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Archives for July 2009

great supplements shop in abergavenny
my partner is a bit of a gym freak and is always trying to source products. found a great little shop in the precinct in abergavenny, very cheap, excellent advice seems to know exactly what he is talking about. so if you or yours are in the area give him a look you may be pleasantly surprised.
Botox - Where's the cheapest ?
Hi all Looking to get this done asap. Do not mind travelling out of Wales either. Based near Swansea. Who's the cheapest ? Cheers
Ring Valuation in Cardiff/Caerphilly area
I've recently run into some troubles with money, and have decided to sell off unwanted items, I have in my possetion a diamond ring, of which I do not know its value or carat. I would be very grateful If anyone could help me find someone who could help me value my ring so I can then sell it on, though I do not have much…
Did anyone record....
....BBC Wales Today or the ITV Wales news at 6/6.30pm on Thursday this week (July 23rd)? See here for my original request. TIA x
self inflating mattress
HI, Anyone know where i can buy a sself inflating double mattress, not an electric one. Thanks.
Plumber
Looking for plumber in caerphilly area to refit bathroom and put in some more radiators and some bits and pices, anyone who thinks they can rip me off dont bother :rolleyes: I will have at least three quotes ;)
Herbalist/holistic
Can anyone recommend an alternative/herbal doctor in Cardiff/Llantrisant area?. Daughter gets recurrent tonsillitis and am looking to boost her immune system - she eats well, but obviously has a weakness. Getting mixed messages from ENT, anybody tried alternative route? Thanks
Cake Decorating Classes - Swansea
Hi Guys & Gals, well mainly gals on this one I suppose ! My wife has just started doing cake decorating classes in the Birchgrove area of Swansea. (She used to teach Wilton cake decorating lessons in the local supplies shop but they no longer do it). So, if you want to save some pounds on your cakes, come along to a cake…
Caravan storage
Hi- we have just bought ourselves a caravan- 2nd hand, but we`re all very excited! However, we are going to need somewhere to store it, as we only have a small drive. Does anyone know of any storage facilities nr Port Talbot, please? Have googled, & only very expensive places miles away come up! Any help would be much…
Plumber in SE Wales
Hey dudes, Can anyone help me out by recommending a decent plumber who'd work in Newport? I have serious internal leakage (that I've let slide for far too long) and probably actually need to replumb the whole three-storey house. If he does electrics too, perfect - house also needs rewiring and I can't get my new cooker to…
Swine flu wales. What is the situation here?
I wonder what the spread is like in wales.
waxing in South East Wales
Been asked to enquire if anyone could recommend a good place that does leg waxing in the Cardiff or surrounding S E Wales area.
Tenby for 1 week, where for the other week?
Hi you lovely Welchy (have I spelt that right?) folks! I have booked a weeks holiday in Tenby (we are in Manchester),, for August at a campsite near Saundersfoot. I won't stay anywhere for longer than a week as I get itchy feet and like to move on. We have a caravan (shhhh.. don't tell anyone, I know they're a bit naff…
Rent prices in Cardiff
We're trying to gauge the average price of a reasonable one-bedroom flat in Cardiff (or within easy commuting distance of it, but preferably central). So far I seem to be getting the impression that you aren't going to find much under £450 per month that isn't either ridiculously small - which was fine for us when we first…
Surveyor - cardiff area
Can anyone recommend a good/thorough surveyor in the cardiff/llantrisant area - looking to buy house and want to have names and contacts ready. Thanks
6 weeks school holiday and no where to go............
Hi All Figured Id start a thread on here because if you like me - im running low on ideas of how to keep my 5 year old amused for 6 weeks - I don't drive but have a very good bus route and train station within a small journey but looking for ideas and things to do that are relatively cheap. Im in Port Talbot btw. x x x x x
best day to visit royal welsh show?
we're hoping to visit the royal welsh for the first time this year. was just wondering if anyhad had any recommendations on the best day to visit? any competitions that are particularly worth seeing? any general hints and tips?
Extra, TV, Modelling Agency
Hi all I was wondering if anyone could recommend an agency within the south wales area for my young cousin. She's five years old and has been filming for a Welsh film and has really enjoyed it and would like to do more. If anyone has any advice or recommendations I would be very greatful Thanks!
Painter/decorator Barry
I need to get the boards along the top of my house painted. Does anyone know of a reliable, reasonably-priced painter/decorator in the Barry-Penarth/ Vale of Glamorgan area? Thanks

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