CHEERS! Pub gardens reopened today, and hordes of thirsty Brits enjoyed an open-air drink.
But the prospect gives me the chills, especially as snow, hail and the usual April showers are said to be on the way. So today I reveal how to keep warm and dry without splashing out. Here are my pub garden gear ideas . . .
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LOW-LOLLY BROLLY: We all know a trusty brolly is an essential for pub gardens this week. If yours has seen better days, you needn’t splash out a fortune on one. Nab a smart, windproof golf umbrella from susino.co.uk for just £9.99 — under half the price of the popular Fulton Stormshield brolly, £28 at John Lewis.
SAVE: £18.01
WELLY GOOD: When it pours down, Wellington boots are indispensable. Thankfully you can grab some slightly more elegant, black patent Festival rubber wellies on ebay.co.uk for £24 — and they’re very similar to designer brand Hunter’s riding wellies at £125.
SAVE: £101
COLD PINT, WARM HANDS: For chilly evenings, order the rechargeable Ocoopa hand warmer, £33.12 (down from £34.50) or get a pack of Hot Hands Hand Warmers from Amazon for just £3.99 for ten. They’re brrr-illiant.
SAVE: £29.13
DON’T ANO-RACK UP COSTS: Waterproof coats needn’t be boring. Damart.co.uk has a range of hooded pac-a-macs in various patterns for just £14.50 — down from £29 — and it’s definitely worth keeping one handy.
SAVE: £14.50
HOOD DEAL: A giant hoodie sounds like the perfect garden attire. You might have seen the trend for the Oodie, a fleecy cross between a hoodie and a blanket, but the cheapest I can find it for is £59. Instead, head to Wowcher for a copycat version that’s just £15 and comes in a range of colours. Or for the real bargainistas, make like one savvy mum who adapted an £8 Wilko fleece blanket and stitched it into a hoodie. Genius!
SAVE: £44
- PRICES correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability.
Deal of day
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AS the weather gets warmer, treat your pooch to a pet pool, £7.99 from B&M. The store also has cooling mats costing £4.99.
Cheap treat
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THERE are three new flavours of Mini Cheddars: Ploughman’s Cheshire Cheese, Strathdon Blue Cheese and Dragon’s Breath Chilli Cheddar. A six-pack is £1.79 at Tesco.
Giselle’s little helper
JUST as shops reopen, PRIMARK is launching its first maternity range, with loads of options for new mums.
Much of the range is made using recycled cotton and there are some lovely fitted dresses that don’t cost a lot.
Prices for the 44-piece range start at just £4.
The soft peach nightie costing a tenner is a bargain.
Top swap
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TRIM the cost of keeping the veg warm for your roast. Instead of paying £29.99 for the large three-tray buffet server at studio.co.uk, you can get a similar server from Wilko for £25.
SAVE: £4.99
What’s new?
IF you missed out on Aldi’s popular hanging egg chair, which sold out in no time, you can pick up a similar one for your garden at Tesco.
Costing £150, it is available in more than 100 Tesco stores plus a handful of Jack’s shops, the budget supermarket owned by Tesco.
Shop & save
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NEW The Laughing Cow Blends Chickpea & Cheese Spread With Herb is on offer for £1, down from £1.40 at Morrisons.
SAVE: 40p
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