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NOW CLOSED Do you have a child of school age? Want to try out Matalan school uniform and be in with a chance of winning a high street voucher?

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NewGirlHelenMumsnet · 17/08/2011 12:27

Matalan is looking for 50 MNers to try out their school uniform with their child and give their feedback on MN. Here's what Matalan says about their uniform: "At Matalan we pride ourselves on our back to school offer - all of the products are created and designed by our in house design team and we have worked with mums to create a range that is not only suitable but fit for the rigors of school life. We've put in a lot of effort to make it hard-wearing, comfortable and easy to wash and iron and want to put it to the test on your child."

Testers will be sent a £25 Matalan voucher to take to their nearest Matalan store to choose your uniform items (if you're not sure where your nearest one is, please use this store finder) - £25 will allow you to buy plenty of school uniform items. Please note that if you have more than one child of school age, you will need to choose one and just buy school uniform for them. The vouchers will only be redeemable against school uniform.

Testers will then be asked to give feedback on MN twice - once when you've just bought your items and again when you and your child have put the uniform through its paces by washing and wearing it. If you're selected to take part, you'll be sent the vouchers w/c 22 Aug. You will then need to go and buy your uniform and add your first lot of feedback w/c 12 Sept once your child has had a chance to wear it at school. We'll then ask for your second lot of feedback in early-mid October when you've had a while to put the uniform to the test.

Everyone who is selected for the test and then adds two lots of feedback on MN will be entered into a prize draw where one winner will receive a £250 high street voucher and 2 runners up will win a £50 high street voucher each.

If you're interested in taking part, please click here to add your details.

Thanks and good luck - we'll be in touch with selected testers by Monday 22 Aug.
MNHQ

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Thinkofanumber · 24/08/2011 16:38

Thank you Mumsnet & Matalan! Grin

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gorionine · 25/08/2011 09:32

Nothing for me ths time either! well I am not defeated yet! I will carry on asking to take part in all sorts! MWHA HA HA HA !!

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AuntieMonica · 25/08/2011 10:15

have just had to sign for my vouchers! Grin

posting in case other MNers get a card from the postie saying they have recorded del but missed it.

and it's for a little bit more - nice one Matalan.

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HotSummerNights · 25/08/2011 10:22

Just got mine too.

However I didn't get a little bit more, just the £25 as stated in the OP.

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AuntieMonica · 25/08/2011 10:31

just had a thought, maybe prices are different in certain areas?

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mumatron · 25/08/2011 12:59

My postie doesn't get here til about 2 most days.

Wonder why you had a bit more auntie?

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AuntieMonica · 25/08/2011 13:05

Blush not sure why i got extra - but def received 3 x £10 vouchers instead of £25.

will report this post to MNHQ, hopefully they can ask Matalan to clarify?

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Solo · 25/08/2011 13:10

:( Goes off to Tesco to buy trousers and shirts and shorts....

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MugglesandLuna · 25/08/2011 13:14

Damn - got a red card this morning, a letter that needs to be signed for. I was in and postie didnt ring the bell Angry

Will have to trek down to the sorting office now.

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mumatron · 25/08/2011 13:14

It's only a fiver am and it's not your fault! Don't worry about it.

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NewGirlHelenMumsnet · 25/08/2011 14:55

A few of you have got lucky - Matalan ran out of £5 vouchers towards the end so a couple of you have got 3 x £10 instead - only a few mind so please don't feel hard done by those of you with £25!!

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OddBoots · 25/08/2011 14:58

Out of interest, how were people selected? Was it at random, based on their question answers, their location, posts here or some other way?

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NewGirlHelenMumsnet · 25/08/2011 15:03

Oddboots - all of our product testers are always selected at random

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OddBoots · 25/08/2011 15:27

Thanks. :)

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mumatron · 25/08/2011 16:02

Spent already! Dd had great fun picking stuff.

Thanks again hq.

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whomovedmychocolate · 25/08/2011 17:01

Thanks MNHQ - have received vouchers and got stuff. Inspired some very unsubtle sotto voce comments from sales staff along the lines of 'she's a secret shopper for gods sake SMILE' Grin

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mumatron · 25/08/2011 19:02

wmmc funny that, the staff in my local matalan were very helpful today Grin

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whomovedmychocolate · 25/08/2011 19:32

I suspect there's been a note going round from HQ Grin

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maxybrown · 25/08/2011 20:30

waaah I am at MIL til sat am so can't rush down there yet. been looking in local on here though to check Grin

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twinklegreen · 25/08/2011 21:31

got mine :D so happy, much needed.

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ln1981 · 27/08/2011 12:19

Just wanted to say thank you very much, received my vouchers on thurs and was very surprised!! Had limited internet for the past 2weeks and had forgotten all about this. Going on a shopping trip tomorrow!

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MugglesandLuna · 27/08/2011 16:22

Picked up my vouchers this morning and managed to get quite a bit for my money. All DS's new shirts are in the wash now.

One thing I was a bit worried about though - when I filled out the form I said DS was 10 (which he is), but I have had to get him a size 8 trouser as he has short legs. Is that a problem MNHQ??

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MugglesandLuna · 27/08/2011 18:37

Have reported my last post to make sure MNHQ see it.

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HotSummerNights · 27/08/2011 18:40

Have not long got back from Matalan. I got loads for DS.

DS would like to say a big thank you to MN and Matalan. Because of the money the vouchers have saved me I was able to treat him in The Disney Store, his favourite shop.

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AnnMumsnet · 27/08/2011 19:20

MugglesandLuna - that's fine - you should buy the size clothes which you need, no problem at all! Smile

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