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Fyi Passport Renewal

Just thought I'd mention, if you are applying for a passport renewal on line, you upload a new photo, fill in the form, pays your money and send off your old passport. 3 weeks and a day later, I have...

katiedew

Paper Still The Best Choice For Writing

Why do people still write on paper? It’s so outdated! Why don’t they just use laptops, tablets and phones to write? Surely those methods are much easier and faster, right? Yes, in some cases the...

maggiebee

Fao Sqad

My friend was taken off her heart tablets after 22 years as the consultant felt they were slowing her heart down and causing her dizzy spells (ongoing for some time). Still having dizzy spells which...

jennyjoan

Vcr

Would anybody know where I could buy a VCR Remote Control (for Video). I know everybody else has moved on but this person just loves his video.

Barsel

Can I Buy It Cheaper?

I have managed to smash the drawer in my freezer and need to replace it. If I buy it from Hotpoint, it will cost me £54.10 + delivery. Is there anywhere I can buy it cheaper or would Hotpoint be the...

Bobbisox1

Do You Remember When ?

The ‘electric man’ came out and physically read your meter When it was two separate companies for Gas and electric ? When binmen hoisted a bin full of ashes and household rubbish on their shoulders...

sandyRoe

What Word Describes A Company Of Cats?

I thought perhaps caterwaul, but they're not always meowing.

Vagus

Funny Or Light Hearted Netflix Films

Any recommendations please? Just fancy watching something which doesn’t involve violence, politics (UK or USA), sadness, horror, etc, etc. Something to make us smile or laugh would be great. Actually,...

Chipchopper

Tato's In The Oven And Other Ways

Hi food friends, With the current situation, I'm looking at other methods of cooking the humble potato, be home grown or bought. I no longer have a deep fat firer but would like to know if its...

rkp52

Garden Sieve

I am looking for a garden sieve that has holes more than an inch big . Any suggestions where I can buy one.

chokkie

Rusty Secateurs

I have just "re-found" a pair of expensive secateurs which I mislaid months ago - found at the bottom of a plastic box in the garden. The box was pretty wet, so the secateur blades are now quite...

anotheoldgit

Why Does The Bbc News Deem It Necessary To Nightly Focus On One Particular Northern City?

Last night it was about the difficulty on obtaining a Doctor's appointment. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-leeds-47531785/we-are-bradford-why-can-t-we-see-our-gp...

ichkeria

Get Me Out Of Here?

Should this be on BBC or ITV? Is Jeremy trying to wriggle out of it? Or should we respect his desire to watch I’m A Celebrity? Should the debate not have clashed rather more appropriately with...

canasta

Fruit Flies

Does anyone have any hints and tips how to rid my home of fruit flies? They’re driving me barmy...

sandyRoe

Dan Dare In The Eagle

I used to look forward to getting The Eagle every week when I was a boy. Apart from Dan Dare and his arch enemy, The Mekon, I can't remember any other of the characters that populated its pages....

Barmaid

Cocktail Time

Going to have a cocktail. Our favourite with mint limes orange strawberry syrup Jack Daniels and black vodka. What's your cocktail?

yansee

Travel Insurence

Hi, anyone know a good travel insurance firm that doesn`t cost an arm and leg fora weeks cover with existing illnesses ?

AB Editor

Thyme To Garden - May 2018

Is spring finally springing? Here is your sticky gardening thread for May! How are your gardens looking?

Tilly2

Seeing A Gp.

I rang the surgery today to ask for the next available appointment. Much humming and arring from the receptionist who finally came up with May 3rd. What? I could be dead by then......

nailit

Just A Rant

because it all so ridiculous. I'm going through some personal issues at the mo, which I wont talk about on AB but went down my GP's at 2 oclock to try and make an afternoon appointment. Was told (as I...

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