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Archives for July 2019

Free art & crafts for kids @ IKEA
FREE Arts & Crafts activities for kids @ IKEA , check what’s on at your local store : https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/stores/ikea-store-events-pub92d571d0 Belfast - Bug Hotel workshop. Birmingham- Make Your Own Game, bookmark, Summer Collage Cardiff - free arts and craft activities Activities will change throughout the summer…
A Night of Championship Boxing in Birmingham!
https://www.snizl.com/gb/west-midlands/birmingham/limitless-benefits/events/frontline-championship-boxing-supported-by-limitless-benefits Live from Supreme west Bromwich a night of championship boxing supported by Limitless Benefits Ring Girls 25 rounds of no stop action 27th September from 7pm
Alton Towers Hotel/Waterpark
We're lucky enough to have been gifted 4x entry tickets for Alton Towers so were looking to make an overnight break of it. 4yrs since I've been and never used the waterpark - is this included with onsite hotel(s) or are we going to pay extra for this ? I'm aware of local hotels (and have enough points with Hilton/Holiday…
Any beautiful gardens to visit in Herts/Essex areas!
We’re after some inspiration for our mature garden and wondered if there are any gardens to visit in or local to Hertfordshire or Essex? Not really public parks, was thinking more like pay to enter gardens of stately homes, etc Thanks all in advance
Double camping stove
Hi, Im looking for a double gas stove for our camping trips. I remember seeing a nice one about 5 years ago, they would regularly come on offer and seemed fairly common however im only seeing the thin metal boxy type ones at the moment. The where very rounded edges, more like an electric hob and blue in colour, possible…
Lancashire to Kent - stopover en route
Hi We're having a couple of days at the Port Lympne Hotel in Kent next April. We're staying there thurs/Fri night so plan on making it into a longer break by adding a night on either side and stopping en route to break up the drive. Looking at Google maps we can either take the M6 / M40 route skirting past Birmingham and…
Do legoland do next day tickets?
Hi everyone, does anybody know if legoland still do next day tickets once you are in the park? I remember alton towers use to let you buy tickets for the following day for just around £7ish. That was once you were in the park. I wonder if it still applies for legoland?
FREE Fridays - FREE Entry for children at RSPB Dearne Valley Old Moor
Friday 26 July to Friday 30 August RSPB Dearne Valley - Old Moor, Old Moor Lane, Wombwell, Bolton upon Dearne, Barnsley S73 0YF Read more at https://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves-and-events/reserves-a-z/dearne-valley-old-moor/#CRX0y06sBPHaGcBH.99 The visitor centre and reserve are open from 9.30 am until 5.00 pm Price: Reserve…
Express & Star July Holiday Codes
Would anyone happen to have the code from yesterday (Monday 23rd July)? I didn't realise they had started and am a day behind already :( Thanks so much guys!
The times alton towers offer
Hi is anyone else having problems with the codes? I entered 4 and it came back saying one had already been used. I've emailed the contact Us section and got a message to say it couldnt be delivered. Don't know what to do now. Thanks
Bristol Balloon Festival 2019
Where is the best place to park for the Bristol Balloon Festival on Thursday 8th August 2019 but which is being held from Thursday 8th to Sunday 11th August 2019 inclusive? Has anyone been before? Is it worth going to? What foot wear is most suited? Has anyone got any tips / recommendations / suggestions about what to make…
Daily Mail £15 holidays 2019
Has anyone got the codes and/or passwords for the Daily Mail holidays they can share? Have got today's Daily Mail, did buy yesterdays but have lost it - probably when we were at the hospital! Denise
Edinburgh Ghost and Vaults
Hi all I'm taking my son (who is 12) to Edinburgh for six days at the beginning of August. I've bought a ticket that gives access to the bus tours for 48 hours, Edinburgh Castle, Holyroodhouse and the Britannia Yacht. Other things I plan on doing are:- Camera Obscure National Museum of Scotland Edinburgh Dungeon A Forth…
Viagogo suspended from advertising on Google - MSE News
Google has suspended secondary ticket resale site Viagogo from advertising, meaning its adverts won't appear in paid-for search results...Read the full story: 'Viagogo suspended from advertising on Google' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply.
18 free (or very cheap) ways to create a magical summer for kids
The summer break is looming, and if you're looking to entertain kids, we've 18 ways to create a magical summer for free (or very cheap). Read the full blog: 18 ways to create a magical summer for free (or very cheap)
National Trust Malta / Bermuda
I had planned to use the NZ reciprocal arrangement to get National Trust membership for my family, but have just seen they have recently raised their prices beyond what we pay in the UK. I see Malta & Bermuda also have a reciprocal arrangements for considerably less..... before I buy I just wanted to check here that we…
Looking for a good offer on caravan holiday
Hi, I want to go away with my family on a caravan or apartment offer in Wales 4 adults 6 children 2 different apartments or 2 caravans If anyone has any suggestions I would greatly appreciate it. Thank You
Refund for poor hotel
I booked a one night stay in a hotel through booking.com, however when we arrived there, the place was an absolute mess. There was no-one there to greet us or speak to as it was fairly late when we arrived, so we walked out and travelled home. The place was like a building site, and the room was dirty with mould on the…
Thorpe park voucher??
Hi planning on going to Thorpe park on Friday and wondered if anyone had any vouchers/ideas discount codes? I saw kelloggs were doing this promo but can't find any anywhere... https://www.kelloggs.co.uk/en_GB/offers-and-promotions/grownupsgofree.html Anyone got anything hanging around/voucher codes? Would be great…
Greek Architecture In Liverpool?
Hi. (apologies if I have posted in the wrong category) Got a school project for my child where we need to take photographs of Greek architecture (inc statues, columns & pillars) in a city centre (our closest is Liverpool), also showing examples of Doric, Ionic & Corinthian pillars. Can anyone help with suggestions?…

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