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EXPIRED Sleeping bags £2.70 @ halfords

For thousands of people this Christmas, their must-have gift is far more vital than the latest gadget or toy – it’s blood. Please don’t let the festivities and cold weather prevent you from giving them the ultimate gift… give blood.

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  • great deal!!

    can i emphasise what you said re: giving blood - 5 years ago on christmas eve I nearly died and needed 4 pints of blood - I'm eternally grateful for those who donated
  • Chris25
    Chris25 Posts: 12,918 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Photogenic I've been Money Tipped!
    many thanks - the envelope style one also has an internal storage pocket for valuables.
  • Thanks. Have just ordered a few to donate to the local homeless charity here :)
    Pay all debt off by Christmas 2025 £815.45/£3,000£1 a day challenge 2025 - £180/£730 Declutter a bag a week in 2025 11/52Lose 25lb - 10/25lbs Read 1 book per week - 5/52Pay off credit card debt 18%/100%
  • prowla
    prowla Posts: 14,272 Forumite
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    Oh no - they've gone up to £3 now!
  • prowla
    prowla Posts: 14,272 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    My bad - there's 10% off the £3.

    Phew!
  • kenr
    kenr Posts: 251 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Combo Breaker
    Hmm ordered 2, got confirmation, then store calls and says they only have 1 but I can buy another the same for £10. NOT ON.
    Registered Linux user #497422 :beer:
  • Got a junior and a full size one store rang to say they didnt have the one i ordered but could have another the same price woohoo. If they have anymore i will do as previous poster says and donate to homeless charity. Good idea ad thanks OP
  • pawsies
    pawsies Posts: 1,957 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker I've been Money Tipped!
    All gone :(
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