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static homes
We are looking to purchase a static home, the on-site sales team intimated that getting a solicitor to check the lease agreement was not needed, not sure that this is ok? anyone had similar experience? Appreciate that static homes don't have the same 'security of investment' as bricks and mortar, but it seems to tick all…
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Sykes “low deposit “ reservation fee
Hi there, Just wondering if someone could help me out. I recently paid a low cost £20 deposit on renting a cottage in the summer. I tried to cancel yesterday and Skyes cottages are saying I have to pay £700 for the full deposit. Do I have a leg to stand on ??
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Mitchells & Butlers Shareholder Discount Vouchers 2023 Record Date
Hi, Does anyone know the date this year (2023) that you need to hold the M&B shares to be eligible for the 12 x 20% discount voucher booklet sent out late Dec early Jan? Looking at the FAQ's on the M&B website it states the following BUT doesn't give the actual date: How do I qualify for shareholder discount vouchers?All…
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Recommendations to rent a scooter in the London area
Hi all! I friend coming to visit the UK next summer and he would like to rent a 300cc scooter for a few days to go around the country (both him and his parter are motobike enthusiasts and have done a lot of traveling on motorbikes). The question I have for everyone is: where is a good place to rent scooters (300cc vespa…
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Seeing horses on Epsom downs
I started reading !!!!!! Francis novels and there were occasions when someone would be watching the horses training somewhere in Epsom, usually early morning. It sounded so atmospheric I fancied seeing it. Does anyone know where this happens?
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Sykes Cottages
Hi I am looking to book through Sykes for next Sept. I have heard that their prices fluctuate throughtout the year. Is that true?
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Keighley and Ilkley
HI! I'll be in Keighley and Ilkley on a Monday in a couple of weeks, and I have a few hours to kill between 9 and 3. I've tried looking at Museums like Cliffe Castle, Bronte Parsonage and Ilkley Manor, but they are all closed on Mondays. Any suggestions as to what I can do to entertain myself in the area? Preferably free…
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Can a hotel charge £100 for alleged damage on my debit card without pre-authorisation
Hi, we recently stayed in a pub with rooms in England with our two dogs, and about thirty minutes after we checked out, they charged £100 to my debit card for extra cleaning costs. We booked by phone and we didn't sign any registration form or agree to their Terms and Conditions, which we found on two A4 sheets in the room…
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See tickets Fan-to-Fan.Your experiences?
Hello everyone! I apologize first of all for my English. I'll be in England in May for a concert, this is my first time buying from SeeTickets.com and I'm a bit puzzled. I purchased two tickets through Fan to Fan (the site's official resale service) since the event was almost sold out.I also paid a fair resale fee provided…
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Gatwick Hotel and Parking
Hi, thanks for looking. Next year we are travelling to the US from Gatwick Airport, I will be travelling from up North by car. So I am looking for a hotel I can stay over for 1 night then leave my car for the 10 nights. Any suggestions? Many thanks
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Wembley Hotel - England V Brazil 23rd March 2024
Hi, I have managed to get tickets for this game, I am travelling down from Darlington with the family, most likely by car. I will probably set off on the Friday, stay somewhere on the outskirts of London on the Friday night, and then the day of the game travel to the hotel. I have looked at the prices of the Hotels around…
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National Trust year's membership end
Last time we got a year's membership it was with a week to go to the end of a month. They gave us to the end of that month the following year. Our membership lasted a year and a week. How does that work? if I take out a membership on the 1st Dec do I get till the end of Dec the following year?
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London to Dorset - Interesting Stops?
Guys, we're off to Dorset in a few days, Seatown, just outside Bridport to be specific. A new location for us. When travelling to Cornwall we often stop at Otter Valley field kitchen - a, suggestion I received from here I believe. Great place! Anyone have any ideas of decent stops on the way? Either for a nice lunch, or…
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Seeing the History of England
Hi. Newbie here so please be kind! I live in Aus and Mrs GG and I will be bringing our teenaged kids (17 & 18) over for a family holiday in December and January. We will be based in SE England and will have a hire car. I am English, wife and kids are Aussies. The kids want to see English History while we are there so I…
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I'm looking for something affordable but still decent quality.
I'm thinking about getting into gel blasting as a hobby and had a question for other gel blaster enthusiasts. What are some of the best gel blaster models for beginners? I'm looking for something affordable but still decent quality. Any recommendations would be appreciated!
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Recommendations for young children in Birmingham City Centre
Hello, I've booked a cheap family room at the Premier Inn at New Street Station in Birmingham during the October half term. I'm now looking for good activities for 2 young children in Birmingham City Centre. The ages are 3 years old and 7 years old. We don't have a car so can't travel to places like Cadbury World etc. and…
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Heading towards Birmingham
I'll be travelling to the West Midlands this autumn and would like to spend a few days sampling the cultural delights of the surrounds. I'm based in the South East and have visited Warwickshire and the East Midland extensively, so its time to go north or west of Birmingham. I'll be driving so flexible about location. What…
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Rail Strikes - UK Holiday Insurance Help!
I'm struggling to find some UK holiday insurance for a break in November to cover strike action. I contacted the post office who said they covered strikes on the phone, then confirmed they didn't via email so I cancelled the policy. Can anyone please point me in the right direction???
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Car Hire If Address Wrong On Licence?
I'm facing a challenge: I have a trip to Scotland booked tomorrow. I've booked a rental car through StressFreeCarRental. I've discovered that my driver's license still displays my previous address. Will this discrepancy between the address on my license and my actual address pose an issue? If I do update it through the…
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Motorhome hire
To celebrate a big birthday, I'm thinking of hiring a motorhome (rather than a campervan) for my husband and I plus our two children (18 /13) plus dog in the Yorkshire Dales / Lake District areas next August 2024. Unfortunately we are unable to go out of season. Probably 4 nights / 5 days hire rather than a week, depending…