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Archives for April 2005

TV aerial fitter in Glasgow area
Hi Everyone Does anyone know of a reputable company or individual in Glasgow who can fit a standard tv aerial for me? After receiving a letter from NTL yesterday telling me that they're putting their prices up, I'm finally giving up on them. I've decided just to get a freeview box instead but need a standard aerial fitted.…
Sainsburys Aberdeen
I reckon the best time for big reductions in fresh food and veg is around 7.30 - 8 pm. Some great deals on freezable stuff, and multibuy offers still apply so sometimes the items come for less than nothing. Anyone know which nights are best? One Saturday was really good. Suppose it just depends when the produce is about to…
Cheapest petrol in Edinburgh ?
Anybody got any knowledge about where in Edinburgh is the cheapest place to buy unleaded petrol ? (including supermarket deals) docmarty
30% off DIY in Leven
Chameleon DIY in Leven is offering 30% off all stock, apart from promotions and white paint. Yesterday I bought Johnstone's exterior gloss and Dulux undercoat for £34.97 instead of £49.96. I wanted to support them as they're now competing with a new superstore. Spent the saving on a takeaway...oops.
Slater Menswear store opening June 2005
Just remember that there is this new store opening also in Inverness. Checked out the Slater Menswear website and they say it will be opening in June 2005, where the old House of Fraser site was, Union Street side. Check out this link, you can email them your details for an INVITATION to the opening, you may get some…
LUSH opening, 6/5/05 in Inverness
LUSH is opening a new store in Inverness on the 6th of May. It may be worth checking it out for opening offers/special deals etc.
Ear-piercing - Stirling/Falkirk/Paisley/Greenock
Eek! Is daughter's birthday on Monday and I've just remembered that I've been promising her for the past year that she could have her ears pierced. Not sure whether I can get away with this oversight yet (ie. if she's forgotten too!) but in the meantime I need to formulate a plan. We're completely tied up tomorrow and on…
Sainsburys video tapes (3 pack) 39p
Sainsburys in Stirling has packs of three Sony high resolution video tapes with 90% off. They are reduced from £3.99 to 39p. They are at the end of an aisle with all the non reduced video and audio tapes.
Free Spar crisps and money off vouchers (scotland only)
need to print out these money savers offers from 1 april -30 june 2005 SCOTLAND ONLY http://www.sparscotland.co.uk/shoppers/ecoupons.asp# someone may find them useful ;)
Edinburgh Food Chain (Community Supported Agriculture)
This is from Edinburgh Food Chain - Community Supported Agriculture. http://www.cuco.org.uk/index.php Do you want to eat locally grown food you can trust and have the chance to learn more about how it is produced? There is a group of people in Edinburgh who are starting an urban Community Supported Agriculture project. Our…
Marks & Spencers sofa's, warehouse shop
There is a shop, can't remember the name of it, sorry, in the industrial estate in Falkirk where B&Q is which sells Marks and Spencers sofas at half shop price, they also do beds, i got a leather sleigh one :) . It is at the end of the same road that B&Q is on or on your left hand side before you cut down to B&Q if you…
Is there a moneysavers meeting planned for Scotland soon?
Hi everyone I didn't go to last meeting in Edinburgh.but would like to go to the next one if there one.Shall we organize one?
Parking at Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston
I'm taking the kids to see the WWE (wrestling) show at the Royal Highland Centre on Friday and the show seems pretty much sold out. I'm not familiar with parking there and am wondering whether to park the car at the venue or whether to get dropped off. As the journey to the far east involves a 90 mile round trip, parking…
Poll: Is Scotland the best place in the world
Shameless ramping on my part :) http://boards.fool.co.uk/Message.asp?mid=9236898
Dualit toasters & kettles reduced in Boots
In Boots (Stirling) today I noticed there was a pile of electrical items which had been reduced, including Dualit 2-slice toasters at about £74 from £109 and kettles around £41 from £55. Sorry, I didn't write the exact figures down! There were also George Foreman gas barbecues half price at £50, Delonghi kettles and…
buying fruit/vegetables in Edinburgh
I wanted to know where everyone else who lives in Edinburgh buys their fruit and vegetables cheaply. I don't know of any local markets other than Ingilston (have to go too early!) or the monthly farmers market (not cheap) and I would prefer some where near the Leith area. Many Thanks
Historic Scotland Free Weekend
Don't forget - entry to Historic Scotlands properties are free next weekend - that is the 16th and 17th April for info http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/news-full-article.htm?articleid=15792
Aviemore/Inverness, last week in April
Just found this post from Nile tucked in at the end of another thread and thought it deserved a thread of its own ;) Unfortunately its too far for me to catch up with them but I know there are a few MSE users further North. Mr & Mrs Nile will be in the Aviemore/Inverness area during the last week in April. If you see us…
2 for 1 on Cairngorm Mountain funicular railway
If you're planning a visit from the 11th to 15th and 18th to 22nd April, you can use a 2 for 1 voucher on the Cairngorm Mountain funicular railway. Pick up a copy of the 'What's On' brochure (free from Tourist Information) and the voucher is inside.
Hire a Bouncy Castle In Edinburgh
I know there are loads of different companies that stock them but looking for recommendations if anyone has them. Much appreciated

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