| Letting Agents |
[May. 31st, 2012|06:27 pm] |
Hello,
Have a question, am thinking of moving and well always do the whole try and check out the letting agent thing.
Has anyone heard of Accommodate Edinburgh?
Looked on line and can only find one review which was awful but am not planning on writing them off on strength of one opinion.
Can anyone help? |
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| (no subject) |
[May. 25th, 2012|03:15 pm] |
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I'm looking for Baby Bio (or any other kind of easily transported liquid plant food). My lovely husband tried at the B&Q on Easter Road, but it didn't have any. I work in Newington and am hoping to stop somewhere on my way home to pick some up. Anywhere around here have some? Does the Homebase on St Leonard's Street carry gardening and plant stuff still? I tried ringing them but no one picked up - guess they're busy! |
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| Jubilee Bunny Picnic in the Park |
[May. 24th, 2012|09:55 pm] |
Hello Edinburgh folks! I'm Rachel from Paws Here small animal rescue (we care for and rehome rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters and other small pets - there are a LOT of rabbits especially in rescue, more than you'd probably think!).
Just to let you know that after the success of our last event, we're holding a bunny themed Jubilee picnic in Braidburn Valley Park (just south of Morningside) on Saturday the 2nd of June from 12-3pm. It's going to be a lot of fun, with stalls and games, facepainting and fun, plus lots of cute rescue bunnies and guinea pigs to play with. You can even help us to feed them their special picnic lunch!
Our animals are very good with children, and this will be a very family friendly event - people of all ages are welcome! Bring a picnic and come meet the rescue pets.
Entry is free, and any money raised on the day will go directly to the shelter to help the homeless animals.
Thank you!
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| Newb |
[May. 24th, 2012|08:30 am] |
Hi All,
I'm coming up to Edinburgh in September for 2 days and need some assistance.
First: Can anyone reccommend a cheap, nice hostel to crash for two nights?
Second: What is the best way to get around the city and how much does it cost?
Third: What are the best things to experience in the city aside from the big tourist traps? I'm a huge fan of hole-in-the-wall type places.
If you have a couch i can crash on, i can exchange it for something really cool from Africa (art/music etc) |
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| Last Will and Testament |
[May. 18th, 2012|02:32 pm] |
Hello
I was wondering if anyone had a recommendation for an Edinburgh solicitor to draw up a Will? There seem to be loads of them out there to chose from, so it would be ever so useful to get have someone recommended.
Thanks very much! |
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| Football Bladder? |
[May. 18th, 2012|11:27 am] |
Anyone know of anywhere I can get the rubber bladder that goes inside a traditional football? Do they still sell them?
Thanks. |
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| Recommendations for bathroom fitters? |
[May. 17th, 2012|09:22 pm] |
We need to get a bathtub replaced, walls tiled and a shower fitted in the flat we are renting out while living in Chile. Can anyone recommend a firm, or an individual who can do that for us? They would need to be willing to liaise with the rental agency, and accept payment by bank transfer. Thanks in advance for info! |
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| Pedal on Parliament |
[Apr. 23rd, 2012|10:30 pm] |
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Have you heard? We are Pedalling on Parliament this coming Saturday! Gathering at the Meadows at 2.00pm. There are some big names backing the campaign Chris Hoy, Greaeme Obree to name but a few. Not to mention Parliamentary Support.
On 28th April, 2012 we're calling on everyone: whether they cycle now, or would like to but just don't because of the conditions on the roads or are just too scared to get on the road, to join us in Edinburgh to Pedal on Parliament in support of our 8-point manifesto.
If you are unable to join us as we pedal and walk on Parliament please do take the time to read sign the Petition. Let's make cycling safer in Scotland for everyone! |
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| Framing service |
[Apr. 19th, 2012|01:21 pm] |
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I'm looking for a cheap but customised framing service to get two stained glass panels framed and installed (internally) in my house. Any thoughts? |
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| Recommendations for handyman-type folks? |
[Apr. 18th, 2012|03:20 pm] |
Halloa!
