Archive for May, 2010

As we head in to the Bank Holiday weekend (yippee!), we all need the essential items that will keep the kids entertained and keep the costs down for us!  And with half term next week too for most of us, we need as many ideas as possible to keep the kids moan-free!  We have great variety from food and drink to outdoor toys for the kids, so there is sure to be something that will be right up your street!!  

Take a look at our snacks pages for those little treats we all enjoy like crisps, sweets and chocolate!  (once in a while won’t hurt, will it!?!)  We have some fabulous summer toys too that will keep the kids busy for hours on end – have a look at the Mega evo blaster - perfect for water fights in the garden or the Fun Bubble Maker - blow thousands of bubbles for just £1 at Poundland!! 

Have a read of this blog for some great ideas on half term activities for the kids.  You are sure to find something that you will all enjoy!

Sort your Fathers Day pressies with Poundland! (Don’t forget Sunday 20th June!)  We have a great range of gifting ideas to suit your Dad – young or old!!  Take a look at these Daddy cool socks or ‘Best Dad’ certificate to show him how much you care!!  Check out the events page for more products from the range . 

We also have a range of Amazing Value DVDs that would be great for any tractor, old motor or angling enthusiast!  If your Dad loves fishing and angling we have a selection of ‘Masters of Angling’ DVDs with Bob Nudd MBE.  If your Dad is more into tractors, scooters and old fashioned motors we have a great selection from Morris Cars to featured motors from Fred Dibnah’s Traction Engines. 

If your Dad is less of a petrolhead and more into the easy living lifestyle, we have ‘Thes Best of the Appleby Horse Fair’ – a nostalgic look at the famous horse and gypsy fair.  All of these for the Amazing Value price of £1 each at Poundland!!

I’d like to say a big thank you to everyone in Ballymena, Northern Ireland who turned out to meet me at the new Poundland store last Saturday, it was fantastic to meet you all, you all made me very welcome…and luckily the volcanic ash cloud moved so I could fly in to Belfast ok! Andy x

Happy Wednesday bloggers!  We have a new store opening in the Abbey Centre, Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland tomorrow!  The store will hold a Funday on Saturday 29th May to celebrate the opening.  Make sure you come and join in!  Emmerdale star Sammy Winward will be at the store from 10am til 1pm, and the DJ there from9am til 3pm.  

She will be giving away £1 Poundland vouchers to lucky customers in the store.  She will also be hosting Checkout Challenge where there will be £100 of Poundland vouchers to be won from 9.30am. You have to be at the till for the chance to win!

We have some great DVDs coming in to Poundland stores this week that will be perfect for your Dad this Fathers Day – Don’t forget Sunday 20th June!  If your Dad loves fishing and angling we have a selection of ‘Masters of Angling’ DVDs with Bob Nudd MBE.  If your Dad is more into tractors, scooters and old fashioned motors we have a great selection from Morris Cars to featured motors from Fred Dibnah’s Traction Engines. 

If your Dad is less of a petrolhead and more into the easy living lifestyle, we have ‘Thes Best of the Appleby Horse Fair’ – a nostalgic look at the famous horse and gypsy fair.  All of these for the Amazing Value price of £1 each at Poundland!!

 On a different subject we have a fantastic Grocery range coming in to stores this week with some Amazing Top Brands including Heinz, Princes, John West and Weight Watchers.  Head down to your local store to view the full range including multibuy offers and extra value packs.