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Where to meet people in Cardiff?
I'm wondering if someone can suggest good places to meet people and make friends in central Cardiff towards Cathays for little or no money? By little or no money, I mean I'm broke and can't spend £30 a month on classes, I can spare enough to buy a coffee from a cafe. By 'people' I mean not student related for preference ;)…
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Plumber in SE Wales
Looks like the old house needs a bit of attention... leaky pipe in the hot water cupboard, and now the shower temperature has gone odd. Who knows a good plumber who'd come to Newport for some work?
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large furniture hoisting or crane
Hello I have seen a large dining table on ebay that looks amazing but won't fit through my door. I could go and pick it up in a van but the difficulty would be getting into yhe house. I would have to have a company that could hoist the item over the garage into the back garden so we could take it in that way. Anyone able…
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Getting rid of a n old bed.
I have to get rid of a double bed in early December but the local council can't collect it till January:mad: because of Christmas. (And it's only November:mad:). I have no storage space living in a two bedrromed terrace house, so does anyone have any ideas as to how to get rid of it. (No wonder people fly tip)
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Cardiff 2nd hd Book-shops??
Where are they all going!? The one in Whitchurch has closed down - though I'm not surprised it was a chaotic mess in there! The one in Morgan Arcade, has disappeared, assume closed down. There's only the one in Castle Arcade - Troutman Books left! Apart from the Charity Shop in St. Mary Street. Then next stop it's Brecon…
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Anybody had plans drawn for an extension recently
Hi Looking to have plans drawn for a double extension on the side of our house.... Not sure where to start with getting the plans drawn and submitted to the council... Not sure if we need an architect as the inside is pretty much an integral garage with a small room to the rear and a bedroom with en-suite above.. Can…
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remote living
Hi Anyone out there living in the back of beyond? I am considering moving to a remote area, a farm in the middle of nowhere, accessed via a track and only by 4 x 4. Trying to put the romantic side of things out of my head, getting to the practicalities. There is electricity, running water, oil heating, phone line. Limited…
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Cardiff Estate Agent recommendations please!
Going to be selling my house in Cardiff and I'm out of the loop re: estate agents and how they are viewed. Anyone had any good or bad experiences? Ones to avoid? Also conveyancing solicitor recommendations would be grand too!
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Practical Car/Van Rental Caerphilly -AVOID !!!
Hired a mini-bus yesterday to take my son and some of his friends to Snowdome in Tamworth for his birthday. Mini-bus we had from these people was a complete shed. Never hired a vehicle in such a bad state or repair. Battery flat twice. Took ages to jump start it - we missed our first booking at snowdome. Cost me £40 to pay…
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Best VHS to DVD transfer Cardiff?
Does anyone know the best way in Cardiff to transfer a VHS recording to DVD? Has anyone tried printingwales in Trowbridge? It's the only copy I have, and it's of great sentimental value to me, so I'd rather not post it. Thanks.
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Student storage this summer in Cardiff and Belfast ???
My daughter is a student living in a rented house in Cardiff (near the city centre) and has no car. We live in Belfast N.Ireland (a few miles from Queens University ) Our daughter needs to come home from Cardiff for the summer - at the end of May/start of June - and doesnt need to be back (to a different house) in Cardiff…
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Does anyone from North Wales ever visit this section....
...or are North Walians more capable of finding goods and services for themselves :o .
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Passport application county question
Just filling in the form for a passport renewal and they ask for the county after the address. Knowing how precise they are when checking forms, do I put Cardiff or South Glamorgan on the form?
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Damp
Hi, I am trying to find out if there are any grants available to damp proof our home. Just about every room has damp in it, a few walls severely, so the plaster is falling off! I would be grateful for any advice. Thank you
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Free first aid sessions in September
St John Wales are offering free first aid training throughout September. The courses are being held on various dates at the following locations: Aberdare Brecon Bridgend Cardiff Camarthen Hirwaun Llandudno Llanidloes Porth Swansea Talgarth Wrexham To find out more information and to register on a course see…
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Advice needed council tax
Hello i am wondering what to do about court letters off the council for tax . i am on the esa and have been for years i dont understand why i am getting charged please can any one help me thank you in advance
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MSE News: Did you pay for care in Wales after 2003? You could claim a refund
"If you lived in Wales between April 2003 and August 2013, and paid for care under the NHS or privately, you could reclaim £10,000s in fees. But hurry, as you must start the reclaiming process before Thursday....." Read the full story: Did you pay for care in Wales after 2003? You could claim a refund Click reply below to…
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Blackwood Cinema NOW OPEN!!!
The new cinema is now up and running! They don't accept Orange Wednesday vouchers but at £2.50 Monday to Friday and £3.50 on weekends, its still cheaper!
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Urgent... help needed.. Citylink direct phone No
Hi, Im scraping the barrel here. getting desparate. Ive been waiting for a parcel to be delivered since 25th of November. Ive checked the tracking No. and this is what it states... DateTimeMessage14/12/1007:50These goods have been loaded onto a van for delivery today.13/12/1019:52These goods are in our…
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Anyone been to Bridgend shopping outlet?
Will be in the area soon and wondered if the Bridgend Designer Outlet is worth a visit? The Bicester one was far too upmarket for me, hoping there might be some actual bargains at Bridgend :)
