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Archives for October 2006

Excellent christmas idea!
My fiance and i have decided that instead of buying lots of presents before christmas we will hit the January sales and hopefully get a lot more stuff that way! I think its a great idea, i get to pick my own stuff and ill get more more more!!! :j
Whittard of Chelsea coffee 'grocer' now in Junction 1, Antrim
Whittard's has finally opened an outlet in Northern Ireland. No more having to order in bulk off their website or stock up any time one goes to England. The unit at Junction One is nice and big with a good array of fresh coffee beans as well as pre-ground and flavoured varieties. Lots of tea too. Many Christmas gift sets…
Good Thai Restaurants in Co Down?
Does anyone know a restarant that cooks only decent Thai food? Having tasted it on hols recently I have decided not to eat Chinese food again ( 4 months now!) as it doesn't come close.
Smyths Voucher
After talking to my sister I have discovered that Smyth's Toys have had a mail shot and there is a voucher contained in it for £10 of £75 spend. As I received no mail last week at all - (ahhhh)- I know for a fact that I have not received it. Anybody out there who has one they don't need, or anyone any suggestions as to how…
NTL hd??
does anyone know if the cable company ntl are planning HD programmes?
window cleaner in south east belfast
Hi, I am hoping to sell my house in the next few weeks and I am trying to find a window cleaner in the Rosetta area for a one off clean rather than on a rota basis. Does anyone know of any? I tried window cleaners in yellow pages but they just do contracts like schools and offices. Thanks
Weekend away
Any hotel recommendations for weekend away? North or South, but not too far south as I don't want to spend half the weekend travelling.
George Best bank notes to be issued
The Ulster Bank is to issue the limited edition notes as a tribute to the footballing genius next month to mark the first anniversary of his death. The celebration of one of Northern Ireland`s best-known sporting heroes will feature George Best in both his Northern Ireland and Manchester United strips. Click here!
homebuy direct
has anyone got any info onhomebuy direct i hear they have apparently gone into administration
wedding dress- charity shops
hi does anyone know where the best charity shops are in northern ireland for wedding dresses? thanks
ARGOS excluding NI in vouchers-im not happy
Just to let you all know we are being excluded from the argos £5 and £10 vouchers this year-i wait every year for this offer as it really helps with the kids xmas toys but this year argos have seen fit to exclude us and i think its really not fair. WHY now?what have we done?its racism(sort of!!) what do you all think-can…
Open Space Management Charges
Looking for some advice here guys. Was reading the post about ground rent and I have a similar predicament, albeit with a different charge. I received a bill a short while ago for "Open Space Management", basically stating that maintenance of the open spaces in the development (roadside verges, kids play park etc) are not…
Bratz Diamondz
My daughter is nearly 6 and wants this years Bratz for Christmas - Bratz Diamondz, currently the dolls are selling for £24.99. However Smyths toys have a special offer on and I bought the said dolls yesterday in the Boucher Road shop for £14.99 each. Now they may well come down everywhere before Christmas but I did not…
so excited!
I've been on MSE for a month or two now and only just now noticed the NI board! I'm from Belfast but living in Reading, Bekshire I am reading all these posts in a NIrish accent LOL lovely to hear voices from home :D Will definitley be on here a LOT Jill:T
Ground Rent
Hey again, I seem to be full of questions tonight! I'm just not sure who to ask about this, and because I've had a load of questions answered by this site by just searching, I thought I'd ask you guys. I bought my house Sept 05 and in July 06 I received a bill for outstanding ground rent. I knew we would have ground rent…
Smoke Detectors
Hey, Not sure if this is in the right place but here goes anyhow............Does anyone know where I could get hold of some free smoke detectors for my mum and dad? They are both OAPs and on benefits. I saw a thread on the main site saying that some local councils and fire stations in England were offering them free. My…
Nurseries in Belfast (East?)
Hi Folks, Can anyone reccommend any decent nurseries in East Belfast? I've been around to visit two (wee care and the Mulberry bush) and liked Wee Care very much, but this being my first child and the baby not even born yet I'm still open to other options. Any thoughts about local nurseries would be great! Thanks, BatCat
B&Q Coleraine fire-damage sale Friday 20th October
B&Q in Coleraine is opening again tomorrow after the firebombing & is offering half price savings on fire damaged stock - might be worth a look.
Sale in BUDGET(Closing down bargains)(MERGED)
Got a £180 barbeque for £44 Got a 3ft by 3ft gasebo for £8.55 BARGAINS :)
Mplex pcs
I have an Mplex flyer and was wondering if anyone's bought a pc off them. They seem good value with very competitive pricing.

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