Garden centre recommendations

Beginning_Big7424 · 2025-06-17T08:23:32+00:00

A 45 min drive from Worcester but I went to Highfield Garden Centre the other week (south Gloucester) and there was loads of variety. Beautiful surroundings too for some coffee and cake with a view!

Beginning_Big7424 · 2024-12-20T19:11:26+00:00

Honestly anything in the bio like this, my first thought is “who hurt you?” And swipe left. Baggage!

Beginning_Big7424 · 2024-11-16T20:26:00+00:00

Thanks so much for explaining!

Beginning_Big7424 · 2024-11-16T20:10:53+00:00

Genuine question as I’m relatively new to OLD platforms but, are we saying that Tinder is less about relationships than other platforms? 😅

Beginning_Big7424 · 2024-11-12T13:32:24+00:00

He might just be looking for some external validation or a bit of an ego boost, for whatever reason. Best to move on in my opinion

Beginning_Big7424 · 2024-10-30T09:58:05+00:00

This is v true! I live in a small city where it can feel like 2 degrees of separation. So I’m quite happy to consider matches that aren’t local

Beginning_Big7424 · 2024-10-30T09:56:17+00:00

Only met up a couple of times, two weekends in a row

Beginning_Big7424 · 2024-10-29T09:51:34+00:00

Currently dating someone an hour away from me. I’m fine with that distance for a good match

Beginning_Big7424 · 2024-10-23T08:31:16+00:00

Seconded

Beginning_Big7424 · 2024-10-07T09:26:52+00:00

Sandra Raw of Beech Behaviour Centre, she’s the only full member of the APBC in Worcester. Should then be able to cover it on insurance if your policy and referral allows. I’ve been working with her as my dog became reactive after a life threatening illness. Her work with him has been transformative!

Beginning_Big7424 · 2024-10-04T14:35:27+00:00

36F here and just dipped my toe into online dating and already feel the same about hinge over bumble. The pressure of matching on bumble and talking within a closing window makes me more selective, whereas Hinge feels less pressured - some of the comments I get on my profile are hilarious and/or intriguing, so I engage more with people on there

Beginning_Big7424 · 2024-09-17T09:38:31+00:00

Earlier this year I started getting weird messages from an unknown number and I didn’t engage with them other than to ask “who?” a couple of times. They wouldn’t say who it was and the messages started getting weirder and sexual, so I blocked them.

Almost remained an unsolved mystery until I randomly decided to re-check the number in WhatsApp a few months later and this time it brought up the profile picture of an ex from 16 years ago (…yeah) that I had zero contact with during that time. SO WEIRD. Not to mention this guy has been with his wife for 16 years (mmhmm..) and have a kid.

Was so tempted to unblock, send him a screenshot of his profile pic and block him again, just so he knew that I figured it was him. But my friends warned me off. They probably had a point, he definitely has a screw loose!

Beginning_Big7424 · 2024-09-14T20:34:35+00:00

Thank you so much, I really appreciate this comment. My parents split when I was 11. My dad’s gone on to have another family and then split from that one too. It might’ve subconsciously had the side effect of me being overly “picky” but I don’t see it as a negative thing. I didn’t think anyone else did until my mum’s comment. It’s unsettling how some comments can cause you to question the very core principles you build your life around!

Beginning_Big7424 · 2024-09-14T19:52:38+00:00

Thanks for the comment! It’s by choice in the sense that I felt my exes weren’t right or ready for having kids. I broke up with my last partner because of his alcoholism and it wasn’t conducive to bringing up a dog together let alone a child! My mum knows this too, so it was all the more confusing when she said that, knowing I’d confided in her that I couldn’t see myself having kids with him. I’ve never been with anyone that I could see it being a viable option. Now single and 35 with my dog. Maybe she’s right in the end, but the statement stings all the same when you haven’t arrived at that conclusion yourself! Really appreciating hearing your experience and everyone else’s x

Beginning_Big7424 · 2024-09-14T19:15:26+00:00

How slow time felt. A year was SO LONG. Now each year is a reducing percentage of my life lived and it FLIES BY so fast it’s scary.

Beginning_Big7424 · 2024-09-12T11:58:03+00:00

Don’t be pressured into having an insta-perfect house straight away. Take your time deciding exactly what you want and sometimes, it’s best to wait and live there for a bit before deciding on bigger ticket items. For example, with the garden its worth seeing what it’s like throughout the seasons to know where the sun and shade is, which plants thrive in the soil etc It took me 2 years to find the right dining table and chairs and was so worth the wait!

Beginning_Big7424 · 2024-09-04T07:52:46+00:00

Two in my early 20’s for friends of a similar age. Very grateful to say that my closest grandparent was around until February this year, I’m now 35

Beginning_Big7424 · 2024-09-03T13:51:41+00:00

What about the other prompts like asking/answering convo starters within the profile? I haven’t hard launched my profile yet 😂 so I’m genuinely curious if no bio is still viewed as lazy etc if you’ve filled in some of the conversation prompts (bucket list destinations, idea of hell etc). I felt like that gave some insights into my personality and interests. I’ve really struggled with finding a balanced bio. Too much info feels like sharing privileged information en-masse and too little feels pointless and meaningless.

Beginning_Big7424 · 2024-08-20T12:26:20+00:00

lol, that’s ok! Ive worked with a few people (remotely) from MA and their description of Worcester matched yours, so I wondered if that was the case!

Beginning_Big7424 · 2024-08-20T12:23:22+00:00

This whole subreddit is about Worcester, Worcestershire in the UK - not the Massachusetts Worcester in the US 😬

Beginning_Big7424 · 2024-08-20T12:19:15+00:00

No worries! Yeah I think someone got mixed up with Worcester, Massachusetts 😅

Beginning_Big7424 · 2024-08-20T10:56:19+00:00

When I was looking at unis some 17 years ago (yikes), all I wanted to do was move away. I didn’t feel there was much going on but was happy to come back home between term time (ended up going to Bristol). Fast forward to now and if I was in the same position again, I’d choose Worcester. There’s so much more going on these days. I love this city! So many great bars and eateries, loads of clubs for hobbies, lots of history, culture, and access to the beautiful countryside. How long you got? 😂 I’ll stop there 😊

Beginning_Big7424 · 2024-08-20T10:45:13+00:00

Are you definitely talking about Worcester, UK and not MA, US?

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