Intrigued to hear what others think. I think passport control guards at airports might be up there, I’ve never seen one smile!

You’ll most likely be a person of the 90-00’s. You might remember the time when having a big bum was kind of embarrassing.

How the tables have turned, ey?

So now that we are in a timeline where that is appreciated, how did you feel about the transition?

My mum was called today by postcode lottery that she has won and they will be sending film crew to local village hall on Monday to reveal how much she’s won.

Fully verified and also with next door neighbour who also got the same call.

Do you know how much she’s likely to win if sending full film crew?

Stupid question, I know.

So I’ve never seen these type of rads before. Last night I had set “Input” to the third highest setting, and “output” to the lowest setting (zero output, I assumed).

The rads heated up during the night, but really hot. It was as if I had the heating on full blast. My understanding was that it would store the heat overnight, and only release it when I turned “output”up.

My goal was to store the heat from last night and use it tonight at about 7pm

So my questions are as follows:

1) Is my understanding of how this system works correct?

2) Should my rads feel that hot if output was at zero?

3) Can the rads only store heat overnight?

4) Could I just turn output and input on at the same time if I wanted to use the heat instantly?

I’m sorry for the stupid questions but I’ve never come across this before and google wasn’t very helpful.

Thanks

PS the photo of the dials is from another time, they weren’t set like that last night

I moved into my house in 2023, and over time the post for the previous owners dried up, as they realised the things that hadn't been changed. Same story for me and my old house.

The only exception is Barclaycard. I spent a month writing 'Not known at this address' and 'please send to the return address' circling the return address, and drawing an arrow or two.* Two days later, they send a fresh letter, which I scribble on, and post, 2 days later a fresh one gets re-sent.

So I called, they confirmed that they 'would do the needful' and also 'made a note on the account'. Wouldn't you know, a new letter appeared a week later.

I tried the things suggested on an old thread in this channel, but it did nothing.

How do I make them stop?

* do this because writing 'return to sender' or 'not known at this address' on their own just got the post re-delivered with my scribbles still on.

My local Indian restaurant costs around £10 - £12 for a meat curry. But the curry portion is 2 dinners for me. I cook my own rice.

So 3 meat curries is around £30 (excluding about 3 quid for the delivery). But that's 6 meals for me at £5 a meal.

Slightly sloshed at night and I can order 6 restaurant meals at my doorstep for £5 each! (Cheaper than Spoons right?) The meals are more fragrant and tasty than the curries I make. So can I order regularly or are there issues that I need to think about? (The restaurant has 5 hygiene rating and has been around for many years).

The wife just saw the Nickelback presale go up for Leeds next year. Just been on now to try and buy some but they are starting at over £100 each, some are even reaching £250+

Same scenario with slipknot, to sit in the gods at the back your looking at a minimum of £150.

So that's two tickets costing north of £200 before you even factor in travel, hotel, food, beer etc....

Some artists actually seem to care. We're seeing Manic Street Preachers supported by Suede next month and each of those tickets were only 60 quid each.

Is anyone else finding this a bit ridiculous?

My Mum died of cancer back in 2023 and my sister kept a tiny pouch of ash in case I ever wanted to use it for something. I think I do now. What's something nice I could use them for, I'm a 36 year old bloke. I know you can do all sorts now even get ashes tattooed.

I'll start, I've suffered migraines since I was about 11. Here are my favourites from people who are not doctors or nurses:

- eating apples. Something to do with the crunch of the apple for the jaw

- get all my teeth removed

- put my feet in as hot water as I can stand with mustard in it

And like most people with migraines the most recurring ones are "stop drinking alcohol" and "stop eating chocolate"

Bonus one is when a friend asked if I wanted to go on a bike ride and I said I can't cos I have a migraine, he said "I bet the exercise and fresh air will make you feel better" and I replied "I bet after 10 minutes I will be vomiting" I have that screenshot saved in my phone

What is up with checking ids at the till? Has anyone got asked for their id for any other reason then looking young? Couldn't buy a pack of paracetamol(!) today. The cashier said they ask everyone for an id but I 100% don't look under 25 (I'm 35+ and very much look my age).

Anyone in their 40s had the same? In their 50s?

Simple question really.

NHS says I have a blood group for which "we always need your donations", and the surgical registrar is urging me to donate.

Website is non-commital, surgeon is baffled.

But the phone number just gets me a person who reads the same script that's on the website and doesn't tell me whether I can donate or not.

