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party venue - Ayrshire
Hi, Hoping someone can help! It's my parents' 40th wedding anniversary in the summer & we are organising a surprise party for them. We're looking for a venue for 40-50 people for a buffet & get-together in the Kilmarnock/Troon area. Though my brother lives in the area, I'm 5 hours away and so far we're not coming up with…
2 for 1 voucher on a great cup of coffee!!
Hi All, I spotted a 2 for 1 voucher for a new Coffee Republic Store which has opened at the Gyle shopping centre in Edinburgh. It can be down loaded from the Gyle website at www.gyleshopping.co.uk Nice coffee!! Cheers
Looking for cat/kitten - Ayrshire area??
I live in the Ayrshire area and I am looking for a cat/kitten for my mums birthday. Our cat died a few years ago and she has finally decided she would like another one and its her birthday at the end of January so I cant think of a better present. I know some people advertise kittens free to good home so if anyone knows of…
Ideas for Family Day Out tomorrow.
DH and I were looking for ideas for a family day out tomorrow. Our son is 2.5 and we would prefer to do something indoors as it is so cold. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. :confused:
Dundee Hiexpress location
Although I know my way around Dundee I don't know the name of the streets. Can anyone tell me where this hotel is and if handy for the centre ? Thanks
Emigrating to Canada
Anyone know of a money saving website such as this one which would apply to canada? Thought it best to leave the UK before the Pound is worse than the dollar!
Mechanics in Edinburgh
Hi guys Does anyone know ( or is anyone) a good mechanic in Edinburgh who is MOT registered and doesnt cost the earth and wont do work to the car the doesnt need it ( eg.. Kw*k fuffing fit... skinned me for nearly £300 worth of work which Vauxhall subsequently told me didnt need done).. K xx
Edinburgh - Kirkcaldy on Saturday - travel and prices please!
Hello! I'm off to Kirkcaldy for the day but was gobsmacked to see that is's over £15 return on the train. After about fifteen minutes of wandering round the Stagecoach website (It's rubbish!) I know when I can leave Edinburgh but not how much it's going to cost me. So, I beseech you good people of the interent, how much is…
auctions & second hand in fife
Im at looking at moving into my first flat shortly and wondering if anyone knows where I should be looking for a television in good condition second hand, looked on scot adds website but not much on there, is it worth buying the newspaper? can anyone recommend any local auctions, possibly looking for a 2+2 suite…
nearest accommodation to hampden park
I need your help please, I am taking my elderly mother to see Take that ( she thinks they are brilliant) in June, we will need to stay in a hotel overnight. The last time I did this I stayed in Braehead which was lovely however it is too far for my mum to go to. Can anyone tell me the nearest cheapest premierlodge,…
20% discount on beauty treatments Dundee
Hi I seen an advert in the Dundee's telegraph today for 20% discount on beauty treatments at Cosmetology, Broughty Ferry. Its with beauty therapist 'Gemma' and valid until end Feb 2009. Their website is: www.cosmetologyscotland.co.uk Tel: 01382 737475 I regularly go to this salon and highly recommend it. Hope it saves you…
Clothes for charity
Anyone know of a place in Glasgow (preferably West End/Govan/Partick) where I can donate adults and kids clothes to where they will go direct to the needy/refugees/asylum seekers.
Kilmarnock - Tiler wanted
Can anyone recommend a tiler in the Kilmarnock area? I have procelain tiles to be laid on a conservatory floor. Don't need the work doing before Christmas.
Moving to Inverness, local shops: fishmonger? butcher? deli? greengrocer? veg boxes?
Hello! I am contemplating moving to Inverness for 6 months for a change of scenery, cheaper rental than Edinburgh and good access to the hills for winter hillwalking. I know Inverness is 'Tesco town' :mad: but are there any good local shops still surviving? I eat a lot of fish so a good fishmonger would be nice as would a…
Tartan Tights Tradegy!
Well.. not quite a tradegy! My pal is going to a Burns Supper tomorrow night and wants to buy tartan tights. She's a larger size gal and can't find any that fit on the high street. I know she's left it late!! (don't get me started on that one :rolleyes: ) Anyone know anywhere in Edinburgh that sell larger style tartan…
Halal meat available in Inverness?
Hi I recently moved to Inverness and i'm having trouble finding places which sell halal meat. At present i have to drive to Aberdeen to stock up on my meat supplies:confused: Does anyone know of such places in Inverness? Thanks :)
Cheap PC's,printers, etc in Edinburgh (Dalry)
Silicon, across the road from somerfields on dalry road is changing hands and are having a sort of closing down sale. had a quick look yesterday and here's some of what they had: dvd players - £10 printers: canon ipmax 1200 - £6 lexmark c62 - £10 loads of monitors form about £2 and up loads of pcs from around £100 - not…
PAT (Portable Appliance) Testing in Edinburgh or near by?
Hi, bit of a long shot but does anyone know of somewhere in or near Edinburgh where I'd be able to do a 1 day PAT testing course, or In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment as it's now known as! Ideally i'm looking for one that'd be on a saturday but happy to take what i can get! TIA Damo
Mortgage and Shared Equity advice needed
Hi All, I was just wondering if anyone has any experience with the above I am currently at my wits end with the whole process. I am trying to purchase a LIFT prooperty (previously called Homestake) of which the social land lord wants to keep a 20% Golden Share. I have been trying to get a mortgage with the ABBEY until my…
Hard Wood Flooring Edinburgh
Any recommended suppliers/fitters?

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