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landscape centre Donegore closed?
has the garden centre up at Donegore shut up shop? Hadn't heard anything,but drove the mrs up there today and it was deserted with not so much as a flower about the place and the car park closed
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New Build Property - Ask for Discount?
Hi All Have been looking at new build developments (Lagan Homes) and was wondering has anyone asked for a discount on the asking price for a new build? If so what is a reasonable amount to ask for based on a Semi detached 3 Bedroom House priced at £139'500
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Looks like things won't ever change !
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-27631542 One of the top stories on the main national BBC page today (and rightly so) a great piece of publicity for a city that has spent so much time and effort correcting it's international image :( I think we need to return to the days of vermin control to rid our wee…
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Things will never change!!
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Cooker repairs Newtownabbey
Hi, can you recommend someone to do some cooker repairs in Newtownabbey area? Oven (heating element?) and extractor fan have both gone at almost the same time :( Thanks
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Refund from dhl
My brother recieved a package from a family he knew while in America recently and my mum signed for it on his behalf at the time. DHL are now trying to charge him over £20.00 to over the postage. He is arguing he knew nothing about the package arriving from America and should he have been notified by DHL beforehand so he…
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Paving East Belfast
I am planning on fixing up my back yard which is currently just concrete, possibly with paving. Can anyone recommend a good value contractor who could carry out the work. I am in East Belfast. Many Thanks G
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Professional newborn photos, anywhere recommended?!?
HI Guys, Can anyone recommend a place to take decent priced professional newborn photos, have looked at pixie photos but seem quite expensive, Thanks :)
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Mercedes
Hi Would anyone here know a good reliable mechanic who can service a mercedes e class 2004 in the craigavon area??? I know the mercedes dealer in carn would charge an absolute arm and a leg for a service Any advice will be appreciated.
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Gaints Causeway parking
I know there is at least one thread about this but I would like come clarification about something. I have some friends coming over and we have hired a people carrier, if I head for the Giants Causeway and drop 5 people off at 'The Nook' can I then drive into the official carpark for £8.50? Not interested in the visitors…
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Postage
Why do some retailers state 'mainland UK Delivery only' when it is clearly obvious that it costs exactly the same to post to NI? (I'm guessing it's something about insurance/ risk v delivery distance but surely the post office bases their business reputation on 'delivery success' ratios..)
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house in newtownabbey
Is anyone familiar with the brambles on the old Carrick road? I'm looking for a new house and I'm not really familiar with the area, it seems decent but not really sure about it's location. How handy is it for commuting to Belfast for work, is it convenient to schools etc? Would it be a decent place to live? Would…
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Anyone had difficulty posting on gumtree?
I'm at a loss as to what I'm doing wrong with posting an advert. I've read and re-read their T's & C's and Posting Rules and tried several times. I do realise where I went wrong the first few times but although they send me an acknowledgement email, they always remove the advert and I get no feedback as to the reason. Has…
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Cooker repair - Lisburn
Hi all, The oven switch on our electric cooker (a Brittania) is on its last legs and will need to be replaced soon. Does anyone know any good repairmen in and around the Lisburn area, or who would travel to Lisburn? The last guy we got was a complete cowboy. Thanks!
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Having a Rant
OH went self employed a couple of years ago. He was employed on the Friday, s/e on the Monday and had been with the same employer for approx 6 years. He got the grand total of 2 days holiday pay ( all employer could afford allegedly). He has had nothing but hassle and grief from the person he is a sub contractor to (same…
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Newtownabbey Toys R Us
This should maybe be posted in the Praise section of the forum but as this is just for one store I am posting it here as its local to NI. Yesterday they held a WWE autograph signing and I was lucky enough to get tickets to go to it (they only had 400 to give out, and they all went quick). The only way I got them was thanks…
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Ride On Mulching Mower
Where is the best place to get a Mulching Lawnmower in NI, is it worth getting one from Mainland UK and shipping or will that be too expensive/dangerous? Any recomendations on makes/models appreciated :) Ideally want to spend £1000 or under.
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Nexus 7 tablet screen repair
Any-one know (recommend) a repair shop that can replace a screen on a google nexus 7 (2012) tablet? Belfast or Co-Antrim area would be perfect. Thanks
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Transfer Test AQE 2014-2015
I've seen a few posts on sites from the last few years for the AQE, haven't seen one yet for children that will be sitting the tests in November 2014 so thought I'd post one and hope for some replies :) Has everyone started preparing for them already, how long ago have you started? How many tests, extra work are they doing…
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Portush
Has anyone been to Portrush recently? My parents are going to Portrush at the beginning of next week and theywould like to go to the Giants Causeway but what else is there to do and see inthe area? They are staying overnight and their accommodation is booked already. Has anyone any money saving tips, like buying tickets in…
