Yet another idea from the Big Number stable.
How about catching some 'free money' by enrolling in a few TV Game Shows?
I spotted some 'fat Noddy' bouncing over foam lolly pops into a swimming pool and being cheered on by the 'short axse' that hosts Top Gear. (You know the one that ploughed his car in.)
Seemingly you can win the requisite £30 k, pay your O'Pikey Dowry, and amuse my kids all in a oner! Result.