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Archives for July 2005

Edinburgh - Chinese State Circus
Hello Everyone. I'm after 4 vouchers for half price tickets for the Chinese State Circus in Edinburgh. If anyone has any; or knows of any retial outlets in Edinburgh giving them away, please can you pm me. Thanks in advance. :)
Free Fringe Comedy: 'How to be Rich Without Really Trying'.
-- "Visit the Free Edinburgh Fringe: 22 top shows for the price of None http://www.laughinghorse.co.uk/edinburgh.htm See top Fringe comedy acts from venues such as the Pleasance, Gilded Balloon, Underbelly and the Assembly rooms perform parts of their shows for Free in daily shows with rotating line-ups, along with an…
tv repair guy
can anyone recommend any tv repair men in Edinburgh that charge at a reasonable rate..?? thanks
Advice on buying house stuff
new here in glasgow moving back frm canada. im moving into my new house in 2 weeks time and i have to buy everything from kitchen stuff to room stuffs. i did a bit of survey to buy fridge,washing machine,gas cooker and found currys to be good in prices. there delivery costs are ok but they are cgarging 90 pounds per…
Cheap Barcelona Flights from Edin
Cheap Barcelona Flights from Edin Globespan have released their winter flights including some days only £5.99 each way which takes it to about £50 inc taxes I've got mine !
Anyone recommend a good butcher in or around Inverness area?
Yes, I watched the supermarket meat prog on telly last night. :D So I'm now looking for a butcher who only supplies good quality meat and poultry. Any suggestions for Inverness area or further north?
card warehouse - Kirkgate Leith
I was walking around the Kirkgate in leith today and noticed that The Card Warehouse are having a "Closing for Refurbishment Sale" Everything is half price. So now is the time to stock up on the Birthday cards etc!
scots - are we really meanies?
i like the idea of a scottish board, for local bargains, but i'm disappointed that there's not much activity on it. come on, scots men and wifies! are we so canny that we don't want to let anyone else in on the good deals? where are all the great scottish bargains, deals and MS opportunities!!
littlewoods clearance - Aberdeen
littlewoods on union st aberdeen has a clearance basement. stock from other branches comes here. mens, womens (lots) - it is worth a look. some examples: fully lined tweed winter skirts - £2 upwards. coats - £15. dresses £5. don't know how long this will last. the store has been sold, with other littlewoods', to Primark.…
Big W (Coatbridge) 50% off
As Big W in Coatbridge is closing (I believe all their stores are closing sooner or later) they've got 50% off everything except entertainment (CD's & Videos/DVD's) and stamps, newspapers and gift vouchers. Judging by the queues today there wont be much left by Monday never mind the closing date (August 6th I believe).…
Livingston BHS
They are selling certain Celtic and Rangers stuff very cheap,mugs 50p,Celtic radio £4.99,plates key rings etc,socks all with the relevant logos on them.
Parachute Jump
I would like to buy a parachute jump for my husband. Virgin and Red Letter Days do them but they are so expensive. Does anyone know of anywhere else I can try?
I have ONE free child pass with paying adult to sensation in dundee
anyone want a "one free child with a paying adult" pass to Sensation in Dundee? I have one and its no use to me, pity to waste it. Only one pass and 1st person to pm with name and address can have it. Was in free locally delivered magazine... Sensations is one of these interactive science discovery places for kids and its…
Need some advice on where to stay....
Hi Me and my boyf are going to Scotland for a few nights at the end of August. We are planning to stay in Oban for 2 nights and want to stay close to Edinburgh for another night so we can get the bus/train into Edinburgh and spend the day there. Where would you recommend staying outside Edinburgh which is nice? Help…
Bean bags?
anyone know where i can get bean bags in glasgow??
free samples/vouchers for spar
go to;- http://www.sparscotland.co.uk/shoppers/ecoupons.asp and print out which you want
Looking for Hotel in Edinburgh
Looking for some help here. DW has been hassling me for a while to take her to Edinburgh ... there is an MSE meet on 01 Sep 2005 ... I am looking to kill 2 albatrosses with 6.4kilos ... what wifey doesn't know won't hurt her (forget I said that last bit) :D Can anybody recommend a reasonably central hotel or guest house…
Get Edinburgh Live 8 tickets
You can make a 'donation' and get your hands on 2 little tickets for the murrayfield gig. It is through the Sun / Ticketmaster Phone 0871 230 44 31 Its all automated, only allowed 2 tickets, you get a programme, 2 wristbands, 2 free t-!!!!s. Must be able to collect them from Usher Hall box office, Lothian Road on Tuesday…

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Ofgem proposes new 'no standing charge' Price Cap – but Martin Lewis warns vulnerable customers need to be opted in or it won't work
Ofgem has today launched detailed proposals for a major shake up to its Energy Price Cap that dictates the price over 80% of homes in England, Scotland and Wales pay for their energy bills.
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
If you're a Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland current account holder, the interest rate you're charged for using your overdraft could change soon as part of a fees shake-up. The Lloyds Banking Group, which owns all three brands, says millions of its customers will pay less after the changes – but a "few" will pay more.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more low-income households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
Major flaws in the Council Tax system in England could finally be fixed in future, as the Government has launched a wide-ranging consultation to review hideous debt collection practices, the difficulty of challenging your band, the overly complex and horribly-named Severe Mental Impairment discount and more. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, who has long campaigned on these issues, shares his response and analysis.
Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
If you have a complaint about your energy firm, it may be resolved more quickly in future, as the Government has announced a raft of proposals to strengthen consumer protections in the energy market. The planned changes include giving the Energy Ombudsman new powers to force firms to comply with its decisions – but it's still very early days. Here's what we know so far.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.25%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.
Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
If you applied for compensation from South West Trains before the deadline in January 2025, you now need to provide your bank details to the claim administrator so it can be paid to you. Here's what you need to know.
Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.

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