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Archives for October 2006

Markets
Does anyone know of any large markets in south wales please
Discounts at Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bay
Hi I was at Techniquest yesterday and picked up a leaflet which you can exchange for a discount book at Cardiff Bay Management Centre (in the same building as the comedy club). I think you can get the leaflet at anywhere in the Bay which has a leaflet display. The book has 21 good discounts in it, including: 10% of at:…
.Cym campaign
Subject: HELP PLEASE. The Welsh language and culture is a community that we believe should be identified and enhanced by having its own sponsored top-level domain (sTLD) on the Internet. Under a .CYM sponsored TLD those organisations, companies and individuals, throughout the world, that express themselves in the Welsh…
help.. cheap fridge nneded urgant where can i get one
cut a long story short.. my fridge freezer was on its last legs.. the freezer packed up 2 years ago.... on freecycle someone was advertising a fridge and a freezer.. which i picked up earlier.. just before hubby went to pick them up.. we took ours to the tip... we brought the fridge and freezer home.. pluged in the…
Toys R Us Cardiff - now open
Hiya just returned from the new Cardiff Bay Toys R Us which has now opened. It is huge and it took me ages to get a parking space. Anyway, there was a marquee at the front of the store and a moving Cyber man was there to have photos taken with the children as well as a dalek. In store, there were lots of prize giveaways,…
Cheap Driving Lessons - Haverfordwest ?
Where is good & cheap for driving lessons in the Haverfordwest area so I can pass the info on to someone? Thanks.
Halloween costumes - 70% off at Hyper Value
Just reading the local paper and Hyper Value have reduced their Halloween costumes by 70% Hope that helps someone Welshy x
Day spas Cardiff
St David's Crowne Plaza Hilton Any recommendations or favourites? I'm taking DD3 for a birthday treat but can't choose :confused:
New Morrisons Cardiff - 6th November
Just noticed in Morrisons they were advertising the new store is opening on 6th November at Cardiff Bay.. it's next to the new Toys R Us development. There was just a sign saying "special opening offers", but no more details so might be worth a look on the 6th and see if they do anything special.
Ffair Borth
Helo pawb! Hi can anyone shed anylight about the annual Fair in Menai Bridge. Want to take the kids there but not sure when it's on and for how long etc. I was told today that it's on tomorrow, but will it be on for a couple of days or just the day? Diolch ;)
Dentist
Does Anyone Know A National Health Dentist Taking On Patients, In The Mumbles/west Cross/ Swansea Area Please
Off To Haven at Hafan Y Moor Tomorow - What attractions do you recommend?
Off to Haven at Hafan Y Mor tomorrow - Monday to Friday. Two boys aged 10 and 7. What attractions do you recommend in that area and do you know of any discount vouchers for the attraction. Want to have a look at Portmerhion for myself but what else should we visit?
Penarth BATS sale - yesterday
I went to the BATS sale yesterday where they sell new/nearly new clothing for babies right through to 12 year olds, as well as maternity clothing and baby accessories and prams. I filled up a bin bag full for £30 and some of the clothes still had the shop tags attached. For example I got some M&S boys grey school trousers…
Hyper value closing stores
I was reading yesterday in the Echo that Hyper value are closing some of their stores. In Barry I think the High Street store and the Barry Island one is closing. Although the article said that the Hyper Value warehouse at Ty Verlon will remain open. I know sometimes people say it's tat but I've had some cheap and cheerful…
Halloween Costume - Urgent
I've got a halloween themed fancy dress party next saturday (28th oct) i really need costume ideas and places to buy/get stuff from in and around cardiff + barry. It was originally just fancy dress but now its halloween themed. I was thinking grim reaper or shaun of the dead, bt i want more ideas as i havent really thought…
Car Boot sale tomorrow at 11am in Barry
Hiya just reading the Gem and there is an indoor car boot sale at BP Plastics, Barry at 11am tomorrow (sellers to arrive for 10am). Welshy x
Non-emergency Plumber reqd: Cardiff area
To replace a mixer tap unit on the bathroom sink. Dont know where to start - hundreds listed in Thomsons directory, and I dont know anyone who can recommend anyone that is reasonably priced. Any suitable suggestions will be thanked:) :beer:
Finding a doctor in Cardiff
I recently moved to Cardiff Bay and have been trying to find a doctor. Phoned the helpline number who gave me a list of doctors in my area, i have phoned them all and they are not accepting new patients! Does anyone know what i should do now as my old doctor is miles away Thanks in advance
Website for vouchers etc in Cardiff
https://www.ubizy.com Found this on a business card in my local bar - seems quite good.
Cake-maker near Cardiff?
I'm looking for someone to make a cake for our wedding in May- we want a pretty plain white 3 tier cake, probably a chocolate, carrot and spong layer. We live in Cardiff, so for a bargain I guess anywhere between Newport and Bridgend and into Rhondda/Blackwood/Caerphilly way would be fine. We're happy to use a Bakers or a…

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