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Where are the Car boot sales held in Norfolk?
Can anyone tell me if there are any good Car Boots sales in east anglia?
Independent financial advisor in Oxford area?
Can anyone recommend an independent financial advisor in the Oxford area please?
Clinton Cards, Western Rd, Brighton
Are closing down at the end of this week and have MASSIVE savings on all cards (2 large cards for a £1 or 3 small cards for a £1), xmas wrapping paper rolls are 50p and gift tag sets 5p, Halloween stuff starting at 10p and xmas cards sets are all £150. We just brought over £100 worth of stuff for £20. Hope this helps…
Great North Run - Recommendations please to eat out in Newcastle City Centre
Hi I'm running in my fourth Great North Run, staying in in the WATERLOO SQ. ST. JAMES BLVD. area. Has anyone any recommendations for eating out in the area? Need a big Pasta feed-up night before the race! Cheers Andrew
Fitted bedrooms
Can anyone recommend a good (and preferably cheap!) joiner who would be able to make and build fitted wardrobes? - in the Stockport area that is. SWMBO has finally had enough of clothes hangers hooked on anything available, and as far as joinery goes, I have 2 left hands and a right handed hammer!!!! Many thanks, paulo
Blackpool
Just booked a three night visit to Blackpool in October and wondered if anyone could recommend any good places to eat? Also are thre any discount vouchers or the like about? Either for the Pleasure Beach/The Tower/The Waxworks or any shows? Thanks in advance.
Eating - St John's Gate
I will be coming to London with my mum for a St John Ambulance investature at The Priory, St John's Gate Can anyone recommend somewhere to eat lunch in the area which isn't going to be too expensive? We are thinking sandwiches/jacket potatoes/salad rather than a dinner. We are travelling by train to Farringdon and then…
Earls Court Baby Show
From Earls Court Newsletter Give your baby the best start at The Baby Show! The Baby Show, taking place at Earls Court from 20 - 22 October, is entirely dedicated to pregnancy, babies and toddlers. Especially created for new parents and parents-to-be, you can make huge savings, get expert information and advice and…
London - SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS kids go free
SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS: Kids can go free with every full price paying adult - Theatre Royal Haymarket From the Soceity of London Theatre Newsletter The classic musical SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS stars Dave Willetts and Shona Lindsay and features a company of over 40 actors, dancers and musicians - this is…
i wanna cheap internet access in york
I am of to york next week (travelodge £26 a night) & will need my daily fix of the internet has anyone any recommedations? thanks
Jewellery making tuition - Middlesbrough
I have recently started jewellery making and am wondering if anyone knows any where in the middlesbrough area i can learn the techniques. I cant go to any classes on an evening and thats when they all seem to be here........Please help me :beer:
Hairdressers in Harrogate
I've got a few hours spare whilst in Harrogate on Saturday and am desperate to get my hair cut. Can anyone suggest anywhere that isn't too expensive?
Cheap engraver near Cramlington/Newcastle upon Tyne
Need to find an engraver locally that can engrave names on a babys bracelt for a christening. As they are twins, it is twice the price as i have to buy two, and I cant find anywhere that will do the engraving for less than £20 each!!!!! Anywhere local to Cramlington, within a 20 mile radius so…
things to do in london with the kids
hiya, we r going to london on the 24th sept for 2 nights then going on holiday:j ,we r going to take he kids:j into london show them the sites,anyone got any codes or vouchers to try and save a bit either for attractions and or eaiting out,any help would be great many thanks. :beer:
asda carpark sale at middbrook horwich sunday
Get down to the asda at middlebrook for some great bargins i got pirates of carabian figure for £2 small camera bag £1.50 head tennis raquets £3 plastic trays 20p thet had lots of narnia figures for £2 & plastic kitchen stuff things like britta filters, garden stuff hurry!!
EXETER - Boden Clearance Sale
Had a card from Boden in the post this week: Boden & Mini Boden Clearance Sale Westpoint Centre, Clyst St Mary, Exeter Tuesday 26th Sept - 10 am to 7 pm Weds 27th - 10 am to 4 pm Men's, women's and children's clothing - massive savings on everything So it says - hope it helps someone!
GRIMSBY Adams Closing down sale - mega reductions
Grimsby Adams are closing down in a few weeks time. They 20% off currently and as they are closing down the prices may come down even further to shift stock. Hope this helps!
Hairdressers in Nottingham?
Can anyone recommend a good hairdresser in Nottingham please? Usually go to Essensuals, Toni and Guy or Icon, but fancy somewhere new. Thanks in advance! x
Missing A Good Meat And Tatty Pie !
As it says im missing not having a well made meat n potatoe pie , now im not getting at yorkshire cooking honestly but over here i cant get one for the life of me ! Can any one point me in the direction of one ? Heres hoping !!! :rolleyes:
Nice (MSE friendly) restaurant in Woking
Can anyone recommend a nice restaurant in either Guildford or Woking? Would be even better if it's MSE & wallet friendly ;) thanks diva:T

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