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Truffle
Posted by Mrs. Bonce on 31/10/2025 |
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Last reply Mrs. Bonce
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 Seems to be a condiment rather than the oil. Does anyone use it and what do you think?....  ....more
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40 years ago tomorrow
Posted by Mrs. Bonce on 15/10/2025 |
15 Replies
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Last reply dk168
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The Great Storm. We were ok here, couldn't get to work, no trains. Went to the station and met our neighbour who had been waiting for an hour. Walked home with him m, 3 trees fell, luckily away f.... ....more
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Motor finance annoying emails
Posted by Mrs. Bonce on 18/10/2025 |
12 Replies
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Last reply Mrs. Bonce
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Is there any way to stop them? We did have a car on finance, but that was very many years ago..... ....more
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R.I.P. Jess the cat at 21yo
Posted by dk168 on 23/09/2025 |
22 Replies
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Last reply TraceyD
on 16/10/2025 |
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Just put Jess the cat to sleep earlier this morning, after a dramatic fall in appetite and zest of life, which was noticeable by the cattery where she stayed for the weekend.
Her meows and .... ....more
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Read it all now!
Posted by Mrs. Bonce on 12/10/2025 |
24 Replies
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Last reply dk168
on 14/10/2025 |
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Researching CLs in Derbyshire. There is a review which states we were only one minute from my house but we could have been anywhere. What's all that about?.... ....more
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Eco solution to rat problems
Posted by jambon on 25/04/2024 |
22 Replies
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Last reply Fiona W
on 26/9/2025 |
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Hello fellow rabbit enthusiasts,
I would like to tell you about this a href=https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/page/6F950C3C-1FC2-425D-99B0-28F7DD4B5A2E?channel=Mouse%26Rat-Spray_5 target=.... ....more
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2026`s Camping Season
Posted by dk168 on 24/04/2025 |
37 Replies
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Last reply dk168
on 25/9/2025 |
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2 trips booked!
Easter weekend and a trip up north before attending a conference in Newcast.... ....more
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Recommend Campervan Hire Company In Nortw
Posted by ZIZAG on 16/09/2025 |
7 Replies
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Last reply Fiona W
on 18/9/2025 |
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Can Anybody Recommend A Campervan Hire Company in the Northwest England
Like Cheshire ,Greater Manchester
It's For a Family of Three
So 3/4 Berth Preferred ..... ....more
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House insurance
Posted by Capt Lightning on 16/09/2025 |
4 Replies
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Last reply daveyjp
on 17/9/2025 |
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Following on from the trials and tribulations of finding car insurance, I have had similar problems with house insurance.
My house dates back to the 1840's, is built from locally quarr.... ....more
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Wasps
Posted by Pixie_Hez on 17/07/2025 |
25 Replies
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Last reply dk168
on 07/9/2025 |
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Is it just me or has anyone else noticed that there seems to be a lot more wasps than usual around in some areas. We were down in North Norfolk for 2 weeks and hardly saw a single wasp. We are now i.... ....more
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Exceptional customer service.
Posted by bofs on 25/08/2025 |
10 Replies
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Last reply bofs
on 28/8/2025 |
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We broke our journey to Portsmouth, for the ferry to France for our 5 week trip,overnight on Tuesday.
When we unhitched the caravan, bits of the Alko front pad fell onto the ground.
The next.... ....more
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Camp food
Posted by Tizzysmum on 27/08/2025 |
5 Replies
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Last reply dk168
on 28/8/2025 |
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Hi,
I have Come back here after a 10+ years absence. I’m sure that there used to be a forum with easy recipes for camp food. As I’m looking to head off camping again very soon I was wondering whe.... ....more
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Arthur`s Seat fire
Posted by Mrs. Bonce on 10/08/2025 |
3 Replies
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Last reply daveyjp
on 12/8/2025 |
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Hope not started deliberately and is soon under control..... ....more
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NS&I
Posted by Mrs. Bonce on 26/07/2025 |
3 Replies
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Last reply Mrs. Bonce
on 26/7/2025 |
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Typically, can't find my premium bond numbers. We have booked some home improvements and need to transfer some cash. I have phoned, written, emailed with no joy. Any idea how to get the numbers p.... ....more
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Utility bill reduction!
Posted by Monty15 on 18/07/2025 |
3 Replies
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Last reply Bridgelayer
on 20/7/2025 |
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Somewhat taken aback!
In this world where I dread a utility branded envelope dropping on my doormat, 'cos it almost certainly means they want more money out of me, today was a bit of a.... ....more
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27/81 cb
Posted by papa lazerou on 14/06/2025 |
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Last reply Ancient Uncle
on 12/7/2025 |
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Hi. I have found a couple of old cb's in the loft. One is a Ham Major 360 AM/FM /upper and lower sideband The other is a not as old 27/81 fm cb. I think the frequencies must have.... ....more
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I`m still here
Posted by Mrs. Bonce on 13/06/2025 |
29 Replies
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Last reply Mrs. Bonce
on 11/7/2025 |
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Arrived at Preston 3 weeks ago last Tuesday. Terrible stomach pain Thursday night. Cane to the hospital and had to have a stoma bag! Result of king ago minor surgery. Still here but feel ok now. Don&#.... ....more
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Any Heating Engineers? Which Boiler?
Posted by lidds0 on 20/06/2025 |
14 Replies
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Last reply Ancient Uncle
on 28/6/2025 |
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I'd appreciate some advice on gas combi boilers, please (particularly from any heating engineers out there). Which makes and models would you recommend? We think we need 32/35KW and it will go in.... ....more
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Barclays grrr!
Posted by Mrs. Bonce on 25/06/2025 |
5 Replies
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Last reply Mrs. Bonce
on 26/6/2025 |
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We have a payment for a car parking charge in Stafford, but it's not us. I can't get through to Barclays. Any idea please?.... ....more
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DWP State Pension Increment
Posted by ZIZAG on 26/05/2025 |
17 Replies
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Last reply Bridgelayer
on 09/6/2025 |
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I Received a Letter from the DWP .
On the envelope
The large Black lettering Stated
Important Information - Please Read
I could feel my Heart Rate going up
As I o.... ....more
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