Meet the Other Phone. Flexible and made to last.

Meet the Other Phone.
Flexible and made to last.

Buy now

Please or to access all these features

Chat

Join the discussion and chat with other Mumsnetters about everyday life, relationships and parenting.

80th birthday present for DM

6 replies

Missproportionate · 04/07/2019 17:54

She's about to downsize, so doesn't want any 'stuff'

She's losing her sight so no books.
She listens to Audible but has a subscription.
She hates perfume,
Not really a 'foodie'
Doesn't listen to music.
Doesn't drive any more

Is very right on politically, keen on politics and used to be a regular attender of lectures and literature festivals. Into the arts.

I was thinking a subscription to Hotel Chocolat - any other ideas for 'experiences' she wouldn't' get herself?

OP posts:
QuaterMiss · 04/07/2019 18:06

When you say Doesn't listen to music ...? Do you mean doesn’t have a personal library because can’t be bothered with technology (although maybe not, as she has Audible,) or do you mean hates the sound of music?

... As I would have suggested taking her to a concert.

MyGirlDaisy · 04/07/2019 18:07

My immeadiate thought was afternoon tea somewhere. Depending on where she lives and how mobile, if she is happy to travel on trains a trip to UK Parliament, a tour or going to a debate there. A fresh flower delivery every month or quarterly, sometimes local florists will do these can be nicer than Interflora etc. Does she like animals? Sponsor an animal, you get updates etc, pictures. Tickets to a local art festival, or play? Hope that helps, and she has a lovely birthday.

startingtoday · 04/07/2019 18:22

I was in similar situations few years ago and I bought my mother a necklace with the birth stones of herself, my sister and myself , she loved it !

Missproportionate · 04/07/2019 18:31

I am thinking a cake subscription - looks quite good. Anyone done it?

www.cratejoy.com/subscription-box/the-cake-tasting-club/

OP posts:
Missproportionate · 04/07/2019 18:32

@Quatermiss
Totally tone deaf and doesn't 'understand' music Hmm
I know!

OP posts:
Snog · 04/07/2019 18:47

Theatre tickets

New posts on this thread. Refresh page