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  1. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    With apprenticeships that boost the life chances of less academic youngsters for starters. Skilling up is a good place to start. Some apprenticeships in building have recently been watered down...
    With apprenticeships that boost the life chances of less academic youngsters for starters. Skilling up is a good place to start. Some apprenticeships in building have recently been watered down - 8 mths instead of 12, for example - to save money. It's a false economy and it short-changes...
    With apprenticeships that boost the life chances of less academic youngsters for starters. Skilling up is a good place to start. Some apprenticeships in building have recently been watered down - 8 mths instead of 12, for example - to save...
    With apprenticeships that boost the life chances of less academic youngsters for starters. Skilling up is a good place to start. Some apprenticeships in building have recently been watered down...
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  2. wiseowl
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2025

    I am very fortunate indeed to live near The Donkey Sanctuary, @AnniD! I love all animals, so great fun to visit the donkeys, the restaurant is exceptionally good, and the miles of walks are...
    I am very fortunate indeed to live near The Donkey Sanctuary, @AnniD! I love all animals, so great fun to visit the donkeys, the restaurant is exceptionally good, and the miles of walks are wonderful at any time of the year. I’ve seem some less than favourable comments about so much charitable...
    I am very fortunate indeed to live near The Donkey Sanctuary, @AnniD! I love all animals, so great fun to visit the donkeys, the restaurant is exceptionally good, and the miles of walks are wonderful at any time of the year. I’ve seem some less...
    I am very fortunate indeed to live near The Donkey Sanctuary, @AnniD! I love all animals, so great fun to visit the donkeys, the restaurant is exceptionally good, and the miles of walks are...
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  3. Loofah
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2025

    I haven't got a Kindle but a Kobo which at the time could magnify the text which the Kindle couldn't do. It was handy when I was working to read whilst eating my lunch, I could prop it up and my...
    I haven't got a Kindle but a Kobo which at the time could magnify the text which the Kindle couldn't do. It was handy when I was working to read whilst eating my lunch, I could prop it up and my hands were free. I still use it daily and you can download free books from the library service.
    I haven't got a Kindle but a Kobo which at the time could magnify the text which the Kindle couldn't do. It was handy when I was working to read whilst eating my lunch, I could prop it up and my hands were free. I still use it daily and you can...
    I haven't got a Kindle but a Kobo which at the time could magnify the text which the Kindle couldn't do. It was handy when I was working to read whilst eating my lunch, I could prop it up and my...
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  4. Selleri

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

    I would smell one in a nursery before buying as not everyone likes the scent - I hate it! Ditto for Gardenias, I can't see what everyone raves about. This might start a discussion! I know some...
    I would smell one in a nursery before buying as not everyone likes the scent - I hate it! Ditto for Gardenias, I can't see what everyone raves about. This might start a discussion! I know some people (including Pippa Greenwood) don't like the scent of Viburnum tinus - I didn't think it had a...
    I would smell one in a nursery before buying as not everyone likes the scent - I hate it! Ditto for Gardenias, I can't see what everyone raves about. This might start a discussion! I know some people (including Pippa Greenwood) don't like the...
    I would smell one in a nursery before buying as not everyone likes the scent - I hate it! Ditto for Gardenias, I can't see what everyone raves about. This might start a discussion! I know some...
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  5. MrHappyDays

    Giving plants as xmas presents

    A little bit 'off the wall' -3 years ago I started a project to receive donated plants to sell on for charity (more detail at facebook page: Charityplantsevesham). Its moderately successful (...
    A little bit 'off the wall' -3 years ago I started a project to receive donated plants to sell on for charity (more detail at facebook page: Charityplantsevesham). Its moderately successful ( my total is running at around £1500 raised this year so far). However the last 2 years of marketing...
    A little bit 'off the wall' -3 years ago I started a project to receive donated plants to sell on for charity (more detail at facebook page: Charityplantsevesham). Its moderately successful ( my total is running at around £1500 raised this...
    A little bit 'off the wall' -3 years ago I started a project to receive donated plants to sell on for charity (more detail at facebook page: Charityplantsevesham). Its moderately successful (...
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  6. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2025

    The plug and play aspect of the new wireless keyboard and mouse worked a treat.
    The plug and play aspect of the new wireless keyboard and mouse worked a treat.
    The plug and play aspect of the new wireless keyboard and mouse worked a treat.
    The plug and play aspect of the new wireless keyboard and mouse worked a treat.
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  7. wiseowl
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    Friendly x 5

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    Misty out and quite spooky this morning. We are planning to visit the local garden centre for bird food this morning, with a stop off at the whole food shop nearby for a coffee and maybe some...
    Misty out and quite spooky this morning. We are planning to visit the local garden centre for bird food this morning, with a stop off at the whole food shop nearby for a coffee and maybe some cake. I don’t buy much food in there, I should, as it’s all cooked in their kitchens from good quality...
    Misty out and quite spooky this morning. We are planning to visit the local garden centre for bird food this morning, with a stop off at the whole food shop nearby for a coffee and maybe some cake. I don’t buy much food in there, I should, as...
    Misty out and quite spooky this morning. We are planning to visit the local garden centre for bird food this morning, with a stop off at the whole food shop nearby for a coffee and maybe some...
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  8. TheMadHedger

    Bark scraped off base of the base of an ash tree - prevention?

    Is this tree in an area approachable by Muntjac deer ?
    Is this tree in an area approachable by Muntjac deer ?
    Is this tree in an area approachable by Muntjac deer ?
    Is this tree in an area approachable by Muntjac deer ?
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  9. wiseowl
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    Whats Your Weather Like 2025

    Cloudy with a chance of showers and light winds from the south south east temp 9c feels like 8c
    Cloudy with a chance of showers and light winds from the south south east temp 9c feels like 8c
    Cloudy with a chance of showers and light winds from the south south east temp 9c feels like 8c
    Cloudy with a chance of showers and light winds from the south south east temp 9c feels like 8c
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  10. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?

    What lovely fat chapppies :biggrin:
    What lovely fat chapppies :biggrin:
    What lovely fat chapppies :biggrin:
    What lovely fat chapppies :biggrin:
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  11. madpenguin

    Drain cover decoration.

    @madpenguin sounds a good idea to me.
    @madpenguin sounds a good idea to me.
    @madpenguin sounds a good idea to me.
    @madpenguin sounds a good idea to me.
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  12. wiseowl
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    Show Off Your Pets 2025

    I hope Berry is a good boy - he will be back home for cuddles before you know it
    I hope Berry is a good boy - he will be back home for cuddles before you know it
    I hope Berry is a good boy - he will be back home for cuddles before you know it
    I hope Berry is a good boy - he will be back home for cuddles before you know it
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  13. JWK
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  14. Logan
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  15. JWK
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  16. 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...
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  17. wiseowl
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  18. shiney
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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
    PXL_20251201_091612357.jpg Tecomaria 1 Dec 25.jpg Brugmansia 1 Dec 25.jpg andorea Jasminoides 1 Dec 25.jpg Impatiens tinctoria 4.JPG Fuchsia microphylla 3.JPG
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  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. :)
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  20. hi2u_uk

    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
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