THE return of Britain’s Got Talent got you excited?
Ant & Dec will again host as gifted contestants compete for telly glory . . . and a huge cash prize.
And there is no reason why you can’t make some money from a hobby or special skill.
BECOME AN EXPERT: The Anyone app offers users five minutes of advice from top experts. Have you got some expertise you can share? If so, sign up and you could earn from £5 to £50 per call.
Current experts on the app include Olympians, celebrity tattoo artists and Ikea’s global creative lead. Check it out online at anyo.ne.
TRAIN FOR GREATNESS: Think your pup could follow in the success of BGT winners Ashleigh and Pudsey?
Get them started with an online dog-training course from Janet’s Quality Education For All (£9 via Wowcher).
Groupon also offers a professional dog trainer course online for £8, down from £19.99.
FLIP INTO IT: Seen the acrobatics on BGT? Nationalcircus.org.uk runs sessions for all ages, starting from £39 for a youth experience day.
Search eventbrite.co.uk for “free events” such as breakdancing classes for kids, plus lots more.
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WORK IT OUT: Fitness addicts could go the whole hog and get started with a personal training diploma from ymcafit.org.uk, usually £1,350 but currently with 15 per cent off if you start in May or June. There are also courses at futurefit.co.uk, where they estimate personal trainers can earn upwards of £15,000 per year.
GO PRO: Loads of people learned podcasting and video-editing skills for free on YouTube. So take a look and get creating. If enough people watch your content, you can start earn advertising money.
GET CREATIVE: Do you enjoy doing make-up? Bridebook.com estimates wedding make-up artists can earn £50 to £120 each time. Take a Foundation Diploma in make-up for £389 at openstudycollege.com or pay from £11 per month.
Reed.co.uk has many affordable courses, such as in floristry, just £100, RRP £3,799.
- Prices are correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers are subject to availability.
Deal of the day
DISHWASHER tablets are not cheap but at Home Bargains a box of 110 Finish Powerball Classic tablets is just £8.99 (RRP £22).
SAVE: £13.01
Cheap treat
NEED to keep kids busy on a car journey? Grab the Out Of The Box Doodle Draw magnetic board for £3 at The Entertainer. Was £6.
SAVE: £3
What’s new
FEED the family this Easter weekend with the Marks & Spencer family dine-in deal, available until Sunday.
For £20, feed four people and choose from a roasting main, three sides and a family-size dessert.
Mains include the slow-cooked lamb shoulder and beef rump. Among the sides are garlic hassleback potatoes and pigs in blankets.
Decadent desserts include STP and apple pie. Yum!
Top swap
CARRY the lusted-after Loewe basket bag, £395. Or pick up the Marks & Spencer dupe for £29.50, currently in-store only.
SAVE: £365.50
Leah’s little helper
WANT to crack on with the DIY on Easter Monday?
Girls Aloud’s Kimberley has joined forces with Wickes and will be showcasing some of their great value decorating tools and products.
***WHERE? ON WICKES WEBSITE??**
Currently get a 2.5L tin of Wickes Emulsion for walls and ceilings for £9, usually £14.
Shop & save
HINCH your home with 25 per cent off the Mrs Hinch range at Tesco, including this bamboo storage jar, was £4, now £3 with a Clubcard.
SAVE: £1
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