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So ... we pay Erasmus and they pay out scholarships, etc. OK. I only hope someone has done the maths on the back of an envelope to check we are not actually paying out more than the benefits our...
So ... we pay Erasmus and they pay out scholarships, etc. OK. I only hope someone has done the maths on the back of an envelope to check we are not actually paying out more than the benefits our young people are receiving.
So ... we pay Erasmus and they pay out scholarships, etc. OK. I only hope someone has done the maths on the back of an envelope to check we are not actually paying out more than the benefits our young people are receiving.
So ... we pay Erasmus and they pay out scholarships, etc. OK. I only hope someone has done the maths on the back of an envelope to check we are not actually paying out more than the benefits our...
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 278 279 280
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ViewAhead
Dec 17, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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Latest Moan From You and Me 2025
As far as I'm concerned it's their money and they can spend it how they like. If that's some form of "charity" then that's better than spending it on world domination, cornering the world silver...
As far as I'm concerned it's their money and they can spend it how they like. If that's some form of "charity" then that's better than spending it on world domination, cornering the world silver market, or just making everybody scared of what your next utterance might be. One charitable thing...
As far as I'm concerned it's their money and they can spend it how they like. If that's some form of "charity" then that's better than spending it on world domination, cornering the world silver market, or just making everybody scared of what...
As far as I'm concerned it's their money and they can spend it how they like. If that's some form of "charity" then that's better than spending it on world domination, cornering the world silver...
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 404 405 406
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NigelJ
Dec 17, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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SEASONS GREETINGS TO ALL OUR MEMBERS

wiseowl, Dec 17, 2025 at 8:39 AM, Members Gallery
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Victoria
Dec 17, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025
That really made me well up @Tui34 . Thank you for posting it, it sums up the whole situation and the response. I have relatives in Oz, and visited Bondi many years ago.
That really made me well up @Tui34 . Thank you for posting it, it sums up the whole situation and the response. I have relatives in Oz, and visited Bondi many years ago.
That really made me well up @Tui34 . Thank you for posting it, it sums up the whole situation and the response. I have relatives in Oz, and visited Bondi many years ago.
That really made me well up @Tui34 . Thank you for posting it, it sums up the whole situation and the response. I have relatives in Oz, and visited Bondi many years ago.
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 398 399 400
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AnniD
Dec 17, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2025
Thanks @hailbopp but we shall give the Meconopsis a miss as the conditions round here are just not suitable for it. Too dry and sunny and on clay soil.The Fremontedendron grew to 12' high and...
Thanks @hailbopp but we shall give the Meconopsis a miss as the conditions round here are just not suitable for it. Too dry and sunny and on clay soil.The Fremontedendron grew to 12' high and was magnificent but a long cold spell eventually killed it. In the last few years we have lost a...
Thanks @hailbopp but we shall give the Meconopsis a miss as the conditions round here are just not suitable for it. Too dry and sunny and on clay soil.The Fremontedendron grew to 12' high and was magnificent but a long cold spell eventually...
Thanks @hailbopp but we shall give the Meconopsis a miss as the conditions round here are just not suitable for it. Too dry and sunny and on clay soil.The Fremontedendron grew to 12' high and...
Loofah, Jan 2, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 267 268 269
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shiney
Dec 17, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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Whats Your Weather Like 2025
It is nice and sunny and 16c but we have a sharp North breeze.
It is nice and sunny and 16c but we have a sharp North breeze.
It is nice and sunny and 16c but we have a sharp North breeze.
It is nice and sunny and 16c but we have a sharp North breeze.
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 528 529 530
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Victoria
Dec 17, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Bark scraped off base of the base of an ash tree - prevention?
I suspect that a grey squirrel is doing this.The tree is fairly old so the trunk is maybe two feet in diameter and it's a healthy ash tree, the two areas with the scraped off bark are maybe 3 or...
I suspect that a grey squirrel is doing this.The tree is fairly old so the trunk is maybe two feet in diameter and it's a healthy ash tree, the two areas with the scraped off bark are maybe 3 or 4 inches in diameter in vertical strips but I want to prevent any further damage.I also don't...
I suspect that a grey squirrel is doing this.The tree is fairly old so the trunk is maybe two feet in diameter and it's a healthy ash tree, the two areas with the scraped off bark are maybe 3 or 4 inches in diameter in vertical strips but I...
I suspect that a grey squirrel is doing this.The tree is fairly old so the trunk is maybe two feet in diameter and it's a healthy ash tree, the two areas with the scraped off bark are maybe 3 or...
TheMadHedger, Dec 17, 2025 at 10:39 AM, Trees
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TheMadHedger
Dec 17, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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A Joke Or Two 2025

