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Mr Clutch will fix your car... Eventually

When our not-so-beloved MPV became almost impossible to drive because of a slipping clutch, we took it to our local garage for a prognosis. They confirmed that the clutch was indeed slipping, and that we should take it to Mr Clutch in Norwich ... (more)

Sending email in a secure, IPv6 world

This is a guide to updating your Linux server for SSL-enabled, IPv6-happy email transmission using sendmail! Here are the things you need to have already: An IPv6 address for your server. Your internet hosting provider will be able ... (more)

The Manor House

The Manor House A beautifully restored period building dating back to the end of the 19th century in a semi-rural setting on the edge of the village, which hosts a pub, a lovely church and post office. Double, twin or single rooms with ... (more)

Who are you buying your domestic heating oil from?

Ah, well, it's easy to answer, right? Boilerjuice, Butler, Bayford, Watson, or Scottish Fuels. Simple, eh? Or is it? Thanks to John Kelleher[1] who alerted us to the fact that many of the oil companies (that includes both domestic heating ... (more)

Ben and Annie Bishton 1910

Labeled on the back as "Auntie Annie & Uncle Ben Bishton, Billy, Cyril, Norman & Anne" Addressed to Mr. W.G. Sherwood at 181 Tettenhall Rd., Wolverhampton Postmark is Aug 1910 Birmingham, and text reads: "...have just received 2 bundles of ... (more)

Renfrow Obitutuaries

Obituary for Joseph Renfrow as right. Note the mention of his aged sister still alive (& presumably in contact): Mrs. Sue Hendrix of Golden City MO. I also have a copy of an obituary for his wife, Laura (Crawford) Renfrow, which is not so ... (more)

Joining the PCG, the voice of freelancing

As a contractor or freelancer you are always at risk of being called to jury service, your contract being broken or being investigated by the HMRC. PCG is here to provide support in all these instances and many more too. Member Benefits ... (more)

SD Card nightmare on the Garmin Edge 1000

I bought a second-hand Garmin Edge 1000 recently, as a Christmas present, and it's a nice device with a handy big screen. It quickly transpired though that the map screen was missing all the minor roads (UK's B roads and smaller), which made ... (more)

Edie Letters Misc., 1914 and Later

Burial card for Helen Maud Sherwood, Grave No. 2183, Square 18, Interred Dec 18 1890, Wolverhampton General Cemetery. --------------------------------------------------------------- Mrs. E R Swindells, 6 Goringe Road, Eastbourne Sussex ... (more)

No-Go-Locate Fuel!

What do you do if you place an order for heating oil, and none arrives? This is what happened to Go Locate customer Martin Armstrong, in December 2010, and we describe his sorry tale here to show consumers how they can get their money back ... (more)

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