Father’s Day is 19th June this year and we have a few gift ideas for you that are ethical, fun and a bit different.

We know Dads can be really difficult to buy for, so maybe we can give you some inspiration

Pucket wooden table game – NEW

This is a great gift for Father’s Day and is fun for all the family. “It’s wooden, noisy and you get to ping things. Brilliant” – Time Out, London. Players race each other to clear the discs (“pucks”) from their side of the board by catapulting them through a small hole leading to the other side (the “gate”). Any pucks that arrive on your side must be sent back before you win. These Pucket games are hand-crafted in India from sheesham and haldu wood and come complete with a cotton bag for the pucks, and pegs to adjust tension on the elastic.

This may be the perfect gift for the Dad that has everything, and will surely come out again and again at Christmases and parties for years to come. It is £49.50 with free standard delivery to the UK.

Maybe Dad’s study needs a bit of sprucing up with a few well chosen accessories? Our Timu leather journals are gorgeous, useful gifts that can be used as notebooks, diaries or even photo albums. Or perhaps he would like some stylish red soapstone bookends to keep those books in order on the shelf? Or he may need some aluminium coasters to stop those drips marking his desk?

Does Dad have a favourite armchair that has seen better days? Why not hide some of that threadbare upholstery with a cushion? We have a few cushions suitable for men that will make relaxing in the evening just a little more comfortable for him. Prices start at £18 for a complete cushion.

And if all else fails and you end up going for a mug, again, make it a fair trade mug. With maybe a matching egg cup this year? Prices start at just £3.

Fairwind is an active member of Ethical Junction, learn more

Don’t forget it’s Father’s Day on 19th June & for the next 10 days we’re offering 10% off orders of £20 or more* – just enter DAD11 at the checkout (valid until midnight 10 June 2011. *Excludes Purbabies range).

Find the perfect gift for your Dad whether he is sporty, loves gardening or enjoys travelling…..

♦ For busy sporty Dads,  John Masters Organics Zinc & Sage Shampoo with Conditioner is ideal.  Not only does it clean and condition the hair it also helps to reduce scalp irritation and leaves hair stronger & fuller.

♦ With its antibacterial & anti-inflammatory properties, Trevarno TLC Cream is perfect for soothing & calming garden scrapes, scratches & insect bites.

♦ Labyrinth Wild Rover Traveller’s Bar is ideal for travelling. This multi-purpose cleansing bar eliminates the need to carry separate shower gel, shaving foam, shampoo & conditioner.

♦ Light & easily absorbed, Trevarno Mens Moisturiser nourishes, protects & softens the skin making it perfect to use after shaving.

For more Father’s Day inspiration shop online www.naturalworkscompany.co.uk

The Natural Works Company is an active member of Ethical Junction, learn more

Here are some great ethical gift ideas for Father’s Day from Fairwind.

If you are looking for that perfect Father’s Day gift idea, then look no further. Our handmade Fathers Day gifts are fair trade and eco friendly so they are sure to make Dad happy. Choose from recycled accessories, quirky garden gifts and old fashioned games. Prices start at £2.

10% off for all orders over £5. Simply use promotion code EJFD when checking out online.

Fairwind is an active member of Ethical Junction, learn more

We are offering  a series of sewing workshops in Bath beginning in September 2009.   ‘Make Me’ Basic Sewing

“Make
do and Mend” is the trend sweeping the nation as people turn to more
traditional practices to save money, simplify their lives and gain
satisfaction through creativity. Come
and learn basic sewing skills in an intimate group of just 6 people
taught by Jenny Ambrose the founder of eco-fashion label Enamore.

September – Tuesday Evenings 6.30pm – 8.30pm
October – Tuesday Evenings 6.30pm – 8.30pm
November – Tuesday Evenings 6.30pm – 8.30pm   

£60 per 4 week session [including some materials] 

‘Fancy Pants’ Sew Your Own Knickers   Have
you ever fancied learning how to sew your own knickers? You can now!
Join us in an intimate group of just 6 people where you will learn how
to utilize your new skills to carry on making knickers from the comfort
of your own home. You will be provided with basic knicker patterns as
well trimmings such as fabrics, knicker elastics, laces, ribbons and
buttons.

Saturday September 12th 10am – 4pm Saturday October 17th 10am – 4pm   ‘Christmas Fancy Pants’
Saturday November 15th 10am – 4pm  Saturday November 22nd 10am – 4pm 
  £55.00 per session [including materials]    What you need to bring… You
will need to bring a domestic sewing machine along to the class. We do
have an overlocker in the studio, which can be used by participants and
there is one sewing machine, which can be used on a first come first
serve  basis.

We welcome participants to browse and borrow from our library of fashion, sewing and craft books and patterns. 

Location: Walcot Woolies 104 Walcot St. Bath, BA1 5BG

If you would like more information or would like to register please contact jenny@enamore.co.uk or call 01225 851 004.

Walcot Woolies also offer knitting and crochet courses  on Wednesday and Thursdays. For more information  
please contact Mary mary@walcotwoollies.co.uk

Show Dad you care about him and the environment – choose a stylish eco-friendly gift from Love Eco’s Father’s Day collection and get 10% off plus FREE delivery. Simply enter the following special promotional code when prompted at checkout and we’ll do the rest.

YOUR SPECIAL 10% DISCOUNT CODE IS: ECODAD6
*valid until 18.06.09 (order before midday on 18.06.09 to ensure delivery for Father’s Day)