Britain is still a country where some old men receive a 'christmas hamper'

This question appeared in the Guardian newspaper last week :

What are the best things to put into a Christmas hamper?

At our children's home we make hampers for elderly people in the area. We want to buy things that will be welcomed and not too expensive ?

It elicited this prize winning response :

For Men:

Fray Bentoss Meat Pie
Spam
Saga Magazine
150 Marlboro Light
Newcastle Brown Ale
Aniseed balls
The Sun