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  1. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Not so Plent of young people would be involved in sports, arts, community activities given half a chance but for most of them their mobile phone is all they have. Look at the number of councils...
    Not so Plent of young people would be involved in sports, arts, community activities given half a chance but for most of them their mobile phone is all they have. Look at the number of councils closing sports fields, athletics centres, swimming pools, libraries, play centres and activities...
    Not so Plent of young people would be involved in sports, arts, community activities given half a chance but for most of them their mobile phone is all they have. Look at the number of councils closing sports fields, athletics centres,...
    Not so Plent of young people would be involved in sports, arts, community activities given half a chance but for most of them their mobile phone is all they have. Look at the number of councils...
    Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 279 280 281
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    Obelix-Vendée
    Dec 17, 2025 at 8:56 PM
  2. wiseowl
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2025

    But why should charity be confined to causes close to home? Plenty of "ordinary blokes in the street" care sufficiently about the horrendous suffering in Gaza, for instance, to try to do...
    But why should charity be confined to causes close to home? Plenty of "ordinary blokes in the street" care sufficiently about the horrendous suffering in Gaza, for instance, to try to do something to relieve it. These are human beings just like us - except that we have the benefit of living in...
    But why should charity be confined to causes close to home? Plenty of "ordinary blokes in the street" care sufficiently about the horrendous suffering in Gaza, for instance, to try to do something to relieve it. These are human beings just like...
    But why should charity be confined to causes close to home? Plenty of "ordinary blokes in the street" care sufficiently about the horrendous suffering in Gaza, for instance, to try to do...
    wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 404 405 406
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    Liriodendron
    Dec 17, 2025 at 5:02 PM
  3. wiseowl
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    Friendly x 5

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    Evening all. @Liriodendron's news prompted me to dig out my Vitamin D prescribed in September and take that along with other vitamins and minerals to boost the old immune system. I'd forgotten...
    Evening all. @Liriodendron's news prompted me to dig out my Vitamin D prescribed in September and take that along with other vitamins and minerals to boost the old immune system. I'd forgotten how horrid it is.Anyway, much cleaning of windows and mirrors and cobwebs in between visiting the...
    Evening all. @Liriodendron's news prompted me to dig out my Vitamin D prescribed in September and take that along with other vitamins and minerals to boost the old immune system. I'd forgotten how horrid it is.Anyway, much cleaning of...
    Evening all. @Liriodendron's news prompted me to dig out my Vitamin D prescribed in September and take that along with other vitamins and minerals to boost the old immune system. I'd forgotten...
    wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 398 399 400
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    Obelix-Vendée
    Dec 17, 2025 at 8:37 PM
  4. shiney
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    Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New

    Goodness, @shiney, that's a big extra expense :hate-shocked: ... especially unwelcome at this time of yr. Still ... should all be ready for you in time for the spring rush. :blue thumb:
    Goodness, @shiney, that's a big extra expense :hate-shocked: ... especially unwelcome at this time of yr. Still ... should all be ready for you in time for the spring rush. :blue thumb:
    Goodness, @shiney, that's a big extra expense :hate-shocked: ... especially unwelcome at this time of yr. Still ... should all be ready for you in time for the spring rush. :blue thumb:
    Goodness, @shiney, that's a big extra expense :hate-shocked: ... especially unwelcome at this time of yr. Still ... should all be ready for you in time for the spring rush. :blue thumb:
    shiney, Oct 25, 2025, Garden Projects and DIY ... 7 8 9
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    ViewAhead
    Dec 16, 2025 at 6:01 PM
  5. pete
    Funny x 5

    Electric cars.

    It would be good to think that they are merely utterly incompetent, but it seems more planned than that. They actually seem to want to destroy everything that has been achieved over the past 50...
    It would be good to think that they are merely utterly incompetent, but it seems more planned than that. They actually seem to want to destroy everything that has been achieved over the past 50 years or more.
    It would be good to think that they are merely utterly incompetent, but it seems more planned than that. They actually seem to want to destroy everything that has been achieved over the past 50 years or more.
    It would be good to think that they are merely utterly incompetent, but it seems more planned than that. They actually seem to want to destroy everything that has been achieved over the past 50...
    pete, Apr 7, 2021, Off-Topic Discussion ... 175 176 177
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    KT53
    Dec 16, 2025 at 7:52 PM
  6. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?

