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Gracey
Beginner February 2012

Birthday present for a good friend - while in Cornwall?

Gracey, 10 June, 2015 at 19:40 Posted on Off Topic Posts 0 6

I am absolutely rubbish at gifts for a couple of friends, this one in particular, she is mid 30s and married with a young son, my godson. She doesn't have loads and loads of interests, but likes taking photos, and they have a little pug as a pet. Anyway her birthday is the beginning of July and I know they are away with her parents (inc dog and child) they are heading down to Cornwall for a couple of weeks, and will be down there over her birthday.

So, rather than buying something for her, I wondered whether kind of arranging for them to do something while they are down there, would be a good / better option? But what... I have no idea!!! I could get her hubby involved easily enough but I can't think of any ideas, the obvious is paying for them to go for a nice meal or something, but I was trying to think up something a bit different?!?!

If it is of any use, then the part they are going to is North Cornwall, approx 3 miles from Padstow but they frequently travel around when they are down there - so within reason anywhere is within reach. They (and I) know the area quite well as we have been there lots of times before, but I wondered if anyone had any bright ideas, or anything they have done, or recommendations?!

thank you all Smiley smile))

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Latest activity by Erin8, 1 July, 2015 at 23:25
  • Erin8
    Beginner June 2014
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    This isn't very original l am afraid but how about afternoon tea? I don't know Cornwall that well, hopefully there are people on here who could suggest an activity or something unusual for them.

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  • Arpee
    Beginner August 2016
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    This might not be her thing at all, but what about booking them onto a sea life safari? There are loads of different ones you can do, trips up the coast, to see seals, dolphins, basking sharks, all sorts. Here is a link for inspiration:

    https://www.padstowsealifesafaris.co.uk/boat-trips/

    There might be something good on at the Minack theatre (outdoors), or maybe there's some Poldark-themed tours after the BBC series a few months ago. Hope you find something!

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  • daisymoo86
    Beginner July 2016
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    Sorry to hijack but im off to that area next week and love the idea of the sea life safari so will definitely give that a go if we get chance! Thanks for that tip!

    As she likes taking photos, could you arrange a photography class/tour down there for her? Or maybe a cooking class in one of rick steins restaurants for something a bit different then just going out for a meal?

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  • Arpee
    Beginner August 2016
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    Sorry DaisyMoo, no idea why I didn't mention that on your thread!

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  • Gracey
    Beginner February 2012
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    Thanks all for the ideas - I thought it might be too hard to arrange and secretly sort out, so instead with her husbands help (to pick up on the day!) I have arranged for a cake to be made and iced (from one of the BEST places in Cornwall for cakes - Paulines Creamery in Newquay) as a surprise instead ? hopefully she will like it!!

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  • yorkshirekiwi
    Beginner August 2014
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    Nice, I would be really touched if someone did that for me.

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  • Erin8
    Beginner June 2014
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    Yummy! I went on their website and they look lovely. Great present

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