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Manchester Car Boots?
Hello, does anyone know of any good Car Boot Sales in Manchester or nearby? Lists I've found on the Internet don't offer reviews so it's hard to know which ones are worth going to! I'm looking for ones with genuine car-booters rather than market style traders or traders sellig new stuff. Any knowledge greatly appreciated,…
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Driving around London
I'm moving to London in 3 weeks and trying to find somewhere nice to live! Getting OH company to pay for 2 months in a serviced apartment so we picked one near Gloucester Road Tube station - it's the only area we really know that is nice. The company is out by Heathrow Airport (14miles). They have come back and said that…
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Money for old clothes in North East
My mum lives in NI and she has been getting 50p per kilo for old clothes. I live in Durham and wondering if there was something similar here. Someone told me there was one at Team Valley but I can't find any details about it. Any info would be greatly appreciated
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staffordshire hoard
We wish to go and see the Staffordshire Hoard so could do with some info from someone who knows it and the area. I understand it is visible in Stoke and Birmingham museums.............? Can anyone recommend a reasonably priced hotel for some oldies, and which place is the best to see the hoard (parts of it I assume). Will…
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Where to buy material in Blackburn area
Inspired by the Great British Sewing Bee I've decided to dust off the sewing machine and make some things for my home. Apart from Greens (I think it's called that) by Morrisons and the stall on the market where can you buy reasonably priced home furnishing fabrics these days? I know The Range and Ossie Mills sell fabric…
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Moving to the Leeds area - can anyone help?
Hi all, I'm moving to Leeds for a new job in the next month or so but I don't know where to live! I'll be working in Headingley and I've heard that some areas in North Leeds are nice. Having done a bit of research they do seem to be my kind of place but also seem quite pricey. The areas that I've looked at so far are…
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Moving to Maidstone (info would be appreciated)
Hi, My wife and I are looking to move to Maidstone from Esher (Surrey) in an attempt to gain a much larger property. I have now found an ideal property located just outside of the center near a place known as Parkwood. This property is located on a new estate (next to Morrsions) which consists of some lovely houses,…
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Can Anyone Recommend a Good Cleaning Service in Cambridgeshire
Can anyone recommend a good cleaning service for an end of tenancy clean in the Cambridgeshire area? I thought I had one sorted but they're not responding to emails anymore :( Thankee.
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travel from Coventry/Birmingham to Plymouth
Hello I have a problem and was wondering if someone could help. I need to travel from Coventry (or Birmingham, whichever is easiest) to Plymouth at some point in mid April to view a flat, and travel back on the same day. Everywhere I've looked for coaches and trains is going to cost me and my partner over £200 return which…
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Bath - nightlife
Going out for my wifes 30th in Bath and was looking for some cheap pubs and a good nightclub if anyone could recommend anything? :beer: Music mainly R+B and chart music with some cheese! If anyone knew where you could park for free of the evening, that would be a great bonus!
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urgent re abbey home improvements
found freephone number for grants from energy saving fund,0800 9179 189 and have someone coming today to give a quote.a man phoned this am to confirm but when I asked what company it was,he said Abbey Home improvements?????anyone know if they are kosher or not?
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Lunch places in Blackpool for hen party
I'm in the process of arranging a hen do for this Summer and on the day we arrive we'd like to go out for lunch. There'll be up to around twenty of us, and we're looking to eat in a central location. No preferences on food really (aside from no curry), and at this point we are just looking for ideas, particularly for any…
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QVC Outlet Brichwood (Warrington) Dyson offer
I've just been to the QVC Outlet at Birchwood (Warrington) and they have Dyson DC50 Animal's for £175 which is a bargain, the cheapest i've found online is £330 and on the QVC site £420. http://www.qvcuk.com/Dyson-DC50-Animal-2-Tier-Cyclone-Upright-Vacuum-w--Tangle-Free.product.801770.html Hope someone can take up this…
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B&B in Portsmouth - must be dog friendly
I need a b&b in Portsmouth as near to the port. It must be able to have the dog, as we are going to get the boat at Portsmouth.
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Council damaged Private Property - please help!
Hello This morning we awoke to the council having destroyed our 40'x8'x4' hedge which is about 4 feet into our property. A third of it is completely removed down to the ground and the rest is only about 2 feet high and a foot wide. We dont live in the best area and there is a road about 4 feet away from the hedge which…
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leeds - armer carpark?
seen a black minibus driving around leeds city centre a few times but been too slow to take down the number... with "Armer Carpark" "free shuttle to Queen Street" painted on sides... interested since its £4 for all day parking tired googling it but couldnt find carpark details anyone know where this car park is or have…
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Top Tube Ticket Tips!
I work for our lovely London Underground and i thought i'd show you guys how to save money by choosing your ticket wisely... Firstly, let me say that this is not about discounts, this is about taking the time to consider your ticket and making the right choice. Thousands of Londoners waste money by rushing into the tube…
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Wigan - Trusted Garage / Mechanic Recommendations
My trusted mechanic (one man garage) recently retired, and his parting advice was to find another one-man garage (someone who isn't VAT registered), for obvious cost saving reasons. The cars in our household are 12 and 17 years old, so we just need someone to do annual services to keep them ticking over, and fix things…
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Blackpool Offers for Merlin & Hotel
I have just read a tweet from Holiday Inn Preston/Blackpool that they are giving away free rooms tomorrow with their with Blackpool Big 5 promotion, not sure how true it is but said some free rooms available. Just thought it might help someone who is looking for a combined hotel stay and Blackpool attractions offer!! Happy…
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Cheap chip shops and cafes in Leeds city centre
Will be going on holiday to leeds soon and just wondered if there are any cheap chip shops where chips are under £1.50 and cafes that have meals for under £3.
