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Special occasions & other celebrations
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70's tribute band needed
Hi I live in Stockport, I am trying to organise my 50th birthday party and need to find a 70's tribute band ( Abba if poss) cheapest one if poss. I have had quotes but they are far too expensive, any ideas please or recommendations
Ideas for nursery graduation present
I know it seems a little far fetched but my little girl is leaving nursery this year and going to school and I'd like to mark this day with a little thing for her. Has anyone got any good ideas ? I thought about a book as she loves reading but was also looking for recommendations. thanks in advance
Should we arrange a surprise party?
It's my in-laws 40th wedding anniversary this year and we don't know if we should sort out a surprise party for them or not. The date is also their other sons 1st wedding anniversary and i think they feel they can't have a party as their son might want to celebrate his anniversary on there own. Also they live a good 5…
My Christmas Cross Stitch
Hi all, I thought I would show you some more of my cross stitch :) I hope you like: I made these for my mam for christmas 2008. The Snowman: Father Christmas
Best price fof giant letter balloons?
It's my boyf's 30th coming up and I'm throwing him a surprise party. I'd like to decorate the room with giant (40") letter and number balloons spelling his name and "is 30"- a total of 9 balloons! They're usually around £6 but I've managed to find them for £3.99 on eBay- btu I was hoping to find them a little cheaper as 9…
How can I disguise this present?
I need to wrap a lightsaber up but it is going to be really obvious what it is, I can't think of how to disguise it though? Perhaps I could wrap something else up with it? Not really sure so if anyone has any bright ideas, that would be wonderful! Thanks
My biggest Cross Stitch Yet
Hey guys Sorry if this is in the wrong place, but I wanted to show you guys a cross stitch I did. I designed the pattern myself (I have DMC cross stitch pattern maker software) I choose a picture of Zac from Hanson from 1997, Hanson are my favourite band and have been for the last 12 years, and I thought why not combine…
Mod/vespa scooter hamper ideas??
Hi all This is my 1st post so I hope I manage to get it right. It is OH's 40th 2 days after fathers day and I am really struggling for ideas on what to get him. He bought an old vespa not too long ago so I have thought that I could try to theme a hamper around that but that is as far as I have got.:confused: Can any of you…
Venture Photography
Had a session last week after 'winning' the session plus a 7 x 5 framed picture. 'won' a session with Studio 64 2 years ago and they started off wanting £1500 for 11 pictures on a cd and we ended up paying £300 for them. Has anyone got a good deal out of Venture, bit scared as someone has told me they don't do cd's at all…
Ideas for food for BBQ 40th Birthday Party
Hello!!! I am having a BBQ party this coming weekend for my 40th! I am going to go to Costco to get some of the food and drink - but wondered what kind of things to do/cater for. There will only be about 30 of us I think (10-12 children). So ideas please - plus as the house is quite large - we will be continuing into the…
80's Fancy Dress MSE Style!!
Apologies if this has been asked before, does anyone have any ideas/recommendations for cheap fancy dress costumes? It must have an 80's theme. For Male and Female. Thank you
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