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Archives for May 2009

Clubs for disabled children.
Hi, I know this is not money saving, my child has C.P and she really loves sport,football mad,swimming is another. I would like to see if there are any clubs around North Down that she could go to or any other club around North Down,if anyone could help,please reply as I would love her to make some friends and do something…
Was everyone lucky enough to get into their chosen school?
My 'C1' daughter got into her chosen grammar school!! We're all delighted - her sister is already there and loves it. :T All of her friends got their 1st choice too with a lot of C1s & even C2s getting into grammar schools. Hope everyone else was pleased with the decisions. :j
FIAT dealers in N Ireland
Anyone have direct experience with them, good storries or bad!? Am thinking of getting a car off them shortly...all info gratefully recieved....or PM me if commercially sensitive!!! Cheers, P
Things to do Antrim coast?
We are going to hire a bungalow in Bushmills over the 12th July period for 4 days. It's been a long time since I spent anytime around the coast area and would be grateful for any suggestions! Places to go, see, eat etc much appreciated! There is myself, hubby and 3yr old daughter.
Learning to ride a motorbike
Hi everyone, I'm interested in taking motorbike lessons in June with a view to passing the tests by the end of June if at all possible. A few questions: 1) Is this possible to complete all aspects of the motorcycle license in a month? I'm currently waiting to start a new job in July so am free during the weekdays and…
Snow Machine Hire Northern Ireland
Hi hope someone can help? I'm looking to hire a snow machine for a party for my twins but have so far been unable to find anywhere. Any advice or contacts would be appreciated. Many thanks in advance. We are based in Portaferry
House Painters Belfast - Ashlyn Decorators
Has anybody used Ashlyn Decorators? I think they are based @ Strandmillis / South Belfast ? I'd appreciate an opinion, as we need our house painted & they have given us a good price. thanks
Hair extensions belfast area
Is there anywhere in Belfast OR REASONABLE DISTANCE FROM, you can recommend for Hair extensions. real ones. and any idea of price Thanks
Ulster Bank Help
Hi I may be silly but I needed to rant & maybe get some advice. after having checked my accounts online, I noticed I had gone overdrawn. I contacted the branch as I have no overdraft and was at a loss as to how this occured. I was told the following: You made switch purchases on 15th & 17th & drew money out on 18th. The…
Tesco Clubcard - N.Ireland Restaurants??
My OH n I were going to use our tesco clubcard vouchers to treat ourselves to a meal as £10 clubcard vouchers gives you £40 towards the meal! However when you look on the tesco's site the only options for N.I are Soda Joes and The Streat! I was under the impression that there were more restaurants you could visit as I'm…
Hair straightening
Hi! I live in Ards and have heard that a salon in Lurgan is offering a Brazilian Keratin Hair treatment (Formaldehyde free) which is meant to be amazing at straightening hair. Does anybody know of a salon in Belfast/North down/ Ards area offering this treatment? Thanks
Shop signage installers - anyone recomend
An associate showed me a quote he got of £2000 for what appears to be about £300 materials and 4hrs labour for new shop signage. Can anyone recomend a good reasonable sign co.
Cheap firewood and wood shavings
Bags of waste wood and saw dust/ wood shavings for sale. £2 each or 3 for £5. There is a limited supply, so please call to check availability, first come first serve. TREE Community Business 301-303 Donegall Road, BT12 5NB T: 028 9023 3375 E. general@tree-ni.org w. tree-ni.org Hours of Business: Monday -Thursday:…
Dog Kennels
Anybody know where I can get a good dog kennel reasonably cheap? We had a dog that died a few years ago who had used a kennel but she was quite a small spaniel. We got a dog again last year who is a border collie and she is starting to outgrow it not to mention the fact that she decided to chew the door off and pull the…
Cheap bedding?
I need: 1 v-shaped pillow cover (cheapest so far is £6 in Spinning Wheel) 1 king size synthetic-filling duvet (cheapest so far is £10 in Argos but the cover is polyester - is that bad?) 1 double bed memory foam mattress topper (cheapest so far is £46 in Spinning Wheel for 1 inch topper, no idea whether I need a thicker…
Tall ships in August?????
Where do you go to see this? Is it any good? Thanks.
Has anyone been on the Family Fun Day cruise with Stena?
We are going in July for sons birthday and i dont know of anyone who has been. Thanks.
Anyone with carphone or aol getting bad download speed?
Hi there, Wonder if anyone in the North especially in the Derry area on either the carphone warehouse talk talk or aol broadband getting really bad download speeds? had this prob for a while now. thought I'd post here instead of the tech forums as I'd probably get a pitcure for my local area. Martin
holiday money
hi can any one advise me on where to get the best exchange rate for euros im going to crete in th next 2 weeks and want the best exchange rate:beer:
Dulux paint pod containers
Hi, just wondering if anyone has, or knows where to get, empty, unwanted or used dulux paint pod containers. Many thanks!

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