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Archives for November 2008

emergencgy passport?
wondering if anyone can help, due to fly out on an internal uk flight next weekend but I can't find my passport, I did apply for an urgent citizen card last week which has a 4 day turnaround but I'm slightly nervous about the post office actually being able to deliver in the timescale, can you still get an emergency…
Parking in city centre
Please could someone tell me the cheapest place to park in Belfast city centre tomorrow for about 6 hours? TIA The Doctor:cheesy:
BHS Crimbo Tree
Every year there is a Xmas tree in British Home Stores with names of children on it, and you can buy a present for them. Apparently this year social services haven't given it to the store (too busy one would presume!). Does anyone know of a similar scheme anywhere in Belfast. Thnx in advance!
Dodge Caliber NI drivers
Hi Folks Looking some local feedback on the dodge caliber . Ive seen very little of these cars on the road but i think that they look good value for money . Anyone here driving one ? Very few dealerships sales here compared to across the water . Any good deals local . In fact any feedback on this motor would be well…
Reliable Roofer
Can anyone recommend a reliable roofer in Belfast area. Probably (hoping) a small job replacing felt under a few slates?
ps3 deals
anyone know of any deals avail locally (belfast) on the PS3 approaching the current amazon one ps3 + 2 games + 1 blu ray + hdmi cable + blu ray remote for 299
noise insulation slabs?
I have been reading a couple of other websites about noise insulation and a couple have mentioned heavy density insulation slabs from a place called Wickes in England. I checked and they have no stores over here. Wondering does anyone know any stores here that sell the same type of things? Thanks
Cheap sports/designer gear
After the demise of 'Sports factory' it thought that was it however by accident came across 'Sports direct' . They have heavilly discounted sports gear as well as hiking gear and fashion/designer gear. I bought 2 pairs of Kangol Jeans marked 49.99 for 14.99 each. There are branches in Boucher crescent, yorkgate,…
Whats beside JD sports in donegal place?
Random question I know but really need to know ASAP. Forgot to look when I was there and now not sure if it is eason/body shop/levis shop or other. Thanks
Reliable Corgi gas fitter Lurgan area
Can anyone recommend a reliable Cori gas fitter who is reasonable to pay and will work in the Lurgan area?
E7 storage Heaters
Does anyone know where i would get 2 of the above. My mothers house is ex housing exec and still has the old E7 storage heaters in. she owns the house now so Housing Exec not liable.There is 2 of them not working and think they may need replaced. cant think where i would buy these ? anyone ?
where to buy a small shoulder bag/rucksack
I'll be cycling to work during the winter months and I'm looking for a small rucksack to carry my lunch, etc. I have seen small monostrap rucksacks which look cool on ebay and I'm wondering if anyone has seen anything similar in the shops in N.Ireland. I've checked argos and Tesco and the only thing I can see which is a…
Dentists
Hi,anyone know any dentists(preferably in the East Belfast area) that are taking on new NHS patients?
moving from northern ireland to dewsbury
I am getting married soon and moving from northern ireland to dewsbury, west yorkshire where my fiancee lives. I have very limited funds for my move over. Any suggestions?
Enterprise Belfast to Dublin promotional fare
I'm urgently trying to book a day return to Dublin on 6 December and the website is telling me that 'there are not enough seats left on the return journey'. I'm going with a big group and obviously want to travel with everyone else. Can anybody advise me if there's anything I can do? I can book an earlier or later return…
New Years Day In Belfast
Sorry if this is off topic :( Im working new years eve so was thinking of booking into a hotel in Belfast city centre on new years day for the night with the girlfriend to keep the peace :) Would any of the shops/ bars / restaurants be open on new years day or would we confined to the hotel? Thanks for looking...
Cullybackey Eggs
Anyone have ideas where my kids can sell their daily laid free range eggs in the Cullybackey/Ballymena area. They are only selling them £1 for 6 for their pocket money..... Any takers?? Any ideas??:j Thanks....:rolleyes:
Where does a good deal for eating out midweek?
We are heading out for a meal tonight for my sisters hen night (last minute i know) and i wanted to know if there is anywhere in the belfast/antrim/lisburn area that does a good midweek meal deal? Thanks :)
can you approach council/DSS to make house available to rent to their tenants?
Can you do this? Can you make your house available to the council /dss to rent out to council tenants. Have read about in england but don't know if we can do it here. Anyone know anything about this? Thanks
Utv
Cancelled my broadband with them yesterday and now they want modem and £60 cancellation fee.!!! I paid £25 for modem when joining up several years ago but their CS state that the £25 was not the full value so must be returned..Can i claim the £25 back??? Thanks

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