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Can we bring our own sweets into the Odyssey?
Taking my son and 3 friends to a show at the Odyssey at the weekend and trying to keep costs down. Does anyone know if they try to prevent you bringing in your own sweets etc? I remember someone on Nolan complaining that they had been searched and sweets confiscated but that was some time ago. There's a recession on and… 
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springsteens botanic ave
was driving past here last week and see it has changed to a different name but forget what it is called, does anyone know? 
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Buying an ipad in Northern Ireland
Where's the best place to buy an ipad in Northern Ireland? Somebody's asked me and I have no wish to know anything more about them that that. My view of the "15 pounds in a jumble sale" is that it's perfect for the people who think they're a "must have". 
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Shower Installation
I want to replace the complete shower unit in my house. Tiles, shower cubicle, electric shower, etc. Can anyone recommend someone who could do this Im in the lisburn area 
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help with the Leapster items..
im not sure this is in the right category, but im not 100% where it should go...please move to the most relevant place if not! I bought my daughter a leapfrog Leapster 1 games console off ebay. However, I was not aware that there were new consoles in the place of this one. I have googled and cant find out if the new games… 
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Selling brass
Hi I have a brass fireplace set and a few other brass items and before I get rid of it does anyone know is there anywhere that buys this type of stuff? Thanks 
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Average house price in N Ireland now less than £150k!
Was looking at the BBC news website section for Northern Ireland and saw that headline. Pretty interesting. Last time prices were that low was back in 2005. Interested in people's thoughts if you're a first time buyer or looking to move. 
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Harvey Norman
Anyone had any experience of buying a laptop at Harvey Normans? After sales, deals,and price? 
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Anyone else get only two prawns in Wamamama's yaki udon?
As per thread title. This happened to us and we just assumed it was an oversight so we didn't mention it to the waiter when he asked whether everything was all right (the rest of the meal was fine). But a friend of mine says the same thing happened to him and when he mentioned it to the waiter he was told that the kitchen… 
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Meeting People in NI
This is a question for all the people on MSE who are in a relationship, I am interested to know how or where you met your partner? I have been struggling to meet a suitable partner for quite some time and I am wondering where I am going wrong? 
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night time public transport to ballymena
Hello all, wondering if anyone knows of options other than translink to get from belfast centre to ballymena at night? (other than the obvious taxi which might be just a little bit pricey!) Was hoping to partake in a few mulled wines after work at the christmas market later this week, but I see that the last train to… 
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First Firing of new stove questions
Having my new stove installed this week (Aarrow Ecoburn 9). First time using a stove, so what is the best method of lighting the stove. Also, what is the best smokeless coal to use for a stove. Will be burning wood also. Thanks in advance. 
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engagement party venue....
any suggestions for an engagement party in the greater lisburn/belfast/co down area? for approx 200ppl but dont want a rugby club type place - golf club would be fine! really stuck for options :( thanks in advance 
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?? stanard of excellence book 1 for trumpet ??
Hi , Anyone know where i can purchase this book, my son needs it for school tomorrow.This is the first year he has played an instrument in school and i have no idea where to buy.Any help appreciated thanks. 
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Electricity supply
Is anyone using Airtricity instead of NIE Energy and if so could you please share your views good or bad. It seems to possible to save some money if you switch to them. 
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university grants and savings?
Hi, I would be very grateful if someone could tell me what grants are available for university students and what ranges of incomes do parents need to fall within? also as I believe its means tested is it just the interest on savings that count towards the means test as well as the other standard income? many thanks martin57 
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Tax Demand
Can someone help PLEASE. Just received Tax Demand for £370 for my brother. He took a Stroke in April 2009, worked over 30 yrs for EHSSB. Was left with severe memory problems. Received 6 months full pay and 6 months half pay. Then received Contributory and Income Related ESA High Rate £95.15 and no other benefit. As his SSP… 
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Glasgow to Belfast rtn
Does anyone know the cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Belfast rtn. Thanks 
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Food sensitivity testing - worth the money?
I've had a few unexplained health problems lately and I'm thinking about going to Framar Health for food sensitivity testing to see if I can find an explanation. Has anyone been for testing there and noticed a difference after eliminating things they said you were sensitive too? Call me sceptical but I'm reluctant to fork… 
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Wedding photographers and cars
Hi all, We're looking for recommendations for wedding photographers and wedding cars - east Belfast/north Down kind of area. Anyone have any knowledge of anyone affordable/reliable etc. that they've used before? Many thanks in advance.