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Archives for October 2010

Debranding and Flashing a mobile
Got one of these San Francisco/Blade mobile's on Orange and have got it unlocked but was wanting to get it debranded to remove all the Orange stuff, gonna use a T-Mobile sim in it. Know that its all the rage over on modaco at the moment but this is beyond my computor capabilities. :( Does anyone know of anyone in the…
Marks & Spencer 20% off days
Does anyone know when the 20% off day(s) will be. M&S usually have one before Christmas and last year they had a penny bazar sale where you got three 20% off vouchers to use between specific dates before Christmas. I know they've changed their CEO so hopefully he hasn't done away with these offers. Any advise would be good…
Sunday Lunch in or near Lurgan
Can anyone recommend somewhere for a Sunday lunch in or near Lurgan? Would be happy to go about 15 miles from Lurgan.
How much would you pay for Lady Gaga tickets?
I have 3 good tickets for Lady Gaga on Tuesday. I have had to have emergency surgery on Thursday and am not well enough to go. The tickets cost me £85 each, but I am getting offers of £45! Dont really want to take that kind of hit on it, but obviously want to get something for them. Such unfortunate timing. Have them on…
Greenhouse glass
Best place in Belfast for buying replacement panes - 24" square. Thanks.
Progressive Building Society
I'm new to posting here but felt I wanted to let as many people know about the poor customer service at Progressive Building Society as possible and this seemed the easiest way to do it. My mother recently wanted to move her ISAs from Progressive to get a better deal somewhere else - she is trying to sort out her finances…
Indoor Car Boot Sales at Weekend?
Hello Does anyone know any good Indoor Car Boot Sales on at the weekend? Thanks Sunni
Selling illegal cigs
Who do I report a shop for selling illegal cigs too and to underage?
'i'
Has anyone seen 'i' in their newsagents? It is the new 20p version of the Independent. Is it available in Northern Ireland?
Rates bill
My mum has just received her rates bill and is in total shock. Dad died 2 years ago, mum was working until 2 months ago when the credit crunch hit so only gets part of my Daddys small pension and £24 a week JSA. She is actively seeking work. Her house is worth approx £250k. Previous years the rates have been £1290 per…
Gas engineer/service
Hi all, Due to being let down by one of those wonderful Northern Irish tradesmen who make an appointment and then don't bother telling you they won't be turning up after all, I'm in need of someone who can take a look at 2 gas fires in my new house and ensuring they are safe. Does anyone know of anyone good? Preferably in…
Has anyone had Problems Upgrading with Orange & Carphone Warehouse
We have been trying to upgrade our Orange Mobile Phone contracts through Carphone Warehouse with limited success. Been in got a new phone, 4 months of huge bills later they eventually admit they made a mistake and the new tarriff hadn't been applied, Orange say they have no record of the upgrade!!! So Carphone Warehouse…
Boots Special Event
Just in case anyone is checking this during work, Boots in Donegall Place is having their advantage card holder event tonight. Spend £50 and get £12 in points. They also have prize draws etc. Even if your not xmas shopping it still a good offer, i shall be stocking up on baby supplies. :money:
20% off Rohan outdoor wear
in the walk ni autumn newsletter email there is a code for 20% off rohan clothing instore or online. i gave the code a dry run online and it seems to apply to all items including those with 20% off already in the normal rohan sale. From the walk ni newsletter. 20% OFF with ROHAN Rohan is the original, innovative, outdoor…
Best network for coverage in NI?
Which would you recommend? Orange have just let me out of contract due to poor coverage, I've also tried T-Mo in the past at it was worse again, So that leaves O2 Vodafone 3 Sure they all have coverage maps, but Orange said I would have fair coverage, as did T-Mobile and coverage was pitiful, I live in Mid Ulster couple of…
Sainsburys Half Price Toy Sale THURSDAY!
The Sainsburys HALF PRICE toy sale starts tomorrow morning (Thursday 28th October) Sources say that the West Belfast store will have the biggest range of toys at half price - open at 8am Be there or be an equal sided rectangle :)
Fancy a ball? - strictly speaking!!
If you're interested in the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing you might want to know that Chris Hollins, the current champion, will be attending a Gala Ball in the Stormont Hotel, Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast in aid of Clic Sargent (a children's cancer charity) on Saturday 13th November. The programme includes a champagne…
Ryanair 2011 flights.
Does anyone have any idea when ryanair posts there summer 2011 flights as I would like to bag a wee bargain from Mr Ryan:beer:.
Ryanair 2011 flights.
Does anyone have any idea when ryanair post their 2011 flights so I can grab a wee bargain for next summer as there are 5:eek: of us and it costs a fortune when you go over 4:(
Funderland...funderworld..?
Anyone here been to this(these) in Belfast ?

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