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Coronation Concert Tickets March 7th
Posted by path20 on 19/03/2023 |
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Last reply Mitchamitri
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 Has anyone heard if they have been successful in the ballot. My daughter’s neighbour has said she has heard and they have been lucky to be allocated tickets. Apparently the website says it will be end....  ....more
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Beth Hart
Posted by feeblecat on 09/03/2023 |
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Last reply Mitchamitri
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I've wanted to see Beth Hart for years. Was gutted when her gig in Glasgow was cancelled in Feb 2020 (at the start of covid). Anyway, went to see her on Tuesday in Glasgow. Was absolutely blown.... ....more
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EHU prices
Posted by Newtoabbey on 08/03/2023 |
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Last reply iank01
on 14/3/2023 |
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What is it going to cost for Electric on site this year?.... ....more
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The benefits of being stubborn!
Posted by Monty15 on 11/03/2023 |
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Last reply Colin21
on 13/3/2023 |
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I'm sure they won't thank me for publicising this, but been a member of the AA for many decades, and (touch wood and hope I'm not jinxing myself!) never had cause to call them out, but .... ....more
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Grrr, traffic
Posted by Mrs. Bonce on 01/03/2023 |
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Last reply colinlob
on 12/3/2023 |
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Almost to the A46 junction with the A1, came to a grinding halt. About 1 and half hour wait. Obviously a bad smash but nothing to see when we turned off. Hope there are no serious injuries or God forb.... ....more
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Most economical way of heating house?
Posted by feeblecat on 07/02/2022 |
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Last reply Colin21
on 10/3/2023 |
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Hi. I'm talking about fuel consumption only (I know double glazing, insulation etc influences it).
I'm in the process of getting quotes for new gas boiler and heating system to r.... ....more
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Prostate
Posted by jeff juke on 20/10/2017 |
280 Replies
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Last reply moppetsdad
on 08/3/2023 |
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Another year and a simple test and all is well with me.
The last time i did this post a couple of my friends on here failed the prostate test and sorry to say had to be treated for cancer.
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Anybody seen the Northern Lights tonight?
Posted by Hedgehugger on 26/02/2023 |
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Last reply dimbles
on 04/3/2023 |
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I watched the weather forecast after the 10pm news on BBC and it was said they had been seen as far south as South Wales and Reading, but mostly in northern Scotland. Of course, it's cloudy here..... ....more
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Dog/wheelchair friendly accommodation
Posted by bofs on 26/02/2023 |
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Last reply bofs
on 27/2/2023 |
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I have a friend who is desperate to get away on holiday with her partner and son, but since getting a dog (a small pug-cross) is really struggling to find any sort of accesible accommodation that will.... ....more
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vets and their costs/profit!
Posted by lissabuff on 18/02/2023 |
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Last reply bofs
on 25/2/2023 |
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we have ,at the moment one of our dogs requiring treatment for possible arthritis,been prescribed Onsior, 30 tablets at the vet and they charged £68:00!!!, looking at an on line vet supplies ,per ta.... ....more
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Passport stamping
Posted by jsparkes201148 on 25/01/2023 |
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Last reply Ewen c
on 25/2/2023 |
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Returned from a week in Lanzarote yesterday. Our Passports were scanned but not stamped on arrival. When we left yesterday the passports were neither scanned or stamped.
I asked a Border Control .... ....more
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Electric boilers
Posted by arthurdent on 06/02/2023 |
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Last reply Capt Lightning
on 20/2/2023 |
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Thinking a bit in the future here - hoping to get a 4.2kw solar in this year with a battery for storage.
As for heating, in common with 2/3rds of N. Ireland, we have oil-fired central heating wi.... ....more
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NEC Parking
Posted by bofs on 01/01/2023 |
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Last reply bofs
on 18/2/2023 |
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We're thinking of going to the show at the N.E.C, staying on a site nearby and driving to the show. We will have our 2 dogs, who are happy to be left in the car, but we would want to go back to l.... ....more
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Winter Fuel allowance
Posted by Capt Lightning on 03/11/2022 |
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Last reply Capt Lightning
on 17/2/2023 |
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I was quite surprised to receive notification of my WFA for this year.
In previous years it's been much later. Mrs.L is still waiting for her notification. I don't know they decide whe.... ....more
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Paying by phone
Posted by moppetsdad on 04/02/2023 |
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Last reply Ancient Uncle
on 17/2/2023 |
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Does anyone use their phone to pay at the checkout and do you think it safe or had any problems?.... ....more
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See the rare green comet!
Posted by DeborahTurner on 01/02/2023 |
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Last reply Hedgehugger
on 04/2/2023 |
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Last seen by woolly mammoths and the Neanderthals, visible this week before it leaves our solar system for ever!
a href=https://www.independent.co.uk/space/green-comet-2023-tonight-earth-.... ....more
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Improving health whilst camping
Posted by Gazza90 on 15/01/2023 |
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Last reply DeborahTurner
on 01/2/2023 |
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Hi everyone.
Hopefully I'm starting this conversation in the correct section.
But I wanted to know about other peoples experience during travelling and camping and how its .... ....more
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Hello to everyone.
Posted by clifforjohn on 30/01/2023 |
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Last reply Mick S.
on 31/1/2023 |
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Hello to all on the site, my name is Clifford and am 65 years old. I am returning to the UK after many years away. Last year I purchased my second Motorhome, ( first one was over 40 years ago),.... ....more
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Garden woes
Posted by samtheman on 29/01/2023 |
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Last reply Mick S.
on 29/1/2023 |
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Back in Autumn 2018 we had our garden done. We employed a local landscaper to get rid of all concrete, ( the garden was formerly a car park !) to lay sandstone paths and lawn. He also suggeste.... ....more
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Adopting a dog
Posted by Mrs. Bonce on 17/01/2023 |
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Last reply Ewen c
on 23/1/2023 |
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I know quite a few of you have done this, so where do you recommend? Any pitfalls? We would need somewhere that would take the dog back if (when) we become unable to look after it..... ....more
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