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Anyone know any good family party games?
pinkcat31, 30 December, 2008 at 18:52

We're having a small gathering tomorow night, just five adults, 11 year old and a 14 year old and we need some really daft games to play! The sillier the better please cos we need lots of giggles as...

Faisal, an hour ago 61 3,670
David
Adding Hotel links
David, 27 January, 2024 at 13:02

Can you add a link for guests to click on to an external hotel website?

Diago, 6 hours ago 24 191
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Dental phobia - can anybody help?
Notquiteme, 3 March, 2013 at 12:08

Even though I'm not a 'regular' poster here (more of a lurker with a few hundred posts to my name), I'm still too embarrassed to post this under my usual username. In fact, it's taken me a week or so...

Cynthia, yesterday at 19:42 40 3,446
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What Wedding Planning App Features Are Actually Useful?
Drako, 11 July, 2026 at 00:30

Hi everyone, I have been looking at different wedding-planning tools and noticed that many of them include guest lists, budget tracking, venue notes, seating plans, and countdown features. For those...

Anderson, yesterday at 19:26 6 26
I love shoes
WP related - wedding dress repair and cleaning
I love shoes, 18 August, 2008 at 17:10

Am posting over here as most of you are married already.. I need to get my dress cleaned and repaired prior to me selling it on and am struggling to find somewhere to do it.. Any ideas Cleaning wise -...

Heinrich, yesterday at 16:32 18 11,369
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Anyone managed to get into a terramundi money pot without smashing it??
, 10 June, 2008 at 21:50

I have a really nice one of these banks and really don't want to smash it...but it's got loads of cash in it and I want it for my holdays. I've tried using a nail file to file down the coin slot but...

Luca, yesterday at 15:32 214 37,909
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Locate my videographer Help!
Hayley, 27 September, 2025 at 04:57

I got married in August 2017 at cave castle hull and I need to locate my videographer we’ve lost our dvd and I don’t remember his name! He travelled to us I think from Liverpool area and the company...

Caleb, yesterday at 14:31 37 245
Sophie
Moving home!
Sophie, 5 September, 2023 at 10:19

Hi I am looking to move home within the next couple of months. My wedding is 9th March 2024. Myself and my partner are due to give notice on 30th October. 1. Is there a rule with not be allowed to...

Akmal, yesterday at 12:16 16 227
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taking someone to court who lives abroad, is it possible?
anna belle, 6 February, 2009 at 15:06

I posted on here little while ago that my landlord stopped paying his mortgage many months ago. We didn't know this till a few days ago when we got a letter saying there was a possession order on the...

DromChok, yesterday at 11:57 12 12,184
South
Taxi Services for Special Events
South, 28 April, 2025 at 03:41

Special events often require careful planning, and transportation is a significant part of that. Whether it's a wedding, corporate event, or a night out with friends, South Ribble Taxis can provide...

Pixel, yesterday at 10:10 681 3,849
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Hobbies
Odessa, 18 September, 2023 at 18:08

What are ur some good hobbies u can recommend? Really interested about what others do

sahilverma3, yesterday at 10:05 35 371
Secret Lemonade Drinker
Help with responding to interview feedback
Secret Lemonade Drinker, 29 January, 2009 at 17:34

I've just received possibly the best rejection letter in the world. I went for a job interview on Tuesday afternoon for a role that I really, really wanted (it was my dream job, quite literally). I'm...

Lia, yesterday at 09:43 20 11,580
kharv
YAWN - measuring for stair carpets
kharv, 5 January, 2014 at 22:29

If I was to have one continuous piece of carpet all the way from the top of the landing to the bottom of the stairs - I need 10m of length. However, I only need 1.3m of width. Most carpets come in...

Topbranding, tuesday 28-Jul-26 17 2,077
Nardia
Vow writing
Nardia, 8 May, 2025 at 20:50

Hi My fiancé and I are writing our own vows, I know what I want to write but I don’t know how to start and don’t want to come across to cheesy.. Any advice would be appreciated.

Rizwan, tuesday 28-Jul-26 48 481
HeidiHole
What colour shall I paint my hallway?
HeidiHole, 8 September, 2008 at 10:48

We've just decorated our sitting room and next weekend Mr Hole wants to do the hallway. I am all out of inspiration, looking at all the colour charts online has made me colour blind. It's quite a big...

Jake, tuesday 28-Jul-26 22 27,882
AnnaBanana
Raclette
AnnaBanana, 21 May, 2008 at 12:37

We have some friends over for dinner on Sat and I was thinking of using a raclette I bought some time ago and have used only once! I will google some ideas for it but wondered if anyone had any...

Bill, tuesday 28-Jul-26 13 1,232
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Water wall hire
Chanel, 16 February, 2024 at 17:19

Hi does anyone know where I can hire a water wall from in London or near by?

