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  1. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Many moons ago, I attended a management course run by my then local FE college. There were people from various sectors attending. We were told very firmly that compared to other sectors...
    Many moons ago, I attended a management course run by my then local FE college. There were people from various sectors attending. We were told very firmly that compared to other sectors including commercial IT and other industries that the ratio of management to staff in NHS was VERY LOW. It...
    Many moons ago, I attended a management course run by my then local FE college. There were people from various sectors attending. We were told very firmly that compared to other sectors including commercial IT and other industries that the...
    Many moons ago, I attended a management course run by my then local FE college. There were people from various sectors attending. We were told very firmly that compared to other sectors...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 22 23 24
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    Allotment Boy
    Jan 21, 2026 at 12:20 PM
  2. Sheal
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    Household tips

    Well, I googled it. Didn't get much past chellation. I'll just accept it as magic
    Well, I googled it. Didn't get much past chellation. I'll just accept it as magic
    Well, I googled it. Didn't get much past chellation. I'll just accept it as magic
    Well, I googled it. Didn't get much past chellation. I'll just accept it as magic
    Sheal, Oct 12, 2022, Off-Topic Discussion ... 3 4 5
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    BB3
    Jan 20, 2026 at 8:25 PM
  3. Logan

    YouTube mega thread

    Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 24 25 26
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    Logan
    Jan 20, 2026 at 6:43 PM
  4. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    @Allotment Boy good that you got your rhubarb mulched, if the cow muck is well rotted it will be fine.
    @Allotment Boy good that you got your rhubarb mulched, if the cow muck is well rotted it will be fine.
    @Allotment Boy good that you got your rhubarb mulched, if the cow muck is well rotted it will be fine.
    @Allotment Boy good that you got your rhubarb mulched, if the cow muck is well rotted it will be fine.
    simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 3 4 5
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    Logan
    Jan 20, 2026 at 6:13 PM
  5. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    We had wind and rain overnight, but the wind has dropped and at the moment no rain, though it looks like it may start again, usually when I go out of the door!! 6 degrees so not too bad.
    We had wind and rain overnight, but the wind has dropped and at the moment no rain, though it looks like it may start again, usually when I go out of the door!! 6 degrees so not too bad.
    We had wind and rain overnight, but the wind has dropped and at the moment no rain, though it looks like it may start again, usually when I go out of the door!! 6 degrees so not too bad.
    We had wind and rain overnight, but the wind has dropped and at the moment no rain, though it looks like it may start again, usually when I go out of the door!! 6 degrees so not too bad.
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 32 33 34
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    burnie
    Jan 21, 2026 at 12:04 PM
  6. hailbopp

    Any tips on splitting Aruncas.

    Sterling work @hailbopp !
    Sterling work @hailbopp !
    Sterling work @hailbopp !
    Sterling work @hailbopp !
    hailbopp, Jan 20, 2026 at 1:00 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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    CarolineL
    Jan 20, 2026 at 5:30 PM
  7. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    A late good morning, everyone.Another dank, dismal day here after a brief respite yesterday, when the sun made an appearance. Everything feels so much better when the sun shines. Sleet and snow...
    A late good morning, everyone.Another dank, dismal day here after a brief respite yesterday, when the sun made an appearance. Everything feels so much better when the sun shines. Sleet and snow forecast for here next week, so that’s the sun away for a while again.Good news about your Mum, A...
    A late good morning, everyone.Another dank, dismal day here after a brief respite yesterday, when the sun made an appearance. Everything feels so much better when the sun shines. Sleet and snow forecast for here next week, so that’s the sun...
    A late good morning, everyone.Another dank, dismal day here after a brief respite yesterday, when the sun made an appearance. Everything feels so much better when the sun shines. Sleet and snow...
    Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 20 21 22
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    Blue arbour
    Jan 21, 2026 at 12:00 PM
  8. simone_in_wiltshire
    Friendly x 9

    Where to go and what can I expect

    I’m amazed that he (or she?) has survived. It’s above the knee close to the hip area. I did found last year a huge bare upper leg bone in the garden and was wondering what animal has such bone. I...
    I’m amazed that he (or she?) has survived. It’s above the knee close to the hip area. I did found last year a huge bare upper leg bone in the garden and was wondering what animal has such bone. I would never have thought that could be from the nearby fox. They had their den 3 houses further to...
    I’m amazed that he (or she?) has survived. It’s above the knee close to the hip area. I did found last year a huge bare upper leg bone in the garden and was wondering what animal has such bone. I would never have thought that could be from the...
    I’m amazed that he (or she?) has survived. It’s above the knee close to the hip area. I did found last year a huge bare upper leg bone in the garden and was wondering what animal has such bone. I...
    simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 13, 2026, Gardening Discussions ... 2 3 4
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    simone_in_wiltshire
    Jan 21, 2026 at 11:04 AM
  9. JWK
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    Vegetable Growing 2026

