Four savvy ways to host a gathering for less this summer
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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.
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The hottest ticket this summer is in your own garden, providing you follow our top tips
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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.
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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.
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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 fatllama.com. 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.
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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.
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