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Introduce yourself
Please introduce yourself and welcome new members here.
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Getting to know you
To break the ice and to get to know each other in here are a few questions.
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| Chat |
The potting shed
The place to talk to friends about your day.
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Organised events
The place for organised events. Organised gift swaps, parties etc.
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Get on your soapbox!
Tell us what you think, have a rant, or debate a subject you feel strongly about.
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| In the garden and countryside |
Garden and allotment
Flowers, vegetables, fruit and all things that grow and bloom.
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Livestock and pets
A place to talk about our pets and kept animals, including equestrian.
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Going wild
Garden and countryside wildlife, countryside events and more.
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Environmental awareness
The place to discuss, debate and comment on environmental issues.
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Fund Raising for Lluest
In here with ideas and ongoing schemes for raising funds for Lluest Horse Sanctuary in Wales.
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| At home and in the kitchen |
Cooking and baking
We all love to cook so here's the place to recommend your tried and tested recipes.
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Preserving and curing
In here for preserving and curing...jams, chutneys, pickles, cheese, hams, salamis etc.
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Beverages and brews
Liqueurs, wines, beers, non-alcoholic drinks and anything else we like to drink.
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The library
A space to talk about books. Also a lending section for craft books and equipment.
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Live a healthier life
Ideas for a healthy lifestyle including herbal and alternative remedies.
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Family life
All topics concerning families, including parenting and family relationships.
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Good Housekeeping
Be a domestic god or goddess! Look in here for inspiration on keeping a clean and tidy house, budgeting, diy etc.
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Be your own boss
Are you thinking about or do you already work for yourself? Share your experiences, advice and apprehensions.
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Frugality
In here for money saving tips and strategies
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| The studio and workshop |
Quilting and sewing
In here for sewing and needlework projects.
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Knitting, weaving and crochet
A place to chat about current knitting, weaving and crochet projects.
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Card, paper and wood
Cardmaking, papermaking, woodwork, painting and all things involving paper and wood products.
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Soapmaking
This is the place for soapmaking, lotions, creams and bathtime goodies.
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Bead art
The place to be inspired and talk about beading projects and techniques.
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All Other Crafts
For all crafts that don't fit into the other categories.
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Countdown to Christmas
Start making your christmas presents now, it's never too early to start.
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The darkroom
A gallery to display our photographs and to talk about photography.
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The workshop
Use this section for discussions relating to tools, equipment and machinery.
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Offcut bin
Post topics in here that don't fit in the other studio and workshop sections.
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| Miscellaneous |
Forum help and practice
Information about "how to" on the forum...posting photos, setting up polls, avatars, signatures etc. Also the place to post practice messages, polls etc.
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Feedback and announcements
Make suggestions or comment about our forum here.
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The boutique
Things for swap, sale and wanted. Regular members are welcome to advertise blogs and businesses here.
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