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Archives for October 2008

Edinburgh raises the roof of the Lyceum for Keith Jack
From swing to Crocodile Rock with musical theatre in between Keith sang Let Me Entertain You and entertain he certainly did. Not even the loss of his microphone in his first number fazed young Keith, he was singing to his home town and boy did they/we let him know it. The atmosphere was terrific, Keith's singing was…
Craft Fairs??
Hi, I am not sure if I have posted this in the right place but I was wondering if anyone knew of any craft or Christmas fairs in the Glasgow/Motherwell/Lanarkshire area?? I am looking for somewhere to sell my handmade Christmas cards. Thanks :xmastree:
Chiropractor Lanarkshire
My friend has back problems and wants to visit a chiropracor. Has been quoted £55 a session. Money is tight and wants to know if this is the going rate and can anyone recommend one in Lanarkshire.
hollywood at home
I am trying tocontact the television shop in Leven,Fife called Hollywood at Home but all I seem to get is the answer machine. Does anyone know if they are still in business or on holiday:confused:
Roofer Needed in Fife
Hey folks! Was wondering if anyone has any help on finding an ultra 100 per cent, bona fide, reliable roofer? Have a problem with a couple of leaks and it is now doing my head in!!! Any help would be appreciated!! Thanks
Roofer in Edinburgh
Can anyone recommend a Roofing company in the Edinburgh area to quote me for re tiling my roof please? I have been quoted from £7500 with a one year guarantee to £23000 with a 15 year guarantee:eek:. I have been ripped off in the last 3 years re my roof and am at a loss who to choose. I want someone who can give me more…
Hispanic Festival Returns to Edinburgh 16-19 Oct 2008
Hiyas! If anyone hears of twofers, discounts, free tix, etc. for THIS PLEASE let me know. Muchisimas gracias ;) Item in today's (3 Oct 08) Evening Gnus Arriba Edimburgo! Baila!
Donating a second hand TV in/near Edinburgh.
After trying to sell my Sony TV on gumtree for months and no takers I thought of giving it to a charity instead. I contacted Sick Kids and they cannot take it due to hospital hygiene regulations and have emailed the Scottish childrens hospice association but they never replied. :( Does anyone else know a worthy cause in…
Free AA Road Atlas
Tomorrow in the 'Daily Star of Scotland' there's going to be a free AA Road atlas to collect from WH Smith....and it's the 2009 version! There is no mention of any token collect. If you buy the Star today (25p)....you'll also get a voucher for 20p off tomorrow's paper and for 60p of Sunday's. Hope this helps someone.
Club55 -Rail travel between 2 stations in Scotland for £15 return for age 55 and over
Like the heading says, from 20 Oct 08 until 31 March 09 (excluding 19 Dec 08-11 Jan 09) you can travel anywhere in Scotland,now including to/from Carlisle for only £15 return if you are 55 or over. book at staffed First ScotRail stations or online at www.firstscotrail.com/club55 or by calling 08457 55 00 33. It's a great…
Coldplay tickets - Grrrr
Apparently the concert on Friday 5 December @ SECC has been rescheduled to the Tuesday 9 December, an announcement is being made tomorrow. This isn't the only date they have re-arranged. I bought tickets for a relative who is coming from Ireland to make a weekend of it, flights and hotel already booked, so a load of hassle…
edin hogmanay street party
just to let you know thay are on sale now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! not supposed to be on till tommorrow but i ordered and phoned (just to be sure) and got them at £5 each (plus £5 delivery) so excited now :T lol, quick grab them before they end up on ebay http://www.edinburghshogmanay.com/index.html
Moving to Aberdeen area
I am locating to the Aberdeen area, after the new year. I would be grateful for any info on towns within commuting distance from Aberdeen. I like the look of Ellon and Kintore. Any advice would be great.
Gutter cleaning in north lanarkshire?
Hi everyone, I'm looking to get my gutters cleaned, every time it rains they overflow onto my conservatory and once, in heavy rain it leaked. I phoned a company from the yellow pages who can round and quoted me £185 !!!! Blimey, i thought i was thinking a max of £50! I know I could do it myself but I really don't fancy…
Acrobatic gymnastics World Championships in Glasgow
It's on from 3rd-12th october. Kelvin Hall Arena Pretty spectacular entertainment for any budding Beth Tweddles and their families. family tickets (2 adults, 2 kids) from only £5.....I said £5!!!!!!!----talk about a cheap family day out! Also concession tickets for under 60's, full-time students, under 18's, British…
Glasgow(clydebank) Tradespeople
Hi All, I was wondering if anyone can recommend any roofers in the Glasgow(Clydebank) area. I have been have had problems with my roof for quite sometime and the firm I have been using hasn't solved the problem. Also, if anyone knows any good reasonably priced gas engineers (fit a new boiler and service the system) that…

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