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Safe overnight parking nr Newport bus stn?
Hi all Can anyone tell me where it's safe to leave the car overnight near the bus station in Newport? - We're off on a trip to London. We'll be leaving very early in morning & coming back late in the night following day. What about in a car park? How much approx? Can anyone help? Can't get a bus to Newport as they don't…
Place to eat and drink in Newport
Hia - as a newbie to the area, I hope you can help me with some local information... I've promised to arrange a night out with my new colleagues, as a chance to get to know everyone properly. We're looking at a Friday night in the next couple of weeks, and we want to stay in Newport. So where's a good place for 8-12 people…
Merry Christmas Wales!!!
Just wanted to wish all fellow Welsh MSE folk a very Happy Christmas -and lets hope we all have a very money saving New Year!!!! sharon x:xmassmile :rudolf: :snow_laug :santa2:
Phillips flat screen TV repairer wanted
My daughter's 15" flat screen TV packed up just before the one year warranty was up but she did not bother to take it back to Curry's until now and it will cost £120 non-refundable to have it sent away and looked at. Parts will be extra on top of that. The man in Curry's said that she could have a new 15" TV for almost…
Wii consoles in Argos
If you know anyone still wanting a Nintendo Wii there is an ebayer selling reservation codes for Wii's in the South Wales area - go into the store and report them and grab the Wii for yourself.Item number 320199430350 Also Wii Plays reserved in Neath and Port Talbot and Haverfordwest Item no. 320199302369
music shops, south Wales, do they have sales in Jan ?
My daughter for christmas wants a Barbie house, however she NEEDS a new keyboard. We have agreed she can have both, as her music lessons are coming along realy well, and the current keyboard is on loan. Does anyone know if music shops in general have a January Sale, (talking Cardiff) as that way we could buy her the Barbie…
I want Vertical Blinds
Evening All :D I am looking for reasonably priced vertical blinds in the South Wales area. I would like them to measure up, quote and fit them. Hilary's blinds came out this afternoon and for 2 windows quoted me £330.00 when I said I thought that was abit steep he dropped the price to £280 !!! knocking off £50 within 2…
New to cardiff - local food shopping?
Hi there, we are new to Cardiff and money is tight. We have just managed to buy our first property and my partner has started a full-time MSc course at Cardiff Uni. I want to buy fresh food like fruit, veg and meat from local shops as I have been told that's cheaper than supermarkets. Can anyone recommend a market or a…
C beebies tickets Cardiff this Sat
Hi Does anyone want to buy cbeebies tickets for this Sat ? My SIL is selling as she is unable to go :( Tickets are for 2 ad 3 ch, cost £108 selling for £45 It's at 5pm R x
House to rent in swansea...
Anyone got one? Anyone? Anyone? :A
New shopping centre Llandudno
Noswaith dda Cymru! Anyone been to the new shopping centre in Llandudno that opened yesterday? http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/north_west/6033533.stm ;)
recycling tin cans in swansea dens anyone pay ?
i recycle my alu cans and get paid for these..... but the scrap merchant i use will not pay for steel cans..... i dont get loads of money for the alu cans.....i crush and store them, and when i get a load i cash them in prob twice a year..... do you know anyone that pays for steel cans...? as to be honest i go through…
Caerphilly Hairdresser?
Been living here since february, and haven't (as yet) ventured to a local hairdresser. I've been going to the one by my parents (25 minutes away) instead. Can anyone recommend one? I'm in my late twenties, looking for someone who'll cut something nice into my hair - but I'm not an uber-cool type, so I'm not intrested in…
Recommendations for a pub/restaurant in Cardiff
Hi, For the first time in 4 years me and OH are going out without kids!!! WE live on the east side of Cardiff and are planning on going for a meal. Can anyone recommend any nice restaurants? Ideally on the eastish side (to save on taxi fares!), not too expensive, preferably romantic, and obviously with nice nosh!! We like…
Garage needed by female for Audi- any recommendations please?
My daughter's Audi is three years old and needs its first MOT. She will probably use the Cardiff City MOT place as recommended on this website but if she needs any repairs doing, can anyone recommend a garage in Cardiff that will do a good job and not rip her off? Possibly new brake shoes? Although she has an Audi she also…
Welsh cake baking tray
Does anyone know where I can buy a traditional baking tray for making Welsh cakes. I've got one myself which is a flat, round "tray" with a handle which goes on the gas hob. It was my gran's so I didn't buy it myself. Am looking to do a Welsh recipe hamper for my Dad for Xmas so want to get him 1. Also if anyone has any…
They won't take my rubbish!
Hello - as some of you may know, I bought a little house in Newport 6 weeks ago and am enjoying my new life here. But I can't seem to get my head around rubbish collections! Maybe I'm just a bit thick, but it was so simple back in England - every Thursday night, I put a black sack or two on the pavement and by lunchtime…
Farmers market in Llansamlet
I just drove past Wyevale Garden Centre in Llansamlet and they had a big sign outside advertising a weekly farmer's market - I couldn't read much more other than that the first one was 4th November, so I assume the next will be Sunday 11th.
Shop recommendations in Cardiff please!
I'm having a shopping day in Cardiff soon and I want to plan my attack carefully so I need to know which shops are worth a visit. I live in Pembrokeshire and haven't been to Cardiff for at least a year and can't remember what's there! I'm interested in nice fabric/craft shops, discounted clothes, toys and Christmas decs.…
M&S culverhouse parking???
Have you seen the dozens of new parent and child and disabled spaces there? I pity the commuters trying to do a quick shop on the way home from work. Also the station parking area. It`s correctness gone mad

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