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Had a phonecall from my mum earlier her kitten has been hurt, she wasn't sure what happened but he was playing outside then rushed in and hid under the bed, which isn't like him, so she went to...

I received some borders gift vouchers for my birthday on a giftcard last week. Due to their liquidation they are only allowing customers to use the gift card for half of the value of the purchase -...

Hi there, ? As the title really, I'm just started my PGCE with the OU and am trying to spread the cost of buying all the books as money is tight. Or if anyone could recommend a place to get them...

Hi sorry if this has posted twice...having probs with the laptop tonight!!! I am about to start stocking up the freezer with meals... and was wondering if you guys freeze mash??? Thinking along the...

Hi there I've just found out that the OU are delaying the start date of my PGCE from Nov to Jan, and I'm really upset, I applied for this with plenty of time in June, and have done everything with...

Hi there, ? I have an interview for the OU Flexi-PGCE in Science, and I was wondering if anyone might be willing to share their experiences of it with me? I'm quite nervous about it all, especially...

Hi there, I've recently resigned from my job due to being bullied by my line manager despite trying to deal with this and following the proper procedure things got worse, not better and after the HR...

Hi there,? I have recently moved to Saffron Walden (from Norwich) and since I miss my old book club, I was thinking about starting one, and hopefully it will mean I get to makes some new friends too!...

I know i don't post here very often, I read most of the threads but i still have a fear of saying the wrong thing or not being intelligent enough to join in with discussions. However today i feel the...

We have been to see a house we really like and we are think of offering 15k below the asking price. The house does need updating and it has been on the market for a long time. However the house was...

I'm looking for a lovely weekend bag for around the £50/60 mark. Would love leather but unlikely at that budget. Have looked at the Fiorelli ones but they're a little bit garish for my tastes. I quite...

Hello HollyBags! I was wondering if you would still like to meet for coffee and cakes (not sure if PM is working) - I'm dying to try the coffee shop you mentioned. Sorry I couldn't make the date you...

I am sure I saw a few people on here recommending the Soap and Glory range of products from Boots. Those who use it can you tell me which products you would recommend? And are there any you would...

Hello there! My H has a small web/ software business that needs a new name for 2 reasons, one that he is changing direction a bit and wants to ramp things up and secondly that I recently pointed out...

Hi everyone!? Well looks like our house purchase is going ahead and we are hoping to move to Saffron Walden in the next 2 weeks ish. We're moving from Norwich (after a brief stay in Cambridge in...

Hi I have my PhD viva in 2 weeks and I'm very nervous about it! I guess that's partly normal, but I'm finding it hard to cope with working and reading my thesis in the evenings etc. I'm having lots of...

I've posted here a couple of times recently about what's been going on. Suspected appendicitis, then possible gynae then treatment for PID. Well none of it's worked and I went back to see my GP and he...

Hi All, Had the bad news this morning, we were about a week away from exchange and our buyer has pulled out, we can't believe it, it has taken us 5 months to get an offer and we have reduced the price...

My H has his in 6 weeks and i'm looking for any advice for him, he has done his Phd part time sponsored by his employer so is not local to the University (it's 3 hours drive away) as a result he...

Having had Direct Line turn down a claim, More Than also refuse to pay out for bollocks reasons, this time Riley was insured with Pet Plan right from the start. They've just turned down our claim for...

Hi everyone ? I've not been posting much, things have been a bit hectic with finishing the thesis and starting the new job in Cambridge. We're all moved down here (those that remember my posts a few...