happylady

I'm in the same position been working in office environment for 24 years and would like a change.

What I'd like to do is get involved in charity work and get to meet and help people. Way I'm going about it is (bearing in mind I only work 3 days a week so it might be easier for me) is I'm going to be a charity volunteer. Hopefully this will ensure I still have a regular income whilst also learning new skills which will enable me to move forward.

If I were you look at the skills you already have. I have organisational skills which would help me with fundraising etc. Then think of what you want to do! I don't think its good to say I just want to change you need to think what it is you'd like to do to make people take you seriously and enable a change to be made. Hope this helps!

Fact is, we were never intended to be the only species on the planet, you know. If there is a piece of ground then various animals, birds and insects will deposit things on it.

Oh can I let my dog come and do its business on your garden then!

I was only joking happylady.

I know you were - so was I:thumbsup:

We wondered where it came from!

Well clean it up yourself then:rant:

Was sorting out my garden yesterday and came across a load of poo from my neighbour's cats. Why should I have to clean up after their cats - ended up getting that cross I threw it over the fence onto their garden.

Seems to me if its bothering you that much then you've got to either speak to her directly (but she'll probably tell you to MYOB), or have a word with line manager, ask if there's a code of dress policy and if there is ask if its possible to remind people of it.

If there isn't ask if one could be written. However, at the end of the day its the bosses who've got to put the policy into action and they're the ones that have got to police it. Are they the kind of employers who would prefer not to have confrontation? If so, you're on a losing battle.

I'd try P & A Jewellery at Commonside. I've had some lovely things from there and am sure they'd be able to help you

Just emailed my mate and she'd like to join our group. Just wondered if either of you 2 had a mate who might want to join.

I've got a good boss at the moment - but at the end of the day they're still the boss. Mind you in my last job I had a really bad one so you have to be thankful if you strike gold!

To be honest I wouldn't get involved - might end up causing bad feeling can you really trust your line manager enough to complain about someone else and it not get back!

What a shame her last months were marred with accusations both in public and on her home telephone that she was faking it. Guess her death has shut them up now - shame that is what it would take though. Good on her for all the work she did.

Totally agree with you I hope they feel ashamed of themselves. My sincerest thoughts go to her family. She was an inspiration and I'm sure her fighting spirit and the positivity she showed in life helped her to continue living life to the full for the last 7 years. RIP Jane and God bless XX

Hi ya Serendipity, yes I think 8 would be a good number. I will email at work but will circulate just to the secretaries who I work with.

A friend of mine who I work with might be interested I'm going to email her from home. Wednesday or Thursday's would be good days for me in the evening. As to venue: somewhere not too expensive but nice atmosphere and not rowdy. Lloyds on Division Street, Fountain on Leopold Street, Cavendish on West Street are some ideas. Suppose in the first instance we could meet somewhere and see how it works out!

Serendipity, I work at Sheffield Children's. I'm off work this week but could send out an email next Monday asking if anyone's interested. Would need to put some basic details such as where to meet? Time etc?

Thought possibly an evening meet in a central location- what's yours/others thoughts? Also what kind of books - I tend to read the kind of books featured on Rich & Judy, Jody Picoult, Marian Keyes, Dorothy Koomston, to name but a view.

What's your thoughts? Don't want to take over your idea - but if i could get basic info it would help with getting others interested. I know other posts of this kind have already been put on SF without much success so thought we might have to look at a wider remit of people!

I'd like to take part. Would be happy to help arrange.

As a tall person I wish Long Tall Sally would open a branch in Sheffield. I also wish Next would stock their ladies extra long clothes in the shops instead of having to buy it online

Thanks Hazel. Have a good read!

Hi Foxprom, appreciate your comment about keeping pace during the night and can understand this. Have a good night!

Network rail has made a planning application for a massive industrial type of unit that will cover the area of around 4 football pitches will stand around 65 feet tall, with seven chimneys pumping out god knows what into our air, the areas mentioned will no doubt be affected either by the views over looking the wet lands that run from woodhouse to beighton (where john cars is), or from housing prices that will f

 

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THIS IS VERY MUCH ON THE LINES OF NIMBY

Yep, and where do you live!

I've got a 20 year old daughter and 19 year old son but still at home. I don't think there's anything wrong with your daughter being asked to just text/phone you just to let you know that she's ok. Have you tried explaining in a non heated discussion why you're not happy with her. When my eldest started going out she was a bit miffed when I asked her to let me know what she was doing and thought I was just trying to keep an eye on her until I explained that if things were the other way round how would she feel!

If this doesn't work would suggest giving her a taste of her own medicine! Sounds harsh but think it would work.

Went to Last Laugh last night for my birthday. Had a great time. Acts were fab as was the compere. Am thinking of organising a trip there for Xmas.

I did say in my earlier thread that would give feedback so here goes:

1. Thought it was a little on the cramped side but understand that they need to get as many people in as poss to keep ticket prices down. To be honest after we got used to it wasn't really a problem and the cosiness added to the atmosphere which was excellent;

2. Speaker system - thought that the music at the beginning at the night and during intervals was a bit too loud. Especially at the beginning it could have been turned down a bit to allow people to have a chat to their mates - it was a bit intrusive and made conversation difficult;

3. Thought City Hall staff were excellent and very professional and a big to them;

4. Thought disco at the end was great and not cheesy as others have commented - all age groups seemed to be having a great time.

Many thanks to all who provided us with a great night and was well worth the ticket price!:clap:

We met on Fridays once a month 10.30-11.30 am, Today in fact.

Daryll one of the librarians runs the meeting, gives us all the same book to read and we get together to discuss our thoughts on the book.

Missed yesterdays but thanks for info think I'll join. Which book are you reviewing this time and when is the next meeting. I

I go to one at Woodhuse Library. not sure whether this is North though.

 

hazel

I live in Woodhouse Hazel, when is book club and what types of books do they look at?

A few years ago one of my kids came home from school complaining of pains in the chest. I rang my GP (to be honest most of the time its difficult to get an appointment) and they couldn't have been more helpful, told me to get to surgery asap and they'd check him over which they did.

To be honest I'm sure there must be some crossed wires somewhere cos I can't see any GP complaining about seeing someone complaining of pains in their chest. Can you imagine the uproar if GP refused to see patient and then patient went on to have heart attack! Sure this wouldn't do Dr's reputation much good!

Sorry bout thread re Jon Bauer - never was one good at names!