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Housing shortage, so what’s going on here then?
Steve Bullman replied to Steve Bullman's topic in The Lounge
Yeah I guess if you’re talking about stowmarket with hundreds of 2 bedroom terraced houses the average drops considerably -
Housing shortage, so what’s going on here then?
Steve Bullman replied to Steve Bullman's topic in The Lounge
nah, way off. Thats the starting price for a small 2 bed, @Mike Hill not sure what the average price is, but from what I can tell, the 4 bedroom house i was looking at there is about £100,000 over the odds for a comparable size house in the village. -
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Mostly slick, few things I’m not a fan of though, particularly the bottom nav bar on mobile which holds everything that’s in the top nav bar, seems a waste of space to me. I’d also consider removing the search bar and swapping for an icon next to the other icons in the mobile header which would half the amount of space the header takes up
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Designed for professional use, STIHL has launched the new BRA 500 and BRA 600 battery-operated backpack blowers, with maximum blowing force for clearing large areas. The two new battery-powered machines provide high air speed, with a maximum blowing force of up to 32 (BRA 500) and 35 newtons (BRA 600), available throughout the entire tool’s operating time, making them ideal for removing heavy, wet leaves quickly and efficiently. Users can also regulate the required blowing force by selecting one of the tool’s three levels using its digital control, with an additional boost mode available to achieve the machine’s maximum power. Built to reduce strain over prolonged use, both tools have a comfortable carrying system which distributes the weight of the machine across your shoulders and hips, allowing for maximum comfort. With STIHL’s Noise Reduction System built in, the machine offers reduced noise as well as a tuned sound to make them less intrusive when used in public areas, allowing professional users to work productively at all times of day. As STIHL’s first 72 V professional machines, the BRA 500 and BRA 600 draw energy simultaneously from two powerful AP System batteries. For maximum working time, STIHL’s AP 500 S battery packs are recommended. Complete with an LED display, which details the mode the device is working in and battery charge levels, the tools can also be incorporated into STIHL’s Connected digital fleet management system. The Connected system provides a detailed overview of all relevant machine data and provides the option to reduce the tool’s power remotely via the STIHL Connected app. To facilitate use in the rain, both the BRA 500 and BRA 600 are IPX4-certified To find out more about the STIHL BRA 500 and BRA 600, visit www.stihl.co.uk.
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Stick that in yer pipe and smoke it 😀 Wordle 1,475 6/6 🟨⬜⬜⬜⬜ ⬜⬜🟨⬜⬜ ⬜🟩⬜⬜⬜ ⬜🟩⬜⬜🟩 ⬜🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
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This is a new housing estate in my village, which has been completed for the best part of a year now. On new builds like this they are generally filled up as they are built…not here though. I drove around the estate last night, about 60 houses so not a huge development…..3 are being lived in. yes they are ugly and seem massively overpriced, but for what reason? What developed wants to have 60 empty homes? There’s weeds coming up through the driveways already….it all seems quite odd
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For over a decade, PROTOS® has been setting new standards and is now the number 1 head protector in the world. As the leader in innovative safety solutions, PROTOS® is proud to announce the launch of the NEW PROTOS® Safety Glasses SB 1–4 EVO. Designed for professionals working in industry, construction, arboriculture and forestry, the new safety glasses deliver enhanced protection and superior comfort to meet the latest EU safety standard (EN ISO 16321). The legal adoption date for this standard is the 11th November 2025. Building on the success of the previous model, the PROTOS® SB 1–4 EVO features a significantly expanded protection area, ensuring maximum eye safety even in the most demanding environments. The newly designed ergonomic nose bridge guarantees a secure and comfortable fit — even during long shifts and constantly changing conditions. As with the previous model, the PROTOS® SB 1–4 EVO Safety Glasses click into position on the helmet headband, and when not in use, they conveniently slide up inside the helmet. “PROTOS® is committed to maximum security for all heads and understands that reliable eye protection is crucial for workers in all industries,” said Andrew Hunter, Managing Director at Outwear — the Importer and Distributor of PROTOS® in the UK and Ireland. “The PROTOS® SB 1–4 EVO not only exceeds current safety standards but also provides unparalleled comfort for the wearer.” Key Features of the PROTOS® Safety Glasses SB 1–4 EVO: Expanded protection area for superior safety. Fully compliant with the latest EU safety standards (EN ISO 16321). Ergonomic, secure fit for all-day comfort. Clear vision and ultimate protection in every situation. The new PROTOS® SB 1–4 EVO are now available in Clear, Yellow, Amber, and Mirror through the PROTOS® retail network and is set to become the go-to choice for professionals demanding the best in eye protection. www.protos-integral.co.uk/retailers
