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Double Glazing - McIlhattons Ballymoney
Hi, I am looking at double glazing and think I am going to go with McIlhattons of Ballymoney. I am trying to get some reviews of them online but can't seem to find any. Do any of you MSE people have any feedback on them? Thanks, D. EDIT: I think from previous posts SUKI1964 has used McIlhattons. I've tried PM'ing them but…
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Damp and Timber Report Recommendations?
As part of a mortgage application, my bank has asked for a specialist Damp and Timber Report for the property. I understand that's going to cost about £200 - £300. None of my family or friends have needed anything like this done recently, so can anyone recommend someone (preferably independent) who would be able to provide…
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Dog Sitter required in Newtownabbey
Afternoon all I'm normally blessed with my parents in law who look after our shaggy dog during the day but they're going off on holidays Can anyone recommend a doggy daycare / dog sitter for during working hours in the Newtownabbey area? Something where we would drop the dog off on the way to work and pick him up on the…
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My computer seems set to default to the wrong region
My nephew lives in the Republic and I live in the North. Recently he took my new computer with him and set it up for me in his own house in the Republic. I now notice that a lot of the sites that Google throw up at me end in .ie rather than .uk or .com. The Republic seems to have become the default I'm assuming this has…
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Transfer Test AQE 2015-2016
Just thought I'd start a thread for this years AQE mums and dads, for any hints and tips people may have. I'm struggling to get ds to sit still to do any work over the summer and feel like a bad parent even asking, we only had 6 tests from school to do over the summer and haven't managed it yet. Had to bribe him yesterday…
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Mechanic required - Ards
The heating element on the back window of my car seems to be broken! Can anyone recommend someone in the Ards area to get it checked? Car is an 05 Mini Cooper Convertible. Thanks
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Clenaghans, Moira closed.
Just seen on Facebook that Clenaghans Restaurant in Moira has closed. http://www.clenaghans.com/ Very sudden, and when we've been down its always been busy. Loved the converted barn accommodation they offered too. There has been a business / bar on that site for 250 years. Seems an awful shame. :( Anyone know why or what…
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House Deeds
Hi, need some advice folks and hoping someone here can help. I purchased a property almost 10 years ago through a Solicitor. Deal passed cleanly and I settled up with Solicitor promptly once I got my bill. The Solicitor however has held on to my Deeds for "Safekeeping" (which I think is normal practice)? Anyway, as the…
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LPG Belfast or North Down ?
Are there any LPG filling stations round Belfast / North Down ?
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Craft Fair N. Ireland 2015
Any Halloween or Christmas themed craft fairs on the go? :)
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Get ready for cuts - part two
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Travel expense help for sick baby
Our daughter was born on 17th with Down's Syndrome and a bowel condition that required a 4 hour surgery on Thursday to repair it. They have now also discovered heart defects which will require surgeries to fix, most likely in the Evelina hospital in London. We do not live a million miles away from the Royal, where she is…
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Private rentals in NI?
We've been in our current house almost 10 years. Back then no problems finding a house to rent, now however its a nightmare. Our land lord is selling up so we have to move but there is simply damn all available. We are in Mid Ulster. Rarely anything on Propertypal and anything that does appear due to the level of interest…
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Changing Cars in NI
Hi All, The may seem a little stupid but it's really the first time I've been through this process, I've bought a new to me car and I still have my old one. How do I transfer the tax from my previous car onto my new car? Secondly what do I need to do to register my new car? I have currently been given the little tear off…
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dundonald, traffic , childcare etc
Hi Moving to dundonald in next few months. Just wondering how traffic is now with bus lanes heading to city. I know there are back roads, though reckon some be hairy enough in winter. We need book childcare soon, debating a facility towards ballyhackamore. Would we be crazy not using somewhere in dundunald. Oh works city…
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over the counter tablets
Can you buy Amoxicillin over the counter here or do you need a prescription? Or is there anything that does the same job? (take down a bacterial infection) that I could buy
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Need airbag light reset in Belfast
Just wondering if anyone knows a mechanic who will reset my airbag light on my BMW 320d e46? I replaced a window regulator recently but accidentally turned the engine on at one stage in the process without first reconnecting the airbag. So it doesn't need any work done - just the light knocked off so hoping it shouldn't…
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Allen and Overy in Belfast
Just discovered Allen and Overy have a law firm in Belfast. Does anyone know if this is a backup to their main operations or do solicitors operate from here?
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Buying a new bed
Hi everyone, My hubby and I want to buy a new bed, but where is best to go for both value and quality. Has anyone bought a bed recently and/or could anyone make recomendations of where/where not to go. We can go to Belfast, Bangor and Newtownabbey areas. Thanks in advance :rotfl::rotfl: :rotfl:
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Aerial installer recommendation
Has anyone any recommendations for a good aerial installer? I'm looking to get an RTE and local aerial installed in Stranmillis.
