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I have a brown leather sofa with a ring burnt into the arm from an oversight with a hot cup of tea. It's quite noticeable and as I'm renting the property I need some urgent advice. Please PM me if you can help, and/or give me a quote to fix it. Thanks in advance!

Will do - thanks mh01!

I need to book a return minibus for ten people from S8 to S35 for Saturday - anyone have any recommendations? I've tried a couple of local taxi firms who weren't at all helpful and sounded like they'd rather be anywhere but on the phone to me! PM me if you can help Thanks in advance.

My car is due for an MOT and service - anyone have any suggestions for a friendly and reliable garage? I'm S7/S11 area. Thanks in advance

Brilliant shout, thanks BigTeeOwls! x

Hi guys, I need some artificial fruit to complete a fancy dress outfit and was wondering if anyone knew of anywhere in Sheffield that sells it? I need a pineapple, a bunch of grapes, a banana, an apple... anything goes, really! I've toyed with the idea of using real ones but I'm not sure they'll last the pace... Bit random I know - thanks in advance for any help you can offer!

I know this isn't strictly what you asked for, but it might be worth considering. I hired a man with a van to travel from Sheffield to Leeds, pick up six heavy canvasses and bring them back to Sheffield, and he charged me an unbelievably cheap £30 (obviously I left a tip!) He even carried the canvases into my house for me. His name is Chris, and assuming he still has the same mob no it's 07946 439355.

Zadie Smith's 'On Beauty'. I quite enjoyed 'White Teeth' but found this disappointing. I couldn't relate to any of the characters, most of which were thoroughly dislikeable anyway. The book was described as 'humorous' in several reviews but I failed to see what was amusing about it. It was also hard going in terms of plot and length - the storyline never really went anywhere and the book could have been a good 100 pages shorter IMHO. The constant academia-related references also grated on me after a while. I'd give it 4/10 - sorry Zadie!

Mum has put me in charge of choosing the annual family board game this year. Before I scout the shops, I was wondering if any Forummers could recommend one? We're all adults so there are no kids to consider. Previous games we've played include 'Who's in the Bag?' and 'Balderdash', to give you a rough idea of what we like. Hope someone can recommend a great game Thanks in advance!

Thanks a lot!

Any displays in S7 tonight? If not, which would be the nearest?

This is true!

I find this comment grossly unfair. I went to The University of Sheffield and rather than looking down my nose at Hallam students I simply feel very lucky to have studied at the university of my choice. Most universities have rivalries with others (through Varsity, etc.) and obviously the status of your university still matters to many employers, but some of the 'poly-bashing' that goes on is unnecessary. Former polytechnics often have more vocational courses, which can be just as (if not more) useful later in life. I don't see how an English Lit degree, for example, from a redbrick uni guarantees success and happiness any more than, say, a nursing degree from a former poly. A friend of mine (who gained an excellent degree from a redbrick university) is now studying at a former Poly so she can become a mental health nurse. I think wanting to further your learning in any way can only be a positive thing, regardless of the institution.

My advice would be: 1. If you have a lesson in the hour before your test like many people do, don't assume your test will go the same way as the lesson did. I know people who had the most frustrating lesson and were sure they would fail their test, then passed with flying colours (and vice-versa). 2. Listen carefully to your examiner's instructions as it can be really easy to make silly mistakes under pressure, such as confusing your lefts/rights. 3. I was told to tilt my rear-view mirror up a fraction so it would be obvious when I was checking my mirror (to satisfy your examiner you need to check mirrors with your entire head, rather than just your eyes - if this makes sense!) You will feel nervous but as others have said, try to make the journey as smooth and safe as possible and imagine your examiner is just a regular passenger - it really does help. Good luck!

Hi all, Could anyone give me rough directions (from city centre) to Amberley Street (S9 2FS) when catching public transport? Thank you in advance x