for Father's Day
ProCook® have two griddle pans, a Reversible Griddle at £20 and a Cast Iron Griddle at £22, a great way to get the BBQ taste indoors and without the charring! These are also perfect for cooking a healthy family breakfast. The Cast Iron Griddle is available in red, cream and black.

ProCook® have a great Italian Classic Knives Set (£25)and an Italian Classic Carving Set (£15) which are perfect for a dad that enjoys taking over in the kitchen. The Italian Classic Knives are forged from single pieces of steel to deliver extraordinary strength and durability.

For the more adventurous dad, the ProCook® Pestle & Mortars start from £9 and are the perfect way to create home made barbeque marinades.

For those who are passionate about pizzas, the ProCook® Pizza Stone delivers crisp baked pizza, you can even eat your pizza on it as it will keep it lovely and warm (costs £10).

Because ProCook® manages the design and manufacture, the products are quality assured and can be offered at exceptionally good prices. Please see the attached release for more information on these products.

For further Father’s Day ideas, visit www.procook.co.uk

LET HIM CHOOSE THIS FATHERS DAY...

Dads – they’re notoriously hard to buy for and often far from forth coming with the ideas. Smartbox™ makes ‘getting it right’ easy with their range of lifestyle gift experiences that allow you to give the ever-appreciated gift of choice. Simply pick from the extensive Smartbox range and let your dad choose the perfect gift for himself.

For adventure dad:

Adventure (£59.95)

They say that once it was finally opened, Pandora’s Box unleashed every conceivable ill upon humankind. Imagine a box that releases all the best activities offered in the UK and Ireland. Well great news, it has arrived. The Adventure Smartbox, offering 170 exhilarating activities, is a little box of dynamite guaranteed to provide legendary thrills for Dad.

For adrenaline dad:

Adrenaline (£129.00)

This Smartbox holds the key to 180 exciting adventures throughout the air, land and sea of the UK and Ireland. From the extreme tracks to the shooting ranges, this little box has a range of exciting opportunities for any thrill seeker. Ideal for any Dad who fancies the chance to fly surf, glide or hover their way through spine tingling adventures.

For golf mad dad:

Golfing Getaways (£169.00)

Whether your dad is an experienced putter or doesn’t know the difference between the tee and a t-shirt, Golfing Getaways offers access to superb courses across 30 fantastic retreats, throughout the length and breadth of the UK and Ireland. Ideal for any Dad who dreams of following in the footsteps of golfing legends and revels in the challenge to discover new courses to play.

For foodie fan dad:

Michelin Star Dining (£169.00)

There are restaurants and then there are Michelin-starred restaurants. Thanks to the Michelin Star Dining Smartbox you can treat your Dad to a luxury dining experience from a choice of 30 Michelin restaurants - from fast paced metropolis to the sedate rural idyll- and experience the meal of their life. Once tasted, never forgotten.

Unlike your usual gift cards and vouchers each Smartbox voucher is presented in a weighty, quality gift box containing a glossy guide book featuring full details on each experience or escape for them to choose from. What’s more, the price is nowhere to be seen so they never need to know how much you spent.

All the deserving Dad needs to do is choose one of the activities, where and when they want to do it then contact and book directly with the experience provider redeeming the voucher or gift card on site. And with many of the activities available to two people, you can even go and share the experience with him..... if he chooses to take you that is!

Smartbox is available from John Lewis, Butlers, Beales, Clinton Cards, Waterstones, Heal’s, Allders and It’s a wrap. See website for full details & terms www.smartbox.com.

FOR STYLISH CULINARY DADS…. Try allure

With Father’s Day just around the corner, treat Dad to anything from this stylish range of kitchen gadgets in the new Russell Hobbs allure collection. allure is great for any domesticated dad with a flair for cooking or simply a passion for the latest kitchen must haves!

Choose from the stylish Ball Chopper (£39.99) which is compact and innovative, allowing you to rotate your ingredients as you chop – making pesto never looked this good! Then there’s the Salt and Pepper Grinder (£29.99) with a one touch, two-in-one sliding mechanism. It also allows you to adjust the coarseness of your salt and pepper, as most people prefer their salt to be finer than their pepper. Boasting eight variable speed settings, the versatile Hand Blender (£32.99) has a detachable stainless steel mixing leg and a stainless steel blade for ease and speed of use. Finally there’s the Jug Blender (£69.99) with a whopping 12 speed settings, 800 watt power behind it and LED display – great for Dad’s who love to pack some power into their cooking!

All of this in brushed chrome with matt black finishes, inspired by the sleek minimalism of Mies van der Rohe. Great for making sure Dad has the right toys to show off his culinary skills this father’s day.

