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The Sun
30-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Sun
Home Bargains is selling £3.99 hanging glass water ornament that will turn your garden into a ‘cozy spot for wildlife'
WITH Brits enjoying the glorious sunshine, it's the perfect time to revamp your garden with an affordable item. Not only does it give your garden a bit of colour, but it can also attract wildlife. This can help turn your garden into a serene retreat - all at an affordable price point. Bargain Bird Bath The Jardin Hanging Glass Bird Bath is available from Home Bargains for just £3.99. With a stained glass style design featuring flowers and butterflies, it provides a unique centrepiece for your garden. Not only is the item pleasing to look at, but it can also become a haven for birds to drink and bathe in. A description on the Home Bargains website reads: "Transform your garden into a wildlife haven with the Jardin Hanging Glass Bird Bath! "Hand-painted and frost-resistant, this stunning piece invites birds to drink and bathe, adding a touch of charm to your outdoor space." Measuring at 21x40cm, it has plenty of space for an array of birds to cool off in the summer sun. Bird Bath Cleaning Hack Although bird baths can provide a tranquil paradise for wildlife, they can also become a breeding ground for algae. However, there is a quick and cheap fix for this problem - and you probably already have it in your home. According to experts at House Beautiful, throwing a few pennies into your bird bath can help to ward off algae. Alan Titchmarsh's top 7 plants that 'transform ugly fences with gorgeous flowers & fragrance' & they grow for years One or two penny coins are best, as the copper acts as an algicide, slowing the growth of the slimy plant. More Garden Buys If you're looking to seriously revamp your garden, we have found a range of affordable garden products. This includes a similar stand-alone bird bath if you want more of a eye-catching feature for your garden. 3 The Jardin Glass Bird Bath features a stand design, rather than a hanging design. Although it is slightly more expensive at £12.99, the bigger dimensions ensure that your garden is filled with happy birds all summer long. For those looking for a bit of privacy from their neighbours, there are plenty of solutions. This £19.99 middle buy from Aldi can help keep you cool, and give you privacy away from your neighbours' prying eyes. The Garden Wing Tarp can be easily tied to your garden or patio and is available from July 3. Once your garden is nice and sheltered, it's time to buy some comfy and affordable furniture. The Mykonos Rattan 3 Piece Bistro Set from George Home is retailing for £149. It includes two rattan-style chairs with cream cushions and a compact matching table. You'll have to be quick though, as last year the item sold out in 12 weeks.
The Sun
30-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Home Bargains' £3.99 kitchen essential helps banish insects from your home in hot weather and it's ‘a breeze to install'
HOME Bargains is working hard this year to ensure your home is bug-free this summer, with a cheap new homeware essential. After experts announced the forthcoming Flying Ant Day could be one of the biggest in recent years, here's everything you need to know about Home Bargains latest must-have. 3 Although the British weather is never that predictable, the recent weeks of high heat have left many feeling a bit flustered. To stay cool, it is often recommended to ensure there is a enough airflow throughout the home. However, with the impending Flying Ant Day, opening all the windows and doors to get some air in also means pesky insects have been given an invitation to infiltrate your home. But Home Bargains has fixed the conundrum with their latest must-have. Their affordable Jardin Magnetic Insect Door Screen is a kitchen essential that will prevent bugs from infesting your home. 3 Cheap trick to keep your home pest free The budget-friendly retailer has solved one of summer's biggest stumbling blocks - bugs. For only £3.99 its new insect door screen allows homeowners to be able to open doors and let the air in while keeping the pesky bugs out. The magnetic closing technology creates a sleek and easy user experience and is secure enough to stop even the most persistent pests. It is a breeze to install, as it requires no tools, meaning it can be put up without a second thought, and at that price, it's almost a no-brainer. What's more, while the weather is making us feel like we're on the continent, why not transport your home there too with it's sleek Spanish inspired design. The lace detail, coupled with the black colouring, reflects a sense of the Iberian style and makes it both fashionable and functional. Biggest flying ant day in recent memory Homeowners are pulling out all the stops to keep insects out this summer, as experts suggest this could be the biggest Flying Ant Day in recent memory. Flying Ant Day is the annual mating flight of millions of ants, when they fly through the skies in synchronised displays. While this may sound like a sight to behold, it's never nice to have the little insects crawling around your home. There are various ways to help keep the pests at bay, but when coupled with Home Bargains' new affordable solution, it's hard to think how the bugs will be able to get in. What's more unlike some chemical options, this screen does not cause the ants harm, and so it is the perfect solution. Paul Blackhurst, Head of the Technical Academy at Rentokil Pest Control, explained: 'While flying ants may disrupt your picnic, barbeque, or pub garden pint, they play a vital role in the ecosystem. "This natural event, when vast numbers of winged ants, known as alates, take to the skies at once in search of mates from other colonies, could be one of the most prolific for years."
