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Win a Chocolate Hamper Just for Dad (Father’s Day Gifts)!

June 9, 2014 //  by Uju//  138 Comments

Thorntons Chocolate Beer Mug

When Thorntons offered to send us a chocolate gift to celebrate Father’s Day, it was a no-brainer. I mean literally ‘no brain’ as I appear to lose all powers of reasoning once the word ‘CHOCOLATE’ pops up anywhere in sight.

Even the postman had a twinkle in his eye as he handed me the package, reading ‘chocolate feast’ off the label.

It’s a staggering amount of goodies in the collection and to be fair, it’s meant for all the family to enjoy not just one crazed chocoholic!

Thorntons toffee

One thing we love doing together is watching a classic family film (we recently caught the hilarious The Three Amigos on Netflix). Whatever we get up to on Sunday, it’s bound to wind up with all four of us snuggled on the sofa, watching a movie while tucking into a banquet of milk and dark, special toffee (pictured), fudge, cremes… bring on Father’s Day!

Win Thorntons Just for Dad Chocolate Collection!

Thorntons chocolate hamper Just for Dad collection

Thorntons is kindly treating one lucky Babes about Town reader with a special gift for the main man in your life. The Just for Dad hamper (it doesn’t actually come in a basket but is nicely presented in an organza bag) contains everything from whisky truffles to a beer mug made entirely out of milk chocolate!

Here’s the full list of contents:

Classics Milk, White & Dark (274g)
• Original Special Toffee Box (525g)
• Father’s Day Beer Mug (150g)
• I Love Dad Truffles (65g)
• Whisky Truffles Bag (95g)

And since Father’s Day should be celebrated all year round, we’re keeping the competition open throughout June so more of you have a chance to take part. Competition entry is straightforward via the Rafflecopter form below. Best of luck!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Product photos via Thorntons; toffee photo By Stratford490 (Own work) [CC-BY-SA-3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0) or GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html)], via Wikimedia Commons

Win competitions at ThePrizeFinder.com – See more at: http://www.theprizefinder.com/content/thorntons-just-dad-chocolate-hamper#sthash.eyaX6WL9.dpuf

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Category: Cool Stuff, FoodTag: competitions, Father's Day, gifts for dads, special offer

About Uju

Uju Asika is a writer and blogger, a digital consultant and author of Bringing Up Race: How to Raise a Kind Child in a Prejudiced World, published in September 2020 by Yellow Kite (Hachette UK). Available in hardback, ebook and audiobook formats on Amazon, Waterstones and other good bookshops. Follow Uju @babesabouttown on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram.

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  1. Tracy Nixon

    June 9, 2014 at 1:58 pm

    He is a great father figure to my children, whose dad isn’t around!

  2. Ashleigh Allan

    June 9, 2014 at 2:25 pm

    He is an amazing family man!

  3. Tracey Peach

    June 9, 2014 at 2:26 pm

    He is always there for me xxx

  4. clair downham

    June 9, 2014 at 2:49 pm

    he works so hard

  5. kim neville

    June 9, 2014 at 4:16 pm

    He is always helpful and polite to others and his grandkids love to help him and have fun with him

  6. Hazel Christopher

    June 9, 2014 at 5:15 pm

    What makes my dad special is that he always makes time for all his family, even with 13 grandchildren! :)

  7. Karen wright

    June 9, 2014 at 5:23 pm

    My dad always there if I need him x

  8. Sandra Lane

    June 9, 2014 at 5:25 pm

    He has helped me over the years without once complaining and I thank him with all my heart.

  9. Pam Hubbard

    June 9, 2014 at 5:44 pm

    My son always there if I need him

  10. Anneka Hulse

    June 9, 2014 at 6:05 pm

    My Dad never fails to make me laugh

  11. tracey huber

    June 9, 2014 at 6:59 pm

    he is always there for me

  12. Gemma Clark

    June 9, 2014 at 7:17 pm

    My dad will still do anything for me even though I am now all grown up lol

  13. sylvia stavert

    June 9, 2014 at 7:19 pm

    He thinks I am amazing. And I am not I love him so much just for being him xxx

  14. Lyla

    June 9, 2014 at 7:49 pm

    He’s got the best sense od humour and can always get a smile out of me whatever foul mood I am in.

