Hi everyone. New to hear so bare with me. I've heard of full-timers in their homes but what about part-timers? We're over fifty, still working but are reducing our hours slowly. Own our own property in Edinburgh but we're keen to have somewhere to go for the long weekends and holiday periods with a view to extend this and…
Only 6 discussions per page? Surely we can do better than that - the old site used to hold 10 or more , did it not?
According to an IMF report as relayed on Today this morning, the UK stands 152nd in the world (between Bosnia and Madagascar) in terms of private companies financial contributions to R&D (as a % of GNP). A new university based R&D scheme has won financial support from the government and China & Singapore, but attracted…
Hi everyone, as requested this thread has been started afresh, enjoy!
As this is an on topic discussion it has been moved to the Overseas Sites and Touring Section. David
Seeing the other thread in this section on war graves reminds me of an incident in church many years ago that whilst a bit amusing at the time gives an idea how a simple thing can frighten children. We had gone to our Church at Charlton Musgrove (Old Village) Nr Wincanton, taking with us the 6 year old daughter of a…
Our Church has been asked to put up a plaque to denote that there are war graves - can anyone tell me what a plaque looks like and how big? The PCC has to agree its placement etc etc. I have in my mind that it might be like the blue ones found on houses that famous people lived in. Perhaps the size of a large dinner plate…
Facebook seems to be full of maths teasers like the ones below at the minute, but I am astounded how many adults post incorrect answers (at least 75%). My 10 year old got all of these correct first time, yet many regularly bemoan the perceived lowering of educational standards - I think these kids are learning plenty!
if you have any spare Xmas decorations,why not take them along to you local hospital to decorate the wards and make them more cheerful for those people who have to stay in over Christmas
On the news today that the laws protecting people from stalkers are to be tightened up. It must be a frightening experience for anybody being physically stalked. I agree that people being physically stalked or stalked by telephone deserve protection. As far as facebook stalkers are concerned that is a different matter.…
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