Paul, tuesday 28-Jul-26 12 114
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How do I make a 'tick' symbol in Excel?
Janna, 11 February, 2009 at 11:39

I'm having a total brain storm over this. How do I make a 'tick' symbol in Excel? ?

Jake, tuesday 28-Jul-26 6 3,537
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Gym knickers - please tell me why?!!
MarineGirl, 13 July, 2008 at 19:21

Just watching athletics on TV - women's 3000m steeplechase - blimey these women are toned and fit! Anyway, the front runner is wearing skin tight very short shorts - and looks proper athletic like....

Jack, tuesday 28-Jul-26 13 17,052
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Are there particular quiet times in swimming pools?
SAM83, 20 May, 2009 at 18:36

Want to go swimming again but I severely lack confidence. I have checked timetable of our 2 local pools and one one does a ladies only sesh (which I thought would be answer) but its at 9pm on a Sunday...

Zain, tuesday 28-Jul-26 52 12,656
Consuela Banana Hammock
House buyers/sellers/anybody else - quick question if I may
Consuela Banana Hammock, 10 August, 2009 at 16:12

Just had a phonecall from the Estate Agents asking if our prospective buyers can come around and measure up. We agreed a sale with them two weeks ago and the survey has been completed (which we assume...

Jamiejohn, tuesday 28-Jul-26 41 5,476
Flossie Mac
Buying the 'show home' any experiences - good or bad?
Flossie Mac, 3 March, 2009 at 09:37

My OH and I have looked at a new housing development and really like the showhome, not just because of the interior but because it is a larger plot and also has some other advantages. I don't know...

Oliver, tuesday 28-Jul-26 22 13,624
Des
Loading pictures onto the wedding website designs
Des, 24 January, 2026 at 21:15

Hi. Is there any guidance on how to scale pictures to work on the wedding website designs? - I've tried loading various pictures, but I just get the middle bit - they are not that high res, they are...

Abdul, monday 27-Jul-26 27 193 1
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Confused about calories in Supernoodles!
Ruby 2, 26 August, 2008 at 17:27

I have a packet of Supernoodles in the house [yes yes, i know, food crime etc etc] and i'm really confused about the calorie content. It says that per 100g 'as served' there are 176 calories, and 7.9g...

Five, monday 27-Jul-26 50 30,368
Nitro
Fashion trends for a modern wedding - share your ideas!
Nitro, 24 April, 2025 at 14:23

Hi everyone! I am currently actively preparing for my own wedding and want the ceremony to be not only beautiful, but also modern, with interesting details that will be remembered. I have heard that...

Дмитрий, monday 27-Jul-26 65 1,045 1
summer solstice
Leak coming from upstairs in a flat - help what should I do? long sorry!
summer solstice, 30 August, 2008 at 23:44

I live in a ground floor flat - last night when I went to bed I found puddles on my bedroom floor and water dripping from the light fitting in the centre of the ceiling! I went up and spoke to the guy...

Hamid, monday 27-Jul-26 19 42,312
Ali_G
'New Home' hamper ideas
Ali_G, 10 July, 2014 at 11:05

My bestie is moving into her own place on Saturday, and I want to put together a hamper of useful food stuff so I need ideas! Any suggestions?

Jasonreny23, monday 27-Jul-26 21 7,063
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Any1 done a DIY divorce? need advice
irishsorone, 10 June, 2009 at 10:45

I've been separated from my husband for over a year now and we really want a divorce ASAP, we dont even just want to wait until the 2 year thing, we're both willing to have anything cited as the...

Kenneth, monday 27-Jul-26 15 2,959
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How do i change the design of my wedding website?
Clare, 11 July, 2024 at 11:21

I picked a design thinking I could change the colour scheme of the flowers but I can't, and now I can't see a way to change the design or start from scratch at all, can anyone help?

Pakclubgame, sunday 26-Jul-26 153 987
Olatz
Wedding website personalisation.
Olatz, 9 January, 2026 at 16:27

Quick question. Is is possible to embed a map I have created in Hitched's wedding website?

deltaexecutor, sunday 26-Jul-26 55 429
QueenBee
where can i get a copy of my decree absolute?
QueenBee, 9 August, 2008 at 21:19

As the title suggests! I need a copy of my decree absolute and when i googled, i could only find places wanting £79 for a copy. is this right? if so, why is it under £15 for birth/death/marriage cert...

Joshua, sunday 26-Jul-26 14 7,664
jaffacake
Accusation of plagiarism - 3 years after graduation
jaffacake, 7 February, 2009 at 13:26

Hi, I need some advice on behalf of my H - he graduated in July 05 and yesterday received a letter from the university stating there had been an accusation of plagiarism on a module of the degree. Can...

Ayla, sunday 26-Jul-26 24 7,877

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