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How much gas do you use a year?
We're going to get gas installed soon and are struggling to decide between a prepayment meter or a credit meter. With SSE: The pay and go rate is 3.693p per kWh And their domestic tariff is: 5.445p for the first 2,000 kWh and then 3.732p for anything over 2,000 kWh. So I'd need to use 7000 kWh or more a year to make the…
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Anyone here in Northern Ireland been successful in opening an M&S account?
I have successfully switched to every account offering a bonus but M&S. They have been the only bank to reject me and my wife. I then heard from a friend that he too was rejected. I've started to wonder if perhaps they simply don't want Northern Irish customers? Has anyone been successful in getting an account with them?
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Leather restorer product
Does anyone know where you can buy leather touch up pens or colour restoring balm in Belfast? Need to touch up a dark brown sofa before sale. I am not looking for someone to do the job, i just want to buy the product quickly rather than ordering online.
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Recommendations for someone to remove and Replace Bathroom Sealant- Belfast
Hi, Please could someone recommend somebody in the Belfast area, to remove and replace my old sealant around my bath, I currently have a leak which is due to the old sealant. Its not a job I want to tackle as I'm very cack- handed and have failed miserably in the past! Many thanks in advance.
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Crumlin Road Jail
Anyone been to a concert in the Crumlin Road Jail? Is it good? Is it all seated? What are the facilities like?
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Housing Rates Increase
Hi All, Have many seen a spike in their NI house rates this year? Mine increased by 14% which was unexpected and not inline with the area I live in, has anyone else experienced this?
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Plumber recommendations - Belfast
Can anyone recommend a plumber for a bathroom renovation? This would be in Belfast. Thanks!
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Results day...
Any stories, rants, bragging...? DS has just got his A1s and been "recommended" to switch out Biology and do Further Maths instead (apparently his Biology A-grade wasn't as good a score as his other As... :wall:). So choices, Drop the biology (and don't replace). Replace biology with f. maths. Carry on with the original…
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Hepatitis A Vaccination? Shortage of Vaccine?
Son is off to Thailand in 3 weeks time and went to get his Hep A booster today - only to find they're in very short supply and no chemist has it. :eek: Anyone any (legal!) source for it? He'll be trying the travel clinics and private clinics tomorrow however has anyone had any success recently? Thanks in advance
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Personal Alarm for the elderly
Is there a grant available for this to cover either installation fee or monthly maintenance charge, or both? Thanks
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House Insurance
Who are the most competitive insurance companies offering house insurance within Northern Ireland? I was with Hughes, however their premium has almost doubled despite having no claims on the policy.
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Framing Shops
I have a poster I would like to get framed, its 50" wide by 32" high. I cant seem to find any suppliers online who cater for this... would I have to get a bespoke one made? If so are there any shops in Belfast / Lisburn area you would recommend?
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Loft Insulation Grant?
Hi - does anyone know of any grants or schemes available in NI? Both my wife and I work but is there a wages threshold that exists allowing couples to claim a grant to install insulation? Thanks
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MS-Excel - courses in Belfast
Would anyone happen to know any centres in Belfast which are offering an MS-Excel course? (Obviously Belfast Met, just wondered if there were any other locations) - Thanks!
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Removal firm recommendations
Hi all Seeking recommendations for removal firms to move me from east Belfast to Carrickfergus. Thanks in advance.:A
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Proms in the park 2017
Has anyone else applied for these this year and if so, have you heard anything yet? Given we're just about 2 weeks away, I thought I would have heard either way by now (although, fully expecting it to be a no, given I've received a no in each of the last 5 years...)
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Power NI Price increase
I know this is set for 1st October but does anyone know when the keypad code change kicks in, it would be handy to preload a few extra quid before hand. Thanks.
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NI building regs.
Hey folks. I was wondering can anyone help. Does anyone know when building regs need to be granted or property inspected when renovating an old house? Planning permisson was saught and granted for a complete new build to replace the existing property. However work has started the existing building instead (concrete being…
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Airport Lounge at International Airport
Hi Has anyone used the airport lounge at the International airport and if so is it work £20? Is there any codes etc. which can be used to get access for under £20. Thanks
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Council Vs private sector wwyd?
I need some assistance from the collective wisdom of the local board. I applied (on a whim) for a local council job which came up a few months ago. I was unsuccessful but shortlisted on the reserve list. They have now contacted me to say a position has come up. It is a SO2 level role (not quite sure where that falls in the…
