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Welcome to the Knowabloke forum. This is a place to ask questions of the community and get recommendations back. Your questions will be sent in a weekly digest to our members but can also be viewed at any time using this page. You can also use this forum to let us know of good service you have received, companies you want to recommend or just to keep us all up to date with some helpful advice or just to say Hi!
Transfer of video tapes to DVD
By Bratman91, January 26 2010 20:18
I have a Sony Hi8 (mini-cassette) and two NTSC- format (USA) VHS cassettes that I need copying to DVD. Any recommendations as to where I can get this done? No replies
Oven repairs
By Chewitt, January 19 2010 13:56
I think the heating element has gone in my oven. Can anyone recommend a reliable and trustworthy oven repair company/person?
Thanks. 1 reply, January 19 2010 14:35
Window Cleaner
By PatrickNicholas, October 03 2009 19:40
Alun Williams has been cleaning my windows for over 14 years. He is completely reliable, does an excellent job and I can thoroughly recommend him.
... 1 reply, January 15 2010 15:20
Moving House
By Amandarec, October 01 2009 09:22
Can anyone recommend a domestic removal company that will pack as well? No replies
Window Cleaner in Leckhampton
By Chewitt, September 24 2009 18:27
Hi,
My usual window cleaner is no longer doing his round. Can anyone recommend a reliable and good value window cleaner that covers the Leckhampton area?
Thanks! 1 reply, September 25 2009 11:04
Dish Washer Repair
By chrisdavidson, August 18 2009 15:32
just used Paul Welfair from Prestbuty Aplliances - brilliant! Good advice, good value and good job done No replies
Chimney Cap
By philh, August 06 2009 17:37
Can anyone make a recommendation of someone to repair or replace a chimney cap?
Thanks Phil No replies
Chimney pointing
By Mick, July 31 2009 12:52
I am looking for a reliable builder to point a chimney for me on a two storey house. Any recommendations please. No replies
Glass
By Marianne, May 27 2009 10:32
Where can I get glass pieces, i.e. for topping a piece of furniture, and to replace one in a picture frame? 1 reply, July 03 2009 13:02
Sherman Hyde
By jasonhyde, July 03 2009 12:14
Dear all
Please accept our apologies if you have received an email like this already. We have some wonderful friends helping us.
Myself and ... No replies
Man with Van
By PaulHelliwell, June 17 2009 10:54
Anyone know someone with Transit van? Need to move stuff down to Cornwall this weekend. No replies
business boost
By jasonhyde, January 15 2009 21:23
As well as this great site, i am also involved in a business breakfast network. 25 different professionals helping each other gain more business. Look ... 2 replies, last reply June 17 2009 10:52
Fencing
By anna, May 11 2009 12:19
Does anyone know of someone who can put up a bit of fencing for me? Just a weekend job really for extra cash as I can't afford a proper fencing company! Thanks. 1 reply, May 27 2009 10:30
Greenhouse erection
By JimS, May 15 2009 15:12
Anyone know of anyone who erects greenhouses in Cheltenham?.
Jim No replies
Laminate flooring
By JimS, May 12 2008 12:34
Anyone know of anyone who lays Laminate Flooring in Cheltenham.I'm under extreme pressure to get the hall done.
Jim 3 replies, last reply May 15 2009 15:11
Dishwasher Repairs?
By chrisdavidson, May 01 2009 10:39
My dishwasher is acting up - not sure if its on its last legs or just needs a a skilled "tweak". Can anyone recommend an engineer? No replies
Carpet Cleaner
By rachelt, April 24 2009 13:44
Just thought i'd share this gem...My husband and i wanted our carpets cleaned and thought about hiring a carpet cleaner to do it ourselves. Then we w ... No replies
The Swan at Coombe Hill
By DannySykes, March 14 2009 12:11
An earlier post by one of the other KAB members prompted us to try the Swan at Coombe Hill as we travelled back from Tewkesbury recently. I knew of it ... 2 replies, last reply March 20 2009 10:41
upholsterer needed
By andrew, February 17 2009 21:57
hi, does anyone know a good upholsterer, need some replacement seat coverings for my business premisses.
many thanks, andrew 2 replies, last reply March 04 2009 23:08
Patio
By JoH, March 01 2009 14:09
Can anyone recommend a good company to design and lay a small garden patio? No replies
The Swan, Coombe Hill, Tewkesbury Road
By MaverickMike, February 21 2009 11:29
Visited on a Friday lunchtime with my family - excellent service and great menu choice, with food cooked to order which was well worth the wait. Uley ... No replies
Best Chinese?
By mark, October 27 2008 12:34
Which Chinese restaurant do people prefer in Cheltenham?
Rubys? Mayflower?
