N. Ireland

Archives for October 2007

facials in northern ireland
I would like to take my mum for a facial for her birthday but funds are low, does anyone know of any reasonable beauty salons in Northern Ireland, the ones on Belfast are all around £35!!
It works again (The site I mean!)
Some good reading over on http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=585089
Bring your own clear plastic bag to the N.Ireland airports...!!
Make sure your liquids are already in a clear bag when you leave the house. Last time I flew they were handing out bags free, but no, at the International I had to pay £1 for the privilege of buying a resealable bag, because the open top bag I had wasn't up to standard. Just to save you all £1.
Renting in Belfast
Where are the best websites for finding shared accomodation i have tried gumtree and flatshare is there anymore sites?
plans for converting garage
I would like to convert a detached garage in back garden into granny flat or failing that knock down and build new dwelling. ive no idea where to start re architect, planning etc, different advice from everybody. has anyone got experience of this - (portstewart area, semi detached house, would be prepared to give up…
Getting Paid for Opinions on Restaurants!
Hi Everyone, Just wondered does anybody know anything about this? Goin to restaurants and rating the place and getting paid for the priviledge?! Would be interested to hear Deb
restaurants newtownabbey
Does anyone know of any nice restaurants in the newtownabbey area, it has to be simple plain english food and not too expensive.
Electric Fireplace package
It has went from painting the living room to a full change of decor:rotfl: Looking for a new electric fireplace suite. Looked online, argos, homebase etc and googled a few more (not many deliver to here:mad: ) Any local suggestions? Budget preferably under £300 thanks!
cheapest place to buy flexable rapid set tile cement?
Calling all builders out there! I have been asked on behalf of family who dont have a computer but are aware of how good this site is,to ask if anyone knows the cheapest place around Belfast ect to buy flexable rapid set tile cement-they require a large amount but its proving very expensive! So if anyone could point them…
Sky Plus & BT
Hi I am hoping to get sky plus installed - can you please tell me if I need a BT landline?. I was with BT years ago but then got NTL. Will I have to pay to reconnect to BT? I am assuming I cannot use my NTL phone line for sky? Thanks:o
Northern ISA Question
I have just checked the Northern Bank website (which is rather poor) but I can't seem to find the answer to my questions so I was hoping somebody on this board could help. Is the Northern ISA rate still at 5.5%? Is there a charge for transferring my Northern ISA to a new one and if so how is it worked out? Thanks.
Postal Scam
I'm not sure if this is just affecting people in Northern Ireland. The information has been circulated round my DH's place of work so thought it might be helpful to make others aware. It has been confirmed by Royal Mail and the Trading Standards Office are making people aware of the following scam: A card is posted through…
where can I learn to fly in NI
I'm trying to find somewhere to take a few lessons but all the websites I visit are dead ends... can anyone help?
SPOOF ebay email doing the rounds
Hi everyone ive already posted this on the ebay board but thought id post here aswell incase some of you dont read that section and get conned!!:eek: I just got an email supposidly from ebay titled ''eBay account renewal notice'' it says i need to renew my account details yearly and to follow the link in the email to do so…
driving experience day out
Not the most informative title sorry but what I'm wondering is, if there is anywhere in NI who provides a service like https://www.driversdreamdays.co.uk
Northern Bank Freedom account
I was in the Northern Bank today lodging a cehque into my cash master account when the lady behind the desk bluntly told me that this account was a waste of time and that I should consider upgrading to a 'Freedom Account'. Does anyone know much about Northerns Freedom accounts and are they worth pursuing?
Easyjet to Palma
Hi Looking to fly to Palma from Belfast next August. I know it's too early to book with Easyjet, but did anyone travel there this summer who can give me an idea of how much it might cost for 3 seats. Thanks
Ikea Thread (merged)
Official MoneySavingExpert.com note: Northern Ireland's first Ikea opens this Thursday (13 December). If you're planning to visit it's worth grabbing a Family card while you're there which gives discounts on items plus free tea or coffee Monday to Friday. Plus, if it's your birthday on Thursday take some photo id with you…
Easy Jet Flights for 2p inc tax Belfast - Gdansk
Easyjet flights to Gdansk are only 2p return from Belfast flights only start on the 30 October and are available to early December should be some value when you get there as I recently returned from poland and food and drink very reasonable
Free Guinness Poker night kits (Merged)
Official MoneySavingExpert.com Note Jun 08: This offer has now closed. Available to North & Southern Ireland only http://www.guinness.com/ie_en/pokernights/intro_home.htm Glass, 2 free cans, poker chips and deck of cards plus a guide to Texas Holdem whatever that is! :beer: They will inform you within 28 days if you have…

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