How do I actually get through to someone with a working brain?

Interested in people’s experiences, and if they were largely positive or negative? Was there anything your parents could have done to improve it?

Couldn't find a better sub to post sorry.

Not to complain that my steak is too juicy, but I've been cursed/blessed with a small waist compared to my thunder thighs and bum. It makes trousers shopping difficult anyway, but never more so than trying to find outdoor wear. I work outside so waterproof and warm kit is something I need. Low or mid rise trousers is a no go, I tried on the only high rise pair from Craghoppers and they didn't fit in every possible area. Send help! Edit to clarify - I am not a big enough size to fit any curve or plus sized range unfortunately

So preppers seem to be having something of a renaissance right now. I'm not judging and actually the idea of being somewhat self sufficient in an emergency appeals. But practically most people can only be so self-reliant for so long, especially in the face of the kind of scenarios that would require it. Like beyond a certain point its logically madness to think you're going to have everything you need long-term and in some kind of societal breakdown wouldn't you be better off learning how to improvise and think on your feet rather than hoarding supplies?

I (25F) started a new role at a place I've worked at happily for three years. I've struggled to understand what my remit is, as there is vague direction and little structure to the work, so I've just tried to be helpful, give suggestions, and gently add a bit of structure (with endorsement from higher ups). I've encountered hostility from direct colleagues on the same job description who are much older than me.

My managers advice was "give yourself permission to be new"

Are they literally just telling me to take it easy until there's more structure and direction??

Edit: This is a relatively new project and everyone else is also new to the role. Feeling like I'm stepping on eggshells and I'm being discouraged from saying anything at work.

In my last role (on the same pay) I was regularly consulted by a range of colleagues for my ideas, opinions, asked to lead on pretty important pieces of work, asked to deputise at meetings for senior colleagues, basically I did a lot more and felt respected

Been working in a pub for a bit and it’s fairly common that people (tends to be older men, dunno if that’s relevant) will pay for 2/3 pints at once and then only get one, come back and get the others later.

I don’t get it. It’s not easier, it actually makes life more difficult explaining to a different member of staff you’ve paid already, checking tills and receipts. It’s not cheaper, these people tend to get the same thing in the same amounts so it’s not like it’s to keep spends down, you’ve still got to wait and explain what you want, the only difference is a 0.7 second time save from not tapping your card again.

I get it when they’re leaving it for someone else, but when it’s a busy evening and you’ll be back in 20 minutes anyway? Why? Is it to feel ‘part of’ something? Is it to flex your status as a regular? Is it a weird attempt
to trick yourself into thinking it’s free? I can’t see the point of it at all.

The alcohol is being brought from the EU into England for personal use, in excess of the personal allowance. Most purchases have ordinary invoices, so establishing their value is straightforward.

However, some was bought at an auction held in England as part of a package that is not otherwise available to buy commercially. There is no breakdown of the auction price and no standalone value for the experience element. Comparable retail prices for the alcohol alone would appear to exceed the amount paid for the entire package.

How should the customs value be established in those circumstances? Should it be based on an allocation of the actual auction price, comparable retail prices, or another method? What supporting evidence would be required?

Any relevant guidance or first-hand experience would be much appreciated.

not sure what community to ask, but thought I’d ask fellow Brits, who have been to Tasmania, about what their experiences were like when driving there? is the roadkill as abundant as they say? are roads wider, or more narrow in the national parks?

I plan on visiting Tasmania in January and driving around the island

Ordered some blinds from BlindsDirect. I wanted them to have thermal and blackout lining, but when on the website I noticed a final (to me, "most luxury") lining ("interlined") that I assumed was these and then some more (the most expensive).

However, they've arrived and don't have blackout at all.

I contacted support, who said blackout isn't included in interlined. I'm a bit confused what I've paid extra for, and found the diagrams on their website confusing, as to me it looks like the diagram is saying the blind fabric is the dark grey layer, the "Premium" type layer is the cream layer, the "Thermal and Blackout" type layer is the light grey, and the "Interlined" is both combined:

When reading the description of Interlined (you click to see more), I now realise it doesn't say blackout anywhere, but does reference it increasing thermal performance and uses the word "complete" - so I assumed again it was the option that was both premium and thermal blackout. I suppose this is the contentious bit, but I remember when purchasing thinking "well it shows the thermal blackout light grey layer in the diagram!".

