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Dry rot survey
Hi, We think we have just discovered dry rot in the floorboards underneath the bathroom. This makes sense as the house as before we bought it the roof and sink had been leaking for what must have been quite a while. (unfortunately we didn't get a full survey when we bought the house) We aren't sure if the dry rot has…
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Weighing in copper/scrap - Where ?
Hi Live in Port Talbot and have a lot of copper to weigh in, does anyone know of anywhere reliable ? Also what sort of price ?? Cheers
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Letting agents in Cardiff
Does anyone have any (dis)recommendations for rentals agents in Cardiff, from the perspective of a tenant? In particular any opinions on Thomas George? Cheers
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Consumer Power: Have your say on financial gobbledygook
Consumer Focus Wales, the Welsh office of the consumer watchdog, is collecting examples of financial language that customers find confusing so that it can try and persuade banks to make language simpler for their customers. What terms have you read recently that just didn’t make sense? Let it know and it’ll decide the…
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Replacing kitchen cupboard doors ?? Anyhere cheap ??
Hi All Looking to give kitchen a little makeover by replacing doors/worktops. Anyone know of any cheap places ?? Cheers
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Nice pub for birthday lunch - Narbeth - Haverfordwest
Hi I have lots of family dotted around Pembrokeshire ranging from just south of Cardigan to Haverfordwest and Pembroke. It's my LO's birthday soon and I'd like to get everyone together for a meal, he's only 1 so I'm not doing a proper party because a.) he won't understand and b.) we can't afford to hire somewhere, do food…
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Help with dishwasher problem please
I live in Barry in South Wales and would really appreciate help with an ongoing problem I have. I have a 5 year old integrated Bosch dishwasher model no. SHV43A03GB/44. After the machine stopped working properly I noticed that the top rotor arm did not turn, so I called out our local repair man. He suggested it was the…
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Quiet areas to practice driving in South Wales?
Hi. My daughter is learning to drive with an instructor, but she is having some issues with clutch control when driving on the road. I just took her to a nearby industrial estate that was empty last year, but it is now filled with people and cars. We stopped in a lay by and she found isolated practice with the clutch made…
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Any Thai/Chinese outlets in Swansea area ?
Hi All Thyis may seem a strange one but i go through about 4/5 small bottles of sweet chilli sauce as family love it. I usually just buy it in Tesco in small bottle for £1.60 odd. Anyone know if any other shops sell larger bottles ? Cheers
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Clothes alterations in South Wales
Hopefully someone can help me! I have recently lost 2 and half stone in weight:j However, I have a few dresses that I love, and paid a lot of money for and have only worn once or twice. They are now much too big, like 2 dress sizes too big :( Does anyone know of anyone who alters clothes professionally? I am in the Newport…
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Need personalised engraved wooden sign
I need to get an engraved wooden sign with the text "Royal Dolphin". I need to have it in a handwriting font. Any ideas in Cardiff where they do it. I can't find anywhere, went to countrywide in wenvoe, but no luck. Anyone with any idea where I could get this done? Many thanks R
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Gas boiler repair?
Woke up this am to luke warm water...guess that our gas boiler not feeling too good?? No electrical display on front, nothing, nought!! Heating tested and it not coming on either (not that we need it right now!). Live in Bridgend/Llantrisant area. Please does anyone know of a reliable person that we could call out to see…
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Swansea Home Bargains!
According to their website, Home Bargains is opening in Parc Tawe in September :T
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In a sticky situation
Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone can help, My caravan (ABI Airstream - 15ft) is currently stored at my MIL's farm, she is selling up and at the moment i am skint. I was wondering if anyone knows somewhere i can put the caravan whilst im waiting for it to be sold? I live in Llanelli, Have considered storage but i…
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campsite recommendations please
Hi i am looking for a site in Little Haven,Pembs for a weekend in Aug,which one is closest to the beach ? looking for one within walking distance if poss also looking for a site in The Gower for end July,again close to the beach would be good and nice views etc we have 2 boys aged 14 and 8 so space to play football etc…
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Scrap Metal dealers in South Wales
Hi all, I'm wondering if anyone knows of any decent scrap metal dealers/merchants in the Newport area? We're getting rid of an old anderson shelter and various other metal bits and bobs, but can't seem to find a scrappie who deals with domestic quantities rather than industrial. Many thanks for reading. Beccah
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Right then - I need your help!
Hi Welshies :wave: I've been offered a job for Admiral in Cardiff so I need to relocate and quickly (3 weeks). Problem is, I have no idea about any places to live, I've heard of lots of the bad parts but not so many of the good and I'm on a budget! I'd rather live alone and pay no more than £400 per month (which is still…
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Good pub meals in Wrexham and surrounding areas...?
Hello all Its my sons birthday on Sunday and we'd like to take him out for a meal. We thought a pub that does home cooked food would be nice - we don't want mass produced, pre-prepared rubbish like Wetherspoons type establishments. Maybe a carvery? Where ever it is it can't be too expensive :eek: though. We are in the…
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Tattooist in South Wales area.
Hello everyone, I wonder if anyone can point me in the direction of a decent tattooist in the S Wales area? I've never had one done before so I would rather my first experience to be a good one!!! And when I say S Wales I would say I'd travel from Swansea to Newport and all points between. Cheers!!!!!
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Caerphilly Car Boot Sale
Noticed last week a sign for a car boot sale at the top of Nantgarw hill, it was signposted for the road by the farm shop. Has anyone been, is it any good and is it every Saturday. Thanks
