Father’s Day is approaching swiftly and will be celebrated on the 20th of June this year. As ever, we’ve created a whole host of hampers and gifts that Dads will enjoy, even whilst they’re watching the World Cup! If they’re really into their footy then you might choose to send our special personalised World Cup Hamper – enter your own message and we’ll print it directly onto the lid of one of hamper boxes, filled with beers, chocolates and nibbles, perfect for the avid armchair supporter!

The celebration of Father’s Day was inaugurated in 1910 and is celebrated on a variety of dates worldwide. The first observance of Father’s Day is attributed to Sonora Dodd, of Washington, following a Mother’s Day sermon that she attended in Spokane. She wanted a celebration that honoured Fathers like her own, a Civil War veteran whose wife died when Sonora was 16 and raised his 6 children alone.

The celebration was not officially recognised until the 1930’s though, resisted by Congress due to fears that it would become commercialised.

It’s a first for us at Virginia Hayward, as not only is our World Cup Hamper characteristically full of delicious treats, but for the first time ever, we’re able to print your gift message directly onto the lid of this sturdy hamper box. Simply enter your gift message where prompted when checking out and we’ll incorporate it into our footballing design and create a box that will be cherished long after England have lifted the trophy…

Filled with the official beer of the World Cup, tasty crisps, chilli bites and other nibbles, this is just the thing to have by your side as you settle into an armchair, full of hope as England embark on yet another World Cup Campaign. There are balloons to celebrate with too if Fabio’s hopefuls do us proud.