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Archives for March 2009

acupuncture in north down
Hello Can anyone recommend an acupuncturist in the North Down/Belfast area? Have had a arthritis in my spine for years now :( and so far have found nothing which gives me relief. Not sure if this will do any good but I am willing to try anything at this point!. Havent got a clue about prices either, so if anyone can give…
A Good Dog Groomers In Bangor?
Hi, I phoned today to my vets to book my two wee dogs in for their regular clip/groom before the summer as they used to have a groomers on site, but was told it had closed. :mad: Can anyone recommend a good groomers as my two dogs are quite nervous and as they are so small I wouldn't want to take them anywhere that would…
'Bargain' easter holiday search...
Hi folks.. Im on the hunt for a sun holiday over the easter week, from belfast or dublin.. Not fussy re destination.. Been looking about web and havent come across anything under £450-500, which is more than i want to spend. I know 'last-minute' deals are harder to come by these days and that easter week is peak time! But…
Continental Airline Check In Help?
Hello again everyone :wave: Does anyone know how many hours before our departure time, we need to arrive to check in on our flight to New York ( we are flying with Continental Airlines). I cant seem to find the info on the Website... oh it's not now until we go, ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh so much still to do!! :cool: Many thanks…
Anyone else won a free 'all about mum' treatment from M&S?
I have a voucher for a free beauty treatment but can't find any NI salons on the https://www.allaboutyourmum.co.uk website? :think:
Best ISA rates in NI
Is there a website where all the current ISA rates for banks & building societies in N.Ireand can be searched? are does anyone know the best no catch rates.
Cheap accomodation in Donegal
Looking to spend a week in Donegal in August for our family holiday this year before new baby comes along. Trying to arrange this on a budget so would consider just about anything (caravan, b and b or rental accom, love camping but will be almost 30 weeks pregnant by then so don't really fancy it!!!). Has anyone any…
Nie Quarterly Bill?
Have you had yours yet with this new price increase? Ours is a shocking price, used to be about £110/£120, now £180:mad: Makes me wonder if there is an error somewhere.
Grabbits missing from NI Asda, Sainsburys, etc.
:mad: Does anyone else get really peeved at this? I regularly view UK Hotdeals and the MSE Grabbit board - see a good deal, make a trip to the supermarket in question and it's nowhere to be seen and if you ask in-store, the staff give you that 'crawl back under a rock, why don't you' look :rolleyes: . Even more annoying…
2nd hand lawnmower Belfast
Hey all, Does anyone have recommendations for someone in and around Belfast who deals in second hand lawnmowers? We are looking for a decent cylinder mower but trying to avouid £500 for a new one... thanks
First Trust Account
I was reading in some local newspapers that First Trust has savings accounts that offer savers between 3.5 - 4% on their savings; does anyone know anything about these accounts, I can't seem to find anything online. Thanks
Culloden Hotel
I posted on the marriage board about our impending 25th wedding anniversary and my complete lack of romantic bones in my body. I was asking for suggestions to celebrate the occasion with DH when someone suggested staying in the hotel were we spent our wedding night. Well that was the Culloden and we haven't set foot in it…
Massage
Hi, My wife is wanting to get a good deep-tissue back massage and I was wondering if anyone could recommend a good person to do it in the Belfast (east) area who doesn't charge the earth? Cheers, Steve.
Phonewell? Anyone used?
Have heard from 1 person who has used this in their house to minimise next dorr neighbour noise. Just wondering if anyone else has used it or can offer some reviews. Thinking of getting it done at end of summer.
Urgent: New York Hotel help please
Hi everyone Hope someone can help me as as I need to book my hotel urgently as we are leaving in 2 and a half weeks. We managed to get a great deal on direct return flights with Continental for £239 from Belfast. Now to hotels- there are not many left that suit - 3 adults (it includes my17 year old son). I don't mind too…
Are our chips too dear in Northern Ireland?
On the radio this morning someone contacted the show to say they had visitors over from Liverpool who were shocked at the price of "a chip" here! In Liverpool "allegedly" chips from a chippy are half the price they are here....are we being ripped off (again) over here or are the quality and quantity better?
Private Tutor Wanted for Common Entrance Assessment (Grammar School Test)
Hi Can anyone recommend a good tutor for the Grammar School Common Entrance Exam? I'm looking for one preferable in East or South Belfast or at a push Holywood. I know I could probably find adverts somewhere but would prefer to get someone who comes recommended rather than someone who needs to advertise. Thanks in advance…
Roof cleaner in East Belfast ?
My parents are wanting someone to give their roof tiles a quick clean. Quite a bit of moss has gathered on it. Can anyone recommend someone who would do this sort of job. Dormer type house so not too high. Thanks in advance. Willyk
electrician wanted in Belfast
does anyone no a reasonable priced reliable electrician in Belfast
lift needed
Hi, In desperate need of a lift from ballymena to belfast city centre during weekdays, will help towards costs. Thanks

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