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National Pie Day
It's National Pie Day! Pies have been around for thousands of years, and who doesn't love a pie filled with something sweet or savory. History of National Pie Day National Pie Day is said to have started around the mid-1970s, by an American called Charlie Papazian. No one is sure why he decided to start this day, but it is…
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It's Red Squirrel Appreciation Day!
Yes folks it's time for yet another day of appreciation. We've just had penguin appreciation day, now it's time to show some love to the humble red squirrel. 😁 Red squirrels used to be seen in many places across the UK, until the accidental introduction of the grey squirrel in the 1870 from North America. Due to the greys…
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Blue/Brew Monday
Blue Monday is here - supposedly the most depressing day of the year. But here on the online community, we know that every day can have its challenges but we're here for each other. Whether you're feeling down, struggling with pain, or just need a friendly chat, let's have some fun and connect below. Share what's on your…
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KaleidoScope: Our own gallery for members' art work, crafts and photographs.
Many of us find refuge and relaxation in creativity. My hope is that this will be a space where members can share photographs of things that are important to them - of paintings, models, knitting, embroidery, crochet, lego models, calligraphy, photographs or whatever you can put a name to. It is here for us to share and to…
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What's for tea tonight!
I have jacket potatoes in the oven, cant wait im starving.
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How is your day going?
A cold start to the day brr, how's your day going? I'm longing for a coffee but got a sleeping cat draped over me, pinching my body heat.
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Poem called taste
Poem called taste My taste buds tingle with the beauty of tastes that expand my senses and crease my palate of gorgeous tastes. The wonderful aroma fills the air with gorgeous smells of fresh spices.
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Poem called keeping the faith
sometimes faith can help you come through those dark and difficult times. The man or lady upstairs gives me sign. Sometimes I pray for guidance from the almighty. This gods testing me. As come through each difficulty and finding own solution to my own problems. And I am so thankful to god for shining a light on my path to…
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What's everybody reading or listening to (audiobook)... 📚️
Hi everyone! Just wondering if there are any keen readers here that wanted to use this post to share their suggestions (similar to the one we have for "what's everyone watching"). I've recently decided I need to try to expand my mind a bit more, so I've started a bit more reading/listening to audiobooks. I'm currently…
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Tell us some boring news.
There's intrigue in the mundane and so today we're asking you to share: what is something boring you've done lately? Emptied the kitchen bin? Run out of teabags? Bought a clothes airer? Cleaned the oven? Tell us. I'll go: I walked to the shop to post a parcel, but I'd accidentally deleted the digital label they needed to…
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whats everyone having for breakfast and lunch?
Since im not the only one obsessed with food and liking to get ideas thought would start this thread Im having brunch of bacon and eggs, anybody else having anything nice? ill have dinner later but no third meal
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Benefits
I dont want to be on benefits living with constant stress and worry its pure torture i wish my life had been diffrent from age 3 never felt this world was for me all The equality act they go against its tiring i push everyone away because im in constant terror and get gaslighted my daughter says i will have a stroke or…
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Well done harry
Harry took on sun paper recieved an apology and a settlement good these streamline media cause alot of grief to society with clickbaits and scaremongering shows there not against the law papers should only be allpwed to print facts barbarians
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The Garden in 2025 - what will you grow this year
Well its that time.. For me, it's I the seed swap season in February with a local charity, and 'potato day' run by the local Organic Gardening Group (although I get someone else to get the potatoes after I choose them out of a 3 page list. The mad sowings of Feb.. And the chitting of spuds! And I need to replace my old…
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Photo
I know this might sound crazy to some but I've started going into blind panic as some people said have to take photo by door for proof of ID I cannot take my photo it makes me physically sick when I had passport taken and seen myself I was disgusted took me into deep deep depression I know people say let daughter take…
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Donald Trump
What should Trumps punishment be ? Bearing in mind that his supporters have already raise over $35million to pay for any fines that he might receive - it can't be a fine. (why do some Americans idolise him ?) Should he be jailed or just community service (road sweeping / graffiti removal)?
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Another Poem called snowflakes falling
Poem called snowflakes falling The white soft snowflakes touched my face. Which brought a cold feeling to my face. But the beautiful snowflakes created a glorious picture on my windows please stay around for a little longer my great friend Mr. Snowflakes and please don’t go on any breaks or Snowflakes.
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Houseplant Appreciation Day!
Benefits of houseplants: Help to produce clean air Reduce noise pollution Improve stress levels Boost your productivity And one that really surprised me… They can aid recovery - be it from injury, surgery or an illness We’d love to see your plants and any tips/tricks for maintaining them. Here’s a picture of one of mine!
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What's everybody watching?
For any TV loving hermits like me, I thought it might be nice for us to have somewhere to share suggestions. A few below that I've watched recently and would recommend: Missing you - Netflix (Thriller) Ted Lasso - Apple TV (Comedy) Gavin & Stacey - BBC (Comedy) - old but recently re-watched the series following the…
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Feeling low
Feeling so empty inside feel hopeless being on fight and flight for months is so draining I really hope we have some idea of what the future holds and it's not as bad as I think wish had somewhere to escape my mind
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Dreams
Was dreaming Dwp getting me back to work seemed to go on forever no wonder woke up feeling ill was horrible seemed so real
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Being ill and alone
I'm just slowly starting to recover from what I think has to be my worst bout of illness in my whole life, sorry to sound all grim but I genuinely thought I was going to die I've been so ill and weak, could barely breathe and just sleeping nonstop What do others who live alone do when they're unwell? I kept picturing my…
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I got up
I got up dressesd and went out for a walk omg it's cold
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2 Numbers
Away from being a millionaire last night ☹️ I did win 30 quid tho so that's next weeks shop payed for 😎
