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Childrens Favourites
Posted by Mrs. Bonce on 25/11/2023 |
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Last reply jackie cassell
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 Who remembers this from the 50s? OH just mentioned something about a bulldog and for some reason The Big Rocks Candy Mountain popped into my head, complete with the tune. Did anyone else listen to i....  ....more
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An old timetable.
Posted by Capt Lightning on 12/11/2023 |
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Last reply SGThomas
on 05/12/2023 |
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While clearing out some old papers, I unearthed a 1937 LMS (London, Midland & Scottish) timetable. Not only did it have comprehensive timetables, but some interesting items.
One was for th.... ....more
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Shane MacGowan
Posted by Mrs E on 01/12/2023 |
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Last reply Mrs. Bonce
on 05/12/2023 |
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So sad that he's passed away but seeing recently posted pictures taken from his hospital bed, he looked so frail.
We're actually going to see Fairytale of New York at the theatre .... ....more
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FLINTAN Office chair, black
Posted by Trek 39 on 02/12/2023 |
8 Replies
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Last reply Fiona W
on 04/12/2023 |
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Hi Everyone,
What are your thoughts on this https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/p/flintan-office-chair-bla.... ....more
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It`s cold outside
Posted by Mrs. Bonce on 29/11/2023 |
45 Replies
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Last reply Fiona W
on 03/12/2023 |
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After last winter where we had no frost. Don't know the temperature but it's cold! How about you? At least we get lovely mist along the river Lea..... ....more
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Caravan care
Posted by Newtoabbey on 02/12/2023 |
6 Replies
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Last reply Newtoabbey
on 02/12/2023 |
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Is it a good idea to put some heating on in the van occasionally just to keep it aired etc.... ....more
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Digital cameras
Posted by zodd on 27/11/2023 |
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Last reply Steve Batch
on 02/12/2023 |
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I've just realised it's 20 years since I bought my first digital camera,in the next 10 years I had 3 point and shoot and 2 bridge cameras all Fuji.In 2014 I was gifted a DSLR which was step.... ....more
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YOUNG DRIVER CAR INSURANCE
Posted by BRYANMITCH on 18/11/2023 |
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Last reply Trek 39
on 01/12/2023 |
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Hello everybody--any recommendations for a sensible car insurance quote for a young driver? A few details--its for my grandaughter ,aged 18 years and has been driving her own car for 10 months. The t.... ....more
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Private medical insurance
Posted by Mrs. Bonce on 19/10/2023 |
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Last reply miss baritone
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Any recommendations? Have looked at the comparison site, Usay Compare who seem to be able to find a good price. Do not want to be pushed into anything.Post last edited on 19/10/2023 08:18:2.... ....more
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Question about garden furniture
Posted by X4nder50 on 20/11/2023 |
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Last reply Devonatheart
on 30/11/2023 |
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Hi everyone!
I'm currently on the hunt for outdoor furniture, but I have a question regarding the the material from which this type of furniture is built.
While rattan seems to be.... ....more
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Terry Venables
Posted by Mrs. Bonce on 26/11/2023 |
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Last reply Mrs. Bonce
on 26/11/2023 |
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Has died aged 80. Only 4 years older than me. After a long illness apparently. OH has gone to a meeting at the Legion Club. He will be heartbroken as a QPR fan. I remember him playing at QPR, someone .... ....more
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Bodies found in North Wales
Posted by Mrs. Bonce on 21/11/2023 |
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Last reply Mick S.
on 24/11/2023 |
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Of those 4 17 year old boys from Shrewsbury. How tragic. It appears that they crashed their car. Whoever was driving I assume had only recently passed their test. Poor parents, school friends and all .... ....more
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RIP Sir Bobby Charlton
Posted by Mrs. Bonce on 21/10/2023 |
7 Replies
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Last reply ZIZAG
on 13/11/2023 |
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Just seen on the news, aged 86. Apparently all 4 siblings had dementia. May a cure be found soon..... ....more
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BT TV in caravan
Posted by Mrs. Bonce on 10/11/2023 |
15 Replies
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Last reply legenetay
on 11/11/2023 |
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Just installed the new BT TV box pro at home. Will we be able to watch BT sport in the caravan via Discovery+ on TV or only via phone or tablet?.... ....more
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The Beatles
Posted by ZIZAG on 04/11/2023 |
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Last reply ZIZAG
on 11/11/2023 |
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The Beatles
New song Now and Then
Reunite in the Video to there Song
Produced 53 Years after the Band split
The Song was written by John Lennon and Recorded as a demo in 19.... ....more
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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 |
25 Replies
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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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