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bird table

mumzyof2
mumzyof2 Posts: 3,343 Forumite
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Im looking for a bird table..under £10 if possible before delievery. Does anyone know where?
Sealed Pot dec 08 - dec 09 so far £27.67, Live off £4k Spent £330.20 GC £1,200 for 2009 Spent £50.78 PaD so far £650.07
Debts: L/woods £154.00 C/One PAID O/D £649.90 Next £299.95 O/D PAID Gas £72.60 Electric £155.73 Mum £640.00 Orange £490.32
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  • Debt_Free_Chick
    Debt_Free_Chick Posts: 13,276 Forumite
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    Unlikely, I think. You'd be better trying local garden centres or looking for someone who makes them and sells them at the garden gate. Even then, I think you'll struggle for £10.

    No-one you know who's handy who can make one for you?
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  • mumzyof2
    mumzyof2 Posts: 3,343 Forumite
    No i dont know anyone unfortunatly.

    My mum got one from a shop called half price of less for£6 yesterday but i cant get to it as its miles away.
    Sealed Pot dec 08 - dec 09 so far £27.67, Live off £4k Spent £330.20 GC £1,200 for 2009 Spent £50.78 PaD so far £650.07
    Debts: L/woods £154.00 C/One PAID O/D £649.90 Next £299.95 O/D PAID Gas £72.60 Electric £155.73 Mum £640.00 Orange £490.32
  • kazwookie
    kazwookie Posts: 14,344 Forumite
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    Can your mum buy you one and keep it for you till you next see her?

    Are you a memember of your local freecycle group, if so you ask for wanted bird table / if not join the group and ask.

    Have you looked in your local paper at the small ads or local shop window, car boot.
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  • mumzyof2
    mumzyof2 Posts: 3,343 Forumite
    My mum lives abroad and is going back on wednesday. I have asked on freecycle and looked in free paper.
    Sealed Pot dec 08 - dec 09 so far £27.67, Live off £4k Spent £330.20 GC £1,200 for 2009 Spent £50.78 PaD so far £650.07
    Debts: L/woods £154.00 C/One PAID O/D £649.90 Next £299.95 O/D PAID Gas £72.60 Electric £155.73 Mum £640.00 Orange £490.32
  • ixwood
    ixwood Posts: 2,550 Forumite
    Lidl did have some for a fiver a few months back. Worth checking I guess.
  • Lotus-eater
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    Its only two bits of wood joined together, can't you just make it?
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  • elsien
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    Wilkinsons had some in a couple of months ago - I think they may have been about £15, but if there's one near you you wouldn't have to worry about delivery charges.
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  • Debt_Free_Chick
    Debt_Free_Chick Posts: 13,276 Forumite
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    Lotus-eater wrote: »
    Its only two bits of wood joined together, can't you just make it?

    I almost suggested that. Even this very simple design - whilst not beautiful - would be very easy to make. And, with the mesh base, what it lacks in aesthetic design is made up by its practicality.
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  • SEE
    SEE Posts: 722 Forumite
    mumzyof2 wrote: »
    Im looking for a bird table..under £10 if possible before delievery. Does anyone know where?
    Just get a length of timber and nail an old frying pan to the top of it. Make a little sign to dangle from the handle, like 'Bird Cafe' or something:D
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  • frugallass
    frugallass Posts: 2,320 Forumite
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    I bought my mum a bird feeding station (gardman) for her birthday - I'd recommend one of these rather than a bird table - she hardly ever watches TV now, she just sits and watches the wildlife :D

    I got her the 'deluxe' version for about £25 but there are cheaper options available
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