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Shopping addiction -help or support group in Belfast ?
A family member has had a shopping addiction for years which has never been addressed properly.... We've destroyed credit & store cards and paid off her debts in the past but she is using a debit card to make her purchases now...This family member ( mid 40's) has moderate learning difficulties and is currently being…
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Northern Ireland Finances
I sometimes wonder if our politicians have any grasp of finances and how to use taxpayers money in an effective manner. Last week the Alliance party proposed the introduction of water charges and prescription costs. I'm not completely against prescription charges but feel it's unfair to say NI residents do not pay for…
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Tree Cutting
I need someone to cut down and remove a tree. I live in Belfast Does anyone know someone who can do this
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Alternative post pick up points
Hi, I'm purchasing a present for a relative that I live with. I don't want it going to the home address as this person usually picks up the mail when it is delivered and this item might be identifiable. I've considered asking the company to disguise the package but I don't think this is feasible as if they ask what it is,…
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Old torn clothes
Hi, I have a stack of old torn clothes that are past the stage of being repaired. Does anyone know of a charity shop or clothes bank in the Newtownards/Bangor are where I could leave them? I don't want to throw them out but most charity shops want clothes that they can sell in their shops
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Ulster Bank - assisted voluntary sale?
I would be grateful for any experience of assisted voluntary sales in Northern Ireland, particularly with Ulster Bank or other local lenders. I borrowed £120,000 from Ulster Bank to purchase a two bed terraced house in east Belfast in September 2006. 100% loan with no repayment vehicle and interest only over 25 year term.…
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Talk-Talk calls to RoI
TalkTalk It's a rotten service I know but does anyone know the cost of: A. Phoning from TT land line to RoI landline at evenings and weekends B. The cost of phoning from TT landline to a RoI mobile again at evenings and weekends Trying to figure if it is cheaper for OH to use her Tesco mobile or a TT landline during these…
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Buy To Let Tax Return and Queries
Hi Can anyone on here recommend a good accountant or book keeper (reasonable to pay) to help with BTL tax returns? Thanks in advance :)
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Cleaning Cut Glass
Anyone any tips on cleaning crystal? We have a decanter which my wife tried to clean a few years ago. Ever since the glass looks "cloudy" on the inside. Nothing seems to be able to bring the glass back to new condition. Any ideas?
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Tax Query
If i move money between accounts in my name and accounts in my wifes name, or vice-versa, would I be liable for tax?
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CIPD in Northern Ireland recommendations?
Hi, has anyone completed any of the above courses in NI? Looking to complete a qualification by distance or home learning close to Belfast, any recommendations on a decent and good value provider? Thanks.
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TSB Classic account
Hi everyone I went online to apply for this account, but because we don't have a TSB Bank in Northern Ireland, I was unable to proceed with my application. Has anyone else encountered this issue? :( Many thanks in advance. :A
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UPVC Door Hinges and Adjustment
Hi, Could anyone give me a recommendation for someone to come and look at a drooping upvc front door that is now catching on the door frame with the sun catching it in the lighter evenings? Have tried to adjust the door as much as possible to counteract but still not good enough. I am in the killinchy / Saintfield /…
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Victoria Plumb?
Anyone any experience of using this company for purchasing a bathroom suite? Some mixed reviews on line. would welcome anyone from NI who has had experience. Also any recommendations for local reasonably price bathroom suppliers?
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RTE Player In Northern Ireland
I live in the North and can receive all the Republics TV stations via my aerial I would like, however to receive the RTE Player so I might watch catch up TV. Unfortunately, due to geo blocking I'm only able to receive some programs and not others. As a case in point I can't watch catchup for the program 'What Are You…
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iCandy beware, another not available in NI story..
Hi, we purchased a double iCandy pram a couple of years ago at quite a cost. I recieved an e mail from them recently as my 2 year warranty is almot finished, offering three levels of service priced at £50, £100 and £200 respectively. Any of these services then extend your warranty for another two years, good deal it seems…
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Plumber
Thanks to whoever it was that recommended Gary Orwin at Go Plumbing. I had a problem with my oil heating and Gary came the next day and sorted it for me. It was a pleasure to deal with a workman who is not only efficient but punctual and value for money.
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Company to level and seed a grave advice
Hi Guys, Could anyone recommend a company or person to flatten and lay grass seed on a grave, its only a year since it was opened. Many thanks..:)
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Gas price comparrison.
Hi, was just inspired to change my electric provider by another post in the forum. I then looked at gas prices on the consumer council website and it says we are restricted to two providers, sse and firmus who seem pretty much the same picewise. Is that correct? Many thanks..
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MS Access Crash Course
Hi All, I need to learn the basics of this application within a relatively short period of time (two weeks max), is there anyone in Belfast available to do 1:1 tutorials on this? Thanks
