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Grape Tree (nuts,seeds etc) Swansea. 50% off everything
Grape Tree's store in Swansea City Centre (Quadrant) is relocating so everything is 50% off until closing date (Fri 11 May). Quite a bit of stock left when I was last in there on the aft. of 4 May
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budget accomodation Cardiff area
need budget accomodation for nights of 27th and 28th April for 4 adults. Will need 2 rooms and parking for 1 car. Even Travelodge are coming out at £400+. Can be Travelodge type, or air bnb, or pub, even caravan. Anything considered. Any suggestions?
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Avoid SOS Plumbing & heating
I'm posting this here rather than Praise, rant etc as it may reach more relevant people. For anyone living in the Pontypridd & valleys & surrounding areas, please avoid SOS Plumbing & Heating, based in Tonteg/Church Village. His work is not up to standard and he charges through the roof, his preference is cash with no…
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Bank account
I need to change bank accounts but finished an IVA last May, are there any banks out there that would take me on? Would love some advice? Thank you 😊
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Free women’s swimming and gym sessions in Wrexham, North Wales
Are you looking to get active, take up a new hobby and dust away the winter cobwebs? Then make sure you keep an hour or two free on Monday evenings from the end of the month! As part of the Get Out Get Active (GOGA) programme, ladies in Wrexham are being offered the chance to take part in fun and free sporting sessions in…
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Christmas markets 2017 in Wales
I love Christmas markets :) the big city ones are spectacular with big fair rides and entertainment but small towns also hold christmas markets showcasing local businesses and produce, I find that family and friends that are hard to buy for, because they don't really need anthing, appreciate something a 'bit different'…
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Splott, Cardiff
Is anyone familiar with Splott in Cardiff (or it's reputation)? I'm looking at potentially moving to Cardiff, and know what certain areas are like... but not particularly this one! I'm gathering that it had a bad reputation but may be "semi-gentrified" as one comment suggested - any thoughts? Thanks :D…
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Free weekend bus travel pilot launched across Wales
A pilot bus service offering free weekend travel to passengers across Wales has been launched by the Welsh Government. It covers buses using the TrawsCymru network across Wales. Economy and Infrastructure Secretary Ken Skates called it a "ground-breaking" project designed to boost visitors. It begins on Saturday and will…
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Swansea Airshow 2017
Wow, I am surprised at how quiet this board has become. Thought there would be all sorts of chat about the airshow. Anyway, The airshow is today and tommorrow in the bay of Swansea. I looked so far at the wales air show website, one thing I noticed that it did not say how much the admission charge was to the display area.…
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FREE Sewing Workshops at IKEA
Beginners Sewing Workshop I participated in a FREE Sewing workshop at Cardiff IKEA today. As a beginner, I'm very pleased with the mobile phone case I made from leftover textiles. There is a workshop every week here's the link to next week's : https://events.myikeafamily.com/Event/Details/631
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garage wont give my car back help and advice please
Hi guys first time using this site .my car went in for body work repair on Monday 11th it was ment to take 3 days I told them I'd pick my car up Friday 15th .my car wasn't ready .He then told me my car will be ready sat 16th buy 12 o clock .wasn't ready no sign of my car I couldn't collect Monday I told him I would collect…
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Discount possible with Welsh Water (Dwr Cymru)
Hi All, If your income is below £15k it's possible to have a discount on your water bill through a scheme called 'HelpU'. A forum user has just submitted their form and a refund of £80 is on it's way back to them. The original thread is here http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.php?t=5627085 On their website is…
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HSBC is closing these branches in Wales - is your branch affected?
HSBC branches in Wales are closing as part of the banking giant's plans to shut 62 across the UK. The branches closing in Wales are: Cardiff (Churchill Way) Fishguard Holyhead Holywell Knighton Llanrwst Maesteg Narbeth Walesonline
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Free first aid training
St John Cymru Wales are offering free first aid courses on their website. You can pick from 'Child and Infant first aid' or 'Public access defibrillator awareness and CPR'. Courses are listed on their websute at http://www.stjohnwales.co.uk/first-aid-advice/freetraining/
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Cardiff area - local social media
There has been a long debate on the Tech Help section, in relation to the demise of streetlife.com. So while I have gone on Nextdoor, I have also gone on kahuti.com, and mylocalforum.co.uk. There are many posts on the latter two from ex-streetlife people who didn't like nextdoor - however so far (and the reason I'm posting…
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Available Grants / Insentives
I have just purchased a house in rural Wales. It has a Rayburn (coal fired) that is either on or off. Temperature is either 600 degrees or Zero degrees. More often than not, dependant on the direction of the wind, the temperature on the Rayburn does not get hot enough to cook on, let alone anything else! And yes, it has…
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BBC One's Eat Well For Less looking for Welsh families who spend too much on food
Do you find yourself gasping at the cost of your weekly food shop? Then listen up. The makers behind teatime favourite Eat Well For Less are searching for a Welsh family to take part in its upcoming series......... http://www.walesonline.co.uk/special-features/bbc-ones-eat-well-less-12507749#ICID=FB-Wales-main
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Moving to Newport - advice please!
Hello, I'm planning on moving to Newport because Bristol has become mega-expensive and the places I can afford here are depressing! I hear not great things about Newport, but I'm sure it's not that bad...right? I'll still be working in Bristol so need to get to the station, but are there any areas that are particularly to…
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Dentist wanted
Any recommendations for good understanding dentist near Cardiff/Caerphilly. Looking for dentist who treats what's needed rather than over zealous with 'preventative' measures. Not looking for all singing all dancing just decent one, who is also good with nervous patients.
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Buy as you view TV insurance
Hi Just after a bit of advice, we bought a Samsung smart 3d TV from BAYV and took out the TV insurance that covers accidental damage with it, just recently our 2 1/2 year old autistic boy threw the remote control and broke the TV. BAYV have taken the damaged TV and replaced it with a standard Samsung TV. We aren't happy…