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Van rental in S Wales
I'm looking to rent a van for half a day or a man with a van for about a thirty mile round trip from Caerphilly. Can anyone recommend somewhere or someone one reliable and cheap please.
Celtic Manor Resort - half-price stays, book by 31 Oct
Spotted in Independent today (Sat 27 October)...seemed worth posting in Wales forum... http://www.independent.co.uk/money/spend-save/the-bargain-hunter-bargain-days-out-for-halfterm-week-8228777.html Half-price five-star stay in South Wales The Celtic Manor Resort in South Wales, is offering bed, breakfast and dinner for…
Any Japanese car specialists in Swansea
Hi there, Does anyone know of any car mechanics/garages which specialises in Japanese cars as have an air bag light issue which needs looking at before my MOT & don't fancy paying Mazda dealership prices. Thanks
Childrens entertainer Blackwood south wales??
Can anyone recommend a good entertainer in Blackwood?? I booked a lady in Cardiff and this morning spoke to a few chldminders who have all told me she is rubbish! and a waste of money :mad: My children have never had a b.d party so they are having a joint Halloween party but cant find anything that seems to be suitable!…
Warm Wales / Red dragon heating
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Bore da! Croeso i Stoptober!
I am a Newbie. I am Welsh. Challenge for Stoptober. 1. Write down all spending done at McDonalds, KFC, Burger King, Pizza Hut and Domino's for one week. 2.Following 3 weeks of the month reduce this outgoing by half. e.g. 1st week spend £20 next week aim for £10 next week £5 last week £2.50. Confession time don't think I am…
Good kitchen fitters and electricians in Penarth/Cardiff?
After extensive viewing, planing and using of imagination we finally decided to go with an online kitchen supplier to make our money go further. Could anybody please kindly recommend decent and reasonably priced kitchen fitters and electricians who serve Penarth near Cardiff? Any recommendations will be highly appreciated!…
reusable bags - Shaws = 0.25p per bag
Don't pay pounds for renewable bags at your local supermarket. Shaws draperies seem to have small and large woven bag (advertising shaws but actually quite attractive) at £0.25p a bag
Good Pub Sunday Roast nr Caerphilly
Hey Guys, I fancy taking my girlfriend out for a lovely Sunday roast but not sure where to take her! She lives in Caerphilly so maybe somewhere near there would be great!
Anna's Welsh Zoo- £5 entry in November
Went to a Harvester restaurant and saw a leaflet for The Zoo run by Anna Ryder Richardson (aka ManorHouse Wildlife Park, nr Tenby) and it says Special offer £5 entry for all for Mondays-Fridays in November 2012. All details on www.manorhousewildlifepark.co.uk. I will post this in the main Wales section, as it seems a deal…
Good resturants in Cardiff
I'm looking for a good resturant in Cardiff centre. That isn't too expensive I don't mind what it serves. Just as long as its resonably priced. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Nice restaurants in Newport?
Hey all I am due to graduate in Sept from Newport Uni, but I studied at a franchise in Swansea so have no real knowledge of the town. The graduation is in Caerleon in the morning so I am looking for someone nice to go for lunch afterwards with my family (up to 7 of us). Can anyone recommend anywhere? We will have the car…
Newport - Donating Xmas presents for Children
Hi All, I am in Newport, South Wales and am aware that there are schemes that run each year where you can purchase a gift for underprivileged children. The ones in previous years have usually had the set up where you are allocated a gender, age, budget and some ideas of gifts. However, I can't seem to find anything for…
Galvanised Sheet - Where to buy Swansea area ?
Hi All Looking for a large sheet of thin galvanised to rivet to a metal frame back gate. Anyone know where i can buy a sheet ? Everyone seems to only sell in bulk ??? Cheers
Builders required in Cowbridge.
Hi all, can anyone recommend a builder to remove an internal stud wall in our lounge. We would also need two radiators moved to a different walls and the ceilings re-plastered. Anyone interested in this work please pm me and you can come down and have a look.Thanks in advance.02SKN.
Sully Car Boot
Heard some good things about Sully car boot, just wanted some more info. Is it as big as they say? The car boots I've experienced so far have been relatively small so would be nice to have the atmosphere of a bigger one. I would mainly be selling to declutter, old books and things like that, do they sell ok there or will I…
Good optician
Can anyone recommend a good optician in Cardiff, Llantrisant, Caerphilly areas? Thinking I need varifocals, so would like to go to a good optician with good customer care. I've had a pair from a supermarket opticians and the fitting/measuring was disastrous - last pair of specs have sat in a drawer as they tend to give me…
Book Keeping / Accounts service South Wales
Hello. I've recently set up as a sole trader and I need help with my book keeping and more specifically completing my tax return. Can anyone recommend someone? I am based near Swansea but I dont mind if they are further away so long as they are within say 45 min drive. I dont want to post my receipts etc.. Thanks!
Carpenter in Cardiff area
I'm looking for a carpenter to supply, paint, and hang one internal door with all door furniture. If anyone has any recommendations, I'd appreciate it.
sunday market/ car boot sale
I wonder if anybody could tell me the exactly address and business hours for sunday market or car boot sale around cardiff. thanks

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