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The forestry team at Bathurst Estate and Cirencester Park have credited STIHL’s battery-powered tools and cleaning solutions in helping them to maintain the world’s tallest yew hedge, which is believed to have been planted on the estate back in 1720. The hedge, which is a species of Yew (Taxus Baccata), is listed in the Guinness Book of Records for its towering height, reaching 14m. The hedge, which measures 120m in length, was planted by the 1st Earl more than 300 years ago when he redesigned the mansion that overlooks it. Back then, it was cut back by hand with shears by a team of up to four people using ladders. Given the feature’s historical and cultural importance, the hedge is carefully maintained annually. In a bid to preserve it, Bathurst’s four-strong forestry team, which includes Forest Manager, Iain Garret, and Lead Forester, Oliver Murray, monitor both the inside and outside of the growth regularly to check for any issues that could result in degeneration. The most common issues that occur are browning due to needle blights and insects, and a specific type of fungus named Laetiporus Sulphureus, which can cause cuticle root inside the stem. When these problems do occur, the affected areas and surrounding growth are cut to prevent the spread. The Yew hedge is trimmed once per year, not only is this required to maintain its classification as a hedge, but it also provides an opportunity to look for defects and disease. The task is no small feat. At 3000 square metres, it takes a team of two a fortnight to complete the maintenance, which sees the professionals trim around 300 square metres from the hedge each day. Before work gets started, the Bathurst forestry team make sure that its equipment, a selection of STIHL hedge trimmer blades are sharp and clean, thoroughly disinfecting the machines using methylated spirits. STIHL’s SUPERCLEAN, is also used to spray the equipment’s blades. This prevents resin build-up and keeps blades lubricated to support productivity and preserve hedge health. Daily checking of equipment is also required to guarantee that tools remain in the best condition for cutting. With such an important and arduous task at hand, Oliver Murray and his colleagues require the best quality tools available on the market. The criteria? Hedge trimmers that are easy-to-use, lightweight, robust, and reliable. The mammoth assignment is achieved by starting at the bottom using a STIHL battery-powered hedge trimmer, the HSA 130 T. Starting at the bottom and working upwards in the cherry picker, before making a switch to the STIHL HLA 86 Cordless Long-reach Hedge Trimmer, which is used for the top. Its adjustable head allows the team to follow the natural shape of the hedge over the top and achieve the right angle as they reach across the hedge’s width. The HSA 130 T cordless hedge trimmer offers a high-performance and robust experience for professional users, with a high blade speed for precise, neat and powerful cutting. Its rotatable multi-function handle enables comfortable work, depending on whether trimming the tops or sides of hedges. The HLA 86 is a telescopic long-reach hedge trimmer, designed for professionals working on tall hedges where extra length is required to master cutting, trimming, and maintenance work. The perfect choice for the largest Yew hedge in world. The hedge trimmer, which is powered by a 36V lithium-ion battery, is light and easy to handle, whilst the extendable length makes it hugely versatile. Given that it is powered by battery, the machine is quiet too, ideal for noise-sensitive areas, such as those around the Bathurst Estate. Both machines are compatible with STIHL Connected, a smart fleet management system that allows teams to digitally manage machine fleets and workflow, with the STIHL Connected Portal providing a detailed overview of the status of the fleet, as well as information such as the duration of use. Here, Oliver comments on the further advantages of STIHL’s battery-operated tools: “We are using STIHL battery-powered hedge trimmers as they are quieter and don’t produce any emissions, and in order to get a full day’s work done, we just need to charge them once on our lunch break. This avoids the need for us to get in and out of our cherry picker. “The quiet operation of the tool is also important to us as we are based in the centre of town and don’t want to upset the neighbours, or residents of the Bathurst Estate.” The Bathurst Estate is located at the heart of the Grade I listed Cirencester Park. It is a destination rich with heritage, open to visitors every day of the year for a host of leisure activities. Sir Benjamin Bathurst purchased the Cirencester Estate, which lies in the Cotswolds, in 1695. It still belongs to the Bathurst Family today, 330 years later, and is home to the 9th Earl and Countess Bathurst. To watch how the team tackle the annual trim, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s32U3fmfIWE For more information on STIHL’s wide range of professional power tools, please visit www.stihl.co.uk
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I wasn’t dreaming it then at least 😂
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Didn’t you post this same thing under a different username a few months back?
