Tea Corner

Retirement Gifts with a Difference

“I don’t blame you and you definitely deserve it. But isn’t there a chance you’re gonna be bored?” It was a simple line of enquiry. And one undoubtedly adopted the country over when news of a loved one’s retirement filters through. Dad’s reply was pretty succinct: “It’s all about having things to keep yourself busy.” Made sense. After all, following the best part of 40 years working hard to pay the mortgage, it’d be easy to slip into a routine of Loose Women and Deal Or No Deal.

Yep, it’s fair to say the topic of retirement throws up some obvious questions. Luckily, one question you needn’t worry about is what to buy the new lady or gentleman of leisure. Nowadays, retirement gifts are big business, while personalised retirement gifts go one stage further and add a little extra something. So if you’re after some retirement gift ideas, have a read through these suggestions.

One option for a great retirement gift is to buy the retiree a day out. Not the sort of daytrip you get with a minibus and a carer – they’re not there quite yet – but one they can take with their other half. There’s more than enough choice, too, ranging from vineyard tours and afternoon tea at Harrods, to an ‘eagle day’ in North Yorkshire or a tour of Blenheim Palace. Plus, of course, you’ve got lots of other possibilities based in and around the capital.

For a personalised retirement gift with more of an onus on putting your feet up, there’s only one word – alcohol. It’s easy to get hold of personalised Champagne, wine and whisky, which can be customised to include Retiree’s name and a message on the label. You can even give it another fancy twist by packaging it up in a satin-lined box. It’s all very swish.

Booze and days out aside, funny retirement gifts are in no short supply either. Friendlier on your bank balance, spoof newspapers are perfect for some light-hearted ribbing. And because they’re approved by The Mirror, they really do look the real deal – unlike a lot of poorer imitations. Alternatively, gardening magazines, calendars and even framed matchday footie programmes.

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Gift retailers, Gone Digging have a fantastic range of personalised retirement gifts – from the special to the funny! The perfect way to recognise the achievements and commitment of a retiring colleague.

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