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Does anyone remember the computer game 'Granny's Garden'?
Clairebecky, 11 August, 2008 at 22:00

I was talking to our IT guy at work today and he'd never heard of it! I used to love it though, as a child. We never had a home computer, but my Dad was a Headmaster and used to bring one home from...

Mia, yesterday at 19:27 52 6,033 1
sian*
My neighbour cut down my phone wire.
sian*, 15 April, 2008 at 15:56

Whilst trimming a tree, its not a big deal as we arent with BT at the moment, but was wondering the cost (if any?) to put it back, before I go over there, I am really pissed off though the he hasnt...

Mike, yesterday at 12:55 10 3,891
Emmark
Anyone had someone in to paint their exterior wooden windows?
Emmark, 5 June, 2009 at 10:03

My wooden windows are in much need of some painting on the exterior. I am going to be getting a few companies out to quote, but just wanted a rough idea of how much people have paid for there windows...

Dex, yesterday at 12:35 6 5,244
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.

Moveni5814, yesterday at 10:44 84 683
JJ
Photographer
JJ, 10 July, 2026 at 13:46

Looking for a photographer at a decent budget .

Bakma, yesterday at 10:26 12 56
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Hey! I'd love to offer some free wedding content creation :)
Mayesi, 19 May, 2025 at 20:51

I am a year into my brand content creation career and for a while I have wanted to branch into wedding content creation, think, as well as your photographer, you have someone capturing all the moments...

Sam, yesterday at 09:27 72 811 1
Cosmopolitan
Buying a property on potential contaminated land
Cosmopolitan, 24 September, 2008 at 16:20

Hi, Just looking for some advice. We're in the process of purchasing a property and the environment search has come back today advising that the property may be within 25m of contaminated land. I...

CarmenCHunt, yesterday at 09:07 30 5,409
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My question is
Liliah, 9 November, 2024 at 17:18

Has anyone who'd have a restaurant called cleaver and wake I'm hoping to celebrate my 28th birthday at that particular location I'm just not sure if the food is any good I would like your opinions it...

Skokaar, yesterday at 09:03 246 1,542 2
whirlwind666
I just got a £900 gas and electric bill!
whirlwind666, 26 March, 2009 at 11:31

THere's only two of us in a three bed house! It IS for six months, but thats crazy isn't it? They want to put my DD up from £60 to £200pcm! On top of everything else I just can't do this! The meter...

Bizz, yesterday at 08:33 48 3,279
bigpants
4th wedding anniversary
bigpants, 8 July, 2008 at 19:40

I'm confused...I've just googled '4th wedding anniversary' and some sites say it's 'linen' some say 'flowers' others say ' fruit'. What did you get hubby for your 4th anniversary?

Lucila, yesterday at 06:20 32 3,469
Rhian
Gretna Green, just the two of us
Rhian, 22 April, 2022 at 09:11

Hi, I’m new here, this is my first post. My OH and I have been together just over 2 years and we’ve been talking of getting married in the next year. I’ve been married before, and neither of us want a...

Momina, tuesday 1-Sep-26 16 1,140 1
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?

Peter, tuesday 1-Sep-26 34 227
daisymoo86
Whats your favourite film and why?
daisymoo86, 19 April, 2016 at 12:32

Just a bit of fun, and to get things going again over here... So what is your favourite film and why? I actually struggle to answer this sort of question myself, me and OH are complete film lovers. We...

Sheen, tuesday 1-Sep-26 95 4,529
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Abelini Rings
Rebecca, 26 December, 2025 at 14:34

Good Afternoon, Merry Christmas!!! Yesterday was the most magical day and my partner of 10yrs proposed with the help of our 12yr old daughter. In our front room!!! Still in shock about it all. Even...

Ramilralf, tuesday 1-Sep-26 4 51
Becca
What colour Aga should we get (with pics)
Becca, 22 August, 2009 at 21:39

We need to replace our 1930s Aga, which is becoming less and less eficcient, and it seems after getting several quotes we will be better off replacing it. Our current one is cream, and it is what H...

