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Archives for July 2008

Edinburgh Fringe Reviews
Off to see the preview of Only The Brave tonight featuring young Keith Jack who was in Any Dream Will Do on TV, I'll let you know how it is later. http://www.edfringe.com/shows/detail.php?action=shows&id=1486 Festival Fringe website is here... http://www.edfringe.com/ and due to the terrible problems with tickets this year…
Aberfoyle-Edinburgh Food!
We are going to Goape on Monday and would appreciate any recommondation for eating places on our return trip. Bar supper or maybe Italian? Thanks
Night Classes in East Lothian
Hi, I have been trying to find out about night classes starting this year in East Lothian but i can't seem to find anything. any ideas where to look?
Stag Party in Stirling - Self-Catering Accommodation Needed
Hi All, Not sure if this is the best board to post this, so administrators please feel free to move this if necessary. I'm getting married to the greatest girl ever :blushing: in November, but I am needing some help with organising my stag party. A few of my mates and I studied at university in Stirling, so we thought it…
Party venue - Edinburgh
I'm looking for a venue in the city centre to host a birthday party. Does anyone know of a place that will hire out a function room for a low cost (or even for free, as I know some places do this if you can guarantee certain numbers) All suggestions greatly appreciated!
Carpet shop/fitter in West Lothian
Hi. I'm looking for recommendations for a carpet shop and/or fitter in West Lothian or Falkirk. I live in Linlithgow and am looking to carpet a lounge, stairs and landing. The quotes I have had so far are on the pricy side!:eek:
Birthday's Closing Down Sale-Glasgow
Birthday's Card Shop in Glasgow Fort is closing down and is moving to smaller premises, the assistant I was chatting to said they're moving next to Claire's Accessories and because it's a smaller shop they need to sell all their stock...... In the meantime the are loads of bargains to be had (I spent a small fortune…
First Camping Trip - Where should we go?
We are thinking of taking our two DS Age 9 & 6, camping for a couple of nights, as they have never tried it before. We spent a lot of time camping before the boys arrived, but have'nt done it since. We are looking for a relatively quiet site ( no yobs, clubs etc) just somewhere they can explore and plenty of room to play,…
Recommend a garage for drive belt change on car Edinburgh
What the title says - my car (a 2000 Toyota Corolla auto) needs a new drive belt. Having read other threads on the subject here prices seem to vary wildly so recommendations with prices would be helpful. Also, would it be better to get it done when the car was getting serviced anyway as a way of cutting down labour…
2 for 1 on burger & chips and fish & chips with Social Animal
Mostly places in Glasgow (as it's all bars/pubs/restaurants owned by the G1 group), but also some places in Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Dundee and St Andrews: http://spotted.socialanimal.co.uk/SA_241_Offer.pdf
accountant glasgow recommendations please
Any recommendations for an accountant in glasgow who does not charge through the roof, its for tax returns sole trader much appreciatted
Free swimming - Dunfermline
agh i forgot to post here before the schools broke up. I work at Dunfermline High Community Use and we had free swimming on for the first 2 weeks of school hols. Not too late though, 11th - 15th August the free swims are on from 1pm - 4pm. Kids under 9 or in armbands must be accompanied in the water by a responsible 16+…
Free Tetley tea bags (40) and Maryland Cookies @ Tesco
Not sure if this is a nationwide thing but thought I'd at least post it here as I have seen it with my own eyes at GLASGOW SPRINGBURN TESCO STORE If you spend over £30 (before coupons etc) then you get a packet of tetley tea bags and maryland cookies free. They also still have the petrol - spend £50 get 5p off a litre-…
free pedometer at glasgow xscape
http://www.xscape.co.uk/snow/pedometer?PHPSESSID=7ee7c8a5b00eec752575d12cf65edafa Win a Wii Fit! This summer, walk your way to fitness a WII FIT with our fantastic pedometer giveaway! All you need to do, is fill in the short form below, and then download your pass. You can swap this pass at Xscape for your FREE Xscape…
tesco self scan tills
my thread has disappeared:confused: anyway if you know any scottish stores with self scans could you list them on this thread http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=1038137 cheers
bonnybridge jet station
a computer error has caused old credit card transations to be resent debiting money from your bank account. If you have used the jet station on the main road check your account to see if any transations have occured. The wife had three transations from 2006 debited again, now sorted but check your accounts. :beer:
free sports for children - asda
my local asda are handing out vouchers for free sports for children look at https://www.asda-sportingchance.co.uk for details runs until 30 september 2008
Recommend TV repair in Dundee?
Hello , can anyone recommend a place or person to repair our TV please. Any advice much appreciated.
boot/jumble sales in Kirkcaldy area of Fife?
Hi, first timer so forgive me or any errors please! I am hoping to re-locate abroad and therefor, have a large amount of household items that I would like to off-load if possible, does any-one know of any good boot sales etc. in the Glenrothes/Kirkcaldy/Fife area? Thanks:p
free evnts at edinburgh festival
I always go to fringe sunday (this year on august 10th 1-5 at the meadows) as i enjoy the atmosphere and free shows. I also like to go round the free comedy shows at the pubs for the 'laughing horse' free festival what do other people attend for free? is it worth going to some of the free but ticketed events?

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