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Archives for May 2005

QD stores bargains - Gorleston, Norfolk
Went into the QD store in Gorleston (Norfolk) and they had a bargain basket of goodies..........not sure if these are available in all their stores...... All for 25p........ Foot shaped foot file (for those with rough feet) Measuring spoons 2 combs Wine bottle stopper Hair cap Wooden spatula 20 incense sticks Candles and…
Loughborough bargain hotspots?
Off on the train tomorrow as a treat for ds1:) Reccommendations of places to eat/shop/visit greatly received. I know we are missing market day, but we have to go tomorrow. I know theres a Primark, just don't want to spend all my time (or money) in there!
Wedding supplier (eg dress makers, cars) in north Lincs
Hi there, I've been trawling the net for suppliers for dressmaking, wedding cars etc in north Lincolnshire but can't find anything. Does anyone know of anything that could help me with: a) making bridesmaids dresses b) wedding car at the end of the evening c) disco (ie music) All in the Gainsborough area of Lincolnshire.…
Reebok Factory Outlets
all shoes at Freeport (Braintree) Reebok shop were buy one pair, get one half price also lots of clothing on buy 2 get one free dont know if this is at all Reebok factory shops, or just Braintree staff didnt know when the offer was on til, but assumed just for this w/end
Gardener wanted
Although I'm quite fit, I'm getting on a bit and could do with a bit of help in the garden. Can anyone recommend a decent gardener in Leicester?
Paving Services Reqired
Does anyone know a paver btween Barnsley and Wakefield,we ve contacted 8 so far,it s been either too big a job,we ll phone you when we re coming,never did.Or the ones who came never sent us a quote.Good reliable people needed.Any recommendations?
Free Robinson's For Milk Samples in Somerfield
My local Somerfield and I presume other Somerfields too are giving away free samples of Robinson's For Milk plus vouchers for 30p off future purchases. The samples were supposed to be free when you bought milk but the cashier at my branch just said help yourself and take a handful! HTH someone
Calling all Londoners !
Hi - I've just discovered that I can double my salary by taking a job in London. It'd certainly speed up my debt repayments ! The question is - what's the going rate to rent a room in a shared house/flat within travelling distance of the City ? Also what are the travelling costs like to travel in from various areas? Any…
Looking For......
Hi All Im looking for someone to clean my 4 seater sofa and 3 seater sofa. XXX
double glazing
hi, if anyone can help please that would be great...!! i'm looking for someone reliable and/or fairly cheap to put double glazing in my sister's flat in newcastle... any advice will be much appreciated.. thanks again...
Flame, Leicester
We had a brill night out on saturday. Flame oriental restaurant, Granby st, Leicester. An all you can eat buffet for just £9.50. There were over 20 starters( including Duck pancakes), 50+ mains, sushi and tepenaki. The drinks were about the same price as the Wetherspoons across the road. The staff are really friendly and…
E: 27th May 2 for 1 Blackpool Pleasure Beach Wristbands
Hello, In the Daily Star this week there are tokens to collect for 2 for 1 for the Wristbands for Blackpool Pleasure Beach. Token 2 was in today (only just saw it today), but you only need to collect 4 tokens until this Friday (27th May). Valid until 24th June (doesnt say any more yet) Also in today's paper is a voucher…
Alton Towers hotel/b&b
My 2 boys and I love going to Alton Towers but notice that the Travelodge nearest to Alton goes up to £60 during July/Aug (got it for a tenner one time!) Can anyone suggest any alternative cheap accommodation. Thanks.
Wanted: Best shop in NW for Kitchen Appliances
Feel like visiting a bricks & mortar shop for a change, plus Im bored and want to get out of the house. Any good Kitchen Appliances shops in the NW of england ? NB: Im looking for small appliances like coffee makers and such like. Will probably be popping into general stores like Comet / Currys but they have a limited…
Free train tickets between Uckfield and Oxted
Southern trains are giving away free train tickets between Oxted and Uckfield on Sunday 29 May and Sunday 5 June. Click Here quote from website:- Southern are giving away free tickets for travel between Oxted and Uckfield on selected days in 2005. Details of available dates can be found by following the booking link below.…
Gas plumber - altrincham!
Hi - sorry if this isnt the right place - but were in dire need! We've just been let down by a gas plumber & need to get a gas pipe moved from an old kitchen to a new extension. Simple job. Anyone got any recommendations for a good value Corgi registered gas fitter in the Altrincham area? Many thanks
Sainsbury's baby stuff clearance, Worcester
Just went to my local Sainsbury's (Worcester Blackpole) and they had some of the baby weaning and early gear on clearance prices. Avent bottles and teats, Always learning cups and beakers, Tommee Tippee weaning spoons (£1.14 instead of £2.29), John Lennon placemats (£1.00), Avent Steam Steriliser (£19.99 - this is a…
any one from around hertfordshire?
Hi everyone, I'm new to all this posting bits and bobs! :o Just a random question! Is any one on here from around the hertfordshire area? I'm just curious! ...Or is it i'm just very nosey?! :rotfl: Hope every one's well!!
Plasterer in Kent/SE London area
Can anyone recommend a good plasterer in the Kent/SE London area? Also, do you have any idea of what their daily rate is?
Sainsbury's at Stratford E15
Went in today for some rolls, and they had a whole shelf of suntan lotions @ 90% off. Nivea, Amber solaire, Sainsbury's own and Piz bruin, all reduced from £5.99+, down to 59p each. Some of them were even coming up at BOGOF! I bought far to many to mention, but there are stacks of them on the shelf. So if you are nearby…

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