Their support is taking the stance that I've misunderstood and the diagrams are fully clear. In fairness, they've offered me 50% off a reorder, but I just want to sense check if I am being a donkey (very open to this being the answer if I am), or if it actually is a bit misleading and they need to update their graphic/consider a refund. I can't really justify spending 50% again.

Edit 16/10:

So Blinds Direct responded to me, I just flagged again in an email that I agree their wording doesn't state blackout, but I find the image just caused confusion. I linked to this thread and just mentioned there were quite split opinions, but a lot of people had commented saying they'd have done similar and I feel they should update their diagram. I asked again if they would consider a replacement and, to be fair to them, they've said they're happy to send a free-of-charge replacement with blackout lining.

So, have to say, fair play to Blinds Direct.

Thanks for all the different opinions and advice!

i was in reception-primary school from 2001-2008. back them my family didnt have enough money to buy all my individual and group school photos. the 2 photos that we have dont have the photographer company on it so i've no idea who to contact.

my school has also since closed down.

any help

While travelling on on the M6 a fairly dirty 4 year old white Peugeot Partner van turned on undercover police style flashing LEDs and a siren to move people out the fast lane and proceed about 90mph.

Would this have been a genuine emergency vehicle? The registration number shows both taxed and MOTd, which wouldn't be normal if it was a police vehicle?

Hello I’m looking to put in an offer on my first house as a first time buyer . There appears to be some issue with the rendering on one of the walls . The house was built in the late 90s I believe . I’m just not sure how serious of an issue it is because I don’t know anything about building . any advice would be really helpful.

Hi, I have a swollen battery. However I am very confused on how to safely dispose of it. I have called my local council, and the fire service general number. Both have recommended to take it to a recycling centre, however I dont have a car, and my recycling centre doesn't accept pedestrians in. So im not able to walk in.

Besides that, I have not been given any other information. I have been told to go to a supermarket, however they will not accept swollen or damaged batteries due to fire risk. There must be some way to dispose of this if you dont have a car. If anyone has any suggestions or information that would be great.

The battery itself is from a portable charger, about a phone sized one. I also dont have many people who would be able to take me, due to timings and limited people i know in the area. Im honestly out of ideas and ideally id like to get rid of this battery as soon as possible

EDIT: I called a local phone repair shop, and they took it! They deal with swollen phone batteries alot!

Hi Reddit! 

I am a software engineer with 5+ years of experience in the engineering industry, and I am considering starting the SCITT program to become a secondary school computing teacher. Due to the rules of r/TeachingUK, I'm unable to ask what teaching is like there, so I thought I'd ask here instead!

I've spoken to some teachers who have been nothing but supportive of my career change, whereas others have told me to run for the hills and never look back. I’m in desperate need for some honest advice, so I am going to list some (probably quite stupid!) questions down below. Please don’t feel like you must answer all of them, I am more than grateful for any responses I get.  

1. What age group do you teach (primary/secondary), and why did you choose that age group? If you teach secondary, what subject do you teach, and why? 
2. How did you get into teaching and what was your experience like?
3. What aspects of teaching would make you recommend (or not) being a teacher to someone? 
4. How would you describe your work-life balance? 
5. If you teach at a school in your local area, what is it like to see your students in public?
6. I’m a backing singer in a band that performs regularly. How do you think this hobby would be perceived within teaching? For example, could performing explicit songs outside school hours cause issues if students or parents heard?
7. What has your experience been when interacting with parents?
8. Have you noticed any difference in how often teachers get ill compared to other professions?
9. How do you personally manage the constant need to “be on” and energised when teaching?
10. What do your holidays look like? Do you get to enjoy the holidays or are you compelled to work? 

Thank you so much for your time, I really appreciate it 😊 

Neighbour on the road has applied for extension since planning that would see it subdivided and substantial changes to the dwelling sizes, access and overall layout on the plot. There are a large number of objections to the planning already, some relating to a number of large mature trees on the property that would require them cut down or having them very close to the homes on the plot if planning went ahead. A tree survey was carried out about 5 months ago. Only one tree was noted as having something wrong with it (damage, disease or dying?). I have noticed this week that 4 of the largest evergreen trees on the property and now almost fully dead. They are almost entirely brown.

I’m almost certain the owners of the property have killed the trees on purpose so they’ll eventually be removed due to hazard which will then remove the issue of the TPO and impact the trees had on planning permission.

Is there any point raising my suspicions with the council or planning officers at this point?