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Archives for August 2014

Refurbishing Kitchen
We have a 10 year old Tara Beech shaker style kitchen. In case it matters the doors are solid wood but the centre panel is veneer. We have granite worktops too. The kitchen is in great condition but we would like a change. Buying a completely new kitchen is a waste of money especially considering the worktops. So given…
First time buyer- sale agreed... Estate agent wants £3000 up front.
Hi there, I was hoping for some advice. I am currently sale agreed on my first home. The estate agent has now asked for £3000 of my deposit to be sent to them as a gesture of good will/to show I'm a serious bidder. Is this normal? Would you do it? I asked if this means I'll be paying £3000 less of an overall deposit and…
VHS to DVD Software
Can anyone recommend a good cheap (or free) VHS to DVD Software Download please. I have the cables etc. but the Power Director programme i am using is useless, so i want to try something else. Thanks
builder recommendations in north west
HI everyone. Can anyone recommend a good builder to do me some quotes for removing a chimney breast and moving a stud wall ?? It's a timber frame property .. not sure if that makes a difference :/ Thanks
Watch Repairs in Northern Ireland?
Hi folks, Can anyone recommend a good watch smith in Northern Ireland? I bought a new watch and there's something wrong with the movement. The watch only runs for about an hour or two then dies. It is an automatic and wind watch. I would have to send it back to China so it would be a lot less hassle to get it repaired…
phone number for royal mail sorting office belfast?
i sent something to the sorting office but i think it may have been misplaced in the building, would anyone have a number or email for that building i could contact them by?
Craft Fairs NI 2014
Apologies if this discussion is available on another thread but if it is, I couldn't find it. Ashfield Girls High School Parents & Friends Association Holywood Road Belfast BT4 We are holding a craft fair from 10am - 2pm Saturday 30th November 2014 £20 per stall with proof of your own insurance or insurance for our one off…
Private Dentist / Second opinion
Hello all Big son (11 and a half) has three of his adult teeth coming through on the top outside his baby teeth which havent fallen out - they're so well developed that he looks like he's going to develop an aversion to sunshine and have the local villagers chase him with flaming torches. Last time we saw him, our dentist…
Delightful Sight at City Hall
At 17:00 today a gentleman was urinating through the railings at city hall, a great advert for Belfast with the area full of tourists.
Singer Sewing machine service - Belfast
Hi everyone, I have a Singer sewing machine and just wondering if anyone out there has recommendations for a place where I can service it? I'm in East Belfast. :)
Odyssey arena best seat for 7 yr old
Just wondering where would be best seating area to allow 7yr old to have good view of Disney on Ice.Any suggestions?
NIE Meter readings compulsory?
Hi, Quick question. Are NIE Meter readings compulsory? The reason I ask is that every month, or so, the meter reader calls round. I am at work. They leave a blue card. Sometimes I just forget I have to fill out the card. They leave a yellow card. Now I have to submit meter reading online. (Which would be my first choice…
Hairdresser recommendation Tyrone/Armagh
Can anyone recommend a good hairdresser in the Dungannon, Armagh and surrounding areas? I have long, thick hair and just haven't been able to find a hairdresser that I am happy with, so if anyone has any recommendations I would be glad to hear them!
CV Writing Service
Hi Everyone Can anyone recommend someone to have a look at and rewrite my CV. I am looking at updating it. Anywhere in Belfast would be suitable for me as this sort of thing can be done via e-mail. I am based in East Belfast. Thanks
Don't get stung
Recently I made a snap decision when offered an article, brand new, at what the trader claimed was a fraction of the usual retail cost and would be unrepeatable. Bought it, got home and found the exact item for sale online at half what I had paid. Now I have an app on the phone (Redlaser is the one I'm using), it scans bar…
IT Courses - Advice Required
Hello Everyone, I am new to this little forum and I hope that people don't mind me posting a non-monetary post into what is essentially a money forum. I am seeking to refresh my IT credentials as I would like to get a career more focused on IT (particularly the software side) than what I do at present. I completed a degree…
RIP - Gerry Anderson
Wasn't everyone's cup of tea but a true legend all the same... RIP - Gerry Anderson
Takeaway carvery - Belfast or North Down
I know of a couple of places like Mourne Fresh Foods in Newcastle that do a great takeaway carvery for £3.49 Is there anywhere in Belfast or North Down that do such a thing? TIA
old books
Anyone know where I could offload some books ? a mixture of hard & paper backs,they'r mostly biographies (few novels). Every 6 months I take about 2 doz to charity shops but they now say they have too many. I would hate to dump them.
Cheap, but decent turf... (Co. Antrim)
I'm ready for a new lawn and was hoping for the quick and easy turf over grass seed. Anyone know of anywhere good? I have a price for 3.54 a sq yd from hillside nursery in Monkstown. Many thanks. David

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