Good idea PP, I was going to suggest using your mum/MILs!

We got a drier when we had our first baby. I rarely use it but it definitely comes in handy in weather like this. I've been letting mine line dry (our clothes line is under cover) for the most part then bringing them in when they are just damp and giving them 5mins in the dryer to finish them off. It's the only way I've managed to get all the washing and nappies dry over the last two weeks.