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Do night schools exist anymore?
, 22 February, 2009 at 09:00

I'm not even sure I'm asking with the right phrase. My Dad did O & A levels at night school (is that what it's called?), back in the mists of time. I did my A Levels at 6th Form, but lately have...

Shree, monday 10-Jun-24 14 1,939
Mrs Vineweevil
I need a can't fail cookie recepie please......
Mrs Vineweevil, 8 October, 2008 at 13:28

I must learn not to burn my cookie attempts in my fan oven, but even those unburnt one's aren't always that great, any suggestions???

Ayme, monday 10-Jun-24 11 1,648
Sara
Toxic friendship
Sara, 13 May, 2024 at 00:23

Evening so I’m getting married in 14 days, and I haven’t spoken to this friend for a month, I’ve known this friend for 35 years we been to the same schools, collage, we had the same friends, Ive been...

Ayme, monday 10-Jun-24 29 943 1
MBK
'American Boy' Spoof song about East Anglia
MBK, 31 July, 2008 at 10:23

A friend just sent me this, being an East Anglian I thought it was hilarious so wanted to share! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDuW3joTBq8

Noiseta, monday 10-Jun-24 14 7,106
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Free wedding witness
Lily, 24 June, 2022 at 23:36

I know wedding season is here, so I thought I’d offer myself as free witness for anyone in London (North, West or Central areas) who are looking for a wedding witness. I’m just starting in in event...

Lily, thursday 6-Jun-24 4 148
Dani
Tom and Zendaya tie the knot?! 😍
Dani, 6 June, 2024 at 11:36

Okay... so we might be jumping the gun a little here! But we can't help but wonder what this iconic couples wedding might look like - so here's our wedding predictions for Zendaya and Tom Holland if...

Dani, thursday 6-Jun-24 19
Buttons
Condensation ruining window sill
Buttons, 17 November, 2008 at 11:52

We have wooden window sills and live in a fairly cold house resulting in wet windows (condensation) and stains on the window sills. If that isn't bad enough we've started noticing mould right in the...

Caio, monday 3-Jun-24 19 11,428
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Data Base Registered Passports, Driving Licenses & certificates
LuxuriousOrangeStationery65119, 23 July, 2019 at 23:47

Buy Data Base Registered Passports, Drivers Licenses, Id Cards & Legalized Certificates. We specialize in the production of Data Base *Registered passports, driving License, ID cards, Registered...

Dr Leonard, thursday 30-May-24 1 474
Rod
Fashion help - Leather Trews
Rod, 12 November, 2013 at 11:04

Hi all. I went out Saturday and wore black leather trousers with a cream camisole and black blazer and killer heels. It looked good together - but I am now not sure what else I can wear the leather...

Loren, wednesday 29-May-24 22 3,143
Panjita
Mobile Phones
Panjita, 7 October, 2013 at 10:10

Can you remember what your first mobile phone looked like? I've just been discussing with my friend and found a photo online of my first ever mobile. Hilarious! It looks like an 80's walkie talkie!!!...

Alex, monday 27-May-24 42 6,476
Jade-Lee
My mum feels left out
Jade-Lee, 23 May, 2024 at 20:11

Short back story, my mum helped a lot with the engagement was really there for my h2b. Since wedding planning she kinda back off a bit as much as I tried to get to her to come to wedding showcases etc...

RomanticGreenStation, friday 24-May-24 1 79
Cazpot88
Ex wife at wedding
Cazpot88, 9 February, 2024 at 11:02

Hey beauts, I don't know if this is the right section to post this in Me and my fiance have decided to invite his ex wife and her partner to our wedding in August 2025 The reason is because my...

Greeny, monday 20-May-24 13 458
Amelia
Thank you gifts
Amelia, 8 May, 2024 at 19:21

What are people getting as thank you gifts for parents? Really unsure what to get mine and my MIL, but I know I want to get them something as they've contributed so much to our big day. I really want...

Greeny, saturday 18-May-24 3 113
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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...

Jennifer, thursday 16-May-24 11 3,249
Clairy
Advice on invoicing a company in administration
Clairy, 16 January, 2009 at 17:23

Adams (the childrenswear shop) owes my business several hundred pounds. It was their Hull branch that booked the advert, but they have since announced they are going into administration. However, they...

Glenna, wednesday 15-May-24 6 1,194
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do you play the lottery ?
, 16 January, 2013 at 16:35

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2263367/Lottery-tickets-cost-2--prize-matching-numbers-rise-25-payout-drop.html so tickets are going up to £2 but if you get 3 numbers you will win £25 instead...

