That £148.3m is on an adult social care, there's another £67.7m on child social care: https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/-/our-budget-explained It will vary from council to council but nationally its r… (View Post)

I find giving apple and pear cores to cattle and rabbits very life affirming. As well as an encouragement to eat fruit and go for a walk. (View Post)

Blue Wall = affluent oldies, well paid finance workers Red Wall = affluent oldies, well paid tradesmen Common features = high levels of home ownership, few students, above average age, below average … (View Post)

From yesterday: The magnolias are very impressive at the moment. What is odd is that I don't remember noticing them until a few years ago. Might I also suggest that all those people claiming to have … (View Post)

Nature coming back to life in the new year is always a delight - snowdrops, daffodils, blossom, bluebells - every week there's something new to see. (View Post)