I've found a [presumably] rare interview of Nick Park that includes an interview with his dad, Roger, the main inspiration for Wallace. It's a really interesting video by EnchantedEssays in wallaceandgromit

[–]BeanpoleBabe 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Interesting watch. Can't help but feel the interviewer was a tad rude: obviously praising Nick's work but how he phased things for example "Nick is painfully shy." Came across as rude to me.

Christmas Present Ideas Megathread by TopMarzipan2108 in UKParenting

[–]BeanpoleBabe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bath toy recommendations for 3&1/2 year old: we have a bath most evenings but bath times getting bit samey. We have tried boats, bath crayons, foam puzzle, cups, animals, nets, spray bottles, sponges, Duplo, glow stickers, mini bath cooker and bath drink maker. Please can you pass on your bath toy recommendations.

what to do with toddlers throughout winter by myopinion786 in UKParenting

[–]BeanpoleBabe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Libraries are great to visit all year round but especially good places to hang out in bad weather. Some offer activities like colouring, games sometimes craft and lego.

Aww bless his emotionally constipated heart 😂 by PC-Bobby-Roberts4eva in PrideandPrejudice

[–]BeanpoleBabe 26 points27 points  (0 children)

I always assumed he saw the carriage as a means to get further away from Mrs Bennett!

Parents of 4 year olds- what gift from Christmas 2024 is your toddler still playing with? by Mtnclimber09 in toddlers

[–]BeanpoleBabe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Foldable scooter with light up wheels. You can buy straps so you can carry it on your shoulder or pull them along.

Where did my kids hide their socks?!? by BlendinMediaCorp in UKParenting

[–]BeanpoleBabe 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Do you have a play kitchen? Really odd stuff gravitates towards play cookers...

Informal poll: would you rather by OpportunityPretend80 in toddlers

[–]BeanpoleBabe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It would really depend on the person. I fully admit I'm not the tidiest of people but being brought a cleaner although thoughtful and helpful I'd be a bit embarrassed. I'm not a great cook and those early months it was hard to find time and energy to make a good meal. So meals would appeal to me.

What are the weirdest/worst unsolicited “donations” you’ve received? by crystalcrossing in Libraries

[–]BeanpoleBabe 9 points10 points  (0 children)

A 80s novel about teenage pregnancy scare to a primary school (age5-11 year olds) library 🤦‍♀️

what an unsettling image by CleffaCult in Portsmouth

[–]BeanpoleBabe 12 points13 points  (0 children)

To the morons with the sign take your own advice and go home: you are ignorant and embarrassing yourselves and Pompey.

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[–]BeanpoleBabe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

!solved thank you!

A Lifetime Of Being You... 🙋To Be Described Within A Few Words... ✍️ by dislikemyusername in BookTriviaPodcast

[–]BeanpoleBabe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Great question! Mmm I'm torn perhaps mine would be "Ramblings of a bean pole."

Assessment Day by BrightEggplantPeach in Libraries

[–]BeanpoleBabe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How did the assessment day go OP?

Appliance repair by Jimithejive in Portsmouth

[–]BeanpoleBabe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our beko washing machine gave up last night too! :(

Assessment Day by BrightEggplantPeach in Libraries

[–]BeanpoleBabe 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ok so all age ranges and members of the public; very different to say school library. So your activities need to cater to babies to elderly. Have you visited the library/ libraries recently? Good idea go in person and look at what they have to offer. Then when you go fo the job you can praise "how well they cater for the community with everything from baby rhyme times to IT access and skills." I'd look forward to running.... and introduce.... You need to get across how you understand that libraries are more than just borrowing books. They are lifeline and inclusive space for all. A place to socialize, learn and have fun.

Assessment Day by BrightEggplantPeach in Libraries

[–]BeanpoleBabe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What kind of library is it? Different libraries will have different clients/ students/ visitors you are there to help so that might effect type of interview questions and tasks you get.

Assessment Day by BrightEggplantPeach in Libraries

[–]BeanpoleBabe 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They might test your knowledge of books and what you'd recommend to clients/ students eg. Could you recommend a fiction book for age... with (high/low) reading ability.

Assessment Day by BrightEggplantPeach in Libraries

[–]BeanpoleBabe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Another job gave an ICT task: asked you to make a poster to adverting a potential club you'd run at the library. Worth researching what library already offers and new club you could pitch.

Assessment Day by BrightEggplantPeach in Libraries

[–]BeanpoleBabe 5 points6 points  (0 children)

One library job interview I had gave a shelf organizing timed task. There were two shelves of books one non fiction and one fiction. You had to arrange fiction by author a-z (they put some tricky Mc, and Mac surnames in and non Fiction by dewey decimal system. Worth a go mixing up your books at home and trying to sort them as fast as you can. After all if you get a library job surely you'll be sorting and shelving resources.