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 ====== Nearby Essential Shops and Services ====== ====== Nearby Essential Shops and Services ======
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-:QUESTION: //There are questions about this page on the [[talk:nearby_essential_shops_and_services|Discussion about Nearby Shops and Services page]]// 
  
 By 'nearby' we mean approximately a half-mile radius: a distance that (allowing for the awkwardness of getting to and from the SEC) someone of average walking speed can get to in less than 15 minutes. We are aware that this does not apply to everyone.  By 'nearby' we mean approximately a half-mile radius: a distance that (allowing for the awkwardness of getting to and from the SEC) someone of average walking speed can get to in less than 15 minutes. We are aware that this does not apply to everyone. 
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-===== Medical Emergencies ===== 
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-<WRAP round box 600px Center> 
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-**In an Emergency: Call 999 on a telephone** 
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-**If Urgent or Unsure: Call 111 on a telephone** 
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-**Closest Accident and Emergency Unit: Queen Elizabeth Hospital** 
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-**At-Con: TBC ** 
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-</WRAP> 
  
 ===== COVID Testing ===== ===== COVID Testing =====
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 Chemists in the UK primarily sell medicines and related items. They also each have a trained professional pharmacist on duty at all times when open, who is available to consult with no bookings, about a range of common ailments. Chemists in the UK primarily sell medicines and related items. They also each have a trained professional pharmacist on duty at all times when open, who is available to consult with no bookings, about a range of common ailments.
  
-They are not a direct equivalent for the American drugstore, though many have a small food section now: often just sandwiches and bottled drinks. If that's what you're after, there are better options.+They are not a direct equivalent for the American drugstore, though many have a small food section now: often just sandwiches and bottled drinks. If food is what you're after, there are better options.
  
 ==== Reach Pharmacy ==== ==== Reach Pharmacy ====
  
 +[[locations: Reach Pharmacy]] 
 ==== Boots the Chemist ==== ==== Boots the Chemist ====
-What3Words: [[https://w3w.co/fairly.cave.sports|///fairly.cave.sports]]+ 
 +[[locations:Boots the Chemist]]
  
 ==== LG Pharmacy ==== ==== LG Pharmacy ====
  
 +[[locations:LG Pharmacy]]
 ===== Laundry ===== ===== Laundry =====
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 +If you're in one of the local hotels then undoubtedly there will be an (expensive) wash and/or dry-clean service available. However: alternatives to this are available.
  
 ==== Majestic Laundrette ==== ==== Majestic Laundrette ====
-[[http://www.majesticlaundrette.co.uk|http://www.majesticlaundrette.co.uk]] 
  
-1110 Argyle St., Finnieston, Glasgow+[[locations: Majestic Laundrette]]
  
-Hours: Monday thru Saturday 09:00-17:00+Very helpful staff, the machines work, laundry soap available for purchase per load. One large load, split to two dryer loads, takes about 1 1/2 hours from start to dry. Service washes (soap included) and dry cleaning both available. 
  
-Very helpful staff, the machines work, laundry soap available for purchase per load. One large load, split to two dryer loads, takes about 1 1/2 hours from start to dry. The place is small so there is not a lot of work space but the staff will move for you to be able to fold. It's an old building with a lot of punk and other concert signs to keep your eyes busy while you wait. Next door to a restaurant, across from a coffee stand, and 3 doors from a chemist/pharmacy. One block from the Sainsbury.+==== Collection / Delivery Laundry services ====
  
-===== Post Office =====+:TO-DO: 
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 +===== Post Offices =====
  
 ==== Sandyford Post Office ==== ==== Sandyford Post Office ====
  
-The nearest post office is on Argyle Street.  +[[locations:sandyford_post_office|Sandyford Post Office]] is on Argyle Street. Post letters, parcels, postcards etc here, as well as  buy stamps, birthday and event cards, postcards and limited stationery. Does not have much in the way of packing materials.
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-What3Words: [[https://w3w.co/dozen.armed.elder|///dozen.armed.elder]]+
  
 ==== Amazon Collection Point ==== ==== Amazon Collection Point ====
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 +The closest Amazon locker is named Umar, and is located in the [[locations:premier_inn|Premier Inn]] just over the Clyde to the south of the SEC. It is available 24 hours per day.
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 +The second closest locker is named Diaz and is located at the [[location:nisa|Nisa Convenience Store]] at 70 Lancefield Quay, G3 8JF.
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 +If neither of those are available, then there is counter service at [[locations:kanco|Kanco Newsagents]] at 1100 Argyle Street, G3 8LY, from 0530 to 2315 each day.
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 ==== UPS Access Point ==== ==== UPS Access Point ====
  
 +The closest UPS drop-off point is at [[locations:the_fone_zone|The Fone Zone]] at 1153 Argyle Street, G3 8TB. Last drop-off time for express and international is 1500, for regular service 1800.
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 +The second-closest drop-off point is at [[locations:berts_store|Bert's Store]] at 358 Paisley Road West, G51 1BG. Last drop-off time for express and international is 1500, for regular service 1100. Near to Cessnock Subway station.
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 +===== Veterinary Surgery =====
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 +==== Vets Now ====
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 +[[locations:Vets_Now|Vets Now]] provides a 24-hour emergency veterinary care service for dogs, cats and other small animals. 
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 +===== Technology Repair =====
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 +==== iRepair ====
  
 +Smashed your phone screen? Lost your charger? [[locations: iRepair]] will help you out.
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