Discussions I've Participated In

One in one hundred people has autism yet the services and support available to them and their carers are woefully inadequate. All too often autism is not properly understood as a distinct condition...

My son has a form of Autism, I'm therefore really passionate about supporting the forthcoming Autism Bill which is due to go through Parliament at the end of February. We need 100 MP's to commit to...

I'm looking to replace my 'all in one' inkjet printer/scanner/copier. I've currently got an Epson Photo RX500 but it's dying after being well used for 5 years. Mainly want to print text and images....

I've seen an ad about Asda mobile doing PAYG for 8p/min talk and 4p/text. I think it is through Vodafone. Does anyone have any experience of Asda mobile? Not sure whether to switch as I'm currently...

OMG I can't believe I had got so heavy! I'm a dress size 22 - knew I weighed LOTS, but didn't know it was that much! Has anyone got any words of wisdom for me? I'm doing really well SO FAR, but it's...

Well I've had two attempts to make some Cinder Toffee for hubby! First lot - the sugar mixture stayed white and didn't froth or set. Don't think I boiled it for long enough - used recipe with sugar,...

Hello How are we all doing this week? I've had a great week, but probably could have done better at the weekend ?. I get weighed tonight, so we shall see. It's that time of the month at the mo, so I'm...

Hi everyone, I'm back on track with SW. I lost 6 1/2 stones and have recently put most of it back on and am really mad with myself. Basically I fell off the wagon and have not been able to get my head...

This weekend will be a year from the time my friend lost her partner suddenly to an aneurism (sp). Not sure whether the send her flowers or a small gift to let her know I am thinking of her.

Hi, We're visiting Ipswich and Felixstowe for a couple of days later this week. Any ideas on places to go, things to do, good family food recs? Will have a 3 year old with us! Many thanks!

I have an toned arse now. This is after 6 weeks of walking with them on all day. That's all.

Hi, I need to renew my Norton Internet Security and I notice that at PC World, the package is for up to 3 users/computers. Would this mean that I could install the software on my desktop, my laptop...

Bye Becs ? I have a lovely champagne cocktail and home-made pizza on the go.

Hi, Wondered if anyone could help me? My hubby is interested in photography and has been browsing windows at new cameras for some time. I want to buy him one as a present but not quite sure what to...

Ok, well I've bought the Wii console and Wii Play to get an extra Wii mote. Need to buy another Wii mote and 2 more Nunchuks to avoid arguments! Am I best to buy genuine Wii ones as there seems to be...

Im looking for some ideas for gifts to give to my sons teachers at the end of the school year.....ive already sorted his main teacher but he has 3 teaching assistants in his class and i have no idea...

Honestly, I am rarely lost for words, but this time I am. MIL was just telling me the story of how my 4 year old neice was in the Chinese Takeaway with her Dad, my BIL. In some context, she said the...

I switched energy supplier at Christmas to EDF Energy via Sainsburys Energy. A few weeks back I was advised to use 'moneysavingexpert' to see if they were still the cheapest and it showed that I could...

A good friend of mine is currently going through radiotherapy/chemotherapy treatment. I want to send her a gift box (probably shoe box size) of small things - magazines, sweets, toiletries etc. The...

Hiya, Was wondering if anyone knows if I could have Nairn Oatcakes as a healthy extra B choice? Its just I struggle as I can't have wheat - bread, crackers etc. Thanks

I have managed to remove elements of my diet that were causing some of my IBS, but now I think the episodes I have are stress related. I get very tired (for example, I slept most of Friday evening and...

Hi everyone, I recently started doing Slimming world from home with a pack I bought off the bay of e....Ive been sticking to it and doing excercise 3 times a week, plus ive been back to work and been...

We go through the CSA for Mr P's ex. We always update them when he gets a pay rise. The evil ex is now moving home which means Mr P will be doing 120 miles per weekend to pick his daughter up and take...

Hi, I've got two interviews next week for Clerk to the Governing Body of a local primary school and a nursery school. I just wondered if anyone else did this job and if so, could you give me any...

Do you send them to friends or members of your family? I sent one for my Mums first anniversary but how many years are you meant to send them for? Surely it's just between the two people in that...

Does anyone know when M&S start their 50% off online sale? I'm sure I heard Martin Moneysaving expert chappy say something this week about it starting soon. Need to grab some kidswear bargains! ...