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Hillsborough mostly
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Reading, genealogy and the BHF.
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Retired except on the days I volunteer!
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We had no family closer than 300 miles. We, like many parents in the 70s, both worked and shared childcare. My husband was quite as capable of looking after our children as I was. The biggest change I believe is that whilst a lot of us mums then had ‘jobs’, so many more women now have good careers, and if they leave when they have a child, it can be difficult to resume. For some, a few years of nursery fees is a price worth paying. Many first time parents now are older, establishing themselves before they become parents. . I looked after one grandchild, one day a week when she was small. She went to nursery, as did our others who live further away. They are teens now, and both parents in both families work. Our oldest granddaughter is doing her A levels. She also has a part time job, which she decided she wanted to do. I think she has inherited our work ethic!
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Bus Service Changes From 7 April 2024
Ms Macbeth replied to Andy C's topic in Sheffield News & Discussions
Yes. I used it often before it was discontinued. -
Bus Service Changes From 7 April 2024
Ms Macbeth replied to Andy C's topic in Sheffield News & Discussions
No, it was a 52a, and it wasn’t at school start or finish times. -
Does The Hen And Chickens Pub Castle Green Opens In The Day?
Ms Macbeth replied to GabrielC's topic in Going out in Sheffield
20 or so years ago it was used by SCC as temporary homeless accommodation. -
Bus Service Changes From 7 April 2024
Ms Macbeth replied to Andy C's topic in Sheffield News & Discussions
Very helpful thank you. I thought the changes were from April 7th, so I was gobsmacked when I saw a 52a go up Dykes Hall Road yesterday! -
Let's Talk About Sheffield Housing
Ms Macbeth replied to SheffieldForum's topic in Sheffield News & Discussions
I hope it’s been flagged up to the local councillors. They should then chase up those responsible for ensuring it’s fit to let asap. -
Council To Double Tax For Empty And Second Homes
Ms Macbeth replied to SheffieldForum's topic in Sheffield News & Discussions
It begs the question as to why 137 council owned properties fall into this category. -
Let's Talk About Sheffield Housing
Ms Macbeth replied to SheffieldForum's topic in Sheffield News & Discussions
In the early days/50s prospective tenants had to show they could afford the rent! Council houses were a step up, with inside bathrooms and hot water. Some Tenants’ and Residents’ Associations (TARAS) have tools they can lend. It’s so sad when most people take care of their homes, then just a few have no pride at all. -
Let's Talk About Sheffield Housing
Ms Macbeth replied to SheffieldForum's topic in Sheffield News & Discussions
You’re right. I was a housing worker just before and after 2000, some Northern councils (Kirklees was one) were advertising their empty homes outside their own areas in the hope of attracting tenants from elsewhere. I wish the government would stop Right to Buy. Scotland and Wales have withdrawn it, but not England. If there was more suitable and affordable housing for older people, that would free up more family sized homes in all tenures. People hang on in unsuitable housing, because they don’t see any alternative. -
I come into town by tram. The Moor is a trek from there for anyone with mobility issues, especially carrying shopping, although I do have a trolley now. If I was confident of where to get off the tram to pick up a bus nearby, and which bus would bring me back near a tram stop, I would go to the market for some fresh food. But I’m not, so I don’t. I lived in Doncaster for many years and regularly used the market there.
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Proposed Bus Changes April 2024
Ms Macbeth replied to Andy C's topic in Sheffield News & Discussions
Getting the 52a back on the Wisewood and Loxley routes will be a big plus in this area. -
You need to have some sort of wire round the perimeter of your grass. Thats what turns the mower round. My son can also switch his on and off via an app on his phone. It recharges via a docking station. Clever stuff.
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My son has one. When it’s working ok it’s great. Its not noisy, it keeps the grass very neat, but not quite bowling green standard! It has a headlight, odd to see it going back and forwards in the dark.