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Archives for September 2011

Cupcake Cake Stand
Hi everyone, I'm in need of a tiered cupcake + cake stand, 12" cake on top and then a few tiers of cupcakes below. Anyone know where I can buy or hire one of these in Belfast/Lisburn as a reasonable cost? Thank you!
Oak Effect PVC Windows & Double Door
Hi All, I have been offered a number of Oak effect PVC windows and a double door from a building job and was wondering if anyone knew if they would be sellable and where to advertise them?? I was going to put them on Gumtree and maybe contact some of the salvage yards around Belfast. The Client says they cost a fortune and…
Sick relative in Belfast area
hi Relative coming out of hospital soon. She lives in the Belfast area and is going to require a lot of help. House has downstairs loo and upstairs bathroom and stairs are quite steep. Could anyone make suggests on such things as what can be done and how quickly and recommendations. She will probably be covering the costs…
National Trails Day - Oct 2nd 2011 - Free Events
Hi all, National Trails Day is this Sunday (2nd Oct 2011) Type National Trails Day into Google or Facebook for more info Some great FREE events in the great outdoors for all ages and abilities. No experience required. 'National Trails Day is a celebration of Ireland’s wonderful variety of trails and a chance for everyone…
NI Halves Drink Drive Limit!
Heard this on the news on the way home,also random breathalyser tests coming in. http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/drink-drive-limit-to-be-halved-16055024.html
Ice Cream Van
Hi I am on the organising team for AutumnFest which is a family day running this Saturday in the grounds of Stormont Estate 10-4. We've had a request to have ice cream there on the Saturday, can anyone help? Please PM me or email charitycrafters@hotmail.co.uk Thanks
Divorce info
Hi, Having recently gone through divorce I wanted to share info on a local courts website that others might find interesting. It's at http://www.courtsni.gov.uk/en-GB/Judicial%20Decisions/PublishedByYear/Pages/Home.aspx If you pick a year you will get a list of judgements for that year. Look down the list in column 1 for…
Rates on empty houses
I understand that from 1 October 2011 the same level of rates will be due on all domestic properties whether occupied or empty Does this mean that rates is due on a derelict inhabitable property ? What about a property with no roof?
Calculate how much you're missing out on here in NI
Check out your house on the excellent solar panel calculator at comparemysolar dot co dot uk. It uses Google maps to plot your roof and then shows what you can make. My house isn't ideal (low pitch & West facing) but it makes a £50k profit in 25 years! (for a £14k outlay) Now, tell me that that's not worth having.…
Need a joiner in Newry Area
Evening everyone - anyone know how much a reasonable joiner would charge? Need a bit of work done in house , new skirting and architrave needs fitted in a 3 bedroom bungalow. Reckon there is 2-3 days work in it. Got a couple of prices of £500 - £600 , both saying there is a weeks work in it. That is an average of less that…
Heating up baby food in belfast
Hi We are coming to belfast tomorrow for 2nights with our 20month old son - I was just wondering if anyone knows off the top of their head any restaurants/cafes etc in the city, which are happy to eat up baby food or provide facilities for that kind of thing? I know alot of places won't for health & hygiene reasons, cross…
Jobs at music awards
Hi. Does anyone know if there are any jobs, either full or part-time, at the EMA music awards coming soon to Belfast?
Quotes for new windows and doors
We've just got quotes from a few companies to get new PVC windows and doors fitted. Two quotes are very similar (Budget and Woburn) and the third (Turkington) is 35% more :eek: The salesmen all talk the talk and of course their windows and doors are always better than their competitors. Can anyone give me a recommendation…
Ireland to France by ferry
Anyone know when the timetable is released for 2012 by all 3 companies? Also expected special offers for booking early?
Caricature - Belfast Area
Hello Was wondering if anyone knows where i can get a caricature done around the Belfast area. Thanks Cheqmate06
We're missing out on £thousands each here in NI!
I work with some contractors in telecomms who are from England and working in Belfast. They are getting solar PV (electricity generating) panels fitted in their homes. Wow, you want to see the grants that they get everywhere else in UK but NOT, of course, in NI!!! The systems cost about £10k-£12k to fit (not cheap, but…
Electronic payments from the ROI
I sometimes do some work for a firm in the Republic of Ireland. Up to now I have been paid through Paypal as the sums are quite small (about £100 each time). Paypal charge about 3.5% plus currency conversion charge. However, the sums have gotten larger recently and I am considering getting payments by electronic bank…
Wedding photographer help!
We are looking for a good wedding photographer and love the style of these two, but they are sooo expensive! We like vintage style pics if that makes sense. :) http://www.navyblur.co.uk/ http://www.oscar-and-rose.co.uk/ Any recommendations?? Thanks a mill in advance. :A
Replacemeent shower - Plumber recommendations Newtownards area
Morning all, Having just moved in, we have found the electric shower to be a bit ropey, with a damaged wheel inside making the shower difficult to switch on and off. I've tried a repair but it's the internals of the shower and it looks like it can't be repaired so I need to get a new shower installed. Can anyone recommend…
Trading in DS games
Hi Kids have outgrown some of their DS games. Does anyone know who offers the most money for them trading in? Was thinking either Smyths or Game but maybe there is somewhere better? Also they are looking a new DS for xmas. Which is better DSI or 3DS? Ive heard 3DS is quite sore on your eyes? Thanks in advance!;)

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