Poundland

Having used Poundland as the butt of many a joke over the years, I was recently made to sit down and eat my deliciously humorous words with a good helping of humble pie for dessert.
I’d always assumed (and ‘assumed’ being the important word, as I’d never actually been in there) that Poundland was a den of wall to wall useless rubbish somewhat reminiscent of a rat’s nest only with better lighting and a lot more £1 price tags. Luckily for me, I was pleasantly, pleasantly surprised.
On my (admittedly, very last minute) search for pub golf gear a few weeks ago, I found myself struggling to find a golfing visor to wear for my night out. Having been to all the local sporting shops in the area and having visited many more sports shops in the surrounding area, I was still left as empty handed as Captain Hook. It was time for drastic measures; it was time for Poundland.
Clutching on tightly to the miniscule chance I would find what I was looking for, I tentatively took my first cautious steps into the rat’s den that was Poundland… only to find myself blown away by the fact that they actually sold quite a lot of decent items inside.
From toys, homeware and stationary to cupboard filling food, boxes of chocolate and medicines, Poundland boasts a wide selection of products for a price cheaper than a train to Cardiff. Despite these great deals though, I was unsurprisingly unable to find a golf visor after much searching and digging.
Once all hope was lost, I trudged wearily towards the exit. No visor in hand and the prospect an incomplete pub golf cozzy awaiting me because of it. But there it sat in the distance; staring at me like the glimmering beacon of glorious victory that it was, signalling the end of my quest. Sitting in a small tray at the bottom of the final aisle was perfectly wearable and perfectly priced golf visor.
I left with my pub golf costume complete and my pride intact… minus a pound of course, but the job was done.
Lesson learned; when all hope is lost, try Poundland.