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Archives for September 2010

Halloween
Hi, As part of my GCE Business, i have to set up my own mini company, our target market is Halloween, i was just wondering how much the average people spend during the hallowenn period, what people do at Halloween and how popular Halloween really is. If you could answer these questions for me it would be a really big help.…
Is it worth fixing
Hi All I have a Acer Aspire 5050 Laptop which i have been told the motherboard has shorted, and i need a new motherboard. I have been quoted £150 for the board and the fitting etc. My question is it worth it, or if i could source a board, is it a difficult job to replace it myself? Thanks for reading Nig
Good reasonably priced hairdressers in Lisburn or South Belfast
Hello everyone As the title says, does anyone know of any good reasonably priced hairdressers in Lisburn or South Belfast? many thanks in advance :A booklover
transportation to school formal - ideas ???
I'm trying to find transportation - for 16 people - from Comber to Bangor for a school formal. Preferably NOT a 'normal' limo ( ...so last year apparently :rotfl:) Personal experiences (both good and bad ) would be most welcome.
Recession how are we all coping in NI?
Hi all, Just wanted to see how everyone else is coping with the recession in NI and wondering how we will all cope when the changes like VAT and many other cuts come into place in the new year. Personally we have found the housing market a disaster after having our house on the market for over a year. We had plenty of…
Restaurant with a good range of gluten free options
My Dad is coming to stay and we want to take him out for dinner on Thursday night. He's gluten intolerant and we always have trouble finding good places to eat. I'm looking for somewhere that won't break the bank that offers a good range of options for him. So many places say they can adapt their dishes but this often…
granite dash for front of house
hi does anyone know where the best place to get blue marble granite for the dash for around a house. many thanks
belfast international airport drop of charge
is there any round the £1 drop of charge .can you park in main car park for 10 minutes for free like city airport
USPCA rehoming
Hi, Just wanting to know if anyone knew if USPCA still rehomed dogs. I know the kennels at Carryduff closed last week, was out at ASSISI yesterday afternoon for a look round and we thought we would call in by Carryduff on way back home but found it closed down. Many thanks Mark
BT Vision in Northern Ireland
Hiya folks Does anyone here use BT Vision? the one with the tv package. If so what do you think of it? I get plenty of occasions where youtube videos and the like stutter and buffer and would imagine that this would do the same? Anyone got any thoughts or experience. Thanks in advance.
Junction Jacks
I have an unwanted voucher for up to 4 people to play 18 holes (worth up to £24) at Junction Jacks. It's good craic, so if you would like it drop me a PM and ill post it too you. Handy if you want to give the wains something to do while youre shopping Welcome to Junction Jack’s Adventure Golf, Northern Ireland’s latest and…
Trying to find a Monks' bench
Would really like one of these for my hall but am having trouble tracking one down. Internet really expensive when you take into account delivery to NI. Anyone know where I could find one - doesn't have to be new. Thanks
Little Bit of Work Needing Done
I was just wondering what everyone else would do in this situation: My partner and I have just bought a house in the Newtownabbey area and are fixing it up a bit before we move in. There is a little bit of plastering and joinery work to be done. Neither of us have done anything like this before, but honestly it's not a…
Repairing blind vanes
We have some metal vertical blinds and the vanes are broken (some where the actual vanes are broken - others when the wee part that holds the vane is broken). I have no idea where to get these repaired - any ideas? Preferably somewhere in or close to Belfast where we could leave them in morning time and pick them up in the…
Smart Pass
I'm looking forward to getting my smart pass next month and hope to travel all over the south of Ireland. Are there any restrictions on the pass and do I need to book in advance?:A
Grand Opera House - seats in the Gods??
Have left it a bit late to book for the panto this year (again) - however we can get seats for the date we want in the God's! The box office are not very enthusiastic in selling them to me - just wondering what anyone else's opinion is on taking kids to sit here ?? (6,8,11)
Used DVDs/CDs Belfast
Hi guys, I thought I had read about this on here before but I cannot find the info. I have 500 or so dvds and there are about a third of them which I will never watch again. I am not willing to go through the hassle of selling one at a time, getting £1.50 and having to send them out in the post. I had heard that there was…
FAO Golfers
Hi Guys, Do any golfers out there know if I can use a GUI voucher in the likes of Next ? I have been told that some high street stores accept them, and as I don't really need any golf-related stuff and have seen a pair of trainers that I like in there, I would like to see if I can use it to help me buy them. Thanks in…
First Aid Courses
Hi everyone,was wondering if anybody knew of any First-Aid courses starting soon around the Portadown/Lurgan area either on a sat morning or a wk night?
Housing Exec Advice
Hi. Was wondering if anyone could give me info on being transferred by Housing Exec? I live in a village and have been separated from ex-husband for a couple of years but he still lives in the same village. I have now got a boyfriend but a few months ago he stayed over at my house and my ex caused trouble (criminal damage)…

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