Any good/bad experiences people want to share? 3 replies, last reply February 21 2009 11:23
Brickhampton
By BobKeenan, February 18 2009 22:13
just before Christmas Brickhampton Golf Club did a deal for a round of golf and a meal for four for £60. Can you ask if they intend to repete the offe ... No replies
Loft ladders
By Harrington66, December 02 2008 22:57
Can anyone recommend a reliable bloke who fits loft ladders professionally? 1 reply, January 03 2009 15:27
dvd/video repair
By BobKeenan, December 06 2008 11:11
Can anyone advise me on where to take a faulty Toshiba dvd/video recorder. When playing I only get sound and no picture. No replies
Landscapers and Gardeners
By Andy, November 12 2008 09:58
Does anyone know of any really good Gardeners or Landscapers? 2 replies, last reply December 05 2008 18:56
Painters and Decorators
By mark, March 10 2008 10:30
I have noticed we don't have any painters and decorators on the site yet.
Has anyone had any really good experiences with any painters/decorators t ... 5 replies, last reply December 02 2008 22:49
Dishwasher Repair
By Andy, October 27 2008 09:36
Does anyone know a good reliable 'Dishwasher Repair Man'? Ours has just packed up,the wife's giving me an ear-full, and my hands are looking terrible :) HELP!!!! 2 replies, last reply November 24 2008 15:41
thank you
By Ann, November 02 2008 15:22
Hi had a big problem Friday night, husband had just come out of hospital and the central heating failed,son away. where do you find a plumber at the ... 1 reply, November 03 2008 16:29
Hedgetrimmer repairs
By peterleahy, October 12 2008 19:48
Does anyone know a good repair place. i have a fairly new Bosch Hedge Trimmer that jammed on a hedge branch and now no longers works.
1 reply, October 27 2008 09:40
Selling my home
By CraigBurrows, October 25 2008 20:31
Any one out there looking for a fantastic home in the Hatherley area of Cheltenham, Bournside catchment area, extended four bedroom semi, is on with A ... No replies
Harleys
By Pete, October 15 2008 16:24
Interested to know if anyone has had any dealings with the new Harley dealership in town, dropped in there earlier this week and met a very helpful sa ... 1 reply, October 15 2008 17:54
Cheltenham Estate agents
By caitlin, October 15 2008 11:04
I just want to say a big THANK-YOU to Cheltenham Estate Agents (Rodney Road) for finding me a fantastic new home for myself and my son.They did their ... No replies
Any reliable roofers?
By RichClaridge, September 22 2008 14:55
Has anyone used a good, reliable roofing company in Cheltenham and can recommend them for a re-tiling job on a house? Many thanks. 2 replies, last reply October 12 2008 13:45
Merlot Restaurant
By RichClaridge, April 28 2008 17:20
Had a very good night out at Merlot Restaurant recently. We sat at the long table by the bar. The waitress was really good, great service, not too ove ... 3 replies, last reply October 01 2008 20:40
Zizzi's Restaurant Cheltenham
By MaverickMike, October 01 2008 20:36
I have dined at Zizzi twice in the last few weeks - great architectural wow factor, albeit a bit blasphemous (it's a gothic church) - and it isn't as ... No replies
Zizzi's Restaurant Cheltenham
By Hooky, June 27 2008 14:09
Went there with 15 people and had an aweful meal. They sat us upstairs and waited 1.5 hours for the starters to arrive. Assistant manager was rude and ... 1 reply, September 15 2008 20:43
The Green Dragon Inn at Cowley
By DannySykes, July 31 2008 21:16
I just wanted to fire a post on about how much me and the missus have fallen back in love with the Green Dragon at Cowley. We've been going for years ... No replies
Photography
By Stikklebrik, May 26 2008 22:02
I've seen on the site that there is nothing for photography, whether it's portrait, wedding, sports or anything like that.
Can I suggest www.sjphot ... 1 reply, July 12 2008 19:18
Odd Job Man
By Ann, June 14 2008 09:24
Does anyone know, or has used a reliable and trustworthy oddjob man/woman who can help fix a few things around my home. Reasonably priced as I am retired. 4 replies, last reply July 03 2008 15:48
Bike ramp
By Pete, June 27 2008 15:19
I need a hydraulic motorbike ramp/stand, anyone know of somewhere local i can get one? 1 reply, June 29 2008 22:26
The Daffodil Restaurant
By Andy, April 10 2008 14:14
Has anybody been to the 'Daffodil' in Suffolk Parade,Cheltenham since the new refurb, tempted to go, but some feedback would be nice! 11 replies, last reply June 20 2008 19:22
Car Port
By BobKeenan, June 10 2008 15:28
I need someone to give me a quote for a car port. Can anyone reccomend someone. 1 reply, June 10 2008 21:11
Lambretta MOT
By Pete, June 05 2008 10:13
Can anyone let me know where in Cheltenham i can get a Lambretta scooter MOT'd 3 replies, last reply June 10 2008 15:25
Flynns Restaurant
By NeilMacdonald, June 10 2008 09:23
Enjoyed a cracking meal at Flynns on Saturday evening, had to wait in the bar for a table nearly left but glad we didn't. No replies
Mantra Tattoo Studio
By Bo, April 28 2008 11:45
I would like to recommend 'Mantra Tatoo Studio' in Cheltenham. Mark does all my artwork, but all the artists there are great.
