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Need new friends
Thomas, 1 of October of 2023 at 20:39

I am 36 years old and most of my friends have moved away. I like football, going to the theatre, movies and going out for night outs. I would love to find new friends.

Jennie, yesterday at 16:22 3 153
Sare
Bellini..where can I get the peach bit?
Sare, 15 of May of 2008 at 20:54

I'm going to a friend's house for a "Cocktail Sleepover" tommorrow and I said I'd make Bellini's. I have Prosecco but I know the proper version is made with white peach puree, which I can't get hold...

Ashan, yesterday at 12:38 13 26,638
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Anyone here from 2013?
Charlene, 20 of November of 2023 at 21:09

I got married in 2013 and found these boards so helpful! I posted my wedding report and it was so nice to remind myself how much I loved the run up and actual day of wedding and why I was marrying my...

Mary, sunday 3-Dec-23 8 264 1
(Claire)
Gary Speed - Latest rumour?
(Claire), 28 of November of 2011 at 15:13

So I've just heard that apparently he was gay and the papers had found out about this and were planning to expose it this week!? If this is true then something has to f**king give!! Another death on...

Lennarson, friday 1-Dec-23 66 163,083
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Window repair in an old house
Olivia, 27 of September of 2023 at 08:36

Hi all! My parents gave me a wedding gift. This is our family house in a small cozy town. This is a great place. My grandfather built this house and my husband and I want to live there. but first we...

David, friday 1-Dec-23 1 105
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Where a can find venues to do all this about married a foreign ?
Elsa, 8 of November of 2023 at 00:27

We been together for 1 years, but how to marry him in uk ? he is foreign

David, friday 1-Dec-23 2 85 1
Doughnut
Masters degree people - failing assignments
Doughnut, 12 of July of 2009 at 13:13

I've looked at the marking scheme and I'm not going to pass the assignment I'm submitting today. Studying at home/ online is harder than I ever imagined and I find it very hard to learn without...

Dario, thursday 30-Nov-23 24 6,504
Pittabre
Tooth extraction or root canal
Pittabre, 12 of December of 2013 at 14:11

Which would you go for? My tooth has accidentally been killed and they have offered me the two above choices. I don't really want to lose my tooth but I suffer from TMJD which makes having my mouth...

Joy, wednesday 29-Nov-23 17 3,067
Koshka
Profiteroles-stuck
Koshka, 30 of June of 2008 at 10:11

I was nominated by my brother to cook profiteroles for a family meal today. We're meeting and I think/feel trying to impress his new girlfriend. I followed the Gorden Ramsey recipe, placing them on...

John, wednesday 29-Nov-23 15 2,135
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Curtain poles and noisy neighbours
Fimble, 8 of July of 2008 at 12:11

We have a bay window with a metal curtain pole and metal curtain rings on it - the curtains are lined and fairly heavy. It makes a really load scraping noise when you draw the curtains. Its even...

Richard, tuesday 28-Nov-23 8 3,929
Brian
Do you play some games to relax?
Brian, 3 of June of 2022 at 17:59

Do you play some games to relax?What are your favorite?

KallieDoyle, tuesday 28-Nov-23 6 497
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Feeling let down by friends
Jessica, 18 of September of 2023 at 13:50

Hello all, Hope you are all well. First time posting! Bit of a longer read. Sorry I got engaged on the 11th of August 2023, was over the moon, taken by surprise, but it was all pretty perfect. Of...

Herera, saturday 25-Nov-23 25 1,866 5
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Anyone know any good family party games?
pinkcat31, 30 of December of 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...

Denmo, friday 24-Nov-23 18 2,122
hazel
Anyone done CIPR diploma?
hazel, 5 of August of 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...

Anjusharma, thursday 23-Nov-23 12 3,419
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Check Your Age
Lina, 20 of November of 2023 at 12:24

Find your here: Best Age Calculator Checker Tool

Lina, monday 20-Nov-23 30
ellie1
Can you negotiate a quote from a builder?
ellie1, 29 of July of 2009 at 14:42

We want to have some decking done in the garden and have just got a quote from a guy who's done some work for us before. It's more than we were expecting to pay but we'd like it done. Is it not the...

