August 13th, 2010
There’s plenty to do without spending a fortune this summer with the kids. Here’s a few ideas to start you off:
A Lego Version of Vue Cinemas
Discount cinema tickets: Vue cinema offer 95p tickets each morning during the school holidays to both children and adults alike! This week’s movies are Toothfairy & Astroboy, check your local Vue cinema for listings times.
Free swimming: many local authorities now offer free swimming sessions for under 16’s and over 60’s. This is a great way to stay active whilst amusing the children on the cheap. To find out your nearest pool that offers free swimming sessions, go to free swim sessions for under 16’s.
Free tennis: why not take advantage of Tennis For Free that offers children and families the chance to just turn up at participating tennis court and play for free. For your local listing, go to Tennis For Free.
Why not let us know your top tips for days out on a budget?
Liz
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August 11th, 2010
Tesco clubcard reward vouchers; how to make them go further?
Ensure you get 4 times your voucher’s value in reward options. If you spend it on food you only manage to get two times their value! Although Tesco are currently expanding this out to other departments for a limited period of time, this will still only get you two times their value!
Find cost effective deals in the brochure. Although reward vouchers can be redeemed for up four times their value, some deals only effectively offer you two or three times their value. For example you can opt for a free Cineworld ticket for £3 in clubcard vouchers. However it doesn’t cost you £12 for a cinema ticket! For value for money, it would be better spent on rewards such as a Merlin Annual Pass where your vouchers will give you the full 4 times it’s value.
Combine tesco deals with other offers to max out your savings. Use your tesco clubcard reward vouchers wisely to ensure best value. For example for a family of four off to Alton Towers, combine a 2 for 1 voucher with two tesco day entry rewards for a total of £20 in clubcard vouchers, (wise to split into twos at the kiosk to avoid the one offer per transaction!) This way you can bank additional Tesco clubcard reward vouchers for your next day out too!
Additional clubcard points promotions. Clearly this is what Tesco want you to do, but it is worth keeping an eye out for additional points promotions to build your rewards as long as you are buying necessary household items!
Check out these Tesco Clubcard deals that potentially offer value for money:
- English Heritage Membership; each £10 in Tesco clubcard vouchers will give you £40 off annual membership. Membership will give you free entry to over 400 historic settings in England.
- Legoland Discovery Centre; buy entrance in full for £3.50 in vouchers per person, (adult on the gate price, £13.95)
- Conkers, Derbyshire; each £5 in Tesco clubcard voucher will allow you £20 off your entrance fees.
- Crealy Adventure Parks; this new addition will secure a £20 discount for just £5 in clubcard vouchers.
Tesco clubcard vouchers can offers value for money and, if used wisely, will save you a fortune on days out!
Liz
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July 13th, 2010
Tesco clubcard reward vouchers; how it works?
The Tesco clubcard reward vouchers work on the principal that for every £1 spend, you receive 2 clubcard points. With every 100 points earned, you receive a £1 tesco clubcard voucher. This £1 voucher can be redeemed up to 4 times it’s value in days out rewards but only two times it’s value if spent in store. Vouchers are sent out to you every few months with a catologue of how you can spend your loyalty reward vouchers.
Tesco clubcard reward vouchers; how to make them go further?
Ensure you get 4 times your voucher’s value in reward options. If you spend it on food you only manage to get two times their value!
Find cost effective deals in the brochure. Although reward vouchers can be redeemed for up four times their value, some deals only effectively offer you two or three times their value. For example you can opt for a free Cineworld ticket for £3 in clubcard vouchers. However it doesn’t cost you £12 for a cinema ticket! For value for money, it would be better spent on rewards such as a Merlin Annual Pass where your vouchers will give you the full 4 times it’s value.
Combine tesco deals with other offers to max out your savings. Use your tesco clubcard reward vouchers wisely to ensure best value. For example for a family of four off to Warwick Castle, combine a 2 for 1 voucher with two tesco day entry rewards for a total of £10 in clubcard vouchers, (best to split into twos at the kiosk as some places only allow one deal per family!) This way you can bank additional Tesco clubcard reward vouchers for your next day out too!
Additional clubcard points promotions. Clearly this is what Tesco want you to do, but it is worth keeping an eye out for additional points promotions to build your reward vouchers.
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May 14th, 2010
Here’s a few of the best deals of the week on offer:
* Explore the rainforest in the dark at the Eden Project on Saturday 15 May and pick up a great deal on discounted annual passes whilst you are there!
* Get involved in events being organised for the Museums at Night weekend, running 14 – 16 May. Check out what your local museum has planned or take a look at our list of some of the most unusual.
* Why not take the kids for a morning movie at Vue cinemas where all tickets are discounted to only 95p! This week’s selection is ‘Old Dogs’ with John Travolta & Robin Williams, (rated PG).
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April 16th, 2010
Looking for something to do to entertain the kids without spending a fortune, then try these cinema deals running this weekend;
- Vue cinemas offer Saturday & Sunday morning movies with all tickets just 95p. This week’s selection is Ponyo, based on Hans Christian Anderson’s tale of the little mermaid.
- Cineworld cinemas also offer Saturday morning movies with all tickets just £1. There is a range of titles and more information can be found at discounted Cineworld offers.
- Use your Tesco clubcard vouchers to purchase Cineworld tickets , (Adult ticket cost £3 in vouchers, child tickets £2 in vouchers).
Have fun this weekend from topdogdays.
Liz
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April 7th, 2010
Looking to amuse the kids on a budget, try some of these deals for the movies;
- Vue cinemas offer morning shows for only 95p during the holidays. This week’s showing are Alvin & the Chipmunks & Astro Boy.
- Saturday mornings at Cineworld, tickets only £1 for selected showings of Planet 51, Aliens in the Attic, Race to Witch Mountain & Hotel for Dogs. More details can be found here.
- Use your Tesco clubcard vouchers to purchase Cineworld tickets , (Adult ticket cost £3 in vouchers, child tickets £2 in vouchers).
Liz
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April 6th, 2010
Here’s a few idea to keep the costs down with kids over Easter:
- Download our favourite vouchers for 2 for 1’s and discounted tickets. More information on vouchers here.
- Try topdogday’s ideas for 95p or less here!
- Here’s the current Go Ape discounts around.
- Want to try the new Legoland Discovery Centre, then here’s a few discounts to consider.
Liz
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