    We had another visit from the Long Tailed Tits this afternoon and right in front of the conservatory.10 altogether, not very clear but there are 9 in this pic, one stayed still for a minute at...
    We had another visit from the Long Tailed Tits this afternoon and right in front of the conservatory.10 altogether, not very clear but there are 9 in this pic, one stayed still for a minute at the back of the garden.
    We had another visit from the Long Tailed Tits this afternoon and right in front of the conservatory.10 altogether, not very clear but there are 9 in this pic, one stayed still for a minute at the back of the garden.
    We had another visit from the Long Tailed Tits this afternoon and right in front of the conservatory.10 altogether, not very clear but there are 9 in this pic, one stayed still for a minute at...
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    JWK, Jan 1, 2025, Wildlife Corner ... 47 48 49
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    strongylodon
    Dec 17, 2025 at 8:09 PM
  7. Loofah
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2025

    I wouldn’t attempt to print it @NigelJ, you can just download the pdf to view at leisure.
    I wouldn’t attempt to print it @NigelJ, you can just download the pdf to view at leisure.
    I wouldn’t attempt to print it @NigelJ, you can just download the pdf to view at leisure.
    I wouldn’t attempt to print it @NigelJ, you can just download the pdf to view at leisure.
    Loofah, Jan 8, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 50 51 52
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    Plantminded
    Dec 17, 2025 at 8:22 PM
  8. wiseowl
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    Whats Your Weather Like 2025

    Back to the usual grey day here. 10C/50F.Canada seems to be suffering at the moment My daughter lives just over an hour's drive from Vancouver and this below is just 20 minutes from where she...
    Back to the usual grey day here. 10C/50F.Canada seems to be suffering at the moment My daughter lives just over an hour's drive from Vancouver and this below is just 20 minutes from where she lives.
    Back to the usual grey day here. 10C/50F.Canada seems to be suffering at the moment My daughter lives just over an hour's drive from Vancouver and this below is just 20 minutes from where she lives.
    Back to the usual grey day here. 10C/50F.Canada seems to be suffering at the moment My daughter lives just over an hour's drive from Vancouver and this below is just 20 minutes from where she...
    wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 529 530 531
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    Sheal
    Dec 17, 2025 at 8:22 PM
  9. Victoria
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    Christmas Decorations 2025

    One I came across today on my walk.
    One I came across today on my walk.
    One I came across today on my walk.
    One I came across today on my walk.
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    Victoria, Dec 7, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion
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    Plantminded
    Dec 16, 2025 at 4:43 PM
  10. Joanna Bramley

    Help needed with Buxus Plants!

    I removed all my Box this year due to box moth caterpillar damage. Not worth battling with it. Other alternatives if you want evergreen topiary are Yew, Ilex crenata and Euonymus Green Spire.
    I removed all my Box this year due to box moth caterpillar damage. Not worth battling with it. Other alternatives if you want evergreen topiary are Yew, Ilex crenata and Euonymus Green Spire.
    I removed all my Box this year due to box moth caterpillar damage. Not worth battling with it. Other alternatives if you want evergreen topiary are Yew, Ilex crenata and Euonymus Green Spire.
    I removed all my Box this year due to box moth caterpillar damage. Not worth battling with it. Other alternatives if you want evergreen topiary are Yew, Ilex crenata and Euonymus Green Spire.
    Joanna Bramley, Dec 16, 2025 at 1:44 PM, NEW Gardeners !
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    Plantminded
    Dec 16, 2025 at 4:39 PM
  11. Victoria
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    Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

    Lovely colour to that one @Victoria
    Lovely colour to that one @Victoria
    Lovely colour to that one @Victoria
    Lovely colour to that one @Victoria
    Victoria, Jun 1, 2021, Tropical Gardening ... 13 14 15
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    Michael Hewett
    Dec 16, 2025 at 6:10 PM
  12. Selleri

    Recommend a small-ish evergreen shrub that is nice to sit with

    Thank you all, excellent recommendations and experiences as always :)I'll probably go for Choisya "White Dazzler" but should Escallonia Pink Elle come my way I might get that one too. It could go...
    Thank you all, excellent recommendations and experiences as always :)I'll probably go for Choisya "White Dazzler" but should Escallonia Pink Elle come my way I might get that one too. It could go into a pot. :)
    Thank you all, excellent recommendations and experiences as always :)I'll probably go for Choisya "White Dazzler" but should Escallonia Pink Elle come my way I might get that one too. It could go into a pot. :)
    Thank you all, excellent recommendations and experiences as always :)I'll probably go for Choisya "White Dazzler" but should Escallonia Pink Elle come my way I might get that one too. It could go...
    Selleri, Dec 15, 2025 at 7:12 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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    Selleri
    Dec 17, 2025 at 5:45 PM
  13. JWK
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    A Joke Or Two 2025

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    JWK, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 106 107 108
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    Fat Controller
    Dec 17, 2025 at 7:03 PM
  14. Loofah
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    What are we doing in the garden 2025

    Got to the Allotments today, managed to cut back the Asparagus fronds and get them on a bonfire, unfortunately in spite of covering the the pile with heavy black plastic, most of the rest was...
    Got to the Allotments today, managed to cut back the Asparagus fronds and get them on a bonfire, unfortunately in spite of covering the the pile with heavy black plastic, most of the rest was too wet to burn properly. I cleared up under the fruit trees, and put some heavy cardboard down...
    Got to the Allotments today, managed to cut back the Asparagus fronds and get them on a bonfire, unfortunately in spite of covering the the pile with heavy black plastic, most of the rest was too wet to burn properly. I cleared up under the...
    Got to the Allotments today, managed to cut back the Asparagus fronds and get them on a bonfire, unfortunately in spite of covering the the pile with heavy black plastic, most of the rest was...
    Loofah, Jan 2, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 267 268 269
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    Allotment Boy
    Dec 17, 2025 at 4:22 PM
  15. Retired
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    Latest hobby.

