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Ladies hairdresser in London
Hi there. My Mrs. has pretty long hair and likes to get it done now and then. Prices seem to be a bit crazy though. The general price is around £80+ and the results are less than spectacular to be honest. Can anyone reccomend a decent ladies hairdresser which does not require payment through the nose? East London would be…
Biggest discounts in London?
Has anyone checked out these group saving sites yet? wowcher.co.uk coopon.com I got 70% off a haircut at Fordham Soho :D
Coventry - cheap train travel to London
Megabus are using Virgin Trains for some of their journeys (some as low as £1) to London. Seems to be only midweek but what a bargain! Not sure if this is only temporary measure but have just booked a journey for February. You print off your confirmation with a reference number to use as train ticket.
Leeds/West Yorkshire Fence Builder
I need a good garden fence builder. Anyone know of any reliable ones in the above area? Thanks Scammo
Oxford Chip Shops Catering for evening reception
Hi there, does anyone know a good chip shop in or around Oxford City Centre that could possibly cater for 100+ portions of fish and chips for an evening wedding reception in the middle of Oxford? I was down in Oxford over the weekend and saw Posh Fish out in Jericho and will be trying there, but if anybody else knows of…
Hay Bales
Hi Guys, Just wandering if anyone can help. I,m trying to find a supplier of hay for my horses, I was using haylage, but the field next to mine was helping themselves for their horses. I've been doing some extensive research for a cheap supplier but the price dosen't seem to come in below £4 a bale no matter what quantity…
Where Turkey is more than a bird for xmas!
İ am from England and have a home in sunny Bournemouth but for reasons of nature i find myself now living in a large and lovely city on the west coast of Turkey. İ am new to any kind of forum but love to be money savvy and wish i could find a site like this in Turkey--maybe we could teach Martin Turkish!! -i do not speak…
Good salon in Leicester for massage?
Hello It's my brothers birthday next week and he is the hardest person I know to buy for. I thought I would maybe get him some sort of deep tissue or relaxing massage as he gets very stressed out and I don't think he has ever been for a massage. The problem is that I live in Nottingham and he lives in Leicester so I don't…
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Lucrative Weekend Jobs in London?
Does anyone have advice on good things to do to earn money at the weekend? I live in London and often find myself spending the weekend wondering if I could be doing something that could boost my income. In the sprawling metropolis, there must surely be something a graduate with varied experience could do to pass the time…
Chester
can anyone please tell me the best place to park in Chester(i fully expect to have to 'pay and display')......And is parking free on a Sunday?. We are not sure whether to visit on Saturday or Sunday. Thanks
Alum Chine near Bournemouth - anyone live near here please?
If you live near Alum Chine please could you help me? We would like to book two beach huts (next door to each other) for a week this summer. We are looking at the booking website and numbers at in the block 2029 - 2048. We can't tell much from Google earth how high these are set from the beach (being high is good so we can…
Clearance outlets blackpool
Hi Does anyone know of any clearance outlet places in or near blackpool?? TIA Scruffy
Croydon - Model haircuts and colouring
Can anyone recommend a salon offering model hair cutting and colouring in Croydon? I'm specifically looking for somewhere that offers evening appointments. I have previously had my hair cut at the Rush Advanced Academy, located in Central Croydon. It's a great deal - for £10, a fully qualified Rush stylist will cut your…
parking near to nuneaton hospital free?
Hi does any one no if there are any streets near to hosptal ( George Eliot)where i can park for free?:confused:
anyone doing race for life in norfolk?
heya, just wondered if anyone was planning to do the race for life this year in norfolk? im hopefully going to do it for the first time:j x
Solicitors in North Devon?
Hi Could anyone recommend a solicitor in the Barnstaple area who specialises in wills and probate? Alternatively, can anyone suggest any websites which give reviews and recommendations for solicitors in their local area, which are similar to local tradesmen's recommendation websites ? Many thanks in anticipation.
Restaurants near stafford M7 travelodge!
Going to be staying here at the end of the month for the night, is there any carvery type places near that we can go to on the saturday night? Prefarbly not too far away as dont know the area at all! Thanks :j
Suggestions for Afternoon Tea in Manchester
Anyone have any suggestions for venues for afternoon tea in Manchester? I know of the old Midland hotel (think it goes by a new name now) but that's it. All suggestions welcome - thanks :beer:
road conditions Tingley roundabout/Whiterose and road to Trafford Center
Hi, I am a nervous driver following a serious car accident some years ago. I have been told the roads are bad all over our area and M62 is a "car park"? (Though whilst on foot yesterday the main roads seemed ok?) Anyone been on the roundabout at Tingley ( towards White Rose centre)? Also was due to go to Trafford Centre…

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