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Britains New Holland T7.300 LWB Blue Power and John Deere Kids Giant Floor Puzzle

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Disclaimer: We received these products free of charge for the purpose of this review and all thoughts and opinions are our own.

Some men are notoriously difficult to buy presents for, a lot of my family are farmers and with no time for hobbies and days out this tends to rule out a lot of traditional Father’s Day gifts. The one present I know will go down well is a tractor and whilst I can’t stretch to a real one, a Britains tractor from Tomy is definitely the next best thing. Britains 1:32 die-cast replica models are incredibly well made and I haven’t met a farmer yet who doesn’t have at least a couple on the shelf.

Farmers tend to prefer a particular brand of tractor and in my family it’s New Holland, the T7.300 LWB Blue Power tractor is a favourite, it is designed for high power yet is still compact sized.  It has a power output of 280hp which can be boosted up to a maximum of 300hp so it certainly packs a powerful punch. The new flagship model from Britains captures every detail of this impressive machine, we have the removeable Horizon Ultra cab which allows you see the intricate details of the interior, big soft feel tread tyres along with a working steering wheel and detailed die cast body. The front wheels turn easily and pivot up and down so they can be driven over uneven ground and it has a front A frame hitch and rear tow hitch, which is compatible with other 1:32 scale models so you can attach whatever trailer or implement you need.

Currently priced at £34.45 on Amazon I know plenty of farmers who would love to receive one of these on Father’s Day!

For younger farmers the John Deere Kids 36 piece giant floor puzzle is a great activity to do with Dad on Father’s Day. Measuring 3’ x 2’ this jigsaw features a fantastic countryside scene and the large pieces are nice and sturdy and easy for little hands to pick up without bending or tearing. The pieces slot together nicely and the picture is bright and vibrant. Our mini reviewer loved this jigsaw completing it three times in a row before I dragged them away to have tea!

As well as being great fun to do jigsaws are a great way to develop hand eye coordination and fine motor skills and conversation too, our mini reviewer talked nonstop about what each character was going to do on the farm!

RRP: £13.99 available from Amazon

Wickedly Welsh Chocolate for Father’s Day

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Disclaimer – We received this item free for the purpose of this review/feature but all words and opinions are our own.

Chocolate Lovers listen up… there’s a new chocolate in town (the Welsh town of Haverfordwest in Pembrokeshire) where the team at Wickedly Welsh have created a fabulous chocolate hamper for Father’s Day, which you wont’ be able to resist!

You can be the biggest chocolate lover in the world and still find some joy in this hamper.  The starring role goes to the varied chocolate flavours which is what Wickedly Welsh are famous for.  Boasting three large slabs of chocolate, two whisky bite sized chocolates and two love spoons, there’s plenty here to keep Dad happy, and saves you putting together a gift hamper of your own!

Starting with the chocolate slabs, the three flavours are Moreish Milk Chocolate, Coffee & Biscuit and Welsh Sea Salt & Caramel, each of about 90grams in weight.  If your Dad is Welsh, then he’ll love the Milk Chocolate slab with the Welsh Dragon design, but all of the slabs are one piece, not squares. We suspect this is so that Dad doesn’t have to share them with anyone else!  We loved all flavours, but the Sea Salt & Caramel was a particular favourite. The sea salt is actually Halen Mon Sea Salt, a locally sourced ingredient to make it a Welsh taste sensation.

Also in the hamper are two Milk & Dark Love Spoons.  Welsh Love Spoons are a symbol of love, and these 40 gram bars are no exception. If you don’t want to tuck into a large slab of chocolate, or want to take a snack with you, these Love Spoons are a brilliant choice.

Lastly, the pack also contains two of Wickedly Welsh’s most popular individual chocolates in a cute presentation box.  If you’re new to Welsh chocolate or the way Wickedly Welsh present their wares, you’ll do worse than try these first.  They’re stunning, and so moreish I bet you, or Dad, won’t be able to stop at just these two.  They’re great tasters for the rest of the range that’s available online, and not just on Father’s Day. 

The quality of the chocolate is superb with the ingredients sourced locally and all are 100% natural. Whether or yourself or as a gift for someone else, Wickedly Welsh chocolate is an excellent gift choice.

Available from £24.99

Penderyn Welsh Whisky Chocolate & Puddle Deal

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Disclaimer – We received this item free for the purpose of this review/feature but all words and opinions are our own.

This products includes alcohol and is not suitable for children.

Father’s Day is notoriously difficult to find presents for, whether it be for Dad, Grandad or Step Dad. Wickedly Welsh, the home-grown chocolate company, have sent us a Father’s Day Chocolate Deal with fits the bill perfectly, no matter which member of the family you’re looking for gifts for.

In the Penderyn Welsh Whisky Chocolate & Puddle deal, Wickedly Welsh have teamed up two different types of chocolate products, both with whisky flavouring.  A new product to their existing range of chocolate treats, this dark chocolate is their usual high quality and made of 100% natural ingredients, but is infused with Penderyn Whisky. Distilled near the Wickedly Welsh Chocolate factory in the Rhondda Valley, the whisky adds a slight taste to the dark chocolate, but is not the overpowering liquor taste we were all familiar with growing up at Christmas! Instead, it’s a subtle taste which you can detect but isn’t overpowering. It means you don’t have to be a whisky lover to enjoy them, but any chocolate lover will relish in a slightly different flavouring but with the high quality dark chocolate to savour.

It’s the same 62% Ghanaian cocoa in each of the products, but presented differently. The Rich Dark Chocolate Bar, at a minimum weigh of 90grams is divided into squares which you can share, or not share! This would be great to be melted into a hot chocolate. The Penderyn Whisky Dark Chocolate Puddles, which have the same slight taste of whisky as the bar, are like giant chocolate buttons, with a light dusting of gold. Easily picked up and eaten, they are sooooo more-ish that I couldn’t put them down! With both of the different chocolates, you can taste the finesse of the ingredients and really enjoy the taste.

These are definitely chocolates for grown-ups and not just because of the added whisky but the dark chocolate appeals more to adults. They are wonderfully indulgent though and make great gifts for Dad, Grandad or uncle… their size also makes them brilliant to pop in the post!

Available from £13.75 at: https://www.wickedlywelsh.co.uk/collections/penderyn-welsh-whisky/products/penderyn-welsh-whisky-chocolate-duo-deal