Perhaps this year more than others, it’s important that we all support local
businesses at Christmas time. Keeping our Christmas spend in the region means
economic viability for small businesses, maintains jobs, and ultimately leads to
prosperity for all.
Besides which, there are unique businesses here that provide bespoke gift options that might not have come to your attention.
When considering what to buy, a good starting place is to consider your man’s
interests or hobbies.
If your man is into sport, there are several specialist sporting businesses in
our region that are worth investigating.
For example, rugby jerseys are always appreciated by keen supporters, as is golf
equipment for the golfer and fishing gear for the angler.
We will be let outside onto the football pitch and golf course soon, so now’s the
time to celebrate this.
If your man likes a beer, Ossett Brewery are offering a mixed case of 12 cans,
featuring a selection of their core range in a Christmas-themed box as well as a
keyring, badge and tasting notes.
Another popular choice for the festive season is their RATpack 12 can box,
which features four cans of three ‘RAT’ range beers.
For the person who enjoys collectables, there are excellent collectable/antique/
second hand shops in our area that are well worth exploring.
For the man who enjoys indulging his inner child
there are toy stores to investigate – Meccano and Lego never go out of style.
A skilfully executed portrait is also something to contemplate. This
can be achieved by arranging a photoshoot with a photographer or else providing an artist with a photo.
Clothing can be a minefield, especially when buying for teenagers. Our advice for buying clothes for teenagers is ‘don’t do it!’, because what you think is perfectly respectable and reasonable will no doubt be dated and stifling to youngsters. For your husband or the older gentlemen in your life, it does
depend what brands and fit they prefer.
The Beauty Spa in Horbury has gifts galore for the men in your life from facials,
back massages and full body massages to ClarinsMen skincare and Spongelle
shower sponges.
They have gifts to suit all budgets and can be beautifully wrapped free of charge to save you the hassle. Give them a call on 01924 265777.
Musical instruments are a classic gift… but consider the sounds you’d like in your house. Again, purchasing for the younger men can be risky. But having a guitar or ukulele in the lounge room might even inspire you from time to time!
In terms of providing your man with experiences, don’t forget that these
can be as simple as going to the movies or having a date night out. It can also be more elaborate in terms of arranging a short break away.
No matter what sort of gifts you decide to provide the men in your life, don’t forget that the very best gift is time – sharing experiences, talking over the old days and making new memories are what you’ll all cherish the most.
