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The Milton Keynes Money Savers Thread - Mark Four

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  • Nat1977
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    It is called splash zone. It's not a swimming pool, it's like a wacky warehouse with water. We went the other week and the kids loved it, can get quite noisy though! here's the link - http://www.gulliversfun.co.uk/gullivers.php?parkname=Milton_Keynes&pagename=SplashZone_MiltonKeynes
  • Mumto2
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    Nat1977 wrote: »
    It is called splash zone. It's not a swimming pool, it's like a wacky warehouse with water. We went the other week and the kids loved it, can get quite noisy though! here's the link - http://www.gulliversfun.co.uk/gullivers.php?parkname=Milton_Keynes&pagename=SplashZone_MiltonKeynes

    Nat -do adults need to be wearing swim wear? I'd be taking a 7, 6 and 2 year old. How wet would I get if I needed to retrieve the little one!!
    Now proud Mumto3 :j
  • gilly1964
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    Swattie wrote: »
    Hi,

    I have a 2 year old sofa leather sofa and one side has collapsed. I'm guessing it just needs the internal woodwork reinforced.

    Tesco Direct are being less than helpful. They're sending me a form to fill in, but in the meantime we've got nothing to sit on.

    Can anyone recommend a good local repairer urgently.

    Thank you

    Try MK Upholstery www.mkups.co.uk

    I used them when my dog decided to use a leather sofa as a nest - phantom pregnancy. It was a mess.

    The cost was reasonable, the repair time was as quoted and the dog was speyed soon after
  • kazwookie
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    Mumto2 wrote: »
    Nat -do adults need to be wearing swim wear? I'd be taking a 7, 6 and 2 year old. How wet would I get if I needed to retrieve the little one!!


    :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

    This has made me giggle,

    I would think you would get very wet, change of clothes for mum as well.

    Hope you have a good time. :T
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  • Nat1977
    Nat1977 Posts: 222 Forumite
    Mumto2 wrote: »
    Nat -do adults need to be wearing swim wear? I'd be taking a 7, 6 and 2 year old. How wet would I get if I needed to retrieve the little one!!
    You would deffinitley need to wear a swimsuit if you were going to go in, there is water flying all over the place lol
  • gilly1964
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    Anyone know where there is good sized car boot without too many traders?

    Have loads of [STRIKE]carp[/STRIKE] , oops typo, much valued possessions to declutter.

    Might need to go alone, is this do-able?

    TIA
    Gilly
  • Nat1977
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    Does anyone know of a reliable cheapish gardener for around £10ph, i really need someone to keep my garden tamed for around 2 hours a week. All I can seem to find are landscape gardeners who charge the earth.
  • kazwookie
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    gilly1964 wrote: »
    Anyone know where there is good sized car boot without too many traders?

    Have loads of [STRIKE]carp[/STRIKE] , oops typo, much valued possessions to declutter.

    Might need to go alone, is this do-able?

    TIA
    Gilly

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    Breast Cancer Now 100 miles 1st May 2025 (18.05.25)
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  • We're being given a motorized dinghy by a relative and I'd like to find out how I get permission to use it on the lakes in MK. I'm not really sure of the rules and regulations about using one, but I'm assuming I can't just go down to Caldecotte Lake and sail around the lake. Any advice?
    :j Go on, shake your money maker! :j
  • Hi all,

    I completed yesterday on my first ever house and have now realised how much I have to do!

    Can anyone recommend a good handyman in the area? I am looking for someone to do odd jobs around the house, such as put up blinds/ curtains/ mirrors/ shelves/ picture hocks etc, I ‘m sure the list will grow longer as soon as I move in.

    Fairly basic jobs I know, however I am hopeless at DIY. If anyone has a personal recommendation that would be much appreciated.

    I am also on the look out for a good cleaner if anyone can recommend one.

    Thanks
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