Hi all,

Looking for some advice (I know I could have googled, but would prefer to hear from someone)

Are there any gyms close to town or in town, where you can pay for a "PT" but it's all just boxing work? Or any independent people that can work out of a close gym?

I used to box years ago as a kid, but would be starting from scratch. I tend to be a tad socially anxious, at least when starting something new. So I would prefer if the gym was welcoming, hence why I have asked here and not googled.

This would solely be for fitness

Any information anyone has would be greatly appreciated.

Hey all,

I picked this up from Born and Bred when I was in town for the Fleadh. I actually lived in Belfast for just shy of 2 years so I’m familiar with some of the phrases here (big lad, catch yerself on, etc). But was on toilet this afternoon and while looking at it I realized I wasn’t all that confident in my understanding of a lot of these. Was curious if you kind people could give your interpretation of what these mean. Had a few drinks so apologies for the poor photo quality.

Hello! I'm a member of the DCF chamber choir and we have been selected to preform in the ROYAL ALBERT HALL in November. Currently we are looking for donations to our Go fund me! Any amount would be appreciated!!

Me & some friends are coming over to your fine city in October, and noticed a clubnight called 'Guerilla' was on which looks intriguing. On ResidentAdvisor it says it's a "BYO event".

Now, I'd ordinarily assume BYO = Bring Your Own = bring your own drinks etc. This seems an ... unusual ... situation for such events. So -- is it that, or is it something else? Don't want to be buying in supermarket booze only to have it confiscated at the door. :)

Heya,

Me & some friends will be coming over to your fine city next month, and I'd noticed an interesting looking event in the shape of Guerilla (https://ra.co/events/2523860) ... a couple of us are massive techno nerds, and tend to gravitate towards finding the weirdest stuff we can to bust moves to 😄 (other recommendations for the same weekend welcome!)

Anyway, on the page it says "Fyi: this will be a BYO event". Now, I'm fairly confident that this means "You can bring your own booze/food/whatever in" - is this right or have I missed some colloquial (or fashionable) version of that and it actually means something different? Cos I'd rather not turn up clutching a bottle of rum only to be told that it was actually 'Bring Young Otters', everyone else has semiaquatic mammals with them and I end up looking a right tool. ;)

Doesn’t even do any justice to how pathetically small that is, it’s like a goujon. Their portion sizes used to be amazing too. Had a couple of other paltry enough meals in this delivery, 2 people starving after spending 30 quid between them. When did this happen??

Looking for recommendations for somewhere in Belfast to work remotely for a day.

A colleague is travelling over for work but will be arriving a few days before our meetings, so needs somewhere she can work comfortably with decent Wi-Fi and take the odd Teams call.

Ideally somewhere free to use, unless it’s a café where she can obviously buy coffee/lunch. Central Belfast would be best.

Any good hotel lobbies, libraries, cafés or other spots people would recommend?

Im looking for a financial advisor in the Belfast/greater Belfast area who can help me through my divorce. Im looking for someone who can advise on the best steps to take now with a view to eventually buying my own house once divorce is complete as well as taking into account transfer of property from my parents to myself at dome point.

Any recommendations?

I am delighted to announce that I will be having a book launch for 'Soviet Hotel Dressing Gown'.

Taking place at the Book Bar in the Accidental Theatre (bottom of Shaftsbury Square) on Friday 27th November, it will involve a Q&A session with me (hosted by author/journalist Jonathan Traynor) as well as a short reading from the book and some musings on the writing process as well as the current literary scene.

Tickets are free but limited to 30 (with the event being BYOB). Get your ticket here..

Anyone know who is moving into that empty shop on Royal Ave? Just being nosey.

Hey all,

This is going to sound like one of those posts, a mate went to one of their singles coffee socials yesterday, no mention of time limits, but turned out it was a speed dating event.

He's very disheartened and liked a specific girl there and he was getting vibes but then got an email saying he didn't have any successful matches.

How legit are these things?

Want to support and encourage him, but need to know what the deal is, before I push him to go again.

Been repeatedly seeing and hearing fireworks around Belfast city centre and East Belfast by some youth. How do you keep safe?

An article has been posted as well:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cnvl10dyz72o

And a Redditor just posted too.

Hey guys trying to form a band atm I’m in to all sorts of music so not fused about what your into. Would love to meet more musicians in Belfast and jam together. I’m a singer and a guitarist. Hit me up if u are interested

Seen this sold out and there's no resale on the Ulster Hall website. So in case anyone here can't make it and needs to sell their tickets let me know 🙏

Anyone know of any tickets going for Mike Rice at Mandela Hall in Belfast on 18th September? I’m looking two if possible. cheers.

Anyone any experience dealing with this? Hangs over my roof and a bit worried about it in like 10 years time. Have checked it has no TPO and isn’t a conservation area.

Hi anyone know of any groups or chats to find single women mid 30s to mid 40s . Thanks

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After getting absolutely rammed up the butt by a car dealer in North Down, I am looking for your recommendations for used car dealers.

I'm looking something 6.5k or under, I know that's not massively realistic but money is super tight.

Looking for a tattoo artist Belfast/ Newtownabbey area who specialises in fine line tattoos, not sure who to go to any recommendations appreciated

Does anyone know of any grief meet ups i don't use social media, in belfast? I have recently lost my husband

Searching for spots to socialize and chat with strangers in Belfast

New to Belfast and an F1 fan, are there any communities or screening for F1 fans in the city?

Hi,

Is anyone parting with two tickets for the above? Tried too late to get tickets, and after seeing them live at ep I now reeeeeally want tickets.

Amazing band and voice!

Stern's Pokémon Pro pinball machine arrives in Boundary Taproom. It joins the Jaws and Godzilla pins in the main room, and don't worry the Uncanny X-Men is now in the side room.

These pinball machines are in Boundary Taproom permanently and provided by Base Arcade.

If you like pinball check out the monthly freeplay Base Arcade events in Banana Block (18-20 Sept is the next)

There are usually 6 pins on the arcade floor ranging from early 90s machines up to the 2020s alongside approx 40+ classic arcade machines and a wide range of retro consoles. More details at basearcade.com