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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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Hobbies & Games > Kids Games & Toys Birthday party games that won't bore the kids: 8 of 24
Animal Feeding TimeThis is a good one for young children as it is very quick but great fun. Sit the children in a large circle round a bowl of sweets. Tell the children you are going to tell them a story about the zoo and that each of them will be an animal. When they hear their animal mentioned in the story; they may run to ... More..
Personal Finance > Credit Cards Determining how many credit cards is too many: 7 of 21
Apparently, there are now more credit cards than people in Britain, which means that there must be a lot of people with more than one card. So how many cards should you have?I'd say it depends on how well organised you are, what your attitude is towards credit and finally your overall financial position.The more cards you hav... More..
Business > Human Resources Assessing equality: Trends in pay scales for men and women: 2 of 6
Despite equal pay legislation being in place in the U.K. for over thirty years, the gender earnings gap has widened.Part of this difference can be explained by the different working patterns of men and women. Women are more likely to take career breaks (raising family) and work part-time. This explanation may provide an expla... More..
Health & Fitness > Asthma Appropriate uses of Epi-pens: 2 of 6
Epi-pens are used to provide emergency first aid in instances where a person has had a severe allergic reaction and has suffered an anaphylactic shock. Since anaphylactic shock is potentially fatal unless medical help is sought in time, these auto-injectors are regarded as lifesavers. They should not be thought of as a substi... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in the UK How parliament passes legislation: 1 of 3
Legislation in the British Parliament is made firstly by the introduction of a Bill outlining the proposed law. In the majority of cases, these bills will form part of the government's programme outlined in the Queen's speech at the opening of Parliament, and are known as Public Bills. There are also opportunities for individ... More..
Style & Beauty > Cosmetic Procedures Considerations in choosing a good plastic surgeon: 1 of 3
If you are planning on having plastic surgery; whether for cosmetic reasons or to rectify a disfigurement of some kind, it is essential that you choose a good surgeon.Although procedures like nose jobs and breast implants are seen as routine these days, they are still surgical operations and carry an element of risk.If possib... More..
Pets & Animals > Birds Bird-banding: How local birders aid conservation efforts: 1 of 3
Banding or ringing of birds is a vital means of allowing ornithologists to understand such things as population growth or decline, migratory behaviour and life expectancy among different species of bird.The band; which is fitted to the bird by someone who has been trained in the procedure; carries a unique number that identif... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Top ten places to visit in Europe: 16 of 46
Top 10 places to visit in EuropeLondonLondon has something for everyone world- class culture and entertainment, historic buildings, and extensive open spaces and parks. No matter how many times you visit London you will always find something new.ParisParis, like London is one of the capital cities that everyone should visit a... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Childbirth & Labor Issues to consider in choosing where to birth your baby: 5 of 13
For the majority of women in the world the only choice over where to birth their baby is at home or in the field. It used to be like that in England and other developed countries until the medical profession realised that it would be far more efficient to have all babies delivered in hospital.For years women accepted the doct... More..
Local Guides > Manchester A local's guide to Manchester, England: 4 of 10
I was not born in Manchester but it has been my home for the past five years and I can see no reason to leave it. I'd like to try to convey some of the reasons why I have decided to make this city my adoptive home town.Manchester is situated approximately 200 miles from London, and is situated in the North West of England. Ju... More..