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Universal Credit in Belfast?
I read on the NI Direct website that: "Universal Credit is being introduced in Northern Ireland on a phased geographical basis." Would anyone happen to know if this is currently available in Belfast? Thanks.
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ROI salary declaration to UK
Hi all, are there any people out there that know if it is the law to declare a Euro salary to the UK government through Self Assessment. It would appear that its suggested that you should, annually through self assessment, but is it law??? Kind regards Okanem100
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Swimming / pool exercise class for 70+ lady
My Mum is keen to get more exercise but her mobility is holding her back. She was always a keen swimmer so swimming or a gentle pool-based exercise class would be ideal to get her started. Does anyone know of any pools that would cater for older ladies (ideally within a short drive from Foretside area) rather than her…
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Pass Plus / Advanced driving in Belfast?
Hi there, does anyone know of any pass plus or advanced driving courses or instructors who offer this available in Belfast? I've just passed but I'm hoping to build up experience and hopefully reduce insurance (and potential accidents). Seems very common in scotland, england, wales but can't find anything here via facebook…
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Private script charges
Just wondering why Boots charge £7-8 for a private script and Gordon’s only charge £3.00
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Old pound coins
I've found a number of old pound coins and was wondering if anyone knows what I could do with them short of disposing of them. I'm not looking for anything for them, would any charities take them? Or should I just use them as "trolley pounds"? (if they even still work for this!)
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Game of Thrones - The Touring Exhibition. In Belfast
I wasnt aware this was happening and it doesnt seem overly well promoted (though maybe i've just missed it). Runs until the end of August, and there is good availability for tickets. May get busier now we are heading towards the summer months. http://www.gameofthronesexhibition.co.uk/about-the-exhibition/
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Coal fire backboiler removal & replacement with back boiler stove
Hi folks I have coal fire backboiler that heats hotwater removed and replaced with a backboiler stove, any suggestions on price? I got a quote of circa 4k subject to survey so install and remove old system, seems quite alot as this is already plumbed. Open to sugegstions...
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Builder/Tradesman faulty workmanship..
Works done involved a lot of decorative concrete being laid over 60sq metres...now, about 2 months after the work was done a crack has appeared the whole length of the job. I’ve been chasing the firm for well over a month re other bits of the job that were only able to be inspected after the bad weather had passed. They…
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Hearing Loss...JTI Gallahers Ballymena
Trying to find out some info about this, apparently there was an advert about this in the papers some time ago...not sure if it was just one of those “where there’s blame there’s a claim” types or union based genuine research studies or some sort of group action. Any info would be nice....thanks. If there’s another forum…
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Best Charity Shops in Northern Ireland
I’ll go first- great Charity shop next door to Boden Park Coffee, Ormeau Road, Belfast.
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Dublin Airport - Questions
Hello Folks Anybody travelled by bus from/to Dublin Airport? Goldline X4 service. I land there on Saturday at 7.30am, assuming that arrivals are quickly herded to the exit doors is there anywhere to get a decent breakfast as its a long wait for the bus (11.20am)? Q2. On Tuesday 11th the bus in theory gets me back to the…
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Advice on a good family law solicitor
Sorry if this is in the wrong spot but was wondering if any of you good folks has any advice/experience of good solicitors in co. Antrim that deal with family law? In my case getting access to the point of 50/50 custody of my daughter, she is most important thing in the world to me and afraid of making the wrong choice of…
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Titanic Hotel + Attraction deal - 2 people - £135
Spotted this over on HUKD. Might be of interest to someone wanting to try the Titanic Hotel. Weeknights and Sunday nights only, but may work for someone. Seems like relatively good value @ £135 for two people sharing, breakfast and tickets to either * W5 Science Park * Titanic Belfast or * The Wee Tram Tour (City tour)…
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Co-Ownership -
Hi All, Just wondering if anyone has any co-ownership experience. I have had my offer in principle from co-ownership for £112K and about to try and get the mortgage side of things arranged. Totally panicking that for some reason I will be turned down for a mortgage. I have no bad debt or anything, its just I did a mortgage…
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Any recommendations for a good medical negligence solicitor?
I tried the law society Northern Ireland but it provides over 300 different practises and when I google a lot of the firms have paid to go to the top of the page. Does anyone have any recommendations?
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Can anyone recommend a gym/personal trainer, in South/East Belfast please?
Hello everyone :wave: Can anyone recommend a gym/personal trainer, in South/East Belfast please? I am female and have social anxiety. i also need to lose weight. I'm trying hard, but feel I need the support of a personal trainer. I've never been to the gym before and find the prospect very daunting. The only exercise I do,…
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Global construction systems
Hi My neighbour is looking at getting a conservatory and came across this site. It states they are based in Moneyreagh. Anyone have any dealings with them? Thanks
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US Preclearance At Dublin Airport - Worth it?
I will be flying to the US later this year and am weighing up my options for flights and connections. It is working out a couple of hundred pounds more expensive to fly from Dublin vs Heathrow however Dublin has the benefit of US preclearance. I'm keen to hear other peoples views on whether it's worth paying a bit extra…
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Van Hire
Looking to hire a van for a couple of days. Are the big companies like Enterprise etc the only options? Any local trustworthy cheaper alternatives? To be fair enterprise arent too dear if booking well enough in advance but a small local firm would be good to use. As long as its not a Del Boy Trotter operation of course:p
