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Things to do cheaply around the bangor area
We are off to Bangor north wales for a couple of days next week . Has anyone got any good tips as to what to see and do there on a budget? Any ideas would be appreciated.
New Primark in Cardiff
I went into the new Primark in Cardiff yesterday for the first time.I was really impressed with the 4 floors. About time they had new premises as I love Primark prices :j
Nice hotel to stay in north wales
Looking for a nice recommended place to stay around north wales area for 8 people. If there is an indoor pool even better. This is for easter week. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Free Compost Bins in Pembrokeshire
Had Pembrokeshire Today delivered today and it turns out that all residents in Pembrokeshire will have a free compost bin delivered. Spoke to Council and will be delivering regardless someone is in between the end of this month and August just before anyone in the county rushes out to buy one. Does anyone know where the…
Welsh websites
Here's some http://www.carm1.co.uk/rhonddavalley/ http://www.localfinder.net/Area.asp?Region=15 My city Wales index Cardiff flatshare gumtree If there's any more that you know of could you please post them Thanks
Anyone have a copy of SCrum 4 photographic evidence??
DOes anyone have a copy of this or know where i can get one please? i really liked the speech about being welsh and wanted to use it but didnt remember what it was
Party entertainers for Kids around Anglesey??
Me again!! My niece will be having her birthday party in a village hall and I was wondering if anyone knows of entertainers around the Anglesey area? Any recommendations would be great. Tried searching the internet for my sister but not much came up really. Bouncy castles etc but that wouldn't be any good!!! Jolly Jungle…
Touring Caravan in Sites in Llangollen Area
Hi, I was wondering whether anyone can recommend a good touring caravan site in the Llangollen area. We are going up to the Eisteddfod over the Whitsun Bank Holiday and wish to take our caravan. Many thanks.
National Anthems - Welsh/Irish help needed
It is a long story but I need to be able to sing both the welsh and irish national anthem. First verse and chorus would do !!!!! I know it is a long shot but does anyone have any sites they recommend to learn these things a) to dowload a clear version of both and b) PLEASE the phonetic version of them. I am so struggling…
Car Boot in Aberystwyth area?
Hi all, anyone know of any boot sales in the Aber area? Many thanks! xxx
Cardiff
Taking the kids to stay with my brother inCardiff for a few days next week. Anyone got any vouchers or discounts for places to go please So far have Free swimming 2 for 1 at TGI Friday Free bowling at megabowl courtesy of the Express 2 for 1 at vue doesn't seem to be working anymore though. Any other ideas?
Choir off to the PanCeltic Festival
I hope you don't mind me bringing your attention towards a post that I have placed in another Forum on this site. I think that maybe a local perspective might help in this case - we are trying to raise some money to help get the choir to the Pan Celtic festival that is held in Ireland this year.…
DONT FORGET! new series of belonging starts tonight...
at 10.40pm on bbc wales, continuing tomorrow. if theres any one out there beyond offas dyke who can pick this up on freeview/sky its well worth a punt, cracking little drama. the website is here if anyone is interested :j im sooo excited :D
South Wales Webcams
See the traffic first before you plan your triphttp://g.msn.com/9SE/1?http://www.south-wales.org.uk/southwales/south_wales_webcams.shtmlsorry if this has been posted before
Swansea/Mumbles people?
Can anyone recommend a good hotel on the beach? Our option so far is the Oxwich Bay which has a fab location but the reviews are not good. Is there anywhere better? Thanks. :D
Suggestions for 4yr old birthday party - anglesey PLEASE
Hiya My niece's 4 yr birthday coming up and my sister has been racking her brains what to do this year.(Mid April) She was going to book the local community hall and hire a face painter etc, but two kids have already done that :o She hasn't lived in the area that long so if anyone can suggest a place for a party that would…
Ribena 2ltr for £1 at Hypervalue
Excellent buy - 2ltr Ribena/light still in date for £1 at Hypervalue! :j :j :j
Top London Shows at WMC prices from £5
Hi Anyone who likes musicals should keep an eye on the WMC (wales millenium centre) website. Might I suggest adding it to your favourites. In the last few months I have been to see Saturday Night Fever (which cost £10) and Footloose (which cost £5). Both were fantastic shows which probably would have cost £45 to see in…
Crazy Mac's Fforestfach whsmith bargains
Crazy Mac's in Fforestfach, Swansea have just had a load of ex-WHSmith stock in. Had meself a few bargains on Sunday for Xmas e.g. Angelina Ballerina 2006 Calendar for daughter was 7.99 down to 2.99 Big floor size Balamory Jigsaw down to 2.99 Pink vanity case down from 12.99 to 1.99 They keep bringing more and more stuff…
Mike Ruddock
Mike Ruddock resigned last night as coach of the Wales Rugby team. This is a great loss to us as a nation as he has produced some of the best rugby that Wales has played for years!

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