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How much for party help?
Not sure if this is the best board for this question, but will give it a try. I am going to throw a "special" party, about 50/60 people at my home. I'll do all the food etc. with family help. However, in order to concentrate on the guests, I thought I'd like a bit of help with generally making sure drinks are topped up,…
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30th Birthday, present & party ideas (merged)
After seeing the "wedding" tips thread I thought I would look for a Birthdays thread where I could possibly find some ideas and insperation but I could not find any so thought I would start one off for myself. It's my Wifes 30th Birthday in June and I am racking my brain as to what special event I could arrange in order to…
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Thinking about Christmas in June
Having spotted my first advert for Christmas parties yesterday I started musing about the big day and thought I'd put my dilema to fellow MSEers. DH and I aren't big Christmas people and don't have kids. For 15 years we spent the day with DH's stepfather but sadly, last year, he died unexpectedly. We were heartbroken and…
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50th Birthday gift ideas
It's my mother's 50th birthday soon. We were going to get a gift voucher for a restaurant, but saw it was a lot of money for something that will be enjoyed, but nothing to keep or nothing different. Does anyone have any ideas about what we could do/get? Thinking around £30 possibly? We usually spend £10 for birthdays.…
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Help: VW Campervan Ideas
Hi there im hoping someone can help me! Due to get married next year and as my fiance is totally obsessed with old stlye VW Campervans that will be the theme to our wedding! Now the tricky part.... I need to find ideas of things to use to carry the theme across the wedding. i.e invitations, place settings, favours, cake…
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Social gathering for elderly people
Hi, I hope this is the right section to post. Basically a friend of mine is a refugee and doesn't speak much english. She is getting depressed as has not being able to adopt to the current situation. Are there are community gathering or classes for people on her level so she can at least have some social interactions and…
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Ideas for my parents 50th Wedding Anniversary
Hi guys I wonder if you could help me with cheapish ideas for my parents 50th wedding anniversary. I would really like to make it very special for them for lots of reasons. I have come up with a treasure hunt with their grandchildren, a wedding photo on canvas. (with a code of course). Maybe a video. Any help would be…
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Baby boy shower ideas needed please
Hello, I have a grandson being born in September this year !! His mummy , one of my DD's is the kindest & sweetest girl Trying to arrange a baby shower for probably 25 ladies ..7 children... Oh my word .... Any ideas on food , games , we are basing it on a cowboy theme as that how the nursery is decorated... Nappy cake…
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Legalities of a Summer Fete
I'm organising a Charity Fete in my village in July. I'm hoping to have: · Opening by the Lord Mayor · Street Dance Performance · Dog Show · WW1 aeroplane flyby · Live Jazz and Soul music by Sophisticats · Ride on JCB’s and JCB display · Fun Games · BBQ and Indian Food stalls · Wine, beer tasting · Cake stalls (courtesy of…
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New Crafting Board
Hi everyone After quite a few requests we've set up a new Crafting Board for all things craft-related. It's currently a sub-board of Special Occasions & Other Celebrations. If you see threads on here or elsewhere you think would get more answers over on that board feel free to reply here or let one of the board guides on…
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amanda wyatt codie
does anybody have this dress in a size 20 that they want to sell please xxx
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sock monkey accessories
Hi everyone. I'm wanting to make some sock monkeys as gifts for Christmas. But i want them all to have their own personal character. Besides the colour of socks how can you make them different? Where do people buy their accessories...crowns, wands, mini footballs etc? thanks :D
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Gift Idea
Just wondering i'm going to start christmas shopping soon and one person i'm buying gifts for likes stuff like unusual,unique,funny,silly,baking,wrestling,animals,arts n crafts and those cartoon drawings you get people to do so i was wondering does anybody have any ideas of gifts for this person?? Thanks
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Money-saving Christening...any tips?
Hello! I am actually wife of Sloth and have never posted anything before so please bear with me............ We have had a beautiful baby boy :j and have decided to have him christened. Having a baby brings it's expenses (:eek: !!!) so I was just wondering if anyone had any money saving tips to help reduce the costs of the…
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Pre filled party bags - older girls!
Hi, Does anyone know of any places that have reasonably priced pre filled bags for older girls?. Thanks in advance :)
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mat leave gift help please
Hi help with ideas please.... I have been working with a lady for a few weeks she is going on mat leave on fri ..... I wanted to get her a little something but im running out of time and only have a tenner Any ideas please ??
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Help with 1st birthday BBQ please?
Hi guys, It's my daughter's 1st birthday soon and we're having a BBQ with friends, if weather holds out on Sunday. It's not an elaborate affair, poss about 10 adults and 2-3 kids. Going to pick up some cheap banners, and balloons maybe. Just wonder if anyone has any ideas for something different food wise? Or do I just…
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Can I stop my guests from posting random photos on facebook?
Ok, this is quite lighthearted but... An acquantaince of mine recently got hitched and one of her guests uploaded a very blurred photo, during the ceremony of the back of her actually walking up the aisle I'm now worried about this at my wedding, there's a lot of people who arent invited to our wedding that feel they ought…
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Cross Stitch Cafe......where your "to do" list gets longer by the day
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The "no frills, no gremlins (hopefully)" cross-stitch cafe
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