I'm looking for recommendations of reliable and affordable handyman-type professionals. The sorts of things they'd be able to do well would be fitting kitchens, laying laminate and vinyl floorings (plus all the trimmings), fixing/replacing bath sealing, that kind of thing.
Our go-to guy is no longer available and we'd like to get quotes for some flooring, so I'd appreciate any help that could point us in the right direction :) Thanks! |
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| (no subject) |
[Apr. 18th, 2012|01:19 pm] |
I've always moved into existing flatshares before but now I'm looking into finding a flat with some others. Problem is I don't really understand the timescale I should be looking at. If it makes a difference none of us will be students anymore, we want to be reasonably central but aren't that specific on area. We want to move at the start of July.
When should we start looking? I could keep checking websites to see when flats for July start to turn up but it makes organisation for people not in town a bit of a pain. How far in advance should we expect everything to be signed and finalised?
thanks |
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| Wheat free cake? |
[Apr. 13th, 2012|09:42 am] |
I was hoping someone might be able to suggest somewhere in Edinburgh where I can buy a wheat-free cake? I need it for a birthday dinner tomorrow evening and I don't have time to make one.
Thanks very much for your help! |
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| Bikes |
[Apr. 13th, 2012|02:35 am] |
I'm still riding around on a bike I got when I was in primary school. I can still get away with it but I'm pretty sure it's not quite as comfy as an adult bike would be. I'm on a very limited budget so I'd like to get a bit for my bike to fund the new one. Before I just use gumtree I was wondering if there were any shops I could go to? Even just to get a new (by which I mean second hand) bike since I'm quite small I find getting a comfortable bike tricky so it'd be easier in a shop but if anywhere buys too that'd be good.
I've heard the bike station is probably my best bet. But I've also heard that actually getting a bike involves turning up early and queuing- is that right? |
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| Save Edinburgh Arts |
[Apr. 6th, 2012|05:18 pm] |
Edinburgh's lost an awful lot of eclectic arts venues, outlets for artists and accessible events, in the last few years. Rather than stepping up to save any of these, or encourage such things in any way, Edinburgh Council seems to think it's a good idea to start demanding that many free events pay for entertainment licences (there is currently a public consultation going on, about this).
I'm alarmed by the way things are going, so even though I've moved out of Edinburgh for now, I started a Save Edinburgh Arts facebook page. That on its own isn't going to solve anything, but I'm hoping that it will help galvanise opinion and motivate action... feedback and suggestions welcome! |
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| (no subject) |
[Apr. 6th, 2012|11:38 am] |
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I have a gas fire in my living room I'd like removed - does anyone have a recommendation for someone who does this sort of work? I assume as it's gas it needs to be a Corgi-registered person, but other than that I don't know who to ask for quotes even. |
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| New Rocks giveaway |
[Mar. 27th, 2012|11:14 pm] |
These are now claimed, thanks!
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Hi, I'm posting this to freecycle and my facebook as well, first person to grab them in any forum gets them!
I am giving away my sz 7 / 40 platform New Rock boots as due to flat feet/back/age problem I can no longer wear them (plus with all the weight training my calves are now too muscular for them boast boast). I live in the New Town, so can hand these over anywhere in the City Centre.
Shout if you want them, pic here:
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| Public Entertainment Licence Changes |
[Mar. 27th, 2012|03:57 pm] |
From 1st April 2012 licensing requirements for Public Entertainment events in Edinburgh changed. Previously there was no need to have a license for Public Entertainment events if the event was free but that changed as a result of an amendment to legislation.
However, the Regulatory Committee for the Council is waiving any fee for a licence for a free event scheduled to be held before 20 April 2012. The next Regulatory Committee meeting on that date will make a decision about future licenses and fees for free events taking into account the views of the public.
Changes to the Public Entertainment Resolution (a statement from the Council of its intentions and required by law) are required, to ensure certain small scale, free to enter public events do not require a licence.
