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How do I find out what qualifications I have.....??!!!
bones, 16 October, 2008 at 16:42

Not sure i Have the reports/certificates of my GCSEs (I am 35!!), BTEC etc - is there any way I can find out what qualifications I do have??!!

Marklee, thursday 7-May-26 8 17,253
Loopz
Chilli under the nail
Loopz, 28 January, 2013 at 12:49

This morning I have been making batches of soup. Yummy yummy soup. But the chilli was lethal. Cur cold flannel and streaming eyes, burning mouth, lips, nose. Yesterday my thumb nail broke quite low,...

Alina, tuesday 5-May-26 7 14,583
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...

Seotraffic, tuesday 5-May-26 34 46,742
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More than one image on Hitched wedding website
Alaina, 1 September, 2024 at 10:51

Hi I'm editing my website on Hitched and every time I change the photo on a page it changes it on every page. Is there a way to have a different photo on each page? Tried it on every page but it's the...

Seotraffic, tuesday 5-May-26 9 224 1
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When should I get a Botox?
MaryRoberts, 23 August, 2019 at 09:29

Just want to know your opinions on something. So I’m currently seeing some deep sets of wrinkles appearing on my face. My sister then told me that maybe I should get a Botox Wigan treatment from this...

Mezut, sunday 3-May-26 9 1,461
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Can someone explain storage heaters to me?
Headless Lois, 1 October, 2008 at 11:32

I have Dimplex ones. They have two knobs - an input one (I have set it to 6 as it suggests this for 'cold') and also a room temp boost button. This has settings 1-9 and says 1-no boost, 2- late boost,...

Stephen, sunday 3-May-26 10 10,213
Suds
Anyone had a pet who had ringworm? - Cleaning/disinfecting house
Suds, 25 March, 2009 at 10:32

Yuk. The cat has ringworm and now looks like she has half a head where the vet shaved the infected area. Poor thing, I've just shampooed her and she looks a fright! The other cat is also on the...

Fitness, sunday 3-May-26 6 1,798
AnnaBanana
Stinky tenderstem broccoli??
AnnaBanana, 17 August, 2009 at 17:32

In the past few months we've had a few times where the tenderstem broccoli we buy from Tesco has smelled really really bad when its freshly bought. We get it delivered by them, comes in the plastic...

Raghav, saturday 2-May-26 5 3,078
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Everything seems so overwhelming to me.
Ryan, 27 December, 2025 at 12:44

I'm very stressed out with the wedding planning and everthing. it feels so overwhelming. how do you guys relax and calm yourself down at such time. plz help..

Mr Simon, wednesday 29-Apr-26 3 35
Sunset21
House movers with no savings...
Sunset21, 8 April, 2009 at 21:06

I'm back on the subject I was on yesterday, moving fees. We have zero savings so would have to borrow the extra for moving fees. But, the money would be added on to the mortgage amount which we...

Florida!, wednesday 29-Apr-26 13 1,164
Vanilla Pod
What does cx mean?
Vanilla Pod, 5 April, 2012 at 16:23

I am probably just being thick but my friend keeps signing off texts cx her names Abie so its not her initial? Who or what is c? Any ideas? Ive seen it a few times.

Phill, tuesday 28-Apr-26 20 11,175
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People unable to access wedding website
Francesca, 11 June, 2024 at 21:49

Hi, we have sent links to our website to our guests, but some are having trouble accessing it. The links we sent don't work for some people and it says 'access denied.' Some people can't even access...

Viktor, monday 27-Apr-26 10 289 1
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...

Martacmrbz733, friday 24-Apr-26 8 782
Dani
Why do you prefer sleeping solo? 😴
Dani, 16 September, 2024 at 12:51

Join the survey: Q1) How many nights per week do you and your partner sleep in the same bed/room? 😴 Answer here! Q2) What are the main reasons for sleeping separately from your partner? Answer below!...

They keep me awake

36%

5 votes

They steal the bedding

14%

2 votes

They're too hot/cold

21%

3 votes

Something else (tell us!)

29%

4 votes

Why did you choose ""?

Last vote friday 24-Apr-26 6 114
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Welsh Wedding Singer in England
Nicole, 28 October, 2025 at 11:34

Hi, I’m wanting to surprise my finance with a singer as I walk down the aisle to a Welsh song, please can anyone point me to someone who will be able to facilitate this? The wedding is in North...

