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Frankie & Bennys
Hey guys! I am looking to go to Frankie & Bennys next week for my birthday meal - ju st wondered if anyone else has eaten in these restaurants and if so what are they like foodwise, pricewise and do you have to book? Cheers :D
Anyone near Whitchurch ?
I've tried to call Super Spanner on the Philog a few times over the last couple of days and have failed to get through as the phone just rings without getting answered, anyone here from that area and can confirm whether they are open or not ?. If they are closed can anyone suggest an alternative exhaust supplier in South…
10% off voucher @ Stacks of Tiles
Look on their website www.stacksoftiles.co.uk there is a printable 10% off voucher that can be used in either of their two stores in Swansea or Cardiff. I actually used the voucher in the Swansea store. Make sure you haggle before you show them the voucher ;) . I managed to get tiles for my bathroom and en suite for less…
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Hotel/Guest House in Ton Pentre
Does anybosy know of a pub/hotel/guest house in the Ton Pentre area? Need to stay over for a wedding & can't find anything in Ton Pentre itself.
Train Promotion just £2.50
This has already been posted on the Travel board but in case you haven't seen it I thought I'd post it here. Every year the Daily Mail has a promotion for cheap train tickets. Last year I went the the Ideal Home Show in London from Cardiff by train on it. All you have to do is collect 3 tokens from the Daily Mail. So if…
Two Welsh arts centres threatened with withdrawal of funding and closure
Wyeside Arts Centre is threatened with closure in June because of the funding crisis. The full story, along with an online petition, can be found at www.wyeside.co.uk St Donats Arts Centre in the Vale of Glamorgan is also likely to close due to the proposed withdrawal of funding by the Arts Council of Wales…
bridgend/mcarther glen
taking my mum to mccarther glen on the cardiff-swansea shuttle next week. i was thinking that it might be nice to catch a bus from outside the complex into bridgened town. i know there's not a huge amount to see there, but its the novelty of somewhere 'new' :D (we're easily pleased) i asusme such a bus service would run,…
kitchen cabinet maker
HelloDoes anyone know of any kitchen cabinet makers or joiners/carpenters who will make you kitchen cabinets in the S Wales area? I have priced up at the big names but have heard that sometimes local custom cabinet makers can be very competitive and will usually have a much better quality product. Not sure about this as…
bangor museum to close
[FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica]Gwynedd Council have announced plans to close the Museum in Bangor, to enable them to save £60,000. This will mean the closure of North Wales oldest museum, the loss of several jobs and untold damage to the local heritage, tourist industry and economy as well as cultural life in the county.…
Paul Davies..Headteacher..Criminal
If my child was in this school i would be disgusted! why is'nt something done about this man http://www.aberdareonline.co.uk/content/public/forum/message.asp?forum=1&ID=107679 http://news.bbc.co.uk/player/nol/newsid_6280000/newsid_6289200/6289270.stm?bw=bb&mp=wm&news=1 Mr palmer life will never be the same again. where's…
Widescreen Telly for £139 @ Asda
Asda are selling a flat screen widescreen 28" tv for £139 for anyone who needs one i have bought one and it is brilliant
Fabrics. Where are they???
I am just about to dust off my faithful sewing machine but I can`t find any decent sewing fabrics. No David Morgan any more. Anyone know of any fabric shops or even internet links, although I prefer the shops It is so frustrating
Appeal!
Hi there, I don't know where to put this so I thought I'd put it here. If there is anyone in Wales (anywhere) that was on a train between Barry and Cardiff last Tuesday between 3:45pm and 4:30pm at Dinas Powys and witnessed the incident when the doors of the train were closed on my grand-daughter and her buggy, could they…
snow anyone????????????
Any one had any snow yet or are us welshies gonna miss out again!!!!!!:rolleyes:
Welsh Hot Deals Thread
Thought i would set up a welsh hot deals thread where everybody from Wales can post their hort deals.
sewing machine /sewing lessons
Would any one know where l could get some lessons on improving my bad sewing skills-have a nice sewingmachine in cupboard l would love to use but have trouble keeping seams straight etc!!Within about 20 mile radius of Bridgend please:j
Reliable plumber required - Cardiff
Reasonably simple plumbing job needed - installation of dishwasher with some extra plumbing due to distance from water source. Can anyone recommend a plumber in Cardiff?
Architect
Hello all, Was wondering if any of you could recommend an architect. I'm just in the process of buying a house and me and dh would like to redesign the layout. We would like some plans drawn up, then to apply for planning (if needed) and whilst that's going thru we can contact builders to get quotes etc based on the plans.…
Whipping near Cardiff?
:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl: Like this I've used a similar service years ago but can't remember where :confused:

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