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The Sun
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
We took our paddling pool to the next level with Lidl's £8.99 floats – they have strawberry, avocado & ice lolly shapes
A WOMAN has raved about Lidl's fun pool floats for making paddling pools even more fun. The bargain hunter said she had popped into the supermarket and walked away with three of their £8.99 'floaties.' 3 3 She told fellow shoppers how impressed she was at their size, and said: "Wasn't expecting them to be as big as they are.' The Lidl pool floats also come in a range of fun designs. Taking to the Facebook group Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK, she shared: 'They have all shapes, we got the strawberry, avocado and ice lolly shape.' She also uploaded a photo of the inflatable strawberry float, and then showed it in action all blown up in her paddling pool, which she had bought on Very. The bargain find looked perfect for keeping kids entertained over the summer holidays. It could also be used if you love sun bathing with a book or cool frozen drink. Her post has racked up numerous likes, and many people said they had either rushed to stock up on the floats or were desperate to get them. One person said they had bought one for their recent holiday to save cash when they were out there. They wrote: 'Took one off them to lanzorate with us, save paying prices out there lol.' A second added: 'worth a visit to Lidl.' Five Lidl rosés you need this summer, according to a wine expert - a £6.99 buy is as light & crispy as £22 Whispering Angel And a third commented: 'We had them last year they were great.' Another person said their Lidl floats were still in perfect condition over a decade later. They said: 'Had these 10 years they are still going strong from lidl. 'We got them from uk to take to spain as they are so expensive abroad they were that strong. 'We brought these ones back normally they burst or don't bother bringing stuff like this home but glad we did been such a good buy.' 3 POOL SAFETY Swimming instructor Nikki Scarnati previously went viral after begging parents not to buy their kids blue swimming costumes. She said the colour made it almost impossible to see youngsters playing in the water. The parent also urged mums and dads not to wrap their kids up tightly in a towel after going for a dip as it restricts their limbs. If they were then to fall into a pool, there is a high chance they could drown, she added. IF you've ever shopped in Aldi or Lidl then you'll probably have experienced its ultra-fast checkout staff. Aldi's speedy reputation is no mistake, in fact, the supermarket claims that its tills are 40 per cent quicker than rivals. It's all part of Aldi's plan to be as efficient as possible - and this, the budget shop claims, helps keep costs low for shoppers. Efficient barcodes on packaging means staff are able to scan items as quickly as possible, with the majority of products having multiple barcodes to speed up the process. It also uses 'shelf-ready' packaging which keeps costs low when it comes to replenishing stock.
The Sun
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
UK's best and biggest inflatable water parks to beat the heatwave as a family
YOU can beat the heat and have an incredible time at these inflatable waterparks around the UK. With slides, inflatable blast bags, family-friendly obstacle courses and the huge free fall slides from just £20 entry too. 8 8 Cliff Lakes Aqualand, Staffordshire Go big or go home at Cliff Lakes Aqualand in Staffordshire, which is the biggest aqua park in the UK. Across the lake are six separate courses with various challenges such as climbing walls, tunnels, trampolines, and high ropes. The general admission price is £24 per person for an 80-minute session. The price includes a shortie wetsuit (3mm or 5mm) and a buoyancy aid. One happy visitor wrote on Tripadvisor: "Great day out! So much fun with all the different courses, quite a workout but so worth it. "Would recommend to anyone, best time to go is in summer as you do jump into the lake." Aqua Park Group, Rutland Water Aqua Park Group has three sites across the UK and features the largest collection of bespoke, high-impact water obstacles. The biggest inflatable is at its water park in Rutland Water and it's called the Rutland Mammoth. The giant slide has a 5.5 metre free-fall drop - and is the tallest of its kind in the UK. Across the waterpark is also Tornado Tower, a 3.5 metre inflatable that you can jump off into the lake water below. TUI resort next door to giant waterpark 8 8 There are blast bags, slides, trampolines and inflatable climbing frames. Visitors must book online before going to Rutland Water and a one hour session costs £21, or, you can book two hours for £31. Other Aqua Parks across the UK include Aqua Park Lakeside and Cosmeston Lake. Aqua Action, Essex Aqua Action is a floating aqua park in Ilford, Essex which you can get to via the Elizabeth Line which goes between Shenfield and London Paddington. It's open until September 28, 2025 and on the lake is a 3.5 metre climbing tower and the two metre high balance beam. There's the highly anticipated and hilarious blast bag, the jumping platforms, and thrilling drop slides and entry is £20 for a one hour session. For the younger ones aged one to eight, there's a puddle park too called Aqua Tots. Kids can jump on the giant turtle, hop on the inflatable swans, and have a good old splash about. Entry to Aqua Tots for children cost £12 and an extra £2 for their accompanying adult. 8 Thorpe Lakes, Surrey Thorpe Lakes is known as London's Ultimate Watersports Resort, and is set across 150 acres of lakes - and it has a huge inflatable too. It has wobbly balance beams, towering slides, bouncy trampolines, and climbing walls. The only downside to this inflatable waterpark is that it's only open on weekends. Entry cost £20 for 55 minutes of fun, and you get a life jacket included with the option to hire a wetsuit. WHAT IS A HEATWAVE? Since 1960, UK temperatures in June have surpassed 34C in only three years, with the hottest being 35.6C, recorded on June 28 1976. A heatwave in the UK is met when a location records a period of at least three consecutive days, with temperature values meeting or exceeding the heatwave temperature thresholds. Across the north and west of the UK this is 25C, and across Greater London and the Home Counties, 28C. 8 8 Bewl Water Aqua Park, Tunbridge Wells Bewl Water Aqua Park just outside Tunbridge Wells has an enormous Witbit inflatable. It has a floating obstacle course with room for jumping, sliding and balancing. Individual tickets cost £25 each for children (between 6-12 years old), teenagers and adults - for 50 minutes. Also on the lake are pedalos for hire, paddleboarding and canoeing are also options. One visitor wrote on Tripadvisor: "The Aqua Park was AMAZING! The kids loved it and my partner loved it even more. Swimming in the reservoir was just lovely, it was warm and the cool water was so refreshing." Here are the lidos in the UK mapped – with water slides, cocktail bars and some are even FREE to enter. Three of the UK's biggest indoor waterparks with tropical climates and heated infinity pools. 8