    Got to the plots today, as it was bright but very breezy postponed the winter wash (spray) on the fruit trees. Weeded the Rhubarb and the Asparagus. Got some manure spread on the Rhubarb, with...
    Got to the plots today, as it was bright but very breezy postponed the winter wash (spray) on the fruit trees. Weeded the Rhubarb and the Asparagus. Got some manure spread on the Rhubarb, with difficulty as in spite of the heap being covered, the muck is very very wet and heavy. The ground is...
    Got to the plots today, as it was bright but very breezy postponed the winter wash (spray) on the fruit trees. Weeded the Rhubarb and the Asparagus. Got some manure spread on the Rhubarb, with difficulty as in spite of the heap being covered,...
    Got to the plots today, as it was bright but very breezy postponed the winter wash (spray) on the fruit trees. Weeded the Rhubarb and the Asparagus. Got some manure spread on the Rhubarb, with...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Edible Gardening
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    Allotment Boy
    Jan 20, 2026 at 3:45 PM
  10. LG_

    Repotting an Acer 'Emerald Lace'

    Acers take quite well to pruning, I have a friend who pollards hers every winter. So you can trim the thin branches if you want a more bushy look or take some right back to their origin and those...
    Acers take quite well to pruning, I have a friend who pollards hers every winter. So you can trim the thin branches if you want a more bushy look or take some right back to their origin and those that are left should get thicker with age.
    Acers take quite well to pruning, I have a friend who pollards hers every winter. So you can trim the thin branches if you want a more bushy look or take some right back to their origin and those that are left should get thicker with age.
    Acers take quite well to pruning, I have a friend who pollards hers every winter. So you can trim the thin branches if you want a more bushy look or take some right back to their origin and those...
    LG_, Apr 11, 2025, Container Gardening
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    Baalmaiden
    Jan 20, 2026 at 2:09 PM
  11. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    A few bubble bee's about this morning :)
    A few bubble bee's about this morning :)
    A few bubble bee's about this morning :)
    A few bubble bee's about this morning :)
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Wildlife Corner ... 2
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    Jiffy
    Jan 20, 2026 at 1:35 PM
  12. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    Mower went in for a service yesterday. Looking at how the grass has grown over the past couple of months of mild, wet weather, it's gonna have to be at its best.
    Mower went in for a service yesterday. Looking at how the grass has grown over the past couple of months of mild, wet weather, it's gonna have to be at its best.
    Mower went in for a service yesterday. Looking at how the grass has grown over the past couple of months of mild, wet weather, it's gonna have to be at its best.
    Mower went in for a service yesterday. Looking at how the grass has grown over the past couple of months of mild, wet weather, it's gonna have to be at its best.
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2 3 4
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    KT53
    Jan 21, 2026 at 10:49 AM
  13. shiney
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    Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New

    Someone who Hasn’t got a greenhouse and would love one, I’m not envious at all :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
    Someone who Hasn’t got a greenhouse and would love one, I’m not envious at all :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
    Someone who Hasn’t got a greenhouse and would love one, I’m not envious at all :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
    Someone who Hasn’t got a greenhouse and would love one, I’m not envious at all :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
    shiney, Oct 25, 2025, Garden Projects and DIY ... 11 12 13
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    GreenFingeredPete
    Jan 20, 2026 at 10:42 PM
  14. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    You say it more or less as you see it. The first bit, Ani, sounds like Anniversary ... Anni-versary ... and then BENdod ... accent on the 'BEN'."anni-BENdod"It means things lying about in an...
    You say it more or less as you see it. The first bit, Ani, sounds like Anniversary ... Anni-versary ... and then BENdod ... accent on the 'BEN'."anni-BENdod"It means things lying about in an untidy way.
    You say it more or less as you see it. The first bit, Ani, sounds like Anniversary ... Anni-versary ... and then BENdod ... accent on the 'BEN'."anni-BENdod"It means things lying about in an untidy way.
    You say it more or less as you see it. The first bit, Ani, sounds like Anniversary ... Anni-versary ... and then BENdod ... accent on the 'BEN'."anni-BENdod"It means things lying about in an...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Pets Corner ... 3 4 5
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    Michael Hewett
    Jan 21, 2026 at 12:27 PM
  15. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    He’s been having another rant on Truth Social last night. Maybe if they bring in a ban on social media for under 16s, they should include Trump as a special case, honorary two year old?
    He’s been having another rant on Truth Social last night. Maybe if they bring in a ban on social media for under 16s, they should include Trump as a special case, honorary two year old?
    He’s been having another rant on Truth Social last night. Maybe if they bring in a ban on social media for under 16s, they should include Trump as a special case, honorary two year old?
    He’s been having another rant on Truth Social last night. Maybe if they bring in a ban on social media for under 16s, they should include Trump as a special case, honorary two year old?
    Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 325 326 327
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    Ergates
    Jan 20, 2026 at 9:33 AM
  16. Selleri
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    Things you always say wrong