JWK, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 106 107 108
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Ergates
Dec 17, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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What's Looking Good December 2025
An amazing acacia dealbata in Richmond Some alpines at Kew alpine house Jamesbritennia Gorgeous cyclamen rohlfsianum foliage And outside, some little anemone
An amazing acacia dealbata in Richmond Some alpines at Kew alpine house Jamesbritennia Gorgeous cyclamen rohlfsianum foliage And outside, some little anemone
An amazing acacia dealbata in Richmond Some alpines at Kew alpine house Jamesbritennia Gorgeous cyclamen rohlfsianum foliage And outside, some little anemone
An amazing acacia dealbata in Richmond Some alpines at Kew alpine house Jamesbritennia Gorgeous cyclamen rohlfsianum foliage And outside, some little anemone

shiney, Dec 1, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
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CarolineL
Dec 17, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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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
Recommendations for lights to wrap around an outdoor plant
Thanks i will think about this
Thanks i will think about this
Thanks i will think about this
Thanks i will think about this
hi2u_uk, Dec 12, 2025 at 7:44 PM, Garden Projects and DIY ... 2
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hi2u_uk
Dec 16, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Recommend a small-ish evergreen shrub that is nice to sit with
Choisya ‘White Dazzler’ or ‘Scented Gem’ (photo of ‘Scented Gem’ in spring attached)Both have fine, dark evergreen foliage and are covered in flowers for most of the year for me (clay soil)....
Choisya ‘White Dazzler’ or ‘Scented Gem’ (photo of ‘Scented Gem’ in spring attached)Both have fine, dark evergreen foliage and are covered in flowers for most of the year for me (clay soil). Every time you brush past the foliage it releases an amazing orange-y scent.Escallonia is nice but...
Choisya ‘White Dazzler’ or ‘Scented Gem’ (photo of ‘Scented Gem’ in spring attached)Both have fine, dark evergreen foliage and are covered in flowers for most of the year for me (clay soil). Every time you brush past the foliage it releases an...
Choisya ‘White Dazzler’ or ‘Scented Gem’ (photo of ‘Scented Gem’ in spring attached)Both have fine, dark evergreen foliage and are covered in flowers for most of the year for me (clay soil)....

Selleri, Dec 15, 2025 at 7:12 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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Athelas
Dec 16, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?
Studland, Poole Harbour. Red Breasted Mergansers.Sanderlings.Turnstone.
Studland, Poole Harbour. Red Breasted Mergansers.Sanderlings.Turnstone.
Studland, Poole Harbour. Red Breasted Mergansers.Sanderlings.Turnstone.
Studland, Poole Harbour. Red Breasted Mergansers.Sanderlings.Turnstone.

JWK, Jan 1, 2025, Wildlife Corner ... 47 48 49
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strongylodon
Dec 16, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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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
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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
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Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New
Goodness, @shiney, that's a big extra expense ... especially unwelcome at this time of yr. Still ... should all be ready for you in time for the spring rush.
Goodness, @shiney, that's a big extra expense ... especially unwelcome at this time of yr. Still ... should all be ready for you in time for the spring rush.
Goodness, @shiney, that's a big extra expense ... especially unwelcome at this time of yr. Still ... should all be ready for you in time for the spring rush.
Goodness, @shiney, that's a big extra expense ... especially unwelcome at this time of yr. Still ... should all be ready for you in time for the spring rush.
shiney, Oct 25, 2025, Garden Projects and DIY ... 7 8 9
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ViewAhead
Dec 16, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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DECEMBER PHOTO COMPETITION 2025
A gift from Norway
A gift from Norway
A gift from Norway
A gift from Norway

shiney, Dec 1, 2025, Photo Competitions
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LG_
Dec 16, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Potato growing 2026
Received an email to say my choice of seed potatoes were now in stock, so order placed. Anya, one I have not grown for a while, my wife requested red potatoes so Rooster and Java also ordered,...
Received an email to say my choice of seed potatoes were now in stock, so order placed. Anya, one I have not grown for a while, my wife requested red potatoes so Rooster and Java also ordered, just a kilo of each as we don't have a huge amount of space.
Received an email to say my choice of seed potatoes were now in stock, so order placed. Anya, one I have not grown for a while, my wife requested red potatoes so Rooster and Java also ordered, just a kilo of each as we don't have a huge amount of...
Received an email to say my choice of seed potatoes were now in stock, so order placed. Anya, one I have not grown for a while, my wife requested red potatoes so Rooster and Java also ordered,...
burnie, Dec 16, 2025 at 5:41 PM, Edible Gardening
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burnie
Dec 16, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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Show us your gardening purchases 2025
Some things don't change @pete
Some things don't change @pete
Some things don't change @pete
Some things don't change @pete
Loofah, Jan 8, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 50 51 52
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NigelJ
Dec 16, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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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.

Victoria, Dec 7, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion
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Plantminded
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