N. Ireland

Archives for June 2007

Tickets for glens / man utd
Tickets are apparently going on sale for above match at the oval on 1st July. With Ticketmaster. Does anyone know is that midnight tonight/tomorrow ? I have a son who is mad for tickets for this match ? i would either sit up till midnight tonight or go to beds and get up really early and try then. anyone?????
Rechargable batetries from LIDL
Has anyone seen these in any stores. They were supposed to be nationwide.
Parking help please...
Probably a sensible choice. There's nothing worse than desperately looking for parking when you're short of time. How did you get on?
Translink - kilroot to belfast bus route
Not really moneysaving but....there was a petition in my local chemist last week to try to get the kilroot to belfast bus to go up round the abbeycentre, round the roundabout and down again. Dont know if it affects anyone here, but personally I think it would be a godsend (I know its gonna increase journey time and annoy a…
NHS Dentists in E Belfast, North Down
My dentist is changing to Denplan. I object to paying megabucks to them, so anybody know of any good NHS dentists in the area?
Anyone done a straight transfer with H.E?
LMac, the only thing that comes to mind is that allocation is usually done on a points basis and therefore if a house is coming free there may be others that will be much higher on the list. Hopefully they will see it as an easy job just to swap a couple of people around and just do it. Let us know how you get on since it…
Recommendations for Mortages/ Mortages Advisors in Co. Antrim
Hi. I am currently looking into buying a house over the next few months with my partner. We are just starting out and I was wondering if anyone knew of any good mortages out there for first time buyers in Northern Ireland? Also, has anyone any reccomendations on contacts for independant mortage advisors within the…
Laser eye surgery
Has anyone braved this in NI and how much did it cost? I'm very tempted although I may have an unrealistic idea of the costs involved.
Selling a H.E house
Can anyone tell me how long I have to be in my H.E house before I can sell. We bought in June 2003. I thought it was 3yrs but my friend says 5yrs.
Eating Out In Newcastle
Can anyone recommend any good restaurants in Newcastle please? Bonus if they are child friendly(for 3 and 5 year olds). I searched but couldn't find anything for Newcastle. TIA.
£10 enterprise return to dublin
Used a similar offer in May and enjoyed a great day out. http://www.translink.co.uk/enterprise-sss-form2.asp?source=Headline Travel Mon - Sat, 30 June - Sat, 01 September 2007 (inclusive) Booking and payment must be made online at least 3 days prior to travel. Tickets are only valid for the dates and services specified at…
Low fee solicitors in Carrickfergus
Hi, I'm selling my house very shortly as I'm moving to England in September & was wondering if anyone could recommend a cheap reliable solicitor in the Crraickfergus area to handle the sale? I shopped around the different estate agents & was offered commission rates of between 0.4% all in & 1%+extras so it made a big…
Gas Cylinder disposal
I have 2 empty "superser" gas cylinders sitting in the garage- whats the best way to dispose of them?
First Time Buyer - Shower Room Conversion on the cheap please
Hi Just purchased my first house in the Bangor area and unfortunately it's only got a Shower Room. The Room is big enough to accommodate a bath but given money will be very tight any recommendations please on buying/fitting a bath on the cheap? As my knowledge of plumbing ends with fitting a tap washer I'm prepared to get…
real nappies
just wondering if there are many folk here who use real nappies? Ive been thinking of contacting the powers that be to see about holding a nappaccino (an informal coffee shop location to show, demo and chat about nappies) once a month or so in Belfast somewhere but havent a clue what the demand for something like this…
Looking a room to let.. . hints and tips
recently got a new job.. a problem.. its 38 miles from home.. ok so it isnt that much, but it still clocks up 400 miles per week from going to work alone now, salary is ok for a graduate, and im still working in my part time job (more of a case of checking out the other job and havin a back up, rather than the money)…
Reliable fencing supplier in belfast
Hi, I need about 50 feet of fencing supplied and fitted. Any recommendations for fencers in the belfast area?
Maritime Festival - free day out!
Hi everyone Hope that this hasn't been posted before, have done a wee quick search and nothing came up... Next weekend the Maritime Festival is on in Belfast, its mostly a free day out. We went last year and had a wonderful time with DS. Here's a link about it: http://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/maritimefestival/ships.asp :D…
car tuning
I realise this is a bit out on a limb for a money saving site but we are a sensible bunch and im looking for sensible advice! I have a diesel bmw and want to get it remapped but am having difficulties finding anyone who can say which compant to go for. I have found 3 which get good write ups DMS in lisburn Torquetronics in…
Any good Tarmac/block paving people around Belfast?
Hi all, Trying to get some good reliable people to give quote (obviously with the possibility of work) for either tarmacing (preferably) or block paving my driveway. In Belfast area. Many thanks for any help Dazza

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