Went into Wilkies yesterday and saw some cloches, Not the usual flimsy ones but good strond metal hoops. Dont know how if the pvc will stand up to foxes but at £4-99 for 6 strong hoops. I thought was a good buy for lettuce and such. Of course I had to get one despite Tony's Insisting that I didn't really need it. He reckons I'm a Wilkies addict. pmsl
He's right. ;D ;D ;D
Oooooooh, she says, rubbing her hands in glee. Going past there tomorrow ... will have to take extra cash with me. ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::)
Quote from: cornykev on January 28, 2009, 18:48:06
He's right. ;D ;D ;D
Well you men would stick together wouldn't ya
are we talking Wilkinsons here, or is there a store called Wilkies? :-\
wilkies is Shirlton's pet name for wilkinson's ;D
we're going to the new one in Wigan next week, just for a nosey ;D
We, too have bought a couple of these well made cloches but we had to pay £5.99 each. When we saw them first last week they were marked at £4.99. Returned to our Southend store on Sunday and they were not priced. We checked the price with the sales assistant who said they were £5.99. Still good value so we bought 2. Has anyone else found them to be this price? If not then perhaps we will check again on our next visit. Today in Homebase, they had some not so robust cloches much dearer. Sorry can't exactly recall the price but I think it was nearer £10 each.
I thought I'd posted this when OH bought one on the 12th? :-X
Put it down to my age Saddad. Never thought I would miss a Wilkies bargain. This must be a first for me
Quote from: manicscousers on January 28, 2009, 19:13:46
wilkies is Shirlton's pet name for wilkinson's ;D
we're going to the new one in Wigan next week, just for a nosey ;D
I bet you come out with something
I bought 1 in Wilkinson's for £5-99.
I went to wilkinsons last week to buy these cloches and they told me that they had been discontinued and would not be getting anymore in :'( this was in derby town centre.
Quote from: shirlton on January 29, 2009, 10:44:33
Quote from: manicscousers on January 28, 2009, 19:13:46
wilkies is Shirlton's pet name for wilkinson's ;D
we're going to the new one in Wigan next week, just for a nosey ;D
I bet you come out with something
deffo, we need some seeds for the plant sale, just hope there's something left but at least you and Lishka don't shop there ;D ;D
seriously though, those cloches do sound good :)
Quote from: mememe72 on January 29, 2009, 11:19:30
I went to wilkinsons last week to buy these cloches and they told me that they had been discontinued and would not be getting anymore in :'( this was in derby town centre.
I think this is the line they use when they can't be bothered finding out if they have anymore out the back or when the next delivery is.
They had them in Wilko in York yesterday for 4.99.Very strong hoops,hard to tell through the packing what the polythene was like. Wishing I'd got one now.
Never mind love they are open on Sundays
Quote from: shirlton on January 31, 2009, 17:46:18
Never mind love they are open on Sundays
Don't tempt me! ;D I'm trying not to spend money!
:'(
Went to my local Wilko last week, NO cloches. Sob...
Must go to Wilkos , must go to Wilkos, Mmmmmm, no i am not addicted to buying garden stuff.
I keep telling myself this but for some reason it just does not seem to sink in.
Yes!!!! of course they are open Sundays, must go to Wilkos :o :o :o
Give in , give in, just go it's much easier and oh so much fun!!!!!Let us all know what you buy
Seems like a bit of a postcode lottery here with the prices.
Back in at Derby Wilko's so I got another one! :)
Bought 2 on Sunday in Plymouth, 5.99 each. They are good value - spent 9.99 for two on the net a couple of years ago that lasted but a few months. Hoping these will do better, they are a good size too - might have to go back, although there was only one left after me.... thanks for the tip!
what do these look like, does anyone have a picture.
Shirl, have you unpacked yours yet and is the polythene really strong?
x Lish (who's hoping to go walkabout round Wilkos termorra 8))
been today, managed not to buy any cloches ;D
did buy onion sets, shallots, many, many flower seeds, fibre pots
;D ;D ;D
going back next week ;D
ooooh cloches.... the kids were v upset that i didnt buy a net of spuds nor the reeeeeelly nice looking blackberry bush and the flower bulbs they wanted, i dont trust the weather 2 get warm enough to be able to plant the spuds etc n they need chitting n planting this month for the earlies....bumrash! but a cloche.... hmmm..... lettuce! yum!!!! i did get some lettuce seeds in there for 5p.... end of last yrs sale, and some brussel sprouts red peppers and mustard for the same lovely price ;D now i dont eat sprouts (eeeevil things) nor the kids, but my mum and oh do, and even if the lettuce bolts ive got some rather happy bunnies n guineas waiting for them, and i can hope that we get some decent peppers this yr.... hope...
n shirl, ur such an addict!!!! will have to go tho.... do neeed spuds..... lots of spuds...
Quote from: Hyacinth on February 10, 2009, 20:37:07
Shirl, have you unpacked yours yet and is the polythene really strong?
x Lish (who's hoping to go walkabout round Wilkos termorra 8))
Have only felt it through the packing but it feels quite strong. The hoops were what I was impressed with. So Strong. BTW the cloches are now 5.99 in Sutton Coldfield. Nice bargain I got eh!
snot fair we don't have a wilkos - 1 of the few things I miss about N London! I'm looking for cloches aswell, so will have to continue the search....