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Archives for January 2010

evening wear
hi i have a Ball to attend at the end of February and cannot afford to buy a new dress and shoes, get my hair done and go, so was looking into simply renting a dress. but i have no idea where to go to do this!? anybody here any suggestions or reccommendations!? Thanks.
how do i transfer an english reg to Northern ireland car???
hi please help. i have just bought from dvla a personalised number plate for my fiance for valentines but it has said that i can only put the reg on a car registered in england. the car we have is registered in northern ireland of course it did say it would need to be registered to a car in mainland and the it could be…
0% Finance deals on new cars
Thinking of buying a new motor. I have the money needed to change up in my savings, but can get 0% over 3 years, so I was thinking of keeping my money in the savings a/c. However, I would obviously need to transfer the monthly repayment to my current a/c each month. Ok, it's not that much hassle, I suppose, but is there an…
Gas Hob
My gas hob has seen better days and I am thinking of replacing it but I'm not sure where to go, somewhere in the greater Belfast area or up to the Ballymena area. Any recommendations? Thanks
Electric shower repairman
Hi all, Our electric shower has suddenly decided to start playing up - it runs for a couple of seconds, then goes 'clunk clunk clunk', runs again, clunk, etc. Anyone know a good repair person in or around Lisburn who would be able to sort it out? Thanks.
The Best of Belfast
Has anyone here used or registered a business with TBoB and, if so, has it brought in business for you? Also, can you advise on cost of signing up?
vets
can anyone recommend a good vets that they have used that is reasonable value for money and has good service. I live in glengormley/newtownabbey area thanks!
Northern Bank
The Northern Bank have a 3 or 5 year Capital Bond where you put in the money and the amount of interest you get at the end depends on the rate of the FTSE at the end of the term - you could get 0% or 17% (over 3 yrs) or 35% over 5yrs. Is anyone doing this or think it's a good idea?
Ulster Bank
Hi,had an advisor from Ulster bank in my work the other day.They have an offer of £100 2 transfer your bank account over 2 them.They'll even sort your dds out for u and close your account for u if you want.Has anybody transferred their bank account like this or is it worth the hasstle!Feedback would be appreciated.I am…
vauxhall diagnostics
hi wondering if anyone can help. my abs has come on in my 05 astra - i just want to find someone to plug it in and tell me what is wrong with it. vauxhall want to charge 60 + vat. does anyone know anywhere else that can do this? thanks
Bennetton Sale
Anyone know when Bennetton sale goes to 70% ?
Hotel near oddyssey belfast
Hi I managed to get tickets to see Rod in the oddysey on 30th July. Was wondering if you know of any hotel / accomodation offers for a family room or two rooms near the oddyssey as planning to take the four kids with us and make a weekend of it . Thanks
Cheap drill bit set - Lidls
Available from Thurs 4th Feb For those who are into their DIY, this is worth spending £12.99 on. I bought a similar set in Lidls a few years back and the steel bits are as good, if not better, than ones you can buy in your local hardware shop for £5 each. http://www.lidl.ie/ie/home_ni.nsf/pages/c.o.20100204.p.Drill_Bit_Set
Mastercard Prepaid Debit Card
Mastercard Prepaid Debit Card As a special offer to the above card holders, Ryanair, for a limited period only, will not apply an administration fee Does anyone know how I can get one of these cards?
Acrylic nails
Can anyone recommend somewhere in either ballymena or coleraine area that does acrylic nails? I know there are lots of places that do them but want someone good so if anyone has experience with this id be very grateful for some help! thanks
Stormont today
Best Value high street store for Vitamins
Hi, I'm visiting family in Spain next week, leaving Sunday, and my aunt rang me last night and asked me to bring her Glucosamine tablets (preferably 1000mg but 750 would do). It's too late to buy online and I'm short of shopping time. Just wondered therefore if anyone knew where the best value could be had at the minute…
Ryan Air & Holiday Show
Hi would anyone have voucher code for Ryanair? At Holiday Show in Belfast they were giving out fliers with promotional codes for discounts but I have mislaid mine.
Spar/Vivo Kappa luggage flight offer
Can anyone advise if the new offer is any good? It seems to be that for every £5 spent you get a stamp and when you collect 10 stamps and buy some luggage you get a return European flight where you only pay for taxes. I was intending on booking flights to Barcelona in April and the dates seems to be ok with regards to…
Belfast-dublin airport area, group transport
I'm looking for the most economical way of transporting up to 10 teenagers (and me :eek:) to Dublin (airport area) from Belfast..... returning one (or two days) later .... some weekend in March. Aircoach/Ulsterbus is around £17 per person return, and I'm wondering if private mini bus/stretch limo/large taxi hire,would be a…

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