Stephen Shirres
@the-red-fleece.bsky.social
Fundraising Governance Manager by day, writer by night. All words my own, whether on here or elsewhere. Dyslexia makes life fun! He/his
What are the question marks over Rayner?
December 17, 2025 at 8:21 AM
What are the question marks over Rayner?
I'm guessing it is the same for health care. All find while healthy but it suddenly becomes very expensive when they get seriously ill
December 15, 2025 at 9:39 AM
I'm guessing it is the same for health care. All find while healthy but it suddenly becomes very expensive when they get seriously ill
Free sadly doesn't mean free. The rules are less than the cost of a 1st class stamp so a million entries are far from free sadly!
December 14, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Free sadly doesn't mean free. The rules are less than the cost of a 1st class stamp so a million entries are far from free sadly!
Oh totally but the other regulations that lotteries bring (charity lotteries in particular) including minimum amounts to charity outweigh the few free entries
December 14, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Oh totally but the other regulations that lotteries bring (charity lotteries in particular) including minimum amounts to charity outweigh the few free entries
But they choose not to
December 14, 2025 at 12:25 PM
But they choose not to
Do you have a link to the draw? I'd be interested in taking a closer look
December 14, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Do you have a link to the draw? I'd be interested in taking a closer look
And even that code is barely a few months old I understand
December 14, 2025 at 11:49 AM
And even that code is barely a few months old I understand
It would give them the female participant they need.
December 14, 2025 at 11:30 AM
It would give them the female participant they need.
Any other kind of raffle for a prize this large would require registration with the Gambling Commission (I think due to the size of the prize) but I don't think they are allowed to switch prizes part way through which suggests it is a free prize draw or it is illegal
December 14, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Any other kind of raffle for a prize this large would require registration with the Gambling Commission (I think due to the size of the prize) but I don't think they are allowed to switch prizes part way through which suggests it is a free prize draw or it is illegal
It depends on the type of 'raffle' they are carrying out. If it is a free prize draw, there are basically no rules around this area beyond enusing there is a free entry option. (It is the same format Omaze use)
December 14, 2025 at 11:24 AM
It depends on the type of 'raffle' they are carrying out. If it is a free prize draw, there are basically no rules around this area beyond enusing there is a free entry option. (It is the same format Omaze use)
Who is taking the 5th seat though?
December 14, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Who is taking the 5th seat though?
Which player is she dating?
December 14, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Which player is she dating?
I shall add it to my Christmas list!
November 15, 2025 at 4:46 PM
I shall add it to my Christmas list!
Is there another way I can buy the Lychford Collection in paperback or it is just from your stall?
Good luck for today. I hope you sell loads.
Good luck for today. I hope you sell loads.
November 15, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Is there another way I can buy the Lychford Collection in paperback or it is just from your stall?
Good luck for today. I hope you sell loads.
Good luck for today. I hope you sell loads.
It is what you implied. Certainly that is how I read it.
And yes, if you want to stop DV then don't give your money to Cats Protection, but they do help some survivors of DV which can only be a good thing.
And yes, if you want to stop DV then don't give your money to Cats Protection, but they do help some survivors of DV which can only be a good thing.
November 15, 2025 at 9:42 AM
It is what you implied. Certainly that is how I read it.
And yes, if you want to stop DV then don't give your money to Cats Protection, but they do help some survivors of DV which can only be a good thing.
And yes, if you want to stop DV then don't give your money to Cats Protection, but they do help some survivors of DV which can only be a good thing.
So if a charity can't solve DV (or get to the heart of it as you say) they should not bother helping survivors escape their abusers?
One of the ways abusers control their victims is threatening their animals that they know aren't allowed in DV shelters.
One of the ways abusers control their victims is threatening their animals that they know aren't allowed in DV shelters.
November 14, 2025 at 8:46 PM
So if a charity can't solve DV (or get to the heart of it as you say) they should not bother helping survivors escape their abusers?
One of the ways abusers control their victims is threatening their animals that they know aren't allowed in DV shelters.
One of the ways abusers control their victims is threatening their animals that they know aren't allowed in DV shelters.
Many animals charities including Cats Protection and Dogs Trust run services to help victims of domestic violence www.cats.org.uk/what-we-do/c...
This isn't to say your opinion or position is wrong, I just thought you'd like to know.
This isn't to say your opinion or position is wrong, I just thought you'd like to know.
Lifeline | Cats Protection
Lifeline (formerly Paws Protect) is Cats Protection's specialist cat fostering service for those fleeing domestic abuse. Our network of cat fosterers provides temporary, loving home for cats.
www.cats.org.uk
November 14, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Many animals charities including Cats Protection and Dogs Trust run services to help victims of domestic violence www.cats.org.uk/what-we-do/c...
This isn't to say your opinion or position is wrong, I just thought you'd like to know.
This isn't to say your opinion or position is wrong, I just thought you'd like to know.
People forget this happened when Fleming was writing the original books. Bond died at the end of From Russia With Love. In Dr No, he got better (they even kept the conversation about him getting better in the film version of Dr No). Just do the same thing again.
November 11, 2025 at 11:13 AM
People forget this happened when Fleming was writing the original books. Bond died at the end of From Russia With Love. In Dr No, he got better (they even kept the conversation about him getting better in the film version of Dr No). Just do the same thing again.