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Daily Mail
3 days ago
- General
- Daily Mail
My neighbour asked to put their trampoline in my garden because they've got no room - I feel sorry for the children and don't know what to do
A woman has been told to refuse a request from her 'cheeky' neighbours who asked to put their children's trampoline in her garden. The anonymous woman, who is thought to be from the UK, took to parenting forum Mumsnet, asking fellow members of the British parenting site for their views. In her post, she wrote: 'So where I live the local farmer allocated a bit of extra garden to the rear of the houses. 'Currently all I do is cut the grass while i decide what to do with it. 'So next door asked me today if they can put up a trampoline in my bit of garden. 'Part of me thinks say yes as their garden at the rear of their house is awful and full of junk . But then another bit kicks in and thinks no sort your own garden out. Advice please.' The majority of respondents felt that the neighbour had been extremely cheeky to ask - and that refusing was the obvious answer. One said: 'Tell your neighbour to get lost!! Honestly some people are so cheeky.' Another added: 'Definitely No . You'll never get them off. Why don't they just tidy their own garden to put the trampoline on! Some people!' A further Mumsnetter wrote: 'Laugh and say no or laugh and tell them they're cheeky tuckers and clear their own garden if they want a trampoline.' 'You'd obviously be mad to even contemplate saying yes to this,' another chimed in. A further commenter wrote: 'So they've filled their garden so full of junk that they can't fit in anymore. And now they want to fill up yours?' And a strongly worded response said: 'Why would you even dither about this? The answer is no. They need to use their own garden.' 'Absolutely no way,' another commenter wrote in a similar vein. 'You'll struggle to ever reclaim it. Like you say, they need to sort their own garden out.' The anonymous Mumsnetter's post asked people to share their thoughts on her tricky situation with her neighbours The majority of respondents felt that the neighbour had been unreasonable to ask - and that the poster should refuse 'In my experience no good deed goes unpunished. NO would be my response,' another added. Some suggested that if she did let her neighbours use her garden, this could result in problems. One said: 'Absolutely not. I wouldn't because it's your land to use as you please. 'If they want their kids to have a trampoline then they can clean up their own garden. 'Aside from that I'd be concerned about legal liability If the child is injured while or your land.' Another agreed, adding: 'You do NOT want a trampoline anywhere near or definitely not on your property. Not at the end of your garden, no where near. 'It's not just the noise. They're terrible accidents waiting to happen.' Some Mumsnetters felt that there could potentially be serious repercussions if the poster let her neighbours use her land A small number of posters offered an alternative view, saying they didn't feel the neighbour had been cheeky to ask A third wrote: 'Absolutely not. What if someone hurt themselves on your them No, you have plans for it. Partition it off if you can.' However, some felt that it was a fair question for the neighbours to ask. One wrote: 'I don't think its cheeky to ask: don't ask, don't get. But you're well within your rights to say no. If you don't want it, you don't have to have it and I wouldn't because you'll never get rid of it.' Another agreed, writing: 'I don't think it is cheeky particularly but I wouldn't agree to it as you will never get the land back.' A further respondent suggested: 'Say OK for half term only, but it will have to be gone after Sunday and you won't be able to host it at any other time.'
Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Woman Says Her Neighbors' Backyard Is ‘Full of Junk' — So She Was Shocked When They Asked to Put a Trampoline in Hers
A woman shared that her neighbors' backyard is 'full of junk' — and they recently asked her if they could put a trampoline for their kids on her unused land The woman said that while she feels 'a bit sorry' for her neighbors' children, she's unsure if she wants to say yes The woman is now seeking advice on how she should respondA woman shared that her neighbors — whose backyard is 'full of junk' — want to store something in her backyard, and she's unsure what to do about it. The woman detailed her experience on the 'Am I Being Unreasonable?' forum on Mumsnet, where she explained that she lives on a street with homes that have 'a bit of extra garden' in the rear of the houses because a local farmer allotted his unused land to local residents. The woman said that she keeps her bonus plot of land mowed and tidy while she decides what she wants to do with it. Meanwhile, she noted that her neighbors keeps their area full of clutter. The issue? The original poster (OP) said that the neighbors recently asked if they could put a trampoline for their kids on her unused land. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. While the OP admitted she feels 'a bit sorry' for the neighbors' children because of the state of their own backyard, she is also torn over how to respond. 'Part of me thinks [I should] say yes as their garden at the rear of their house is awful and full of junk. But then another bit kicks in and thinks, 'No, sort your own garden out,' ' the woman said, before asking her fellow community members for advice. The vast majority of commenters said that the OP should absolutely not agree to let her neighbors use her plot of land when they are perfectly capable of decluttering their plot. 'Tell your neighbors to get lost!! Honestly, some people are so cheeky,' said one person. 'NO!!!! They need to sort their garden out. Next thing you know, their junk will seep into your 'shared' space,' added someone else. 'It's not your fault their garden is awful. If they want somewhere for their children to play, they should sort out their own space,' said yet another community member. Another person said that the OP shouldn't hold the fact that the neighbors asked against them — while also noting that they think she should deny the request. 'I don't think it's cheeky to ask: don't ask, don't get,' they said. 'But you're well within your rights to say no. If you don't want it, you don't have to have it, and I wouldn't because you'll never get rid of it.' Read the original article on People
ABC News
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- ABC News
The epic highs and lows of Ji's life on the trampoline
Ji Wallace was an energetic only child growing up on a bush block in suburban Brisbane when his parents brought home a trampoline to keep him occupied. Ji learned how to flip by that afternoon, and found he had a real talent. A couple of years later, he was a national champion in gymnastics. Ji managed to make a career out of bouncing around, representing Australia at the Olympics and then joining Cirque Du Soleil as an acrobat. A terrible injury, and then the news that he was HIV positive, set Ji on a different course, but he didn't let that keep him off the trampoline. Further information Originally broadcast September 2024.
