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Archives for November 2009

Winter boot sales in west of scotland
Posted this a day or 2 ago on the Ebay/car boots forum, but from experience now think it would be better here. Anyone know of any winter car boots (inside or outside) that are worth attending in the west of scotland ? I know the indoor one at Lanark is all year round.
Dundonians I have a question? Need your help
DH and I plan to move to dundee with DD and dog. We are looking at a house in Emmock Woods (just off A90). What is the primary school like ( mill of mains) and what secondary would she go to from there? We are also looking at a house in Liff (the old liff hospital) so opinions on both areas i.e schools etc much…
Car Boot Sale - Dundee Area
Hi Does anyone know if there is any car boot sales being held around the Dundee area? Thanks
Whats the best dance school/Highland dance school in Ayrshire.
Im looking to start my very shy 4 year old in a dance class. She keeps asking to go to ballet or highland dancing. Shes very shy and usually cries and wants to leave these type of things. But im hoping now shes a bit older she might try again and hopefully this will give her more confidence. I live near Ayr and have seen a…
Good hairdressers (Aberdeen)
Hi All, Not strictly moneysaving as a good hair cut can never really be cheap but I have just moved up to Aberdeen from Leeds. Can anyone recommend a good hairdressers? I am living in the Ellon area but would travel if I needed to. I get a colour gloss every few weeks and the odd trim as I have long hair. Any recs would be…
Small Bales of Hay
Does anyone know where I could get a couple of small bales of hay in the Angus area? cheers
Aberdeen Scrap Metal
Anybody know of a place in Aberdeen that will buy scrap metal? Have just bought a new house and there's an ancient cast-iron roll top bath. Not in great condition so doubt it would be usable as a bath again, but not sure if anybody actually buys these things for scrap recycling. Phoned Panda Rosa Metals - they would come…
Inverness;Ideas for a traditional hogmany & places to visit?
Hi, I wondered if anyone can suggest things to do locally to Inverness over the New Year. We have friends coming to stay with us, to experience a traditional Hogmany. They will be in Inverness for about 4 days (including Hogmany and New years day itself). We are planning the Hogmany Street party but need ideas for things…
Cash Bar for party - Inverness
Hi, Hope someone can help! I am looking to do a cash bar for a party in a hall in Inverness in mid december, struggling to find names of companies that could do this. Does anyonehave any ideas?? I could also go the route of buying drink from tesco and getting glass hire, just need to get someone to serve/be in charge of…
where are there factory shops?
thought i would ask if anybody knew of any factory shops as with christmas coming (AAAAAAgh) any savings would be useful. i dont mean the outlet places but the real "factory shops" In Dundee there is Halley Stephenson who do sewing materials at a fraction of the shop prices, believe they are suppliers to the likes of M&S…
Clothes for charity photoshoot
Morning All, I work for a small Glasgow charity for adults with learning disabilitiys and we are putting together a magazine with a Hollywood Glam theme. Although we have had lots of help with requests for accessories and make up we desperatly need kilts/tuxes/posh frocks for the photoshoot. I've tried some of the…
Do I let son go to T in the Park next year?
Son has requested, for his big Xmas present this year, a 3-day ticket for T in T P next summer. He turned 16 this year and although he's a sensible laddie and his pals are level headed, they don't really go to clubs or, to the best of my knowledge, haven't tried to get into pubs etc. I know they have a few bottles of lager…
Christmas lunch in the East Neuk
I was wondering if anyone can recommend anywhere for Christmas Day lunch in the East Neuk of Fife
macarthur glen, livingston
I have only ever gone here by car, but I have a friend wanting to go who doesn't drive. What is the best way to get here without a car, bus or train and do they stop close by ? Thanks
Any large employers in Glasgow, or seasonal work?
I'm looking to move to Glasgow soon and am looking for any work at all. What are the biggest employers in the area? Any places which have a large turnover of staff? or that are taking on large amounts of seasonal staff? Do Royal Mail have any mail centers there? I assumed they would but the Royal Mail site lists no jobs at…

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