Nicka, tuesday 1-Sep-26 21 9,394
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Brown University
Egor, 6 October, 2023 at 12:13

Brown University stands as an academic beacon, fostering a culture of intellectual curiosity and inclusivity. Its open curriculum empowers students to explore diverse subjects, nurturing well-rounded...

Sarah, tuesday 1-Sep-26 34 272
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 1-Sep-26 26 13,661
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, tuesday 1-Sep-26 830 4,483
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Drinks missed off restaurant bill - WWYD?
nutfluff, 25 June, 2009 at 13:29

Having just been in a training thing about business ethics, one example situation they suggested was getting the bill at the end of a meal but they had forgotten to add on the drinks - would you say...

UNIVERSITY, tuesday 1-Sep-26 36 4,636
Ali_G
Boohoo.com Standard Delivery
Ali_G, 10 June, 2014 at 11:31

What are the chances of me getting my order on Friday?... it says 3-5 working days. Friday would be 3 working days. It's cutting it a bit fine isn't it? Does anyone know how they deliver? Do they use...

Hungryfox092, tuesday 1-Sep-26 24 10,891
Cazpot88
Food
Cazpot88, 14 August, 2025 at 13:15

Hi beauts, not messaged on here for a while. Our weddings only 8 days away week! Just a quick question for you all. When would be the best time to open our buffet? Our ceremony is a 3pm in our local...

Edward, monday 31-Aug-26 78 511 1
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Cleaning bathrooms - dust
LittlePeanut, 21 August, 2009 at 10:36

HGMD!! (Hitched get me domesticated) How do you deal with dust and stuff that always ends up in the bathroom? I find when I'm trying to clean I end up with little bits in the cloth / sponge that then...

Stephen, monday 31-Aug-26 39 5,585
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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...

Lipisa, monday 31-Aug-26 252 37,998
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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...

Choudhary, monday 31-Aug-26 52 441 7
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Are rich tea biscuits lower in fat than digestives?
TittyTittyBangBang, 17 August, 2008 at 16:44

Anyone know?

AsadbekNiyozov, monday 31-Aug-26 12 1,931
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Resize stock photo
Jay, 14 January, 2024 at 20:47

Does anyone have any ideas to resize the photo for your website on here? Each time I've done it, it's just zooms right in. Nightmare

Mohan, sunday 30-Aug-26 11 569
*ginni of the lamp*
Anyone remember the Crytstal Maze? Need help with (kids) themed games.
*ginni of the lamp*, 30 March, 2009 at 09:35

In what can only be described as a moment of madness I've agreed to doing a Crystal Maze party for my daughter's 8th birthday. When I was a girl, my dad and I used to watch 'The Adventure Game', and...

Alif, sunday 30-Aug-26 70 13,850
SophieM
What to serve with steak tartare?
SophieM, 13 January, 2009 at 11:12

Random culinary pondering as I'm bored. I've promised a friend of mine steak tartare, which I think I'll serve as a main course. What would you do for starter/pud? Or would I be better having the ST...

Chloe, sunday 30-Aug-26 6 5,485
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Close family weddings
Sam, 1 October, 2023 at 09:08

Hi all, weve been together since 2009 and our church wedding was originally booked for 11th July 2020 and was cancelled due to covid, no wedding happened in the church in 2021 and in 2022 thu church...

Caitlyn, saturday 29-Aug-26 10 182
joandstuart
Show your hands beautiful June '26 Brides
joandstuart, 20 November, 2025 at 23:08

Looking to chat to fellow June '26 brides from Bucks/Berks area.

Caitlyn, saturday 29-Aug-26 19 199
Diamond Star Halo
Present ideas needed for departing headteacher
Diamond Star Halo, 17 April, 2008 at 15:12

I chair the Parent Council at my son's school, and so am coordinating efforts to sort out a leaving gift for the Acting Head, who's about to leave. She's not been at the school long (started in Nov),...

Albex, saturday 29-Aug-26 10 2,524
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?

Sheh, saturday 29-Aug-26 24 7,088

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