Wollda, tuesday 21-Apr-26 1 10
Pittabre
Anyone had their anus bleached?
Pittabre, 25 August, 2010 at 20:36

Slightly Mads comment on the unusual plastic surgery thread made me wonder if anyone had this done and what was it like?

Jake, monday 20-Apr-26 21 3,264
CountDuckula
Reputable double glazing companies. Recs?
CountDuckula, 10 February, 2009 at 13:51

I really need to get my crappy, rotten wooden windows replaced in my flat but how do I know if a double glazing company is any good? Are any of the nationwide ones like Anglian or Everest any good?...

Roots, monday 20-Apr-26 7 2,135
miss_winter14
easy switch torch for arthritic nan???????
miss_winter14, 12 March, 2015 at 22:46

good evening all, my grandmother has asked for a torch but the one we tried was too stiff. does anyone have any recommendations for any torches which are easy to switch on with very poor strength and...

Jerrt, monday 20-Apr-26 8 1,466
sapphire_22
random question about liquid restrictions in hand luggage
sapphire_22, 28 June, 2012 at 12:07

Does body butter count as a liquid? My first thought would be no as its fairly solid and measured in grams, but last time they wouldn't let me through with lipbalm.

Jerrt, monday 20-Apr-26 12 8,388
*Mini*
If you were a chocolate bar, what would you be?
*Mini*, 13 November, 2012 at 09:01

Inspired by moos comment,if you were a chocolate bar, what would be? Would you eat yourself?

Isiv, monday 20-Apr-26 18 13,690
Ginger
Insurance company took my money twice, should i have to wait eons for a refund?
Ginger, 20 August, 2008 at 16:02

Gah. Insureandgo, i am talking about you. I renewed my annual travel insurance on friday, the sales advisor had some difficulty taking my payment, but said it went through and i would definately only...

Masha, monday 20-Apr-26 6 933
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Wedding dress shopping
El, 2 February, 2025 at 22:04

Since the engagement, I found out my mum wanted to go dress shopping with me and my sister only. She even said in front of my fiancée “your mum has her own daughter she can go dress shopping with”,...

Charles, sunday 19-Apr-26 9 244 2
Chucklevision
wearing leggings as bottoms....
Chucklevision, 25 October, 2014 at 00:39

So walking home from the train station this evening, I was walking behind a girl who was wearing leggings as trousers. Not only could I see a massive hole in the inner thigh area ( I was walking...

Sophie, sunday 19-Apr-26 74 7,678
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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?

Voocccie, sunday 19-Apr-26 12 4,557 1
overtherainbow
Premium Bonds
overtherainbow, 7 August, 2014 at 13:51

Has anyone ever won? Do you think they are worth it or a waste of time?

Tnsusu, sunday 19-Apr-26 14 1,806
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...

Tnsusu, sunday 19-Apr-26 31 1,009 1
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Stainless steel splashbacks - how to clean?
Dutch Girl, 5 May, 2009 at 14:33

Hi Hitchers I have a random question & wonder if anyone could help please? I have just moved into a new home where the previous owners fitted stainless steel splashbacks on the wall in the kitchen...

Phi, wednesday 15-Apr-26 22 2,808
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Grievance at work - experiences/advice ** poss BT**
casgup, 21 September, 2014 at 07:59

Morning all. Thought I'd start my Sunday by writing a cheery post about grievances at work. I'm wondering if any of yous have ever taken a grievance out at work? What were the outcomes? Do you feel it...

Petter, tuesday 14-Apr-26 15 4,890 1
RuthG
Moving house - packing tips?
RuthG, 23 March, 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...

Michal, saturday 11-Apr-26 34 3,118
boz
Photography types-those who have done NVQ level 3
boz, 1 July, 2008 at 19:54

I have my interview for college on Thursday for NVQ level 3 in photography (first step to my HNC/HND), now to say I am a bit passed going to school is an understatement lol, I have done a short 10...

Leoparker, friday 10-Apr-26 8 1,521
WickyWack
Pot of Dreams/Teramundi Pots..
WickyWack, 20 October, 2014 at 12:17

We've had ours since we got married and have been putting every 50pence piece we come across in it and its about 1/3 full..(it is a large one, though) Anyone else had one that was full? How much did...

Abid, friday 10-Apr-26 15 9,369
WickyWack
Wedding rings too tight?
WickyWack, 30 April, 2015 at 13:17

Hi all, i've noticed recently that I've been getting a bit of dry red skin underneath my rings and that they are looking a little tight, but still spin around on the finger. Anyone have the same? Do...

Petter, friday 10-Apr-26 8 4,621

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