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Archives for August 2012

Ideas for 60th birthday celebration
I'm looking for ideas on how to celebrate my 60th birthday towards the end of this year. I wouldn't like to have a party as we're not really party people. I'm not to keen on dancing, unfortunately, but enjoy watching other people dancing. When at a recent wedding, I was up a few times but don't feel too comfortable. So,…
doors open day time again
poke your nose into usually closed places for free anyone been somewhere they really really liked through this? www.doorsopendays.org.uk weekend 1&2 sept argyll and bute:cowal ayrshire clackmannanshire east renfrewshire highland (sat) st andrews *(sun) 8&9 sept aberdeen (sat) angus east dunbartonshire (sat) highland (sat)…
Giant Car Boot Sale Cash For Kids, Ingliston Sep 2nd!
Should be good, the weather forecast isn't looking bad either. You pay £10 per car as a seller and the fee goes to charity whilst any money made is your own to keep. Gates open at 6am for sellers and 9am to the public. I'm thinking of going as a seller...any advice? I've never sold at a car boot before. Even if I don't I'm…
need computer
My daughter started high school recently and for homework etc we could really use one. It doesn't need to be anything fancy or even a laptop as long as long as it can go online n do basics. Live in greenock. Where could i get a Cheap one?
Bosch Dishwasher Repair In Glasgow - Recommendations?
Hi, My Bosch Dishwasher has stopped heating up the water and sticks on 1 minute on the timer which I believe is a fault on the main controller board. Does anyone have any recommendations for a good domestic applicance repair company that covers the south side of Glasgow? Feedback welcome. Jabba
Free Krispy Kreme donuts in Glasgow 29/30/31 August and 1st September
FROM ION MAGAZINE Famous American doughnut brand Krispy Kreme is celebrating their 75th birthday by touring the UK and giving out free doughnuts. Catch the Krispy Kreme truck in Glasgow on Wednesday 29 at Buchanan Galleries, Thursday 30 at Glasgow Fort, Friday 31 August at Silverburn and Saturday 01 September at St…
Local milkman in Prestwick?
Hi, Had a man at the front door the other week, offering to deliver milk to the house of a morning. We said we got it at the supermarket, and he acknowledged that he couldn't compete with their prices, but I'm now wishing I'd given him a go. Anyone use someone like this, or know of a local delivery company?
Cheap shops or Markets Aberdeen
Are there any clearance shops, markets or car boots in Aberdeen? Must be able to get there by public transport. Thanks
Refilling Sofa Cushions
Anyone know where I can get feather cushions for my sofa refilled in Glasgow?
Mull in February!
Hello I'm getting married in Jan 2013:j and, for our honeymoon we're looking at going to Mull. It'll be the last week in Jan/first week in Feb. We've checked that the ferry is running and the accomm is free so that's all ok. Does anyone on here have any experience of the area out of season???? Looking for solitute (which…
Local foods where we are holidaying
We are going on holiday to Scotland next week. While we are there I'd like to try local foods that we can either buy or eat out. We are staying near Cromarty. If anyone can help that will be great. thanks mary
Erskine-Glasgow
Hi, I am hoping to get a job in Erskine. Can anyone recommend a nice place near to Erskine with good Primary School, not more than 15 miles away from Erskine. Also how is house price there, can we get 4 bed detached within 200K Thanks M
Good, non chain nursery for fruit trees - Central Scotland
I'm looking for some fruit trees. I know it's not the best time of year to be buying/planting however I don't have an alternative and need them within the next 3 weeks. I need approx 12 trees, a mix of apple, pear, plum and cherry. I also would like a mix of varieties within the fruit. Does anyone have any recommendations…
Pick-up/Drop-off at Edinburgh Airport
Can any one help with info on this? We are picking up relatives there next Thursday evening and will be driving over from Glasgow, so keeping tabs on flight arrival times is difficult. I have looked on the airport website and can see that actual parking costs are horrendous, but have found the £1 Drop-off facility, which…
Looking for a knitting/sewing/mending group
28 year old male and I'm looking for such a group to join. Nobody in my family has these skills and I'm looking to learn. [threadbanner]box[/threadbanner]

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