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As someone without any close neighbours and who heats our house with wood cut from our own wood I still avoid anything like bonfires in the garden because I think they are antisocial. If you have close neighbours and a BBQ from time to time and an evening firepit I would say burning brash from...

The HSE is still working on its recommendations but currently there's no ban on lead hunting bullets and outdoor ranges that capture lead will still be able to use lead. AFAIK.

Having worked on various checkouts in my time in England you don't get any Scottish note training and hardly ever see a Scottish note so it seems reasonable to not accept them. After all, it's hard enough to tell if a common fiver is real or fake. Even BoE 50s were treated with suspicion. I've...

We might need a separate thread to discuss this, if there's interest. There are some lead alternatives out there but the vast majority of shotgun cartridges sold and used are still lead. The main alternative is steel, if you are happy to use it in your gun and if you can get hold of it. Things...

Currently there's a proposed ban on all lead shot used in shotguns. The actual law has been delayed but there was a proposed phase out period of 5 years suggested but this could be shorter. My understanding for those wishing to hoard is that possession as well as use will be banned. But with...

These days there's a surprising number of people with theremal spotters etc so I wouldn't be surprised if you're noticed by someone. I would rephrase the question, I wonder how many land owners know there are people camping but don't trouble them?

They look great. I have a need for some identifiable key rings and was looking for something to carve out of some thin lime wood branches I have.

What models? I could only see a few trials with about 30 properties with 200-300l of storage. I thought for the cost of the electronics, fitting etc then a tank installed at the water treatment works would probably be more cost effective. I just couldn't see why such a system was even suggested...

If the story happened as described then the farmer is in the wrong. Something doesn't seem quite right about it though. If it is true then at least the farmer saw the camper, I've almost had a tractor and slurry tanker run into my car as the farmer was half asleep. As for woods, I think I've...

It was the local water authority commenting on my planning app for a workshop. After a quick chat and explaining the whole area is on private supply and drainage their comments have been withdrawn. I still find the idea of someone remotely controlling your water butts, and emptying them when...

I vaguely understand how they operate but from what I've read they seem a bit pointless, aimed at people who don't garden and who like gadgets. Some also seem to rely on accurate weather reports which is not something we've blessed with here. But for me I am not on mains drainage, I currently...

I've just been told I should consider a "smart water butt". Anyone heard of such a thing? A bit of a google suggests it would be completely pointless for us but I'm curious to know if anyone has heard of such a thing or seen one in use.

I was going to post a separate thread of the grey vandals. We've had the worst damage ever this year. Hundreds of oaks badly damaged, some right down to the ground, and some beech ruined as well. I'll be cutting a lot of trees down this winter.

I'm not sure what plant mine are exactly but having tried a few tay, logan and boysen bought in plants I collected these cuttings as the plant seems more at home in our conditions. It's very vigorous and thorny, fruit could be a little sweeter but that could be the poor weather. I also moved a...

I thought this might be worth posting. A few years ago I foraged a few plants, the rooted ends of a tayberry type plant that had been abandoned to die but from a plant that I knew produced some decent fruit. They are now happily growing in my fruit cage, away from the prying beaks of the local...

I'd be tempted to paint it bright pink before handing it in so when you see one of those knife amnesty "deadly weapons taken off the streets" photos your knife is easy to recognise.

Looks like you're collecting dog noses in that photo...

I've used a Grayl for a couple of years to purify our home spring water. It's ok for small amounts but I get a bit fed up with pressing it down and having water squirt out if I press too quick. I noticed the LifeSaver cube after seeing Dan's post and may try one of those for household use and...

Just looking at the LifeSaver Liberty it has an active carbon disc as well. https://iconlifesaver.com/product/lifesaver-liberty-carbon-discs-x3/

I'm talking about personal payments. If we lived at a time when I was worried a personal card or cash payment was risky then I can't see a payment in gold would be any better. My point is I would prefer something I could actually use. I would suggest logs as an example but I would need to be...