Recent content by Fra

thanks but it's a different type of locking system on mine

Anybody know owt about locks? I've recently picked up a second hand Thule bike rack that fits onto my tow bar. It locks on with a key. It came with two keys, one was already broken in half (but no debris in the lock) and then I noticed the other one was bent after a few uses. Upon closer...

Hi all. Just thought this might be a good place to provide information and photos about the recent tree carving in The Woodlands opposite the Sparth Manor Hotel. A few pics to start (I've got many!)

Just looking at an alternative to getting taken into a miserable care home where they take every everything you have and fast!

Yes agreed but it's better than none as is the case now! It's marvellous how she's coped this long. She was a widow at 50. The websites suggest a minimum of 10 hours per week. I think more is needed if she is to live at home as long as possible.

I'm looking into something I heard about on telly once whereby someone suitable lives rent free with an elderly person in return for company and a few hours help peer week. I know a 92 year old who would benefit from this as she lives alone and finding it increasingly difficult. Does anyone have...

Hi. Thanks for the reply. Spoiling conspiracy theories is what I want. The warding off explanation has previously been mentioned. Just wanted to hear from someone in a position to verify and not theories. Again, solely to satisfy curiosity!

Thanks for the link. Some of those things I've heard before. Such is my curiosity that one one occasion I rang the switchboard of a company who's taxi displayed this and they denied knowing what I was talking about. I have asked taxi drivers too (non of who'm displayed the ribbons) and got...

This question is out of pure curiosity. I've noticed that some taxis have black ribbons tied to the tow ring area. Any idea why? Different companies in different towns have them but only on a few cars.

Looks like the show home is nearly done. Anyone know when the contractors are coming in to do the rest of them?

If not. Does anyone know where the nearest is? I fancy a hobby to keep me out of trouble!

Any size but need them in good condition. If you have any surplus I can collect and would be grateful. Cheers

Not a clue sorry Bob. Just thought I'd share the information I picked up on my last visit there. There ought to be more of this kind of thing happening around the area in my opinion. It would make a great open mic venue for jazz.

Christmas at the Haworth, Sunday 24th Nov 2pm Tom Young, bass singer and derek Lang, piano.

Will do, thanks