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Glasgow science centre
I've got some Tesco vouchers to use up. Does anyone know if the Science Centre would be suitable for 18 year olds? Or is it more for younger kids? Thanks.
Free Cinema Tickets Odeon - Glasgow Braehead and Edinburgh, Wester Hailes
I've had an email offering free tickets on offer for showing of "death at a funeral" on June 1st 2010 at 6.30pm. Have posted the code details on the discount codes forum as am not allowed to post them here. It's through first 4 movies - I registered a few months back and have had quite a few offers since. Happy viewing:)
McKindless Buses
McKindless Buses - important information for passengers February 23, 2010 09:45 UKNews The McKindless Group ceased to operate their registered local bus services after approximately 19:00 last Friday, 19 February 2010. On receiving this information on Friday morning, SPT staff set about placing posters on more than 500 bus…
First Camping Trip - Where should we go?
We are thinking of taking our two DS Age 9 & 6, camping for a couple of nights, as they have never tried it before. We spent a lot of time camping before the boys arrived, but have'nt done it since. We are looking for a relatively quiet site ( no yobs, clubs etc) just somewhere they can explore and plenty of room to play,…
Gas Boiler Aberdeen
Any recommendation for someone to replace the gas boiler in my flat. Looking to get quoted and would rather use a local firm/person. Cati
Karaoke compare Glasgow ss 4 2morrow !/!
Hi All, Does anyone know a Karaoke company who could do a school fundraiser tomorrow night 7-10 . Ours just cancelled :( We are in the South Side of Glasgow. Any recomendations of people to contact would be great xx I have looked on yell.com but can't find any unless I'm looking wrong:o Any help would be appreciated xx…
t-shirt printing
Can anyone recommend a t-shirt printing company in the Glasgow area? My work are doing a sponsored event for charity & looking at getting everyone a t-shirt - ideally the charity/event on the front & a personalised section on the back. Thanks.
Crossford Car Boot
Does anyone know the current cost of a pitch in the Clyde Valley or where I can find out. Thanks
dent removals - north glasgow?
My DH is learning to drive and had a little bump into a pole today causing a dent to the back of the car. DOes anyone have any experience of mobile dent removal companies this way? I looked at the dent devils website but the guy covereing glasgow is for trade contacts only. I am also not sure if this method would work as…
Storage Unit Glasgow
Hi I am looking to store the contents of a 1 bedroom flat for about a year while I go to Uni. The usual stuff sofa , washing machine etc Can anyone recommend a company that is reasonable. Have looked at a few online but they want over £120 per month. Thanks M :)
Hampden 15/05/10
Just interested to know if any other MSE members are going to the Scottish Cup Final . As a Dundee United fan I cant wait :D hopefully they will do us proud but it wont be an easy game by any means, Ross County are a good wee team but I know it will be a great atmosphere whoever wins :T
Roughcasting Exterior
Does anyone know of a reputable company who does roughcasting? I'm not even sure I'm using the correct terminology actually but it's to gussy up the outside of my house. The exterior of my house is shabby to say the least and I think new roughcast and a paint job of window ledges, etc would help. The area in question is…
27 years since Aberdeen won the ecwc.
just wondering if anyone else has great memories of that day. I was in Aberdeen and the whole of union street was full of folk, drivers going up and down the street with flags,scarfs and people hanging out the windows. (lets keep this happy lets not mention how bad things are at afc now please)
Texaco service stat in/near Edinburgh?
I won some petrol vouchers to be spent in a Texaco service station. Does anyone know of one in or near Edinburgh?
Taste of Edinburgh Festival
Previous thread was moved to discount codes which is not going to be of much interest to anyone outwith Scotland so Im starting another one. Ive now got a code for anyone interested. Code as per first post on this thread. Cheers https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2399899
Solicitor/Conveyancer Glasgow based
Evening possibly about to be in the process of selling up and was just wondering if anyone could recommend me a decent solicitor/conveyancer to deal on my behalf? reason for asking is the couple I've used in the past have been very slow and useless (though this may be the natural way of these things). Any help or…
Llunch with entertainment in Fife?
A difficult one this, but wonder if anyone has suggestions. I am organising a combined 80th Birthday/25th Wedding Anniversary lunch for family and friends, hopefully around 40 (age range 80 years to 8 months). Some people are coming from a distance, so I wanted to offer something interesting to do as well as a lunch. I've…
Plumber recommendation in Ayrshire?
Where have all the plumbers gone???!!! I need a plumber to fit a new shower unit and shower in a small upstairs bathroom. Nothing fancy (two teenagers in house...!), but I just can't get anyone who's interested. Anyone know a friendly and reliable face I could get in touch with? I'm in Ayr. A "cash job of an evening" would…
Playgroups in Dundee
Hi I don't want this to sound like I am trying to abandon DD but are there any playgroups in Dundee where you leave your children and pick them up at the end. The ones I've contacted you have to stay with them. The only way I ask is that she is getting so clingy to me so I want to get her into a playgroup where she can…
garden stones ...glasgow area
Hi Want to remove some grass in our garden and replace with stones (chukkies), but not the usual red ones. Can't believe how expensive they are though for some of the nicer ones £80+ for a tonne bag.. and we'll probably need about 2-3. Anyone have any reccomendations for stone merchants in the glasgow southside area? Ta

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