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First Direct perks Spin to Win
Started today. I was one of the unlucky 100,000 Prizes: • 100 x Free Cineworld adult cinema tickets • 100 x Free Cineworld regular popcorn • 100 x £10 Uber Eats Vouchers • 400 x Free Movie Download/R…0 -
Re: An in-between phase
Usuals Decent walk utilising voucher for bits for friend coming round tomorrow Until knee dislocated and I had to limp home Spec work Bit of build admin Entered some competitions, quite fancy a floor…3 -
Re: 2026 Frugal Living Challenge
Morning :) loving living like a king on a shoestring! I also had a great Olio haul yesterday (BTW definitely about reducing food waste, but amazing that it helps with pinching the pennies). I have ta…16 -
Re: Financial Advisor who knows about Benefits
50/50 care, but who buys the school uniforms, pays for regular clubs, activities etc? Who generally bears the cost of the additional disability related needs such as needing clothes more often? Accom…1 -
Re: PCN from National Parking Control for staying 20 min over my 2 hour paid parking slot
It's in the thread called Template Defence which is at the top of the forum. Of course it fits on MCOL! I wouldn't have written one that doesn't. 🙂3 -
Re: Weekly Flylady Thread 16th February 2026
Morning all, It's a sunny but cold day here. I've been missing for the last couple of days as I haven't really managed much except paid stuff and uni work. My list for today Do paid st…8 -
Re: What tools did you use to track and manage your house or flat hunt?
I don’t particularly agree that the more you see the better, because then decision making paralysis can kick in. If something is worth pursuing then I’d expect it to be reasonably memorable. If not t…4 -
Re: The all new using what you have from your Freezer, Cupboard or Shed (Barn)
We (DS1 and I) had pancakes for lunch yesterday - I made a stonking amount of batter (5 eggs, 250gm flour, 600ml ish of milk - and approx a tbsp of oil in the batter) and used the largest pan I have …5 -
Re: The all new using what you have from your Freezer, Cupboard or Shed (Barn)
marry me chicken sauce I had to Google that! Could you share a recipe? In the interests of avoiding waste & all..5 -
Re: Forgot to pay for parking and then paid but received a PCN
Just spotted that you are dealing with a private company... My own PCN experience has been with councils so it may be different. But equally if the paperwork says an appeal will pause things, you sho…1
