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Archives for July 2006

Focus DIY Hartlepool closing 50 % off
Focus in Hartlepool, Lynn Street is closing in 2 weeks and just about the whole store ,excluding paint, is reduced.Tiles 50%. Gardening 33% inc. hosepipes tools etc. Some absolute bargains. Hope this helps someone
Window repairer in the north east
I live near the sea and my Everest windows are in need of repair before winter. Can anyone recommend a local firm in the Middlesbough /North Yorkshire area to give me estimates?
1st date suggestions needed in South Glos
Hi All, I have a date coming up with a young lady and need suggestions for a nice meal around the Dursely, Stroud or Stonehouse area. Living in Bristol, I don't really know what's up there. Any suggestions? Type of food not important, as long as it's not fish! Thanks in advance, Stephen
Dishwasher Repair S/Manchester
My dishwasher is poorly :cry: Can anyone recommend an honest plumber who would look at it and give me a fair quotation without that sucking in of breath that usually spells trouble?? They would need to cover the Burnage area. Thanks Sandra
mk bowl carboot?? is it every week?
hi just wondered if the carboot at milton keynes bowl is on every sunday? if so how big would you say it is? the local carboot to me (rushden & diamonds) has on average 200 stalls most weeks. mk is 1 hrs drive away but i would love to have a mouch if it's worth the drive?
Mechanic in North(ish) Manchester
Both myself and my partner are having a few small problems with our cars, can anyone recommend a mechanic in preferably North Manchester/Bolton/Wigan or anywhere in Manchester... Someone honest and reliable please Thanks in advance
Bournemouth - Any ideas?????
I go on holiday with my hubbie and kids (youngest 2 yesterday!) and will be leaving at 4:00am in the morning due to the fact that the kids don't travel well so they'll still be asleep on the journey. We will probably arrive about 9:00am so just in time for breakfast. I don't know the area at all, can anyone recommend…
what to do in eve, near alton towers?
ideas please. i am going to be near to alton towers on tuesday eve, and a friend has offered to take me out for the evening. dont really want to just sit in a pub all night, not sure if maybe to go for a meal or not, but would appreciate any suggestions of anything to do in the eve, in the area. next tuesday, 1st august.…
Asda Eastleigh - 10% off Keycard
Asda Eastleigh is closing for refurbishment on 14 Aug until 5th November. They are inviting customers to take a key card which offers 10% off your shopping during those weeks if you shop in Asda Havant, Southampton. Totton or Fareham. On top of that once a week you can get a sticker when you shop at any one of those…
is mk shopping centre back open
heard yesterday that milton keynes shopping centre was shut due to being flooded does anyone know if its open yet. please :confused:
looking for a car boot sale in bristol
could anyone help me to find a decent car boot sale in bristol area?
Photocopies
Hi everyone! I have got lots and lots of materials to photocopy. It amounts to around 6,500 pages. Can anyone recommend a copy shop in London that charges a reasonable price for high volume jobs? I am willing to travel outside London if it is more convenient. I would also consider relying on companies that provide…
Leeds Free Parking??
I am going shopping in Leeds does anybody know if there is any free parking?
Holiday in Somerset Attrations?
Hi, we're off to Somerset, my kids are 11, 5 & 6. I am printing out 2 for 1 vouchers for attractions before we go. I currently have Wookey Hole & Animal Farm. (vouchers obtained from 'www.gosummer.com' ITH ) Is there anywhere else we should visit, I think Dorset is pretty close too. (I never did well in Geog') Zoo's, water…
Man with van wanted, HULL and HUMBERSIDE
Hi, I was wondering whether anyone could reccomend a "man with van" service for shifting a sofa in Hull and East Yorks. Thanks, Kat
Free Nivea deodorant - Birmingham
Small Nivea deodorant cans are being given away at Birmingham new Street station today. Not sure how long they'll last. There are about a dozen promotion staff on the concourse this morning, so just keep circling round for a few minutes, and you should be able to pick up a good few cans.
Re-cycling old ink cartridges and phones
Ink cartridges I found a company that takes virgin cartridges and pays between 5p and £3.50 each for them depending what they are. There is a price list on their site along with all other details. the postage is free, unfortunately they use a dreaded 0870:eek: phone number and my email queries were ignored so I have no…
Housemates in Surrey/Hants/Berks?
Hiya, This could well be in the wrong section so apologies if it is. Does anyone know the best way to advertise for a housemate? (Preferably free!!) I'm sharing with two people in Farnham, Surrey as our last housemate moved out a while ago, and now we'd like to advertise. If anyone has any links / tips etc then that would…
house contents storage in newcastle
Hi all, we are moving from Belfast to Newcastle upon Tyne(Whitley bay exactly) next month and wondered if anyone knew of, or has used, storage facilities in the area that charged a reasonable rate? We will be renting for 6 months before we buy so the house contents would have to be stored for this period. My brother in law…
Driving Insructor - Stockport
Can anyone recommend an instructor in the Stockport area (preferably cheapish!) We are planning on buying our daughter some lessons but weren't anticipating on paying £20+ an hour. cheers

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