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name change
any one had experience of changing surname by deed poll.....ie. will it effect my credit rating etc or can I carry my existing rating with me
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What does a chief bridesmaid/matron of honour do?
Does anye one know thare role? And do they pay for there own outfit of does the bride?
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Anyone have a Hauck pram?
Just wondering what the quality is like. I can't seem to find any reviews online. This is the one I am interested in, but would be interested to hear from anyone who has one or considered one at any stage: http://www.kiddicare.com/invt/3i1hakinfinityredl Thanks, Randy
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new car seat?
I'm expecting #2 in April and am starting to think about the things we might actually need (not much compared to last time when I thought we needed all sorts lol). One thing is a newborn car seat, as last time's was a hand-me-down which I then binned as it was getting on a bit. This time I have the option of my sister's,…
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Bankruptcy not being dealt with properly
I have a friend - honestly it's not me - who was married and was made bankrupt. She has now had an automatic discharge. She had a very well paid job but may have claimed to have been unemployed and d :eek: :eek: uring the bankruptcy she may not have declared everything to her trustee and put things into her husband's name…
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Divorce/solicitors/payment
My OH is in the process of getting divorced, and we have started to realise his solicitor is crap. She doesn't reply to emails, and she is still sending letters to an address that he left months ago despite numerous requests to change it. Can he change solicitors at this stage? How would we go about doing it?
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free child safety equipment(certain areas only)
found these. some charge a fee for fitting. great for those on a limited budget. (feel free to move/add tothe thread) http://www.eastbourne.gov.uk/Community/Health_Services/Child_Safety/safety_equipment.asp https://www.tmbc.gov.uk/assets/Environment/CSELS.pdf9 (tonbridge and malling )…
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Dad and care home question
I posted a while ago about my dad wanting to give up his home because it was getting too much for him to manage. He has now sold it and moved in with his partner who owns her own bungalow. They live as a common law couple and he contributes to the household bills out of his work and state pensions. The amount he got for…
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Enduring power of attorney - What can be given on her behalf?
My husband has power of attorney over his mother’s affairs. She is ill in hospital and his brother and sisters are finding it difficult to make frequent visits to see her. this is partly due to the travel costs as they live some distance away. We know that his mother likes to receive visitors and she especially likes to…
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Scrapping Of Exams Will Put The Fun Back Into Learning
Take from the iomonline.co.im: It seems some govertments have seen sense on the amount of testing that goes on in UK Schoos "THE fun has been put back into learning with the decision to scrap formal exams for 11 and 14-year-olds. Key stage two and three exams have been scrapped by the Department of Education and replaced…
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Wedding cakes - how much?
Hi folks, dithered about putting this on the old style board but thought this might be the better place ... I'm making my own wedding cake and nowhere can i find info on how much cake to make for x many guests. We're inviting 70 and will be serving the cake (fruit cake) as dessert and so would like to allow for somewhat…
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Wedding Site
There are 2 Discount codes about for this store https://www.karenscards.co.uk NEWYEAR for £10 of a £40 spend and Winter20 for a 20% Discount of orders over £100 Taken from current issue of Wedding Ideas. HTH Someone Optiop
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Making my own favours - almonds wrapped in mesh
I got engaged on Christmas Day!!!!! And already I am planning the wedding :D Anyway, my mums side of the family is Italian and I found out that the 5 almonds as favours are an Italian tradition, so I just have to do it. We're going to have 50 guests. I've found a site that sells white sugar coated almonds for £7.50 for…
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any help please?
hi i dont no if this is posted in the right place but i am posting regarding my mum. she has struggled financely for a while. her ex husband left her with a lot of debt and 3 children to try and feed and look after. she has been struggling along three yrs now without him, but now he wants to get a contact order with the…
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Stokke Sleepi £399 down to £329
I have been looking for the above cot for a few weeks and I cant get it cheaper than £399 but I went into the Glasgow pram centre and they have it reduced to £329. Dont know if the reduced price is on their website so its probably better to call them.
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Ioniser are they worth having ?
I am considering buying an ioniser, but are they worth having ? Do you notice the difference using one ?
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Relationship Breakdown Problem - Joint Owned House
My relationship with my ex broke down 6 years ago, and we have 2 children. Things were amicable at first and after our split I helped her buy a house for herself and the kids to live in (since she would not be granted a mortgage on her earnings and they refused to take child maintenance into account). My name is on the…
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Free Nursery Places for 3-year-olds
Help - I daredn't ring DS2's nursery again LOL. I currently send DS2 to nursery 3 half sessions per week Mon, Tues & Thurs. As of the end of April he is entitled to a free nursery place. I just phoned his nursery and asked how it would affect my payments, and the matron said it's currently £7.50 off the cost of a session.…
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Which baby/parenting book do you like best?
Hi, my baby son is 3 months old and as he's my first child I'd like to get one or two books on parenting, as I don't really know what to expect month to month and I'd rather invest in a decent book than buy all those parenting magazines every month. When I was pregnant I simply went onto Amazon, looked at the reviews &…
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Buying a buggy.
I have a maclaren buggy that my 2 year old has had some heavy use out of. The wheels are wearing down and it's getting a bit creaky. I'd like to buy a new one that's easier to push around as he's a very big lad and I don't find it easy for health reasons. My predicament is this. I'm hoping that I'll be pregnant in the very…