Archive for the ‘Hobbies’ Category

Autumn is the time to plant for spring and here at Poundland we have extended our range to include Perennials for just £1 a pack. There are some amazing plants available like Mixed Aqueligia Columbine, Heliopsis scabra, Lupin Hybrids and many more. Make sure you pop into Poundland today as our stocks are limited and wouldn’t want you to miss out on this fantastic planting range.

Click here to see the range.

I’m a big fan of searching the internet high and low for new and interesting things on the web. I especially love coming across blogs, and not to be biased, but always like to read about what people are saying about Poundland. I came across the Grey Area blog today and it really intrigued me. Honest, interesting posts from a self employed design consultant and photographer. I am pleased you took a trip to a Poundland store the other day Grey Area blogger – it was great to hear you had good things to day about it. Even though it sounded VERY busy! I think we all just get a little too excited with the bargains! I read that you enjoy gardening – well next time you pop down, check out the gardening section. Poundland has a lot of Autumn planting products…it would be great to hear your feedback if you do decide to purchase an item from the range.

Now is the time to plant those seeds and bulbs to ensure your plants bloom in the spring. Poundland is offering a wide range of popular plants including Allium Drumsticks, Sunrise Tulip Collection, Black and White Tulip and Hyacinth Collection, Mixed Crocus, Mixed Hyacinth, Rockery Narcissi Mixed, Snowdrops, Spring Classics, Woodland Glade, Mixed Dwarf Tulips, Mixed Tall Tulips and Mixed Double Tulips all for just £1 each. This is amazing value is sure to brighten up your garden! Don’t forget that stocks are limited so make sure you pop into your nearest Poundland store today.

 Click here to see the Autumn Planting Range.

 Is your garden good enough to win an award? A couple living in Henley won a best front garden competition, without even entering! Their garden must have been amazing. Read more here. However it’s a shame there are no pictures as I am sure the garden would of been spectacular!

Also do you have the gardening bug? There is a blogger who is on a mission to turn gardening from a chore to a passion! Check out her story at the Gardening Bug blog which is a superb read.

For more info check out the gardening pages on BBC for hints and tips on how to improve your garden.

Poundland are entering the last few days of our Bagged Sweets Survey so make sure you voice your opinion and you could win £25 worth of Poundland vouchers. Also remember to follow us on Twitter!

Everyday in the news we are urged to exercise more, however sometimes it can become a bit dull. Therefore why not try an activity like swimming to add some enjoyment and put an end to the exercise ‘chore’! Swimming is classed as one of the best forms of exercise you can do and Poundland is here to help with loads of great products such as licensed swim rings, towels, swimming costumes, swim bags and much more all at an amazing price of £1 each! Visit your nearest Poundland store today whilst stock lasts. To see what benefits regular exercise can have on your fitness click here for Bupa’s health information.

As mentioned earlier swimming is a fantastic way to keep fit and to get helpful tips check out the Exercise Fitness blog where there is a whole post on swimming and what you should do to get the most out of your workout in the pool!

 I thought I would also mention the opening of a new Poundland store in High Street, Newport, Isle of Wight. Poundland is welcoming the new store with a ‘fun day’ on Saturday 15^th August 2009 and will include the following activities:

• £50 worth of Poundland vouchers to be won in checkout challenge
• DJ & entertainer there from 9am – 4pm
• Antony Cotton (Coronation Streets Sean Tully) to officially open the store, sign autographs and have pictures taken from 10am – 1pm
• Antony to give away 50 x £1 Poundland vouchers
• 500 packs of Kodak AA batteries to give away

If you live in Newport make time to pop into the new store where Poundland guarantee you will have a fun packed day. Also be sure to check out the corrie blog to keep updated with that’s happening on the street.

Click here to see the latest and upcoming Poundland stores

Poundland have only got a few days left for you to vote on your favourite sweets and by doing so you could win £25 of Poundland vouchers to spend in store! Click here to vote.

It’s nearly time for the summer holidays!

The weather will probably be as un-predictable as it usually is…but don’t worry there are plenty of ways to keep your children entertained on a rainy day.

Poundland have a fantastic range of arts and crafts products in store for just £1, which will go down a treat….

 Click here to see more…!

There are so many arts and crafts blogs on the web and they always inspire me to get creative. If you are interested in making your own cards but are in need of some ideas, check out the Cards by Aardvark blog - the cards are amazing! You can create your own too and they don’t have to break the bank as you can pick your materials up from Poundland for just £1!

I also came across Cuteable the other day, it is a blog that features the cutest finds you can ever imagine. It all has a very crafty feel, so if you are into arty things you will love this blog!

 If you live in Scotland, then your local store will now have a brand new range of stationery and arts and crafts ready for the summer holidays! (England and Wales will recieve this stock on Monday 13th July)

Click here to see the range!