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Archives for January 2009

good painter decorators in Cardiff/south wales valleys?
Hi, I think the title says it all! Be pleased to hear from anyone who's used someone who's done a good job and not been too pricey!;) Thanks in advance! Weezl x
Any good places in Cardiff or Swansea for FACIALS?
Hi everyone, Can anyone tell me if there are any good places where I can get a good facial? Preferably swansea or cardiff. I hear that the clarins one is quite good? Anyone had any experience with them? many thx for your replies.
Porthcawl fair.
Does anyone know when the fair opens please ? Friends of mine are staying in the area in April. TIA. xx
GP advise needed
Sorry - not exactly money saving, but I need to register with a GP. I am in Cardiff CF11 and when searching online a number of GPs come up. Can anyone recommend a particularly nice, clean, light and friendly surgery to register with, please? Thanks
Good company for double glazing?
Hi all, Can anyone tell me where I can get a good quote for double glazing? I have to have all the windows in my house refitted as they are rotting and only single glazed. Can anyone recommend a good and trustful company for double glazing? I have heard so many stories about people coming round to their houses for quotes…
Found a small black & white cat in Cardiff
Morning all We've taken in a small black and white cat who spent most of yesterday mewing and scratching at our front door. Before I get accused of 'cat thieving', I'd like to point out that we only took it in after the wind and rain picked up, and it became distressed. I've no idea how old he/she is, but I'd guess only a…
Advice for safe parking in Cardiff for 3 days in feb ?
Hope to get some local advice, we have booked Cardiff central travelodge for 3 nights in feb, train prices are ridiculous, so will have to drive, and so need to park car for 3 days (won't use car round cardiff). Reading up it seems NCP car parks are expensive, and not very safe (for car damage/theft) - can anyone suggest…
man with van?
Can anyone reccomend a man with a van for a move to st mellons from llanederyn?
Power generator
Hi i am priti, I am from wales, i have just started a food business and am selling an asian type of food known as kachi biriyan and am selling in mass quantities. I sell my food in takeaway boxes in a market stall. I wish to keep them chilled beforehand and then reheat them when i am in the market stall. Could anyone tell…
Morrisons moving into the Rhondda
Morrisons is taking over the Co-operative store in Porth not sure when but the store will be closed for 3 weeks for a refit. Will give the local economy a boost as the town has been dead since Woolworths closed.
anyone know anything about Gymnastics ?
No, Im not hunting for classes, I think (but its a think) ive found them. My son stated his Bronze last summer, but his classes were cancelled as they couldnt get the coaches. I was talking to a coach a while back at a sort of a pay as you go class he has been going to since, just to keep him bendy ..... and they have…
internet printed voucher coupons
Tesco Swansea Marina advised me today, that from Monday, 19th January, they would not be taking the internet printed coupon vouchers
Zavvi Cardiff
HI,does anyone know is Zavvi still open in cardiff and if so, are there any reductions?
Piano teacher - Pencoed, Bridgend ?
My daughter is currently having piano lessons in Cardiff, the drive amongst other things is taking its toll, we wondered if anyone can recommend a piano teacher in Cowbridge/Bridgend etc area ? She loves her lessons and is only 6.
Builder in Cardiff recommendation wanted please
My son, who lives in Cardiff, is looking for quotes for a kitchen extension. Can anyone recommend a good and reliable builder please? And conversely give me names of builders to be avoided at all costs? Many thanks
carpenter wanted - Bridgend
We have plastered a space where there used to be a door off our landing, (door was to 5th bedroom, we have created an ensuite to our guest bedroom) Thier is an alcove left, due to a chimney stack, it would loook fab shelved up for all our books, but we are stuck over where to get wood and who to do it, we do want proper…
Where in Wales?
First of all, I realise this query could make me sound extremely rude and ignorant about Wales, and I really don't mean to be. As a Scottish person who gets many "stupid" questions about Scotland, I can see how potentially offensive this may be! My gran has a great love of Welsh male choirs, and the Welsh accent (which I…
Anything interesting on in Cardiff this evening?
Hi all I've been roped into taking & bringing back my OH to Cardiff tonight for a Xmas meal (don't ask). There's no point in driving home & back again (from the valleys) so I was looking for something to do between 8-late tonight. The last couple of times I've gone to the cinema but I'm not a great fan. Does anyone know if…
Anyone know where i can do a first aid course please?!
Hi I need to renew my 12 hour paediatric first aid certificate ASAP, and am having trouble finding a course :( i am based in Bridgend but drive so can travel anywhere really, in South / West Wales St Johns ambulance are doing one in feb,but its when i am on holiday! there are lots i have found in north wales! and another…
help! Trying to organsie a charity fashion show in Port Talbot
Hiya, I'm trying to organise a charity fashion show, but i'm struggling to find shops willing to lend out or sell clothes. Does anyone know of any companies that specialise in running this type of event round here? Or anyone know any generous local shops that could help out? Thanks!

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