Where can I get ...

[Mincepiedermama]

clips which keep the table cloth on a chunky table?

By christmas.

I've now tried two hardware stores and a big kitchen store with no luck.

I've seen them in restaurants so they must be out there.

have you tried Lakeland?

use bulldog clips

You could try that non-slip under-rug rubbery layer stuff, from Ikea.

I don't knoew where theres a Lakeland but will look into it.
Bulldog clips will be a last resort. They'd stick our at the sides so not ideal, but better than a child pulling off the table cloth containing everyone's christmas dinner and wine.

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I could snowleopard, I could indeed. It would necessitate a trip to Ikea with the festive mob but it's an option.

nearest lakeland to you will be chichester mincepie!

could you do something sneaky like a bit of cotton through the corners and round the table legs?

Off to try ebay and try to find out what Morrisons is.

morrisons is a shop! i don't think we have them down here though... do we?

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Try ringing here maybe?

Brilliant Gillian. That's exactly what I meant. I'll try them. Thanks.

God I love mumsnet.

just an afterthought... my mum always always always has a tablecloth on our table at home... and no matter how many kids we had sat round it we have NEVER pulled one off!

it's pretty difficult when it's laden with heavy food

Jihn lewis/Waitrose. Independent kitchen store.

Any joy, Mincepidermama?

Was also going to suggest John Lewis if you have one near you.

This project is on hold until my Ikea trip (
dread emoticon) in the new year.)
I've taken up the rugs to prevent a christmas disaster.
Thanks for the pointers.
Happy christmas.