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I have 2 woodburners and no central heating in my home. For the last 2 years I mainly use kiln dried logs supplied locally BUT I also buy a few loads from a local tree surgeon which is a useful by-product for him and I "season" them in my shed. There is another local log supplier that has his own woodland which he manages sustainably and I hope he is permitted to continue this practice and survives financially.

This is an issue in Cornwall as the Council seek to close or pass on the costs of upkeep of facilities to willing partners My suggestion is that there are Council Tax discounts for businesses that open their toilets for public use. There could be official notices replacing the usual "customer use only" ones. I am confident that the increased footfall would offset increased cleaning & consumables costs. In many European countries cafes etc have a duty to make their facility available to the public.

Unfortunately this demonstrates a lack of respect for the wisdom of elders! People who have lived through recent history have a deeper understanding of why we are where we are & a more realistic view of potential consequences including the "unforseen" I believe younger voters are often unduly influenced by teachers with strong views, often left wing, which they articulate well. It is also a good thing that communications from political parties are under scrutiny. In the recent past this has been close to "grooming" I have to admit I haven't looked into this but: Do Scotland actually meet the criteria to be an EU member if they became a standalone country?

That would be great mine have just been in the washing machine - again and are looking a bit shabby now

This would be a welcome addition to my collection of comfy shoes. I spend half my life in walking boots!!

Great prize - mine has seen better days

So now he has your bank details & very probably your date of birth & mobile phone number - I'd have preferred a wad of cash

I am old fashioned. I like cash and people like being paid in cash - I always offer. I feel concern for those unable to budget effectively without having their weekly allowance visible to them. However bad you were at "sums" you know when you've only got a couple of quid left in your pocket!

I only use "real" books currently Maybe this would convert me!

Already have my guidebook - will hold off booking a trip!

Hi I am also a Cornish girl. Still working & tend to go further afield on holidays at present so not the person you are looking for. Do you belong to your local U3A? My mother is a member & they seem to have lots of sub-groups doing interesting trips. She regularly attends a Sunday Lunch & "amblers" walking group. Good Luck Judy

Sounds a fabulous tour - fingers crossed!

Something I've never had before - no time to waste!

Hi All I look stuff up in my Good Housekeeping "bible" it tells you how to cook any basic ingredients eg fruit & veg and has sound basic recipes. However I am a bit of an invention test cook so flick through for ideas then just make something up! Judy

She was a strong leader, respected by the rest of the world, she deserves recognition by the country she worked so hard for.

I have been an avid reader all my life & have yet to try a device. Not sure I can give up my books but this would be a great way to test ebooks!

It's like "Friends" for silversurfers!

I spent 3 months in the Pantanal in 2018, working as a volunteer in an eco-lodge and on a farm (fazenda). It is a fabulous place to visit for bird & wildlife spotting, I have over 900 photos & I will be returning in 2020!

Hi Catlady Try volunteering it's cheap & rewarding. I just spent 16 fabulous weeks working in Brazil in a tourist lodge & on a farm. It was great fun and met loads of interesting people. I paid for flight & transfers & got free board & lodging (not 5*) The web is great for finding placements start with "Charity Job" which has actual jobs and volunteer requirements. I used Volunteer Latin America which has a small joining fee also look at Workaway and Working on Organic Farms (WOOF) both of which are worldwide. Put your big girl pants on & go for it! Judy

Lochinvar that is brilliant! You'll have them crying with laughter

Lucky you - I still live in Cornwall we had weekly discos & a few live bands in the village hall! I think Elvis Costello played at Davidstow once but I wasn't there! Our youth club went to Plymouth a couple of times to see Mud & Bay City Rollers those were the days rolled up jeans & tartan haha

Slight tangent on the theme. has anyone picked their funeral songs? Jake Bugg is a great talent I will be coming in to - In the event of my demise & assuming it has to be cremation going out to- I can burn alone. Told my daughter she agrees perfect for my sense of humour - warped!

I find these studies ridiculous. There are significant environments in the world where grazing is the only viable farming option. Taking cattle out of some ecosystems could have disastrous consequences which could not easily be reversed. If the concerns are deforestation & chemicals on what basis do they conclude that this will improve with increased arable farming? Our ancestors were hunter gatherers and meat was essential in winter months we need to continue to live in tune with nature. Yes I am a farmers daughter all farmers are environmentalists it is part of the job. I have just retuned from the pantanal wetlands of brazil where I worked on a cattle ranch. The system is extensive protecting the wonderful ecosystem & they eat beef 2/3 meals per day. They are certainly not wealthy it is subsistence farming and part of the local culture. The cowboys were my age & had the physique of men half their age so the diet has not caused them harm either. Judy

Hi I would book using the voucher make sure you can change the flight it used to cost £25 you can then extend date of travel. Personally i would think of booking somewhere she liked or wanted to go & see it through her eyes. You may find this helps grief process. All the best Judy