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Archives for February 2009

Car Boot Sale in Stirling Area
Does anyone have any up to date information on car boot sales in the Stirling area? I'm aware of there being one at Kildean on Sundays but I can't find information about it online anywhere. I've got a whole load of stuff that I need to get rid of and I've been doing ebay for some of it but some of it really isn't worth…
Free Films in Edinburgh at the Cameo cinema.
See: https://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/filmseason for free tickets The three films are:* Sunday 1 March: Stand by Me * Sunday 4 April: Juno * Sunday 3 May: Son of Rambow http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/content.aspx?CategoryID=495 From EEN:…
Where to eat in Glasgow?
Hi all, I'm going to Glasgow on monday and staying until thursday morning. I'm staying in Novotel in the city centre and was wondering if theres any nice places I can go for an evening meal? I'm going on my own and being a young lady I don't fancy walking very far on my own. Any recommendations would be great!Thanks!
Good IFA Cental region
Anyone recommend a good IFa that they have used before. With the market being the way it is at the moment we could do with some help and was wondering if anyone had used a IFA before and could recommend them. Central region preferred. Thanks :beer:
holiday cottages in western isles?
helo all me and a grp of friends are thinking of going on holiday to the western isles anyone recommed a good company we can book a holiday cottage thru for 10th aug for one week for 7 people? Or a good place to stay?
Value for money in the Gyle
A new Cafe has opened at the Morrisons end of the Gyle Mall. They do some fantastic offers. Today I got a soup and Toastie for £3.50. :j The coffee is good two and the Gyle website has a two for one voucher on any hot drink. Makes a nice change not to be overcharged by a coffee chain.
Wedding venues between Glasgow and Perth
Hi all! I was lucky enough to become engaged on Friday! And I am now looking at venues between Glasgow and Perth (though not Glasgow city centre!) for our wedding and reception Ideally it should be unique - no modern hotels, more castles, houses and hydros! and there needs to be room for 140 over night guests (mostly…
Anyone know anything about Kings Grange Clinic?
It's in the Dumfries and Galloway areas. :D I only want to know if anyone has had dealings with them....dont bother commenting on 'why do I want to know'. :rotfl:
Recommend somewhere to eat and watch football?
I was lucky enough to win tickets for the X Factor Concert at the SECC on 15th March, we are travelling from Ayrshire so considered getting the train up and going for a meal however it is the Old Firm Cup Final on the same day. Where could we go to watch football and get a nice bite to eat but dont want anything too rowdy.…
name of central heating company edinburgh/lothian area
I once got my boiler fixed by a central heating engeneer for scottish gas. In talking he said a few ex-gas people had opened up their own business in edinburgh area and that their name would be first in phone book. First in phone book is fine but under what, been a long time ago he told me, and no way of finding out again.…
Wedding Car Hire in Edinburgh
Hi Guys, My boss's brother is getting married this year, he is looking around and getting prices. What companys did you use? Were they good? Thanks in advance xLx
Divorce settlement Scotland
Hi there, Sorry probably posting in the wrong place but can any one tell me if in Scotland divorce settlements reached out of court are searchable? I mean can people find out what the settlement was? Also can someone seach and find out if you have a bank account? I know they can seach you credit report if you ask for…
Wedding Venue Glasgow
Hiya Im looking for a nice venue to hold my wedding in Glasgow/surrounding next year. Were just back from the wedding show this afternoon and the trouble with all the places we liked there is that their inclusive of catering and bars ect we want to hold our reception some place where we can use our own caterers and have…
Dundee now has a B&M's store
I was tired of hearing about how good this discount store is and where people could get cheap snacks and toiletries etc as there only seemed to be stores south of the border. Today I saw that the Au Naturel in the Kingsway retail park (near Tesco) was now a B&M store. I asked one of the CS and she told me B&M have bought…
function
i'm hoping to do a fundraiser on the 23rd may and need a free venue to hold it in. i've previously used the attic bar which was great, central, and most importantly free!! i've tried baccus but theyre booked too. i'd be gateful for any suggestions but in the city centre would be ideal. i don't need a dj as i've got a live…
fixed gas price con
Hi All. What should i do about Scottish Gas con? Took the option to fix prices last December -now the prices have dropped by 10% but as a loyal customer because i fixed the price = i dont get the price drop:mad: . Should i switch to another provider?
Harthill bridge & service stage- any old photos ?
HI I am looking of photos of the old hathill footbridge over the M8 and also if poosable the old original service station. So far I havent beenable to find any. Does anyone know where I could maybe get these photos from ? many thanks
Congradulations r.mac on becoming a 'Mummy'
Look what I have just come across on the Pregnancy thread. :T r.mac - 6th February 2009 11.39am - Annabel Rose, 8lbs 10oz:T How did one so petite (from what I remember) produce such a 'whopper'!:eek: Sounds like you had a hard time of it but glad your home now. All the best for the future.
Can you see the Pentland Hills from where you are? Any snow?
Hi, wanted to hop on the bus and do a short walk in the Pentlands this afternoon or tommorrow but only if there is still snow. I know they are visible from many parts of Edinburgh (but not where I live) so if you can see them from your house can you please tell me if they are still snow covered or is it all gone? Thanks!
Looking for kitchen floor tilers in Inverness
Hi I hate the kitchen floor vinyl which the builders fitted in our new build in Inverness so want to get rid of it and fit ceramic/porcelain/stone floor tiles instead. Rather than buying the tiles separately i would prefer to buy and have them fitted by the same company in case theres any problems later on...but got no…

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