The Sun
18-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Sun
Aldi slashes price of 8ft trampolines to £55.99 – it even comes with a net & will keep kids entertained all summer long
SUMMER is quickly approaching and if you're looking for an affordable way to keep your kids entertained, Aldi may just have the answer. Shoppers can now pick up a fun outdoor buy for cheaper than ever from the retailer. If your children tend to run up the walls during school breaks, what better way for them to burn off energy than with a trampoline? And you don't even have to fork out for a pricey trampoline park because Aldi is helping your bring the fun to your own garden. The German retailer has slashed the price of its TP Eight-Foot Trampoline from £79.99 to £55.99. One shopper flagged the deal on the Facebook group Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK. The impressed bargain hunter shared a picture of the middle aisle buy, calling it an "absolute bargain". She followed up with a picture of the trampoline "all set up" in her garden. The eight-foot bargain buy also comes with a safety net, for your peace of mind. Aldi are also currently stocking a Swing N Glide Triple Swing Set from TP. So you transform your outdoor space into the ultimate play area this summer without breaking your budget. And Aldi has more bargains to help level up your garden ahead of the summer. A £3 garden decoration from Aldi that turns your outdoor space into a "lush oasis". And the Aldi outdoor patio furniture, including a rattan effect corner sofa. Other bargain retailers have items on offer that can add even more life to your garden. A Home Bargains buy adds a touch of glamour to your garden for less than £20. And you can pick up a budget-friendly gadget from the shop that attracts birds to your garden. More Aldi middle aisle buys IF it's middle aisle buys that you're looking here, some of the new items you won't want to miss. Shoppers recently went wild for Aldi's new 'pregnancy and menopause essential' - and it's only £6.99. Garden enthusiasts raced to nab a £6.99 buy that will add style to any garden in an instant. A £12.99 garden find left shoppers open-mouthed - but you'll need to sprint to nab it. If you're looking to light up your garden this summer, you won't want to miss this £8.99 solar light. You can also pick up a B&Q buy that creates a "tranquil atmosphere" in your garden. Home Bargains also has a £5 decor buy that turns your patio into an "outdoor living room". Plus, a 79p Home Bargains item that will instantly level up your outdoor space. A £10 B&M product adds inches to your fence, elevating your garden's privacy. Another budget B&M product helps to add some personality to your privacy fence. 2
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Neighbor's Trampoline Causes Thousands in Property Damage: Why They Refuse to Pay
A storm launched a neighbor's trampoline into a Redditor's yard, causing thousands of dollars in damage The neighbor refused to pay, arguing it was an "act of God" and suggesting the Redditor file an insurance claim instead The homeowner, an attorney, pushed back, which resulted in them threatening legal actionAn anonymous poster turned to Reddit for advice after a neighbor's trampoline wreaked havoc on their property during a storm. The drama unfolded around 5 p.m., when the man received text messages from his "great next-door neighbor who said that a trampoline came flying in a storm and damaged our fence/barn behind our house." Upon reviewing security footage, the poster discovered that the airborne trampoline originated from the neighbors across the street (referred to as NAS). Although they weren't friends with their neighbors, there had been no prior issues. Assessing the damage, the man noted that their 'fence was destroyed, almost knocked flat." However, it wasn't just the fence that needed repairs. "The trampoline hit the barn so hard it dented the metal walls and broke two panels on the garage door,' the man explained in the post. They estimated the cost of repairs to be between $5,000 to $10,000, given that 'the fence was decorative aluminum to appear like wrought iron and the damaged section was 4-5 panels and cost us approximately 4 grand three years ago.' The barn, which was only two years old, also sustained significant damage. While the poster was surveying the destruction, their neighbor arrived. 'As I was surveying the damage, the husband NAS came walking up the driveway. He did not appear concerned and more annoyed than anything,' they continued. The two walked the property together to assess the situation, and the neighbor asked, 'What do you want to do about the damages?' The poster, still processing the situation, responded, 'Well, your trampoline caused the damages, you are responsible.' Instead of accepting responsibility, the neighbor suggested that the homeowner file a claim with their own insurance. 'NAS said, 'Well, it's all damage to your property. You should put all the damage through your insurance.' I was, again, shocked and incredulous at the audacity of this person.' Given their legal background, the poster knew that wasn't the correct course of action. 'I told him, I'm an attorney (I actually am in my state). Your failure to secure the trampoline caused it to fly into my yard and destroyed my fence and damaged my barn. I'm not putting a claim on my insurance (I don't want my premium to increase).' Despite the poster's explanation, the neighbor remained unwilling to cooperate, stating, 'Well, I'm not paying cash and not making a claim against my insurance. This was an act of God.' The homeowner, unimpressed, reminded the neighbor of the legal reality. 'I said to him, 'Okay, I'm sorry you see it that way. My firm sues around 200 cases per week. Suing one more next week will not be difficult.' ' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. That statement seemed to change the neighbor's tone. 'That is when NAS finally agreed to put his homeowners on notice and exchanged his phone number with me.' The poster later consulted with colleagues and mentors, who suggested that NAS likely didn't want to tell his insurer that he had a trampoline, which can increase insurance costs due to the risk of liability claims. 'Several colleagues and my mentor said he probably never put the trampoline on his insurance, and an unreported trampoline can lead to cancellation of NAS homeowners insurance,' they explained. Since turning to Reddit, many users have sided with the poster, claiming the 'act of God' defenses typically don't apply when negligence is involved, such as failing to secure an item that could become hazardous in bad weather. Read the original article on People
