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Need help please - Where to eat with kids in Belfast
Good Afternoon everyone I really would appreciate your help in choosing a restaurant which is suitable for adults and kids, don't mind the price! Here's the story, we are having our family to stay for 2nd weekend this August, our two sons and their kids ages 6,5,4,2. We are all going to Titanic on the Saturday morning and…
SSE Airtricity and NIE
Hello, I was wondering if someone could explain the differences in these two companies and how exactly they fit into the market? We were discussing this today and nobody really was sure so I hoped someone on hear could clear things up. Thanks
Car boot sales
I need to have a clear out and am considering selling my [STRIKE]junk[/STRIKE] unwanted goods at a car boot sale. Any recommendations? I'm in Belfast but will travel for a good one.
Are you Armagh Sean with the one earring?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-33427884 DNA test to follow
What a joke our local goverment is....
http://www.u.tv/News/2015/07/01/Mismanaged-scheme-paid-1m-for-20000-equipment-40125 ....and they complain about the UK Government cuts (text removed by MSE Forum Team) they can't even manage the money they have had properly.... and in usual public sector fashion. NOBODY is held accountable !!!! Shocking to say the least…
Travel Insurance to USA
I'm going to Florida in November, was just wondering if anyone can recommend who the best company for travel insurance would be as our flight is from Dublin... I know there was an issue with companies before where they only covered UK residents if they flew out of a UK airport...
Wheelchair accessible vehicles
Anyone got experience of a WAV ? Can you recommend a dealer, or best place to look for one? Any problems to look out for ? Anywhere in N.I. is fine, but Co. Antrim or Down would be the closest.
Builder in Newtownabbey area
Hi! Just wondered if anyone could recommend a builder? We have discovered a black mould problem in the spare bedroom, there has been no furniture in front of it and i had a clock hung on the wall which looked to have water marks coming from were the nail was. Behind the wall would have been the chimney brest which has been…
Is it possible to get free legal aid?
Just wondering guys is it possiblesible to get free legal aid for a divorce? If not then how much would have to be paid after? If I couldn't afford to pay it and didn't could ejo get involved and take the belongings of the house or would they negotiate to pay a small fee each week or so of a small amount? Any reply be…
Buying a car from the Rep
What is the process of buying a car from Ireland? And costs?
"the village" area of belfast
whats it like to live in the village area of belfast? rental prices are cheaper there but im wondering if its for a negative reason
Couier needed for ebay sale to mainland for rowing machine
Hi All, I'll be selling a rowing machine like this one http://www.concept2.co.uk/indoor-rowers/model-d on ebay but being from N Ireland I will need a courier to delivery the rower to probably the UK mainland. The shipping info is One Box Rowing Machine weight: 57 LB (26kg) Postage dimensions 15 in x 21.5 in x 56 in. / 38…
Portadown cafes
Does anyone know a decent, centrally located cafe in Portadown that's open on Sunday lunchtime, please?
Graduation Photos - this week?
My son "discovered" last week that he actually graduates this Thursday from Queens, and hasnt yet organised photos. He picks the gown up on monday morning, graduation thursday morning, gown must be back by 18:00 thursday Queens dont offer any "on site" photography. Anyone any advice on how / who we could use who might be…
Sewing Machine Repairs
Is there anywhere in Belfast/Ballymena that performs sewing machine repairs? It seems that the needle is not correctly picking up the bobbin thread - the upper thread is getting caught behind the bobbin carrier.
Custody Warrant NI Courts
I am already in a payment arrangement with my creditor, but have received this? Can they imprison you for credit card debt??
ELC / Mothercare
Hi, I need to buy a gift for my goddaughter (2yo). I'm in Belfast so is there any point going out to the ELC in Lisburn or is the once down town similar in size. I've usually found the ELC in Belfast to be a bit poor in terms of stock for gifts. Thanks.
AccessNI
Hi Everyone, Good news is that finally after moving here I managed to get a job which required Access NI. I've now been waiting over 6 weeks (it reached the PSNI on the 11th of May according to the HR department and the AccessNI people when I rang). Any idea on how much longer it will take? I've been told it's taking…
Gas Boiler Annual Service
Anyone got any idea how much an annual Service on a Combi Gas boiler would be around Belfast Lisburn area?
Property areas in SE Belfast.
Hi, What are the best areas in Belfast for a single professional to purchase? I only really have knowledge of South Belfast and even that is quite limited. I'd prefer a mixed area with no flags, murals or any of that nonsense. Apart from that the normal desires such as quiet, good access, etc apply. Prefer Semi-detached,…

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