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KANE FAMILY BUTCHERS BUSHMILLS is it honestly loca
Now please realize that if the meat I purchased from Kane was eatable I would NOT be so annoyed he should not be selling under false pretenses Hi all posted earlier about poor quality virtually uneatable kane family butchers meat, well had a look as per a comment posted about one of his butchers saying it was imported and…
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PPI in the Republic
I know about PPI in the U.K., however, I!!!8217;ve no idea about how, or if it operates in the Republic, I!!!8217;d appreciate some pointers about PPI in the Republic, maybe a few links or where to get more detailed information really would be appreciated Thanks Kevin
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Wedding dress storage
I've been asked to store a nieces wedding dress and wondering how best to do that. Its a bit of a responsibility and I dont want her to ask for it in a few years to find it mouldy and musty. It was given to me basically on a hanger. At the minute I have placed it in a 50litre plastic tub with lid. I have folded it up as…
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Ground rent / management fee arrears. Brady Solicitors
I received a letter from Brady Solicitors of Nottingham regarding ground rent arrears - which we actually did owe to a local company - but Brady also wanted hundreds of pounds for their fees. The 5 page letter talked about 'court proceedings' and 'losing your lease' but also had lots of typos and maths errors. It turns out…
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Buying a car in England
Hi Just looking for ideas on cheapest way to bring a car from England back to NI? Thanks
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Wattage
Anyone help with a lighting question. I have a couple of pendants in my kitchen with each using 3 bulbs. When I bought them a few years ago it was recommended to use maximum 40w bulbs. These were the standard bulbs but I now want to put LED energy saver bulbs in. Basically I would like brighter than the old 40w bulbs. So…
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Do any Local Banks have Switching Perks?
Hi All, I never really hear any perks on offer from local banks in terms of switching bonuses. My question is do Ulster Bank, Bank of Ireland or Danske have any perks on offer for customers who switch to their accounts? Thanks
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Kitchen counter tops
I am looking to upgrade our kitchen a little bit, changing the counter tops and the sink. Apart from the likes of Ikea, B&Q etc, are there any local shops you could recommend where this could be done to a nice finish, at a reasonable decent price? Not wanting to spend a lot on it as we may do an extension in a few years…
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Residential home - East Belfast
My 86 year old mother can no longer can care for herself and we have decided the best course would be for going into a care home. She has dementia but would not need a nursing home. Obviously this is not an easy decision to take so I would be obliged if anyone any recommendations for a home around east Belfast?
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Joiner Belfast - interior doors
Any recommendations for a joiner? South Belfast. Hoping to replace the interior doors (approx 12). Will need sanded to size and handles etc fitted. Last doors were so badly fitted in this house, we're happy to pay for it to be done properly.
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Bridal Alterations
Hi I am wondering if anyone could recommend a seamstress for wedding dress alterations. North Down/Ards area. Many thanks! :)
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Verdo logs
Hi all, Before ringing around all the local Home Bargains, I was wondering if any of you lot have been into any stores very recently where they have a good amount of stock? Holywood exchange and yorkgate have none at all :( Verdo website state production has stopped due to flooding, though I don't know if this has happened…
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Volkswagen
Who's got a Volkswagen? Looks like they've been misbehaving. This is really for motorguy Paul. Any thoughts on future values?
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Fixed Skylight Manufacturer in NI or Ireland?
Dear all Planning an extension behind the kitchen now, and coming to the issue of deciding on skylights. I want fixed ones. I can find more than several companies in England with latest technology etc., but struggling to find any locally. Is anyone here any wiser? Even Ireland might be a good choice and save me hundreds…
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Problem Tenant in Northern Ireland
Hi All, This is being posted on behalf of my Granddad and I am not sure what to advise him. He is retired and rented his house out for a number of years to a man on benefits, the first few years there were no issues, however last year and so far this year rent has fallen behind by over three months. The continual excuse…
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Need advice on SetTopBox that can do RTE and UK
Hi all need some advice on getting a new set top box Recently got rid of sky so lost my rte recording privileges Im in coleraine so i get my RTE from over the border and its not included in the uk signal (as it is with divis) , so have two aerials for two transmitters joined to feed down into the tv box, at present im…
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Redundancy and recruitment agencies, anyone recommend a professional agency?
Hi, having been a HR manager for the past 14 years I am now in a 45 day consultation which could go to redundancy. I would like to register with some agencies (Belfast area) to widen my job search. Has anyone used an agency which was designed for professionals and would you recommend them? I have heard that Grafton are…
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looking best value shed
hi looking a shed delivered and put up something like 10'x8' where the best place to go, can pay cheap but want a decent one, ive seen these guys but wondered if there was better out there? https://www.gumtree.com/p/garden-sheds/heavy-duty-garden-sheds/1281198200
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PGCE for Primary School Teaching
Has anyone here any experience of applying for/doing the PGCE Primary school qualification? I'm looking to retrain but wondered what it involved, especially with 2 kids and bills to pay!
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Car parking at Belfast Int Airport
Does any fellow MSE'ers have a promo code for discount on parking. Booking two weeks, thanks.