This will mean that some events - such as art exhibitions, charitable functions and poetry readings - can go ahead without a licence or fee. The public are being asked their views on what kind of events should be exempt from having a license. The closing date for giving your views 13 April 2012.
Click the link to fill out the survey.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/QTZMWXP |
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| Places in or around Edinburgh |
[Mar. 23rd, 2012|12:43 pm] |
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Hi - I'm doing an art project on dramatic ceilings, roofs and landscapes. I've got some images but need to take pics of fantasy/dramatic/unusual ceilings and roof structures in or around Edinburgh. I've got a car, so transport is fine. Any suggestions please? Also any suggestions for places around Edin with generally stunning scenery? |
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| (no subject) |
[Mar. 16th, 2012|02:43 pm] |
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Where, within a 90-minute-drive-radius of Edinburgh (or Glasgow), can a girl hire a wee rowing boat for a laugh at this time of year? I can only find stuff about angling, and I don't really want to do it on a canal -- I've heard good things about Linlithgow Loch? |
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| Primary Schools |
[Mar. 13th, 2012|11:48 am] |
Hello there!
We will be moving to Edinburgh in July and I am trying to match flat hunting grounds to primary school catchment areas.
As we are not big fans of owning a car we are looking at being as close to the city centre as possible.
In all the expat forums, everybody is going on about Stockbridge primary but I am not so keen on living in Stockbridge and the school seems to be fairly competitive to get into - I don´t really want to find myself among loads of career parents.
Does anybody have first hand experience with other centrally located primaries? I heard some good things about Royal Mile primary and The Royal High primary. Can anybody back that up?
What about Tollcross? Any other favourite schools? Any schools you would stay away from at all cost?
I am looking for a good standard and generally pleasant atmosphere; independant schools are out of question.
Thank you so much for your help! |
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| Mortgage brokers? |
[Mar. 13th, 2012|09:59 am] |
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Good morning lazyweb! Any recommendations for mortgage brokers, preferably local? |
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| Singers of all levels needed |
[Mar. 12th, 2012|06:19 pm] |
Edited again: The council has postponed the changes pending public consultation, but the original organisers of the April 1st protests have asked that we all go ahead anyway. So the protest discussed below is indeed going to happen - I'm going to find out what's actually going on over the next 24 hours and will keep you updated.
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As some of you know Edinburgh Council is planning to bring in measures to make anyone organising a small event in a public area (eg gallery opening, 2-person street theatre etc) apply for an expensive license in advance. Glasgow tried to bring this in a while back but dropped it as they realised they would kill the low-budget arts scene.
So... there is an initiative to have as many small arts events across Edinburgh on April 1st as a collective protest. I want to organise a choral (singing) event and need volunteers.
( you do not need to be a good singer! ) |
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| Deciphering Rob Hain's Welcome to Edinburgh |
[Mar. 10th, 2012|07:22 pm] |
I got a poster of Rob Hain's Map of Edinburgh City Center. It's been a few years since I lived in Edinburgh (still miss it!) and I'm having some trouble identifying all there is to see :p
I've been going mostly on memory + some assistance of Google maps, but it's not helped by the artistic interpretation of distances and proportions ;)
Please help me finish this puzzle!
You can click on the image for a version which you can expand to full size. I've numbered all the things I thought were of interest. You can also get a really large clear version here) Here is my take on them so far:
( Read more... ) |
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| Fundraiser for Japan |
[Mar. 5th, 2012|01:25 pm] |
Hi all,
This Saturday, to commemorate the anniversary of the earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan on 11th March 2011, we are holding a cultural, fundraising event at the George Square Lecture Theatre on Saturday 10th March from 10am-5pm.
( Read more... )
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| (no subject) |
[Feb. 29th, 2012|10:11 pm] |
Those of you with a historical tint to your sword-related activities might be interested to know that our Martinez workshop on 24-25 March has gotten even more interesting. In addition to bringing two masters-at-arms across from New York for two full days of lessons in Spanish Rapier, Italian Rapier, French Smallsword, Classical Sabre, and backsword responses to these, we also have Italian cane...
