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Cheap garages in East Belfast?
Anyone know of any cheap garages that won't rip me off in the East? Looking to get a bit of work done to put my old car through the m.o.t, taking it to test on Friday so will have a list of what needs done.
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Egg Money Card
I'm thinking of getting one of these for the cashback but am wondering about how to pay it out of a NI bank account - Ulster Bank. I do most of my banking over the net. Does anyone have any experience?
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Postal Strike (merged discussion)
This one's for all you lovers out there... A week to go and the Royal Mail strike shows no signs of being resolved. In fact, the war of words between management and the unions has escalated. Regardless of whose side you're on, I'd just like to remind people that they might wish to make alternative arrangements for sending…
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3 for £15 DVDs Sainsburys Forestside
I'm not sure if this works in all Sainsburys however I bought 3 of the "3 for £15" DVDs in the Forestside Sainsburys Belfast, and when the discount came off I was charged £13 instead of £15. I pointed it out to the assistant who really didn't care because it was what the computer said. Ahem slight Little Britain moment...
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Greek Restaurant Help?
Hiya Im trying to find the address and phone number of a Greek Restaurant in Holywood sorry I dont know the name can anyone help me out ASAP. Apparently its the only one and I need to get a booking for my niece and her boyfriend for this evening.
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compensation for postal strike? (merged discussion)
how do you go about getting compo for something that can't be measured in financial terms, eg, losing property i wanted cos did not receive formal mortgage offer in time, also delayed my ex-oh-to-be from moving out of marital home and causing unnecessary stress? any ideas please? xx
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Tax Advisors / accountant
I forsee an increasingly complicated tax postion in the future. Can anybody recommend a decent tax advisor in Belfast or surrounding areas? Preferably one that knows the tricks and is willing to share them without costing as much as the taxman.
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Will Little Britian tour come to Belfast?
I really hoping that the little birtain tour will come to Belfast! I'm gutted that they havn't added a date yet. Theres an option to subscribe for information on Belfast on the tour website, which makes me think that they may add a date for Belfast! I'd love to see it! https://www.littlebritain.info
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O2 abolish cross border mobile roaming charges.
See this article for full details. : http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/02/08/o2_abolishes_roaming_charges/
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Philips DVDR 3305 - Ballymoney, Co Antrim
I was in an independent electrical store in Ballymoney, Co Antrim, this afternoon to pick something up when I noticed a Philips DVD Recorder for under £100. (Model DVDR 3305) It can use + or - discs and seems to be able to play loads more. It is the first sub £100 "brand" name recorder I have seen and am now regreting…
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Solar Panels...
Hi all, Im really interested in getting solar panels installed when I replace my flat roof to a pitched roof. I know about the clearskies grant available but has anyone had experience with it before?? Also, been in touch with a supplier in the UK, https://www.navitron.org.uk who are extremely helpful and seem to be the…
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IFA Sale
IFA are having a one day sale today 20 windsor avenue and https://www.irishfa.com only been on the web site and the sale doesnt seem 2 be very good. Gonna call down later cos ive 2 pick the mrs up from near by. might be of some use to someone
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Curtain Fabric Bargains
The Irish Linen Factory Shop in Saintfield, Co. Down is closing at the end of January and they have a brilliant sale on. They sell very good quality curtain fabric, also towels, linen tablecloths, napkins etc. Everything is half price, even the fabric which had already been reduced to £1.99 is now £1. If you don't know…
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Cavity Wall Insulation?
Hi Folks, Has anyone got cavity wall insulation installed recently? I've been thinking about it and it seems there are grants available to keep the cost down. Any advice would be great! Thanks, BatCat
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hp photo printer
i know there is a thread gooing on here http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=142021 regarding this but i wanted any NI peeps to know that there is 2 of these available in the flagship center in bangor i rang ther 2 day to be told they had none... but i had to go to argos anyway so i called in ... and there…
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Belfast City Council Blue Bin Upgrades possible
Hi Folks, For all those of you that have a small blue bin and want to upgrade to one the size of your normal black bin, just ring the Belfast City Council Waste Management folk: 0800 0328100 and they will replace your old bin with a new one of a decent size. The girl I spoke to reckoned it could take up to 3 weeks max and…
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Chip & PIN day moved?
Did anyone hear on UTV life tonight that loads of Chip & PIN numbers are floating about the mail office in Belfast and that the date for Northern Ireland may have to be rescheduled.
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CCC Ireland Rugby Shirts £30 in ASDA
Just saw these in Asda reduced further from £40 which is a good price for a Canterbury shirt to £30 now mainly large and XL available. this top won't change for about two more seasons.
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Reams of Paper? How much?
Hi all, It appears that my supply of paper for my printer is nearly done so time to get some more. Has anyone recommendations on where to buy? I'll probably buy a box, ie 5 reams. So far the best is £2.40 per ream, so £12 per box at Queens. I forgot to ask what weight the paper is but I suspect its 80gsm. Ta.
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Looking for a builder
Hi there Can anyone recommend any good builders in and around North Down/Strangford (not just price but also in terms of reliability - I'm interested in having a garage conversion done)? Regards P.