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Archives for November 2013

Anyone had a back boiler removed?
As per title. Looking to get the open fire back boiler/wrap-around boiler removed in order to get a stove installed. This includes dealing with all the associated pipes etc. I've had one quote but it seems quite steep. Has anyone had this done recently and how much did it cost? Many thanks
PSNI Speeding ticket
If you get caught passing one of the mobile vans, how do they send you the ticket? In the post? By signed-for courier? After how long do they normally process it?
Remote car key replacement
Hi guys wondering if you could help me, I was looking a replacement remote control key for my car, i have the spare which is the only one that came with the car. After being around a few places in Belfast city centre (and the dealer £160 for a key!!!) I haven't found anywhere that would do this. Any ideas, I'm willing to…
when moneysaving becomes dangerous!!
"Hundreds of people queued outside the shop from 05:00 GMT for the promotion. However, when it got under way three hours later, there was what one woman described as a "stampede" with people wrestling over the goods" :eek: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-25150109
Wanted Handyman/Joiner Ballymena area
Hi All I am looking for a handyman or such like to help update the interior of a old bungalow, new stairs, rooms re-arranged etc. The work could be done at this persons own pace evenings, weekends etc.as long as the price is right
Model Toy Cars
Good Morning All, I tried a number of similar questions on the "Discussion" forum but got little to no responses so I thought I would try here as there is a good knowledge base. I'm looking to get hold of a number of items I had a a kid, complete with all the original boxes. One is the Kellog's village collection including…
virgin media multiroom
Hi there! Just wondered if anyone had any experience of virgin media's multiroom or the install? We are with virgin media currently and have just had an extension completed and wanted another box put into this new extension. From a phone call today it looks like a £50 install charge and either £6.50 per month for a box…
Jiffy bags
Any ideas where I can buy Jiffy type bags in Northern Ireland? - I am looking for 500 ish. Loads of reasonably priced companies on the Mainland ... until you get to the delivery details page - I have been quoted up to £30 for delivery?? Seriously?? Any help greatly appreciated, thanks.
Irish "Healers"
Good Morning, Has anybody ever went to any of the so called Irish "faith healers" and if so what were your thoughts? These people still seem to be very popular in rural Ireland in particular.
Larne crown can stay for two years
Ok so it can stay for two years but does anybody know what the point of it is? It's an absolute eyesore. I mean, seriously, would you want this anywhere near you? It seems it was put up to celebrate the Golden Jubilee. If Aunty Betty had seen it she'd still be having nightmares.…
Derry - Disgraceful parking charges
Reading this on the BBC about how towns are introducing reduced parking for Christmas http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-25100959 remninded me about the disgraceful parking charges in Derry. In Derry, parking in council car parks is free on a sunday, except during November and December - what a way to encourage…
Mechanical Ventilation Heat Recovery Unit
Hi folks We are currently planning on building a ne house and I was just wondering if anyone has any experience with MVHR units? I really just want to know if people think the benefits out weigh the cost (projected to be £4.5k for our build). Just by way of background our house is around 2200 sq ft and will have underfloor…
Ulster and City Buses
Morning All, A family member witnessed a young girl fall down the stairway of a double decker bus over the weekend, she was walking down when the bus was in motion. Personally I've always found having to walk around these buses when they are in motion to be awkward especially when having to get up on time to when your stop…
Heating query
In common with many in NI, we have oil heating but this may apply whatever the fuel. The circulation pump has several settings, presumably to adjust the flow to match the number of radiators in the system. I know that if the flow speed is too high (I think above 3 feet per second) it causes noise in the radiators, but what…
Belfast Broadband
Hi, Moving into new place next week Looking up Broadband deals for Belfast at the minute. Will start ringing round this week. Anyone have any provider recommendations? Looking for Unlimited downloads- TV package not necessary Thanks for any advice/opinion Best, Ryan
Type 1 Sub Base supplier
Any recommendations for a Type 1 Sub Base supplier. Need it for patio I am trying to do on the cheap. Thanks, C
Wooden Floor Fitter Belfast?
Hi! First time poster Recently moved into new apartment in Belfast Just wondered if anyone had a recommendation for someone local and reliable for fitting a wooden floor into 2 bedrooms and a small hallway? 30m2 approx Many Thanks, Ryan
Father Alex Reid dies.
Fr Alec Reid, who was a key figure in the Northern Ireland peace process, acting as a go-between between the IRA and politicians, has died. He died in a Dublin Hospital at 06:40 GMT on Friday. Fr Reid, 82, a member of the Redemptorist order, secretly acted as a conduit between the republican movement and the British…
Ards Hospital Cafeteria
I had reason to be in Ards hospital yesterday and popped into the cafeteria for a sandwich and coffee and was pleasantly surprised to find out it's actually run as a day care centre for the disabled. They have three able bodied senior staff who run the business but the rest are all people with learning difficulties and…
Northern Ireland's Attorney General says end troubles prosecutions

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