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Eisteddfod
Is anyone going to the Eisteddfod this week, or been in the past? We are 'incomers' and not sure if it is for us, even though apparently there are headphones available for translation. Will we be welcome- will we enjoy it? Or more importantly will it be a good day out for our family visiting?
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Official site of Wales Tourist Board
A starting point for anyone wanting to visit or know more about Wales VISIT WALES
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Cheap remnant carpets - Swansea/Port Talbot area ?
Hi Looking for above really. Anybody recommend anywhere ?? Cheers
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Lluest Horse and Pony Trust Fun Day 18th August
Lluest Horse and Pony Trust are having a Fun Day to raise much needed funds on August 18th in Llandovery Rugby Club. Visit https://www.facebook.com/pages/Friends-of-Lluest-Trust/537271219663096 for details. There will be a fun dog show, stalls, pony rides and lots more.
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Help to find a solicitor in Cardiff
My elderly mother is buying a sheltered flat in a village just outside Cardiff and has been recommended a solicitor to conduct the purchase and the searches etc. The flat is a small 2 bedroomed one which is under £100K. The solicitors fees are £895. Is this reasonable? and can anyone recommend an altrnative solicitor if…
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Uplands street market, Swansea
The first of these was today, the next is on 24th August. It was great to see so many people enjoying fresh produce and interesting crafts - not seen so many people in the square on a Saturday morning since I was a child. I bought a bag of broad beans from the farm stall, it's years since we had a green grocer :)…
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Cardiff -Local builder
Hi ,Can anybody recommend a good local builder in cardiff,I'm looking to have my staircase & landing repalced with modern glass panals ,new internal doors & frames,laminate flooring in the hall & a new electrical consumer unit,probably need a bit of rendering & plastering done as well as it's an old house,so when the door…
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Newport
Hello, My name is Chris and I would like to ask about the Newport area north off Chepstow Road. I want to buy a property, small 1 bed flat, but I am confused about the bad ratings this area receives. I know there are many council houses in this borough, but my impression from the north part off the main street are very…
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Usk Open Gardens - this weekend 29/30th June!
What a lovely day out this promises to be. 25 private gardens, including Usk Castle, open to the public for charity. Come and visit this lovely old town where the streets are full of floral baskets and tubs and the pubs/cafes will welcome you with open arms. The brass band play on Saturday afternoon, the Rural Life Museum…
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Builder/roofer cardiff/caerphilly
Looking to put new pitched roof on garage and porch plus bit of internal work to restore garage. Anyone had building work done recently and would recommend builders? Thanks
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Washing machine repair person
My Bosch washing machine has finally ground to a halt. As it is the solid older type of Bosch, I am thinking I would like to see if it can be repaired. Anyone know of a good repair person inCardiff/Caerphilly area.
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Mostyn Champneys Retail Park Llandudno - SHAME ON YOU
Just a warning for anyone who might visit the Mostyn Champneys Retail Park in Llandudno, they've just given permission to the well-known bunch of cowboys from Parking Eye to scam shoppers who use the car park there. If you get an invoice from Parking Eye (they can't "fine" you) the advice is don't pay and ignore any…
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Tiler needed - cardiff/caerphilly
Any recommendations for a good tiler? Need porch and utility floor tiled. Am near J32 M4.
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Freestyle Hair Design in Treforest/Pontypridd
Anyone had experience with them? There's currently an offer on groupon for them and I'm umming and ahming about whether to go for it. Can't see many reviews on google.
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Dutchy's - Caerleon
Have just been told this little gem of a restaurant has closed down........not a happy bunny :mad::mad:
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Stop the Quarry Petition
The Quarry Company, if they get the planning permission past Torfaen planning will slowy fill in this lake and canyon with any part of the mountain they cant sell. Sign: http://www.avaaz.org/en/petition/Stop_exploitation_of_now_natural_habitat_and_a_small_community/?tXItneb More here: http://stopthequarry.blogspot.co.uk/…
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where in Wales is there a discount make-up outlet?
Is there anywhere in Wales where you can buy discount make-up or designer toiletries? I read something where you can buy things like Leighton Denny nail vanish sets at a reduced price.
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wales rally GB on a budget
hi all. i would realy like to go see this years wales rally GB. think it's around nov 13th any hints n tips on the best stages, accomadation,and best way to see as much of the rally as possible. hopefully on mse budget. i used to follow the rally years ago [lombard then network q] when it was based around the midlands and…
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Bridgend Flat Move - van -how much should we expect to pay?
Young couple going from flat in Cornwall to Gawr valley (not much stuff, sofa, double bed, tv,microwave,coffee table ,boxes ) sold most of rest to get the cash for the move. Took most of it to tip to save on cost - any ideas?
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green deal free cavity wall insulation
We have been offered this by the mark group but are unhappy that they drill holes in rendering and we are concerned this could affect damp penetration- we would also have to make good the rendering. Any thoughts? also they stated that the insulation would help with damp - how does that work? thanks. :(
