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Removal companies, Glasgow area
I wonder whether anyone could recommend any decent removal companies in the Glasgow area. I am splitting up from my husband, and so money is (inevitably) an issue, but so is the sheer physical task of moving - last time, we did most of it ourselves. Our house just now is large, spread over 4 floors, and I'll be moving with…
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halfords
i am new to the forum but got lost on it and didnt know where to post my question is i was going to buy a bike in halfords it was a display bike so it had been reduced and was the last one in stock so it was £334 but this bike was to big for me so i had taken it back and got a other model of bike but it was from the same…
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Moving to Edinburgh-ish.
Have booked a couple of weeks to go and see some properties and explore various areas and just looking for some ideas and feedback from people who know the area. Is either doable? Upsides/downsides? Basically want to move to Edinburgh or immediate area, but am in a bit of a quandry about what exactly to look for so have…
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Waspi
I don't know if any ladies in here are being affected by the change in our pensions ( ladies born in the 50's ). If you are you should know that there is a country wide group called waspi ( women against state pension inequality ) http://www.waspi.co.uk, we now have an Edinburgh group up and running and if any one on here…
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Affordable areas to rent near Edinburgh city?
Hello, I am a single woman looking to move to Edinburgh, and I was wondering where the most affordable areas are to rent a flat near the city are? I have looked at the city itself which is quite expensive especially when renting alone! so any suggestions would be very helpful. I would probably be commuting by public…
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Full time student lone parent, housing benefit in Scotland, any advice ?
Hi, I'll be a full time university student in September as a lone parent, I can't seem to find any help and advice online about housing benefit, I will be receiving a full student loan of £6750 for the year, no bursary and the only other income I will be receiving is child tax credits/child benefit) I have found out I can…
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Cleaner in Glasgow
looking for a regular cleaner, anyone know good one?
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Funding for Msc Physiotherapy!!!?
Hi there, I'm new to this forum so first of all HELLO! Im in my 30s & really keen to do a masters at the RObert Gordon University in Aberdeen so I can do my dream job as a physio, however it all boils down to finding funding as the course is not funded. Does anyone have any advice and/or has anyone been in my situation?…
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Premier Inn at Edinburgh
Just looking to book somewhere to stay for when we go later in the year. I know there'll be cheaper B&Bs further out but anyway... We usually stop at Jury's. The location is ideal with us coming up on the train. Was having a look at the new Premier Inn's that have been built. They were on with them the last time we were…
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A9 travel to avoid T in the Park
Hi, I am planning on travelling north up the A9 at around 10.30am on Saturday 9th (not to T in the Park.) Is the traffic likely to be a disaster and best avoided or should it be OK at that time. Thanks in advance.
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Quirky Wedding Venues - Glasgow CC and Surrounding...
My partner and I are currently trying to find "thee" venue to hold our wedding. Looking for a venue which can hold the ceremony/meal and evening (40day/80+night) in the same location (or even close to each other) but I'm trying to think of locations we haven't thought of as we are noticing that it is a lot of hotels…
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Hotels in Glasgow
Hi I am looking for a reasonable priced hotel in Glasgow when I am over in the city for an interview. Someone suggested the Ambassador Hotel in the West End. Can anyone local recommend the hotel? Is there much night life close to it or have you got to travel into the city centre? Thanks
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Mortgage Broker.
Hi there, could anyone recommend a good mortgage broker in the Glasgow - Motherwell area? Going to buy my council house and want to try and sort out a mortgage before i contact the council. TIA
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Where are the best Car boot sales in Edinburgh April 2016
Can anyone tell me the best car boot sales to attend in Edinburgh? I found an outdated thread from a few years ago but just wondered if there is some more up to date information. :)
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Dentist NHS prescription charge
I was given a prescription at the dentist the other day which I had to take to the local pharmacy to collect, and came home to an invoice for him writing it today. As far as I was aware prescriptions in Scotland were free? I have never been charged in the past for someone writing a prescription. Does anyone know if this…
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Factory/Farm Food
Hi, I'm looking to find those hidden gems that sell cheap meat, veg and eggs around Angus. We recently found a butcher in Errol that makes amazing burgers cheap and now we are on the lookout for more food! We heard about a chicken factory in Coupar Angus - does anybody know about this? There's also a fruit farm in arbroath…
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Support for Autistic Adults?
My GP has referred me to a specialist because we both think I'm autistic. I'm now on the NHS waiting list to be diagnosed. In the meantime, I'd be curious to read about your experience of being an autistic adult, what kind of support is available in Scotland, how your life has changed after being diagnosed, how you cope…
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Recommendation for family law solicitor
I am looking for a recommendation for a family law solicitor to assist with a separation agreement. Thanks in advance.
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Aberdeen - lunch after Graduation Ceremony
Hi all, wonder if anyone in the Aberdeen area can help please. As we're not from this area we're not sure which restaurant to book for son's graduation lunch in June (apparently the good ones get booked up quickly hence the query 3 months beforehand!) We're not keen on "fine dining" - too fussy and not keen on eating in a…
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Where's the best Car Boot Sales in Glasgow/Renfrewshire
Hoping to do a car boot sale this weekend. Anyone know where the best ones are in Glasgow/Renfrewshire area. Last time I did one (many moons ago) I went to Blochairn Market so don't want to go back there. Also want to get rid of some of my Tesco toiletries but don't want to be charged as a trader. Anyone any ideas? Thanks…