...and we're delighted to announce that the Italian Cane lesson will be taught by none other than Maestro Lorenzo Ravazzani of the Accademia d'Armi Manusardi in Milan! Even more maestro for your money! See www.macdonaldarms.com for details of the workshops, private lessons with the masters-at-arms, and how to sign up. |
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| Builder Needed |
[Feb. 24th, 2012|02:39 pm] |
Some bits of harling have dropped off my conservatory's exterior wall. Can any recommend a builder (South Queensferry area) to handle the repair?
Thanks. |
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| items found on a bus |
[Feb. 11th, 2012|11:47 pm] |
Hello all :)
I found a bag on the 33 bus the other day and handed it to the driver..the contents consisted of lots of meds and a kindle (bit odd I know)
I filled out a little form with my details and phone number. Does anyone know the proceedure after I handed it in?
Is there a chance I can claim the kindle if it isnt collected after a certain amount of time (like the police)?
I was thinking of getting the kindle and selling it and giving the money to a charity..I'd rather have that happen than LB keep it, sell it, have it vanish etc.
Looked on their website but couldn't find anything about claiming handed in items? |
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| Roleplaying Thursdays coming to Pulp Fiction |
[Feb. 9th, 2012|09:45 pm] |
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If you've been wondering how to enjoy a weekly roleplaying game, please drop by on Thursday evenings at 6:30! Mark Gould will be running "Against The Dark", a 1920s Pulp-hero horror crossover adventure.
Pizza, drinks, and treats will be available from our in-store cafe.
Pulp Fiction Books: 43 Bread St, Edinburgh, by the Blue Blazer pub.
RSVP here if interested! |
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| Quiet coffee places |
[Feb. 4th, 2012|12:47 pm] |
I have several hours to kill in the city centre tomorrow between rehearsals, and would like to sit somewhere and work on music (for my PhD) with occasional coffees. Does anyone know a place that serves coffee and doesn't play music, and won't mind me taking up a table for a few hours? (Very quiet music is also OK.)
(I'm really not bothered about the quality of the coffee.) |
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| Personal trainer recommendation in Edinburgh |
[Feb. 3rd, 2012|03:17 pm] |
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Hey Edinburgers, I'm looking for recommendations for a personal trainer in Edinburgh, preferably not too far away from the City Centre / Leith area. I'm training for a charity 10k and I also want to lose weight, get in shape, etc etc the usual malarky. Got any recommendations for someone who won't ask me to drink puréed celery to increase my living oxygenisation (long story), I'd really appreciate it. Thanks!
EDIT: Thank you everyone!! I'll chase your recommendations and see what happens. You're all great! :) |
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| restaurants and bars |
[Jan. 31st, 2012|12:27 pm] |
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Can anyone recommend a kind of boho bar/restaurant or a Scottish bar/restaurant I could take two visiting PhD students to? Malt Whiskey Soc is a bit posh for their tastes, so something more boho/shabby chic would be good. |
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| (no subject) |
[Jan. 23rd, 2012|01:05 pm] |
Hi there, I have a voucher for a half price cut, colour & treatment at Mosko hairdressing on Dublin street - if you take it up the whole thing costs around £40ish (£37 for my whole head colour, toner and cut/finish), and I'll get a half price cut after.
Anyone interested? Can post to anywhere :) |
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| Wooden Floor Repairs |
[Jan. 22nd, 2012|09:47 pm] |
Can anyone recommend someone to fix up a wooden floor? We pulled up the lino while refitting the kitchen and the floorboards underneath are generally ok but there's a few cracks that need filling and the whole thing could do with a sand, varnish and a bit of TLC.
Thanks! |
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| Fields and waste-ground |
[Jan. 17th, 2012|05:46 pm] |
Any farmers here? Alternatively, anyone have (or know of) any fields or waste-ground in the vicinity of the 'Burgh that would be available for use by a small group occasionally, for a reasonable consideration?
