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Archives for June 2005

Tesco Refurbishment Sale Harford Bridges
Tesco at Harford will be refurbishing part of their store and need to make space so they have cook shop and stationery items reduced but they're going fast. The assistant told me (in B&Q speak) "Once they've gone, they've gone!" Examples............. HP inkjet cartridges originally £24.98 NOW £12.00 colour, £7.00 Black…
cheap hotel/b&b in Manchester
My son is going to Manchester next week to see Oasis. Anyone know where to stay for a reasonable price for a student?
music zone mismatched cd sale - Bury
hi guys, i don't know if this is happening anywhere else, but in my local music zone (bury) they had one of those big containers on the floor with mismatched cd's, dvd's etc going cheap. they were just the discs in plastic wallets (no boxes) but there were some serious bargains. i bought: phil spector christmas album…
Royal Quays (North Shields) VIP Card
It sounds like just another heap of trash, however I happened to be in the Black & Decker shop there today, where upon spending £35 or more (which I was anyway) you get a 90-piece accessory kit - apparently worth £35 (but only if you have a Royal Quays VIP card - which I didn't have at the time - but do now after a swift…
Tesco's offering free Devon Today with Western Morning News
Once again, not sure if the correct place to put this or if you want to know this at all! Do move / delete me as you see fit :0) Buy the Western Morning News for 40p and get Devon Today Magazine (normally £2.95) free. Not sure if just in my store (Barnstaple). But a nice offer.
Soccer Sport Gateshead Closing Down sale
Soccer sport Team Valley Retail park Gateshead is closing down most item are 70% off I ve just got 3 Catterpillar t- shirts for the £ 3-89 each
Halfords in Glos 20% off closing down sale
Anyone local to Glos? Halfords r having a closing down sale with 20% off everything, yes ........ EVERYTHING !!!!! So if you need oil, car shampoo, a new bike, kids car seat?? Then head on down !!!!!! Not sure when it closes for good. but thought it was worth a mention !
Free Low Energy Light Bulbs (Carmarthenshire area)
If you live in the Carmarthenshire area and are currently in receipt of an income related benefit you are automatically entitled to 4 free low energy light bulbs. This includes people receiving State Pension. You will need to go to your nearest Customer Services Centre with proof of benefit. If you would like further…
london- jvc video/camcorder cassettes
does anyone know where i can buy some camcorder cassettes. i have one of the old jvc ones. i know they are £12-14.99 in argos for a pack of 5 which is good value. but as they are such old hat now compared to the new digital tiny ones i thought they may be selling them cheaply elsewhere. has anyone seen any? thANKS ROSEMARY
Kodak Ultra 35mm film: TWIN PACK: 19p!!! Sainsburys, Cardiff
At Sainsbury's-Thornhill, Cardiff branch. My husband says that there were about 200 packets on display at this amazing price. Thats only 9.5 p per film! Not sur if any branches have it, but no harm in asking. Good luck.
Leicester - Highfields bargains!
In Highfields there are some great little shops, with some bargains to be had. If you go to Evington Road theres the animal rescue charity shop, where jeans and trousers are £1.50 to give you a guide of prices. Tahmena discount stores on St. Stephen's road has lots of kids' clothes and also this season's long 'hippy'…
Laundered Nappies - Calderdale
I received a leaflet through the post today titled "All the fresh, clinically laundered, modern, fitted, cotton nappies you need delivered to your door from as little as £7 per week" I don't have children myself yet but i thought that it sounds a good deal It is £7 a week if either parent is under 19 or for families with a…
cheap hotels / b&b in london
hi guys i was lucky enough to win tickets to live8 ... so im lookin for somewhere reasonable/cheap to stay ... it only for 1 nite so as long as its near the concert and tubes i dont really mind im traveling from belfast so i also have the cost of travel to take into consideration thanks in advance
Debenhams Bournemouth - Underwear from £1
Whole rail of bras and pants at £1 each today, in the underwear section. All brand name stock (Wonderbra etc) and wide range of sizes and styles. Other branches might be clearing out so keep an eye out.
Camelot Theme Park entry 2 for 1 (Lancashire)
Lancashire and Blackpool Tourism board website has a printable voucher for 2 entries for the price of 1 at Camelot Theme Park. Valid until 30th June, the offer is open to anyone who brings in the voucher printed from the website.
Londoner LOOK - M&S free sandswich from Monday
From tomorrow, 13-June, M&S will run a week ads on Metro, which each day will have one voucher for one item from food to go for free. But no sure what item will be, but still worth to keep an eye on. They are changing the sandswich box from plastic to carbroad, which can be unzipped as a crump plate, very good !!!!
Cricket anyone? Lancashire Cricket.
Hi, don't sure if this is the correct place to post but if you log on to LANCASHIRE CRICKET web page you can see 3 20/20 matches for £12! What a bargin, all in the last week of June. Hope this is useful to someone, my boyfriend thinks it is! ;)
Stafford - Independent Financial Advisors wanted
Can anyone one recommend any Independent Financial Advisors in the Stafford/Stone area? I've currently got an endownment mortgage that I probably need to change to a repayment but need some sound advice first. Also need advice on my other investments and debts too. TIA
Trying to find cheap alcohol
I am planning a wedding and need to buy drinks. So far I have done very well with everything else, but I am struglling to find cheap drinks. Is there a website or shop that someone could recommend. I would be rather greatful. Also I hear France is good, but I dont want to travel down there and find they dont have what I…
Asda Bournemouth - StopLock original for £5
Probably a regional deal but might help someone. I was in Asda Castlepoint (Bournemouth) tonight and amongst the reductions was a pile of Stop Locks Had no reduced price so asked at Customer Services and they scanned at £5. It's identical to this one on Argos' site - which is £34.99…

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