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Archives for September 2010

Free Seminar Waterfront Hall "Get Your Business Online"
On Wednesday 6 October from 5.30 to 8.30 p.m. (registration from 5.30 - 6.15 p.m.) Google UK's Managing Director Matt Brittin will host an exclusive event for businesses in Northern Ireland. He'll be presenting Google's initiative to help 'Get Northern Irish Businesses Online', where with BT and Paypal, they have made…
HELP PLEASE!!..can i get a grant to replace steel sash windows?
hello everyone,i would like to replace my old steel-sash single glazed windows with new doubled glazed units.does anybody know if there are any local authority grants available to help with the cost? i know the mainland has a window scrappage scheme but i cant seem to find anything similar here in ballymena...maybe im…
Does anybody know the Ormeau rd area well?
Hope this question is ok to ask here (I'll flag it to moderators myself as soon as I post so they can check it), but need to ask a question about the area. I just viewed a house (well, room) in the Ava st/parade/ave area of the Ormeau, really liked the house and the 2 current tenants seem really nice. Only possible issue…
Good computer repair shops in Belfast
PC will no longer burn CDs. In Windows Media Player it says Connect burner, in iTunes it says Burner or software not found and Nerosmart only has Image Recorder in the dropdown menu and is not allowing me to choose my CD drive. Have Googled and tried several fixes, but all to no avail. All was working fine before I had a…
Volunteering Opportunities With Sick Children in NI
I am recovering from an illness and to get myself into a state where I am fit to work, I have been advised by my Doctor to volunteer for a period of time. I am interested in opportunities to work with sick children, preferably to do something as basic as reading to them or doing arts and crafts. Would anyone know of any…
Phone unlocking in Ballymena
Hi ive just got a new nokia 5230 and was wanting to get it unlocked in ballymena, anyone know of any places?
How much in July 2010 - Belfast Malaga with Easyjet
as the above says - wondering if anyone flew in July this year with Easyjet from Belfast to Malaga ?? Just for comparison wondering how much you paid per person ....... thinking of booking for next year with aerlingus and wanted to compare and easyjet flights not out until near Christmas. Many thanks if you can help!!!
Midweek breaks away from Belfast
Hi All, We were going to take a few days break to the Killyhevlin in Enniskillen but we cannot get a date that matches their deal and our time off. Has anyone any nice alternatives doing mid week breaks? We are based in Belfast and from the North Coast so were looking somwhere different... Possibly in the South but within…
Groupon My City Deal
Hi I am pretty new to this site so not sure if I am dong this right! By anychance has anybody heard about Groupon My City Deal? The site looks pretty legit and it appears to be set up all over the UK - But the deals seem to be a little too good to be true! Also they require your credit card details for you to get your…
Cash for recycling ni
TIP: for any of you penny pinchers like myself that are in any way concerned about the Environment -you can get a modest saving per year in Aluminium Drinks cans. Bryson Recycling offer about 50p per kilo and i reckon about 60 cans make a kilo so your getting nearly 1p per emply alu drinks can you collect and return. some…
Free school meals - ELB (WELB)- Please can anyone help?
Hi, my sister is a single parent who works 20 hrs per week. She receives no child mantaince. Father is thought to be in Canada or Australia last time she heard. She receives working tax credits and her income is well below £16,190. She pays her own rent and supports herself and her son on her 20hr per wk job. When she…
Tastecard
Has anyone used the tastecard for eating out in Northern Ireland? I just got mine on a 3 month trial basis but when I go onto the website and try searching for restaurants in N Ireland or by postcode I only get a couple in Belfast and loads in Scotland. Am I doing something wrong or is the choice restricted to these couple…
Are there any petting zoos in Northern Ireland?
Preferably in Belshaft, but can go anywhere in the North. Just want to treat the missus.
Visiting duck - advice?
A duck visited our house at lunchtime today and is still here. We dont know where it came from or if its a pet but we can get quite close to it - gave it some water etc. Dont know what to do if it stays - would it make a good pet or who would rehome it as local uspca has closed in ballymoney. Any ideas/thoughts please?
Noisy neighbour - What can I do?
Hey there, Wondering if someone can offer their advice on an increasingly common problem in this day and age.. I moved into my first home afew months ago. I thought this was excellent in the current climate.. but unfortunately I am now living next to a neighbour from hell. The lady who lived next door moved out with all…
Dobbie's Garden Centre, Lisburn
Dobbies is now open at Saintfield Road in Lisburn They have a membership club/discount card. For £12 a year (£10 online) you get * 10% off full price plants/bulbs/seeds * Reward points/vouchers * 20% off at member shopping events * 2 FREE cups of tea/coffee a month (includes cappuccino/latte)…
Dublin Meet 30.10.10
Some of us are arranging a meet in Dublin at the end of October and it was suggested that it may be worth putting a link in here for all the peeps who might not otherwise see it. The link is below, please feel free to bump it back to the beginning of the threads if it gets a little further down the boards. Anyone welcome,…
Springfree Trampolines
Does anyone know of where I can get one with REASONABLE delivery coz they're expensive enough as it is! Thanks
Built in Wardrobes - Dungannon area
Hi Was hoping someone would be able to help me or point me in the right direction. I am in need of storage space, in a loft conversion. The problem is that the height for a wardrobe can be no higher than 1550mm. Can anyone recommend a company that is reasonably priced and do a good job to fit/make wardrobes. My budget…
Cheap Dry Cleaners - Belfast City Centre
Does anyone know of any cheapish Dry Cleaners in the City Centre. I used Euroclean a lot just behind Castlecourt near College St as they did 2 x 2 piece suits for 13.50 but that offer has now gone. It's mainly for suits for myself and my wife. I got stung today for 2 suits and don't want to get hit again :)

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