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Archives for April 2007

Camera with Camcorder facilities
My sister wants a camera which also has the facilities like a camcorder, so she can record things. She wants it to be small and not too bulky. She is willing to spend £150 - £200. Has anyone got any suggestions or recommendations? She wants to get it in the next day or two.
i would like to buy a baby seat for car
age 9mnths plus any good deals out there?
Morrisons Hardwood Garden Set
This is my first post on the forum, hi to everyone. I was in my local Morrisons store and they have a garden set which includes a table, four chairs and a parasol for £99.00 which I think is very reasonable, they do not have one out on display so I cant see if it is decent quality. Has anyone bought this and if so what do…
Barbra Streisand Presale Anyone Know
Hi, Has anyone got a code or does anyone know how to get a code for the Streisand concert at the O2 Dome on the 18th July. I read on here somewhere that for the Bon Jovi concert you had to text something to a number from an O2 phone... will it be the same this time? Has anyone got the number to text to?…
I want to buy some sun tan lotion wipes.
My husband always worries about going out in the sun as he always has to shave his head, so he burns easily. A friend mentioned to me that a while back she saw some wipes containing sun tan lotion. I have searched high and low but cant find any. I came across some Pampers Sunnies - but they were discontinued last year !!!…
Means Tested Medical Assistance
HELP/ADVICE NEEDED PLEASE: My mum (aged 65) is unwell, after my dad died last year. Shes been in a psychiatric hospital since his funeral in november but is nearly ready to go back home. She will need some home care, at least at first, and this needs to include assessment of her ability to look after herself. I spoke to…
I want this bag...
Does anyone know where I can buy a bag like this - I'm in love with it:
Large International Money Transfers
There are a lot of recommendations for specialist brokers but I am concerned that about the transfer of potentially very large amounts to companies that do not in general appear to be regulated and could go under taking your money with them. Just because someone has a fancy website and a dealing team does not mean your…
I wanna Pilates mat
Hello all I'm looking for a cheap but good pilates mat, it can't be a yoga mat as these are too thin and I need more protection for the spine. The chaepest I've found is £20. Any help much appreciated!!! Thanks :D
Buy Hair Products Sold In Hairdressers Cheaper Online?
Hi Everyone, I was wondering if there are any good websites that sell the kind of hair products sold in hairdressers online at a cheaper price. I'm looking for KMS shampoos and conditioners and Schwarzkopf Professional Sparkler Shine Spray. Any ideas? Regards Michelle
Bracelet Falling off
Can anyone please advise me if there is anything i can do about my bracelet keeps falling off, it was purchased in Feb this year and is worth about £200 and has fallen off a few times but this week twice so far which is to me its only a matter of time before i loose it, the problem is its not slipping off my wrist it is…
Charges while abroad
Does anyone know what charges banks are allowed to make when you withdraw cash from an English account while abroad? I recently spent 6 months in Spain and have found out they charged me commission as well as a flat fee every time I withdrew cash. This seems rather extreme to me, so I'd be grateful if anyone could let me…
Book Exchange site?
Hi all, Last year I registered on a book exchange website and successfully swapped a book, I have some more books to part with but can't remember the site! Does anyone know what I'm talking about?! Thanks in advance Lisa -X-
Council Tax Band adjustment - who benefits?
Hi, Following up on MSEs great advice I have been informed that my council tax band has now been downgraded from H to G..a £300 difference for this year alone :beer: But the rating has been backdated to 1993! I have only been in the house 15 months, should I be rewarded all of it..(after all I did the work) or just what I…
creditexpert.co.uk How safe???
My OH has signed up to a 30 day trial to get reports etc on the history of their account. All seems above board with the site. Is it a safe and legit site to use? I know they need to cancel the account before the 30 day free trial runs out then they pay £5.99 per month (ish). Just curious as to if anyone else has used them.
DVD / VHS Recorder with hard Drive
Please could somone help. Im after a Dvd Vhs Combi recorder with HArd drive. Where is my cheapest bet? Thank you :confused:
Advice needed please
Having problems with a gym membership which I would appreciate some advice on. Basically my son cancelled his membership but the gym kept taking the payments and took two extra (£70 in total). He told the girl on the reception and she said she would see to it and then made numerous telephone calls about it and eventually…
Sound of Music Tickets and Hotel
Hi, Hope someone can help. I am looking to take my wife to see the sound of music and stay in a hotel overnight for her 30th birthday in September. Can anyone recommend any good websites for tickets for the show and also any good websites for nice but reasonable london hotels. Any help much appreciated :)
Want to buy Caterpillar shoes from USA
Hi I'm trying to get hold of the following safety shoes which i believe are only available from USA: http://www.catfootwear.com/Product/Caterpillar/WORK/Antidote-S-T.aspx Could someone please tell me of any retailers in USA which would happily ship these to UK? So far all retailers i've come across (inc…
World Time Clock(s)
Hi all, Perhaps you can help me get some sleep. I travel a lot and my darling wife hasn't quite got the hang of time zones (phone calls in the middle of the night etc).:rolleyes: I figured I'd get a time zone clock, or preferably, time zone clocks to hang on the wall. The trouble is they've got to be fairly presentable or…

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