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NOW CLOSED Do you have an unloved garden? Sign up here to transform it with B&Q and receive a £300 gift card

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TheOtherHelenMumsnet · 26/06/2013 16:51

As part of our partnership with B&Q, we're looking for 20 MNers who want to wave farewell to their unloved garden. Is it more of a jungle than a lawn? A patio that's seen better days? Or just a wizened window box?

Here is what B&Q say about their unloved gardens initiative: "This summer, we're launching a new initiative to help Britain say goodbye to its unloved rooms and gardens. Most homes have one - a spare room that's more of a cupboard, a tired and broken bathroom from a different era, even an overgrown garden that's become a jungle. With our vast range of home decoration products and simple expert advice, we want more people to see that making a big difference doesn't need to be difficult or expensive. Whether it's picking the right look, choosing the right products, at the right price or simply finding out how to make it happen, we're making sure you'll find it all under one roof at B&Q."

If you're selected to take part you'll:

  • Be sent a £300 B&Q gift card to spend as you wish on materials to transform your unloved garden
  • Need to be available to complete your garden revamp between 5-21 July (we appreciate that's not tonnes of time so please only sign up if you're up for the challenge!)
  • Write feedback on how your revamp is going during that time on a thread on MN
  • Need to send in photos to MNHQ of before, during and after the revamp

10 of the 20 participants may also need to film their revamp process on their smartphone (via an app we'll need you to download). Those MNers will receive an additional £25 B&Q gift card as a thank you for doing filming.

B&Q would also like participants to attend a You Can Do It class in store if possible - this would be free of charge but they're only available in certain stores. This isn't essential to taking part but please indicate on the sign up form (link below) which store you could get to if you would like to attend.

If you'd like to take part, please sign up here.

Any queries, please post them here.

Thanks and good luck
MNHQ

OP posts:
smilingthroughgrittedteeth · 04/07/2013 16:19

I must have checked my emails at least 100 times today and check this thread every 15mins to see if anyone has been chosen

TequilaMockinBird · 04/07/2013 17:00

Looks like its going to be tomorrow now. Unless the lucky 20 have been chosen but are too busy in B&Q to post Grin

KatieBMumsnet · 04/07/2013 17:07

Sorry for the delay folks, we'll be in touch with those selected tomorrow we just wanted to keep you waiting a little longer Grin

JakeBullet · 04/07/2013 17:10

Thanks Katie Grin will expect my email tomorrow then

Sokmonsta · 04/07/2013 17:28

Remaining optimistic then. Especially as ds1 has decided to make a start and dug several small holes around the garden, the little monkey treasure.

LoveBeingUpAt4InTheMorning · 04/07/2013 18:19

Yes you may email me tomorrow Grin

TequilaMockinBird · 04/07/2013 21:29

Thanks Katie, still in with a chance then Grin

JaquelineHyde · 04/07/2013 21:32

Oh hurrah, I can dream about my amazing new garden for one more night before MNHQ and B&Q cruelly crush those dreams and laugh in my face.

whiteandyellowiris · 04/07/2013 21:47

I knew that was gonna happen!

florencebabyjo · 04/07/2013 22:00

It is lovely going to bed feeling this excited, a bit like Christmas.
sad, I know, but true. :)

TeWiSavesTheDay · 04/07/2013 22:09

DH keeps asking me if they've chosen yet. Think he's fantasising about a non-leaky shed!

halestone · 04/07/2013 23:32

Hopefully still in with a chance then, i've already asked my nan to babysit if i win so i can get it done in peace without worrying about the babyGrin

PeteCampbellsRecedingHairline · 05/07/2013 08:14

The suspense of waiting to be told I haven't won is killing me.

ratbagcatbag · 05/07/2013 09:07

And so another day of refreshing thread and checking emails begins.

halestone · 05/07/2013 09:52

I agree with Petecampbell, the suspense to be told i havn't won is killing me haha.

LegoAcupuncture · 05/07/2013 10:24

Just popping my head in the door before I go to work.

JakeBullet · 05/07/2013 10:59

The suspense to wait for the email NOT to arrive is killing me too Grin

UserError · 05/07/2013 11:33

Mumsnet, you are ruining my plans for the day. How can I possibly take DS to the park, where I won't have internet access?

Hurry up, yer mean barstuards. Wink

WibbleBoy · 05/07/2013 11:55

I've just received notification that I'm a winner...

...of the Nigerian National Lottery

PeteCampbellsRecedingHairline · 05/07/2013 12:01

B&Q just emailed me.

Not about winning anything though.

Messandmayhem · 05/07/2013 12:05

I'm driving past b&q later... Give me a reason to go looking for inspiration!

whiteandyellowiris · 05/07/2013 12:12

ive just had my lunch, a nice tuna and egg salad, yumyum and thought i'd check in

CheshireSplat · 05/07/2013 12:31

Has anyone heard yet? Will the winners get emails or PMs? Want to win but a little worried I over estimates what can be done in 2 weeks' worth of evenings and weekends!

Hellohippo · 05/07/2013 12:33

I have a week off, I have high hopes for what I can achieve if I ever get off MN and I'd need the gift card

whiteandyellowiris · 05/07/2013 12:36

I'm a sahm and my dd is at school, so really I should be able to get a lot done Grin