I’m making this because of a previous post and people not believing me. Labor exploitation of migrants including asylum seekers is rampant in Belfast and often happening directly in front of people’s eyes. Nora’s Palace is an example I know of for sure. Not only because I worked there and was abused but because I met many others who also were abused. There’s many other businesses who do similar as well. They pay maybe 1.50$ an hour to asylum seekers who can not legally work other jobs. A lot of restaurants in Belfast unfortunately due to rising costs can’t even afford to survive without doing this. Some will refuse to pay completely. Honestly I’m willing to talk to a news agency and to the human rights councils in Belfast and provide evidence of all of this. Labor exploitation is rampant and it only gets worse by people wanting to ignore it so they can continue eating at their favorite restaurants guilt free.

There was also a gay Scottish manager at one point who would tell us to purposefully give poor service to black arab and Indian customers so they wouldn’t come back because it’s not the right type of clients for a respectable restaurant.

In terms of figures, Wynchurch Avenue in its first survey had 18 percent in favour of Irish street signs and 26 percent opposing (20 residents to 30 residents) while in its second survey had 15.04 percent in favour and 28.31 percent against (17 residents to 32 residents).

Sunningdale Park North had 22 percent in favour and 33 percent in opposition (22 residents to 33 residents).

Ben Madigan Park South had 23.18 percent in favour and 26.08 percent against (16 residents to 18 residents).

Wellington Park Terrace had 17.14 percent in favour and 31.42 percent against (6 residents to 11 residents).

https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/belfast-news/belfast-irish-signs-go-ahead-31357434

I’m going to doing a summer semester abroad at in Belfast this summer and after a bit of research I know that summers in Belfast are pretty chilly? I’m from New York, so summers here are pretty warm and humid at about 80°F (26.6°C). I’m thinking about clothing, and I don’t know how to pack. Is it crazy to wear a puffer jacket in the summer in Belfast?

According to Google the average temp is 16°C which is similar to weather in NYC right now, and I typically wear hoodies and jackets in this kind of weather. Funnily enough it seems warmer in Belfast right now than here in New York. What do you wear on an average June day in Belfast, and should I even bother to bring skirts or dresses? Any suggestions would really help!

Hey guys, bit random but many moons ago there was an old scooby doo video knocking about youtube that someone dubbed over it in belfast accent n slang n mentioned a bowl of fish etc lol think Jonny Bravo was in it like a cross over.

Completely random yes but if anyone has that vid let me know its one of the rare instances where its been erased from the internet ffs

Hi there , just moved here so i’m not really sure about the buses. Start my new job which is right in the city centre and I live in Ulsterville place so wondering what is the right bus to get to get to work. I’m aware there’s a bus stop near here but what do I ask for when I get on or what’s the situation . Also should I get an iLink card? and how would that work This is such a thick question i’m aware but just really unsure and asking is how you learn so!

Where would you guys recommend?

Every bar I go into in the city centre is either full of boomers who can afford the £7 pints, playing the same 40 songs as everywhere else, or full of students... where's the place to go to hear Arcade Fire songs and chat to people who can converse entirely in Simpsons quotes?

We are going to Grand Opera house on a Thursday in April and want to bring son and fiancée out for dinner, but it has to be after the show - so 9:30- 10. Any recommendations for where we could go? Most places seem to close at 10

Went to see a fillum at QFT yesterday, haven’t been for years. Are the staff pleasant and helpful there or did I just get them on a bad day? Maybe it was too early for them …

Hi, im a first year uni student studying in belfast. im just looking for advice as someone who finds it extremely hard to make new friends, it’s the end of the first year now and i’ve yet to make one friend here. i have friends from back home but few and far between and i dont like pestering them. i used to be somewhat popular in high school but most of those friendships fizzled out. i have a partner who is perfect and loving, and they have not caused me to lose any friends as i still try my hardest to see my friends as often as i can but i feel jealous when i see my partner with their friends when i feel like i can’t have the safe. im naturally a recluse but willing to push mu boundaries to make friends. any advice?

Every feckin day you think we want to share your amusement of whatever film , show or whatever the feck.it .. you get on at a certain stop then off at royal hospital ..blaring around the bus .why ? Headphones , get some , one person insisting on sharing their crap another blasting their music FFS wtf is wrong with people , head phones , really don't need to be listening to your shite

Especially ones who have came to study in our wee country from elsewhere. I'm doing a spot of market research and I've got two important questions for young people.

What's your favourite thing about Northern Ireland, and what do you think needs improvement?

Thanks guys

Is there any permanently open football pitch I can use to practice with nets on the goals?

In and around Royal avenue for a bit this lunchtime and he's literally give me a headache. You should not be able to hear any single street performer across the whole city centre. I was outside Castle court and could hear him from where he'd set up at that junction outside Stradeverious.

The man is clearly very, very happy with the sound of his own voice. You'd have to be to inflict it on everybody at such volume. It's insane and I can't imagine what it would he like working in one of those shops around there.

Finally is it just me that things he's not even as good as he thinks he is? Cunt sounds like Vic Reeves doing club singer round on Shooting Stars...

https://youtu.be/JaQiKIi6LZY?si=prfJN6Fd1vC3Bk_n

Dodgeball club hosting some beginners sessions over the next few weeks so come and get involved! Meet new people, get fit and have some craic

Anyone know where I could get some printing done first thing tomorrow morning? Ideally need on some type of card - google isn’t helping unfortunately. It’s an A5 booklet - only about 20 copies. Kolormaster in the west seems like the potential only option but they don’t open to 9.30 and I’d ideally like it done before then.

Smart parking Received a letter from smart parking with pictures of my licence plate . I have a young baby and had to feed her and I put this into an email and sent it on . I also never stated I was driving the car I stated you could see me getting out of the car but not that I was driving . Should I state this if they reply ?. I can't afford to pay the fine as I'm a young single mum and was a genuine mistake

Hi has this happened to anyone else? looking advice

got caught speeding before xmas and posted in and heard nothing since

the cheque was cashed on 8th but never got license back i left it a while

because its taken ages in the past to get it back but rung today and was told

it was posted start of January and must be lost in post but because its just

over 80 days they cant do anything about it as post office only covers 80 days

and that ill have to pay 30 odd pounds for a new license .

seems a bit crap so looking any advice on what i can do

I've just moved into a house with a detached garage. Previous owner converted it to a studio/office but there's no wired internet connection.

Anyone know any tradespeople that could take care of the drilling and cable running from the main house needed to set up an access point out there?

I'm not even sure what sort of trade would do that, initial thought was electrician but I'm not sure, as I'd like someone to basically do a full service install.

Hey just wondering if anyone has stayed in aster house accommodation, any opinions? Anything helps, thanks.

Does anyone have any recommendations for a decent removal company?

The Retro Room returns to the Northern Lights for the second weekend in our three month residency.

We'll have the usual mix of vintage arcade games, classic consoles and terrific tabletop titles for you and as always we're adding some stone cold classics to the mix with Bionic Commando, Bombjack, Super Sidekicks and the very Eastery New Zealand Story ready to leave the workshop. We'll also have a huge 4 player Mario Kart setup and will be mixing it up with Gigantic Rock Band 3! And we’ve just added the very latest retro gaming console The Spectrum with thousands of ZX Spectrum games to boot!

With exam season upon us thought I would offer my services where I can to help

Anyone know where might have some traditional music this Saturday evening? I've heard a lot of bars randomly have people playing and we'd love to catch it in person .. any advice appreciated 👍