  15. Jo welsh

    June 9, 2014 at 8:19 pm

    He can always make me laugh

  16. maria molly taylor

    June 9, 2014 at 8:52 pm

    He’s my stepdad but he’s never said a bad word about me and I guess he loves me :-)

  17. Samantha R

    June 9, 2014 at 9:08 pm

    hes always there when I need a whinge about something

  18. John Jones

    June 9, 2014 at 9:14 pm

    Sense of humour!

  19. Anthony Harrington

    June 9, 2014 at 9:32 pm

    always there for me

  20. adeinne tonner

    June 9, 2014 at 10:05 pm

    He always helps me when i need it

  21. Lynne OConnor

    June 9, 2014 at 10:06 pm

    He always has time for the kids no matter how tired he is

  22. tracy north

    June 9, 2014 at 10:07 pm

    my dad is my dad enough said

  23. Rebecca maddocks

    June 9, 2014 at 10:10 pm

    He’d be here in a shot if I needed.

  24. Lorraine Tinsley

    June 9, 2014 at 10:19 pm

    My dad can cook up a storm and it tastes really really good! :)

  25. Paul Wilson

    June 9, 2014 at 10:39 pm

    He does a lot of good work in the local community.

  26. Angela Wilcox

    June 9, 2014 at 10:40 pm

    He’s always supportive and there to help whenever we need him

  27. Christina Curtis

    June 9, 2014 at 10:43 pm

    He is the only one I have and one of the only people to share my random sense of humour.

  28. Amanda Brett

    June 9, 2014 at 10:43 pm

    he is the glue that holds our family together,always there with a word of wisdom,or a hug to make things better-love my dad :)

  29. Zoe G

    June 9, 2014 at 11:07 pm

    That he is always making me smile and laugh

  30. Kate Johnson

    June 9, 2014 at 11:08 pm

    He’s always there for me

  31. Barbara Handley

    June 9, 2014 at 11:34 pm

    He tells awful corny jokes but they endear me to him even more.

  32. Barbara Handley

    June 9, 2014 at 11:36 pm

    Meant to say, He tells awful corny jokes but they endear him to me even more.

  33. glenn hutton

    June 9, 2014 at 11:40 pm

    My dad offers good advice and never criticises…

  34. Heather Haigh

    June 10, 2014 at 12:32 am

    Always tries hard even if he doesn’t always ‘get it’.

  35. Rich Tyler

    June 10, 2014 at 1:39 am

    He’s always there, no matter what, come rain or shine! :)

  36. lauren tourle

    June 10, 2014 at 8:23 am

    i don’t have a father in my life but my grandfather has always been there for me. he is always there to make me smile when im down and to tell me everything is going to be alright :)

  37. Emma Ferguson

    June 10, 2014 at 9:25 am

    He is such a happy person and always has a story to tell to cheer a person up x

  38. Jayne T

    June 10, 2014 at 10:00 am

    He’s always ready to help me out and spoils me.

  39. Elizabeth Ferguson

    June 10, 2014 at 10:13 am

    Dad’s a wise old owl

  40. Natalie White

    June 10, 2014 at 10:26 am

    My Dad’s special because he always knows what to do in any situation! (eg. when a rat runs into my house, when the door handle falls off & I lock myself in, when I’m lost on the way to my interview, when I don’t know whether to tip the doorman at a hotel, when my laptop’s stopped working…) He’s always my first call!

  41. Susan Kempson

    June 10, 2014 at 11:52 am

    He has always put us first and works extremely hard x

  42. Janet Dring

    June 10, 2014 at 11:59 am

    Sadly I lost my Dad 16 years ago but my Father In Law is one in a million

  43. laura jayne bates

    June 10, 2014 at 5:50 pm

    the fact he always puts others first all the time

  44. Alana Walker

    June 10, 2014 at 6:07 pm

    He does all my DIY for free :) x

  45. Matt Atherton

    June 10, 2014 at 7:05 pm

    He is always willing to help me out no matter what! He is a diamond!

  46. Emma Harris

    June 10, 2014 at 7:15 pm

    He’s a great man and a kickass drummer

  47. Honest Mum

    June 10, 2014 at 7:34 pm

    Amazing comp hun, just look at that fudge, incidentally husband’s favourite!

