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Archives for April 2008

Carboot Sales Dumfries
Here are some Carboot sales in dumfries this year. These Carboot Sales are the biggest and Best in Dumfries and galloway Next carboot Sunday 4th May Park Farm Showground Dumfries dg2 7lu 10am-2pm Cars £8 Cars/Trailers £10 Vans £12 Traders p.o.a Public Entry 50p for buyers Other Dates 18th may 1st june 8th june 6th july…
Any one used Hampden Park as a venue ?
Hi All, I'm looking for a venue for dh's 40th in December. We are within walking distance of Hampden so wondered if anyone had used it before?:confused: If not anywhere around the southside of glasgow that will accept kids!!!!:eek: Will be about 100 guests:beer: any advice apprecated x cheers KT XXXX
Sand and gravel merchant Glasgow area
Does anyone know of the best firm to use for gravel to use in my garden.:o :o
Midges - do they effect you in the garden/house?
Hi, I was wondering if the midge can be a problem in the home/garden or is it more at the coast/woodland areas? We are looking at moving to either Fort william, Oban or Inverness area and wondered if we can get any inside information on these area on the midge. My husband always get bitten badly and we were wondering if it…
Blair Drummond Safari Park free child ticket
Blair Drummond Safari Park are doing their free child ticket again. The website is www.blairdrummond.com and the offer is on the right hand side near the bottom. You need to put your details in and print off a voucher which gives one free child ticket per car, saving £7! They also seem to be doing season tickets but it…
is engish football available on the tv in scotland?
Hi, I wonder if anyone can help us. Is there a way to see the england 'Match of the day' programme as well as the scotland 'match of the day' programme? Moving up to scotland later in the year and was just wondering. Thanks in advance Sandra
fuel shortage scare
just have to say it's put a big stress on my plans. i haven't had any difficulty getting petrol in east renfrewshire yet though.
DS Lite Console
Hi, now that this console is readily available,does anyone know who's doing the best deals? Would like a 'bundle' if possible including sight training game. Thanks
Secc Baby Show Glasgow Half Price & Kids Free Friday 25th April
Hi The baby and mothers show is on the Secc this weekend from friday 25th to sunday 27th. Kids go free every day but normal adult price is £8 or £6.50 if you buy in advance by today.However Friday is half price £4 if you have a Boots advantage card .So if anyone is wanting to go it is the best offer all details of the show…
Edinburgh/Fife hairdresser?
Hello. I was wondering if anyone could recommend a really good ladies hairdressers in the edinburgh or dunfermline area? Thanks! :D
Indoor Car Boot Sale - southside Glasgow
Hi There There is an indoor car boot sale planned next weekend at the pandora pub on Victoria Rd, Glasgow. Best to contact the pub direct but im sure it is on Sat 26th or Sunday 27th - only £5 for a table (theirs of course) I'll be there!!
Yoga Classes in Dundee
Hi, I'm looking to take up yoga again. It's years since I went to a class. Does anyone know of any classes running in Dundee? Thanks in advance.
Edinburgh youth hostel
Sitting on the bus today, I passed the SYHA on Leith Walk. Never noticed before (top deck spy) how swish and swanky it looks inside. People are always looking for inexpensive city rooms, this looks like a real bargain!! I suppose you have to join, but that is cheap at £8/year, and approx £20/night is very tasty. Anybody…
Swimming coach in Glasgow / East Renfrewshire
Hi, can anyone recommend a swimming coach in the Glasgow ( South side ) or East Renfrewshire area. Looking for a qualified coach to provide 1 - 1 technique tuition to an adult improver.
Anyone with green fingers out there?
Having been prompted by how easy it looked in Jamie Oliver's prog, I planted lots of lettuces. tomatoes. coriander. basil etc. from seed and stuck the wee trays in my conservatory. They are now growing well (few inches) but a friend said I should put them outside sometimes to "harden them off" which I'm happy to do but…
Landscape Gardener
DOES ANYONE KNOW A LANDSCAPE GARDENER IN THE KNIGHTSWOOD , YOKER AREA OF GLASGOW.OUR GARDEN ISNT THE BIGGEST BUT IS ABIT OF A NIGHTMARE WE WERE LOOKING FOR SOME SLABBING ETC TO BE DONE :hello:
Glasgow area - conservatory recommendations
Hey all, I'm looking to get a conservatory build but with all the horror stories I'm nervous about contacting companies. I've seen quotes in newspapers for £7-10k but my mate called one of these chaps out & they tried really hard to sell him one at £25k (and that was for a new build house where they didn't have to rip up…
Question for the girls
Hi there can anyone recomend a very very good bikini waxer in either fife or edinburgh. I am looking for a new one but have no idea who to go to. Thank you, x
looking for venue with views of glasgow green
I am looking for any ideas on a venue for a party on 5th nov with good views of glasgow green,I want to take advantage of the fireworks display and want a venue where we could watch the fireworks from.I have already been in touch with the council re hiring peoples palace/winter gardens but they fall inside the safety…
Gym/Health Club in Aberdeen
Hi guys, I'm going to be moving to Aberdeen come August and will be wanting to join a nice health club, preferably with gym, swimming pool, sauna and steam room. Wondering if any of you have any recommendations for me? Approx prices per month would be really useful to know too if you have them. Cheers Hannah

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