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Archives for April 2008

Hotdog Stall/Burger Van for Edinburgh Sporting Event?
Hi there, I've been trying to source a small hotdog stand or burger van company to come down to my team's games in Edinburgh during May, June & July. However most catering companies I've been finding on searches seem more keen to provide me with catering for my team and sponsors - when all I want is a way to allow our fans…
Torn Clydesdale Bank banknote
Hi I pulled a £20 out of my pocket and managed to rip it lengthways:eek::eek::eek:!!! Any ideas if the bank will be able to help or have I lost it forever:(:( ..what an idiot I am... Thanks
The Adventure Plant has reopened Cumbernauld
The Adventure Plant has reopened on the 1st Apr in Cumbernauld not far from the Irn-Bru Factory Here is there site http://www.theadventureplanet.com/home.aspx
Plumbers in dundee
Anyone recomend a reliable plumberin Dundee?? Looking at replacing bathroom and needing some recomendations. One man bands or large company i'm not fussed just need to be reliable, reasonabe and not cowboys. Cheers
Hotel or ideas for 40th Birthday
My partner is 40 in May and I am stuck for ideas as to what to do for him. I was thinking about taking him away or a romantic night but have no idea where to go. We both fancy Loch Lomond. Anyone got any suggestions or can recommend any nice hotels in Scotland? TIA
Sat and Sun family shows in VUE Hamilton
Just to let you know that the Vue in Hamilton does family showing on a sat and sun tickets are £1.50 per child and one adult goes free any other adults only pay £1.50. It get very busy for you best to book online or drop in and book here is the link for the site…
where is there snow
Hi Anyone tell me where there is a good a moment of snow about for tomorrow we live in Airdrie so anything in a 2 hr drive from there. cheers in advance
Something to do on Sundays
Anyone tell us where there a good sunday family day out cheap or free we have bascially did all parks in and around airdrie, all free musums in glagow, falkirk wheel, lanark and new lanark, feed up with over priced soft play area's, just want to get out into the fresh area. We have a car and live in airdrie our son is 4…
Cosmetics at Edinburgh Woollen Mill
Hi I was in the Edinburgh Woollen Mill shop in Crieff at lunch time to day and they had all their cosmetics reduced, some by as much as 50%. Included fruity smelling soaps (banana & coconut etc), liquid soaps, shower gels, hand creams and body lotion. There was also a Chritmas Fairy gift bos down from £9.99 to £4.50 can't…
John Lewis Warehouse Sale
Up to 50% off. 5,6,12 and 13 April. Saturday 10am-5pm Sunday 11am-4pm. SERVICE BUILDING 93 LISTER ST GLASGOW FURNITURE,CARPETS,COOKERS,FRIDGE FREEZERS,WASHING MACHINES,TUMBLE DRIERS,LINENS,BLINDS AND MORE. I picked up this leaflet in John Lewis Glasgow this week.Hope its useful. Just noticed it also says delivery can be…
Looking for something different for work night out, any ideas?
Hey all! Hoping someone can give me suggestions. Looking to organise a night out for work (prob 2 to accomodate staff as we work long shifts) and fancy doing something a bit different but want to stay in scotland. Willing to stay overnight but dont want to spend anymore than about £75 each all in (staff will be…
Scotland - Gradmother's Estate Question
Hello I know in Scots Law that I am entitled to my deceased mum's share of her parents' estate (no will) - my question is this - another family member I don't talk to is dealing with the estate and I don't know how long the process takes to sort everything out. There is a wee bit of money but no property. Am I entitled to…
Bathroom Installation Kirkintilloch Area
Can anyone reccomend a company to install a new bathroom at a reasonable price? Thanks
What to do this weekend?
Hi, My children are going to stay with aunt & Uncle this weekend, leaving hubby & me with spare time and we wondered what we could do????? We are in Inverness but have car & are prepared to travel glasgow , edinburgh, aberdeen, dundee etc??? Were not into theatre arts but love live gigs, football, shopping etc. Any…

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