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Archives for December 2013

Free parking @ Odyssey Cinema
In light of the recent complaining RE: parking at the Odyssey, i thought i'd post this. Heard it this morning on the Radio 4 hours free parking in December for Odyssey Cinemagoers who book a family ticket online. :beer: http://www.odysseycinemas.co.uk/en/free-parking.aspx
Sad Nelson Mandela gone....
A great man......
South Belfast doctors where I can get an appointment within a week
Hi, I have recently moved to south belfast and changed doctors surgery to one at the bottom of my street. I rang this morning for an appointment and was told that the next available appointment with any doctor is 23rd december!! I was expecting a week but not over 2!! Due to reasons i dont want to go into here- I cant wait…
Begging in Northern Ireland
Afternoon All, Admittedly this is not a problem unique to NI, but as this is the NI sectionI thought it could be looked at from this angle. As I mentioned in an earlier post I walked past the Christmas market at cityhall today which is heavily promoted within the media and people from all overNI visit it. By contrast as I…
Mediums in Belfast
This is a genuine post. I am looking for anyone that can recommend a physic medium in the belfast area? Please no replys from anyone giving their opinion etc. That is not what I asked for. Thank you
Bah Humbug
Good Evening All, This is going to upset everyone and I don't know a single other person who shares this view but the City Hall Christmas Market - much to do about nothing. I'll admit it's a nice novelty and it looks great, however it's overpriced with limited variety and many of the items for sale are absolute rubbish.…
The storm - Lucky escape as shop wall collapses in Belfast
Blue Badge Parking
I have been told by Blue Badge holders that they can park in 1 hour free spaces for an unlimited time without penalty. Does anyone know if this is correct?
Cen loan disburs?
Hi guys, not sure if I am posting this in the right place or not, but here goes :-) I noticed today that there was a credit in my bank account for £13.05 with the narrative CEN LOAN DISBURS. I have no idea at all what this relates too. Has anyone else seen this? I have tried searching for it on the internet but not much…
Bogus electricity devices bought in Northern Ireland
Thousands of people across Northern Ireland are buying bogus electricity saving devices, investigators at Trading Standards believe. Some companies are selling small plug-in devices that simply do not work. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-25220697 I've never come across this before but there was a documentary…
roof cleaning
has anyone had there roof cleaned and how much did it cost. I had a leaflet through the door and I was speaking to the man who delivered the leaflet but his website does not exist.which makes me think I should avoid . The leaflet has a freephone number ,landline number ,mobile number ,email ,web address .
Northern Ireland delicacies
Talking about food on the "butchery" thread has got me thinking about the foods from home that I like and missed when I was in the army. Things you just can't get anywhere else. Once you were back home though and had a good feed of whatever it was you were craving it didn't seem as important anymore. It's changed a bit in…
Plumber in Bangor
Well, anyone know one? I phoned up two to do a wee job, fixing a tap etc and they were too busy. As in, no way mate. Fair enough it's not a big job but she who must be obeyed wants it fixed.:cool:
Damp man
Can anyone recommend some to fix damp in semi detached house in east Belfast. I have had two men out and not only are their quotes £1000's different, what they say is poles apart too. Really don't know who to believe so any guidance/recommendations would be appreciates:A
PVC Skirting Board
Any idea were I can buy PVC skirting board in East Antrim /Belfast area? Thanks
Kitchen Chairs Refurbished
Hi Looking for my kitchen chairs to be refurbished! Just wondering if anyone has any recommendations???
East belfast oil club
Hi, just in case anyones thinking of joining club for end of dec delivery .Brother got his oil 500lt for £280 after joing this month, he saved £17 not bad for filling in a bit of paper .Sill
Christmas Craft Fair
If anyone is around Bangor on Sunday, there is a Christmas Craft Fair at Clandeboye Estate from 2pm - 6pm (8th December). Stalls are booked out so it could be a good day if you are into the Christmas spirit by then.
T Mobile coverage in Northern Ireland
Can anyone relate their experiences of T Mobile in Northern Ireland especially in rural areas. They claim good coverage in mid Down where I live but I never trust these maps. Many Thanks.
aerial recommendation newtownabbey
Hello! Could anyone recommend someone to connect up an existing aerial connection and existing rooftop aerial so that freeview can be accessed? The current roof aerial one will not access freeview channels as it stands. The person lives in the Newtownabbey area. Many thanks for your help!

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Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
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