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Balloon modelling reqd - Berkshire
Hi there We are organising a fund raising event and want someone who can do balloon modelling for kids. Since this is a charity event, I want to know if anyone can do it for cheap. thanks very much
Tesco/Asda in Central London
I am looking out for Tesco / Asda / Pound Shops in central locations - Baker Street, Waterloo, Green Park, Victoria. Should be close to Tube Stations.
newbie help please
Hi all.Joined here last week great site, i have posted 2 reply's so far next to my name it says thank one time in one post, thing is what does it mean and who thanked me? Sorry if this is not the right place to post this request but did not know where to put it
Not sure of the rules
New here so be kind. We are a small family business based in Wakefield. Because of the savings in postage we want to offer our customers in wakefield / Barnsley a free book with every order from our website. How best do we do this without breaking the forum rules on advertizing your own business. This is a genuine offer…
cheetham hill
hi my sons friends have been to a shop in cheetham hill to buy cheap clothes and trainers anyone know whereabouts it is.
Going Green in Christchurch
Hi I am seeking enthusiastic persons living in the Christchurch (Dorset) area to look into setting up local projects such as:- community food growing; forming co-operatives to buy solar panels; craft groups with a focus on recycling ... anything that is sane, slightly fun and ever so green ...(and which hopefully saves…
Anything going on in Manchester this weekend
Hi folks, My Family and I (two adults & two under 5)are travelling to Manchester this weekend to see the in laws, just wondered if there is anything going on there, or in surrounding area that could entertain us??? Any ideas and suggestions welcome. Thanks
Butchers - west yorkshire
I live in between Huddersfield and Halifax and am looking for a good quality reasonably priced butcher. There is one in HUddersfield market, that puts the meat on trays, but the trays are misleading and you think you are getting more than you are. Anywhere else anyone has spotted?
Free Molton Brown at Bluewater
At the Bluewater shopping centre if you book a 1 hour treatment at the molton brown spa you get to choose a free 300ml bath or shower product to the value of £16. Valid on bookings from 1st July to 21 August. Go here for all the details cos you need to quote a code if you book…
Rental Agents - Liverpool - Want to let our house.
Hi does anybody know any good rental agencies in Liverpool that we could rent our house through on a fully managed basis? Alternatively, does anyone know how to rent to companies? Hospitals? etc. Thanks
Driving lessons. (essex, chelmsford)
its my birthday soon:santa2: and ill be 17, ive already got 4 lessons paid for with BSM by my parents on their clubcards with the massive amount of points they have, but im not sure what to do after that, i spose i want cheap as possible, but i want to pass first time or itll just be too expensive. anyone who knows a good…
Huge amounts of Garden waste.. Need Advice Please (Bedfont)
Hi, Im not sure if this is the right place to post but would love to gain some advice from someone who lives near Bedfont , Hounslow etc... My aunt recently moved into a council house which had an overgrown garden. My brother did the gardening for her and got rid of most of the weeds and some trees and plants too so that…
There is Car boot sale at Newcastle?
Hi All, Maybe someone know about car boot sale near newcastle? Please let me know. Thx:beer:
Up to 30% off printers, scanners laptops
Micro Anvika @ TRafford Centre inside Selfridges are selling all thier demo stock uptoi 30% off inc a mac air book. Bargain!
Bristol House of Fraser Moving Sale!
With the demolition and rebuilding of Broadmead, House of Fraser are moving to new premises, and they are having a sale from 24-26 June 2008. They are CLOSED this weekend and Monday. I got sent a 'personal' invitation but I'm sure as the information is on their website anyone can turn up ...
Sussex (East and West) 2 for 1 (mostly)
Your Big Sussex Week 2008 Monday 16 - Sunday 22 June 2008 This website CLICKY lists all the attarctions that can be visited this week (sorry they only just emailed me today!!!) most are 2 for 1 entry plus some other discounts.Has downloadable pdf. vouchers. "Your Big Sussex Week is a celebration for Sussex residents; seven…
If you live near Fareham get yourselves down to Currys. They're having a clearout!
Popped in to get the Verbatim x25 dvd+r's, 2 packs for £6.99 and came out with loads of goodies - Loads of games reduced on all formats. I got the following for the 360 all sealed and wrapped - Stranglehold £6 Rumble Roses £3 Football Manager 2006 £1 Tomb Raider Anniversary £4 Darkness £4 Also got - Bellini Doughnut Maker…
Cheap Warehouse North Yorkshire/Leeds Area
Does anyone know of a Warehouse/Auction that sells discount sofa's? North Yorkshire/Leeds Area? Thanks
Good PYO Fruit Farms in the Manchester area?
Hi Jus a quick question.... Does anyone know if there are any good PYO fruit farms in the Manchester area? I'm particularly interested in strawbs and rasps but anything would be nice. Thanks!
Moving to Cambridge, seeking local advice
Hi, This forum has been brimming with helpful tips and advice and I'm really grateful to my fellow MoneySavers for that. I would like to pick your brains once more :) I recently got a job in Cambridge starting a few months from now (after I graduate). Having lived in London all along I'm looking for local knowledge of the…

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