Whether it's a wave across the driveway, a video call, a backyard picnic or a card in the mail, dads will adapt for a very different Father's Day this year.

It isn't only fathers who are adapting either, with businesses pivoting to provide picnic boxes and other presents suitable for a dad in lockdown.

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Tamworth's leaders have encouraged residents to shop locally where they can and support small business when planning for Father's Day 2021, which is on Sunday, September 5.

Some outdoor recreation will be allowed under stay at home rules but check NSW Health for restrictions.

The weather is set to be bleak and rainy.

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