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Ideas for 60th birthday celebration
I'm looking for ideas on how to celebrate my 60th birthday towards the end of this year. I wouldn't like to have a party as we're not really party people. I'm not to keen on dancing, unfortunately, but enjoy watching other people dancing. When at a recent wedding, I was up a few times but don't feel too comfortable. So,…
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Renting a room in Aberdeen
I've been unemployed for several months. I live in Central Scotland and been applying for jobs all over the area, with no success. I'm now contemplating looking for jobs in Aberdeen. In case I am successful, I might need to rent a room there during the week and come back home at the weekend, at least to start off with. I'm…
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Today's Great Deal Voucher Use
Hello, I wonder if anyone can help me. This is rather a long story/saga but it's necessary to explain the situation I need advice with. I purchased two vouchers for hair treatments through Today's Great Deal (Glasgow) in April. It initially seemed that the provider was oversubscribed for this deal, as they also ran a…
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Giant Car Boot Sale Cash For Kids, Ingliston Sep 2nd!
Should be good, the weather forecast isn't looking bad either. You pay £10 per car as a seller and the fee goes to charity whilst any money made is your own to keep. Gates open at 6am for sellers and 9am to the public. I'm thinking of going as a seller...any advice? I've never sold at a car boot before. Even if I don't I'm…
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doors open day time again
poke your nose into usually closed places for free anyone been somewhere they really really liked through this? www.doorsopendays.org.uk weekend 1&2 sept argyll and bute:cowal ayrshire clackmannanshire east renfrewshire highland (sat) st andrews *(sun) 8&9 sept aberdeen (sat) angus east dunbartonshire (sat) highland (sat)…
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Bosch Dishwasher Repair In Glasgow - Recommendations?
Hi, My Bosch Dishwasher has stopped heating up the water and sticks on 1 minute on the timer which I believe is a fault on the main controller board. Does anyone have any recommendations for a good domestic applicance repair company that covers the south side of Glasgow? Feedback welcome. Jabba
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Free Krispy Kreme donuts in Glasgow 29/30/31 August and 1st September
FROM ION MAGAZINE Famous American doughnut brand Krispy Kreme is celebrating their 75th birthday by touring the UK and giving out free doughnuts. Catch the Krispy Kreme truck in Glasgow on Wednesday 29 at Buchanan Galleries, Thursday 30 at Glasgow Fort, Friday 31 August at Silverburn and Saturday 01 September at St…
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Local milkman in Prestwick?
Hi, Had a man at the front door the other week, offering to deliver milk to the house of a morning. We said we got it at the supermarket, and he acknowledged that he couldn't compete with their prices, but I'm now wishing I'd given him a go. Anyone use someone like this, or know of a local delivery company?
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Cheap shops or Markets Aberdeen
Are there any clearance shops, markets or car boots in Aberdeen? Must be able to get there by public transport. Thanks
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Made to Measure KILTS!
My sons both have significant birthdays coming up and both have expressed a desire to have a kilt! I appreciate that these are expensive but given the times that I have had to pay for hire in the last few years I expect they will pay for themselves. So, given the expense, I am looking for recommendations of any kilt…
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Mull in February!
Hello I'm getting married in Jan 2013:j and, for our honeymoon we're looking at going to Mull. It'll be the last week in Jan/first week in Feb. We've checked that the ferry is running and the accomm is free so that's all ok. Does anyone on here have any experience of the area out of season???? Looking for solitute (which…
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Refilling Sofa Cushions
Anyone know where I can get feather cushions for my sofa refilled in Glasgow?
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Erskine-Glasgow
Hi, I am hoping to get a job in Erskine. Can anyone recommend a nice place near to Erskine with good Primary School, not more than 15 miles away from Erskine. Also how is house price there, can we get 4 bed detached within 200K Thanks M
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English money out of Scottish ATM's
Anyone know if any of the banks or building societies dispense English notes from their ATMs in Scotland? Rob [threadbanner]box[/threadbanner]
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Good, non chain nursery for fruit trees - Central Scotland
I'm looking for some fruit trees. I know it's not the best time of year to be buying/planting however I don't have an alternative and need them within the next 3 weeks. I need approx 12 trees, a mix of apple, pear, plum and cherry. I also would like a mix of varieties within the fruit. Does anyone have any recommendations…
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Pick-up/Drop-off at Edinburgh Airport
Can any one help with info on this? We are picking up relatives there next Thursday evening and will be driving over from Glasgow, so keeping tabs on flight arrival times is difficult. I have looked on the airport website and can see that actual parking costs are horrendous, but have found the £1 Drop-off facility, which…
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Amazon Collection Lockers Coming Soon to Glasgow
Was in the Co Op in the Gorbals today and just beside the cig kiosks were Amazon Collection Lockers! They were taped shut with a message saying they were coming soon. I hadnt a chance to ask any of the staff about them as it was busy but it might be worthwhile looking out for in other stores as well. No more cards though…
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Dumfries and Galloway...things to do?
Hi Heading down to Dumfries and Galloway this weekend with the kids for a long weekend. Our first time staying down there so looking forward to exploring the area. Does anyone have any suggestions for things to do/places to go??? We like beaches (as we have a dog) and I've already heard good things about the Cream of…
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Claiming a neighbours house insurance -Advice please
My upstairs neighbour decided to repair his boiler himself, burst a pipe and flooded me. The water came spewing in and right into my boiler. My boiler doesnt work. I have boiler cover, I called them out and as all the circuit boards are wet and effectivly dead, I would have to replace them to find out what other components…
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Suns OUT hip hip hip hooray!
Anyone know of any outdoor things on this weekend in the Edinburgh/Fife Borders/Central (willing to travel!) area to make the most of the glorious weather? I am bored and have a teenage son I would like out of his bed! I have e-mailed a few places with outdoor things which need to be booked to see about availabilty but…
