Well - how's this for good luck? My bestie has a KA and I was telling her that I want to get a stand mixer. She says "what's a stand mixer?" I say "Its a mixer on a stand, like your KA, so you don't have to hold it". She says "OH I have my old one in storage if you want to use it?".

I don't know what brand, but clearly not a KA ha ha, but I'm happy to use it and save me buying one

Thanks for all your advice though ladies, will keep it in mind when I eventually buy a new one!