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If your stomach can stand it, a detour on the dodgems or spin on a rollercoaster can be part of a thrilling day out regardless of age. But do the theme parks in the UK give you enough bang for your buck, or do you feel short changed by short rides, long queues, rubbish food and awful accessibility? Vote in the thread and…
The humble cassette has been making a bit of a comeback over the last year. Even the likes of Taylor Swift and Ariana Grande have released tracks on tape. Whether it's due to nostalgia, novelty or perceived differences in audio quality, there's still a demand for physical media despite the convenience of streaming. How do…
Where you'll stay and what you'll do are key parts of booking a getaway, but figuring out what to do about dining can be a huge factor. Are you big on hotel buffets? Do you explore the local eateries? Prefer to prep your own meals? Vote in the poll and share your thoughts in the thread.
Hi, I'm not sure if I'm in the right section but any advice would be appreciated. I am not techy savvy at all and I easily get muddled up/confused with it all, but I want to try some shopping online. I am very anxious about online scams and identity theft. I've tried to read up on it all but found it even more confusing…
not sure how best to work it, my current set up is: all in one pc with bluetooth capability internet connected all in one pc has a built in speaker but its rubbish. so either i want a bluetooth speaker to connect the pc and phone to or a internet speaker that uses broadband and can work with a streaming app? any thoughts…
I would be interested in some independent views on my situation, particularly from those who have already retired or moved to part-time work in their late 50s. I am 56, married, and currently work full-time as a Senior Bid Manager. My wife is 53 and works part-time for the NHS. We have one son at university who should…
I’m having problems with my trees and shrubs. My apple tree has Apple Ermin caterpillars, which is worse than it was last year. Researching the problem, I used winter tree wash in the winter as instructed, but the caterpillars are back with a vengeance this year. My weeping flowering cherry tree has Wooly Aphid, as has one…
I've thought for months on this and of all the relatives and friends I trust there are none I would saddle with the burden of this so I'm going to have to appoint my solicitor for financial attorney Obviously I will only give consent for him to act if I lose mental capacity but who decides that? I know a few people with…
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