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Known the Barflys for years. They played at both my 40th and 50th Birthday bashes and I have already provisionally booked them for my 60th in 6 years time.

Another vote for the Peatbog Faeries here. Also like Thea Gilmore, Jackie Leven, Ryan Adams, Leningrad Cowboys, Alabama 3, Martha Tilson, John Otway, Rory Gallagher. There are a couple of local bands like Billy in the Low Ground and the Mike Hoddinott Allstars that are superb. Saw a great band calle...

oldjerry wrote:If they're pink,and breath out fire,it means you might have done a bit of experimenting in the 70's.

Can't remember the 70's, too busy listening to Jethro Tull.

Baldybloke- It's me that needs a roofer. I need to know if he will travel to Tewkesbury . I have been advised that it is a between 3 -5 day job. But can I send you a private message !! Heck no I have spent 40 minutes trying to do it. I only wanted to give you my land line number to pass on to him t...

The economic system is fueled by consuming as much product in the shortest possible time. Most new goods either have built in obsolescence or perceived obsolescence so it will need replacing either because it is no longer fit for purpose or has been superseded by a new alledgedly improved model. Som...

I can recommend some good pubs and beer around here in Wiltshire

My resident blackbirds have been getting as close as a couple of feet, when I've been out weeding. Also being quite vocal as well.

Badger Brewery brew Golden Glory which is peach flavoured and is lovely and refreshing. In fact it refreshes parts that other beers can't reach.

Here are a few of my favourites:

Ringwood Best.
Otter Ale
Butcombe Bitter
Bathams

Used to go every year without fail but recently the line up hasn't really inspired me. There are other festivals that I now prefer. Richard Thompson is a great comedian when talking between tracks plus a great guitarist and songwriter However he is a bit of an aquired taste, a Marmite musician you m...

Due to heavy rain last month and work commitments I'm a little late starting this year. However I do have 2 raised beds planted out. So far I have got the following on the go:

Broad Beans
Runner Beans
Peas
Courgettes
Carrots
Parsnips
Beetroot
Turnips
Tomatoes
Leeks

At least I have 3 full water butts which should last me a while. I must admit that I'm not over keen on this heat.

Pumpkin&Piglet wrote:Never thought of that - good thinking! Removed a slug today from a basket I was putting away - first time I've had slug slime on my hands, that was fun trying to wash it off!

I usually use gloves to remove them.

Be patient, the worms will find their own way to the heap. My 3 bins are at the bottom of the back garden and I have never had to add worms. There are hundreds of worms in them. On another note, if you see slugs in your heap, remove them before they lay their eggs. Otherwise when you add your compos...

What hair? Just a quick polish every now and then.