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Archives for February 2013

Adding learner driver to insurance
OK I have plodded along renewing my car insurance year after year making sure I get the best price and it's due for renewal at the end of April as usual. Today though I rang to see how much it would be to add my 24 yr old daughter to the insurance. She is finally learning to drive. I thought it will be expensive but she's…
Spotlight - Electricity theft
Anybody watch the Spotlight edition the other night where they were focusing on electricity theft and tampering with meters? They managed to talk a wee Sammy into coming round to a terraced house in Belfast and filmed hip "chipping" the meter, then as he left the house they confronted him and he was away on his toes before…
Rates payable on car park
I have been asking around in Belfast for carparking. I emailed an estate agent, who has advertising boards in underground carparks etc. I have been told by them that you pay rates of £37 a month, plus £104, plus VAT. It is usual for residential parking, and not commercial they have said. The Land & Property agency, said…
Best Irish Job websites??
Hi, I'm using nijobfinder.co.uk and nijobs.com for looking for jobs north of the boarder, but i'm struggling to find what seems to be the 'definitive' equivalent sites for the south? Specially IT and IT contract roles? Thanks in advance
Gas boiler repair recommendations (Newtownabbey).
Can anyone recommend a good and also fairly cheap gas boiler repair company in the Newtownabbey area? Just incase someone with experience reads this, I'll go through the problem. We ran out of gas last night and when I put some more on this morning and the boiler (optimax 25 c) refused to turn back on. After reading the…
Repointing recommendations.
Hi Guys, need to get some quotes for repointing two old chimneys on my house, South Belfast, any recommendations? Thanks :)
Competitions!
Hi all :) This maybe is a question for the comp forum, but it is specifically for Northern Ireland-ers!! :hello: Any dedicated compers over here? How many per day? What have your wins been? I've won one comp from here (4 big bags of kettle crisps!! :D ) NI doesn't be excluded from comp entries, but I'm wondering if the…
Solar Panels
All these adverts about solar panels, all free? Has anyone tried these? As I was originally thinking of having them installed, but then saw the price.
Tree cutting and maintenance
I'm looking for a reliable firm, or person, to tackle some high fir trees in my back garden. They just need well lopped down but I want someone who knows what they're doing as opposed to me who would kill them by looking at them. Any recommendations for the Newtownards area? Thanks
Train from Ballymoney to Dublin
Thought would be a nice day out to take kids to Dublin zoo for the day by train - looking at enterprise website seems to £17.99 per person return - cant see a reduced price for kids. Has anyone discovered any bargains. There is a £20 family day ticket for the train but only covers Northern Ireland. Thanks
Norn Irish Traybake recipe book
Does anyone know if there is such a thing? I'm looking for one for a friend who is an avid baker but not from here. So far I've thought of checking Woman's Institute or somewhere like the Welcome Centre in Belfast.
Paddys day
A four day fest in Belfast and it includes a Sunday . (what happened to NEVER on a Sunday ) http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-21547034 I hope it all goes well .
Harvey norman
Does anyone know if Harvey Norman still sell fridges? We got done stuff there a few years ago and it was 0% but I'm not sure if they stopped doing all electrical goods.
Car valeting in coleraine?
Just got a new car and could do with a good clean both inside and out... best prices for valeting in coleraine anyone?
car Valet in East Antrim
Any-one recommend a car valet service in Larne/East Antrim area? My car needs a good clean outside & in. Thanks
Old football contracts...... would they be of interest?
After my Dad died last year, we came across an envelope full of football contracts from my Granda. He played mainly for Linfield but a few other clubs too. These are type-written invitations to play in particular matches, stating the wage, location of the match, and other instructions.Eg,jersey only supplied,provide your…
Decathlon Belfast discount request?
I'm seeking a discount for Decathlon Belfast. Are there any group schemes or employer offers in the area?
Ambassador Auto Repairs
Hi guys, I'm wondering has anyone used Ambassador Auto Repairs before, they are currently offering what seems like an excellent offer on Groupon: http://www.groupon.co.uk/deals/belfast/ambassador-auto-repairs/17883540 I was hoping to get some feedback on them before I actually go ahead and purchase this offer. Thanks
Where can I sell valuable jewellery
Hi, can anyone advise me where I can sell a piece of valuable jewellery, it is not the gold I am looking for but rather the whole piece. Thanks
Northern Ireland Residential Property Price Index
Don't forget, the latest report is out tomorrow. Should be available here: http://www.dfpni.gov.uk/lps/statistics-and-research-publications.htm Personally, I predict drops for Q4 2012 and Q1 2013, but not as big as the previous years. Therefore, I think the annual rate of decline will reduce from the current 12% to well…

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