  48. Becky Duffy

    June 10, 2014 at 7:51 pm

    He can make me laugh even if I’m in a right mood! :)

  49. Heather Macklin

    June 10, 2014 at 7:52 pm

    He lets me keep the remote control!

  50. Lynsey Buchanan

    June 10, 2014 at 9:19 pm

    He is a great dad and a great grandad

  51. Pia Stephens

    June 10, 2014 at 10:27 pm

    My husband is amazing with our 3 little ones, he always finds the time to play, give cuddles and kisses (especially the healing kind when they hurt themselves), he build them a slide to the garden which is a very special one according to our 3 year old who calls it a swingslide (it’s opposite to the swing), he also changes nappies (even the smelly ones ;) ), wakes up for night feeds and is just the best Dad and husband I could have ever asked or hoped for <3

  52. debbie godbolt

    June 11, 2014 at 1:31 am

    at 76 he is talking about taking his great grandson to play golf when hes 7 my grandson is 16 weeks old and my dad is 76 and in very ill health but strong minded and determined which he has passed on to me and my kids x

  53. christine szlobodnik

    June 11, 2014 at 9:22 am

    My dad puts up with me. He’s special for that haha

  54. claire matthews-curtis

    June 11, 2014 at 11:41 am

    Hes always full of good advice and always knows what to say when I feel blue :)

  55. Laura Loo

    June 11, 2014 at 3:12 pm

    Took on 4 of us with no questions and brought us up and loved us as if we were his own.

  56. michelle banks

    June 11, 2014 at 6:43 pm

    his terrible cheesy jokes!

  57. Chris Fliss

    June 11, 2014 at 7:49 pm

    He’s always a glass half full Dad and now he’s over the moon to be a great grandad :-)

  58. Csilla Kontig

    June 11, 2014 at 8:28 pm

    My dad is the most well-read person I’ve ever known. It seems he knows everything about everything.

  59. Alison Joyce

    June 11, 2014 at 9:56 pm

    He makes me laugh

  60. Kelly Wiffin

    June 12, 2014 at 7:26 am

    My other half is an amazing dad! He works so hard and the first thing he does once he gets in is spend some time with the little ones. He is also renovating the house too. He works too hard!

  61. katie Kathurima

    June 12, 2014 at 10:52 am

    Hes always there for his children and grandchildren no matter what

  62. claire jamie gray

    June 12, 2014 at 1:11 pm

    my stepdad has brought me up from I was very young and always called me his daughter, hes brilliant definately the best dad I could ask for :)

  63. Jackie Chapman

    June 13, 2014 at 11:25 pm

    My husband is a natural with kids I always new he’d be a brilliant Dad. Our kids adore him, he always makes time for them and even volunteers as the manager of the football team our son plays for. I couldn’t ask for a better man.

  64. donna jones

    June 14, 2014 at 1:09 am

    he never judges my mistakes

  65. Maxine

    June 14, 2014 at 9:04 am

    he’s always been patient and kind, never passing judgement and has always been supportive (even during my dodgy “Goth” period!)

  66. CAROLINE WATSON

    June 14, 2014 at 1:58 pm

    my husband is such a fantastic dad to our four children kind dependable and with a great sense of humour which you need with our lot!

  67. Louise Smith

    June 14, 2014 at 8:17 pm

    He supports my decisions in everything I do even if he doesn’t always agree with them

  68. lynn Heath

    June 15, 2014 at 8:35 am

    He is the pillar of strength in the family – he is unflappable!

  69. jane greenfield

    June 15, 2014 at 1:28 pm

    because he`s a great dad and grandad

  70. Victoria Easton

    June 15, 2014 at 3:26 pm

    My dad makes me laugh, he has made me confident and able to look on the brighter side of life!

  71. jayne hall

    June 16, 2014 at 10:15 am

    how he copes been a widower for over 14 years

  72. melanie betteridge

    June 17, 2014 at 3:10 am

    hes just a fantastic dad n grandad

  73. Julie Howarth

    June 17, 2014 at 7:16 pm

    He’s always been there for me throughout my childhood and then as an adult…and he has a brilliant sense of humour :)

  74. rachel humphries

    June 20, 2014 at 8:30 pm

    My dad was brilliant, he always made time for people, he was generous to a fault and would go without so we wouldn’t have to, he always stuck up for and believed in us. Plus he put up with my crazy fashion sense and hair colours for years.

