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by Baz
Thu Jun 30, 2011 10:48 am
Forum: General chatter
Topic: Apple programme on TV
Replies: 16
Views: 5660

Re: Apple programme on TV

iPlayer says this is only available for ten more hours so if you haven't seen it go for it now!

It's called British to the Core. Nice. :)
by Baz
Thu Jun 30, 2011 10:35 am
Forum: General chatter
Topic: Apple programme on TV
Replies: 16
Views: 5660

Re: Apple programme on TV

There's been a lot of criticism on the Forum over the years regarding the superficial, entrtainment-focused standard of gardening programmes on TV. I'd just like to say three cheers for an intelligent programme on the British apple by Chris Beardshaw on Wednesday. Tucked away on BBC4, of course, bu...
by Baz
Sat May 28, 2011 11:46 am
Forum: General chatter
Topic: Magazine freebies, but not for subscribers...?
Replies: 41
Views: 13910

Re: Magazine freebies, but not for subscribers...?

Subscriber loyalty is a big subject. To me - as an ex-circulation manager, and now running our on-line subscription systems & sites - it is well known that obtaining new customers is (on average) 2.5times more expensive then keeping existing ones. One difficulty we encounter, is when negotiatin...
by Baz
Wed May 25, 2011 6:19 pm
Forum: General chatter
Topic: New type of allotment theft
Replies: 21
Views: 7412

Re: New type of allotment theft

Has anyone reading this ever caught someone stealing plants on the allotment? If so, what did you say/do? Yes. Kids who I recognised. Rang the parent. Repeat outside site day or two later carrying stolen canes, she ran, told parent it was last chance next time police would be involved for criminal ...
by Baz
Wed May 25, 2011 2:23 pm
Forum: General chatter
Topic: Magazine freebies, but not for subscribers...?
Replies: 41
Views: 13910

Re: Magazine freebies, but not for subscribers...?

You're spot on of course Diane. That reminds me, I need to ring BT!
by Baz
Wed May 25, 2011 10:19 am
Forum: General chatter
Topic: Magazine freebies, but not for subscribers...?
Replies: 41
Views: 13910

Magazine freebies, but not for subscribers...?

Morning everyone, I've been buying the magazine for a long time but never subscribed until last month. A few days after receiving the June issue I noticed it on sale in a garden centre group place. It was in a wrapper with four packs of seed inside and a free (just pay p&p) Goji berry offer. Ver...
by Baz
Wed May 25, 2011 10:08 am
Forum: General chatter
Topic: New type of allotment theft
Replies: 21
Views: 7412

Re: New type of allotment theft

I agree keeping gates locked is a problem on most sites, but we have found pilfering of crops etc. on site is usually from someone who has a plot and therefore is less likely to be questioned as to why he/she might be wandering about. When there is large amounts taken or damage done then it is from...
by Baz
Wed May 25, 2011 9:55 am
Forum: General chatter
Topic: Safety of peat free composts
Replies: 13
Views: 4792

Re: Safety of peat free composts

I have been merrily using New Horizon this year... lots of it. It never even occurred to me to think what kind of wood they might be recycling so I appreciate the above posts. I know I find quite a few bits of glass in it. Will have to have a re-think now.