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super markets for ky
Not sure if this is the right section but for a last week and this week iv been trying to find some ky jelly most supermarkets only stock 75ml of personal KY which is so expensive they used to have bigger tubes of it for about £3 but now its like £4 or so for the 75ml and i just think its a rip off. I know boots stopped…
West Yorks,Sugar & Milk
I am driving my wife mad with this. 2 ltr of Milk in top 3 supermarkets is £1,50 +,Local it from a £1,Lidl was £1.09 last week. Farmers are getting less than 25p a ltr for it,several go out of business every week. Sugar is usually over 90p a kilo,big hearted Morrison's is 98p or 2 for £1.50.Lots of places selling at 67p a…
Dartmoor - Credit Crunch Lunches - Devon
:beer: I've made an effort to cut the cost of of visiting relatives and found a local pub willing to stick their neck out and offer cost effective and very fine food. It makes a change when pubs are trying to maximise profits! The Pub in question is the Tradesman's Arms (I have no link to the pub at all I just think its a…
Liverpool - anything for 6 year old boy?
Looking for somewhere fun to take a 6 year old boy on a Sunday afternoon in December - any ideas?, free would be ideal but as long as it's not too expensive I'll pay
Black pudding and haggis from the chippy
Does anyone know a chip shop anywhere in Hertfordshire/Essex or Bedfordshire that sell battered haggis and or black pudding? I know it's readily available in Scotland and some chippies in the north of England, but nada around these parts, :confused: anyone got any idea of one...I'll treat you to a fish supper if you do :D
Massage for men in Coventry/Warwickshire
Before all the dodgy comments :rolleyes: Am looking to get OH a massage for Cmas in a nice relaxing place. He really wouldn't be in for the whole spa experience thing at all, but really think he would enjoy a massage by a trained professional who pays HMRC!!!! Anyone know anywhere good for guys to go for an hour or two?…
Cheap Domino's Pizza
A new Dominoes that has opened in Liverpool (3 Molyneaux Way, Aintree, Liverpool, Merseyside, L10 2JA). On their main menu (Not time dated) you can have any pizza, any size for £9.99 (As long as you don't mind collecting and the pizza is from either the main menu or Create Your Own up to 4 toppings). This is any day of the…
Recommend a butchers in East Sussex - near Heathfield
If anyone can recommend a decent butcher local to me that'd be great, thanks.
Wirral Freegan/Skills Swap group?
Hi all, I'm thinking of starting a freegan and skills swapping group for Wirral. Have googled loads and found nothing, does anyone know of any that already exist? Is this something that would interest people locally? All feedback welcome. Shel
Car Boot in Coventry
Hi All, Recently moved and have alot of DVD's,games etc that I would like to car boot. Any one got any good recommendations? Regards, Navi
West Yorks old guttering
Hello, I`d be grateful if anyone had some plastic guttering they did`nt want for me to plant plants in . PM me please.
Portsmouth - give the gift of time (nicely wrapped)
On 22nd-24th December, V, the volunteering agency, will be at Gunwharf encouraging people to 'give the gift of time' to someone at Christmas. They'll be loaded up with sparkly stuff so you can write your gift and get it all decorated & wrapped up nicely. Great idea I thought!
Kodak ESP 3250
If you are looking for a all in one printer the Kodak ESP 3250 could be for you. If you want one cheap argos have a KODAK esp+3 for £68.79 and if they do not have them in stock you will get the Kodak ESP 3250 for that price insteed of £89.99 I have just got mine from newark on trent Argos thats a saving of £21 pound.:j
Cheap opportunity to try skiing, snowboarding or tibing Sat 12th Dec at Sheffield Ski
Hello Moneysavers, There is a festive market today at Sheffield ski village - lots of stalls, the great man himself, carols etc but also you can sign up for a 'taster' lesson; It is £3 for tubing/ toboggan and £10 for ski/ snowboard. I think it is worth calling them to check availability but I believe that you can also…
free skating at john nike ice rink bristol xmas day
There is free skating and skate hire on xmas day we all go with the kids and have a great time whilst the turkey cooks! get ur skates on and remember the thick socks the boots are killers!!!!
Meet The Cast Of The Vampire Diaries (London)
Sugarscape Don’t miss this amazing opportunity get down to the Apple Store on Regent Street (MAP) on Saturday 12 December (as in tomorrow!) for 5.30pm. I hope this is the right place for this.
Talullah's Lingerie Shop Manchester
Hi Everyone, Talullah’s is a brand new lingerie shop brought to you in the heart of Chorlton. We have a large amount of stock perfect for Christmas presents or just a little cheeky treat for yourself!! Drop by and see us quoting "Martin Money Saving" for your exclusive 10% off purchases over £10 for the next week only!!…
Delivering to a Preston Address.
Hi All I want to purchase a relative of mine a bottle of alcoholic spirits and to send it to him via the postal system - however this is a little expensive. Are there any shops in Preston that sell alcoholic drinks who would gift wrap it and deliver it to my relative and if so how much does this service cost? Thanks in…
Basingstoke discount vouchers
www.local4less.co.uk leisure, dining and business click n print discount vouchers in the Basingstoke area. Includes Planet Ice 2 for 1 and Bowlplex discounts. Until Feb 2010 free swim on Mondays (4-7pm public sessions) at Basingstoke Aquadrome (hot jacuzzi and awesome plunging water slides) with Schweppes bottle of water -…
Boots stuff going cheap in Liverpool
Was in Liverpool the other day, there is a shop just inside Clayton Square shopping centre called Quarters. It sells really cheap (some of it really nice) jewellery, scarves and hair accessories. They had loads of Boots hair accessories, lovely beaded scrunchies and clips and stuff, that cost a fiver or more in Boots but…

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