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Stonemason wanted to repair old garden wall in Roath, Cardiff
Does anyone know of a stonemason who would repair my son's stone garden walls in Roath please? The walls are standing ok, it's just some of the layers of stone have fallen off or are missing. He's renovated the garden so this is the last thing that needs doing now. Many thanks.
Car insurance co. Recommendations?
Hi, my daughter is getting her younger brothers cast off car. He is in Bristol and is 23. She is in Cardiff and is 27. The company he has his policy with are going to charge her more than they did him! I can only guess it must be down to the postcode. Could anybody please give me the names of people they use for young…
Swansea - builders recommendation for bathroom
Hey everybody. Anyone know of a good builder to build an internal wall, primarily? If they do bathrooms as well, great! But I have a plumber and a tiler in mind otherwise. Thanks :D
Swansea baby and child nearly new sale
Hi there There is a baby & child nearly new sale on Saturday 19th July in st illtyds church hall, fforestfach, swansea at 10.30am. Tables available to book for nearly new sellers, and local independent businesses. Facebook.com/mynewandnearlynewsales
Free e-zines in Wales except Gwynedd
welshlibraries.org ( http://welshlibraries.org/e-resources/e-magazines/ ) offer any member of a Welsh library outside Gwynedd a choice of over 250 magazines that can be read for free on a range of devices such as an e-reader, tablet, smartphone, laptop or PC (the latter using a free software download 'Zinio Reader 4'). I…
AVOID Nail Art salon Albany Rd Cardiff
I feel so stupid. Visited Nail Art salon in Albany Rd Cardiff and handed over £30 for gel nails + when home googled and I have been given acrylic nails which they charge £20 for. The nails are lifting a few are painful and look terrible so I'm going to have to have the nails removed. Booked them last minute and before I…
Llandudno Cricket Club Car Boot dates 2014
I've been to the Oval, Llandudno Cricket Club Car Boot sale this morning, surprisingly lots of sellers, but not too many buyers (great for me !), this is probably due to lack of advertising anywhere near the field, a most enjoyable but cold morning for bargains. I was given a flyer by a steward , this states that the next…
Lower left, does this policy apply to the Welsh?
Craft exhibition and Tea, 10th May.
Handmade tea cosy exhibition and sale in aid of 'Wheels Appeal' which supports Mothers Union workers in developing countries by providing and repairing transport to get to isolated communities and families. Admission is £2 which includes a 'Welsh Tea'. Bancyfelin Hall, Carmarthen. From 3p.m. , 10th May. Croeso i bawb.
Petition to stop Caerphilly Council charging for car parking at Country parks
http://www.caerphillyobserver.co.uk/news/943603/council-propose-car-park-charges-at-caerphilly-country-parks/ This is disgusting, setting charges for using our countryside! I thought we were trying to encourage people to walk and exercise. I've sent a letter of objection and just signed the petition "Caerphilly County…
Llandudno Car Boot sales 2014
According to both websites, the Llandudno Cricket club (the oval) is starting up it's fortnightly car boot sale this Easter Sunday and the Llandudno Junction Social Club (old Hotpoint Club) on May 5th, great news for all genuine buyers and sellers, good car boots with mostly genuine car booters :j, come on, clear out your…
Tenby Car Boot Sales
Staying nr Tenby in a few weeks and was wondering if anyone knew of any car boot sales in the area ?? I know there is one at the airfield but are there any more ? Thanks
where to buy silica gell in Cardiff ?
Daughter is a student in cardiff & I live in northern ireland & am not (yet) familiar with shops in cardiff. daughter dropped mobile phone into sink full of water yesterday. Trying to dry it out before going through insurance process (£50 excess to pay) Phone is currently in a sealed bag of uncooked rice -as per online…
Sully Car boot sale
Does anyone know when it is starting up please?
blackwood car boot sale
just seen this advertised: Rear Bus Station, Car Park Rear Market Square, Blackwood Town, Blackwood, Gwent, NPI2 1AA. Planned to be held Sunday 16th March, 2014. Give me a call on 01495 224 106 to check if the car boot sale is taking place. Thanks. - Steve Perrin (Organiser) Any one went last year?? any good?
Help please
Can you advise who the best electricity supplier is for an economy 7 split tariff (4 hours night and 3 hours day) is in North Wales? We are currently with Scottish Power on a key meter but are looking now to change it to a monthly direct debit payment meter? Any help will be gratefully received. I'm absolutely useless at…
Dydd Gwyl Dewi Hapus
Almost 7.00pm and nobody has wished anyone "Happy St Davids Day" Bechod !!! :o Cofion David PS Even Martin has a leek !
Domestic repairs
H,i anyone know of someone who will have a look at my microwave in the Caerphilly area.
carboot sales in swansea, carmarthen or llanelli
I know its a bit out of season but I have a load of stuff to take to car boots and want to start as soon as possible! Can anyone tell me if any carboots are on in swansea, carmarthen or llanelli? weekends and indoor pref but any help would be great. Thanks in advance!
Indoor car boot sales
Hi. Does anyone know of any Saturday indoor boot sales in the Swansea/Llanelli/Neath area that are going this time of the year please. TIA.

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