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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, 37 minutes ago 586 3,386
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Betting on speeches at weddings?
JuniperConroy, 3 July, 2009 at 11:03

Hey, Those Paddy Power wedding speech sweepstake kits arrived today and look better then expected! They're in cream envelopes that you put on each table. Given that most tables at weddings that i've...

Lucas, an hour ago 41 4,012
francesca
There are slugs in my house
francesca, 16 August, 2008 at 11:33

I've not seen the bastards but there are trails on the kitchen floor and on H's shoes. I feel ill, how did they get in? How can I kill them if I can't see them? I can't really do slug pellets because...

Heylux, an hour ago 15 2,065
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What to wear to rugby match?
, 13 March, 2009 at 14:13

I've

Noah, 3 hours ago 19 20,607
jessica.rabbit
Any part-time teachers around?
jessica.rabbit, 30 August, 2008 at 09:44

How does your school treat inset days with Part time staff? If you attend an inset day on a day which you do not normally work, are you usually paid to attend that day, and do you have to fill a form...

Alex, 4 hours ago 12 2,431
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Changing my surname after marriage - without changing it in my passport
Tanita, 5 March, 2024 at 21:59

Hi, I am a Dutch national and have lived in the UK for the past 11 years. I am getting married in April and I never realised that the Dutch government doesn't allow you to change your surname because...

sahilverma3, 4 hours ago 3 336
AnnaBanana
Different chopping boards for meat & veg?
AnnaBanana, 29 July, 2009 at 10:32

One for the scientists - is it really necessary to use different chopping boards to avoid cross contamination? I do, mainly because when I was a student I was working in a restaurant and it was part...

Henry, 8 hours ago 19 6,592
Knownowt
Silly sports day ideas
Knownowt, 23 September, 2008 at 15:08

I need to think of a number of events for a silly sports day- participants being 12 unfit blokes, 6 women and (where possible) about 6 toddlers/young children. So far on the list I have: three-legged...

James, 10 hours ago 35 50,359
Mary
i can’t believe i used to be "team no water" lol
Mary, 22 April, 2026 at 16:50

Hey everyone! I have a confession to make. For the longest time, I was one of those people who treated my lash extensions like they were made of sugar. I was literally terrified of getting them wet,...

Legal, yesterday at 19:07 39 492 4
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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, yesterday at 14:15 186 37,829
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.

Mohsin, yesterday at 10:17 27 376
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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...

Liam, yesterday at 09:37 54 3,564
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...

James, yesterday at 07:11 20 150 1
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...

sahilverma3, yesterday at 06:32 14 1,106 1
Lapland2015
Open university courses - law in particular
Lapland2015, 18 October, 2015 at 19:39

I am umming and ahhing about signing up to an open university course in law. I currently run a business on behalf of a large company but I do not have a degree or anything and have worked my way up....

Lily, yesterday at 06:29 43 3,109
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...

Beck's moving and st, wednesday 1-Jul-26 12 178
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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...

Waqar, wednesday 1-Jul-26 65 742 1
Becca
Healthcare workers - do you stay off for full 48hrs after D+V?
Becca, 3 August, 2009 at 20:15

If your colleagues really need you back at work, do you still wait out the full 48hrs after the last D or V before returning to work?

Zoe, wednesday 1-Jul-26 9 9,566 1
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Being called 'the wife/mrs' when not married..
Chedi, 11 November, 2012 at 21:50

..does that bug you when men do that? I caught my OH calling me 'the mrs' once, before we were even engaged and he had a speaking too - if he wants to call me that, he has to want to marry me first!...

Jordan, wednesday 1-Jul-26 26 23,141
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what does cross network mean?
whitetiger@work, 29 April, 2009 at 13:43

My new phone is coming tomorrow and it says 100mins inclusive - cross network. Does cross network mean I can call any network or does it mean something else? I'm worried now ☹️

Nadia, wednesday 1-Jul-26 18 7,916
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Wedding format
Carlos, 27 April, 2025 at 16:21

We are faced with a choice: what wedding format to choose - a traditional one with a large number of guests or a more intimate celebration with the closest people? What, in your opinion, is more...

Yu Zhang, wednesday 1-Jul-26 12 156
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Applying for job when you don't have 'essential' qualifications (but other experience etc)?
Mrs Roo, 26 June, 2008 at 13:13

This is a bit of a follow-on from my post yesterday (thanks to those who replied to that). Basically, I've seen a job advert that has got me really fired up, which is something that hasn't happened...

Regina, tuesday 30-Jun-26 26 11,623
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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

Della, tuesday 30-Jun-26 31 305
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...

Wall, tuesday 30-Jun-26 15 2,064
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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 30-Jun-26 28 221
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Opening mail that is addressed to someone else and the law.
choicey, 27 February, 2009 at 22:36

Does anyone know the law regarding the above? Long story short, I keep receiving mail for someone who used to live at this address. I was advised by bailiffs not to return to sender as this is never...

Jordan, monday 29-Jun-26 24 89,376
Consuela Banana Hammock
Blocked drains - has anyone used Dyno-Rod or similar?
Consuela Banana Hammock, 12 January, 2009 at 15:22

We live in a Victorian end-terrace with one drain which handles all our wastewater - our bathroom/kitchen and roof/rainwater and it's blocked. We think it blocked over Christmas because it sounded a...

Noah, monday 29-Jun-26 10 6,152
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...

Calculadora, monday 29-Jun-26 60 999 1
Julesgirl
Making an offer on a house before you have sold your own.......
Julesgirl, 22 August, 2008 at 16:15

Do people actually do this? [clueless icon] Background: our place has been on the market for 2 weeks and has only had 2 viewings. We have found a house that we love and are keen not to lose it to...

Andero, monday 29-Jun-26 30 31,549
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...

Daved, monday 29-Jun-26 20 13,596
hazel
Anyone done CIPR diploma?
hazel, 5 August, 2009 at 16:26

Am looking to beef up my skills and formal comms qualifications - I have science qualifications and experience of communicating science but no formal qualifications on that side. Has anyone done the...

7star, sunday 28-Jun-26 24 3,899
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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...

Charlie, sunday 28-Jun-26 51 12,611

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