If you want to get 'Inked' go to Mantra 11 replies, last reply June 08 2008 19:34
Know a hedge trimmer?
By Mike W, May 27 2008 12:41
Can anyone recommend a reliable and good value for money person or company that would undertake trimming a huge yew hedge? Please advise! 1 reply, June 07 2008 21:35
painter and decorater
By liz, June 02 2008 18:27
I've found a good painter and decorator called Darren Snow,he made a great job of painting the outside of my house,he's very hardworking,reliable,turn ... No replies
Know a good roofer?
By SimonD, March 14 2008 18:03
There's a load of houses near me that have got the odd roof slate slipped down and hanging off from the gutters. Anyone know a good roofer looking f ... 1 reply, May 18 2008 16:46
A useful website for you at work: businessballs.com
By Peter House, May 16 2008 17:38
This s not an advert!
I have recently come across a really useful work related website. It doesn't matter if you're writing a business plan, a repor ... No replies
Nandos
By AndyNicholls, May 14 2008 20:09
Located in the brewery just across from the cinema this is where we always find ourselves if we go out to eat!
The service is very prompt and your fo ... No replies
Printer Cartridges
By PatrickNicholas, May 12 2008 11:24
For a number of years I have been buying my cartridges from www.choicestationery.co.uk
The are compatible with most kinds of computer and a very cheap. 1 reply, May 12 2008 12:29
Fancy a free haircut?
By Andy, February 17 2008 15:00
Until further notice, if you recommend a business to us and we approach them and they sign up with us, then you are entitled to one free gentlemen's h ... 3 replies, last reply May 10 2008 11:46
Patio cleaner fluid?
By peterleahy, April 28 2008 23:28
Its that time of year where I have just jet blasted the Patio but there are stubborn tar like marks(what the hell do birds eat!). Can anyone recommend ... 2 replies, last reply May 07 2008 23:11
OpenOffice.Org
By mark scarborough, April 28 2008 23:46
Has anyone been using OpenOffice over the last few months and can they recommend or not? 3 replies, last reply May 07 2008 23:00
Dreams
By PatrickNicholas, April 24 2008 15:56
For a few years now a friend of mine, in her late 70's, has been troubled by dreams and nightmares. They started soon after the death of her husband. ... 1 reply, May 01 2008 15:35
There is not a section for Computers sales or services
By lawnfan, April 20 2008 12:40
Or am I missing something ?
I use www.gloucestercomputers.co.uk they are fast cheap and friendly 3 replies, last reply April 28 2008 23:37
Cartridge World
By RichClaridge, April 28 2008 17:26
Anyone noticed how much ink cartridges for printers cost at Staples??! Sometimes it can be cheaper to buy a new printer - but this kinda screws with t ... 2 replies, last reply April 28 2008 23:34
Wedding car hire
By Amandarec, March 31 2008 16:17
I'm getting married this year & wondered if anyone could recommend a good chauffeur service. I just need one car (an old classic would be great) to fe ... 3 replies, last reply April 21 2008 21:37
Those difficult questions
By Peter House, April 05 2008 17:19
What's an occasional table the rest of the time?
Know any more like that one? 1 reply, April 08 2008 21:28
Financial advice for elderly care
By Peter House, March 30 2008 09:22
My mother has reached that stage in her life where she needs to go into a care home, the trouble is they are so expensive. Does anyone know or has de ... No replies
Unwanted train tickets
By PatrickNicholas, March 20 2008 16:56
A friend has purchased some train ticket which she no longer needs. She has asked if anyone would like to have them for free.
There are two single ... No replies
Roof Tiles To Be Cleaned
By Andy, March 18 2008 08:20
Does anybody know of anyone that cleans roof tiles on houses. No replies
Comedy Nights at the town hall
By DannySykes, March 17 2008 17:23
Anyone know if the 'Howlers' comedy nights at the town hall are any good? I accept that its gonna depend on whos on but any experiences of if its a go ... 1 reply, March 17 2008 17:34
Gap Year for young people in Hong Kong
By PatrickNicholas, March 11 2008 16:13
I am currently recruiting young people, either pre University or post University, to spend a year in Hong Kong working as teaching assistants in kinde ... No replies
Wembley Tickets
By Andy, February 17 2008 16:46
Does anyone have or can they get hold of two tickets for the Carling Cup final next Sunday, preferably the Spurs end. 2 replies, last reply February 25 2008 16:18
Welcome to the Knowabloke forum
By Admin, February 17 2008 14:55
Welcome to the Knowabloke forum. As promised, we are providing a place where our members can recommend new businesses or leave feedback on ones not li ... No replies
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