This Father’s Day 2026, it’s the simple pleasures that are taking centre stage. Dad’s love a cup of tea. Birchall is championing the appeal of everyday luxury with its award-winning Great Rift blend, offering an easy way to elevate a familiar ritual.
Birchall’s flagship Great Rift blend has earned an impressive 15 consecutive Great Taste Awards and is crafted through a meticulous selection process that sees the company’s expert tea tasters sample more than 5,000 teas each week, with only the top 1% making it into the final blend. It’s a practical gift with a touch of indulgence, one that can be enjoyed day after day.
Birchall’s Great Rift 80 tea bags are available for just £4.40 throughout June, with a 20% saving on the usual retail price, just in time for Father’s Day.
The biggest lessons dads teach are often the ones they never say out loud
Interviews with nine dads and father figures revealed the most valuable lessons are often taught through everyday actions rather than words.
Kindness, resilience and dependability emerge as some of the most important lessons passed between generations.
Behaviour specialist Sim Shamu explains why lasting lessons are often learnt through example.
Ahead of Father’s Day, greetings card marketplace thortful spoke to nine dads and father figures across generations about the most valuable lessons they learned from their own fathers and the values they hope to pass on to their children. This is supported by insights from Behaviour specialist Sim Shamu, who explains why everyday actions matter and often leave a greater impression on children than words alone.
Fergus McCarthy is a seasoned publishing professional with over three decades of experience in the media industry. In 1993, he co-founded Parents News, a pioneering publication aimed at providing busy parents in Southwest London with essential information on education, entertainment, sports, and family-friendly activities. Under his leadership, Parents News quickly expanded its reach from 60,000 to 192,000 monthly printed copies, establishing additional branches in Kent, South London, Northern Ireland, and Cornwall.
In 1997, recognizing the potential of digital media, Fergus helped launch Parents News UK Online, which carried digital editions of the printed publication and offered a broader range of national information. The website's popularity soared, attracting up to 700 daily hits at its peak.
Although Parents News transitioned to an online-only platform in 2017, Fergus continues to play a vital role as Publisher and Advertising Manager, focusing on providing value to businesses through effective advertorials.
