Multi plug adaptor thingies
Are sometimes called 4-way strips, plug bars, multiplugs or whatever. I'm not sure there's an official name.

B&Q* sell them. Sometimes you'll get a deal where they do 2 for a fiver, but usually they're about £3-4 for a 4-way one, and £5-10 for a 6 or 8 way one. It's a bit more for a surge protected one.

*Other hardware stores are available.
( K2k6 has a proper job these days, Mon 14 Dec 2009, 9:27, 3 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

Do you mean an extension cord?

(Bazongaloid, Mon 14 Dec 2009, 9:29, Reply)

cheers
extension lead is the golden search term I have discovered.

Need an 8 way one really, and it wouldn't hurt to have surge protection given all the stuff I'mm plugging in
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Mon 14 Dec 2009, 9:29, Reply)

I think
Maplins good for that
( whenanimalsattackhumans clad in global hypercolour, Mon 14 Dec 2009, 9:43, Reply)

Here they are
nextday.diy.com/app/c/H101086/Cable+Reels+%26amp%3B+Extension+Leads/Extension+Leads
( K2k6 has a proper job these days, Mon 14 Dec 2009, 9:30, Reply)

thanks
looks like toolstation have the same ones (10gang tower with surge protection) and that is right near the other half's office :-)

cheers for the help though, I was drawing a complete blank.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Mon 14 Dec 2009, 9:36, Reply)