Idea #38: T20 Finals Day
Cricket is often a sport that gets criticised for being extremely slow and boring, however, T20 Finals Day is a whole different ball game. In 2003 the ECB introduced T20 cricket; a much shorter, fast paced game of cricket. The T20 county league is contested throughout the summer, culminating in a grand finals day where you get to watch three games of T20 cricket; the two semi finals, then the final. For the cricket fan in your life...
Idea #36: The Live Escape
Escape room adventures are relatively new on the scene but they have fast become the latest must try activity that everyone is talking about. When The Live Escape in Huddersfield opened I immediately thought it would make the perfect Father’s Day surprise! The escape room adventures all have very different themes and the idea is that you work together to solve a series of puzzles, mysteries and hidden clues to get out. The Live Escape...
Idea #35: TV audience tickets
When I told my friends I was in the audience for Pointless the first thing they asked was – how much did the tickets cost? A lot of people don’t realise that TV audience tickets are actually FREE! TV audience tickets make the ideal gift idea for anyone on a budget, all you have to do is pay the travel costs to the studio. Going behind the scenes of your favourite TV show is a unique experience and certainly one that you don’t get to...
Idea #34: Chelsea Flower Show
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is deemed to be one of, if not the most prestigious flower show in the world, with over 150,000 visitors over five days. The Chelsea Flower Show has been held in the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, London every year since 1913, transforming the whole area into magical show gardens, inspirational small gardens and vibrant horticultural displays. For Mother’s Day this year I surprised TIG’s mum with...
Idea #33: This Good Box
The ever-so-lovely people at This Good Box sent me a rather plain-looking cardboard box this week! However, I soon discovered that this was no ordinary box – it was a very ‘good’ box. So, what is a good box, I hear you ask? Well, it is a box packed full of eco-friendly goodness, with ethical and socially conscious treats that anyone would love to receive. Each month the boxes have a different theme, full of surprise...
Idea #32: Hire a cavern
After visiting Castleton last week it brought back a lot of incredible memories, so I just had to pass on this idea from 2003! I’ve been surprised so many times for my birthdays, but it is quite rare that I don’t have the slightest inkling of where we are going and what we will be doing. This occasion was my 18th and my brother’s 21st birthdays, and we only knew who would be coming; about 40 of our friends and family. I also knew that...
Idea #31: Camping
Camping has to be one of my all-time favourite pastimes. Yes, there have been times when I’ve been clinging on to the tent at 2am in gale force winds. Yes, there have been times when I’ve been taping together broken tent poles and sealing leaky roofs. However, this is what makes camping great isn’t it?!! I love the outdoor experience – listening to the rain pitter pattering on the roof, cocooned snugly in my...
Idea #30: Dans Le Noir
For all the linguists out there you will notice this idea is of the french variety which means ‘In the dark’. I surprised TIG’s boyfriend with this unique restaurant in London – dining in total darkness, while being guided and served by blind people. This was such an enlightening experience; a sensory journey making us re-evaluate our perception of taste and smell and one where the darkness dispels all shyness...
Idea #29: Treasure Trails
So, you’re chief bridesmaid and you are going to a city you’ve never visited before with 8 other girls you’ve never met, and you need to come up with an idea everyone will love…no pressure then! Or are you are in need of a cheap holiday activity to occupy the kids, or you trying to organise a corporate event for the boss? There is one activity that I can assure you will entertain all of the above! Whatever the...
Idea #28: New York
New York City transforms into the most perfect winter wonderland at Christmas time. The streets are decorated with twinkling lights, department stores deck their windows with the most exquisite displays, locals and tourists strap on their skates to have a go on one of the many rinks around the city and not forgetting the Salvation Army out in force with their ringing bells. After watching the movies, seeing pictures, hearing friends...
Idea #27: ChattyFeet socks
I think I’ve really cracked it with this idea! Whatever the occasion this is one gift that anyone would love to receive, and will only cost you £7. It is unusual, quirky and great fun – and believe it or not, it’s just a pair of socks! When it comes to gift giving, socks have developed quite a reputation for being boring, lame and predictable. However, I am writing this post to dispel the myth and lift the grey cloud...
