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Hobbies & Leisure

Competitions Time, Old Style MoneySaving, Techie Stuff, Crafting

Competitions Time

Share and find new competitions you’d like to enter to win here.

1.3M discussions 3.1M comments Most recent: E: 26/05 Win 2 tickets to Tate Modern’s "Frida: The Making of an Icon" + 1-night hotel by One-Eye Today at 8:18PM
Old style MoneySaving

Some classic, simple ways to save money: thrifting, spending challenges, charity shopping, meal planning and more.

48.1K discussions 2.3M comments Most recent: March Forward Into Spring 2026 by Rhyddid2026 Today at 8:23PM
Gardening

Gardening help, plant identification tips, and practical MoneySaving insight for your garden, allotment, or indoor plants

21.3K discussions 261.2K comments Most recent: Awful weather - typical Brits talk by twopenny Today at 8:11PM
Crafting

Discuss knitting, crocheting, card-making, modelling and all types of crafts - with a MoneySaving twist.

791 discussions 44.5K comments Most recent: Cross Stitch and Craft Cafe 2026 - come on in and join us!! by Charly27 9 May at 6:34AM
Techie Stuff

Got a question about computers, tablets, software or other tech matters? Find help here.

136.3K discussions 1.1M comments Most recent: Can't get Gumtree to work by B0bbyEwing Today at 8:18PM
Research Studies & Surveys

Requests to take part in academic/research surveys or studies. Not for discussing paid survey sites or earning from surveys.

204 discussions 565 comments Most recent: UK Retail Investors — Academic Survey on Investment Behaviour During COVID Crash, Mini Budget & SVB by MBAStudent1 28 April at 8:02PM