    Having worked there for years, talking to local people and answering the 'phone many times a day with the word 'Marylebone' in my greeting.... it varied! As it varied with the locals I dealt with...
    Having worked there for years, talking to local people and answering the 'phone many times a day with the word 'Marylebone' in my greeting.... it varied! As it varied with the locals I dealt with and I tended to pick up on their pronunciation. Marry-le-bone, Marr-le-bone, Marley-bone,...
    Having worked there for years, talking to local people and answering the 'phone many times a day with the word 'Marylebone' in my greeting.... it varied! As it varied with the locals I dealt with and I tended to pick up on their pronunciation. ...
    Having worked there for years, talking to local people and answering the 'phone many times a day with the word 'Marylebone' in my greeting.... it varied! As it varied with the locals I dealt with...
    Selleri, Jan 18, 2026 at 7:50 PM, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2
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    LG_
    Jan 20, 2026 at 8:34 AM
  17. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

    I had to look up the abbreviations, @Ladybird4!
    I had to look up the abbreviations, @Ladybird4!
    I had to look up the abbreviations, @Ladybird4!
    I had to look up the abbreviations, @Ladybird4!
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 7 8 9
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    Ergates
    Jan 21, 2026 at 12:32 PM
  18. AnniD
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    Gardeners' World and other gardening programmes 2026

    I also enjoyed all 3 episodes.I only wish the really sad story behind Schreber and the Schrebergarten idea would be mentioned in these gardening programs. Don't use the English page in Wikipedia...
    I also enjoyed all 3 episodes.I only wish the really sad story behind Schreber and the Schrebergarten idea would be mentioned in these gardening programs. Don't use the English page in Wikipedia but if your browser allows, use the translation from the German page: Moritz Schreber –...
    I also enjoyed all 3 episodes.I only wish the really sad story behind Schreber and the Schrebergarten idea would be mentioned in these gardening programs. Don't use the English page in Wikipedia but if your browser allows, use the translation...
    I also enjoyed all 3 episodes.I only wish the really sad story behind Schreber and the Schrebergarten idea would be mentioned in these gardening programs. Don't use the English page in Wikipedia...
    AnniD, Jan 12, 2026, General Gardening Discussion
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    simone_in_wiltshire
    Jan 20, 2026 at 4:26 AM
  19. roders

    IOS. Problem.

    Thanks for the info. Although I can get them on my mobile phone. I much prefer my I pad.
    Thanks for the info. Although I can get them on my mobile phone. I much prefer my I pad.
    Thanks for the info. Although I can get them on my mobile phone. I much prefer my I pad.
    Thanks for the info. Although I can get them on my mobile phone. I much prefer my I pad.
    roders, Jan 19, 2026 at 11:50 AM, Computer Corner
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    roders
    Jan 19, 2026 at 6:43 PM
  20. JWK
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    What's Looking Exotic 2026

    After a several -5cs and gale force winds these last two weeks, the Acacia lost loads of buds and turned some leaves brown. The Calothamnus has brown tips too and the small pink Echium bought in...
    After a several -5cs and gale force winds these last two weeks, the Acacia lost loads of buds and turned some leaves brown. The Calothamnus has brown tips too and the small pink Echium bought in the Summer looks dead. We still have February to get through!
    After a several -5cs and gale force winds these last two weeks, the Acacia lost loads of buds and turned some leaves brown. The Calothamnus has brown tips too and the small pink Echium bought in the Summer looks dead. We still have February to...
    After a several -5cs and gale force winds these last two weeks, the Acacia lost loads of buds and turned some leaves brown. The Calothamnus has brown tips too and the small pink Echium bought in...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Tropical Gardening ... 2
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    strongylodon
    Jan 19, 2026 at 4:28 PM
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