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Yorkshire, ideas for places to go with kids
Hi, I'm wanting to collate a file of ideas (cheap if possible!) of places to go with the kids in the Yorkshire area; Leeds, Harrogate, York, Wakefield, Bradford etc. I realise that there are websites that have these but think they are pretty limited and focus on paying attractions. I'm looking for family favourites, little…
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Rotherham, S. Yorks, Black glass 3 tier tv stand, £19.99
In Aldi at masbrough, May be at other stores but a cracking find :beer:
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Restaurant suggestions for Coventry / Warwick
OK, so here's the problem: going out for meals with FIL is getting tricky, because he is extremely forgetful and confused, and if the food isn't quite to his liking or isn't hot enough or there's too much of it, then he won't eat it. And he's diabetic, so skipping a meal isn't really an option. And if it's too noisy he…
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Any good South East London driving instructors?
Just recovering from the worst driving instructor. Looking for a good driving instructor or school in Greenwich borough. Please do not recommend 1s time school of motoring.... Anything else please! lol
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Any Cheap Barbers around Enfield?
Anyone knows any cheap barbers around Enfield? Somewhere I can get a haircut for £7-8 which was never a problem when I used to live in Hounslow, however all around here seem to charge £11-12 per cut. So if anyone knows any around here or surrounding areas(have to be covered by Oyster card though) I will be really grateful…
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Norwich (or commuting by rail): where to live?
Hello all to MSE folk living in and around Norwich. I've been offered and have accepted (subject to paperwork, etc) a job at NUCA in Norwich. I grew up in West Norfolk, so always had more of a relationship to Cambridge than Norwich, and don't really know much about where to begin looking for a place to live. We're…
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Harveys - ridiculous delivery times, no customer service!
I guess this is self explanatory. Anyone else had any problems? Here's the letter I wrote. Ironically I tried to send it to the sales manager at the branch, but when I phoned them I was told, again, that he's in a meeting. He didn't call me back. "Reference: Order number 754***** Dear Sir/ Madam, Reference: Excessively…
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Matalan clearance store - swindon
Went to the matalan store on Sunday. There is obviously a lot of stuff to sort through but some great bargains to be had. I bought 2 pairs of black work trousers - £3 each. I pair boot cut jeans - £1. 2 pairs of cropped jeans (1 light blue, 1 red/pink) - £0.50 each I pair PJs - £6 I was determined not to buy junk and only…
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Tesco, Allerton Road, Liverpool
Allerton Rd. Liverpool have Robertsons' Original Mincemeat (The type you use for Christmas mincepies!) at 30p per jar. It is in the Baking Section with the other Mincemeat on the bottom shelf. This will keep until Christmas no problem. I thought that I had done well when I stocked up in January at 64p per jar!
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Cheap haircut in Leicester (college is closed)
Normally I go to Leicester College to get my hair done but its closed until Sept! So any ideas where I can get a trim? I read a thread about someone wanting a cheapy hair cut in Leicester which was composed in Jan, but the hairdressers some posters talked about don't want any models!
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Looking for inspirational website
Hi, I am trying to find a website which I found very inspiring about a woman 60 plus who demonstrates how she saves money. Lives in newcastle/northumberland area. She is v. tight/mean ect but interesting in terms of how she spends money. Does anyone know this website? I saw it a few months ago but I have not been able to…
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E: 10/07 Win VIP pass to Nottingham launch party on 11/07 Nelly.com + FREE HIGH HEELS
10 VIP passes to give away for the UK launch party of Nelly.com, Scandinavia's number one online clothing retailer + free high heels from this seasons collection. Launch party is Wednesday 11th July at Coco Tang in Nottingham. Closing date is midnight Monday.…
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South London - reputable gold buying shops/pawnbrokers?
Hi, I have a few peices of gold jewellery that I want to sell. I would rather do it in a shop than via post. I will be in London during uly/August & figured there is a better choice there? Any suggestions for a shop that won't rip me off, or how to choose one? Anyway in London will do but South London is prefered esp…
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Warrington/Manchester
A few of us are coming from Scotland and Ireland to spend the night at the Daresbury Park Hotel in Warrington on Saturday night. The men are going off to Oulton Park on Saturday, us girls want to go to Manchester shopping. My friend has checked taxi prices but it's £100 each way (there are four of us). I reckon we could…
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Carboot sales in Wakefield or surrounding areas please
Hi there, My boyfriend has just moved in with me and due to all the stuff we've now got I feel a car boot sale coming on. We're going to ebay some stuff but to do everything would take a year or so so we've decided a carboot sale would be quicker. Can anyone tell me where there's a decent (reasonable priced) one near…
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Woodbridge, Suffolk Craft Fayre for Macmillan
There's another craft fayre in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support all day on Saturday 30th June at Woodbridge Community Hall in Suffolk. It's FREE ENTRY at the door although donations are warmly welcomed so please ask all your friends and family to come along - there's tea and cake, a raffle and some lovely local crafts.
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Garden Furniture Deals
I've been searching around for some good garden furniture and can't seem to find much in my price range anywhere. I live in Essex and I have found this great site that delivers all around the country. They have a great sale on at the mo which I luckily managed to find. Have a look at their stuff for sale!…
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bluebell wood charity shop
There's a bluebell wood furniture charity shop at Hellaby in Rotherham, they have some great items at really good prices ,they also take donations and can deliver/pick up for a small charge. ive been today for the 1st time and its well worth a look.
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Shipping Pallets Newcastle/Northumberland
I am looking for 8-10 1200x800 two-way-entry pallets for a DIY project. The must be heat-treated, not chemically treated as they will be used within the home. Anyone got any they're trying to offload? I'm Hexham based, so Newcastle/Northumberland area. Many thanks.
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House Alarm
Apologies if this is the wrong forum to post this question. I've finally (after two years of looking) bought a house. Before moving stuff in I want to get an alarm fitted. Any ideas on the best/cheapest way of doing this? So far I've had Banham security round. They've quoted about £950 installation and £250 yearly running…
