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The spirit of the Blitz - more than a date, a country or a war

The 'Blitz' described the bombing of mainland Britain that took place between early September 1940 and May 1941. Bombs fell on many ...



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F*** I'm Good! Just Ask Me!

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Just after making some fig jam I discovered that FIG JAM is also an acronym (of Aussie origin I think) for F*** I'm Good Just Ask Me! And that's rather appropriate as I was feeling very smug, having not only made the jam but also grown ...


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Prolonging the life of school clothes

School Uniform

Everywhere you look at the moment they're seem to be ads under the banner 'Back to school' and offering all sorts of deals on shirts, skirts, trousers, coats and shoes. The ads are probably depressing the heck out of the kids but, as a ...


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Recycling electrical goods - why, where and how

computer recycling drop off

Next to my daughter and the cat, some of the things I love most have plugs on the end of them. I find vacuuming soothing and I couldn't go to an important meeting without getting out my hair straighteners. I love my digital radio and I ...


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How to make lavender shortbread

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I have heard so much about lavender biscuits recently that I finally had to give in and try my hand at some. ..and the result?  Amazing! They are now a firm favourite; perfect for a summer's afternoon, served with a cup of tea or a few ...


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Small space vegetable gardening

Square Foot Gardening1

I love discovering new techniques and approaches to my Make and Mend pursuits and this one looks a cracker, says Clare Flynn. Square Foot Gardening (SFG) is a way to use a small amount of ground to grow a large number of different ...


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