Discussions I've Participated In

R-A's earlier comment "I see the parks and my Lido and the fab diversity and sense of community where other people see the gun crime and used syringes" got me thinking about how certain areas develop...

I've arranged a womens Self Defence course at work for a few colleagues and we are halfway through the sessions. We've been taught all sorts, the main theme being to act in defence (what is...

If you have workmen in doing something and you want to go out would you leave them in your house alone? The plasterer that was booked for Monday didn't show so H booked another one for today. He's...

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I remember saying on here when Woolies went under that it would be an interesting yardstick of "gentrification" to see what various local Woolies got turned into. I've just walked past the empty shell...

I fancy this for dinner for some reason - how do people make theirs, there seem to be so many different recipes

I saw this range in Boots today for the first time and I adore their packaging (shallow? moi?) ? So does anyone use it, and what do you use? Any skincare stuff any good? Cheers m'dears xx

And if it is, what do you find stressful about it? If it's not at all, do you get bored or do you like it that way? I've been very stressed lately, working long hours (8.30am - 7pm as standard and...

...wash, dry and straighten your hair and then cut it? I've been to loads of different ones but most always wash hair, cut it while it;'s wet then dry and style it. My latest one always cuts my hair...

Thought this might be fun....I'll start... I'm a mature student I play for a living I cant remember a time when I wasn't a mummy I dont like real coffee, but I'll devour the pretendy powder...

Just curious really... I've spoken to so many people today who just couldn't get into work, from people who live a couple of tube stops away to people who commute a couple of hours each way and if I'm...

I think I'm going to have a full day's entertainment just watching my cats in the snow. One of them hates it, as all cats should, but the other one is going beserk. He's been out all morning chasing...

I just looked on line to order some pizzas and was really shocked by the cost. Four regulars and one small, plus a starter came to almost £65.00. !!!!

Come on, say hello and introduce yourselves ?

Asking here as many of you are married(I know, I know not every one is married) I'm planning mine but I don't want it to be tacky but everyone involved wants a theme of somesort. Ages range from...

Is it really worth the extra money? I tried the Loreal equivalent this am & thought it was good, but would be happy to fork out the extra if it is really worth it Cheers

As the above says really! We've got a engagment party tonight and the dress code is smart-casual. Would you wear jeans?

One of my colleagues did on monday to our boss saying she would be off for the next two days due to a cold. Am I being really old fashioned because I think this is so out of line! Surely you should...

We don't see BIL very often - we saw him at Laura's first birthday party in November and that was the first time since our wedding two and a half years ago. He sends birthday cards and Christmas cards...

Does anyone know if this is generally possible, or would it be at the bank's discretion? I got married 6 months ago and changed my name with the bank shortly afterwards, but have been given a cheque...

My mum would really like one. Is still using the really really cringingly nasty one I bought her when I was 7. I must update it, but any nice ones seem to be in America upon first google. Does anyone...

I'm getting very excited, although probably not as excited as this guy:...

Hi, I've not posted for months and am a bit of a lurker but have a dilemma that I'd really like to see anyone else's experiences. I currently work in the public sector but have a possible job...