Sat 6th Jan: Guardian guide to Free Stuff (and how to get it free)

jap200

This Saturday (6th Jan) the Guardian newspaper comes with a supplement called 'The guardian guide to Free Stuff'. OK, the supplement itself isn't exacly free as you have to buy the paper to get it (see my edit below for how to get it free), but I have just been sitting on the loo working my way through this excellent 89 page guide - firstly cynical that I wouldn't find anything I didn't already know, then pleasantly surprised at the huge amount of ideas that were new to me.

For anyone interested in getting free stuff (and/or recyling/reusing etc.) this supplement alone would be worth buying the paper for - or borrowing from someone who already gets it.

The sections included are:

Living (freebie websites, swap parties etc.)
Food
Arts
Fashion & Beauty
Travel
Learning
Activities & Sport
Festivals
Children
Access (i.e. footpaths etc.)
Internet

Actually - just editing to say that I remember reading somewhere in the main section of the paper that there is a phone number to call to request any supplements that are missing from your paper. When I can retrieve that section of the paper from my DH I will re-edit this post to include the phone number - That way, anyone who wants to could simply call and request a copy of the guide to Free stuff - for Free!

2nd edit: To request 'missing sections' Phone 0800 839 100 from saturday until 6pm Monday or 0800 839 110 8.30am to 6pm other days. How nice of them to give us a freephone number to get a free section about getting stuff for free!

bluepolobabe

Thanks! Sounds great! I'll go and get a copy now!!!

sweet'sis'

how much is the newspaper for?

twink

get it on their website http://www.guardian.co.uk click on living for free, cant get the link to work

tinkers

Have just checked with my Mum and the Saturday edition is £1.40

It is worth buying for a good read too

jap200

sweetsis wrote:

how much is the newspaper for?

£1.40 for the whole newspaper - including the 'free stuff' guide and the usual other sections such as 'the guide' which is the full week TV/cinema/entertainment guide

But if you just want the free stuff guide - call the free number in my OP and say that you have bought the paper and this section was missing.

jap200

twink wrote:

get it on their website http://www.guardian.co.uk click on living for free, cant get the link to work

Try this one:

http://lifeandhealth.guardian.co.uk/guides/freestuff/0,,1975387,00.html

sweet'sis'

does it have freebies kinda things???...does it worth it

sweet'sis'

i think i wouldnt go for this,i could get a newspaper for reading but the guide doesnt look good

rizla01

Extract.

The best and worst freebie websites



[FONT=Geneva,Arial,sans-serif]Saturday January 6, 2007
The Guardian

[/FONT]If you can't bring yourself to blag, there are loads of websites on which to hunt out the latest free offers. From perfume to pet food, it's all there if you can handle the hoops you have to jump through first.
Freebiers Club UK
Best feature: If you are first to send in a new freebie you earn £1.
Freebies offered: Virgin Rail tickets, diamond jewellery, Rimmel Magnif'eyes mascara.
Worst freebie: Meatloaf collectors' edition slipcase for CD single It's All Coming Back to Me Now.
freebiersclub.co.uk

Freebie Hunters Blog

Best feature: Less headache-inducing layout due to blog format.
Freebies offered: An abundance of mobile phone simcards, 2007 Jack Daniels and Rosenberg Cheese calendars, Jelly Belly jellybeans.
Worst freebie: Whiskas kitten care pack for its accompanying comment: "We know that great food and helpful hints will lead your kitten on the path to happiness."
freebiehuntersblog.co.uk
freestuffjunction.co.uk
Best feature: Clearly the free copy of Guardian Monthly magazine.
Freebies offered: Recently released DVDs, free screenings, downloadable clip of David Brent's dance.
Worst freebie: Another clip of a man's head possibly exploding.
freestuffjunction.co.uk
!!!!!!.uk
Best feature: Refer friends to the site and you'll get a free PlayStation 3. Apparently.
Freebies offered: Kipper children's books, 30 free Kodak prints, a list of online shopping discount codes.
Worst freebie: The Iraq Study Group Report audio book. Hmmm.
!!!!!!.uk
Freebies Bank
Best feature: You don't have to sign up to claim free offers.
Freebies offered: Condoms and lube, Barbie film tickets and the chance to win an actual Barbie! Worst freebie: Guinea pig food. freebiesbank.co.uk
Freebie Village Best feature: More than 86,000 postings. And some good eco friendly offers.
Freebies offered: Seeds and seed gathering bags from Treecouncil, water-saving devices, plant pots and animal-free cosmetic samples.
Worst freebie: A slightly less eco-friendly "Love at First Glow" perfume sample by J-Lo.
freebievillage.co.uk

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albacore1854

Just been to the link, hardly new concepts is it?