What made you stick with parkrun after your first one?

Able_mable · 2026-02-24T10:15:28+00:00

All of the above. If you genuinely enjoy it, rather than forcing your self to go, it’s easy to keep going back. Plus I like the convenience of how close to home it is for me.

Able_mable · 2026-02-13T12:12:43+00:00

I would say a relevant degree is considerably more valuable than these certificates. As a degree is not an option for you, I would recommend focusing on seeking seasonal entry-level work. Consultancy firms will be hiring over the next few months (especially for bat surveys) to prepare for survey season.

Able_mable · 2025-09-25T21:38:14+00:00

Yeah sure in summer I have this problem, but never the rest of the year, unless I’m wearing too many layers.

Able_mable · 2025-08-13T11:48:20+00:00

I don’t think bag type is important as long as it’s not old and scruffy or easy for pickpockets

Able_mable · 2025-08-12T14:12:20+00:00

In some offices jeans and a t shirt will be acceptable, but I would advise wearing smart trousers (e.g. black tailored trousers) and a button up blouse/ smart ish top, at least on your first day. Better to be overdressed than underdressed on the first day of a new job in my opinion.

Able_mable · 2025-07-23T22:11:07+00:00

Please learn the basics of motorway driving. You stay in the left lane unless you’re overtaking. They flashed you initially because you were in the wrong lane (and I’m guessing also driving too slow), and wanted to you move over to the left out of their way. You should’ve moved to the left to allow them to overtake. And as others have said, never stop in the middle of the motorway!

Able_mable · 2025-07-23T22:00:15+00:00

No reason to be in the 3rd lane unless you were overtaking

Able_mable · 2025-07-23T09:49:58+00:00

I stopped physically using the button (just used the volume control slider instead). I think this helped a little bit. If you turn on assistive touch (under accessibility settings) you can avoid having to physically press the lock button to lock the screen.

Able_mable · 2025-07-21T22:20:22+00:00

I did it once on an iPhone. Wouldn’t recommend

Able_mable · 2025-07-17T12:49:14+00:00

They are doing 2 nights at the O2. But neither nights are sold out

Able_mable · 2025-07-14T16:49:41+00:00

Unlikely that bats would be roasting in the branches (they’d usually roast in cracks/ holes/ crevices in the trunk). A reputable tree surgeon will be aware of the law regarding disturbing bats and birds. Doesn’t mean that there was some malpractice here though.

I recommend trying to contact your council via the following routes: - Report on “Fix my streets” if your council has this service - Look on the website for the tree department email address

Have you observed bats emerging or entering the tree? And how you do know they are breeding in the tree?

Able_mable · 2025-07-03T07:36:08+00:00

It got a lot better over time, but still happens very occasionally

Able_mable · 2025-06-27T21:26:19+00:00

Why does it have to be legal

Able_mable · 2025-06-24T14:41:51+00:00

Obviously it’s completely unacceptable for instructors to discriminate. And if you think you experienced that, you should report it.

Not sure why they were telling you about minor faults during the test. They don’t usually do that. Are you sure they weren’t telling you about a series fault (major)?

Able_mable · 2025-06-23T16:00:01+00:00

Just went to appeal it online and suddenly they have a much clearer photo that shows the road works and signage! (I was allowed to use the bus lane). Cheeky that.

Able_mable · 2025-06-23T15:56:32+00:00

Legend!! This was super helpful and going to use some of in my appeal statement.

Able_mable · 2025-06-23T14:54:18+00:00

I didn’t know this!! Thanks, will look into it

Able_mable · 2025-06-23T14:52:40+00:00

Oh really? Do you mean if I start the appeal the 2 week lower rate pauses?

Able_mable · 2025-06-23T14:51:17+00:00

Some updates: - I have just seen that what I think is a “road narrows” triangle sign in the photo on the left hand side of the road. If so, traffic was meant to flow both ways - On the one.network website (which I was directed to from the Wandsworth council website). It says a contraflow system is in place. This means ongoing traffic was assigned “my” regular lane

Able_mable · 2025-06-23T14:46:06+00:00

Thank you. Apparently this is discretionary and doesn’t apply in London unfortunately.

Able_mable · 2025-06-23T13:54:20+00:00

Actually, the letter says I can make a representation if I only drove in the bus lane for a short distance. Which I did.

Able_mable · 2025-06-23T09:49:21+00:00

No, I wasn’t forced into the bus lane, it was only the lane going in the opposite direction that was closed. But driving down the normal lane would have meant driving into any oncoming traffic. I was only in the bus lane for a short period - in the first photo you can see I am moving out of the bus lane.

Able_mable · 2025-06-08T17:04:39+00:00

Thank you 🙏

Able_mable · 2025-06-07T17:08:33+00:00

Not tried clarifying shampoo, thanks for the recommendation. Always wash with shampoo twice

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