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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...

Mix bicarbonate of soda in a paste with white vinegar leave couple hours shelves oven glass like new

My wife and I are disabled and live in an apartment block in Huncoat. Access to the block is by steps which are difficult at the best of times. Now with the snow and ice the path and steps are very treacherous. Does anyone know of anybody or bodies I can contact to get the steps cleared and...

First things first HAPPY NEW YEAR :alright: It's that time of year when we may have left over food and instead of just binning it I want to encourage folk to feed it our wild birds.The little cherubs will have a go at most things from Yorkshire puds to bacon rinds :eek: I usually leave...

Hello, I'm a new member. I've written a book about Joseph Briggs, who sent the Tiffany glass to Accrington. Now I'm chasing illustrations - and one in particular is proving elusive. I wonder if anyone can help. In 1901 Joseph brought his wife Elizabeth and their first two children back to...

I have a pub and the guy who collected my glass has sold his business, anyone out there who can collect glass weekly get in touch:)

I have two microwaves and a freezer that don't work... anyone collect scrap you can collect them today please... call in at Arden n ask for mark

Hi , I am looking for some one who would be able to crochet a hat for me . I have the pattern and willing to pay . Many thanks

I am considering buying a camera that takes regular AA batteries but am wondering if anyone has experience of a camera using regular non rechargable batteries? How much life do you get out of them? I have a camera with rechargable batteries and have found using 2 sets of batteries...

On Saturday 6th September at approx. 1240, the last two flying Lancaster Bombers will pass over Barnoldswick en route from Allerton Castle to Prestwick. This series of demonstrations will no doubt be the last time that the two fly together - one is British, part of the Battle of Britain Memorial...

POWDER COATING firm needed for motorbike frame and parts....any ideas local:hehetable

Can anyone recommend a decent upholsterer? I need 6 dining chair seat pads re-upholstering, preferably in some kind of leather/ faux leather type stuff that will be hard-wearing and cleanable!

I've got a (Panasonic 34") TV that I use for my CCTV system, upto now, I've never had any problems with it (I've had it about 5yrs). Lately, it seems to have acquired a distorted horizontal section across the top part of the screen. I'm wondering if anyone has had this happen to them or if...

I don't seem to be able to upload a picture of my Freezer in articles for sale.. When I get to upload it just refuses to insert it in the add, and if I want to involve a smilie no probs. What am I doing wrong please ........tony

Does anyone have a user manual for a Goodmans GCDR1880 Radio Alarm that I could borrow and photocopy. I can set the alarm to go off on weekdays, trouble is I can't seem to set it not to off of weekends. It's a bit annoying being woken on Saturday and Sunday mornings at 6:30 am.

Hi All Do you know or do you do book repairs I have a book in need of a lot of TLC must be local if possible thanks for any help:D

Hi Am visiting my parents and found a young black rabbit running up and down Fountain Street. Need help in finding the owner other wise will have to take it to the RSPCA, it's a timid rabbit and seems healthy. I've created a temporary home for it thanks to petsathome for their advice.

Hi can anyone help I need a plumber urgently to stop a leak in my kitchen ASAP thankyou in advance my contact number are07540834575

In need of a little advice please Since i started working on the ward 8 months ago, my hands have become rather a mess...due to the amount of handwashing and handgel we use (i work on a very demanding ward, everytime we see a patient we wash before putting on gloves and after we take the gloves...

My brother has to put it bluntly declared himself the above regarding my mum's finances and care. She's been in an old folks home for a year and her house has been put up for sale to pay for her care costs. He has had all her mail redirected to his house and refuses to discuss her financial...