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Archives for November 2008

Where to buy new central heating radiators?
Can anyone recommend a good place to buy new double panel convector radiators in or around Belfast? We need to replace a couple and, from doing a web search, there seems to be a vast difference in price from place to place and between makes. Is one make really any more efficient than the rest? Nothing in our house seems to…
Quidco Crimbo Bingo
Hi to everyone in N.I!!:T For anyone that uses quidco to get cahback on internet shopping/insurance or whatever else is on offer I have started a crimbo card & 3 other people can join if you plan to do any xmas shoppin through quidco to get cashback! :j PM me if you want to join my crimbo bingo card & I will send you my…
Family Fund grant and World of Appliance?
Hi There! I have just been in receipt of a family fund appliance grant - however they say that Currys no longer deals with their appliance grants in Northern Ireland and instead that it is a company called World of Appliance? I have tried to look around the net for more info on the company but can't find anything. Does…
NI Mortgage arrears
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/7729106.stm
someone or something to insulate house against noise
We live in a semi detached house and are plagued with noise from next door. We have already spoken to them to keep music down etc and they have done so a little. However we just can hear so much from them - doors closing, cupboards closing, hum of tv, dog barking in their kitchen and when we are in bed in the morning when…
Christmas tree query...
Hi All. I know it is a little pre-mature but it is my partner and I's first christmas living together and we are planning on buying a REAL tree in a few weeks at LEAST. From family and friends they always say buying a real tree is a pain in the neck as the pines fall off the tree frequently. My question is does anyone know…
Buying back from Co-Ownership
I purhased my property about 6months ago and bought through co-ownership. I am considering buying back a % seeing as the market is still dropping slightly! If I try to purchase say 5%, will they do their equity valuation at todays value? I bought my house for £130,000 and I work in an estate agents so I know the value…
GBK excluding northern ireland..im cross!
Did anyone else notice the super print and click offer on the main site for Gourmet burger kitchen 2 for 1 offer??? I thought great i shall have a nice wee lunch to try them out ( we are all aware how expensive Victoria square is to eat in...and shop!) but Nooooooo EXCLUDES NORTHERN IRELAND :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: Now if…
NI Presbyterian mutual society, Short of funds for withdrawal?
Anybody in NORTHERN Ireland save with them ? Should you be worried? Please Write your comments on this forum Belfast Telegraph Wednesday, 12 November 2008 "The credit crunch reached the church today when it was announced the Presbyterian Mutual Society, with assets of some £300 million, was unable to meet massive demand…
car insurance
hi, can anyone help please, do you know of any car insurance company that allows you to pay monthly by internet banking, the company im currently with allows monthly payments but only by DD, i have just changed from a current account to a basic one, with no OD, DD , Debit card etc, so i can control when the payments are…
East Belfast Dentist?
Hi, Could anyone recommend a good dentist in East Belfast? The one I go to at the minute charges a fortune and (I suspect) does work and "extras" for the business. A good, reasonable, ethical recommendation would be appreciated. Cheers, Steve.
Nolan Live tonight
What a shambles the property discussion was! The financial planner guy and the man in London seemed to know their stuff and had facts to back themselves up, but Nolan and the EA just shouted them down. Most audience members and callers seemed to agree that prices were still ridiculous. That guy John on the phone was…
Parking At Belfast City Airport
I know there are very few options available with the city airport, but are the parking amenities provided by the airport the cheapest option? Secondly what are the most up to date rules as to what can't be taken via luggage? Thanks
Allotments
Hi just passing this website and see there are people looking allotments to grow their own stuff on. Im hopefully opening up allotments if their are enough people interested. If you are then let me know! They would be based in Carrickfergus! Cheers
NIE price
I currently pay by monthly DD .My electric rate is charged at 12.66p per unit . Is this the cheapest I can get from NIE .
Ulster Bank Credit Card
Hi everyone, I have an Ulster Bank visa card and I recently got the Barclay Onepulse card with 0% on balance transfers for 14 months to allow me to transfer my balance. I have just phoned Barclay Card, activated the card, asked for my balance to be transfered and I was told they cannot transfer the balance from this card…
Exercise/dance classes in Belfast?
OK, looking to lose some weight! Does anyone know of any exercise classes in the city centre or South Belfast? I live on the Lisburn Road and work in town so something handy to either would be good. I'm interested in boxercise, body combat, step, yoga, weights, Pilates - anything really. I'm also keen to learn to dance if…
Tarmac / Asphalt
Lookin to get a yard and driveway either done with tarmac or asphalt. Was wondering if anyone could recommend someone who would do a reasonable job. Also any idea of how much it might cost would be good as well. Looking to do an area covering about 700 sq metres.
Nice Hotel in Paris
Hiya I am flying from Belfast to Paris with my wife over Easter and have booked the flights and am now looking for a reasonably priced good hotel in Paris. Wondering if any Northern Ireland travellers have any recommendations as the reviews of hotels in Paris seems to go from rubbish to exclusive. Also looking for help on…
Where's IvanOpinion gone?
Anyone know what's happened to IvanOpinion. He used to be a regular contributer but I haven't seen anything from him in a while. Also his name isn't on the members list. I wonder what happened to him.

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