  75. Jackie Allum

    June 21, 2014 at 2:12 pm

    Even though he was disabled and couldn’t walk, he still made me feel safe because he had such a huge presence about him. I miss him.

  76. tracey thompson

    June 21, 2014 at 6:17 pm

    loves me no matter what

  77. Joanna Butler-Savage

    June 21, 2014 at 7:52 pm

    great sense of humour

  78. katrina walsh

    June 22, 2014 at 10:11 am

    He only judges me on the good things I do with my life but rarely the bad.

  79. Craig Havery

    June 23, 2014 at 11:34 am

    his guitar playing ability

  80. Rosalind Sargent

    June 23, 2014 at 12:02 pm

    he is a dad in a million to the kids and they always come first he is their Super Duper Daddy and we call him Daddy big Heart as he has the most Amazing caring and very warm nature and loads of personality

  81. Sheri Darby

    June 23, 2014 at 10:30 pm

    he always made us laugh

  82. elaine stokes

    June 24, 2014 at 3:26 pm

    he has never told me off, just sat down with me and talked everything through

  83. Jo Booth

    June 24, 2014 at 5:16 pm

    he helps out a lot with looking after my daughter !

  84. cherie shaw

    June 24, 2014 at 8:09 pm

    He took me on has is own & is always there for me :)

  85. Emily Carter-Dunn

    June 25, 2014 at 4:37 pm

    He supports me and my sisters even if it puts him at a disadvantage financially and emotionally sometimes.

  86. Andrew Halliwell

    June 25, 2014 at 4:42 pm

    Alas, I don’t have one.
    He died in 1996.

  87. Rich Hill

    June 25, 2014 at 4:53 pm

    My Dad is special because he can always make me laugh.

  88. William Gould

    June 25, 2014 at 6:40 pm

    At over 80 years of age, he still umpires local cricket matches!

  89. becca staples

    June 26, 2014 at 1:53 pm

    Because he tells me his story through life and lets me make my own story x

  90. faye huntington

    June 26, 2014 at 4:45 pm

    his huge comforting hugs! :) faye x

  91. Allan Wilson

    June 27, 2014 at 7:11 am

    What makes my dad special is that he is my Dad!

  92. Martina Pichova

    June 27, 2014 at 7:17 am

    My partner always has the time for our son, even when he is tired after work

  93. Ruth Harwood

    June 27, 2014 at 9:52 am

    He’s Smart, interesting and he still holds my mums hand whenever they’re out together after 38 years! what else can i say?

  94. leanne tobin

    June 27, 2014 at 10:07 am

    he always cheers my up when im down :)

  95. michelle bennett

    June 27, 2014 at 10:59 am

    My dads hard working, loyal to his family and just an all round nice guy. He missed out on alot of our childhood because he worked long hours which just makes him amazing as i know that was hard for him.

  96. Diana

    June 27, 2014 at 1:04 pm

    My baby’s daddy was getting up at night for her more than mummy and never complained and was never pushed to do that.

  97. Angie Hoggett

    June 27, 2014 at 1:19 pm

    he’s always there for me no matter what

  98. Sarah Mcknight

    June 27, 2014 at 8:45 pm

    He makes me laugh

  99. Andrea Johnson

    June 28, 2014 at 3:32 am

    He’d have our back through anything

  100. Alison

    June 28, 2014 at 7:48 am

    He knows how to fix everything

  101. claire woods

    June 28, 2014 at 1:30 pm

    Always looks out for me.

  102. Rachel B

    June 28, 2014 at 3:07 pm

    he’s always there when I need him :)

  103. andrea lloyd

    June 28, 2014 at 3:31 pm

    he helps me everyday

  104. Mary Campbell

    June 28, 2014 at 4:13 pm

    His knowledge of a great range of topics making any conversation thrilling :)

  105. Susan Race

    June 28, 2014 at 5:00 pm

    My dad will always do anything for me, no matter what time of day or night! He’s the best!

  106. Peter Travers

    June 28, 2014 at 5:33 pm

    My father-in-law is 87 years and will still do anything for his daughter. He makes my life easier but is a hard act to follow! He has a sweet-tooth so i’d love to win these for him.