Doesn't have to be a large space - just not public ground, and not likely to have ramblers/general public/livestock wandering past.
Ta. |
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| What's happening on 19th March this year? |
[Jan. 15th, 2012|02:41 pm] |
Does anyone know if anything important/any medium-to-big-sized events are happening in Edinburgh on or around 19th March? I have family wanting to visit then and they say a lot of hotels are booked out, and are thus asking if that means there's something happening and the city will be extra busy.
Google was my first port of call but I can't see anything from my first sweep (apart from a big rugby game on the 19th LAST year), and I figured someone here might be more clued up on general city happenings than I am.
I'll appreciate any help/info - including "nah, nothing happening that I know of". Thank you :) |
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| Sulphite paper bags - FREE! |
[Jan. 10th, 2012|12:15 pm] |
I have a load of white paper sulphite food grade bags going free to a good home. I've listed them on freecycle and there's a few takers there but I have so many to give away I thought i'd ask here too. Great for sandwiches and baked goods. Perhaps you have a small business and could use them? If you fancy some then leave a comment. Ta! |
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| Key-cutting? |
[Jan. 10th, 2012|12:06 pm] |
Hello Edinburgish lazyweb.
Can anyone recommend reliable and un-extortionate key-cutting places? |
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| Giveaway: scarlet velvet Elizabeth Arden kaftan (some damaged bits) |
[Jan. 8th, 2012|07:42 pm] |
This is a scarlet velvet kaftan, UK sz 18 approx, not 100% sure of fibres but think silk pile with polyester backing. It has gold embroidery around the sleeves and neck, and the label says "Elizabeth Arden". I bought this at Repeat Performance, a posh charity shop on Fillmore St in San Francisco in 2006, so I have no reason to believe it's not genuine.
The cons - the moths got at it and have eaten the velvet pile back to the poly backing in a few places.
So, good for a goth club, a fancy dress costume, a pseudo-period outfit in low light etc etc but not for a black tie do. If you wanted to salvage the fabric for something else, bear in mind the moth damage is in a number of different places, I don't think you would get many pieces out of it.
Does anyone want this? Picture below. It's scarlet, not the dark red that the photo shows it as, as my phone camera isn't great. I'm giving this away as I haven't worn it in 4 years.
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| Oil heater repairs |
[Jan. 4th, 2012|12:31 pm] |
Hello all,
Our (small) office, from which we run a (tiny) arts organisation, has no official heating. We did lots of research, and invested in two portable, oil filled radiators, that run off electricity.
One of them has now gone kaput. We've tried a fuse change, with no success. I've Googled my ass off for places/people that might be able to repair it, but can only find a random person in Falkirk, who never answers his phone.
Does anyone have any recommendations for heating engineers/similar that they could point me towards? We're currently huddled around a single heater, and I'm loathe to send the other for recycling without trying to resurrect it.
Thanks,
Erin |
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| Post Offices Open Today |
[Jan. 3rd, 2012|03:34 pm] |
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Does anyone know if their local Post Office is open today? Each one seems to set its own opening times :-( |
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| Baby changing unit/chest of drawers to a good home |
[Jan. 2nd, 2012|09:03 pm] |
Hi everyone! We have a baby changing unit / chest of drawers to give away to a good home.
It is in good condition considering it's served two children so far. The only issue is that the runners of the drawers lost their ball bearings, so you don't get a super-smooth opening/closing action. The only way to fix that is to replace the runners for all of the drawers, which we couldn't be bothered to do!
So, it's going free to a good home! It's solid pine as far as we know, with darkened steel fittings.
( Click to see pictures... )
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| Ready made gluten free pastry? |
[Dec. 29th, 2011|12:08 pm] |
I'm told it's possible to get ready made gluten free pastry.
Anyone know of anywhere in Edinburgh that sells it, please?
We have a recipe, but, although tasty, it does tend to disintegrate, and therefore isn't much use for pies where you want to decorate the top with shapes...
Thanks. |
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