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Archives for January 2016

Samsung UE40h6400 and Irish Television
Can anyone confirm for me whether or not a Samsung UE40H6400 bought in the England is capable of receiving Irish Television here in Northern Ireland. It will be in an area where other televisions seem to have little difficulty in picking up the overspill. While the set has been discontinued by Samsung it still seems to…
English tutor wanted
My son is in P6, he is doing the AQE test in Nov, is any one have a tutor to recommend please? We live in Dundonald area!
Traditonal Irish music in Belfast
I have 2 American friends staying over in February and they really want to go to a bar to hear some traditional music (great :rotfl: ) I know Fibber Magees do some but I have never been in, isn't it very small? They are staying in the premier inn on Waring Street, so ideally somewhere closer to the cathedral quarter would…
Mobile hairdresser ards area?
Hi there, I'm in a wheelchair and live rurally so it's really hard for me to get to a hairdresser, couple that with the fact that I have 3 very young children it's led me to not having my hair cut in nearly a year... I really need my dead ends off and maybe a colour just to hide my mama-type greys that are peeking through…
Where to buy 2nd hand caravan
Hi, I'm looking to purchase a 2nd hand touring caravan, nothing to expensive - say 4k or under. I've looked on gumtree but that just confused me after I had phoned a few people who suggested that I be careful as alot are rubbish! Does anyone know a reputable dealer who sells caravans near belfast or county antrim? Any good…
Whats your experience of Airtricity.
I have no particular loyalty to any utility company and will switch in a flash to get the best deal. Currently in a contract with airtricity paying 14.74 pence per unit (includes VAT) new customers signing up now get it at 13.43p (includes vat) per unit, budget engery charges 13.74 p per unit. Having got my latest bill I…
Jack Reid
Anyone any experiences with this dealer? Trying to decide if it's worth a drive out there!
Open Electric
Would like to sign up with Open Electric PAYG, but they have sent a lot of paperwork/contract or something. Never had this was switching before? Anyone switched to them? thank you
Satellite Broadband
Can anyone recommend any of the broadband suppliers from the list below -- currently there is a grant for this https://www.detini.gov.uk/articles/satellite-broadband-support-scheme-northern-ireland Which supplier and package is the best value? http://avonlinebroadband.com/ http://www.ibub.co.uk/satellitescheme/…
Anyone know of a good, private knee surgeon?
Long story short I badly hurt my knee requiring surgery and unprepared to wait over a year in pain I am looking at going private. Could anyone recommend someone to me or have any experience with private surgery?
Childcare costs South Belfast
Hi Guys, hoping to get some idea as to how much childcare costs in Belfast, specifically South Belfast, Lisburn Road direction. Trying to budget for when wife goes back to work after baby number two, trying to decide if one of us going part time may work our better? Cheers..
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Mortgage for South of Ireland
I would appreciate help in sourcing a mortgage for a holiday home in the South. We have found a property but can't find any banks who offer euro mortgages, even those with partners in the South. We are paid in Sterling.
Translink Top Ups
I have been recommended to buy a pink smart-link card as it will save me money. Does any know the prices for putting 30, 40 and 50 credits on at a time? Thank you.
Wedding Venues
Hi folks Myself and OH planning to get married in 2017. Currently looking at wedding venues. Anyone know of any hidden gems? Not interested in Galgorm. We viewed the Killyhevlin and the Culloden recently. Like them both a lot but Culloden would be better as more local. Only problem is its £75 a head! Mad to pay that? Just…
Victoria Square
Hi All, Where are the best places to eat around Victoria Square that are not too expensive? Thanks
Insurance holding off paying compensation
Guys... Had accident several yrs ago and was awarded £35000 comp of oct 15, why on earth is it taking so long for insuarnce company to issue funds, im now into waiting 16 weeks, is this normal, insurance state that they are waiting on a certificate to say that im not in receipt of any benefits etc, working man for 30yrs..…
Cheapest place to buy gas cylinder in Belfast?
I'm moving into a property in South Belfast which has a gas cooker. I'm wondering where the best/cheapest place is to buy gas cylinders? Roughly how much should I be looking to pay? Thanks in advance, BDA
Housing association and major repairs
Just wondering if anyone has been in this situation. After many years being on nihe waiting list and years of private renting (sometimes every year), my daughter (teen still at school) and I were over the moon to get a home from a housing association a year ago. To cut a long story short it is damp. I called numerous times…
Budget Hotels in Belfast
I have a few old American friends visiting, too many to stay in our house. They are wanting to get a hotel in and around Belfast city centre. As they are only here for a day or two as part of a big tour they don't want to spend a lot of money on the hotel. Do any of you have any suggestions of where would be a good option?…

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