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I have a feeling SATs will be scrapped by the time this is relevant to me but just pondering... are parents allowed to say that they do not want their children to sit SATs? I know most teachers are...

Is it to make it sound posher (in an ironic way, of course, like Primarni)? Only to me it sounds like a cross between Primark and Bon Marche, which imo makes it sound more scuzzy, not less. L xx

Just pondering this really. Hillsborough is often in the news (and not just because of a notable anniversary) but one rarely hears anything more about Piper Alpha (167 dead), the Marchionesse (51...

Can it be done? Like a big Motilimodium combo? L xx

I have invited(they've not confirmed) 100 people to my daughters christening and I was wondering how much a low key buffet would cost? I think I need to cater for half of my numbers is this correct?...

I saw an offer for £25 for a studio session and one 7 X 5 framed photo. I know that size photo isn't huge, but I thought it was OK for £25. I assume they are banking on you ordering lots of extra...

My sister and dad don't get on. They are both tricky characters in their own way, and I think they have kind of given up on each other. This is totally understandable/fair enough. It never causes any...

Been ages since I posted but thought you lot might be able to help. My Mum's 60th is this Summer and being an ageing (gracefully) hippy she rather fancies a party with a bbq, live music maybe some...

Not me, I'm sorted! But rather my H. We're off to Gidleigh Park in a fortnight to celebrate my 40th birthday and on the letter we received from the hotel when we booked it said that jackets should be...

I look horrible ? And on a bloody bank holiday too, that means i'm going to have to go into work looking like this. My dentist is very difficult to get an appointment with (NHS). Do you think a...

All date codes Dentimint Kids Fluoride Mouthwash Soft Mint 300ml Dentimint Fluoride Mouthwash Mild Mint 300ml, 600ml Dentimint Fluoride Fresh Mint 300ml, 600ml Asda Essential Care Totalcare Sensitive...

Has anyone looked at them / got an electric aga? at the moment the lacanche macon is winning in our hunt for a range, but after seeing we could get an electric aga (with gas hob, natch) for the same...

Thinking of poss booking to go in November, first week. I like Lanzarote, but have seen a place in Fuerteventura I like, but I know they are windy isles and not sure if it would be warm enough then? I...

Anyone been watching this? I was drawn to pick up one of his cacao bars in Harvey Nichols a few weeks ago and hastily put it back when I clocked the price. I have a feeling he's not going to appeal to...

We accidentally bought two packs rather than just the one on our last shopping trip and I've sated myself with the usual butter / jam / peanut butter options. What else can I try?

I have some friends coming over tomorrow evening for chilli, fajitas and mojitos. I was thinking of making a key lime pie as well. Nigella has two in HTBADG one baked and one not. I was wondering if...

Can anyone recommend a hairdressers near or in Ashbourne - I am a bridesmaid at a wedding at an hotel in Dovedale in May and would like to get my hair done on the morning of the wedding - it could be...

I am actually thinking about going mousey so I don't have to look awful about one week after my roots come back. When I was a kid my hair was really really light blond and since I've got older its...

I've developed a bit of a taste for cous cous and wondered if anyone's got some fab recipe ideas they could share? I've made it with roasted vegetables this week (3 colour peppers, courgette and red...

I have just been sent an email saying when the tickets go on sale. For those who went last year, what did you pay? Is it worth the money?

Just seen this on the BBC website http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7985464.stm

We're looking to take advantage of the drop in house prices to buy our first property (we currently rent a Housing Association flat) We have found a fabulous sized house, in our ideal location (Its...

Morning I'm off to a 50s themed hen night next week, and have sorted my outfit. But I remembered last night that I have a pair of nude tights with a black line down the back of each leg. Now these...

I have a gorgeous purple dress that I bought from Dorothy Perkins, have worn it with leggings and flats but I want to wear it to a wedding. I have black shoes but thought that may be a bit boring but...

I have some lovely shoes in pale pink leather but the toes are scuffed. Is there any product I can use to repair them? She polish wouldn't do it, I fear- I actually need something that paints over the...

Has anyone done this? The ready made blackout curtains all seem to say just attach to the header tape on your exisiting curtains but I have eyelet curtains and there is no header tape. Am I missing...

At 6.41am this morning there was an almighty sound of a crash and we were both woken with a start (and I looked at the clock! ?). I immediately assumed our daft cat had knocked something onto the...

Do 'things' go on in lay-bys involving men and public toilets a lot? I obv. know about George Michael and his fondness for toilets but is it quite common? MrSun is convinced there's some very strange...

Step daughter was sent home from school ill today, and she has requested a soft boiled egg for her tea (the only thing she has eaten today). I have posted before on how to make various things and I am...

I googled for a photo of the sofa I have ordered from them as it's no longer on their site, and have found a load of nightmare stories about them, mainly about poor quality. Have I made a massive...

Hi, i'm normally over in wedding planning. i've recently left music theatre college due to a knee injury preventing me continuing and i want to become a TA as my whole family works at schools doing...

Have tried Google and today it is not my friend! Could anyone who has either set up a club from scratch or is involved in a club point in me in the right direction. BackGround; About 6 months ago,...