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Archives for July 2011

homeopathy/naturopathy/chinese medicine?
Hi everyone, i've suffered from eczema all my life but have had pretty bad flare up for past 7/8 months and i'm fed up of going to doctors to be constantly fobbed off with steroid creams and moisturisers. I have been referred to a dermatologist and was told it would take up to yr to see one on NHS (im in belfast) so i…
DLA forms
Where do you get the forms ? can you do it online ? just been told about it but forgot to ask where you get it thanks i put on the northern ireland board as things may be different in england or scotland
RTE Freeview Reception
Hi, Retuned my bog standard UK Freeview box yesterday and picked up the new RTE digitial stations in the 800's channels. Unfortunately while the digitial RTE radio stations are perfect, I can only get sound for the TV stations--no pictures. Tried to retune again but still no pictures! I have heard a rumour that the UK/Eire…
family friendly restaurants belfast
Hi, I am looking to go out for dinner next tues somewhere in the belfast area that accomodates for kids as well as adults. The kids are 11, 9 and 3 :) I'd prefer not to go to a chain if possible! thanks in advance :)
Builder recomendations: Lurgan/Portadown/Craigavon
Hi All, I live between Lurgan and Portadown (lucky me!!). Anyway I have some plans drawn up for a rear 2 storey extention. Nothing massive but enough for an extra bedroom upstairs and a large kitchen/diner. I've got a quote off the builder who originally built the property (he doesn't have much on at the moment) and to be…
Any Nissan Owners near Enniskillen
Hi guys, As you know im coming back to N. Ireland in Aug, I am looking for a Nissan owner (any model) near or in Enniskillen-- that could be avail in Aug (exact date to be sent via PM) I can give you full details of what its about via pm-- but its to get a car serviced. I can't give too many details about the program on an…
where to shop for buggies/prams in Belfast?
Hi, Heading up to Belfast today to have our 1st look at buggies/prams. I know there is a toys r us / babies r us at sprucefield and im thinking that Smyths on the boucher road would have some but after that I'm lost! Can anyone recommend where to go to have a look? Thanks
Jansport backpacks..where?
Hello, anyone know where to buy Jansport backpacks in Northern Ireland?
Bosch diswasher recall & Northern ireland?
Hi folks, Has anyone successfully has their dishwasher repaired under the Bosch dishwasher recall? http://www.repairaction.co.uk/ Our dishwasher broke & it turns out it was the part that has been setting itself on fire. If we lived in GB then a repairman would be around and fix it but Bosch customer service when I rang…
Places to see in Belfast - first time on a break
Hi all, We have been to Belfast, must be close to 100 times (shopping/hospitals/concerts etc) over the past 3 decades but this is our first short break to our first city:-) We arrive on Monday 01 Aug for 2 nights at the Premier Inn Alfred Street. We have been at the Zoo a good few times so looking for maybe 2 / 3 things to…
Translink Day Return to Dublin
Hi, Don't know if anyone's trying to book this offer but I'd failed miserably to find out how to book the £10 return fare. I've checked with Translink and you have to travel on the 07:21 train returning on the 20:50 train to get the £10 ticket. Travelling on 07:21 returning at 19:00 will cost £17.50 all others will be…
Anyone stayed in Sligo ?
Has anyone stayed in Sligo that can recommend a town centre accomodation for family with young kids? I thought a trip to 'the caves' in Fermanagh would be fun but too far to go and travel back in one day. I thought town centre accomodation so everything was in walking distance - restaurant etc. I shall take advice from the…
Stormont Park
Hi could anyone advise is Stormont Park a good day out for kids age 11yrs to 15yrs. Have never been and looking for some new places to go for days out over the hols.
Property Repairs: Bangor
Looking for someone to do some exterior repair work, and small re-rendering on a three story sea side property in Bangor. Any recommendations. M.
Recommendations for tree felling and cutting
Hi Any recommendations for the Belfast area is appreciated. It's for felling a couple of willow trees.Thanks in advance.
Great Free (or low cost) days out for Kids in NI - Where are they?
Just looking suggestions for days out over the summer which are either free or low cost. Have already done: Stormont Park Seapark, Holywood Loughshore Park, Jordanstown Ormeau Park Mookieworld Streamvale Farm Lady Dixon Park Portrush Ikea Cinema All suggestions welcome.
Can you view your mortgage acct online - NI lenders?
My mortgage is with Ulster Bank / RBS and I have in the past asked if I could view my mortgage account online like I do with my other accts on online banking. The guy in the bank enquired for me but came back with a no but it may be possible at a later date. Anyway was just wondering about this again and was gonna go in…
Getting deposit back from landlord
We moved out of our rented place 2 weeks ago. We gave the correct notice, we paid rent until the day we moved out and our landlord hasn't coughed up our sizeable deposit.The EA duly showed potential tenants around and the house is showing as let agreed. The landlord hasn't said that he is witholding the deposit for any…
Warning regarding Dogs Parvo Virus Ards Area
I wanted to post this as I think it is very important information for dog owners in both the ards area and surrounding areas. I not trying to scare anyone as it has been the first case I have heard about in a long time, and being the owner of three dogs one only being 18 weeks old not something I really wanted to hear.…
Ikea in Yer Jammies !
Found this in Martin's weekly email: Ikea Belfast, 23-24 July: Adults in PJs get a free £10 gift card, kids under 12 in PJs get a free £5 gift card. http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/deals/bargains-deals-discounts/ikea Not sure if I will join in on this one as I would need to buy some Jim Jams !

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