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Archives for March 2012

What does everyone pay monthly/yearly on electricity?
I ask this question having just read the following from the belfast telegraph "Meanwhile, electricity bills have gone up by 18.5% over the last 12 months, with the average yearly bill sitting at £588 this month compared to £496 the previous year." Read more:…
Titanic Belfast
Much hype today about the new visitor attraction, pity the booking website isn't working! http://www.titanicbelfast.com/Home.aspx Tried booking, shows numerous dates as available, allows you to select tickets then proceed to payment which is where I see the message “Order has timed out or entry time expired” Can't book any…
Help Please (Hotel Booking)
Has anyone ever used EBook Ireland to book a hotel? Was it safe enough, was their any problems with your booking etc? Or can anyone recommend something similar like ebookers etc but have heard mixed reviews about that. Thanks
Buying Second Hand furniture
Hi, I'm starting to look into buying a house and as I've no furniture I'll need to furnish the property when I get it - this property will be in S.E. Belfast. As I'm a first time buyer, I'll need to furnish this place with a mixture of second hand and new items. What I am looking for is the names/addresses of some good…
Have you noticed any difference getting petrol/diesel locally?
Just wondering how the whole fuel debacle is affecting our forecourts?? Knowing my local station they will have plenty and will treble the price :rotfl: But seriously it will obviously affect us if the strike goes ahead and perhaps even now....I for one couldn't afford the latest stupid advice-keep your tank 3/4 full…
Replacement front bay window
Came home last night to find a piece of brick had been thrown through my front window, smashing through the lower section of the front bay. Glass everywhere, nightmare. Can anyone recommend a decent glazier in the South Belfast area? Thanks!
Night Out in Newcastle, Co Down
A few of us (men-45-55) are going to Newcastle over Easter to play golf and we are staying close to the promenade in Newcastle. Can anyone advice of lively pubs to go to at the weekend where there is a bit of music and atmosphere and where it will not be full of young people (verging on the grumpy old man here). Thanks
Debit card,double withdrawal!
I used my debit card in a restaurant and the bill was £27.80. (I have the receipt).A few days later I checked my account and seen that the restaurant had taken out TWO £27.80 withdrawals. I phoned my bank who told me to contact the restaurant as they should be able to easily restore the money to my account. So I phoned the…
Dundrod carboot? Is it still on ?
Is it on this coming weekend? Anyone pass the church? I know is uaually has a sign up ?
Salt for Roads
Hello Can anyone advise where I could buy some bags of salt / grit cheaply. I'm looking for the stuff that was in the supermarkets etc over the winter but which thankfully we didn't need to buy. In case anyone thinks I know something about November/December 2012 i don't ;) I have a large patch in the garden which is…
Turnkey properties
I'm considering purchasing a turnkey house, which I have never done before. Not to sure how it works re kitchens, bathrooms etc. Any advice would be gratefully accepted. Thanks
Timing belt change for a golf..Rough costs?
Does anyone have any idea what it would cost to get a timing belt changed on a mark V Volkswagen golf as part of planned maintenance due later this year. Also any recommendations of a good garage /mechanic to do the work in Carrickfergus or Bangor Area. Thanks
NI Civil Service Cylce to Work
As one of, if not the biggest employer in N.Ireland you would think that they would have sorted out the cycle to work scheme for their employees. Contacted HR today and was told its still with Corporate HR and has been from at least September last year. How longs it flipping take?
Does anyone still use Yellow pages to advertise?
Was wondering this as I have put in an advert for gardening work, up for 3 days, and haven't got a call as yet. Would like to know others' opinions on whether this is still an efficient medium to advertise these days. Thanks
Any Norn Iron people who want to waste a bit more time?
I know that this is neither OS or MSE, but I wanted to share this with some of you lovely people on here. I accidentally found this forum... http://www.belfastforum.co.uk/index.php/board,5.0.html I was looking for a recipe for treacle farls and stumbled across this. I have just spent a good couple of hours trawling through…
Calligraphy Classes
I would like to know if anyone knows of Calligraphy classes that are running/ due to start in spring. Preferably in the evening or weekends. I previously asked this query few years ago but wondered if anyone had up to date info? Thanks
Car wash
Any one recommend place to get car washed near bangor ? Thanks :)
Best Recovery Service in NI
Hi folks can anyone recommend a good breakdown cover company that provides decent cover in Northern Ireland. Thanks
Battery expert needed
Hi folks, a need a 12v battery but it need to be a certain type for a kids battery powered car. As you can see from the pic, the top of the battery is different from the norm - it has a facility for a power/recharge plug which is part of the car. Does anyone know who sells such a battery or where I can get a standard…
Room Hire - For Eurovision Party
Hello all, Dont laugh now- but in our house we have a big Eurovision party every year. Score Cards, the works! Good times. It's for our friends and their children so the numbers are growing every year. We're thinking of hiring a room rather than hosting it at home. Any ideas where we could hire a largish room for say 20…

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