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Archives for April 2012

Anyone ever order tobacco online?
Couldn't find a health thread, so am asking here, if anyone has ever bought from any of the online websites? There are sites offering like 200 superkings for £23. Anyone use them or know if they're reliable.
Who delivers cases of wine to NI?
Been trying to order 2 cases of wine to be delivered as gifts to separate addresses within NI but without success. I know that James Nicholson does a great selection and I've used the company in the past but there are no offers at the moment within my (modest) budget so I need to look elsewhere. Suggestions most welcome.
belfast and around then a leisurely train trip to dublin
Hello everyone Have never posted on this board before and maybe should be on travel board but here goes.... We are planning to come to Belfast for a few days taking in the Titanic Museum and doing a bit of sightseeing. We thought about going out to the Giants Causeway and are interested in anywhere else interesting for a…
Best way to fly to Chamonix France from N Ireland
Hi all, Need some help. We intend to rent an apartment in Chamonix France in July/Aug this year as we like the mountain walks etc but we are trying to figure out the most direct and cheapest way to get there. We are from L'Derry so we can fly to Standsted direct from our city with Ryanair or of course easyjet from Belfast.…
Cosi Kitchens Lisburn - bust?
Hi folks We got a kitchen from this shower last year and have had problems with it since. We were on the verge of taking them to court but they emailed to say that they are out of business so not to bother suing them. Does anyone happen to know if they are out of business? Their premises is/was on Batchelors Walk in…
Daily star and no LIDL voucher
hi bought yesterdays (saturday) paper and in the front it advertised £5 off 30 quid spend voucher but in there is no voucher printed internally - page 29 has advert on 3 magazine deal internally i have found an add showing the voucher will be also on the sunday paper anyone else notice this? what kind of faulse advertising…
Drive Tarmacing
Hi Would anyone know the average cost per square foot/yard/meter for tarmacing at the minute in the craigavon area? I also have a Hotpoint Aquarius washing machine and the bearings on the drum are making knocking noises suggesting I need to get new bearings does anyone know if this is seperate from the drum or is it a new…
Sky & RTE
Can anybody tell me if Rte 1 and 2 are available on the basic £20 a month package Thanks
Gym on doctor's orders
Is it possible to get a script from the GP to join a gym for free and if so what circumstances does it cover etc?
£25 from Northern Ireland Tourist Board for your time
The Northern Ireland Tourist Board is offering £25 for volunteers to participate in a website feedback workshop (after hours in Belfast this Thursday and Friday). Places limited. Full details here: http://www.discovernorthernireland.com/information/feedback.aspx
Firmus Gas - Has anyone noticed any difference since the price reduction on 1 April?
Has anyone actually noticed if their money is buying them more units since Firmus have supposedly dropped their unit price? Reason i ask is that i was aware that Phoenix were due to drop their price so i have just been putting small top ups through in late March- early April. HOWEVER i always write down on my calender how…
Switching from Oil to Gas
Hi, Firmus have just started digging up my street! Just wondering how much would it be to convert my house from oil fired central heating with a big boiler and hotpress to running on gas central heating? Thanks, NI10 :money:
part time job for student
Hi all, My son is a university student and would like to get a part time job. We've looked at job centre online and all the big store websites like Dunnes Stores, Primark etc but none seem to advertise part time jobs. Can anyone else suggest how I can search for jobs? Thanks
Makro, please help!
Hi Just wondering, ive a lend of a makro card to use in the store at Dunmurry, is this possible can i say i've been given it to use? or does it need to be the card holder using it? thanks NI10 :money:
Our Built Heritage
Is this a Bad Move to demolish this old landmark building or should old buildings be demolished to make way for new modern buildings.. Personally I think its a bad thing..... especially when it's for More appartments... like we need any more apartments.......
Double Glazed Units
I need to replace some double glazed units which have misted up. Any ideas where to order them at a reasonable cost. I seem to get one or two every year and was wondering if there is any way of re-sealing them before they break down? Some say they can be repaired but that seems unlikely to me?
Shop on Lisburn road- Hollywood?
Is there a shop on the Lisburn road called Hollywood or something like that? Heard about it from someone today but not sure if that was the name.
Would this apply to Ulster bank in NIreland too?
"A number of lenders are planning to offer negative equity mortgages for homeowners. Under the deal, buyers will take the negative equity portion of their current mortgage on to a new one when they move house.This newspaper revealed last month that EBS and Ulster Bank will offer negative equity mortgages in limited…
rail and bus fares up
rail and bus fares to increase http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-17755129
Holiday weekend
My wife and I shall be in Ireland 6 through 9th July, staying in Carrickfergus. We would welcome your suggestions for things to see and do. :A

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