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The Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Bask in the glorious sunshine in your own garden in style as paddling pools slashed by up to 60% by B&M and Wilko
WITH the UK baking in sunny weather only expected to get hotter what better way is there to cool off than in an outdoor paddling pool. Dozens of retailers have the miniature swimming pools in stock for summer with plenty of cheap options on offer. From B&M to Very, Wilko to The Range, here are some of the cheapest pools we found this summer. It's worth bearing in mind, these are just the cheapest inflatable pools we could find and you might find the same ones, or similar, cheaper in other stores. Using websites like Price Spy, Price Runner and Trolley to compare prices across thousands of products is the best way to find good deals. B&M 6 B&M is selling their kids summer set pool for just £8. Discount retailer B&M is selling a small summer pool that's ideal for your little ones to splash around in. The retailer doesn't offer a home delivery service so the pool can't be ordered online. Shoppers hoping to nab one can pick it up in store though. The paddling pool is only 1 metre wide so not worth buying if you're looking for something a bit bigger. Shoppers will have to buy an air pump separately to pump up the three-ringed pool. Very Very's pool is on offer at the moment with its price slashed from £39.99 to just £14.99. Shoppers can order it via home delivery but will have to pay a small fee. The inflatable pool is designed for people aged six and over and measures in at 2.62m x 1.75m x 51cm. It also comes with a repair patch you can use to fix any leaks. Wilko Wilko is selling a whole inflatable pool set for only £39.99. You can order via home delivery with fees starting from £4.99 while click and collect is free. This set comes with inflatable toys and even a slide. If you don't have a Wilko branch near you, The Range is selling the same pool for £39.99. Denny Shop 6 Denny Shop is selling a giant 10ft Jilong Inflatable Round Paddling Pool for just £29.99. The retailer is offering free shipping across the UK and a smaller 8ft size for £22.99. You can buy both size pools with filters for £51.99 and £55.99, respectively. The Range The Range is offering an Avenli Prompt Set Pool Set for an impressive reduced price. The budget retailer has slashed the price of its pool offering from £49.99 to just £34.99 . Click and collect is available at no extra cost, which might be a better option if you want to collect for the weekend. The inflatable measures 3m x 3m x 76cm. ASDA Asda are offering up a shark themed pool, perfect for animal loving kids and it only costs £15. Shoppers ordering via home delivery and click and collect will be charged £4. Asda's offering measures in at 1.93m x 2.21m x 68cm making it suitable for kids aged two and older. How to bag a bargain SUN Savers Editor Lana Clements explains how to find a cut-price item and bag a bargain… Sign up to loyalty schemes of the brands that you regularly shop with. Big names regularly offer discounts or special lower prices for members, among other perks. Sales are when you can pick up a real steal. Retailers usually have periodic promotions that tie into payday at the end of the month or Bank Holiday weekends, so keep a lookout and shop when these deals are on. Sign up to mailing lists and you'll also be first to know of special offers. It can be worth following retailers on social media too. When buying online, always do a search for money off codes or vouchers that you can use and are just two sites that round up promotions by retailer. Scanner apps are useful to have on your phone. app has a scanner that you can use to compare prices on branded items when out shopping. Bargain hunters can also use B&M's scanner in the app to find discounts in-store before staff have marked them out. And always check if you can get cashback before paying which in effect means you'll get some of your money back or a discount on the item.
The Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
‘Absolute bargain' say garden owners racing to buy 6ft paddling pool slashed from £40 to £15 at Very
WITH perfect timing, Very has reduced the price of a paddling pool from £40 to £15. The retailer has given this 6-foot inflatable family pool a 63% discount - just in time for the UK summer heatwave. 2 It's hot right now across the UK - but this weekend it's going to get even hotter. With temperatures set to soar to 32C in parts of the UK come Saturday, many Brits will be looking to their gardens during this heatwave, and a way to stay cool. If your garden is a bit short on space, the paddling pool is the perfect size and ideal for all the family. It measures 6ft 7in in length and 4ft 11in in width, meaning it should fit easily into longer lawns or compact patios. It's large enough for multiple children or even parents to join in the fun, with one happy reviewer saying: '[I] ordered for my son and he loves it, and there's even enough room for me and my husband!' The pool holds up to 450 litres of water, making it ideal for cooling off without needing a full-sized swimming pool. Mimicking a holiday-type pool with a tile-style design, it's made from durable vinyl, and comes with a heavy-duty repair patch in case it gets a puncture. If you have smaller children or toddlers to accommodate, the pool can be inflated to half its usual height, making it suitable for splashing about in shallower depths of water. Bestway Blue Rectangular Family Pool, £39.99 £14.99 BUY HERE This bargain paddling pool has already racked up over 150 five-star reviews from satisfied customers. 'Absolutely perfect for the kids during the hot weather," one shopper wrote. "It's a great size - much bigger than I expected - and easy to set up. The kids have been in it every day since we got it!' Another reviewer praised the value for money: 'For £15, you really can't go wrong. "It's sturdy, holds a lot of water, and provides hours of entertainment. I even sat in it myself to cool off!' Another reviewer emphasised the fun for all the family, saying: 'My hubby made use of it as he could fit into it while relaxing in the sun, and it held his weight!' Very doesn't state when this deal ends on the website, so if you're interested, you're probably wise taking the plunge now. Its generous size, easy setup, and affordable price make it an obvious choice for families looking to cool down at a barbecue, summer drinks, or a kids' party. This is just one of many deals the Shopping team has spotted this week. Over at Amazon, a top-selling desk fan has been reduced from £32 to £20. at deal on La Roche-Posay spray. Head to our shopping garden and tools page for more deals on outdoor items.
