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Archives for September 2010

Wood for Raised Garden Beds, Mid-Ulster
Hi everyone, I'm trying to set up 4 raised beds in my garden for next years veg ... ideally each one to measure approx 4 ft x 10 ft. The prices I'm getting for the wood for this range upwards from £120 (for 6 lengths of 15 ft x 9"x2") - not what I was expecting! Anyone know of a supplier in Mid-Ulster or Antrim / Ballymena…
Automatic Transmission Repairs in NI
Hi - having gearbox problems with my automatic car - is there any garage in Northern Ireland worth its salt in terms of quality repairs with guarantee? The only garage registered with Federation of Automatic Transmission Engineers in the whole of Ireland is down in Dublin. I have heard that Burnside Garage in Coleraine is…
Upstyle-beehive?
Does anyone know anywhere in Belfast/Newtownabbey that would style my hair in a beehive? Peter Mark has quoted £25-£35:eek::eek: and i think thats far too expensive? Thanks in advance
see-through black wrap for a dress
I’m looking for a black organza stole for this weekend. black organza stole – this is a see-through black wrap Basically this in black http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10001_10001_008010312653_-1?breadcrumb=Home~Women~Occasion+&+evening+wear~Accessories Can anyone help me get one in Belfast, cheap.…
Nice hotel
Hiya! Does anybody know any good deals for a hotel this Sunday night either in Belfast or North Coast? I have been looking but I can't find any. Thanks
Carpenter Recommendations
Hi Everyone Does anyone know a carpenter in or around Belfast? A friend is looking to get a bookcase tailor made.... if any one has any recommendations, I would be grateful if you passed them on:) nozzadamozzax
Please help, mother of 2, don't know where I stand
I am a mother of 2 children and split up with their dad about 2yrs ago. At the start he did not see the children at all despite my efforts. I wouldn't have bothered but the kids missed him. He then took me to court for access even though I had been trying to get him to visit them but anyway before the court appearance he…
Calligraphy classes/course
I was wondering if anyone knew of any calligraphy classes starting soon. I have found one at belfast metroplitian college, but was wondering if anyone knew of others? Ive tried google with no sucess. Thanks in advance
builder wanted Belfast area
I am looking to turn an outside toilet and shed into a shower room .It will need a door from the house and the floor raised to the same level as the house . It wont need planning permission but will require building control . Can anyone recommend a builder for this .
Van and driver needed this evening or tomorrow afternoon
Sorry - false alarm, I'm sorted.
Painter needed
Hi, can anyone recommend a good and reasonably priced painter to me? I need the upper floor exterior wooden window frames varnished. I'm in Lisburn. Thanks
'Memory Lane' Vintage Bus ?
Does anyone know the name of the company to contact about renting the Vintage 'Memory Lane' Bus ??
All Ireland Football Final 2010
Anyone on this site know anyway I can get my hands on some All Ireland Final tickets at face value Loads of touts selling them at over £150 - not willing to pay that (at least not until the day of the game - if I still haven't got a ticket)
Rating Conundrum...
Hi Folks, I'm looking for guidance here on what's the best way to proceed in terms of the rates for my house. We live in a semi detached house. A couple of years ago we had the chance to buy the house attached to ours which was in a very rundown state. We bought it, did it up with the help of some fabulous builders and are…
Homemade Castle birthday cake for 1st birthday
Hi Everyone, Need cake bakers help please: My daughter will be one year old in November and for her party I really would love to have a pink castle birthday cake for her. I have priced around a few local places and they are really expensive. So now I'm thinking of trying to make my own (my husband is:rotfl:at the…
NIE - new service?
Had NIE out with me tonight to have a look at the supply going in to new property - turns out there is a wire just above the front door which has burnt out and needs replaced. They are calling tomorrow morning to fix this. Do they charge for the privelige of this (The wires) being replaced?
easiest rental agents to rent from
Hi all Got into a few difficulties with credit due to oh losing his job last year. Just defaults no ccjs or anything and am currently paying it all off. We are both in full tine employment and looking to rent a new home asap. Just worried about failing a credit check with the estate agents (and being charged for the…
Spring and Airbrake
Have never been to this venue before and am considering going to a gig next month, what is everyones opinions or experiences here? Good or bad I want to know, please help. Thanks Mark
Bank of Ireland is now becoming Bank of Ireland (UK) PLC
Just got a letter in this morning, BOI are moving all N Ireland cutomers to a new subsidiary called Bank of Ireland (UK) PLC Apparently its to "enable BOI to offer products in the UK market that are directly comparable with existing mainstream providers from a risk and protection standpoint" so that could mean a)less…
"Cleaners" who wont clean!!!!
just wondering if it was just me and the building i work in, but have any of you had bad experiences with outside contract cleaners? if you have experienced what i experience then i am sure you will be just as frustrated as me!! what i am talking about is that time when you see the cleaners and ask... "why have you not…

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