David, friday 17-Nov-23 7 3,714
Catherine
Removing friend from guestlist
Catherine, 7 of November of 2023 at 20:26

Hello, I wanted some thoughts and advice. Long story short, I've been friends with this person for around 15 years or more. We've always been super close. Up until about a year ago, she started to...

Charlotte, tuesday 14-Nov-23 12 585
RuthG
Moving house - packing tips?
RuthG, 23 of March of 2009 at 16:33

We're (hopefully) moving house a week on friday (it's only taken 18 months!) I've not really moved house before, other than moving out of my parents and into this house, but that was only 1 bedroom of...

Jimmy, tuesday 14-Nov-23 29 2,488
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Charity Wedding Fayre- New and Preloved
Lucy, 10 of November of 2023 at 16:22

Spaces still available Spaces still available

Jimmy, tuesday 14-Nov-23 49
Amelia
Planning a hen do abroad
Amelia, 30 of October of 2023 at 19:45

Hi! Need some advice. I’m the MOH and am booking my best mates hen do. She would like abroad. Some anyone have any tricks and tips for where is best to go? How to keep it on the cheaper side? Anything...

Hamiltoon, friday 3-Nov-23 1 75
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Editing wedding website
David, 18 of October of 2023 at 22:01

Hi there On the wedding website there are stock photos and I want to change the photo to me and my fiance. But when you click edit it just come sup with design, pages and so on. How do I change the...

Fenderson, friday 3-Nov-23 1 55
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Hobbies
Odessa, 18 of September of 2023 at 18:08

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

Fenderson, friday 3-Nov-23 1 62
hannah22
Do pomeranians make good pets?
hannah22, 14 of May of 2012 at 10:35

So i have been thinking about getting a pomeranian puppy and after seeing everyones pictures pf their pets it has made me want one even more! My question is, do they make good pets? We have only been...

Scottish, monday 30-Oct-23 6 949
Pittabre
Sole trader versus company
Pittabre, 11 of December of 2013 at 20:54

When does a sole trader become a company, or even why? What is the difference and why might somebody eb a sole trader as opposed to a company?

Jennifer, saturday 28-Oct-23 6 2,111
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Business with my fiancé
NikoleB, 28 of January of 2022 at 15:52

Do any of you have a business with your fiancé/fiancée? My fiancé suggested me starting an online business together. I was surprised but we are going to get married, so it will be our family business...

Suman16, wednesday 25-Oct-23 3 536 1
Merlini
A bit shocked after awful trip to dentist
Merlini, 7 of August of 2008 at 14:54

I've just got back from what I thought was a routine hygienist appointment at the dentist where I was told that I have advanced gum disease! In complete shock about it and feel miserable and ashamed....

Harry04, sunday 22-Oct-23 20 5,317
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Wedding Gift?
Max, 27 of December of 2022 at 01:47

What gift should I give to my friend on his wedding? By the way he already has a baby. Should I gift something to his baby as well? Like, a baby product for his baby, and something good for him....

Harry, thursday 19-Oct-23 2 97
Knownowt
Silly sports day ideas
Knownowt, 23 of September of 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...

Moniquemo4, saturday 14-Oct-23 8 49,086
(Claire)
Poll: Bed Frame v's Divan?
(Claire), 5 of September of 2013 at 15:51

Looking to replace our Divan but unsure whether to stick with a divan or go for a frame instead. What do you all have? Advantages? Disadvantages? Go!

Hasan2003, monday 9-Oct-23 18 2,875
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Brown University
Egor, 6 of October of 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...

Skye, friday 6-Oct-23 43
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Close family weddings
Sam, 1 of October of 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...

RomanticGreenStation, monday 2-Oct-23 3 89
Mellow_Yellow
PGDE/PGCE in Primary - advice please?
Mellow_Yellow, 23 of November of 2013 at 13:43

I am going to fail, I can see it happening but I don't know what to do. My lessons are good, my teaching style is good, but I can't keep up with the paperwork that the Uni expect me to do. Any advice?...

Kolyas, sunday 1-Oct-23 23 7,679

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