Spectator
30-06-2025
- Politics
- Spectator
Meet France's new anti-green movement
A new anti-green social movement is gathering momentum in France seven years after the Yellow Vests rocked the establishment. The 'Gueux', which can be translated as 'beggar, peasant or outcast', held a series of demonstrations on Saturday at ports across France. The principal grouse are wind turbines, many of which are scheduled to be constructed offshore in the coming years. Fishermen are angry because the turbines will concrete the seabed, forcing them to fish further out and increasing their already hefty fuel bills. Saturday's protests were also supported by farmers, particularly those belonging to the Coordination Rurale union, whose members are mainly smallholders and resent the biggest farming union which is regarded as interested more in big industrial farms. In a combative statement on its website, Coordination Rurale described the 'widespread peasant anger' at a 'punitive ecology'. It accused theFrench Office for Biodiversity of pursing a policy of 'harassment of those who feed the country every day'. For a number of years an average of three farmers a week in France have taken their own lives. Earlier this month an elderly farmer in my village in Burgundy shot himself. Saturday's protests were low-key and peaceful. The Gueux are aware of how the Yellow Vest movement, which began in the autumn of 2018 after the government announced a new fuel tax, was ultimately undermined by violence. There are two essential differences between the Yellow Vests and the Gueux. The first is that the Gueux have the support of over 800 rural mayors who have formed a non-partisan collective called 'Vent des Maires', Wind of Mayors. The second is that the Gueux have an identifiable and uncontested leader, which was never the case with the Yellow Vests. His name is Alexandre Jardin, a best-selling author, whose films have been successfully adapted for the cinema. He first referenced the 'Gueux' in a tweet last December in expressing his outrage at the expansion across France of low-emission zones. The 60-year-old Jardin is a writer with a social conscience. In 1999 he launched an initiative to combat illiteracy, and in 2014 he initiated a scheme to 'repair the fractures in society', which included supporting the unemployed and elderly. In the space of six months Jardin has become the champion of the 'little people'. His crusade against low-emission zones – which banned from urban areas cars registered before 1997 – drew support from people in cities and in the provinces who rely on their car for work. An opinion poll found that 70 per cent of French were against the zones. Politicians read the room and voted to scrap the bill in a parliamentary vote last month. Emmanuel Macron is in the minority. He called the abandonment of the zones an 'historic error', and it is said that he hopes the Constitutional Court – whose president is a close friend – will overturn the parliamentary vote. 'I'd advise against it,' warned Jardin at the weekend. 'We know he has a few friends on the Constitutional Council. If our amendment were to be rejected, it would run the risk of provoking a legitimate and structured movement of anger.' Jardin has Nigel Farage's turn of phrase Jardin's next target is Macron's renewable energy policy, which he describes as 'completely insane'. Nearly 70 per cent of France's electricity comes from nuclear industry and only the United States produces more nuclear energy. Jardin wants to know why the government intends to spend 300 billion euros on wind turbines and photovoltaic solar energy in the next 15 years. He claims it is a combination of furious lobbying from the renewable energy groups and the government's 'senseless mismanagement, for which we will pay'. Jardin has Nigel Farage's turn of phrase, an ability to articulate the anger roused by an arrogant elite. He talks of an 'authoritarian eco-technocracy' pursuing a 'bobo [bourgeois bohemian] utopia' and expecting the poor to foot the bill. According to Jardin, France is experiencing 'a profound crisis of disconnection between the people and the technos who look at Excel spreadsheets and not at people's real lives. We need to reconnect the people with their parliament and give them back their say.' He hopes the 'technos' will start to listen to the people, for their own sake. 'It's dangerous to toy with the dignity of a people,' says Jardin. He was featured in numerous magazines and newspapers over the weekend. The media sense a story. Might France be looking at Macron's successor? Jardin had wanted to contest the 2017 presidential election on an independent ticket but a lack of support (candidates require 500 signatures from elected officials to join the ballot) scuppered that plan. That shouldn't be a problem in 2027, given his popularity with rural mayors. Jardin was asked in a television interview last month if he was considering running in two years. 'We'll see,' he replied. Jardin as president isn't far-fetched. Who could have imagined in 2015 that within two years a boyish former banker with barely any political experience would be elected to the Elysee? To coincide with the launch of his presidential bid in 2016, Macron released a book entitled Revolution in which he envisioned transforming France into a Start-Up Nation. Jardin published his manifesto in March called Les Gueux. He also dreams of a peaceful revolution: a Start Again nation.
