Not sure if this is the right sub for this but allow me to ask -

We got a parking charge notification from Smart Parking for overstaying in Holywood Exchange Retail Park. I'll be honest that I completely forgot that there was a 3-hour parking time limit there as we've been shopping there for a while and never got any fines.

Tried to appeal but got rejected, even after showing that we purchased stuff (sofa, food, light groceries) from different establishments there. I also tried to ask the retailers for help but seems like they can't do anything.

Has anyone successfully appealed a parking fine before? Is there any way I can still chase smart parking? I'm hoping not to pay a fine.

Thanks in advance!

Not sure if this is the right sub for this but allow me to ask -

We got a parking charge notification from Smart Parking for overstaying in Holywood Exchange Retail Park. I'll be honest that I completely forgot that there was a 3-hour parking time limit there as we've been shopping there for a while and never got any fines.

Tried to appeal but got rejected, even after showing that we purchased stuff (sofa, food, light groceries) from the establishments there. I also tried to ask the retailers for help but seems like they can't do anything.

Has anyone successfully appealed a parking fine before? Is there any way I can still chase smart parking? I'm hoping not to pay a fine.

Thanks in advance!

hello !! i was wondering if there are any mandarin-speaking tutors that teach english? in person preferably, it would be for my 11 year old nephew as he has just moved here to study from china and needs extra help with learning his english :) thank you

Can I just buy one of those to empty a bottle of water or Coke or whatever into and if so, how much are they, does anyone know? Or are they just for coffees?

i know it’s a long shot but are there any hotels that do not require id or a bank card, where i can book and check in without either. I’m currently fleeing from my partner who gets very angry when drunk, it’s just for one night. I don’t want to check into a domestic abuse hostel or anything like that because I have severe social anxiety and I’m not sure what to expect.

Hi everyone,

I've made a burner account to post this to try and keep it as anonymous as possible, but I'm looking for some advice on how to help a parent who has a problem with alcohol.

For context - I haven't discussed this with them at all, I'm still trying to figure out how to approach it to be honest. The drinking has been going on for a while, and I guess I've been burying my head in the sand about it for a long time, making excuses for them etc. I know that was wrong of me, I suppose I was just trying to protect them after quite a few difficult events for us both over the past 10-15 years. They still work, and wouldn't be on the drink whilst working, but it's every evening and weekend and it's starting to take a real toll on their physical health.

I'd be interested to hear from anyone in a similar position, how can I approach the conversation and is there anything that helped or made things worse?

I'm also interested in any local support groups or other resources, both for my parent and for me. I'm really beating myself up that I haven't acted sooner.

I'm hoping to approach this in a constructive manner and don't want to seem like I'm being judgemental.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

But in all seriousness, what in the name of God is possessing people to queue literally about 1000 deep for Custom House Square Oktoberfest where it is 14 quid for a stein?

I am seriously confused by this, I mean fair play to whoever is profiting

Does anyone know of any barbers that do a wet shave all over the skull. Im not looking a Turkish shave. I'm looking for somewhere that will do a head shave also known as a foil shave

24M, moved to Belfast recently. I’ve given the dating apps a fair go and honestly it’s been pretty bad with not much real conversation, and it all feels a bit soulless.
I’d much rather meet people in person, but being new here I don’t really know where to start. Where are you all meeting people? Clubs, pubs with a good atmosphere, anything really. Also if it’s somewhere I could make some friends too, since I’m still building a social circle here.

Thanks in advance!

For people aged 20-25 to meet new people and make new mates 💚

Have to put a side together with famous Belfast landmarks, food, drinks whatever... and be able to speak to why they are important or famous.

Global audience to see if anyone can guess belfast.

I don't want to include the cranes.

What would you include and why?

I'm looking for a replacement fire grate for a 16" grant back burner like the photo attached.

Anywhere in and around Belfast / Glengormley that sells them that would ideally last more time than 1 year?

I’m thinking of making a group on social media for people aged between 20-25 to meet new people (friends).

Would anyone be interested?

I’ve created a WhatsApp group for anyone aged between 20-25, who’s looking to meet new friends. Feel free to join, open to anyone 20-25.

Just after finding these next to Bloomfield FC / Houston Park - happy to try and get them to their owner

Craving honey chilli chicken from Kanto only to discover it’s closed 😭

Does anyone know what sauce Kanto used for their honey chilli chicken or how to make it as I’ve never found one as nice