Archive for June, 2008

Crap Jobs - Mystery Shopping

Over on Money Saving Expert there is a huge thread about mystery shopping that begins with a very helpful introduction to the various agencies that offer crap jobs to perform undercover tasks along with easy to follow information about the implications of becoming self employed - with simple details about calculating profits made on payments […]

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Elderflower Cordial - Hand Written Instructions

After enjoying the elderflower champagne made earlier in the month and reading the appreciative comments it attracted I was reminded of another elderflower drink that is just as easy to make and a lot more stable - elderflower cordial.
Rummaging through my “brewing bag of tricks”which has been sadly neglected over the past couple of years […]

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Farewell Cardew Pottery Crazy Teapot Designs

As reported on Teapots Teapots Teapots one of Devon’s better tourist attractions the Cardew Pottery is closing.
The Cardew Pottery in Bovey Tracey closed its doors to visitors on 12th June and production of their specialty teapots has stopped.
Teapot classics such as the Petrol Pump, Betty Boop, the extensive range of Disney characters and the inspirational […]

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Landrover Show - Another Freelander Test Drive

The coming weekend holds two excellent event in store.
Firstly the Devon Craft Fair at Bovey Tracey which runs 6th to 8th June and promises to be the best ever.
At the other end of the outdoor events spectrum is the annual Land Rover World Show held at the “home of Landrovers” Eastnor Castle, Herefordshire. As […]

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