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Manchester

Hi, Im staying in Manchester in November. Just wondered if anyone would recommend any particular places eg restaurants/bars/things to do during the day apart from shopping. Also im staying at the...

donegal

Jump

Would you Jump? http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=106702 9147374261323&q=jump

Steve250

Golf - plus fours

Could anyone tell me where the name 'plus fours' came from or what it means? All I know is that they are a type of golfing trouser - thanks

fuggy

abers

who is the longest serving member of the answer bank. i almost said senior but there are people who may take offence to that. and what was your date of joining?

JackDanielsU

Old coins

Just going through my change this evening, and what was obviously meant to be a 10p coin was in fact the old 5p 16 years on and theyre still floating round the system?!?!

DIS4DICKY

benefits

can my partner claim any benefits if she does not work and i do work? we already claim child taxs credits and family credit. we have a 10 month son. i earn ?29500 before tax.

missesbell

Pear Tree

We have a very large (and old) pear tree in our garden. This year it has produced literally 1,000's of pears which are generally useless to us as the tree is so tall, they are impossible to pick....

angelasashes

saddest

Whats the saddest, most tear jerking film you have ever watched?

sheffwed39

read yesterday that the second series of this great programme is to be screened early next year. unfortunately this will be the last series though. two endings have been filmed and only at the last...

Wolf Rat

1st Electric Tram

Britain's first electric street trams served which north-west town ?

spudqueen

Tesco Finest Baklava

Have you tried this yet? It is sooooooooo moreish! They are so light and tasty and..................!! I can see me buying these for Christmas presents. If I keep on eating them like this though I'll...

Booldawg

Eating acorns

Raw acorns will give humans a bad stomach. Someone at work is adamant you can eat them once cooked (boiled or roasted) Is this true?

mr love spud

free parking

does anyone know where is good to park up near old tafford? it would be a wednesday night match....cheers ears

candipantz

1st date???

i want to take someone out, but dont want to do the usual, cinema, meal thing as it's boring. just want to do something different.

Dollie

let down by Bank

Can anyone advise me please - I paid two cheques into my bank account in mid- September at my local branch (Barclays.) I have checked my account online and find they haven't accounted for it - I can...

Lakeslass

Homework

How do you feel about people asking you to do their homework?

3435anneh

Holiday to Canada/Alaska

We are considering taking a holiday next year - flying to Canada and cruising to Alaska. Does anyone have any advice regarding this i.e. Companies to recommend who arrange this.

sarumite

Premium Bond

I have just unearthed a Premium Savings Bond dated October 1971 with a face value of just ?1.00 and would be interested in the following: 1. Is it still a valid document? 2. Has the bond been entered...

tobeloy

Planning to drive across the US on a foodie roadtrip any tips or guides welcome.

Me and my brother are palnning to travel across the USA in a hire car and its going to be a more foodie minded holiday just checkin out all regional specials and having a hot dog or 10, as this will...