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Walking Stick Repair
Hi, I have a antique wooden walking stick that has crack midway along the shaft. Does anyone know where I would go to see if a repair was possible ? There are a few places on the net, but would rather go local if possible (in Belfast area). Thanks.
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Wedding venue help. Barns. marquee. prices?
I know there are a few posts like this, but all seem to be asking for the Fermanagh or way down Co - Down direction. I am from outside Cookstown but thinking anything up to an hour’ s travel after the church ceremony should be okay? We would love a really rustic barn but so far the prices are eye watering. On their website…
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Repairing a jacuzzi bath
Hi Looking help/advice again! We have a jacuzzi bath in our bathroom and it has decided not to work!! The bath was in the house when we moved into it approx 3 years ago. It worked ocassionally and leaked a little around the plug hole!! Now that we have managed to fix the leak by changing the plug hole thingy, it has…
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Buying cars - again
The earlier car thread has got me wondering, is there a general rule of thumb of how much discount off the advertised price of a 2nd hand car is reasonable to expect? From a dealer, rather than private seller? Thanks in advance.
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Tv3
Can anyone advise if it is possible to get TV3 on Sky? I can get RTE 1&2, and TG4 but I cannot fine TV3 anywhere on the programmes listing. Thanks
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Mother of the bride outfit
Hi, Can anyone recommend somewhere to get a mother of the bride outfit at a reasonable price Thanks
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Michele Hairdresser
Does anyone know if Michele's in Fountain Lane is open on a Monday, please? TIA
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Victoria Square Parking Pre Paid
I understand the Q parking, does not do a monthly ticket with discount, they do it over in London and other cities, but not here. They do a pre paid ticket, does anyone know how much it costs...
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New Home NI
Hello everyone. I've signed up on the site as I've just bought a new house and am looking for some moneysaving tips to decorate and do it up on the cheap - for me to live in. I'm fascinated by all the tips from the main forum but some of the shops or products are online - I'd like to try NI shops too. I don't have a lot of…
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Advice please
I'm hoping you can help me. Basically an oil company delivered oil to my home in error. I never ordered the oil with them as I use another company. They have admitted that they delivered it to my address in error but have now sent me a final demand for payment and that if I don't pay in 7 days they will take me to court.…
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Gas bill - am I reading it right?
Hello, I've never had gas before, but my new house does, so when I moved in in November, I signed up with Firmus and gave them a meter reading. They suggested a DD £60/month based on what the previous owners (a family of 4) had used. It's a 4-bed mid-terrace, and I'm the only occupant. The heating is gas, and goes on for…
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Good quality wooden garden sheds
Hi I am hoping for some help/recommendations please. I am looking for a good quality wooden shed, to store bicycles and the usual garden shed things!! I have checked Gumtree trying to make sense of what is and isn't a decent quality shed. I have also phoned a few local places, and as usual they have all told me that they…
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Number plate transfer?
Hello, can anyone tell me how to transfer a registration number on my current car to a used car from a dealer when my car is traded in? Thanks.
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taking a trip to St Georges market, Belfast
I am taking a trip to the market tomorrow morning with the kids. Where is the best place to park? I realise that it will not be that cheap, but any suggestions would be great.:beer:
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Anyone used JFM Windows from Castledawson for Double Glazing?
Hi. We have what looks like a good quote from JFM UPVC products in Castledawson for double glazing. The guy seems decent enough but can't find any reviews on line anywhere and I was wondering if anyone one here had used them before?
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First Dates in NI
Hi All, Going on a first date this Sunday and I've been given the honour of choosing where to, has anyone any advice? I was thinking somewhere like Titanic Quarters but maybe that's not a good idea. Are there any any car or tractor rallys on that maybe a good option? Any advice would be great.
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Ride-on Lawnmower
Hi All, I don't want to swamp the forum with new posts, I promise this will be my last. Does anyone here know of any decent second hand ride-on lawnmowers for sale? Thanks in advance
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Building A House
Hi All, As I advised recently my uncle has planning permission to toss his existing bungalow and to put a replacement bungalow of the same site onto the site. The bungalow is beyond repair and he is keen to move asap. What sort of prices are bungalows built for? This house will have 3 bedrooms a kitchen and a living room.…
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Internal Fire Doors?
Hi, Can anyone recommend where I could get Fire-rated doors at a reasonable price? I could try B&Q and homebase but thought you guys might know some local businesses where they might have a deal! or if you know anyone who is trying to get rid of any, please let me know! Thanks :)
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The Magdalene Laundries "scandal"
I notice this has had a bit of an airing in the press recently with it being declared some kind of scandal with a good spoonful of accusations of brutish behaviour and abuse. This happens so often whereby we apply modern day standards and morality to historical events.…