ILoveQatar.net
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- ILoveQatar.net
Dining deals of the week: 29 June
Here's your sign to treat yourself to some scrumptious meals this week! The (ILQ) team has put together a list of exciting food offers for you to explore this week! A refined afternoon tea experience, an Arabic breakfast for two people at QR 45, two Asian main courses at QR 79 & more. Sunday Jardin - Banyan Tree Deal of the week: New afternoon tea - Immerse yourself in refined indulgence amid the elegant charm of the Banyan Tree hotel lobby and savour an afternoon tea experience unlike any other. Savour freshly baked scones and an irresistible array of sweet and savoury delights from Jardin, all perfectly paired with the finest selection of coffee and tea. Details: Monday Sarabeth's - The Plaza Doha Deal of the week: Suits and Bites - Sarabeth's Suits and Bites special business lunch menu makes every midday break a moment of indulgence. Designed for professionals on the go, this menu features full portions of their signature comfort food favourites, offering the perfect balance of hearty and wholesome dishes. Details: Tuesday Deqada Deal of the week: Mix & Match - Get two main courses for QR 79. Choose either sizzling striploin steak plus chicken sisig/beef creamy/korean spicy chicken/tofu or beef shank steak plus chicken sisig/beef creamy/korean spicy chicken/tofu. Details: Wednesday Casa Verde Deal of the week: Verdant Afternoon Tea - Spend your afternoon with an exquisite afternoon tea with an assortment of savoury bites, pastries, unlimited tea, coffee and matcha! Details: Thursday Ahmad Al Abdalla Deal of the week: Special price on dinner for 2 - Get a half-grilled chicken, along with the Lebanese sandwich, fattoush, hummus, French fries & 2 soft drinks. Note: The offer is available until 24 July 2025 for dine-in & takeaway. Details: Cuisine: Arabic Pricing: QR 69 Location, contact & timing: Al Nasr: +974 4414 8883 | 12 pm to 1 am Legtaifiya: +974 4414 8885 | 12 pm 12 am Al Wakra: +974 4414 8887 | 12 pm 12 am Instagram: @ Friday Mr. Tailor Steakhouse - Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha Deal of the week: Rossini Night - Experience refined dining at Mr. Tailor with an exquisite Rossini Night, every Friday. Details: Cuisine: French Price: QR 375 for 4-course set menu (drinks are additional) Timing: Friday - 7 pm to 11 pm Location: Mr. Tailor Steakhouse, Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha Contact: +974 4429 8666 (call) | +974 3996 8072 (WhatsApp) Instagram: @ @rixosgulfhoteldoha Saturday Um Al Hanaya Cafe & Grill Deal of the week: Breakfast combo - Treat yourself and a loved one to a fresh platter with Arabic breakfast favourites. Note: Offer valid until 23 July 2025. Details: Cover image credit: Shutterstock Were you looking for some fantastic deals on food? What do you think of our list? Have you tried any of them? Please let us know your thoughts in the comments section. Like and share the article - it keeps us going
The Sun
23-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Sun
Home Bargains' £9.99 water ornament lasts ‘through all seasons' & attracts wildlife to your garden
A WATER ornament that lasts all-year round is on sale for the bargain price of just £9.99. Home Bargains shoppers will be able to attract birds and other wildlife to their garden with this handy item. 1 The Jardin Garden Bird Bath is available from Home Bargains for just £9.99. "Turn your garden into a birdwatcher's dream with the Jardin Garden Bird Bath! Made from lightweight, weather-proof plastic with a sleek metallic finish, it's a stylish spot for birds to drink and bathe," the product description reads. "The Jardin Garden Bird Bath is the perfect addition to your outdoor space, designed to attract wild birds while adding a touch of style. "Its lightweight yet durable, weather-proof plastic construction ensures it lasts through all seasons, while the elegant metallic effect finish enhances your garden's charm." The Jardin Garden Bird Bath is also lightweight and durable. It has a metallic effect finish and its plastic construction means it is weather proof. Meanwhile, its dimensions are approximately 52 x 39 x 79cm. The description adds that it is "easy to assemble and move" and is as "practical as it is beautiful". It is also said to provide "the perfect spot for birds to drink and bathe, bringing your garden to life". Other Home Bargains items include a budget buy to instantly brighten up your garden this summer. With this affordable item, your summer get-together can seamlessly go from day to night. So whether you're hosting a summer barbecue or simply enjoying the warm weather, this buy can also transform your outdoor space. The Firefly Solar Colour Lantern is available for just £1.99 from Home Bargains. "This eco-friendly, sun-powered lantern brings a colourful glow to outdoor spaces, ideal for summer or any event," the product description reads.
