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N. Ireland
Archives for February 2006
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Help me find a holiday!
Hoping to get a week in the sun in August but the prices I'm being quoted are extortionate! Anyone found a good value holiday from Belfast or Dublin? Not too fussy where we go but it has to be child friendly. Our group comprises 4 adults and 5 children and we would prefer self catering. Any suggestions appreciated.
Chimney sweep in BT8/9??
Hi All, Anyone know a reliable and reasonable priced chimney sweep in the BT8/9 area?? Cheers!!!
Belfast City Council Blue Bin Upgrades possible
Hi Folks, For all those of you that have a small blue bin and want to upgrade to one the size of your normal black bin, just ring the Belfast City Council Waste Management folk: 0800 0328100 and they will replace your old bin with a new one of a decent size. The girl I spoke to reckoned it could take up to 3 weeks max and…
Looking for a builder
Hi there Can anyone recommend any good builders in and around North Down/Strangford (not just price but also in terms of reliability - I'm interested in having a garage conversion done)? Regards P.
O2 abolish cross border mobile roaming charges.
See this article for full details. : http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/02/08/o2_abolishes_roaming_charges/
Postal Strike (merged discussion)
This one's for all you lovers out there... A week to go and the Royal Mail strike shows no signs of being resolved. In fact, the war of words between management and the unions has escalated. Regardless of whose side you're on, I'd just like to remind people that they might wish to make alternative arrangements for sending…
Long black leather coat?
Anyone know where I can get a reasonably priced (cheap) long black leather coat for my teenage son in Lisburn/ Belfast area? Looked in TKmax but they only have 3/4 length ones.
Roofing Contractors
Hi I live in the North Down area, and need your recommendations on a good roofing contractor, as I need some work done on the dormer on my chalet bungalow. I think that wear and tear has just worn away the fascia board at the side however some contractors just think they can charge whatever they want as I am not able to…
Best apliances.
Im in the process of having a new kitchen fitted sometime soon and will require all new appliances , dishwasher , fridge freezer , oven and hob etc. Can anyone suggest what makes should i be looking at with regard to reliability etc.
Reams of Paper? How much?
Hi all, It appears that my supply of paper for my printer is nearly done so time to get some more. Has anyone recommendations on where to buy? I'll probably buy a box, ie 5 reams. So far the best is £2.40 per ream, so £12 per box at Queens. I forgot to ask what weight the paper is but I suspect its 80gsm. Ta.
Will writing recommendations. Banks?
Hi all, I'm being alittle cheeky and asking before doing much research on the matter yet! I wish to write a will. Mainly because I going travelling this year and just in case the worst case scenario happens. Anyway, I know nothing about the process of writing a will. I do not have much to include; mostly…
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