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Furnishing an apartment
Hi, I have a 1 bed apartment I have inherited which I would like to furnish (Ikea style!) for letting. Do you guys have any suggestions for a company that will do all this for you at a reasonable cost? Thanks
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mirror
Storing some things for a friend while they prepare to move house and managed to break the glass in a framed mirror. Any ideas where to buy replacement glass? It's about 3ft by 2ft. I assume I can measure the frame and have it cut to suit?
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Electric ireland - artricity
I am in the process of moving from Airtricity to Electric Ireland. The process has been more tricky than I thought as I have been told by Airtricty customer services that Electric Ireland don't provide a service to Northern Ireland and that I will have to stay with them??? Anyone recently moved from Airtricy to Electric…
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Ex-service, including UDR and RIR HS. Pensions available in Northern Ireland..
It's come up in private conversation recently that some ex-service people, especially those who served with UDR and Royal Irish HS units are not aware of what they're entitled to in the way of pensions. There are two things I'd like to draw to the attention of those living in Northern Ireland although these also apply to…
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Bring out your dead!
A road sign pointing towards a cemetery in County Down has been changed following complaints that it was in bad taste. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-24852139 What do you think? Turn your granny into cash?
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Breakaway Glass bottle
Has anyone ever sourced breakaway glass bottles for bar fight scenes in a play. My wife needs some for the end of this month and after my total failure of an attempt to make sugar glass i need to find somewhere that will deliver to Northern Ireland. I found a place in England that sells the bottles for £9 +vat each but…
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Poteen still destroyed by Gardai in Cavan
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-24815565 So even in the south they're a bunch of killjoys. :wall:
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Looking for a builder and joiner
Hello there, We have some problems with mould and very damp walls (where they meet the roof) in the bedrooms of our 3 bedroom semi. I'm not sure if it's a problem with the roof tiles/flashing as I have no idea about this sort of stuff but we need to get it sorted ASAP as have new baby on the way and a toddler so I don't…
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septic tanks
Just wondering if anyone else on the N.I. forum has a septic tank? Been having a bit of bother with mine this year and for the first time in a few years, I was here when the Water service contractors emptied it. Instead of lifting the manhole cover, they removed a cap from the inlet vent and emptied from there. I can't see…
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Help with Council job application in NI
I am applying for a job with a local council and on the application form one of the questions is: Core Competencies Continued (d) Political Awareness Demonstrates an understanding of and sensitivity to political factors at Council, regional, national and, where appropriate, international level in developing strategies. Can…
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Bank of Choice
Good Afternoon All, Following on from an interesting discussion on Danske, I was wondering what everyone's bank of choice was and why? Perhaps it may not even be an Irish bank. I'm interested in three points, holding accounts, savings/investments and mortgages. My account would be Halifix (Reward Account), this gives £5…
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Murials - what's your feeling?
They've been in the news a lot recently to the extent that flegs have taken second place. It seems the hoods are using them to re-establish domination over the community. There's actually a website which shows where they all are and what's on them. http://www.belfast-murals.co.uk/ I thought they'd all been changed to…
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Bathroom Refurb - Bangor
Hello, Looking at getting the bathroom completely redone. Few things moved about, new shower, tiles, flooring, celing etc. I have 2 coming out for a quote next week, JR Groves and KS Plumbing. Just found them quickly online to get some rough figures. Has anyone used them or know of any other that'll do a good job in the…
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02895 numbers
I have noticed that some companies and individuals have started using 02895 phone numbers and according to a site I looked up they are used in order to us to believe that they are in NI when they can be anywhere in the UK. Has anyone else come across this? And does it cost more to call these numbers?
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Moving to Ormeau Road?
Hi guys, I was thinking of moving to the Ormeau Road but have no idea what it's like. It would be middle to upper part of it. I have a young daughter so maybe the Integrated Primary School would be an option. Is it a good area to bring up a family. I might have a chance of a house in Walmer Street. Any advice would be very…
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Local Christmas events in Belfast
Hi All, I know the council have a few things planned in December but I was wondering if anyone knew of any local christmas events taking place in December - local lights being turned on, christmas fair for charity etc. I would ask if there are any local christmas plays etc but I thought that might be pushing it a bit for…
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Presale link for Riverdance?
Hi, Does anyone have a link for presale of tickets for Riverdance in the Odyssey Belfast? I see they go on presale on Wednesday (6th November 2013) but don't know how to get link or code. I would be grateful if someone could help, Thanks
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Electrician in Craigavon area
Hi guys, I have a little job in a new business premises. I have an electrical feed with isolator onto which I need a basic consumer unit. The lights then need attached (the light exists and a lead just needs connected) and I want a couple of double sockets at either side of the unit. I am from an engineering background and…
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Kwik Fit, we're the one to trust. (or maybe not)
I brought a tyre down to Kwik Fit to repair a puncture. They phoned me and said it could not be repaired as the tube was too badly damaged. Quoted me £75 for the same grade of tyre, i said no thanks, of course. So i brought it to Armstrong Beatties on Balloo Drive in Bangor who said if it can't be repaired they will sell…
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How`s everyones Broadband?
Any recommendations for phone and BB packages? With Talktalk ourselves, the service here is a disgrace at the moment, drop-outs every evening from 6pm to bedtime, judging from their help forums i`m not the only one with this issue.
