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Southamptonshire

The abbreviation for Northamptonshire is Northants. I had always wondered about Hampshire & its abbreviation, Hants. Now my suspicions are confirmed. The full name for Hampshire is actually...
10:15 Thu 22nd Nov 20124 answers, last by DSJ 13:55 Thu 22nd Nov 2012
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Secret of eternal life - well almost!

After renewing his RSPB subscription & ticking the Gift Aid box, my husband (70s) received a letter from the Head Office. His Gift Aid declaration will apparently remain in place until 6th April,...
15:12 Mon 19th Nov 20122 answers, last by DSJ 15:54 Mon 19th Nov 2012
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Mastermind - Rachael Neiman

I was surprised to see Rachael Neiman, the blind postgraduate student from Manchester, appearing on University Challenge again tonight. It is only two years since she competed on this programme...
21:46 Fri 16th Nov 201210 answers, last by EllisB 10:36 Wed 09th Sep 2015
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Second Cousins?

Her father & my husband's grandmother were brother & sister. What is her relationship to my husband? Thanks for info....
20:31 Tue 13th Nov 20126 answers, last by sky26 12:58 Wed 14th Nov 2012
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London 2012 GMW Collection Album - Royal Mail

My husband ordered one of these at the beginning of September together with Miniature Sheet Leaves & First Day Cover leaves. The money was taken weeks ago but we are still awaiting delivery. Has...
14:40 Tue 13th Nov 20122 answers, last by DSJ 15:46 Tue 13th Nov 2012
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Bird box positioning

We have three bird boxes. They've been in our garden for sixteen years but remain empty. They are clean but obviously not positioned in the right places. Our garden faces south. Any hints on...
19:55 Mon 12th Nov 20127 answers, last by razza 13:25 Tue 13th Nov 2012
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Connie in 'Casualty'

It was great to see Connie Fisher in last Saturday's 'Casualty' episode. I last saw her in London on stage as Maria....
19:34 Fri 09th Nov 201215 answers, last by chelle7272 21:29 Mon 12th Nov 2012
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RUBBISH E-MAILS MAKE ME ANGRY

I am getting 60+ e-mails every day into my spam folder. It really is getting ridiculous. I know I could stop this by changing my e-mail address but I don't want to do this. I am sure that companies I...
19:33 Wed 07th Nov 201212 answers, last by DSJ 11:12 Thu 08th Nov 2012
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WHITTINGTON CRICKET CLUB QUIZ 2012

I received my marked quiz sheet back this morning. I scored 98/100 so was quite pleased. I slipped up on Clue 30 DUNES. I put Sandbanks but the correct answer was actually Sandhills. Nearly right. I...
19:23 Wed 07th Nov 20123 answers, last by DSJ 11:32 Fri 09th Nov 2012
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ST GUTHLAC'S LADIES' GUILD QUIZZES

I am busy compiling a new quiz to run from the closing date of the current one in January. The title will be 'Great British Shires' and I hope that you'll like it. As usual, the cost will be...
19:27 Mon 05th Nov 2012
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Just a little puzzler for you ABers

What do the following seven men & three women have in common? Elton & Jack Green Norman Cross Barry Dock Jarvis Brook Jack Hayes Hugh Town Mavis Enderby Edith Weston May Hill Who'll be the...
17:14 Thu 01st Nov 20129 answers, last by aelmpvw 17:36 Thu 01st Nov 2012
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Facebook

Am I the only person who is totally disinterested with Facebook & Twitter? I have no intention of signing up with either or posting my private business for all to read. How about having a poll?...
21:38 Wed 31st Oct 201234 answers, last by Tuvok 18:22 Wed 14th Nov 2012
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Screensaver

My screensaver shows a nice view of Beachy Head from the sea. If yours is the same, can you tell me please if that is Belle Tout Lighthouse on the far right at the top of the cliff? Thank you....
18:07 Tue 30th Oct 20129 answers, last by DSJ 21:16 Wed 31st Oct 2012
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No wedding rings for hairdressers

I am quoting from an article in yesterday's Sunday Times by Mark Hookham:- 'The government is fighting plans to dress down Britain's hairdressers by taking away their high heels and jewellery....
13:36 Mon 29th Oct 20126 answers, last by DSJ 20:33 Mon 29th Oct 2012
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Laundry or Utility Room

Does anybody know when and from where the Utility Room came into being? It is not something that I heard of when I was a child. In Australia, we had a laundry in our homes. In America the utility room...
12:40 Mon 29th Oct 20129 answers, last by annemollie 13:53 Mon 29th Oct 2012
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I've forgotten the title

I've forgotten the title of a paperback book that I read 15+ years ago. It is about various cases of reincarnation, mostly children, and each chapter deals with a different case. Any help is much...
18:50 Fri 26th Oct 20126 answers, last by DSJ 22:15 Sun 28th Oct 2012
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Wild at Heart

Does anybody know if there is to be a further series of 'Wild at Heart' this winter? Thanks....
18:25 Wed 24th Oct 20126 answers, last by DSJ 20:10 Wed 24th Oct 2012
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ICE can save lives

If you are involved in an accident, are found unconscious or are taken ill while you are in posession of your mobile phone, the emergency services will need to contact your next of kin quickly. Rather...
08:32 Mon 22nd Oct 201218 answers, last by scrummyyummy 20:18 Mon 22nd Oct 2012
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Casualty

I caught the last 30 minutes of 'Casualty' yesterday and spent the whole time trying to think where I had seen the actor who played the father before! The penny finally dropped & I remembered that...
16:00 Sun 21st Oct 2012
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Today's 'Where was I?' in Sunday Times

Has anyone been able to enter this puzzle today? I just get a blank screen....
15:31 Sun 21st Oct 20122 answers, last by DSJ 21:14 Sun 21st Oct 2012

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