I have been thinking about this too. I can’t help feeling that the main responsibility lies with the manufacturers and companies that utilise plastic products. I don’t understand how they can create a problem and leave it to others to clear up their mess

I certainly drank too much over Christmas and new year , but only had a thimble full of mulled wine on New Year’s Day. Since then , (1 whole day hahaha) nothing. I am really going to try to get out of the habit of having wine in the evenings. I do find it helps me relax, so need to find a substitute.

Thanks Linda. I think it’s the most spectacular so far! I’ve now finished the border, so onto my next project!

Jemberelli - don’t give up!! Honestly I was absolutely awful to begin with and do nearly gave up myself! I’m just so pleased I didn’t!

Thank you

Thanks everyone

Mo, the octagons are all the same. The colours tend to highlight certain bits I think.

Gwenoakes, the border is quite plain, just dc and tr, but it frames it nicely. I’m going to leave it until after Christmas now.

Oh no June, so sorry you are so poorly I hope you enjoy your late Christmas when it comes!

My latest crochet blanket. Still got the border to do, but really pleased with it

Oh no, how sad for you all. Poor Teddy. Please let us know how he gets on

I think that Joe, Alexandra and Debbie are my favourites at the moment. All fantastic dancers.

Two out of my three have stopped laying recently. One is 6yeRs old, so I doubt if she will come back into lay next year! Mind you, I was surprised when she did this year, and had an egg most days from her! The other one is moulting, and then no doubt she will go broody again. Not the best layer! The...

So sorry Manda

Well Richard, a cup of tea is less volume than a bowl of soup, and it will depend on the composition of the bowl. Also less dense. The tea not you

One of my local supermarkets has been doing this already