nwalch

Does anyone know where I get can bags of lawn dressing in South Sheffield. Birley Garden Centre used to stock it but they've not had it a year or two and I'm struggling to find anywhere else that has it nearby.

Any pubs or venues got live music on this bank holiday Monday. Looking for something in the afternoon with a few bands on. Plenty on a Sunday but can not find anything for Monday.

Thanks Andy. I suspected as much. Shame but its understandable as you say with not much else round there these days.

Anyone know what's happened to this place as it was shut the last couple of nights out when I've been passed. Gutted if its closed as been eating there for more years then I care to remember.

I thought I saw something in The Star about one opening a year or so back. Can anyone remind me where it is.

After 10 safe years one of the panes of glass in my greenhouse has broken. Can anyone recommend somewhere to buy a sheet of 24 x 24 inch 3mm thick glass to replace it.

I've used 9 x 2 roofing timbers, you can get them from reclamation yards. 50-60p a foot.

Do you know the reclamation yards are in Sheffield (SE if possible).

Please be careful about taking barrels from outside businesses if you don't have specific permission. Not only could the barrels have contained toxic chemicals that need specialist disposal or cleaning before reuse, but in a lot of instances they are outdoors awaiting collection by the company who supplied the ingredients and the business that they are outside of are likely to get charged for each barrel that goes missing.

 

Industrial coolants, lubricants and the like are all supplied in barrels but the barrels are all on a deposit and return basis. They aren't left outside for disposal and it is theft to take them (not implying that you would just take them nwalch, just trying to dissuade the 'if it's left there they obviously want it to be taken' brigade).

The blue barrels have contained food stuff so they should generally be ok to use once washed out. I would obviously ask for them first (I'm happy to buy them for a small price if I can find them locally).

Many people including myself grow carrots in discarded baths -free and definitely classed as 're-use'.

 

If you really want barrels (which I think are too deep for carrots - lots of soil, not much surface area?), then I believe Stokes Paints on Little London Road, Heeley do them. I think the inside will be covered in paint so go for emulsion if poss but I think they are free.

I did unearth a couple of baths on the allotment (it has been a jungle for a good few years before I took it on) and was going to use them to collect water until I got something more permenant sorted but I could use them for carrots.

I'd also noticed that builders use some sort of tub (regtangular and about 18in deep) for mixing things up in (cement\plaster?). I've never been able to find out what they are called so have found it difficult to track them down.

I'm after some blue barrels (http://www.dvfuels.co.uk/product.asp?pid=10) or something similar to grow carrots in. Does anyone know where I can buy them locally or suggest something else that would be suitable. They need to be about 2 foot deep to avoid carrot fly.

Try Wentworth Sawmills.

Barrowfield Lane, Wentworth, Rotherham, South Yorkshire S62 7TP

Tel: 01226 742206

Bit of a drive to their shop but they deliver to Sheffield.

Can anyone recommend a company to install a loft ladder. I saw a company advertising on the front page of either the Sheffield Gazette or Eckington Leader for a few weeks but I forgot to save a copy. Does anyone remember who it was?

there's only really 2 big hitters that can cover the whole of sheffield -RCA taxis or Mercury taxis. Firms with more drivers means your less likely to wait for a taxi simple as.

 

RUBBISH. The two big firms mentioned above take bookings (many hours before) and then look for a driver in your area 5 mins before the booking is due. If there is non free at the time or are a lot of people waiting then you can be waiting for an hour plus for your 'pre booked taxi'. The only exception is if you are going for a train as they know they are liable for any costs if you miss it.

At least he turned up. You ring for a cab in Mosborough and they never turn up. When you chased the taxi firm they say they are trying to find you one. Despite the fact you booked 8 hours earlier.

Most of the big cab firms have ring back so they dont need to sound their horns.

I've got an old TV and hifi that I'd rather give to charity/anyone who can make use of it rather than send it down the tip.

Does anyone know of any charities that would be interested or the best place to advertise them.