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Don't waste money on gifts that will end up at the back of a cupboard 🎁
Our survey found 44% of people give unwanted presents straight to charity shops.
Which? members reveal what they actually want and the gifting mistakes to avoid 👇
which.co.uk/news/article/how…
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#OnThisDay 7/11/92
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Having won 6 of their last 7 games in Div2 (tier3) Vale had to settle for a point at Burnden Park. An own goal was cancelled out by the hosts as the game ended all square. Att 7,349 #pvfc
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📝 Look ahead to tomorrow's Emirates FA Cup First Round tie against Scunthorpe United with our Match Preview.
Available on our website and app 👉 shorturl.at/jDjnz
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#OnThisDay 6/11/91
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Dutch player Nico Jalink scored his one & only goal for the club & what goal it was! A direct free kick superbly placed past Peter Shilton, pictured, to win the game for the Valiants in old Div2. Att 8,589 #pvfc
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Our CEO Ben Plowden on the need for better transport to connect young people to opportunities:
COMMENT 🗣️ | Young people need better transport. Ben Plowden of @CBTransport argues that affordable public transport and safe walking, wheeling and cycling routes are essential to opening up education, jobs and independence.
➡️ passengertransport.co.uk/202…
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Condensation is the easiest damp problem to fix 💧
Find out what causes condensation, how to get rid of it – in both the long and short term – and what to do if you have a serious condensation problem 👇
which.co.uk/reviews/damp/art…
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🥖 Food waste? You're on a roll!
96 tonnes of food waste recycled this week. 183 tonnes in 10 days!
🚛 Scraps & plate scrapings diverted from general bins will be used to generate green energy & fertiliser. Plus weekly collections keep bins fresher.
🦐 You're shrimply the best!
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Cultural commentator Christoph Jankowski calls for the UK's cultural sector to advocate for AgoraEU before this month's UK-EU summit. artsprofessional.co.uk/magaz…
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Away We Go: Mansfield Town 🚌
Starting November on the road with a trip to Nottinghamshire in the Emirates FA Cup.
If you are travelling to the One Call Stadium, here is some of the key information you may need ℹ️
🔗- macclesfieldfc.com/latest-ne…
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The Bath Chronicle and Weekly Gazette, 6 November 1926, pictures boys from the Somerset Boys' Home enjoying Guy Fawkes Day in Bath bit.ly/4idDCSj #OTD #1926Newspapers
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Older people have experienced decades of technological change and it's impact on how we conduct everyday tasks.
That's why we're calling for nation-wide support for those who want to be online, whilst also protecting offline routes to essential services: bit.ly/4ihxkl3
ALT Text on a blue background: "Everything about being online worries me because I have never had, or been offered any training. My younger relatives are not understanding because they have been taught since primary school." - Michael, 72, Age UK Campaigner.
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The Christmas Market is officially open in Birmingham, so I guess the Festive period is officially upon us! 🎄
Take a first look at our magical Christmas production of Peter Pan 🧚♂🏴☠️ Watch our cast bring their own dash of fairy dust in this brand-new rehearsal room trailer.
Keep an eye out for more behind-the-scenes glimpses as we prepare for this unforgettable trip to Neverland!
📅 Thu 19 Nov 2026 – Sun 17 Jan 2027
🎥 Elliot Howarth
🎟️ bit.ly/3JV2KyN
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JUST OVER A WEEK TO GO!
14th November – Have you got your tickets?
Middleport Pottery Christmas Festival in partnership with Steelite International
12 noon to 8pm
Tickets: £6 (10 years to Adults), Under 10s - FREE
Start your countdown to Christmas by joining us for a magical day of festive celebrations. See our iconic site come to life with our festive lights, purchase some locally made Christmas gifts from Castle Artisan Market traders, Canadian Pine Co, Loveknott Creations, Alex Allday Ceramics, Potteries Images, Burslem Pottery, Burleigh Shop, Middleport Pottery Gift Shop, Muddy Publishing, Gilders Wheel Gallery, Betty & Grace Crafty Circle Workshops & Giftware and Darwin’s Grooming & Training. Enjoy a tasty treat or something to drink from The Packing House Café, SIPs Mobile Bar and onsite food venders.
Entertainment from: Rock Choir, 6Towns Radio, North Staffs Accordion Band, Koogie the Draft Horse and “Dress Like a Potter” & “Lino Printing” by Muddy Publishing.
DON’T MISS – Father Christmas & Mary Christmas arriving on Narrowboat “Dane” with opportunities for kids to get their photographs taken with them.
Free parking on Steelite International Orme Street Car Park
This event is also sponsored by: HOBB Computer Services Ltd. Rafferty Steeplejacks, Hanley Economic Building Society and Brown Recycling
Tickets: re-form.org/heritage-buildin…
#christmas #christmas2026 #christmasfestival #middleport #middleportpottery #stokeontrent #staffordshire
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Pods uploading! As we spoke friend of the pod Jord is doing 200km in November for @andysmanclubuk
If you can spare a couple of quid to sponsor him it would be much appreciated!
justgiving.com/page/jordan-y…
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#FeedbackFriday
The people experiencing social isolation and/or loneliness could be closer to us than we realise.
"The scenarios you chose are realistic, these people could be our neighbours down the street. So, it was easy to relate to their challenges and solutions."
Thank you to this participant for sharing their feedback on our Social Isolation and Loneliness training.
By using relatable, everyday scenarios, the training aims to help people recognise the signs of social isolation and consider practical ways to support others in their communities.
Take the training today 👇
zerosuicidealliance.com/soci…
#FeedbackFriday #CommunityConnection #LonelinessAwareness
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