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Archives for November 2007

Recommendations for a pub/restaurant in Cardiff
Hi, For the first time in 4 years me and OH are going out without kids!!! WE live on the east side of Cardiff and are planning on going for a meal. Can anyone recommend any nice restaurants? Ideally on the eastish side (to save on taxi fares!), not too expensive, preferably romantic, and obviously with nice nosh!! We like…
recycling tin cans in swansea dens anyone pay ?
i recycle my alu cans and get paid for these..... but the scrap merchant i use will not pay for steel cans..... i dont get loads of money for the alu cans.....i crush and store them, and when i get a load i cash them in prob twice a year..... do you know anyone that pays for steel cans...? as to be honest i go through…
Architect
Hello all, Was wondering if any of you could recommend an architect. I'm just in the process of buying a house and me and dh would like to redesign the layout. We would like some plans drawn up, then to apply for planning (if needed) and whilst that's going thru we can contact builders to get quotes etc based on the plans.…
Garage needed by female for Audi- any recommendations please?
My daughter's Audi is three years old and needs its first MOT. She will probably use the Cardiff City MOT place as recommended on this website but if she needs any repairs doing, can anyone recommend a garage in Cardiff that will do a good job and not rip her off? Possibly new brake shoes? Although she has an Audi she also…
New Friends in Swansea area of Wales?
Hi I have just moved to Brynamman from Powys, and am trying to meet new friends. Does anyone know how I can do this. I am in my early 50's. Very early.. LOL! I feel so lonely here. Winter's coming and I could do with a chat .. I am female.. only want to make friends nothing else.. cheers peeps :j :T :j :D
Freecycle, Swansea
I want to pass on a series of items via the Freecycle network. The questions is, how do I contact them? How do I join? I have found the Swansea Freecycle page, but do not want or need another e-mail address (yahoo), which is the next link. Have I missed something? Would some kind MSE-er please explain what to do!
boots bridgend
Does anyone know date/time of the advantage card evening in Bridgend please!:confused:
Farmers market in Llansamlet
I just drove past Wyevale Garden Centre in Llansamlet and they had a big sign outside advertising a weekly farmer's market - I couldn't read much more other than that the first one was 4th November, so I assume the next will be Sunday 11th.
10% off in Boots, Quadrant, Swansea
Get 10% off total spend in Swansea Quadrant Boots: 8th November 5-9pm 22nd November 5 - 9pm 6th December 5 - 10 pm My local small branch had a flyer for these events. There does not appear to be a minimum spend but the flyer does state that no other discount voucher or instore promotion can be used with this offer. Can use…
They won't take my rubbish!
Hello - as some of you may know, I bought a little house in Newport 6 weeks ago and am enjoying my new life here. But I can't seem to get my head around rubbish collections! Maybe I'm just a bit thick, but it was so simple back in England - every Thursday night, I put a black sack or two on the pavement and by lunchtime…
Cooker service/repair Cardiff area
My Belling range cooker (gas) needs an overhaul - it's failing bit by bit and I'm reduced to one oven and lighting all the hobs by match! Does anyone know of someone that will do a good service and repair job? Thanks.
Llanelli Stradey Park Firework Display..
After trying to call the office in Stradey today, and hunting high and low online I still can't find out what time the firework display is starting tomorrow (sunday 4th 2007), that's all I can find is: Stradey Park Fireworks, Llanelli Sun 4th Nov 2007 One of the biggest organised displays in town, at the home of the…
Caerphilly Hairdresser?
Been living here since february, and haven't (as yet) ventured to a local hairdresser. I've been going to the one by my parents (25 minutes away) instead. Can anyone recommend one? I'm in my late twenties, looking for someone who'll cut something nice into my hair - but I'm not an uber-cool type, so I'm not intrested in…
Fireworks display's around Barry
I know the Barry Island fireworks are on Monday night but unfortunatly they're starting at 7.45 so my little one will be tucked up in bed by then. Last year they had a display at Fontygary Caravan park - anyone know if they're doing one this year and what day it is? Or any other display's going on this weekend, that anyone…
Place to eat and drink in Newport
Hia - as a newbie to the area, I hope you can help me with some local information... I've promised to arrange a night out with my new colleagues, as a chance to get to know everyone properly. We're looking at a Friday night in the next couple of weeks, and we want to stay in Newport. So where's a good place for 8-12 people…

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