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Four savvy ways to host a gathering for less this summer

Scroll down to read how you can tuck into your favourite flavour crisps for just 17p a packet SUN SAVERS Four savvy ways to host a gathering for less this summer NOT going to Glastonbury? Don't worry. The hottest ticket this summer is in your own garden, with six in ten people saying they host at home more because it has become so expensive to go out, according to MoneySuperMarket. So get Glasto on the TV and get the Great British party started with these easy ideas. Advertisement 7 The hottest ticket this summer is in your own garden, providing you follow our top tips Credit: Getty HAT TRICK: Give your guests a dress code, loosely linked to dates in the summer calendar. For example, you could get everyone to wear hats, Ascot-style, or opt for a tennis-themed party for Wimbledon. For Glasto-in-your-garden, ask guests to wear their favourite band T-shirts. CUT-PRICE COCKTAILS: Prepare jugs of summer drinks with cheaper alternatives to the well-known brands. Advertisement Instead of Pimm's, which can cost up to £18 for a 70cl bottle, find Austin's Classic Summer Punch from Aldi, Tesco's Summer Cup or Asda's Summer Punch for under a tenner. Instead of Aperol, which is usually around £17, you could try Bitterol for £6.99 at Lidl or Aldi's Aperini for £6.79. CHAIR SHARE: Instead of buying extra garden furniture, ask a few friends to share theirs or bring them if they are joining you. That way everyone will have a spot to sit without it costing a penny more. Advertisement Buy items you will likely use again, such as garden lighting, but maybe hold back on pricey gazebos or fire pits. Borrow from a friend or rent at You can hire a small gazebo from the lending site for around £10-£15 a day. TEA IT OFF: A twist on a British tea party is easy to pull off on a budget. Think cucumber sandwiches, easy cup cakes and scones with jam. Advertisement You can make your own scones for pennies with self-raising flour, sugar, milk and baking powder, or buy a pack of scone mix from Sainsbury's for £1. Finish off the low-cost fun with some old-school garden games. Both kids and adults will love a classic egg and spoon race, or dust off games like ring toss. All prices on page correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability. DEAL OF THE DAY 7 Save £10.50 with Habitat's 12-piece stoneware dinner set Credit: supplied Advertisement SERVE up a good deal on the Habitat 12-piece stoneware dinner set, available in rust and other colours, down from £42 to £31.50. SAVE: £10.50 CHEAP TREAT 7 This small glass vase from H&M is half price, so grab it while you can Credit: supplied SHOW off a pretty bloom in the small glass vase from H&M Home, down from £3.99 to £2. Advertisement SAVE: £1.99 What's new? POWER up your own Glastonbury party at home if you are an OVO energy customer, with two hours of free electricity from 9pm to 11pm today and tomorrow. The 1.5million who qualify should opt in via the OVO app. TOP SWAP 7 Pick up The Bestway Cove Champ kayak from Argos for £90 Credit: supplied THE BESTWAY Cove Champ two-person kayak, above, from Argos, £90, should float your boat, or you can try the paddle power of Lidl's Crivit kayak for two, below, £39.99 with Lidl Plus (or £59.99 without). SAVE: £50.01 Advertisement 7 You could save £50 with Lidl's own kayak, if you have a Lidl Plus card Little helper BUY a £30 Passport to Play for Oxygen Activeplay and you can check into your local Oxygen, RedKangaroo or Boost indoor activity park all summer long. Find out more at SHOP & SAVE 7 Enjoy a pack of crisps for around 17p when you buy a Walkers 20 Classic Variety pack from Iceland or the Food Warehouse Credit: supplied TUCK into a pack of crisps for around 17p when you buy a Walkers 20 Classic Variety pack from Iceland or the Food Warehouse for £3.50 down from £5.25. SAVE: £1.75 Advertisement Hot right now Robinsons double strength apple & blackcurrant no added sugar squash was £2.25 but is now £1 with a Tesco Clubcard. PLAY NOW TO WIN £200 7 Join thousands of readers taking part in The Sun Raffle JOIN thousands of readers taking part in The Sun Raffle. Every month we're giving away £100 to 250 lucky readers - whether you're saving up or just in need of some extra cash, The Sun could have you covered. Every Sun Savers code entered equals one Raffle ticket. Advertisement The more codes you enter, the more tickets you'll earn and the more chance you will have of winning!