CTV News
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
New inflatable floating waterpark opens for summer near Raymond
A new summer attraction designed to help cool off in the heat has been inflated in Raymond. A new summer attraction designed to help cool off in the heat has been inflated in Raymond. Breezy Bay Waterpark opened for its first-ever season on Friday. The floating, inflated waterpark is equipped with slides, floating platforms, a trampoline, monkey bars and a launchpad. 'We liked the Raymond area because it's very central to southern Alberta,' said Jeff Birch, co-owner of Breezy Bay. 'It's not a far drive from Cardston, it's not a far drive from Taber, the border is just down the highway (and) Lethbridge is very close, so it was a really good central location to call in people from all areas of southern Alberta.' The inflatable waterpark is on Corner Lake at the Perrett Park Campground. Breezy Bay and Golden Atlantis Aqua Park near Medicine Hat are the only two inflatable waterparks in southern Alberta. 'B.C. has lots. Ontario has lots. We know several people that frequently go to one out in B.C. and so we thought, 'Why wouldn't one be successful here?'' said Birch. 'I think people that have enjoyed these parks in other places are excited to have one here locally.' The giant water adventure can hold 155 people at a time. Waterpark enthusiasts can book a session time online to visit the park. 'We want everyone to book online because we don't want someone to drive in from Cardston and get here and realize it's full and they just wasted half their day,' said Birch. The sessions range from 90 minutes to two hours and run throughout the day until September. 'When a session first starts, we get everyone checked in, make sure all waivers are checked, we give them a wristband, help them get fitted with a life jacket and then we let them swim out there,' said Kiana Card, head lifeguard at Breezy Bay. Extensive preparations for the grand opening took more than a week, according to Birch. 'There's about 65,000 pounds of cement blocks underwater that are spread strategically underneath,' he said. 'From there, the park is inflated piece by piece and it's taken out and assembled on the water and requires a diver to connect the chains to those blocks underneath.' A new summer attraction designed to help cool off in the heat has been inflated in Raymond. A new summer attraction designed to help cool off in the heat has been inflated in Raymond. While the park just opened, Birch says community feedback so far has been positive. 'We've had a lot of groups reach out, a lot of people show interest that we didn't even think would be interested in it,' he said. 'It's come a long way. We've put a lot of time and effort into it and we're super excited to offer something fun to families here in southern Alberta.'
CTV News
23-06-2025
- General
- CTV News
6 year old saved after floating out into Lake Huron
The Huron OPP marine unit, along with the Canadian Coast Guard, helped a child on an inflatable back to shore after drifting away on June 23, 2025. (Source: OPP/X) A 6-year-old is safe after floating away on Lake Huron. The child was on an inflatable south of Goderich when it got blown from shore Monday. The Huron OPP marine unit, along with the Canadian Coast Guard, helped the child get back to shore. The child was not hurt.
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Brittany Mahomes Shares Relatable Parenting Hack That Allows Her to ‘Tan While the Kids Play'
Brittany Mahomes is sharing her relatable parenting hack that allows her to "tan while the kids play" Revealing the large inflatable water slid,e which features a bouncy section and a paddling pool, the Kansas City Current co-owner notes that she can relax while the kids are occupied Brittany shares two daughters, Sterling Skye, 4, and Golden Raye, 5 months, and one son, Patrick 'Bronze', 2, with Kansas City Chiefs player Patrick MahomesBrittany Mahomes is getting real about parenting! The Kansas City Current co-owner, 29, shared an Instagram story on Sunday, June 22, showing her in a leopard print swimsuit and sunglasses, relaxing in the paddling pool section of a large inflatable slide. She panned the camera to show her 2-year-old son, Bronze, jumping up and down on the inflatable as 4-year-old Sterling can be heard shouting, 'Mommy, come on the slide with me.' Brittany then reveals the real reason she purchased the large inflatable for her garden. 'Did I get this [inflatable] so I can tan while the kids play? We'll never know,' she quips to the camera while shielding her eyes from the sun. Brittany and her Kansas City Chiefs quarterback husband, Patrick, also 29, share three children: Sterling Skye, 4, Bronze,2, and baby Golden, who was born in January. This isn't the first time the former Sports Illustrated model has shared parenting tips and tricks. Back in March, the star revealed her advice to other parents with 'more the one kiddo.' After the arrival of baby Golden in January, Brittany noted the importance of sharing one-on-one time with the older children in the family. is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! On Friday, March 14, she shared a photo on her Instagram Stories of herself and her husband, Patrick, spending quality time with their eldest daughter, Sterling Skye, enjoying a word puzzle and doing some coloring. "Took our girl for some one on one time today 🥺🤍," Brittany wrote over the post. "If you have more than one kiddo, I advise to still make one on one time with each of them!" 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. And after keeping her face hidden for most of her first few months, earlier in June, Brittany and Patrick shared the first shots of baby Golden's face in some adorable snaps alongside her elder siblings. The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now! Captioning her post, 'What truly matters,' Brittany shared a series of photos that featured the entire Mahomes crew in a joint post on Instagram. The June 12 snaps show the family of five posing together in front of a brown backdrop. Sweet little Golden is seen in a denim romper with a large bow on her head while her smiling siblings wear white outfits. Read the original article on People
