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Archives for March 2008

Welsh poetry for wedding?
Hi there, your help is needed.... I'm looking for a poem, preferably in Welsh that can be read in a civil wedding... any suggestions welcomed x ;)
Looking to have living room curtains made? Anyone recomend locals
As i say currently re decorating and would love to have made to measure curtains for our living room, anyone recommend anyone in the Newport/Chesptow area please? TPA x
cardmaking/craft clubs in Swansea?
Does anyone know of any card making classes or clubs in Swansea? I love picking up bits from the Range and the Works but then have no real idea of how to use them in crafting?:confused:
Are we allowed to advertise our car boot sales?
Dear moderators. I am quite new to forums and the etiquette involved. I would like to know whether I can mention our car boot sale that we are having to raise money for our school's PTA, as it is for a registered charity. Many thanks. Annette
Tesco chocs reduced in Cardiff today
Tescos Western Avenue had Ferrero Rochers the heart shaped boxes reduced to £1.24 dated until August 08, Mothers day 1lb chocs down to 62p, Valentines marshmallows only 12p, Champagne and Belgian choccy gift box £10, Finest choc Easter cake 49p and other Easter cake reductions. No Easter eggs on display. Morrisons Tyglas…
Wales Rugby Shirt 2006/2008 (adult)
:footie: Does anyone know where I can purchase the above. The only online website I can find is Kitbag and they are £69.00 plus postage. There must be some cheaper than this?
Reliable plumber in Swansea
Hi. Can anyone recommend a plumber in Swansea, my shower unit has died and also the cold tap in my bath isn't working. Tesco are delivering a bulk load of deodorant as we speak!! Thanks
Cardiff/Swansea/Newport Restaurants 25% Off
I found this earlier, so thought I'd post it. It's a way for small restaurants to get people through the door, in the hope you'll keep going back. Now, the deal is £40/year, BUT.... there is a Free 60 Day Trial. I figure if you're a regular diner at these sort of places it's worth paying the £40. But check it out and see…
trying to find a certain shop in carmarthen
about 18 months ago someone told me there was a shop in carmarthen that sold second hand jeans etc.... like levi's etc, so i am presuming it is a bit of an indie retro style shop, does anyone who if this is right, what it is called etc, i havent been to carmarthen for years would be extremely gratfull, thanks...
New Tesco 75%off ...valid until 31/03
According to PTS......theres a new 75% off leaflet and 8 coupons out, valid until 31st and its been seen in the same town again(Bridgend)...but afaik thats the only siting so far, apart from some again in selected local free papers..... I dont think the offers are that good this time, Warburtons Bread, Birds Eye…
Cheap Beauty Treatments/Pampering. Cardiff
Just found this: http://cardiff.gumtree.com/cardiff/60/18690060.html Cardiff School of Beauty are looking for models for our students to practice their treatments on. Our students are supervised by fully qualified staff. So if you feel like a little pampering on a budget e-mail us and we'll forward you our price list.…
Losing Weight for St. David's Foundation Hospice Care - encouragement/sponsors/ideas
Hi all, I have been talked in to losing 28 pounds in 6 months on behalf of St. David's Foundation Hospice Care, the Welsh Charity, and am looking for sponsors - any amount from £1 upwards. You can do this online at http://www.justgiving.com/philterrett I'd be pleased to have any and all sponsors as friends on Facebook as…
Grand Slam Again
Nobody going to congratulate Wales? 2 Grand Slams in 3 years :j:j:j:j:beer::beer::beer::beer::j:j:j:j
Easter shopping
Coming home for the Easter weekend having not been back for a while. Mrs is a great hypervalue fan but I think they’ve gone bust. Have they been replaced by something similar, I think I saw something about buyology and/or hyper express, did they ever come to anything? Also she gets grumpy if she doesn’t get her weekly car…
New gas boiler needed!
We need a new gas boiler and two extra radiators. We live in Cardiff and would be grateful for any info on good honest hard working reliable corgi registered firms ? Also any ideas what is a reasonable quote for this work ? Many Thanks !
Hanson at the Chelsea
Do any of you local Swansea buffs know about this place in st marys street? Have looked at their site and the place looks really nice but costs quite a lot to eat there is it worth the money. THANK YOU:beer:
MSE Wales Meet-up
Wednesday 4th June 7:30pm at The Gatekeeper, 9-10 Westgate St Cardiff, CF10 1DD PM me to confirm your attendance and I'll sort out namebadges :grin: Confirmed Guestlist: hansi PasturesNew Badger_Lady _______________ Fran's idea - who's up for a night out MSE style? All suggestions for location, date / time etc... I'll…
Help! Need to organise a date tonight...
I've met a nice young man who lives very near me... so far, we've been to the cinema once and been to eachother's houses for drinks and chat a few times... but we're still in that awkward stage where we're both too shy to make a move! :o Well, a couple of weeks ago, he gave me some information about stamp duty that has…
Compost Bin Sale
I'm a bit sketchy on the details I'm afraid, but I saw a poster for a compost bin sale today (saturday) The bins are being sold for £5 and it's in the Council's recycling centre near Bessemer Road Market from what I can gather. May be of interest for someone.
DIY discount - Cardiff
Focus DIY on Newport Road, Cardiff is closing down this month - they're selling everything off cheap - think the discount is 50% on most items now. They had lots of paint and other DIY stuff when I went in - got a few bargains just in time for Easter bank holiday!

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