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.”
Manchester furniture outlet LOFT is hosting a major closing-down sale with up to 70% off
Emily Sergeant
Manchester furniture outlet LOFT is hosting a major closing-down sale with up to 70% off.
Okay, so it’s not technically closing down per se, but the current LOFT premises off Hyde Road near Piccadilly will officially close doors on 30 September, as the business consolidates its operations and relocates to its newly completed headquarters over at Trafford Park.
Unlike a typical closing-down sale, the stock isn’t old or unwanted. Instead, it’s a live snapshot of LOFT’s day-to-day business, and everything must go.
LOFT is known for furnishing properties across the build-to-rent, student accommodation, co-living, private rented, and social housing sectors, and that constant turnover naturally generates surplus – whether it be project overstock, end-of-line pieces or discontinued items making way for new collections.
The move over to Trafford Park is said to be a moment to clear the warehouse ‘completely’ and start the new chapter with a clean slate.
Manchester furniture outlet LOFT is hosting a major closing-down sale with up to 70% off / Credit: Supplied
This means that everything, from sofas and beds, to dining sets, armchairs, and home accessories, must go before the move, with prices already reduced by 50 to 70% below RRP.
Benjamin Hall, who is the Founder and CEO of LOFT, says this is the ‘biggest and best value’ sale the company has ever offered.
He explained: “As we settle into our new home at Trafford Park, we want a completely clean slate. Whether you’re a homeowner after a one-off bargain, or a landlord, agent or developer furnishing multiple units on a budget, there has never been a better time to visit.”
So homeowners, landlords, letting agents, property developers, interior designers, and home-staging businesses, this one’s for you.
LOFT Manchester is open from 9am to 5pm on weekdays only, and no appointment is needed, so you can just turn up whenever and bag a bargain.
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Cult US sustainable clothing brand Reformation opens in Manchester city centre
Emily Sergeant
Cult US sustainable clothing brand Reformation has opened its doors in Manchester for the first time.
Since it was first founded in Los Angeles all the way back in 2009, Reformation has gone on to become one of the largest sustainable womenswear brands on the planet, and is now known and loved for making beautiful, timeless apparel and accessories that aim to ‘inspire confidence’ across life stages and occasions.
Operating on a business model that pairs a smart approach to merchandising with a responsive supply chain, Reformation now operates more than 70 retail stores across the US, UK, Canada, and France.
At the heart of the Reformation story is a genuine commitment to ‘doing things differently’.
Since day one, sustainability has been woven into everything the brand makes – from the eco-certified fabrics and responsible factories, to its famously transparent sustainability reports.
Currently, Reformation has five UK stores to its name – but, it may come as no surprise to fans of the brand that they’re all in London.
That’s why the news of this new Manchester opening is such a big deal.
The label’s first UK store outside of the capital, Reformation has secured a prime spot on King Street in the heart of the city centre, where its neighbours include American Vintage and ME+EM.
Inside, the store is laid out simply, with single sample-size items on display, but a full range of sizes available to try on.
And you can browse the full Reformation collection on huge interactive screens in the front of the shop.
Take a look inside:
Reformation is now open in ManchesterPart of Manchester’s beautiful new Reformation storeReformation loafersInteractive screens so you can browse the full Reformation collectionZebra print mules
“For Manchester, it’s a landmark moment, and for King Street, it’s the latest signal that this is one of the UK’s most exciting retail destinations,” a spokesperson for King Street said in a statement.
Stay tuned for details on opening dates to be announced in due course.
Emily Sergeant -
12th August 2021 
