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National Grandparents’ Day in the UK has been moved to Sunday October 5th to bring it closer to UK Older People’s Day on 1st October. Last year, thousands of cards and bunches of flowers were given by families to say thanks to the UK’s 13 million grandparents. Age Concern insituted the national day in 1990 to recognise the special role that grandparents have in nurturing children.

Pensions Minister Mike O’Brien said:

On Grandparents’ Day I want people to stop and think about older people especially grandmothers and grandfathers. Think about what they have done for you… Grandparents’ Day is a great chance for us all to show our appreciation.

So what’s the best way to show your appreciation?

Handmade cards are an especially thoughtful and appropriate gift from children. There are a wide variety of arts and crafts materials available on the internet and a hand-drawn picture from a child will add the finishing touches to a thoughtful correspondence. Here are a few items - just click on the images to find out more:

Pearlescent Diamond Paper £7

Unlike cheaper pearlescent papers the Pearlescent Diamond effect covers both sides of our paper. It is A4 (210 x 297mm) and of the highest quality which is refected in it’s slightly heavier weight, 120gsm. The price above is for a pack of 20 sheets.

Instead of a card, you could just select a picture by your child and send it in a decorative postal tube:

Golden Postal Tube £4

Flowers are a great way to show you care and brighten up the home of the those you care about. The other benefit is that someone else will deliver them for you - often within 2 days. Check out this great selection of bouquets:

Bouquets and Gift Sets from £27.99

If your children are too young to celebrate their grandparents, why not send the older relatives a photo of your child in a frame? The baby scan photo frame can be an easy way to tell people that they are about to become grandparents for the first time!

Baby photo frames from £3.95

If your Grandma or Grandad has a sense of humour, why not send them the “racing grandmas” toys or “fighting grandads” kit for only £5.99?

Fighting Grandads £5.99