Greater Manchester is set for a stormy Bank Holiday weekend as the clouds roll in - which could have an impact on Manchester City's plans for a bus parade on Sunday to celebrate its fourth successive Premier League title.
05.05.2024 - 18:03 / ok.co.uk
If you're planning a chilled Bank Holiday weekend, chances are you'll be scrolling through your phone. If something catches your eye that you'd like to get your hands on ASAP, there are some retailers offering click and collect in just an hour.
The way we spend our Bank Holiday weekends largely depends on the weather. If the sun's out, many of us will be dusting off the garden furniture, firing up the barbecues, and hosting impromptu gatherings in our gardens with family and friends.
Some of us will be digging out the lawnmowers and gardening tools, ready to spruce up our outdoor spaces. Others might have a list of DIY jobs around the house that they've been putting off - now's the time to tackle them. Or maybe you just want to potter around your home, give it a spring clean and get it summer-ready.
Whatever you end up doing this Bank Holiday weekend, here are some of the top home, garden and DIY products you can have in your hands in just an hour, reports the Mirror. Dunelm - two hours Dunelm offers Click and Collect in as little as two hours, which is great news if you need bits for the house or garden.
They also have spring deals available to snap up. If the sun decides to grace us with its presence, you might want to snap up this Set of 2 Helsinki Loungers, now just £60, down from £75.
Or perhaps this Harp String Garden Set, reduced to £140 from £179. Dunelm is also offering a plethora of other garden essentials, including storage solutions. And if you're looking to spruce up your home, they've got some stunning bedding sets as part of their brand new spring range.
Greater Manchester is set for a stormy Bank Holiday weekend as the clouds roll in - which could have an impact on Manchester City's plans for a bus parade on Sunday to celebrate its fourth successive Premier League title.
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