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Joiner and wall paperer
Look any recomendations for a joiner to replace 2 internal door frames and hang 2 internal doors and someone to paper ceiling and walls of a room. North Down area.
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Good kitchen fitter/joiner needed.
Got a new kitchen fitted a couple of years back. It was no bargain, but it's turned out to be a pretty poor quality job. Had a major row at the time with the guy (and it was a one-man band, not a firm) who fitted it and there's no way I'm going back to him now for remedial work. And it needs remedial work! Got granite…
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No school uniform early 70's anyone remember?
Having a chat with the kids earlier I was saying that we wore school uniform P1 - 3 then no uniform until started secondary school in 1977. My husband recalls similar, different schools and towns. Does anyone remember if this was because of the troubles or trial policy as uniforms have been the norm since. Just wondering…
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Are you annoyed if you donated to the air ambulance charity?
I must have stuck a tenner in the tubs over the year, and i'm slighty upset An air ambulance charity that collected more than £750,000 has been wound up without ever landing a helicopter. It said it is reforming in another guise with new personnel and will continue to raise money. The chief executive of the Charities…
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Vote for Ulster Museum!
http://www.artfundprize.org.uk/index.php Hi all A chance to vote for our museum, make them some money and possibly some art for your self! No idea what the art is like! Museum is good tho!
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Old Social Security Building in Shaftsbury Square
I have often wondered why no-one has bought/developed the old Social Security Building in Shaftsbury Square (Beside the Equality Commission & Halifax bank) It's a complete eyesore..... The fabric of the building though not very athetically pleasing seems sound so why doesn't the local authorities do something with…
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Brides to be
Hi for any of you Brides out there Greenvale Hotel in Cookstown is hosting their Bridal Fayre on Thursday 29th April from 7-9pm complete with Bridal Show.. Only one exhibitor in each field e.g Dresses, Flowers, Cakes, Chocolate Fountain, Shoes, Invitations etc Free entrance but be there early as it is always packed.
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Volcanic ash - flights
Nightmare, am supposed to be flying today and guess what cancelled flights from city airport. Is it worth rescheduling flights over next couple of days?
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2 free tickets to Stitch & Creative Craft Show
Hi everyone, for any crafters, I have 2 free tickets to the stitch and creative craft show this weekend in the Kings Hall if anyone wants them. I bought myself a ticket for Saturday and then last night got an email through to say I'd won 2 tickets which can be used any day. I'd love it if someone could use these tickets,…
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The Hop Diner Newcastle - letdown
I never thought i would say this but The Hop has seriously went downhill. Used to look forward to going to it but after a recent visit i am vvvvv disappointed. The food used to be absolutely devine and the service great. I was there lately and the food was not good at all and smaller portions [but not smaller prices]. Also…
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Need a videographer
Hi We are getting married september and need a videographer. does and one have one they would recommend that is "MSE" friendly? cheers.
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Short-term Oil
Hi all, Looking for some general advice on most cost-effective way to getting a small amount of home heating oil. Basically we are moving out of the house in the next couple, if not before. I know I could go about pickup a 20L bottle from petrol stations etc. as I need it but just wondering if there is another solution…
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Looking for HappyMummy24-7 (the forum poster)
Hi HappyMummy 24-7, Sorry to flag you like this, but could you please let me know if that builder you recommended is still someone you would recommend? We should get an estimate from him tomorrow and I'd like to know if his work has stood up to the tests of time. Thanks, BatCat
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Servicing & MOT
Hi there I currently live in Belfast near the Ormeau and Ravenhill Roads. I wanted to use a reliable mechanic who would service / prepare my car for MOT and take it to the MOT - as little hassle as possible at a reasonable price. Any ideas or name.. I have read a few nightmare comments about a couple of garages on the…
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Has Anyone's Child not got a place at their preferred primary school?
Hi (Please dont move as I am looking for NI specifically) The Primary School letters are due to be sent out tomorrow saying whether the 3/4 year olds have been accepted to their first choice school. My little boy has applied for local reception class. He is an August birthday so is one of the oldest. A lot of my friends in…
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Roofing materials & planning permission?
Hi Folks, This is a 2 part query really. We're renovating a house and were granted planning permission for the work which included changing a flat roof to a pitched roof. Our architect advised us to use cement tiles, so we've been going to builders with that as a recommendation, only we had planning for roofing materials…
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Pre School Playgroups and Tax Credits
Boardguide, please do not move this post to the benefit section. I've already asked on there but as the system is different in England it is best I ask here. Due to a change of circumstances we now find ourselves entitled to Tax Credits. It also seems that if we were paying for childcare (we aren't as a family member looks…
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Life Line Screening
Has anyone any experience with this set-up?. I've received an invite to a private health screening locally and for £139 they will do various tests to see if I'm at risk of such things as a stroke, abdominal aortic aneurysm, heart rhythm screening and something called Peripheral atrial disease screening. These are…
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Job Hunting in NI
Hi, I am job hunting and I am wondering if I am missing anywhere that may advertise. So far I check these daily: * nijobfinder.co.uk * jobcentreonline.com * recruitni.com * the government sites for Dungannon/Cookstown/Omagh/ Magherafelt and Craigavon (as I can commute to these within 1hr) By the time I have got through…
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A random question about metal sheds!
I'm moving into a mobile home before I start building my house but I was wondering if anyone could help with a query. I have no room in the mobile for a washing machine, tumble dryer and chest freezer that I have but I do have a metal shed. Would it be ok to put them all into the shed or would condensation or other factors…
