It's many years since I studied contract law and things may have changed, but I thought that for a contract to be binding, there had to be some "consideration" on both sides. I work for an...
My friend has recommended this recipe but it's from an old edition of the Hamlyn's All Colour Cookbook, not the current edition. Does anyone have a copy that they would be willing to copy out the...
Many years ago, I had a recipe for a lemon tart with a gin glaze. I think it came from a supermarket recipe book or a leaflet but i cant find it now. It was a lovely sharp flavour and I would like to...
We have two 5 year old springer spaniels (a dog and a neutered ***). they have always been good together and very docile. Two months ago, we took in a 14 month old rescue springer dog. At first, all...
I love runner beans and we grow them every year. Have been eating them with nearly every meal for what seems like months. Have given loads away. I hate them when they've been frozen. Have had them...
My husband has organised a suprise for my birthday. I believe it entails going away as I know he has had to book me some time off work, but he wont tell me when, where, how long or what it is. He's...
Any suggestions for permanently getting rid of these? Both are fairly inaccessable - the ivy growing on a side wall in a narrow gap between two houses and the bamboo growing between a garden wall and...
I know it is generally accepted that a householder is responsible for one side boundary or the other. Should their title deeds show which side and is there any law that says you must errect a fence,...
My mum is 78 and hates living on her own but won't make the effort to make friends. I live 3 hours drive away so it is difficult to just pop in and see her but she won't move to be nearer to me as she...
My organisation has always been generous with holiday allowances over the 7 years that I have worked there. On top of my contractural annual leave, Which was 24 days last year, I was given all the...
We have recently started keeping our own pigs and consequently making sausages, black pudding etc. A friend told me of a Spanish version of black pudding called Morcilla that has rice in it. Does...
I want to write a biography about an actor who died some years ago but doesnt appear to have been covered by anyone else. Do I need to get someone's permission to do it? and if so, who would I...
I want to write a biography about an actor who died some years ago but doesnt appear to have been covered by anyone else. Do I need to get someone's permission to do it? and if so, who would I...
I have recently taken part ownership of a small flock of sheep and lambs. The sheep will be shorn within the next couple of weeks and I shall have some of the wool but am not sure what the next step...
I want to stay in London for a couple of nights to celebrate a special occasion. Can anyone recommend a hotel that's just a bit special without being astronomically expensive please? Prefer something...
I work for a charity and am one of only 2 paid employees. The Treasurer is one of the volunteers and she has always dealt with our salary slips. For the first few years, all they would give us was a...