The Sun
2 days ago
- Climate
- The Sun
How to get a warm paddling pool instantly WITHOUT lugging buckets from the kitchen OR using the kettle
PUTTING a paddling pool up over the summer is all fun and games until people are complaining that the water is too cold. Thankfully there is an easy hack to get your pool full of warm water in minutes. 4 4 While many people rely on an outdoor tap with cold water to add the water, you should go directly from the warm tap inside. If your hose doesn't attach to your inside tap, a mum shared how she gets around this issue. TikTok user @healthandlovingmyself shared how you simply need to fill up a watering can with warm water, and put the hose inside the nozzle. The water will then travel down the pipe and fill up your pool with the hot water. The best part of the hack is you don't need to spend hours lugging buckets of warm water outside - and don't need to constantly refill the kettle. Many people were very impressed with the hack and wondered why they hadn't thought of it before. One person wrote: 'I was 40 years old.. Thnx.' Another added: 'Smart.' However, one user commented: 'The water bill.' And a second said: 'More fun when its cold.' The clever way you can ensure your paddling pool is kept warm BIN BAG HACK We previously shared how a woman has come up with the ultimate hack to heating up the water in her chilly paddling pool - and it just requires a bin bag. She told Tyla how she was fed up of going back and forth with kettles to keep the water warm outside. Lainey Thomson decided to instead place a bin bag on the top to attract the heat from the sun. 4 She revealed: "I did this because I only have a cold outside tap and I was using buckets and the kettle to warm up the pool. "By putting black bin bags on top it attracts the sun and it warms it up very quickly. Within about 45 minutes the water is warm and stays warm all day in the sun." The idea was first floated on the Mrs Hinch Made Me Do It Facebook group, when one woman asked for advice to heat her 8ft freezing cold paddling pool. One person advised: "Fill with cold from outside tap then cover with black bin bags. Leave for an hour!" 'The sun is drawn to the black bags and heats it up. Works a treat every time," one person commented.
BBC News
3 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Victoria Embankment Paddling Pool visitors want better toilets
Visitors to a children's paddling pool in Nottingham have criticised the lack of permanent toilets or changing facilities Victoria Embankment Paddling Pool reopened on 22 May following a £750,000 refurbishment to repair leaks and other work did not include the installation of any toilets or changing rooms, and instead there are currently three portable toilets next to the City Council said it "wasn't possible" to provide a permanent toilet with the available funding but it was exploring funding options for the future. Louis Knight, 29, said the facility was "all round positive" for the city but the toilets let it down."I took my daughter in there and it is dirty. There was a piece of excrement on the floor in there," he said."It's great what they're trying to do here, it's all good intentions, but I think having a place to go to the toilet is crucial."He acknowledged a toilet block could attract anti-social behaviour but said this could be countered by regular maintenance and cleaning."Anything's better than just a plastic box," he nearest brick-and-mortar toilets are found at a cafe which is a five minute walk away but they are reserved for customers were public toilets available at the entrance to The Embankment, near Trent Bridge but the Grade-II listed building has been closed for years. James Richards, 71, and his daughter Samantha Richards, 35, said it was "crazy" not to build a toilet alongside the revamped paddling pair used to visit the site when they were younger, before its Richards said she took her little girl to use the temporary toilets and was unhappy with what she encountered."There was wee all over the floor," she said. "So straight away I was in a predicament and had to pick her up."Because it's leaking, because it's not properly in the ground, it's a bit of a mess."She also said not having any changing facilities could be problematic for older children who visit the site."It sounds like you're moaning, but really, you've come here and you just want a nice time," Mr Richards added. Nottingham City Council said there was a cleaning schedule in place to ensure the toilets were regularly local authority said the paddling pool had been "hugely popular" since it opened."Inevitably this does put pressure on toilet facilities," a spokesperson said."We are keeping [the cleaning schedule] under review, particularly with the number of people who will want to enjoy the peel this week in the warm weather.""It wasn't possible to provide a permanent toilet facility with the original funding available to build the pool but we are exploring funding options to see what is possible."
The Sun
6 days ago
- Lifestyle
- The Sun
Surprising £1 item helps to remove oil from the surface of your paddling pool – you don't have to do any work
THE temperatures are rising and the Sun is shining which means Brits will be digging out their paddling pools from garden shed and garages. But after washing it and filling it up with water, it can still be unsuitable to play in for kids as oil can collect on the surface. 2 2 However, you don't need to refill your paddling pool every time that happens. In a cost of living crisis, it could cost you a pretty penny if you are on water meter and pay for the water you use. Instead of wasting time, money and precious water, you can use a simple and cheap solution that could fix the problem. The easiest way to get rid of oil is by throwing in a few tennis balls. Their texture will absorb all of the oil that was left from sunscreen, sweat, cosmetics and sebum. The best part is it will only cost you £1 to do so, as tennis balls sell for this bargain price in Poundland. You can even leave some tennis balls in the pool to keep the oil away. A pack of three tennis balls will set you back a mere £1, and they can even be useful if you have dogs or want to pick up a new hobby. If you want to keep using the pool this summer, it's important to keep it clean to avoid refilling it. You can lower costs by buying sterilising fluid or using a filter - which means you don't have to keep filling your pool up. Mum shares the £64.99 paddling pool that won't leave you puffed out blowing it up & it's perfect for the warm weather Sterilising fluid can be picked up for as little as £4.20 for a litre, from Sainsbury's and will help stop the growth of bacteria and algae. Or you could get a filter that you place into your pool - when we checked prices online at Amazon, we found the cheapest ones would cost around £13.00 Another Poundland find will transform your garden furniture for only £2 as it instantly lifts mildew stains. Alternatively, a kitchen ingredient can also be used to scrub up your garden set.
