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iPhone and other Smartphones

The iPhone and other Smartphones Do you own a phone that doesn't do much (except make calls), but would find sat-nav (GPS), social networking and email capabilities useful? If so then you should seriously consider getting an iPhone. Not necessarily ... (more)

Wootton Oil Buying Group on The One Show

The village of Wootton in Oxfordshire has been quietly saving lots of money on home heating oil, and now has had a prime spot on the BBC current affairs programme The One Show. Here is the oil buying piece: Your home is heated by oil ... (more)

Share Your Seeds!

Share Your Seeds The BBC's Gardeners Question Time raised a dual issue common to virtually all small-scale gardeners: how to economise on seed-buying, and what to do with your leftover seeds. Some gardening websites feature 'seed swap ... (more)

Teaching the young to manage money

It seems like most people don't know how to manage their money nowadays, or to budget responsibly. It is accepted that we can take out a loan if we want something expensive. We might use our 'flexible friend' the credit card without considering ... (more)

Are you getting all of the oil that you paid for?

Getting the right amount of heating oil delivered into your oil tank is a matter of trust. We trust that the oil supplier is honest and operating a correctly calibrated gauge on their delivery lorries. All it takes is for the gauge to over ... (more)

Driving To The Gym

Driving To The Gym This section is dedicated to oxymorons such as Driving to the Gym. Do you ever wonder why people drive to the gym? I do. I know there are some folks who aren't very mobile and need finely tuned exercise that a gym or ... (more)

What if your iPhone is stolen?

Your iPhone (and iPad, for that matter) is vulnerable to a six-minute attack in the event that someone gets hold of your phone. The phone has built-in encryption, but the 'key chain' that Apple employs to keep passwords and data safe is breakable ... (more)

Wiring Money across the Atlantic

Transferring money from the US to the UK (more)

Life at Blurtit

Life at Blurtit Blurtit Ltd is all about getting real answers to real questions. You pronounce it Blurt It because you are blurting something out - a niggly question you have, or a helpful answer. Got to Blurtit.com now and give it a go ... (more)

Do It Yourself!

Do It Yourself! Doing it yourself is a great way to save money, re-use things and have fun at the same time! There is a huge array of skills that you can acquire as a DIYer, but your learning curve can be as steep or shallow as you like ... (more)

The Bure Valley Railway

The Bure Valley Railway This is a miniature rail-line that runs between Wroxham and Aylsham in North Norfolk. It's really fun to sit on, and there are several stops along the way if you fancy having a walk (there's a foot/cycle-path along ... (more)

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