  107. Laura Carroll

    June 28, 2014 at 7:36 pm

    He knows everything about gardening!

  108. Emily Jayne Phipps

    June 28, 2014 at 7:40 pm

    He’s so special to me, just the best Dad ever

  109. Nikki Hayes

    June 28, 2014 at 8:08 pm

    My Dad has such a wonderful dry sense of humour ;o)

  110. Lisa Wilkinson

    June 28, 2014 at 8:48 pm

    He knows how to make us laugh :)

  111. Ellen Stafford

    June 28, 2014 at 9:24 pm

    My Dad is always there for me and loves me no matter what.

  112. Sarah Ballantyne

    June 28, 2014 at 9:39 pm

    He is unbelievably patient

  113. JULIE BANKS

    June 28, 2014 at 9:49 pm

    Always there, no matter what has been said or done.

  114. Diane Jackson

    June 28, 2014 at 10:02 pm

    He’s great with electrics

  115. nicola white

    June 28, 2014 at 11:11 pm

    always there for me no matter what x

  116. Helen Schofield

    June 29, 2014 at 12:08 am

    My dad is amazing, he is always there for me and can always lift my spirits up,

  117. katie skeoch

    June 29, 2014 at 12:19 am

    he was an awesome dad but I think I love him even more after seeing him as a grandad, my boys think he is the best xx

  118. alison clark

    June 29, 2014 at 9:34 am

    Even at the age of 34 he still treats me like i’m his little girl – which is lovely 99percent of the time :)

  119. adrian price

    June 29, 2014 at 11:48 am

    Hes managed to put up with me for 45 years

  120. Robby Price

    June 29, 2014 at 12:56 pm

    He is always there for me

  121. Nicola Holland

    June 29, 2014 at 2:28 pm

    My kid’s Dad is the best as he knows when to be in charge or lead the mayhem!

  122. julie perry

    June 29, 2014 at 2:41 pm

    My Dad does all the DIY jobs for me without a moan or groan. Being a single Mum his help is priceless…love you Pa :)

  123. Laura Pritchard

    June 29, 2014 at 2:57 pm

    He can fix anything & sort out any situation.

  124. Lauren Old

    June 29, 2014 at 5:51 pm

    He is very calm and laidback

  125. Kirsty Woods

    June 29, 2014 at 6:39 pm

    He is very kind and caring

  126. Sharon Mc

    June 29, 2014 at 6:42 pm

    He never lets me down come rain or shine :-)

  127. Lisa Lewis

    June 29, 2014 at 6:47 pm

    Hes always there for me and my sisters, hes a fantastic granddad too :)

  128. sandra bald

    June 29, 2014 at 6:55 pm

    he’s always happy, rarely down
    picks me up & doesn’t frown
    we laugh & have fun
    my Dad is number one

  129. olivia Kirby

    June 29, 2014 at 8:20 pm

    I love doing the crossword with him (I finish it off now :-))

  130. Kerry Lethbridge

    June 29, 2014 at 8:34 pm

    My fiance is the most amazing dad he is so hands on from poop to puke and takes great care of our twins and I

  131. Tim Taylor

    June 29, 2014 at 8:42 pm

    He is alwAys there for us, and loves being granddad to my boy and my niece

  132. Gail Bennett

    June 29, 2014 at 8:47 pm

    He’s always there for me, through thick and thin :-)

  133. denise farminer

    June 29, 2014 at 9:14 pm

    his patience over the years and his endless generosity

  134. carol wilson

    June 29, 2014 at 9:43 pm

    my dad had a triple heart bypass operation 4 and a half years ago, he is now 78 years old and he only retired 2 months ago, a fab role model for me and my kids, and always there for me

  135. Bex Smith

    June 29, 2014 at 10:28 pm

    He is my best friend – I can tell him anything

  136. Elizabeth (Liz) Briggs

    June 29, 2014 at 11:26 pm

    He is always straight with me :) If he tells me he does or doesn’t like something I know its the truth x

  137. Natalie Gillham

    June 29, 2014 at 11:34 pm

    My dad is special as despite having very poor health he still manages to be a caring, helpfull and supportive father and grandfather :) x

  138. Susan Hoggett

    June 30, 2014 at 8:42 pm

    a heart of gold

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