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HSBC is closing these branches in Wales - is your branch affected?
HSBC branches in Wales are closing as part of the banking giant's plans to shut 62 across the UK. The branches closing in Wales are: Cardiff (Churchill Way) Fishguard Holyhead Holywell Knighton Llanrwst Maesteg Narbeth Walesonline
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Free first aid training
St John Cymru Wales are offering free first aid courses on their website. You can pick from 'Child and Infant first aid' or 'Public access defibrillator awareness and CPR'. Courses are listed on their websute at http://www.stjohnwales.co.uk/first-aid-advice/freetraining/
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Cardiff area - local social media
There has been a long debate on the Tech Help section, in relation to the demise of streetlife.com. So while I have gone on Nextdoor, I have also gone on kahuti.com, and mylocalforum.co.uk. There are many posts on the latter two from ex-streetlife people who didn't like nextdoor - however so far (and the reason I'm posting…
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Available Grants / Insentives
I have just purchased a house in rural Wales. It has a Rayburn (coal fired) that is either on or off. Temperature is either 600 degrees or Zero degrees. More often than not, dependant on the direction of the wind, the temperature on the Rayburn does not get hot enough to cook on, let alone anything else! And yes, it has…
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BBC One's Eat Well For Less looking for Welsh families who spend too much on food
Do you find yourself gasping at the cost of your weekly food shop? Then listen up. The makers behind teatime favourite Eat Well For Less are searching for a Welsh family to take part in its upcoming series......... http://www.walesonline.co.uk/special-features/bbc-ones-eat-well-less-12507749#ICID=FB-Wales-main
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Moving to Newport - advice please!
Hello, I'm planning on moving to Newport because Bristol has become mega-expensive and the places I can afford here are depressing! I hear not great things about Newport, but I'm sure it's not that bad...right? I'll still be working in Bristol so need to get to the station, but are there any areas that are particularly to…
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Dentist wanted
Any recommendations for good understanding dentist near Cardiff/Caerphilly. Looking for dentist who treats what's needed rather than over zealous with 'preventative' measures. Not looking for all singing all dancing just decent one, who is also good with nervous patients.
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Buy as you view TV insurance
Hi Just after a bit of advice, we bought a Samsung smart 3d TV from BAYV and took out the TV insurance that covers accidental damage with it, just recently our 2 1/2 year old autistic boy threw the remote control and broke the TV. BAYV have taken the damaged TV and replaced it with a standard Samsung TV. We aren't happy…
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Wales fans' homecoming show FREE tickets
Homecoming event at Cardiff City Stadium, a chance for the players, staff and supporters to celebrate together in what has been a historic few weeks for Welsh football. The ticketed event will take place on Friday (July 8) with tickets being FREE and turnstiles opening at 5pm. Supporters who are members of the European…
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Love Food Club Wales
Love Food Club gives you the chance to dine out at selected restaurants across South Wales for half price. You can buy £40 voucher for just £20. More details just search online for love food club wales
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FREE BEER for everyone 18+ in Wales
Budweiser announced on Twitter To the fans who always believed. A free Bud for everyone 18+ in #Wales. Watch this space. T&C apply. #ThisBudsForYou https://mobile.twitter.com/hashtag/ThisBudsForYou?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
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Wales Euro Semi-Final Fan Zones July 6
Congratulations to Wales. Following Wales' win last night, I'm starting this thread for those who can't get tickets for the match, the fan zones have had an amazing atmosphere. Where will you be watching? Please post information about your local fan zones here. This morning Newport have started selling £3 tickets for their…
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Cardiff Castle Key 3 years Admission for £5.
If you live or work in Cardiff you can apply for a Castle Key which gives you FREE admission to this heritage attraction for 3 years. There is an administration charge of £5 per Castle Key card issued. There is no charge for children's Castle Key Card Even if you only visit once, this represents a big saving as usual…
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FREE Wales National Airshow Swansea Bay this weekend.
FREE Wales National Airshow returns to Swansea Bay on Saturday July 2 and Sunday July 3 2016 . Displays include the Red Arrows, the Eurofighter Typhoon, the Bronco Demo Team, Static Chinook, Team Yakovlevs, Team Raven, Tigers Parachute Display Team, Gerald Cooper, the MiG 15, BOBM, Sally B, the Autogyro, The Black Cats and…
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Free Savings Advice from Welsh Government
Resource Efficient Wales is a Free Welsh Government service providing people (domestic, business, community, voluntary and the public sector) with a single point of contact for support on using resources (energy, materials and water) more efficiently. Link to Welsh Government site here:…
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Local knowledge for RCT required!
Hello everyone. I am looking for some local knowledge about the Pontyclun/Llanharan area. Bit of a long story, but I currently live in Sussex, my husband is likely to be made redundant in the next couple of months, and we are thinking of moving to RCT. Despite living in England all my life, I'm half Welsh (the half that…
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Cardiff Mobile hairdresser - alopecia
Can anyone, recommend a mobile hairdresser, who is experienced with dealing with alopecia sufferers. All too often, in their info all they tend to mention is 'brides' hair-dos!
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Letting Agent recommendations in Cardiff for landlord?
I'm looking to let my flat in the bay having moved in with my partner. It's my first venture into letting and I don't really have the time or practical skills to manage it myself. Can anyone recommend any letting agents in Cardiff from a landlord perspective? I've let from a couple in the past but my experience wasn't…
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Free magazines if you live in Wales
Hello fellow Wales MSE'ers :wave: I had a quick search but couldn't see anything about this, admins please feel free to delete or move if needed. If you have a library card (and why wouldn't you?!) you can get access to over 250 magazines absolutely free: http://welshlibraries.org/e-resources/e-magazines/ The app is pretty…
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Self Employed cash flow a problem.
Hi all. I'm new here so hope I'm doing all this right. I'm a self employed gardener and the winter has been pretty wet and unpleasant. My cash flow goes up and down throughout the year, so now, after a terrible winter, I'm playing catch up. Because people pay me all over the place at funny times this also can make my cash…
