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for my in-laws. I have a few weeks to get it, but I'm on a tight budget. They don't have ANY common interests - except the grandchildren - and are VERY difficult to buy for as a couple. For their anniversary they are going to Canada for a lovely tour. I'm stumped lol so help please! Maz. XX

Cranberry glass, it's red !!

We got my parents a beautiful deep red climbing rose called Ruby Wedding. It is still climbing by their front door now 11 years later and is so lovely. Liz

thanks Polly - I love glass, will have a think about where I might find some locally. Maz. XX

Yes lovely Vase cranberry red;; Babs

oh Lizzy THAT's a nice idea :-)) wonder where I could get that from? mail order/internet? thanks Susan, will have to check that one with s-i-l who will know what they've got! Maz. XX

for my mum and dads ruby i got them a flight in a little 4 seater plane that went over their house and stuff. they loved it.

Maz - try Peter Beale's Roses (Yeah, I know! LOL) http://www*classicroses*co*uk/ Ruby Wedding: 'Shapely red flowers. Loosely arranged when fully open. Good foliage. £ 7.25 (inc VAT exc DEL) ' Mags xx

Paul, thanks but I could just about afford a kite pmsl!! Mags thats brilliant, I will have a look :-)) Maz. XX

ok then if times are that hard take them out for a large ruby! a ruby murray. lol!

Maz, Past Times do a lovely book called ' Memories.' It's aimed at grandparents and encourages them to write down all their memories so they can one day pass it on to their grandchildren. I bought it for in laws and they were delighted.

If they like a drink.. a nice bottle of Ruby Port goes down well good luck lol Val:~)

I agree with Lizzy,,,the rose is a great idea and not too expensive, I have given this as a present a couple of times,,,plus the one 'Silver Wedding' and also' Celebration'. My daughter also gave me a beautiful climbing rose named 'Wedding Day',,on the day she got married, I wrapped my gift roses up in the apropriate coloured paper and tied lots of streamer ribbons to it,

now THAT'S more my budget Paul lol Jean and Claire, thank you, I think that is what I will get. Teresa, I will look at that as well, thank you! Val, I thought of Port, but m-i-l rarely drinks and f-i-l would rather have a cold beer I reckon lol!! Thank you everyone, I think I am sorted now :-))) Maz. XX

Most Wyvale garden centres stock the rose ' Ruby wedding ' Are they into food treats? A basket of Red Foods? a nice strawberry jam Red onion Chutney red leicester cheese (running out of red food here!)

pleased you are sorted Maz!! good luck and have fun lol Val:~)

thanks Jess, another good idea, they do love their grub! Teresa I can't find that book - can you help please?! Maz. XX

Maz, it was my parents Ruby anniversary last year, and they were given the ruby anniversary rose, they were not sure if they liked it at the time as despite being keen gardeners they were not rose lovers. This year it has flowered so much they are converted, lol Yvette

that's good to know Yvette - they have a lovely garden - f-i-l tends it, m-i-l sits in it pmsl Maz. XX

Maz, there is a big Wyevale in Bury St Edmunds........