The Milton Keynes Money Savers Thread - Mark 3

Raksha

Redbedhead wrote:

Has anyone tried the new garden centre on the outskirts of Bletchley?

Yes - large restaurant, large gift area, very nice looking (with prices to match) deli. Never got time to look around the plant area yet, and I've been twice already!

danmar_2

$17mma
my friends 4 children all went to st Thomas and they loved it and all done sooo well there it does seem a very good school. and you can pop in the paper shop in st marys for real penny sweets hardly anywhere sells them anymore!:beer:

Pete283

Hello people in Mk land - someone living at the minute in milton keynes here just joined up!

Anyone doing or coming to the bowl this sunday to do the car boot? I think were standing depending on the weather this weekend!

Just thought i would introduce myself here thats all hehe, im off but ill keep checking back.

Pete.

Pete283

Swattie wrote:

I always take my own food/drinks. Its not the cost - its what your getting (or not getting in this case) for your money.

Its worth going via Sainsburys first for popcorn & drinks.

Or for about £10 I bought a popcorn maker & I make up my own bags of popcorn. Its really great for childrens (and adults) parties - or film nights in - and really healthy if you don't put salt or sugar on it.
I've even used food colouring, 100s & 1000s etc for parties. A bag of unpopped corn cost about 75p and makes about 2 buckets of popcorn.

spot on - but the odeon is far better... its practically empty no matter what the film is and when it came out - and regardless of time!

katchambers

BORDERS Store Opening this weekend!

Borders is a huge book, dvd, music, magazines etc store in the hocket stadium opposite mcdonalds. They also have a starbucks and paperchase within the store.

Tomorrow is 15% off everything all day, and I was given a voucher today for 20% off one full priced book, dvd or cd.

Charity fashion show on sunday, I think its 3-5.

I had a look today, it's really nice. Great thing is they have the biggest magazine selection I have ever seen, they have loads of US imported magazines.

Kat x

Redbedhead

I have received flyers about the following bargain shopping days before Christmas:

Body Shop - Thursday 9th November from 16.00 - 20.00. 10% off all purchases or 20% if you are a Love Your Body Member (for which you will also receive a free lip shine if you purchase a make up item)

Boots - 16th November from 16.00 - 22.00. 1000 points for every £50 you spend. There will also be goodie bags, demos,plus a £10 gift card if you spend over £170. You can use other points coupons this night as well (i.e. 350 points if you spend over £40 etc)

BHS - Wednesday 8th November from 09.00 - 21.00. 20% off plus choice discount (some items are restricted to 10%.

Hope that helps someone with their Christmas shopping!

Swattie

Just had my car serviced and MOT'd at Arden Park in Old Wolverton on recommendations from this thread.

They really were as good as the recommendations.

Thanks.

tocadast

Hi all

Not necessarily money-saving but wondering if anyone can recommend somewhere family-friendly to spend new year's eve? There will be a couple of families (8 adults and 6 children between 6 and 13). Fed up having parties at ours every year and this year I really do remember when I said "never again" at the end of the night last time around!

Thanks for any suggestions

danmar_2

The closing down sale at the co-op in Bletchley starts today. Does anyone know what shop is going to take it over?

jockettuk

is there still a greyhound stadium in MK or has it shut down,, been told its been shut but also that a new one should or might be built..

thanks