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Let there be light
According to today’s BT ( so it’s bound to be true) there will be no money for street lighting by 2020. It’s long struck me as a waste of electricity anyway. Has anyone been to Australia? You notice it gets pretty dark at night over there, then you realise there are no streetlights, at least not in the small towns. What do…
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Builder who would work in Bangor /North Down
Hi You guys came up trumps last time so hope you don't mind if I pick your collective brains again. As I see the Builder threads haven't had much activity in almost 5 years I am seeking personal recommendations for a Builder in North Down/Bangor or wider afield if they'll travel to Bangor. Moved into almost 50 year old…
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Underbody Steam Clean Ballymena or Belfast
Hi Can anyone on here recommend a steam cleaner - I want to get the underbody of my car cleaned before getting some work done on it. I would prefer South/South East Belfast or Ballymena. Thanks.
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Boarding Kennels Bangor North Down updates please
Hi I see the kennels threads (North Down & Bangor) haven't been updated for a few years and I've a timid Golden Retriever I need to board in July in Bangor area. Grateful for any reviews or experiences with local kennels please. Thanks
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Oil Prices
Looking for oiil to be delivered to Bangor . Anyone know cheapest supplier at moment? Thanks
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Where can I buy honeycomb in Belfast?
Hi guys, really need to get some honeycomb for a friend next week. Have looked online and it's quite expensive. Can't seem to find it in any local shops either, anyone know of a place that sells it please? Many thanks..
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Bathroom mirrors with shaver socket
Hi was wondering where would be the best place to get a bathroom mirror with shaver socket - LED lighting optional. I've looked about online and not seen much that fits in with what I would like. Is there anywhere in NI that stocks these that I could go look at? Alternatively, can you recommend a good online supplier?…
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Samsung Galaxy screen repair
Hi..does anyone know of anywhere reasonably priced in Belfast city centre where I could get a broken Galaxy screen fixed? thanks
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Tarmacing
I have recently widened our driveway to make it more comfortable for cars to fit. Our tarmac is very old and little crumbly, as I found out when using a kango drill to take a wall down..... so the main bit and the new stoney are will need a good resurfacing. Does anyone have any recommendations for reputable tarmac…
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Scheme for replacing lead water pipe?
My mains water from the main isolation tap in my house back out (presumably) to the street, is a lead pipe. A plumber suggested to me, though he didn't know, that perhaps there might be some government scheme to replace this. Would anyone happen to know if there is one in NI? Thanks.
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Pip
There are horror stories about PIP reviews across the water and a recent Spotlight programme seemed to suggest that it is much tougher to obtain the benefit here in NI Would like to here from anyone who has went through, or helped others through the system, especially those with mental conditions how they found the system…
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Grandfather Clock Repair?
Looking for a recommendation for a grandfather clock repairer in Northern Ireland? Its a modern one, not an antique one. Thanks in advance. :)
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Anyone still sicking with Budget Engery-not me?
Hi folks, Happy New year, just to let you know, that its still possible to save up to 2p per unit, if you have the right supplier. Budget engery's bill pay is 15.8 p per unit, I just renewed for another year with Airtricity and get 15% off their standard rate, works out under 13.5 p a unit. New customers with Airtricity…
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Pvc door installation- recommendations?
Hi, the lock system on my pvc front door has rusted away and looks like I will need to get not only a new lock but also a new front door-handle seals coming away etc. Anyone have any recommendations for anywhere in Bangor area? Thanks for your help.
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Wedding Venues
Hi, I'm originally from NI and move away several years ago. I'm currently trying to plan my wedding there but don't have huge experience with the venues! I don't have a massive budget, but the main thing I want to achieve is an open bar so i'm limited to places with outside catering and no or low corkage fees. Anyone have…
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Old Bakers Court
Hi, I was looking to rent an apartment in Old Bakers Court off the Ravenhill Rd. However, looking on the map it seems quite close to Cantrell Close, which is where there were issues recently. Is there any issues with this development being so close or should I avoid in this development? Thanks.
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Grit boxes - roads only or driveways too?
Hi Guys, As per the title - is the grit in yellow, council provided, grit boxes intended for general use or is it supposed only to be for public roads which are not otherwise gritted? I always understood that anyone could take some grit and use it on their driveway but someone, near our local box, is getting quite militant…
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U.K./Irish passport name change question
Hi, I am divorced and wish to revert to my maiden name. I can do this easily at banks, work, dvla with my divorce papers and birth certificate. My query arises regarding my passports. I have a uk passport with 3 years left on it in my married name. For financial reasons I will not renew this until it runs out. I am about…
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Oil Tank Removal
Hi Just moved house and I need to get rid of an old oil tank at the back of the garage and boiler within if anyone has any suggestions based on personal receommendation please. Much appreciated
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Phoenix gas usage, smart meters etc.
Sorry, for so many posts Folks but I've just moved house and juggling so many things, which I would be grateful for your advice on please. Has anyone any experience of Phoenix (airtricity) gas? In the month I have been in the property, the bills seem very high - even in comparison to oil in my old house. What is considered…
