England

Moving to Swindon next month. Was looking for info on good places to live there having good local catchment areas for primary schools. Also some info on what life is like in Swindon would be very helpful Would be very grateful for any info.

Hi, can anyone recommend, from personal experience, anywhere in Durham/Newcastle/Sunderland where I can get this done at?

Can anyone recommend a good man with van in North London? I'm looking to move a smallish table from Islington to Bounds Green (6 miles). I'd imagine the whole trip including loading and unloading would be no more than 45 minutes. Anyone know what a reasonable price is? I've been given a quote of £55, which seems a bit…

If you live near the University of Herts you could earn free retailer vouchers. A National childrenswear survey called ShapeGB is happening at the university currently. They are asking for parents to bring their children along to be measured and offering retail vouchers to those who take part. Go to the ShapeGB website to…

I'm looking to find a Thai food shop with real Thai produce which unfortunately you cannot find in even the ethnic sections of the large supermarkets. Ideally, I'd like to find one in North London as near to Edmonton Green as possible. Googling around I've come across raanthai dot co dot uk which has many non perishable…

Could really do with some help and hopefully someone will be able to offer me some advice!!! Im due to move soon from Manchester to Essex, I was going to hire a van and my friend was going to drive it for me (i dont drive) i found one for £49 for 24 hours, which i thought would be great the only downside to this is that…

Hi everyone, Having survived for 6 months with my car SORN, and only really needing it on 5 occasions, I'm know looking into getting rid of my car completely and joining a car pool. I just wondered 1) Does anyone know of any in South Manchester, specifically Sale, or perhaps Stretford, Northenden or Timperly (any further…

Hi all My mum is coming to stay with us for 5 weeks (:eek::D) and she loves going to charity shops and car boot sales; hoby of hers I guess. :rolleyes::D So I know where there's few charity shops around us but does anyone know of any regular car boot sales on Saturday's and Sunday's around Andover or Salisbury area please?…

Hey all :) I cannot seem to find any babysitting jobs in the area. I want to make some cash (preferably before i go away but after is cool too-i go away on the 5th July) but many of my friends seem to get babysitting jobs as they know people with children but i don't. I just need helping finding people or if anyone knows…

Any suggestions as to where to buy, I have left it a tad too late to rent one for his Prom on 9th July, any suit hire companies say they ahve little left and I cant get to any before Saturday this week. Your suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

My son has got a 5 day cricket festival in Ampleforth 19th - 24th July, he's staying with the team so that's all sorted but I would like me and his little brother to be able to go and stay for at least a couple of nights to watch. I need the cheapest possible option, I've tried Travelodges, the cheapest is 26 miles away.…

Off to Gloucester and Cheltenham areas and wonder if anyone can tell us of any good car boot sales on Friday, Sat and Sundays?? We already know of the Cheltenham Racecourse on Sundays.....so that's all of Sunday taken care of if weather nice!! :j Help re Friday and Sat please?!! (We do not know area well so good directions…

As the title suggests - saw this on the bargain shelf on the end (near the other toys). Only one left..

Longwood Pre-School will be holding an Almost New Sale on Saturday 4th July from 10am - 2pm. Items on sale will include top quality baby and childrens clothing, toys, accessories and much much more at fantastic prices! Don't miss your chance to grab a fantastic bargain! If you would be interested in having a stall, the…

Im needing some tiling doing asap I wonder if any members could reccomend a tilier or handyperson who can tile in the Leicester area? Thanks

some nice places of interest for children and nice places to go, beaches, zoo's, theme parks etc. Any help would be great. Thanks in advance.

I live in south woodham ferrers ,one of my mates is buying a settee of off me and i'd rather give the money to a good cause, does any body know of a local scout group or church group who would deliver it for me for a bit of extra cash.

I will be moving to Durham soon and was wondering what it's like in terms of places to live. Planning on renting for six months and then maybe buying somwhere - what are the best value areas, posh bits, places to avoid etc.. How about the surrounding villages?

Hi All, The OH is going to Brighton for the weekend and the hotel she is staying at does not have car parking facilities. She is staying in the city centre, can anyone recommend any where free or cheap to park near by? Thanks, D

Looking for a budget hotel ( for 2 adults ) in Newcastle as near the city centre as possible. Have checked the Travel Lodge but its £72 on the fri night and £95 on the sat. have stayed at the travel lodge central before and its fine. can anyone recommend a hotel or good B & B have seen the Grainger Hotel @ £49 and £79 but…