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Leon to Belstead and 9 more areas

Recruitment Agencies

If anyone has recently searched for a manufacturing or production job in Ipswich they will find that 95% of vacancies are temporary and only available through a recruitment agency, not the manufacturer themselves. Recruitment agencies have made it so ... more »
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Sentinel R
My former flatmate was stuck in this system with the driving agencies...one minute called at 5 am...next minute no work for a week. Treated like scum by the contracted staff at the companies all could only hope to hear for a real job coming up. Couldnt ... more »
gillyB
I don't think they're bad for the country. Having seen 1st hand how much more complicated and lengthy it makes the progress to actually progress to the interview stage, I don't think that's helpful.
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Sentinel R to Castle Hill and 9 more areas

Good local mechanic?

Can anyone recommend a good, affordable local mechanic that can undertake electrical work on an 06 vauxhall? I have a problem with an ESP warning light that keeps coming on and they keep resetting it at the dealership. Last time I had it done they ... more »
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Watchfull
Have a word with Franie, Central motors Thurleston Lane Whitton 462363 or 410176 explain to him the problem,if he can do it he will tell you then and there, his prices are fair
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Roy S to Akenham and 9 more areas

Whitehouse Community Centre

This Saturday 25th there is a great night at the Centre. There is cabaret with Richard Wymark a great ventriloquist  and Chelsea Francis a female vocalist. The Centre is open for anyone to come along and anyone can join, but people living in the North ... more »
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Jean G
roy s thanks for telling streetlifers about this cabaret night me and some friends will be supporting the event . I have been to the whitehouse community centre two or three times to variouse gigs you have had up there , and I am impressed with the ... more »
Roy S
Look forward to seeing you there, hope you enjoy it
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John E to Castle Hill and 9 more areas

Ipswich going down hill fast

In recent times living in the ip1 area of town has become most unpleasant mostly due to the anti social activities of the scrap metal collectors and their associates' who gather in large numbers outside their houses shouting,loud stereos, intimidating ... more »
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Elaine D
No in our case it was a rental property with a private landlord, who was known to the police for his 'couldn't care less' attitude
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Castle Hill Community Centre to Akenham and 10 more areas

We would like to set up a group for men, any ideas and volunteers?

We would like to set up a group for men here at Castle Hill Community Centre, may be a discussion group on a specific subject or maybe just a general discussion group. Anything to help these lonely men out there to go out of their house and make new ... more »
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Castle Hill Community Centre
Thanks all for your suggestions, which are great. We are hoping to start a new group very soon. I will keep you updated. Please carry on commenting. Lots of ideas are better than none!!!
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Burns Road to Akenham and 9 more areas

Charity Quiz

Hi all, We are holding a quiz at St Pancras School on Stratford Road this Thursday night to try and raise much needed funds for the school. Teams of up to 6 required. £5 per person which includes finger nibbles. Cash prize for the winning team. ... more »

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St Pancras Primary School

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Brian H to Castle Hill and 9 more areas

Empty gas bottle

Hi, has anyone got an empty gas they don't want? I need to buy a new gas cylinder for a bbq and being a first-time customer I haven't got an empty cylinder to p/ex. Which means that the gas suppliers charge approx. £30 to start the supply process (bit of ... more »
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S here
to get a gas bottle you have to pay (rent) for bottle and money for gas if you supply a bottle you only pay for gas I think you will find it in most places if someone know different let us know
Trevor G
I got mine from B & Q, you buy the gas and pay a deposit to cover the bottle, should you return the bottle at some point, the deposit is returned. Keep the paperwork however.
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Matt C to Akenham and 9 more areas

Dry cleaners

Can someone recommend us a good dry cleaners to have my wife's wedding dress cleaned. Thanks Matt
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Hayley S
Hi matt. Try fircroft road launderette, would imagine they do wedding dresses. I used them for my duvet and it was good service and price. Would definitely use again.
Glen H
Lennox dry cleaners on Sheldrake Drive. Live just up the road so have known John there for about 15 years. Always been a great service for all types of laundry :)
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Ipswich Lad to Belstead and 9 more areas

Heating Engineer

Does anyone know a RELIABLE heating engineer or plumber that can sort out a problem with a heating system (it's probably just a valve). By RELIABLE I mean someone who turns up when he says he will, and answers his phone. I'm afraid I'm not having much ... more »
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Sally M
We use gaspro for our central heating and gas work, never had a problem with them, don't recommend unnecessary work, and respond every time. 01473 725882.
Stu L
We always use Parrish & Mellor - 727972.
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