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Camper Van storage wanted in Bracknell (RG12)
Hey all, I need to store my camper off road over the winter/spring season so I don't have to tax/insure it. Does anyone know of any land or farm around the Bracknell area (RG12) Thank you :beer:
Discount vouchers
Hello everybody, I'm a French girl and I decided to come to London 1 months ago. I'm very, very happy to be here but life is very expensive! I tried to cut down on my expenses but I can't save money. I have heard about discount vouchers and I would like to have some tips: where can I find them? Can I use them for food,…
The Brighton Freecycle group on yahoo has died..
see alternative groups- a side group that ran alongside brightonfreecycel- for chatter / swaps etc- http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Brighton_Freecycle_Cafe/files/ 2nd alternative to brightonfreecycle group- http://groups.yahoo.com/group/brightonfreebieandsell/ ** the bargainsbrighton etc group name has since been amended, as…
Double Glazing-Gloucester
My mum needs some double glazing done on her house in Gloucester and I was wondering if anyone on here can recommend a firm they've used? Thanks for your help!
National Bus Concessionary Scheme in York
Can anyone tell me if the park and ride facility accepts the bus passes for over 60s/disabled? Some local authorties class park and ride as "coach" and thus not free, and others class as local bus so is free. Their website doesnt mention the park and ride facility. Thanks
divorce solicitor in nottingham !!
well hey= it's looking for someone in an area. seriously a lady friend of mine is about to divorce a pig and would like to know of an 'above' who doesn't want a gazillion sponds up-front and has been spot on,at a reasonablle price, for someone you know. very much appreciated- thank you in advance.
Santander/A&L/Abbey?
I'm looking to switch accounts to get student account, but I'm with Alliance and Leicester, who don't offer one, but their parent bank, Santander, through Abbey does offer a student account, so was wondering if anyone knows if the process of switching accounts is made easier due to being within the same organisation as…
dior watch
CAN SOMEONE please tell me where i can sell my dior watch to make few bobs
Sheffield NCT Nearly New Sale
LET YOUR BABY BOOM ON A BUDGET WITH NCT Your nearest NCT Nearly New Sale is being held on Saturday 21st November at the Salvation Army Centre on Psalter Lane, Sheffield from 11.15am to 12.30pm (11.00am entry for NCT Members). Please contact nctsale at googlemail.com for more information about the sale (including how to…
Cheapest Way To Send A DVD By Post?
Hi, I have 82 DVDs to sell on Ebay. They are selling at around 99p each. I have worked out that it costs around 65p to send a DVD of in a jiffy bag by post. I also have to buy jiffy bags which will come to a total average of around 80p for Postage & Packaging. 20p per DVD profit made for my self. Not good.. Well, I was…
Christmas Fair/School Fair in and around Newcastle Upon Tyne?
Hi, I was just wondering if anyone knows of any Christmas Fairs coming up in and around Newcastle? In schools/churches etc? I live in Whickham but am still interested in Gateshead,Durham,Northumberland...:T Thanks!
Sheffield - Nearly New Toy Sale
Just to let you know our PTA is running an Nearly New Toy Sale on Saturday 7 November 2009 from 10.30 am to 12 noon at Ecclesall Infant School, High Storrs Road, Ecclesall, Sheffield 11. Admission is 50p for adults, children free. Refreshments are available. This was great last year for bagging bargains - some of the toys…
Help required form hotel, b&b ang guest house owners in or around Norwich
As part of my university studies I need to get the owners of these establishments to fill in a questionnaire. I have emailed over 55 establishments but only one has replied. If you could help please pm me. Your help is much appreciated.
Sheffield: MSE - recommended by Sheffield City Council
sheffield Hi, I am a newbie to posting, so apologies if I am doing this wrong. I have just come to have a look at this part of the website for the first time, I have used the website for some time for information on many matters like gas and electric, car insurance and so on and its ace. Well, I just wanted to post, in…
Log Cabin Homes
I've been thinking about buying a log cabin home to put on a piece of land I have owned for years. I understand I will have to get planning permission to put up the building, but does anyone have any experience of living in one of these buildings? Are they warm enough in winter? Do they last well? I am thinking of fitting…
My Hotel Cancelled our Booking
My partner and I booked online to stay 2 nights in Brighton on the 30/12/09. We paid 50% upfront by card. We received a call from the hotel the next day, telling us that the Hotel would be closed for refurbishment and that they would refund us our money. Are they allowed to do this? Should they honour our booking or at…
Information on how to get patient to doctor numbers
Don't suppose anyone knows how or if you can access patient numbers per doctor for your local practice? I'm trying to oppose a housing development and it seems very possible that our local surgery is overstretched so it would be good to prove it would put extra strain on this.
focus group £25 Birmingham
hi guys i've been lucky enough to take part in a few paid focus groups in last couple of months, both of the last two paid £40 for a couple of hours and basically just a chat and a cup of tea. :j would recomend registering with one of the websites like soros and watch out in local classifieds. For example this one pays £25…
BRIGHTON : Free events/activities
My husband and I have just moved to Brighton, daughter's away for half term, we have no cash but i want to make the most of the free time. So lovely people, what do you suggest. We're not at work so day time and evening events are all welcome! Free or dead cheap please :D
Car boots in wigan
hi Does anyone no if the car boot in ashton on saturdays is still on? If not anyone no any carboots on saturdays around wigan?

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Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
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Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.
Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payments this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.

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