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Aldi is selling a massive double water slide ready for the heatwave this month

The Action Air Double Water Slide Park lets you create your very own water park in your back garden.

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant - 12th August 2021

Although it’s a bit hard to tell with all the classic Manchester rain we’ve had over the past few weeks, it’s currently summer.

Luckily though, those torrential downpours will soon be a thing of the past as we’re set to welcome another heatwave with soaring temperatures at the end of this month, and budget supermarket Aldi is selling the perfect summer accessory for thrill seekers just in time for it.

The Action Air Double Water Slide Park lets you create your very own water park in your back garden, with two slides, water sprinklers and air blowers, that’s “sure to keep kids busy during those long summer days.”

According to the product description on the Aldi website, the slide is suitable for children between the ages of three and 10, and is “easy to set up and continuously inflates with the electric blower to create hours of endless fun for your little one and their friends.”

It also includes a repair kit for any unexpected leaks or punctures and it all neatly compacts away in the included carry bag.

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The slide will currently set you back £299.99.

The Action Air Double Water Slide Park lets you create your very own water park in your back garden / Credit: Aldi UK

While that price may be a little steep for some, according to some shoppers, the slide has been on offer at a discounted price before, so keep your eyes peeled.

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If you’re keen to bag one of these water slides for yourself, make sure you don’t spend too much time trawling through the classic ‘middle aisle’ at your local Aldi branch to find it, as it’s available exclusively online.

Those who’ve managed to already get their hands on it seem to be pretty impressed, too.

A post about the slide shared to the ever-popular Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK page on Facebook has not only amassed a whopping 6,000+ interactions and enthusiastic comments in less than 24 hours, but some shoppers are giving it rave reviews too.

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The slide “creates hours of endless fun for your little one and their friends.” / Credit: Aldi UK

“We’ve got this [and it’s] so worth every penny,” one shopper commented.

Another said: “The kids love it [and] it’s well worth the money,” and a comically third added: “And every kid in the neighbourhood is round… I’ve never been such a popular mum.”

You can get your hands on the Action Air Double Water Slide Park via the Aldi website only.

Featured Image – Aldi UK

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A charity auction is selling memorabilia from the ACTUAL Peaky Blinders set

Thomas Melia Thomas Melia

Peaky Blinders super-fans get ready, because there’s a charity auction is currently open and items worn by the stars of the iconic TV series are up for grabs.

This exclusive event gives bidders the chance to own a piece of modern-day TV history in the form of not just merchandise but authentic memorabilia.

Let’s be honest, we’ve all wanted to pull on a flat cap and pretend we were a gangster at one point in our lives, and what better way to do so and relive your Peaky Blinders fantasy than by doing so with one from the show? Especially since you know your money is going towards a good cause.

Whether you want to look as dapper as Tommy Shelby, or you just want to add a culture-soaked collector’s item to your, well, collection, you might want to check this one if you’re a big Peaky fan.

Maybe you could own something from this very picture at the Peaky Blinders charity auction event.
Maybe you could own something from this very picture at the Peaky Blinders charity auction event.
Walk away feeling dapper as ever with exclusive merchandise up for grabs at the Peaky Blinders charity auction event.
Walk away feeling dapper as ever with exclusive merchandise up for grabs at the Peaky Blinders charity auction event.
Credit: BBC

Anyone planning on going to the Peaky Blinders charity auction event can bid in person or even register to bid online now if you won’t be free during the proceedings.

As for what is on the table, you could raise your virtual paddle for everything from a full suit worn by Cillian Murphy himself to Sam Claflin’s homburg hat, a pair of Michael Gray (Finn Cole) shiny shoes and much more.

You can find a full list of the items available for auction online, as the bidding commenced this month and will officially close on 20 May with a special tie-in event.

And where else to hold said event and than Manchester’s very own Peaky Blinders bar on Peter Street just off the main Deansgate strip, where the action will culminate in a flamboyant and free-to-all event.

Those attending in person will be greeted with a welcome drink before being encouraged to join in with the final day of the auction – guests are encouraged to turn up in ‘true Shelby style’ of course.

All the funds raised will go towards the much-loved NHS foundation and specialist hospital, The Christie, Europe’s largest cancer centre, right here in Manchester.

Peaky Blinders bar on Peter St in Manchester city centre.
Everyone knows the Peaky Blinders like a drink.

Tickets for this event cost nothing, but there is an option to add an additional donation if you wish, and bidding on items taken from the cult favourite TV show is open to everyone.

This isn’t the only claim to fame this Manchester-based centre has as just last month a breast cancer study at The Christie set up by Girls Aloud star and Stockport-born, Sarah Harding, helped save 80 women. Now that’s leaving a legacy.

Once again, the final day of the Peaky Blinders charity auction event is taking place on Tuesday, 20 May from 6-10pm, and tickets are completely free.

Sign up for yours below HERE.

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Bury FC announce partnership with big-name local brand after ‘milestone’ season

Danny Jones Danny Jones Bury FC sponsorship deal with JD

Following their landmark North West Counties Football League title, Bury FC are toasting their trophy success with a significant new partnership, as multinational franchise JD Sports will be sponsoring the side moving forward.

The Premier Division champions sealed what they have dubbed a “milestone” first piece of silverware and first promotion for some time with a 4-0 win over Burscough FC last weekend: a moment which feels like a far cry away from the uncertainty of recent years.

A NWCFL Division One North title did come during the Bury AFC era.

It was only back in 2019 that Bury were dismissed from the EFL entirely, splintering into two teams after 125 years; fast forward to 2025 and now the Greater Manchester club are looking to reconsolidate their position in the football pyramid with efforts such as this latest commercial move.

Also founded in Bury back in 1981, JD Sports is the latest and most established local organisation to sponsor The Shakers to date, marking a big step forward for those around Gigg Lane.

While the exact nature of their collaboration (i.e. featuring logo on kits, around the stadium and so on) is yet to be detailed, nor has the initial length of the partnership deal been confirmed, getting the brand on board is still a big coup.

Not only is the retailer a well-known name in sports apparel and high-street fashion, with their own line of more than 90 JD Gyms across the UK too, but as a fellow local turned nationwide business from the same borough, their success story is also one that Bury FC can take plenty of inspiration from.

With a league record-breaking 8,719 fans filing into their historic home ground for the final game of the season, demonstrating an extraordinary level of support and loyalty throughout the community, teaming up with JD is an extension of “reignited pride” and brings football back to the heart of the local area.

As for JD – which also boasts a glowing global presence in over 36 countries – sports partnership manager Abi Haywood went on to add: “We’re thrilled to be partnering with Bury FC, a club that sits at the heart of our community. As a company founded in Bury, this partnership means a lot to us.

“It’s about more than football – it’s about giving back to the town that helped shape who we are. We’re proud to support Bury FC and to play a part in the club’s future, both on and off the pitch.”

The Shakers signed off the announcement by stating: “As Bury FC continues its mission to climb back up the football pyramid, the Club remains deeply committed to regaining its place at the heart of the community.

“With the support of local businesses, lifelong fans, and a town full of pride, Bury FC is building a future worthy of its historic name.”

Here’s hoping this is just the start of an already brilliant comeback and that Bury never need come back from so close to the brink again.

Up The Shakers.

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