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Hello - back again! Posted by magnolia on 09/11/2023 |
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Last reply magnolia on 10/11/2023  |
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Well - 12 months ago I lost my beloved husband. The motor home had already been sold so there would be no more trips anywhere. I pulled the plug on all the camping/motor home groups and just withdre.... ....more
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Bad news Posted by Mrs. Bonce on 03/11/2023 |
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Last reply Mrs. Bonce on 09/11/2023  |
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Those who live in the south west may have seen on the news that a woman has died after apparently driving her car into the river Tavy. That was OH's nephew's girlfriend..... ....more
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Car Insurance Posted by Colin21 on 03/11/2023 |
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Last reply Colin21 on 05/11/2023  |
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Just recently had my car insurance renewal through and it's gone from £335 to £608 in just a year. Nothing has changed about me and it's the same car. I knew premiums had gone up this year b.... ....more
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Bootleg Beatles Posted by Capt Lightning on 17/10/2023 |
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Last reply badger54 on 03/11/2023  |
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Went to see the Bootleg Beatles at the Music Hall in Aberdeen. A BIG disappointment.
I first saw them many years ago, and thought that they were excellent and authentic sounding due to co.... ....more
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Campsite helper volunteers Posted by EuroTrash on 29/10/2023 |
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Last reply Mick S. on 31/10/2023  |
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I wonder if any forum members have done the summer volunteer thing where the volunteer is provided with a pitch and all facilities in exchange for helping out for a few hours? And if so, how many ho.... ....more
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Red Alert - Storm Babet Posted by Fiona W on 20/10/2023 |
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Last reply Mrs. Bonce on 23/10/2023  |
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I hope our UKCS friends who live in the area under the Red Alert (risk to life) during Storm Babet are safe. And thinking of fellow campers in Aberdeenshire, Angus, Perth etc who will have had to evac.... ....more
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Inheritance and Benefits Posted by jsparkes201148 on 12/10/2023 |
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Last reply BearPear on 21/10/2023  |
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Hi
Hope you knowledgable people can help.
Brother in law is 66, just getting his State Pension, he receives some benefits because if a disability.(Rent and Council tax I think)
His mum .... ....more
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Cotton Traders Posted by Bob61 on 22/10/2018 |
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Last reply Mrs. Bonce on 20/10/2023  |
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Cotton Traders used to sell pretty good quality clothing at reasonable prices but they now seem to be selling a load of tat.
I have yet again had to send an item back for a refund. I was se.... ....more
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Induction hobs Posted by zodd on 22/08/2023 |
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Last reply dk168 on 16/10/2023  |
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We had a new kitchen in 2016 and had an induction hob,it was quicker to boil water,more economical,and quite swish it fitted in with new kitchen.But the wife couldn't get used to it ,couldn'.... ....more
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Passport renewal online. Posted by Capt Lightning on 14/10/2023 |
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Last reply Ancient Uncle on 14/10/2023  |
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Just received my new passport. 9 days from request to receiving new passport. I wish all government services were as efficient..... ....more
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Why Plan? Posted by Oswestry Ed on 25/09/2023 |
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Last reply Devonatheart on 14/10/2023  |
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I read with interest that many people plan camping trips up to a year ahead.
I can understand booking a ferry in advance to get a good price.
We have a rough idea of the area we want to visi.... ....more
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Microsoft teams Posted by Romaway on 11/10/2023 |
5 Replies 971 Views
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Last reply Ewen c on 11/10/2023  |
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A friend has to do a speed awareness course on line. He is totally confused by anything to do with IT so I said he could come here and use my laptop to do it.
He has an e mail (which he h.... ....more
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The Chase Posted by Mrs. Bonce on 28/09/2023 |
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Last reply SGThomas on 09/10/2023  |
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How do such dim people get on it?.... ....more
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Wivanee Posted by Mrs. Bonce on 02/10/2023 |
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Last reply TraceyD on 06/10/2023  |
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Apparently someone is actually called that. Her parents asked other parents in the maternity unit what they had called their baby. They were Cockney and answered Anne wiv an E Oh they said, we don.... ....more
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hyundai sat nav Posted by runone on 13/08/2023 |
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Last reply runone on 05/10/2023  |
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my sat nav on my hyundai santa fee 2.2 2015 does not appear to have updates. is their a solution to this tather than going to the main dealer or hyundai..... ....more
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Samsung S22+ screen protector Posted by Trek 39 on 28/09/2023 |
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Last reply Trek 39 on 02/10/2023  |
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Hi i am looking for recommendations for a screen protector for my Samsung S22+
I used to use Ringke but they no longer stock them and Tauri don't stock them also.
Any advice would be g.... ....more
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Geology of Britain Viewer Posted by Mrs. Bonce on 26/09/2023 |
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Last reply Mrs. Bonce on 28/9/2023  |
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Has been retired apparently. No idea why as I thought it worked well. Not impressed by the replacement I found. Any ideas for a good one? .... ....more
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uk passport renewal?? Posted by squirrel10 on 13/07/2020 |
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Last reply 664DaveS on 26/9/2023  |
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Hi
I'm trying to renew UK expired passport online and govt website bounces you from pillar to post with most pages stating they will only issue for compassionate reasons ie funerals o.... ....more
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Stolen caravan Posted by Stevefalconnor1961 on 12/09/2023 |
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Last reply Colin21 on 26/9/2023  |
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I would like to thank UKCampsite.co.uk for putting my stolen caravan on their Website. My wife and I are devastated by this. We bought this new after I semi retired in January of this year. This carav.... ....more
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ULEZ and the future of Campervans/motorho Posted by hartfordxxl100 on 19/09/2023 |
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Last reply Dave and Cyn on 20/9/2023  |
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpIp-UCjdXs.... ....more
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