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Does anyone know when teachers who were put through round 9 threshold received their new pay from? My friend has just been told she has passed at round 9 and her pay will be backdated to then, but...

Been reported in the news some lass whos boyfriend cheated on her is selling all the unwanted Xmas gifts. 8 Unwanted / Unopened Xmas Gifts Might be some good stuff, who knows... Mind if he's cheating,...

We have decided to get married in Paphos but cannot decide on the hotel - Can anyone recommend ?? I think around 15 - 20 people attending. I have a 1year old and a 2 year old so I'm looking for posh...

I am considering getting a slow cooker, but H says why don't you just use the oven on a low temperature? So, I wanted to ask those of you who have a slow cooker, Which one do you have? Do you use it a...

Our tv is already digital and has freeview built in, but is it possible to put connect a digital tv recorder to it so that we can record, or can you only use those on non digital tvs? What type of box...

Sorry for the boring domestic post, but I need to ask about your vacuum cleaners. My vacuum (dyson) which we were bought as a wedding present nearly 7 years ago is useless now as it is not suitable...

What's everyone having? I'm thinking it's going to be chicken fajitas here!!

Just spotted that you're both on here!!!

Inspired by the car thread ? We're (hopefully) getting a puppy in the summer so I hoped you'd be kind enough to tell me the names of dogs you know please? If your name is picked, the lucky winner will...

Just wondering if anyone has been to this resort and stayed at this accomodation? Last time we stayed at Los Zocos which was great and had a good kids disco/entertainment in the evening. Has anyone...

I have just got a small tv with freeview built in for upstairs and have bought an indoor aerial suitable for digital/freeview tv's, but can only get the tv to tune into 2 channels and they are very...

I have been trying to put some games onto this card but things don't seem to be working. I just get the black screen and 'loading' message when I put the card into the DS. Has anyone else had this...

What's everyone else having? I need inspriation for ours!

I'm just sat printing my dissertation out and then I'm off to uni to hand it in. Fingers crossed in 4-6 weeks I'll be a fully qualified social worker. Now I just need to find a job. So tomorrow the...

Who goes? YOU decided, and I am a very happy bunny about it. I'm not sure Ulrika-ka-ka-ka-kaaaa feels the same way though ?

Is tonight the first night of the new series?

I had a moment's fear about the respectability of my perfume after musings (by me) on a different thread ? and was moved to google some reviews - something i'd never done before. Do other people look...

I have an interview for curriculum manager this week. Does anyone know what sort of questions I may be asked? I am very nervous and always go to pieces at interviews - moreso at this because its an...

We recently went to a Gordon Ramsay restaurant whilst on a trip to London. It was an excellent meal and we really enjoyed it. It was expensive, but well worth a visit for a special occasion meal or...

For some reason I have a hankering to own a celebrity chef type cook book or two. I've never used one before - most recipes I use are from the internet or from a collection of non-celebritry cook...

We are off on holiday to Lanzerote next week, have never been before but have booked a last min deal through teletext! Has anyone been before? Any recommendations for things to do/so/avoid? We are...

It may just be me being a bit thick, but I'm having trouble helping out my five year old with her Nintendogs ?. How does this game work? So far we have managed to name the dog, type in it's name, but...

Ok girls, I am looking to get a new foundation. I used to use Clarins light touch which I liked and have recently tried other brands such as Loreal etc. I am looking for a really good foundation. I am...

Has anyone got one of these, if so which site did you get it from?

What's everyone having? I feel like I've overdosed on rich food and takeaways the last couple of weeks, with that in mind I've made a nice hearty beef stew which we'll have with mash. Yum yummety yum....

H's uncle died at 11.30 last night. The 1st call we had in 2009 was MIL letting us know. H is very upset as he was close to his uncle. H had spoken to him during the week and said he would go and see...