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  1. Minkiesmum
    I'd maybe speak to any local farmers or others that keep chickens in your area to see who they use and go elsewhere. I think that's tripe as well to call them exotic pets !! All credit to you for saving them, too. Cheers, Lynda~
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    I've had an issue with them AND Paypal. I paid a seller for 2 wardrobes in December. He kept promising delivery and still nothing. I tried to get my money back and they tell me I'm past the 45 days (for Paypal to resolve it) and it's only 30 days now with Ebay I've got onto Natwest as I paid with my debit card and they're hopeful THEY can refund it. Not that they should have to. Ebay need to start coming down on rip-off merchants a lot harder than they do. If you get no joy (though you're well within the timespan) then get onto your card issuer instead. Good luck. It really isn't good enough. Lynda~
  3. Minkiesmum
    Exactly. I was paying £143 a week for a one bedroom with private rent (£575 a month). The only difference I've found is that the housing association charges weekly too so some months they're getting more than others which is a bit naughty. A 2 bedroomed house in Hampshire would usually be around £650 a month and we're a pricey county too although maybe not as bad as Surrey. However, we're not over £200 a month different ! I'd certainly query it. I sat on a list almost 5 years to land the housing association place with the affordable rent and it is, now, but yours isn't in the least. Lynda~
  4. Minkiesmum
    Wow, that does sound pretty excessive unless you're living in London. I love on a one bedroom place we near Salisbury and pay £98 a week. Any neighbours you can ask for a comparison ? That sounds more like private rent prices to me ! Lynda~
  5. Minkiesmum
    Sadly it's mandatory you have to see them for 2 years. Even if you get a job you're still "on their books" till the 2 years is up. I've seen them now over a year and they've not arranged anything much to help me. I have applied for jobs myself and sorted out all my own interviews. Lynda~
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    Oh, I might be wrong then. All I do know is they weren't allowed to have it all UNTIL it had been agreed between myself and the agent and the way the letters/emails were worded while we WERE in dispute it made me think they (the TDS people) held the money. Else what would be the point ? The agents could do as they always did and hold onto the lot. Lynda~
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    If he had L plates on perhaps he could plead ignorance but without I'd say not in the least. Lynda~
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    Once it's registered under the TDS scheme THEY hold it. I actually got a bit of deposit back in my last private tenancy as they hold it until both parties are satisfied with the amount to be returned. My letting agent tried to say I owed some of it for outstanding electricity (along with the obligatory cleaning rubbish you always get stung for whether you clean or not) and I'd had a key meter so it was utter rubbish which I told the TDS people and so it was released to me and not the agent. So it's a better way of doing it as to try and argue the toss with letting agents you'll never win with them. Lynda~
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    In all fairness and to strike a balance I had them for a year and cancelled and was never charged like that. I just cancelled the direct debit and phoned them when they sent my renewal quote and it was sorted. Lynda~
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    Hmmmm, sounds like they aren't talking to each other. I'd try getting hold of them and also call the 0845 number or whatever number is on the JSA agreement you had and ensure you're properly in their system and ask for assistance there at the main site ? It still doesn't help you now. Plus surely they should have advised beforehand. My lot have a new system now. You go in, fill out a form beforehand, they check your jobsearch AFTER you leave THEN put your 2 weeks' money onto the system if they're satisfied. Biggest load of crap I've heard of. Lynda~
  11. Minkiesmum
    I would get onto your Work Programme contact and ask them to try and sort it for you. Good luck as I'd be poverty-stricken too in that position. Lynda~
  12. Minkiesmum
    I took down a neighbour's wall once not long after getting an automatic car-oops !! I claimed on my car insurance and it paid for it to be repaired. I was fully comp so I don't know if that makes a difference or whether a static thing like a fence/wall counts as a 3rd party. Lynda~
  13. Minkiesmum
    The only time I'm aware of differences is over Bank Holidays so maybe it was something to do with that, although they do usually let you know in advance. Lynda~
  14. Minkiesmum
    I doubt you have any rights. If you're aware it's wrong why do it ? It only becomes a problem if you don't bother to clear it up. I'm assuming you don't and if not I have little sympathy. Sorry, but it's people like you that give responsible dog-owners a bad name. Lynda~
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    That's naughty then. The way the review was worded made me feel as though it was no more use than my phone screen in sunlight which is totally unreadable !! Cheers for that. Don't you despise e-reader propaganda !! Lynda~
  16. Minkiesmum
    Just had a nose but it says it's no good for reading outside which is a big plus with the Kindle. That's a shame as they're a great price too. I've never wanted a light on mine as when I switch the light out I use the Kindle app on my phone to carry on instead. Authors I like I've recently found are Neil White, Claude Bouchard, Alan McDermott, Bart Hopkins.... Lynda~
  17. Minkiesmum
    I've always read in the bath whether it be a proper book or a Kindle !! I use freereadfeed.com so get to download a lot of freebies. Some have been shockers but there are some real gems among them. I can wait too to read a bestseller by a particular favourite once the price drops ! Lynda~
  18. Minkiesmum
    I've never looked back since getting my Kindle. I was resistant as I love my books on display but I no longer have space to keep anymore, sadly, so I caved in. You're right, I read loads more now as you can read with 2 free hands instead of having to try and wedge a page open !! So I can read while washing up, for example. The only downside is the new book smell I no longer have but the pluses far outweigh that one negative. Lynda~
  19. Minkiesmum
    Interesting as my lot told me that everyone was being moved over to doing them online. They clearly seem to differ from place to place. I've heard a lot of adverse publicity about the UJ, I have to say.
  20. Minkiesmum
    I have to fill it in online on the Universal Jobmatch pages. I used to fill in the wee booklets but now I'm made to do it online. A damned sight easier though when I go to sign on they haven't always got access to the website to view my entries !! Lynda~
  21. Minkiesmum
    You can set them both up on your computer as long as you have Outlook or Windows Live Mail on your computer. You just need your passwords and the POP3 server address and the SMTP server address. POP3 is mail.talktalk.net and SMTP is smtp.talktalk.net Then you can download them direct without the need to go online to read them on the web. Hope this makes sense. Lynda~
  22. Minkiesmum
    Why not set your email up to land direct onto your phone or computer instead ? I don't really understand why you're trying to get it online only....should be easy enough to set up so you're not reliant on their website being up. Or set up an Hotmail account and include your Talktalk email address there too ? Talktalk will tell you there are ways of getting your email, I imagine, so think there's little point in threatening not to make payments. Cheers, Lynda~
  23. Minkiesmum
    I couldn't award you a helpful thing on your star for some reason but many thanks for your link to Noddle. It's helpful. Cheers, Lynda~
  24. Minkiesmum
    Yeah, was supposed to do mine in August but living on £71 a week right now so it's WAY down my list of priorities, I'm afraid !! I'd have done it if it was free but it's £20 !! They can wait. Lynda~
  25. Minkiesmum
    That's not right at all and I'd keep on at them. I've had couches from them over a decade and still no sagging so something very wrong there ! I'd not be fobbed off for that money !! Lynda~

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