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The Milton Keynes Money Savers Thread - Mark 3

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  • NITA01
    NITA01 Posts: 3 Newbie
    we went to the show last nite and we parked on the shopping centre by the barn pub we went for a walk around the shopping centre had something to eat at the pub and then put 50p in the meter to take us up till 6pm cause after 6 it is free and then walked it to the bowl it was much easier than driving around and paying a £5 we live in the midlands and we were back home just after 12am so all in all we had a brill night and of cause we had inner circle tickets so we were very close to the stage.Considering we didn't get there till 5pm we were 1 row from the front barrier.:j
  • tocadast
    tocadast Posts: 82 Forumite
    Hi all....bit of an "off Robbie" question. Can anyone tell me where the cheap MOT station (think it was run by the college or something) is that was discussed on here some time ago? If not a trustworthy garage would be handy.

    Back on the Robbie track...much as I love having MK on the map for massive events such as these it was nice to have a break last night (we live in Furzton). For anyone thinking of going over without a ticket, we picked up general admission tickets from a tout for £10 at about 7.00 on Saturday and there were plenty about. A friend bought golden circle ones in the same way for £40.

    Thanks for MOT help!
  • Sarahjovi
    Sarahjovi Posts: 1,017 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Combo Breaker
    HI,

    I use John Spademan (Garage) in Stony Stratford, I wouldn't say he is cheap. But he is fair! If that makes sense! We get both our cars MOT'd and Serviced there and never had any problems with them.

    Sarah
  • Raksha
    Raksha Posts: 4,569 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    The Council run garage (which I seem to remember is in Bleak Hall) will do MOT for the normal rate (no special offers because they don't do the work if you fail ;))
    Please forgive me if my comments seem abrupt or my questions have obvious answers, I have a mental health condition which affects my ability to see things as others might.
  • purdy2233
    purdy2233 Posts: 20 Forumite
    Just wanted to say a huge thanks to traciemk for the use of her drive last night, we had an amazing time, and got straight back to the car and out of mk no probs!
    So big thanks to tracie
    Purdy
    Sealed Pot Challenge The return #607 Target £500! :T Actual amount in tins..... £943!! :T:T
  • katchambers
    katchambers Posts: 1,129 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    I would recommend Arden Park in Old Wolverton - they are the only garage I know that take your car in and will spend hours looking at it to see what the problems are and don't charge anything, they also recommend other people if you need an expert in a particular area.

    I highly recommend this garage!

    01908 222520

    kat x
    My darling boy born December 2011

  • Redbedhead
    Redbedhead Posts: 1,131 Forumite
    Instore in Westcroft seems to be having a bit of a sale. Not sure if there are specific things in it as we just went in for storage boxes (3 of the 35 litre boxes for £8.99) but there were signs up everywhere.

    Also, the shop next to WAterstones that has lots of books / childrens colouring books in appear to be having an end of season sale with lots of things reduced.
    MFIT No. 81
  • Misterel
    Misterel Posts: 237 Forumite
    Redbedhead wrote:
    Also, the shop next to WAterstones that has lots of books / childrens colouring books in appear to be having an end of season sale with lots of things reduced.

    Would that be "the Works" ?
    Wins so far this year: It's been a quiet year so far :)
  • Raksha
    Raksha Posts: 4,569 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Does anyone have the contact details for a kitchen worktop fitting guy? Hubby has nearly finish phase 2 and needs two bits of worktop joined properly. We're in Bletchley BTW.
    Please forgive me if my comments seem abrupt or my questions have obvious answers, I have a mental health condition which affects my ability to see things as others might.
  • Boatie_Bird
    Boatie_Bird Posts: 260 Forumite
    Raksha wrote:
    Does anyone have the contact details for a kitchen worktop fitting guy? Hubby has nearly finish phase 2 and needs two bits of worktop joined properly. We're in Bletchley BTW.

    Hi Raksha, we used the DIY Kitchen Supply company in Newport Pagnell and we were really happy with them. It's a family firm and they were very professional and helpful. They're happy to do the whole kitchen or just little bits and pieces if you're doing most of it yourself. Very flexible.
    HTH
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