    Hi,I bought one of these Yamaha mini keyboards for my wife Bron and still have it although Bron sadly passed away. I've not played my violins much lately because of the dire weather; all my gear...
    Hi,I bought one of these Yamaha mini keyboards for my wife Bron and still have it although Bron sadly passed away. I've not played my violins much lately because of the dire weather; all my gear is in the studio where it's cosy; warm and well lit; the problem is timing; I need to turn the...
    Hi,I bought one of these Yamaha mini keyboards for my wife Bron and still have it although Bron sadly passed away. I've not played my violins much lately because of the dire weather; all my gear is in the studio where it's cosy; warm and well...
    Hi,I bought one of these Yamaha mini keyboards for my wife Bron and still have it although Bron sadly passed away. I've not played my violins much lately because of the dire weather; all my gear...
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    Retired, Nov 7, 2025, Members Hobbies ... 2 3
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    Retired
    Dec 16, 2025 at 9:20 AM
  16. ben01

    Spring Bulbs coming up early

    Don't believe it about the mice. We used to find just bundles of leaves where the mice had eaten the crocus corm underneath.
    Don't believe it about the mice. We used to find just bundles of leaves where the mice had eaten the crocus corm underneath.
    Don't believe it about the mice. We used to find just bundles of leaves where the mice had eaten the crocus corm underneath.
    Don't believe it about the mice. We used to find just bundles of leaves where the mice had eaten the crocus corm underneath.
    ben01, Nov 9, 2011, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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    Palustris
    Dec 16, 2025 at 8:13 AM
  17. BB3

    Is it worth or even beneficial to tidy up the garden?

    I have a smallish town garden, it wouldn't take much to get it looking tidy. But I'm trying to teach myself not to faff so much and leave things alone.
    I have a smallish town garden, it wouldn't take much to get it looking tidy. But I'm trying to teach myself not to faff so much and leave things alone.
    I have a smallish town garden, it wouldn't take much to get it looking tidy. But I'm trying to teach myself not to faff so much and leave things alone.
    I have a smallish town garden, it wouldn't take much to get it looking tidy. But I'm trying to teach myself not to faff so much and leave things alone.
    BB3, Dec 10, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
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    LittleSparrah
    Dec 16, 2025 at 7:39 AM
  18. Marley Farley
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    WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING

    New to me Magpie Inkcap says it all where we live there are lots of Magpies nearly every day there’s one or two flying . As for Earthstar very unusual and learnt something new , Thankyou...
    New to me Magpie Inkcap says it all where we live there are lots of Magpies nearly every day there’s one or two flying . As for Earthstar very unusual and learnt something new , Thankyou @strongylodon
    New to me Magpie Inkcap says it all where we live there are lots of Magpies nearly every day there’s one or two flying . As for Earthstar very unusual and learnt something new , Thankyou @strongylodon
    New to me Magpie Inkcap says it all where we live there are lots of Magpies nearly every day there’s one or two flying . As for Earthstar very unusual and learnt something new , Thankyou...
    Marley Farley, Jan 3, 2019, Herbs and Wildflowers ... 33 34 35
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    Valleysgirl
    Dec 16, 2025 at 7:38 AM
  19. JWK
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    Currently Listening To 2025

    If you like the Shipping Forecast on Radio Four, tune in to this morning’s version in the style of Jane Austen. 7.26 to 7.28, the time. :)
    If you like the Shipping Forecast on Radio Four, tune in to this morning’s version in the style of Jane Austen. 7.26 to 7.28, the time. :)
    If you like the Shipping Forecast on Radio Four, tune in to this morning’s version in the style of Jane Austen. 7.26 to 7.28, the time. :)
    If you like the Shipping Forecast on Radio Four, tune in to this morning’s version in the style of Jane Austen. 7.26 to 7.28, the time. :)
    JWK, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 4 5 6
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    Tidemark
    Dec 17, 2025 at 8:49 AM
  20. AnniD

    Strictly Come Dancing 2025

    Not pleased that Craig is so fulsome in his praise of Amber. Surely he can see she has no dance soul and is dancing by numbers. Yes she moves well and is light on her feet but I still don't...
    Not pleased that Craig is so fulsome in his praise of Amber. Surely he can see she has no dance soul and is dancing by numbers. Yes she moves well and is light on her feet but I still don't think she's feeling it so it's clinical, not art or joy.Very pleased with George and Karen and sorry...
    Not pleased that Craig is so fulsome in his praise of Amber. Surely he can see she has no dance soul and is dancing by numbers. Yes she moves well and is light on her feet but I still don't think she's feeling it so it's clinical, not art or...
    Not pleased that Craig is so fulsome in his praise of Amber. Surely he can see she has no dance soul and is dancing by numbers. Yes she moves well and is light on her feet but I still don't...
    AnniD, Aug 11, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 7 8 9
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    Obelix-Vendée
    Dec 15, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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