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can childhood romance reblossem?
I got a seriuos probelm that cropped up over the last few days and wondering what you peeps think. Right this goes back to my school days some 10 years ago I met a lovelly lass at school - sent 2 years together - fancastic times I loved it. But family move promted our breakup. Roll on 8 years and we finally got in touch…
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Volunteer in school made my life hell 3 years ago.. advice.
Basically, 3 years ago I had to move as my neighbour made my life hell, verbal abuse, eggs at my door, abusive to me and my children, the list is long. Nothing ever got done by the police as it wasn't serious enough if you know what I mean, but basically she bullied me so bad ( I think because she saw me as a snob, she…
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Help with child's co-ordination
Hi everyone, I have never posted on this part of the forum before. I was wondering if anyone could help me? I have a daughter who is 5yrs old. She is left handed and seems to not be very good with her co-ordination. She finds it very difficult to do certain things, eg climbing, riding a bike, hopping, skipping. I was…
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Half Term activities in and around Truro and Falmouth
Just a quick note to ask if anyone has details of activities suitable for 4 year olds during the half term school holidays next week. We will be in and around the area of Truro and Falmouth next week. I would be delighted to hear of any activities Many thanks
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Schools and the law
Hi, I gave tried searching the web on info about what schools should provide to a child in there school. Eg, a friend has recently told me that by law the school should provide one on one teaching for x amount of hours each week. :confused: I cant seem to find anything on the web that could help. Does anyone know of this?…
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Ive split with my Ex
i wonder if anyone can help, i split with my partner two years ago amicably and have been trying to come off the mortgage ever since, she doesnt have the buying power to take a mortgage in her own name as her salary makes her fall sort of what is currently outstanding on the mortgage, our mortgage company say she cannot…
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Got the Debt Free Date, time for a family?
Hiya, As some of you will know my partner is in a little debt and we have decided to move back home with his parents until the debt is clear, giving us the DFD of September09. Originally our date was December 09 and we were planning to have our first child in April 2010. So now we are moving back into his parents place and…
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Will Aid: Get a free will in November
Update Nov 09 Will Aid is now part of the Free and Cheap Wills guide. As this discussion is from 2008 some of the earlier discussion may be out of date. What is WillAid? During the month of November many solicitors across the country will draft you a will at no charge through a scheme called WillAid in return they will ask…
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Grandparents caring for children
Afternoon, I have recently returned to work after having a baby. My mother-in-law is caring for my daughter 2 days a week, including the night inbetween - so she is at Grannys from 7am on Tuesday to 3pm on Wednesday. Do I need to write some kind of letter so Gran can take her to hospital / doctors etc. without me being…
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Help - Time saving tips/gagets/appliances for housework please.....
I have just started to NOT iron my son's school shirts. They are M&S non iron cotton mix & I am drying them out start away. He wears a jumper over it so it is not on show anyway. Will see if during the spring/summer if I continue to not iron his school shirts. I also buy everyone a different colour sock whrer each person…
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Emotions, divorce, Money worries, lone parent? are you feeling alone???
Hi, Just wanted to pass on this website, as i thought this might help some people as its helped me. some people are not very good talkers and maybe this might help you find some peace. xxxx http://www.divorceaid.co.uk/emotional/index.html Hugs x
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changing cinema tickets
Not sure where to post this, so if it's in the wrong place, excuse me. :) I live an hours drive from the nearest cinema. Last month I was in town anyway so I bought 3 tickets for this Thursday to see High School Musical 3. I've went a couple of times without buying tickets in advance for popular films and not got in, so…
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Leaving body to science?
Hi, we as a family have had an open discussion on the above subject. How it arose, I dont know. Anyway to cut a long story short, my mother said out of the blue that she would like to do the above. Now, everyone is in agreement that when she or any of us others pass away that we too would like to donate at least something.…
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best thing to clean 2nd baby clothes
I have been given loads of baby clothes and want to wash and iron them ready for my little girls arrival. Only thing is, is there something better than biological washing powder? its 'bold' but im sure you should use non bio for babies clothes? Confused x
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What is causing me to feel like this?
Hello everyone I am 25 years old. I have wonderful parents, a fantastic boyfriend, good friends and a good job, although it can be very boring. More often than not though, despite the lovely things I have listed above, I find myself feeling 'unhappy' for no real reason. My mood can change in a second and there is no…
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Where can I get girls clothes from?
Odd question I know but my 9 year old daughter is now in age 12-13 clothes and I am struggling to find clothes suitable for her. Most of the supermarkets don't do girls clothes up to this age, Next Directory do but they're expensive, I know New look have a 9-15 range but is that it?, I have tried some adult size 6 clothes…
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Relationship troubles...:(
Hi all, Looking for some relationship advice. This is a long post and I apologise. My girlfriend and I have been together for just over 6 years. She lived down in Manchester with me for the last 4 years, after the first 2 years were built over a long distance between Glasgow and Manc. Over the last year or 2, I've been…
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Leaving a partner. Can i claim anything back from him
Hi Im after some advice for a friend. she has just found out that her partner is having an affair so hes kicking her out. They have lived together for 4.5 years and she has paid some contributions to some household stuff, but she was wondering if she could claim anything back from him. She is now going to be homeless with…
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HELP! need to make greek costume asap
Hi I have just found a screwed up letter in the bottom of my sons school bag saying it is 'greek day' this Wednesday and he needs to wear greek costume, I really cannot afford to buy anything so want to try and make something. I know I can go down the toga route but to be honest have no idea how to fold/cut the sheet and…
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Childcare
Me and my partner are planning a baby...BUT In my area childcare at a nursery is around £145 per week full time. Is there a cheaper way to do this as thats £580! I earn £15000 a year, I bet it would be worth being a part time mum and still have more money left over. My partner is a baker so finishes work at 2.30pm I just…