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I am a 57 year old divorced mother of 2 who decided six years ago to leave the south of England where I had spent most of my life and move to Manchester. Others have said they admire me for moving to a place I knew nothing about and where I knew no one; the

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Jobs & Careers > Occupations (Other) What jobs can teenagers legally do in the UK?: 2 of 2
In writing this, I am assuming that the reference to teenagers means those at the younger end of the teenage spectrum; those who are still "nearly children" as opposed to "almost adult," or, to put it another way, those who are still at school, rather than college or university.In theory, the law in the UK only forbids the em... More..
Arts & Humanities > Middle Ages History of the Cinque Ports: 2 of 2
The Cinque (pronounced sink) Ports are a historic group of towns on the coast of Kent and Sussex in Southern England. Originally dating back to the time of King Edward the Confessor (1003 - 1066), their purpose was to provide ships and men in the event of an invasion, as there was no permanent navy in England until the 14th C... More..
Sports & Recreation > Recreational & Youth Comparing bike seats and bike trailers for biking with young children: 2 of 2
Before my brothers or I were old enough for our own bikes, our parents used to take us on their bikes using a rear mounted child seat. Compared to today, traffic levels were minimal; often it was possible to cycle for miles without seeing a vehicle. Safety issues therefore did not enter into matters very much, except to ensur... More..
Hobbies & Games > Antiques & Collecting (Other) Special tools and practices in caring for wooden antiques: 2 of 2
Caring for antique wood is not difficult as long as you remember the following: Location Don't place antique furniture anywhere close to a source of heat; as this may cause the wood to shrink; also to avoid any damage to the finish, keep it out of strong light. Dusting and polishingThe best thing to dust antique furniture in ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Mother's Day & Father's Day Figuring out when Mothers' Day will be: 2 of 2
Mother's Day in Britain is more correctly known as "Mothering Sunday" and, contrary to Mother's Day in the U.S. and elsewhere, it was not originally a means of acknowledging all that our mums do for us, as it is now.Instead, Mothering Sunday was the day when villagers left their small local churches to visit the Mother Church... More..