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Power ni direct debit
Hi folks, We bought our house last year and set up an account with Power ni, our direct debit was set up at £37 p/m which was fine. Now we received a letter saying our estimated costs for the next year would be £828 so our DD would go up to £69 p/m. Does this seem right? We live in a 3 bed terrace and there's only two of…
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expiring drivers licence. shafted in N.Ireland again
ok , realising that my licence is up for renewal can anybody shed any light on why our replacement licence cost is £30 , however across the water it is only £14/£17 depending on whether it is done online or by post. https://www.gov.uk/driving-licence-fees…
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Good garage in East Belfast
Anyone know any good garage in Beersbridge area of Belfast? I was using DM Motors for some time but heard that not always I'll get the best service there and they are quite expensive with repairs. I need to fix some electrics fault and some body repair (someone knocked my side mirror out:/).
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CCTV cairnshill P&R
Does anyone know if the cctv footage is recorded at the park and ride. Thanks
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Ring resizing while you wait
Hi Does anyone know if there's somewhere in Belfast I can get my ring resized while I wait? I just got engaged on Thursday and I can't bear to leave my ring in for more than a few hours! It needs changed from an M to an L so just down one size. I don't mind paying for it, as the place where we got it wants to keep it for 3…
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New Kitchen
Hi, my OH has decided it's time to get a new kitchen and as I'm fed up trying to fix various items that are falling apart, it seems like a good idea. Does anyone have any suggestions of where to get a reasonably priced kitchen or who to avoid? We're looking for a complete refit from the floor up. We're in the Bangor area.…
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Kitchens - suggestions where to buy for temp
Can anyone recommend where I can get a reasonably priced kitchen? We are hoping to buy a property which needs a new kitchen, however the kitchen will be re-done in a few years down the line so will be temporary. I have been searching facebook buy and sell and gumtree. Any other suggestions? The carcases aren't worth saving…
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NICS Voluntary Redundancy Scheme
Anyone going for it? :D
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Just checking a wee quote
Hi Folks I'm getting a new 45-50 amp circuit breaker installed into a Crabtree Consumer Unit and was quoted £45 - does this sound ok? Thanks for views. :-)
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Urgently need advice regarding my rental contract
Hi all, If anyone can help I would greatly appreciate it as I am allowing this to stress me out so much that my health is taking a severe hit. I am renting a house through an estate agent in NI. My current lease expires on 19/08/15. The estate agents have been hounding me since January to sign a lease for the following…
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Travel Insurance - Pre-Existing Medical Conditions
Hi I am looking for travel insurance to cover pre-existing medical conditions. I have tried the usual internet sites etc and the quotes are very expensive. Wondering if anyone can advise a company?? Thanks. :)
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At the moment which is best
Something cropped up and I'll have to overnight it down in Dublin, Thursday or Friday. With the pound so strong at the moment I'm wondering what's the best way to pay for the hotel? It will just be a one nighter. Pay online, or phone hotel? Pay by debit card on the day? Pay by credit card? Or when in Dublin withdraw cash…
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Kitchen fitter
Hi all Just wondering if anyone can recommend reliable, reasonably-priced kitchen fitter in the Belfast area TIA
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Is Boal Ikea car park still going?
I just tried calling to book but there was no answer. Is it still open? I know there was an ongoing issue with planning permission but thinking maybe they are now shut? Thanks
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Dublin For Patrick's Day
My partner and I would like to spend a couple of days down in Dublin and take in St. Patrick's day and I was wondering what is the best way to book an hotel (our favourite is the Gresham) now that Sterling is so strong against the Euro? I'm looking at this site at the moment and I see Final price (including taxes) :…
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Tyres in Bangor
Can anyone recommend somewhere reasonable to get tyres for a Renault Clio in Bangor/Newtownards?. We know we need 4 new ones for the MOT so really need them as cheap as possible. What are Kwik Fit like? Have used them in the past but not sure if they were good value or not. Thanks
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Boarding Kennels East Antrim
Can anyone recommend a good boarding kennel in East Antrim? Some-where I can be sure that my dog would get plenty of exercise would be good. Thanks
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does supermarket diesel get as many mpg as an ordinary filling station??
Has anyone any thoughts on this? My husband thinks that supermarket diesel doesn't get him as many miles to the gallon as if he went to a "proper" filling station like Maxol? What do all you moneysavers think??
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Pavement Parking
Scenario. Car parked partly on footpath, mother with pram and toddler tries to squeeze past rather than risk busy road, scratches car. Same scene, person in wheelchair damages car. Who is at fault? Personally, I think it's the car driver, but what is the legal position?
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Where to donate soft toys and books?
Does anyone know where I can donate some soft toys and children's and pre-teen books? I don't just want them to be sold at a charity shop, but rather give them where they'll be used.