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60th Birthday treat - any ideas?
I am looking for ideas for my Mums 60th birthday coming up shortly but with a limited budget. I know she doesn't need or want a gift so I wondered about an experience day? Spa or cookery, rather than something too physical. Or maybe a boat trip? I'm not sure whats out there and I'm so far not finding anything on trip…
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Whats the craic with fireworks?
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MTV Tickets at City Hall
Hiya, This is a bit of a cheeky request but if anyone managed to get these tickets this morning and are unable to use them I would love to take them off your hands. I tried on my laptop, hubby on his phone internet, me on house phone, mum on her mobile and house phone and didn't manage to get through once, until the…
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Fireworks in Northern Ireland
I am having a Halloween party on the Sunday before Halloween and I was wondering does anyone know where I could find fireworks in the Bangor / Belfast area, as ive looked everywhere I can think of and cant seem to find any Any help will be greatly recived Thank you Martha-Louise x
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Boiler Repair - Larne (East Antrim area)
Hi Can any-one suggest a good boiler repair man (or lady as case may be) in the Larne/Carrick or general East Antrim area? My Boiler/burner won't start (yes I do have oil) and need it sorted ASAP. Some-one reliable, reasonably priced and comes with good recommendations would be ideal. Thanks!
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House prices down 30-50%...why not rates?
Following on from a programme on BBC 4 today where GB homeowners are challenging older council tax bandings where they were wrongly banded for whatever reason, owners have been able to get rebates going back many years. Can we do the same here given I assume the lower rateable valuation on our NI homes over the last 3 yrs?…
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Is NI economy going broke?
It was thought by many two years ago that house prices had levelled out. Now we know that they fell by a massive 15% last year and still keep falling. More worrying is that consumer spending has dropped by a massive 9.6% (UK average is 1% I think) in the last year in Northern Ireland (UTV thursday's UTV live Tonight).…
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Mobile unlocking in belfast or lisburn? Thanks..
Hi Guys, Anyone any advice as to the best way to unlock a brand new xperia play locked to o2? Many thanks, Paul
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Groupon deal for Bella Unisex Salon Belfast
I just used a Groupon voucher I had purchased for Bella Unisex Salon on Ravenhill Road, Belfast. It was for: Hair wash, cut and restyle Traditional hot towel shave I got the shave and the haircut, but when I asked about the wash I was informed that because he had wrapped my head in the towel it counted as a hot towel…
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Working for a Southern Company in the North
Hi Folks, DH has got a temporary job (hooray!) working for a company that is based in the South, but has got themselves a contract in the North. He tells me the company is planning to pay him in euros and use Irish tax. This is not a huge problem because he has a southern bank account and whatever number they need. But he…
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Snow Patrol FREE city hall concert
Free tickets available from 8am Sunday morning Snow Patrol are to perform at a concert at Belfast City Hall on the night MTV's Europe Music Awards (EMA) will be hosted by the city. Tickets for the gig will be free and available from the Belfast Welcome Centre from 8am on Sunday 16 October on a first-come, first-served…
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Stair gates for elderly
Elderly relative in Belfast needs stair gate at top of stairs. Any recommendations or advice would be greatly appreciated :)
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Mr Sorocco how do you do?
Hi folks, Bit of a weird topic I know, but has anyone heard of the song "Mr Sorocco how do you do..." I heard someone singing it to their child the other day and I vaguely remember someone singing it to me as a kid but no one in my family remembers. I've searched the net and can't find it - I think it may be a local…
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Does Anyone Work in the ROI?
Hi All, I'm just about to embark on a job across the border in the ROI and I'm wondering what all I'll need to do in order to be correctly setup for tax deductions etc? I'm assuming I'll need a ROI bank account for my salary to be paid into and as it will be paid in euros what is the best way to get it converted to…
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Paris?
Anyone been there lately? Wife and i thinking of a few days there. Whats the best, easiest, cheapest way to go? Easyjet with flight/hotel or what?? Any recommendations? many thanks
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Free Tayto Crisps
Today when you buy the Belfast Telegraph at Tesco you get a free packet of either Tayto Rough Cuts or Tayto Tortilla crisps worth £1.79. Paper costs £0.70 picture of the paper here: http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/editorial/p1Images/today_big.jpg
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How do i get engagement ring back?
Hi all, this is my first post but I have been on mse for ages but just lurk rather than post. Just recently broke up with fiance due to some reasons I'd rather not go into lets just say it wasn't her fault. Long story short she is refusing to return the engagement ring. I feel that this is now my property and should be…
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Cheapest place to buy tiles and tiler quote advice
Hi Redoing the bathroom and need tiles, Im in the newtownabbey area, where is a good place that is reasonable to buy tiles please? I need 36 sq yards so is going to be costly, the tiler is quoting £14 a sq yard is that the norm Thanks in advance
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Black Stone Cherry Ticket Wanted!
Anyone selling a Black stone Cherry ticket for Dec 2nd, I'm very interested!! Not very MS but I will pay whatever...... Thank you in advance!