To see the real pros in action and to inspire Dad with some impressive new moves for the kitchen, please do check out the allure Blendolgoists taking the stage and flaring up some tasty dishes in style:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKmRICncBAM&feature=related

DAD – DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME!

FOR HEALTH CONSCIOUS, ACTIVE DADS… Try a George Foreman Grill

If Dad’s passion is for red meat and a good BBQ then treat him to the world’s first Easy Clean Grill and Melt George Foreman health Grill with removable plates (£89.99). The innovative Grill and Melt top plates lock open for elevated grilling, making it perfect for melting tasty toppings. It also boasts a digital timer, so Dad wont loose track of time, as well as a striking brushed steel finish that perfectly complements any modern interior.

Grilling up great tasting, healthier food in minutes, the Grill’s ridged surface allows the fat to drip away so that Dad’s meaty dish will be lower in calories and cholesterol - helping dad stay healthy, without denying him his favourite steak!

To view the extensive collection of domestic appliances from Russell Hobbs and for the full range of George Foreman Grills please go online to www.russellhobbs.com and www.georgeforeman.com.

HIGH OCTANE KARTING: GIFT VOUCHERS & HALF PRICE SUPER SUNDAY DEALS

This Father’s Day, why not pit death-defying Dad against grand prix Grandpa in an adrenalin-fuelled race at the amazing new TeamSport Tower Bridge eco-kart track. Give him the time of his life on the day itself (Sunday 19th June) for just £25 (all tickets must be pre-booked), or buy him a special gift voucher so he can tear up the track at a later date.

TeamSport’s state-of-the-art, lithium battery electric karts are so powerful they out-perform the fastest traditional petrol-driven karts, but with none of the emissions. Ultra-light, they offer superb acceleration, torque and overall handling. No toys these: each one costs over £6,000 and can reach speeds of up to 40mph, but feel even faster when you’re just a couple of inches from the ground!

TeamSport Tower Bridge runs two separate tracks that can be joined together to create one enormous circuit with challenging bends and big drops, for the ultimate petrolhead buzz. But because it’s a carbon neutral venue, drivers can power round with a totally clear conscience.
You could book the whole family in too by taking advantage of

TeamSport's Super Sundays which offer half price karting sessions, for a limited time only, again just £25 (minimum age 12 years old and all drivers need to have a minimum 29? inside leg). All sessions and vouchers are available by contacting either: www.team-sport.co.uk/towerbridge or the

TeamSport hotline: 0844 998 0844.
Facilities at the state-of-the-art centre also include precision electronic timing systems, a large spectator area overlooking pits and track, briefing rooms, and changing areas fully equipped with showers.

And drivers and their ‘crews’ can stoke up in Fuel, TeamSport Tower Bridge’s cool track-side bar and kitchen, with its traditional stone baked pizzas, bruschettas, baguettes and more.

TEE UP WITH COURVOISIER AND URBAN GOLF KENSINGTON THIS FATHER’S DAY

Courvoisier has joined forces with Urban Golf Kensington to offer a unique Father’s Day experience including a club-and-ball session followed by a glass of delicious Courvoisier Punch! Boys and golf clubs go together like steak and frites so book a Courvoisier Urban Golf experience this year and spend some quality father and son time together.

Tee up and try your hand at a round of golf – no experience required! Urban Golf Kensington is a state-of-the-art virtual golf simulator and the UK’s largest indoor golf venue. Opened in 2010, by Courvoisier The Future 500 Member James Day Urban Golf Kensington is a stylish gentlemen’s lounge decked out with leather seating, HD TV screens showing the latest sporting ventures and a sleek, contemporary bar. It’s a perfect boys’ heaven hideaway for you and your Father to while away the afternoon.

Once you have completed your tutored round, sink back into a leather sofa and enjoy a glass of Courvoisier Punch – a refreshing combination of Courvoisier VS, Angostura Bitters and lemonade mixed with orange and lemon wheels.

The Courvoisier Urban Golf experience is an hour of golf on one of fifty simulated golf courses for two people accompanied by two glasses of Courvoisier Punch, all priced at £40. Book your place by visiting www.urbangolf.co.uk or telephone 0207 248 8600 and quote ‘Courvoisier Punch Package’. Gift vouchers are available.

Available on Saturdays (from 10.00am – 11.00pm) and Sundays (from 10.00am – 6.00pm) from 19 June to 31 July 2011 at Urban Golf Kensington.

The Courvoisier Urban Golf Experience is also available for groups of up to four people at the same price of £40 and will include a glass of Courvoisier Punch for each person.

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