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Basically!
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Well trumps f bomb was something 😂
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This isn’t the confessions thread
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From the very first demonstration, Graham Kenward of South East Forestry and Tree Services was sold on the health and safety benefits of Aspen Fuel. More than a decade on, the firm still swears by Aspen Alkylate fuel for their suite of two-stroke equipment, delivering clean and convenient power to projects in confined spaces. Founded by Graham in 1997, South East Forestry and Tree Services undertake the full breadth of tree surgery services for domestic and commercial customers across Surrey and Sussex. Powering much of that operation for the last 10 years has been Aspen Fuel. Graham takes up the story, “I learned about the product through a friend and arranged to have a demonstration of it. All I could say at the time was WOW!” “It’s certainly not right, but as an arborist you almost just get used to getting home at the end of the day with bloodshot eyes and the smell of petrol over your clothes – particularly if you’ve been working in confined spaces. As soon as we started to use Aspen in our 2-stroke equipment, that all stopped immediately.” He continues, “Not only that but the shelf life of it is incredible. Depending on workload we might have equipment that’ll sit in the shed for two or three years untouched. If it’s got Aspen in the tank, it’ll start up at the first time of asking.” 99% cleaner than ordinary pump petrol in regards to levels of hazardous hydrocarbons, Aspen Fuel is virtually free from Ethanol, Aromatics and Benzene, bringing enhanced performance and a longer service life for all types of modern 2-stroke and 4-stroke engines. Together with extending engine life and reliability, the significantly fewer harmful and toxic hydrocarbons reduce the impact your equipment has on your health and the environment. “You can’t put a price on your health and, when I factor in the further efficiencies and convenience brought about by having the Aspen delivered in 200L drums to site, we more than offset the additional cost of using Aspen in our chainsaws and other petrol-powered hand tools.” For more information about Aspen 2 or Aspen 4, and to find your local stockist, visit www.aspenfuel.co.uk
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Over 300kg lighter than his previous machine, and with no compromise on build quality or powerful performance, an FSI B31-980 is proving itself to be ‘no lightweight’ for Dave Williams of Tree Stump Solutions. A big fan of the FSI equipment, Dave was looking to replace the largest stump grinder on his fleet when FSI introduced the higher horsepower model to the range – and he wasted no time in getting his hands on one! Offering stump removal services to domestic customers from Northamptonshire to Cambridgeshire, owner Dave Williams established Tree Stump Solutions in 2011. Over that time, he’s used various makes and models of stump grinder – but admits that the FSI machines have always been his firm favourite. “I’ve been using a pedestrian FSI B20 stump grinder for over five years now and the build quality of that is outstanding – I’ve never had to repair or replace anything, not even the bearings” Dave explains. With the FSI B20 catering for tasks at the smaller end of the spectrum, the need arose to replace his largest machine and he knew just where to look. “I’d seen the FSI B31 with the 26hp engine which was an ideal size operationally, and when FSI combined this same narrow design and build quality with a 38hp engine I knew it was exactly what I wanted!” Dave took delivery of his FSI B31-980 from DJB Machinery in March 2025 and it is already exceeding expectations. “The machine this replaced weighed close to 1000kg. This FSI B31-980 comes in at 680kg which makes a huge difference to transporting it to site and, also, exerts a lot less downward pressure when manoeuvring the unit over customer patios and gardens.” He continues, “It’s a very well-balanced machine, with a lot of processing power for a stump grinder of its size.” “Not only am I a big fan of the machines themselves, the team at FSI and DJB Machinery are a pleasure to deal with” Dave adds. “I enjoy a stop on the FSI stand at trade shows and feel like my thoughts and feedback are really valued by the team – they’re clearly professionals who genuinely care about their equipment and the requirements of their customers. With FSI, it’s the full package.”
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Oh you misunderstood me, I’m not suggest foul play. all I’m saying is that’s fishier than Bonnie blue in hour 23