Falanga, tuesday 14-May-24 16 1,099
Sare
Discontinued MFI furniture
Sare, 13 April, 2009 at 15:32

I really, really want to buy a sideboard and I'd love to have it from the same range as my TV unit, bought from MFI. Although it's flatpack, it's nice and chunky and I like the colour. I could just...

Alisher, tuesday 14-May-24 3 2,432
quackers
Shampoo Recommendations
quackers, 17 December, 2012 at 14:58

Right I have an issue with shampoo, My hair gets very greasy very quickly with a lot of them, or I get horrid dandruff! What do you use? I can't use pantene as it makes my hair fall out. Head and...

Kammal, thursday 9-May-24 18 1,259
Pittabre
Sole trader versus company
Pittabre, 11 December, 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?

BarryHolt, tuesday 7-May-24 6 2,165
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Is it safe to travel Italy?
HappyRedStationery5420, 19 June, 2020 at 09:15

Is it safe to travel to Italy in next 2 months as I wish to spend some good time before Summer ends

Shree, monday 6-May-24 2 500
Ali_G
Fire drill.
Ali_G, 21 August, 2012 at 11:05

Haha! Every Tuesday, we have a fire drill. The maintenance guy says over the tannoy "Staff announcement, we are about to test the fire alarms, please do not take any action." ... Fire alarm goes...

Robort125, wednesday 1-May-24 14 1,233
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How to delete my account?
, 17 October, 2013 at 15:21

Hi, Can anyone tell me or knows how I can delete my account please?

Witaya, tuesday 30-Apr-24 11 3,387 1
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Rsvp
Asiakathleen, 30 April, 2024 at 14:21

Hello I've set up a rsvp on canva, it's asking for a url I'm wanting to use this app so they can rsvp to it. What do I use as the url and where would the rsvp list appear for me to view thank you

Asiakathleen, tuesday 30-Apr-24 8
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How long for a cheque to clear?
Leanne (MsA), 22 April, 2008 at 22:00

I paid a cheque into my account last Thursday morning (bank with Barclays). It has been showing on my balance since last Friday but not my cleared balance. Any idea as I am getting impatient! TIA

Kihec24, monday 29-Apr-24 6 2,549
skyrocket
Shellac question
skyrocket, 2 December, 2011 at 10:34

I have had my first Shellac yesterday. I decided that regular manicures I always screw up on the drive home and smudge so for the wedding something pretty much welded onto my nails was best. My nails...

Avani, thursday 25-Apr-24 4 737
Wuzzle
What was the best/most thoughtful wedding present you received?
Wuzzle, 6 January, 2009 at 12:05

My best friend is getting married in a few months and I am being her briedsmaid. I want to get them something really special as a present but am drawing a blank on ideas. She loves chocolate, so I was...

Arcturus, wednesday 24-Apr-24 28 42,882
AnnaBanana
best way to collect video messages?
AnnaBanana, 21 April, 2009 at 13:34

Couldn't think of a better title - sorry! Its my parent's 30th Anniv in July and im planning a surprise lunch and will invite some of their best friends. however most of their long term best friends...

Alfred, thursday 18-Apr-24 2 881
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Wedding caterer gone bankrupt
Becky, 27 March, 2024 at 17:03

Just heard that our wedding caterer has gone bankrupt - our wedding is 3 weeks away and we've paid them in full. We didn't get insurance as it was something that just totally slipped our mind when we...

PhotographybyBillHad, monday 15-Apr-24 6 305
Katrina
Pleasing parents compromise
Katrina, 14 February, 2024 at 21:16

I just wanted a small intimate wedding close family only. I shared with my Dad our guest list he said he felt offended that I didn't invite more of his family I have more of my mums side as I am...

Monster, wednesday 10-Apr-24 8 152
rrr
Project Managers - anyone taken/got the APMP qualification?
rrr, 11 July, 2008 at 21:43

Just wondering really. I've just got back from a 5 day intensive course with a 3 hour exam this afternoon and I'm feeling pretty fried. Not sure if I did enough to pass. Just how well known are AMP...

Shree, monday 8-Apr-24 4 457
jojo2
Fence spraying
jojo2, 30 September, 2011 at 11:31

I attempted to paint one panel in my garden with a brush and it took a whole hour!! Has anyone used a Fence Sprayer and is there a technique you used to get even coverage?

Dianne, thursday 4-Apr-24 2 273
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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...

Joseph, sunday 31-Mar-24 22 5,119

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