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Hearing Aids

Had two fitted this afternoon, seems I have mild to moderate hearing lossand the technician set my hearing aids to take this into account. I have silver ones, they're very small, I have the app for... ...

Thisoldbird

Katherine

With no further updates I'm wondering if the poor lady has lost her hair with having Chemo. None of my business I know, but it probably crossing lots of minds with such a long absence. I thought... ...

dave50

What Worries You Most Should Labour Win The General Election?

As far as I'm concerned it's the lunatic dash for net zero which no doubt they will be embracing but will be a disaster for industry and the country as a whole. Why they think we have to lead the... ...

ToraToraTora

You Cannot Be Serious.....

https://news.sky.com/story/age-limits-to-be-imposed-on-school-sex-education-for-first-time-reports-13136134 Age for sex education to be 9! You mean up to now they've been sexualising younger... ...

Thisoldbird

Kings Portrait

I can't do links on my phone but what do we think of the new portrait of the King. Looks like a sea of blood to me..dreadful piece of art.

barry1010

Chicken Wing Shock

I have never been to a chicken take away nor ordered chicken wings in a pub/restaurant. I am shocked to discover food advertised as chicken wings is usually chicken breast. Why don't they call it... ...

Andyvon

Future home for photography collection

Could anyone please suggest where I could find a good home for my photography collection. I estimate I have about 50,000 photographs which have all been made into about 250 albums. Each set of albums...

Thisoldbird

Asking For Food.

For a few weeks now I've noticed several anonymous posts on Facebook asking if anyone can help out as they are a bit short to buy food to feed the children... also help to feed the cats, help to... ...

Caribeing

Who Wants To Live Forever

Just been listening to this song and made me think do you want to live forever and if you could stop at what age would you like to live at. I might go for 30 and be able to spend more time with...

sandyRoe

Is The Price Of Drinks In Pubs Too High?

I just heard on the radio that a big brewery chain is going to spend millions refurbishing some of its pubs. If potential drinkers can't afford the prices what does it matter what the pub looks... ...

renegadefm

Nan Instead Of Gran

When did we adopt Nan instead of Gran? My partner is quite touchy about it, she prefers to be called Nan or Nanny instead of Gran or Granny, and if anyone calls her Gran she hates it, she said it... ...

barry1010

Octopus Energy - Worth A Punt?

We usually opt for a fixed tariff, we are currently on the price cap. Is Octopus worth a gamble as the price can change every day

gulliver1

My Question Is ?

Do many of the people on AB think that the result of the local elections on May 2nd will give an idea of how the result of the General election will go ..I do. 😂

pastafreak

Pension Credit Payment Delay

I had to report a change in circumstances last week. I've not received today's payment, and there was no indication that it would be delayed when I spoke to DWP. Is this normal?

Hymie

Brexit And The Johnson Family

On a recent Norwegian TV programme, Rachel Johnson (Boris’s sister) was asked about the rumours that Brexit had divided the Johnson family. She responded, saying that it has divided the family... ...

JinnyJoan

Extreme Insomnia

Can anybody tell me how to deal with the above. There are hours I don't sleep - please help.

LadyCG

What's Cooking At Yours Today?

I'm cooking two different curries (with the aim of freezing the majority of it down) - a curry made from a leg of lamb which is currently cooking low and slow and my favourite curry of chicken and... ...