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Private tutor recommendations
Hi All, I'm based in Cardiff and looking for recommendation for a private tutor for my son whose 8 yo and starting Year 4 in September. Anyone recommend a good tutor, please message me their contact details. Thanks, D
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Carpet and Upholstery cleaners in Cardiff
Need to get a hall and lounge carpet and some chair seats cleaned. Does anyone have any recommendations for anyone in the Cardiff area please?
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Why you're getting a leaflet about Welsh taxes and what it means
All you need to know about the letter and what it means Wales online
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Visit A Castle free this weekend
Cadw are opening the doors to over 300 of Wales’s iconic heritage sites, unusual landmarks and hidden gems visit for free! Beaumaris Castle https://cadw.gov.wales/events/allevents/open-doors-beaumaris-castle-2018/?lang=en Caerphilly Castle https://cadw.gov.wales/events/allevents/open-doors-caerphilly-castle-2018/?lang=en…
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The cheapest cinemas in Wales (and the ones a few miles away that cost A LOT more)
There are some towns and cities that get a very bad deal when it comes to cinema prices and some where tickets are a bargain :) Walesonline.co.uk
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100+ kids activities in the weekly email
Now as we head towards the schools breaking up for the summer holidays check out the link from the weekly email for ideas for cheap or free kids activities to keep your little ones amused. https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/family/school-holiday-deals/ Feel free to share ideas specific to Wales for everyone on this board to…
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Challenge Council Tax
Hi, This may be a silly question, but if you challenge your Council Tax band, do they revalue based on the current value or the value in 2003? Thanks!
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South Wales Earthquake
2.30pm on Saturday 17th February 2018, a mild earthquake hit south wales. people felt a move, atmosphere heavy, things falling of shelves. i felt it, was on pc, playing truck game, felt a shake thought it was a neighbours door slamming or father in law shutting doors downstairs, but when i turned to check on the family cat…
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Grape Tree (nuts,seeds etc) Swansea. 50% off everything
Grape Tree's store in Swansea City Centre (Quadrant) is relocating so everything is 50% off until closing date (Fri 11 May). Quite a bit of stock left when I was last in there on the aft. of 4 May
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budget accomodation Cardiff area
need budget accomodation for nights of 27th and 28th April for 4 adults. Will need 2 rooms and parking for 1 car. Even Travelodge are coming out at £400+. Can be Travelodge type, or air bnb, or pub, even caravan. Anything considered. Any suggestions?
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Avoid SOS Plumbing & heating
I'm posting this here rather than Praise, rant etc as it may reach more relevant people. For anyone living in the Pontypridd & valleys & surrounding areas, please avoid SOS Plumbing & Heating, based in Tonteg/Church Village. His work is not up to standard and he charges through the roof, his preference is cash with no…
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Bank account
I need to change bank accounts but finished an IVA last May, are there any banks out there that would take me on? Would love some advice? Thank you 😊
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Free women’s swimming and gym sessions in Wrexham, North Wales
Are you looking to get active, take up a new hobby and dust away the winter cobwebs? Then make sure you keep an hour or two free on Monday evenings from the end of the month! As part of the Get Out Get Active (GOGA) programme, ladies in Wrexham are being offered the chance to take part in fun and free sporting sessions in…
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Christmas markets 2017 in Wales
I love Christmas markets :) the big city ones are spectacular with big fair rides and entertainment but small towns also hold christmas markets showcasing local businesses and produce, I find that family and friends that are hard to buy for, because they don't really need anthing, appreciate something a 'bit different'…
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Splott, Cardiff
Is anyone familiar with Splott in Cardiff (or it's reputation)? I'm looking at potentially moving to Cardiff, and know what certain areas are like... but not particularly this one! I'm gathering that it had a bad reputation but may be "semi-gentrified" as one comment suggested - any thoughts? Thanks :D…
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Free weekend bus travel pilot launched across Wales
A pilot bus service offering free weekend travel to passengers across Wales has been launched by the Welsh Government. It covers buses using the TrawsCymru network across Wales. Economy and Infrastructure Secretary Ken Skates called it a "ground-breaking" project designed to boost visitors. It begins on Saturday and will…
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Swansea Airshow 2017
Wow, I am surprised at how quiet this board has become. Thought there would be all sorts of chat about the airshow. Anyway, The airshow is today and tommorrow in the bay of Swansea. I looked so far at the wales air show website, one thing I noticed that it did not say how much the admission charge was to the display area.…
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FREE Sewing Workshops at IKEA
Beginners Sewing Workshop I participated in a FREE Sewing workshop at Cardiff IKEA today. As a beginner, I'm very pleased with the mobile phone case I made from leftover textiles. There is a workshop every week here's the link to next week's : https://events.myikeafamily.com/Event/Details/631
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garage wont give my car back help and advice please
Hi guys first time using this site .my car went in for body work repair on Monday 11th it was ment to take 3 days I told them I'd pick my car up Friday 15th .my car wasn't ready .He then told me my car will be ready sat 16th buy 12 o clock .wasn't ready no sign of my car I couldn't collect Monday I told him I would collect…
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Discount possible with Welsh Water (Dwr Cymru)
Hi All, If your income is below £15k it's possible to have a discount on your water bill through a scheme called 'HelpU'. A forum user has just submitted their form and a refund of £80 is on it's way back to them. The original thread is here https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5627085 On their website is also…
