After member requests we felt it was right to start up a new 2024 version to continue to offer all members a place to share their 'great photos'

Hopefully Russ will get in touch and step back in soonest.

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A quick note that all the past issues of our 'great photos' topics can be found via the following tag
https://www.soul-source.co.uk/tags/photos/

Hope you have a great birthday weekend. 

Ste & Lorraine xx 

A place for members to both recommend and talk about current tv shows 

No spoilers please!

My Grandmother, who has sadly passed away, used to venture there in the 60s.

So - want to know if anyone had more info on the Club or even ventured there themselves.

Thank you in advance.

'Satellite weekends' due to their nature don't really fit in with the way our weekender guide works, as it is setup for the more traditional weekenders.

Thanks

      Please don't turn this into your own personal bug bear we've had threads before on that and I know Mike isn't keen on a moan fest. I'm more interested in the "is it just me" aspect , do life's minor irritations get to you more ,do you avoid the news and live in your own bubble, I watch the news more now than I have ever done and maybe that contributes to me joining  more conversations being better informed, it used to be a mantra of mine at work that no I don't watch the news I've got enough crap going on in my own life without worrying about things I have no control over. 

   Due to the positive attitude of Lou my partner I am a lot more philosophical about things that go wrong like a recent dropping of my phone in the toilet, Ah well s**t happens ,it wasn't fully submerged ,wouldn't charge afterwards but thankfully Professor internet offered the solution. Years ago I would have moped about for days cursing my luck.

   I got talking to a guy outside my Granddaughter's  school waiting to take her home, she recently moved schools, when i told the guy I wouldn't be there anymore and I'd miss our conversations he said more or less the same adding "who am I going to have a good moan with now". Do you find it does you good to get things off your chest especially to another man, does the Victor Meldrew in us leach out as we get older. I have changed from a glass half full to being thankful for everything I have.

   Mods please feel free to lock topic if you think it's going to turn into the above mentioned "moan fest" which wasn't my intention.

The work could be going on for up to 24hrs , will post once it's all finished

One thing always felt needed an improvement on here,  is letting people know what's going on or/and how things work and the thinking behind things/actions/decisions

Plan is as 'admin' things happen will try and make a note in this topic just to inform and try and keep all members aware of everything soul source related on the admin and moderation side

To get things going a couple of member related admin tasks that were carried out

Active/inactive members

We do close accounts after 3 years inactivity but as just done we can reopen once aware that the member has logged in again (a monthly check) as long as its within a year of the closure, as we delete after 4 years

This is done as per data protection/privacy concerns, we are signed up to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) under the Data Protection Act 2018. and do follow their UK GDPR guidance

Spam Members/Bots  - Getting Cleverer

There is an increase in the amount of posts by spam bots/members who appear to be getting cleverer all the time both thru ai and manual posting methods. sometimes hard to spot as they do quote other members posts in what at first seems a normal way but once you look at things deeper you can see what they are up to

If you do notice that a post by a new member has gone missing then there is a good chance that the member has been marked by us the site as a  'spammer' which will then automatically delete all the spammers content and closes the account

Ok that's about it for now as said will try and keep this 'admin' related topic both informative and worthwhile

As always if you do have any q's on anything admin/moderation related you are always more than welcome to shout them up via comments, new topics or if rather pm me or any of the team

team link

https://www.soul-source.co.uk/staff/

atb

mike

Nothing major needed, just a quick heads up to all our members, letting them know that you are on here and ideally a brief bit about yourself.

It's a great way to break the ice!

11:00 today, interested in seeing how this works out, Wales could do with a easy group, no doubt England will get one!

European teams will discover their 2026 World Cup qualifying opponents in Friday’s draw, which will be held at 11:00 GMT in Zurich.

A total of 16 Uefa teams will qualify for the expanded 48-team tournament to be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

You can watch the draw live on the BBC Sport website - along with live text commentary - and on the iPlayer.

So how does it work – and who could the home nations face?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/czjd972k18do

We attempted a payment that was initiated by you on 2 Dec 2024 for the owed amount of £9.00. 

Since this charge has failed, we will deduct £9.00 from your total funds pending payout. 

If your total funds pending payout are insufficient, your payment method on file will be charged pursuant to your authorisation in the Payments Terms of Use. We may aggregate all outstanding amounts owed.

I’ve just sold some more 45’s to a different buyer who has made payment, but I can’t figure out how to remove the hold on payment out to me which eBay seem to have imposed despite there now being sufficient funds for them to collect the £9.00 refund above and my having  updated the preferred payment method for paying selling costs on eBay.

Ive got another auction ending tomorrow with at least 1 bid on so am keen to get the situation resolve asap.

Anyone have a solution?

2 hours later her partner turned up and asked the same question and showed me the proof of delivery on his phone, which showed my address pinpointed on the map and a hand taking the parcel in but no number on the door or any discerning features to identify my property and definitely not me taking the parcel.

Has anyone any idea what action if any I should take because I am worried that the neighbours think I have stolen the item.

If you've got a spare 40 minutes, it's well worth a listen. His 1st choice is sublime and his luxury item comes as no surprise.

Highly recommended

 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000701x

Footballer Jude Bellingham, runner Keely Hodgkinson, darts player Luke Littler, cricketer Joe Root, Para-cyclist Sarah Storey and triathlete Alex Yee are the nominees.

Voting will take place during the show on BBC One and the BBC iPlayer on Tuesday, 17 December.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articles/ce328g87g9vo

Myself be a bit stuck this year to choose one, maybe Alex Yee would get my vote

any thoughts...

A place for film tips, watch outs, don't bothers and so on and on...

No real limits, just as long as it's a film.. 

Has anyone got experience of taking out an extended warranty on their car. I've never had one other than what the second hand dealership gives you of a few months. I'm part exchanging my car tomorrow for one that is three years old and is just out of it's maker's warranty. The salesman, someone we know as a family friend but who remains a salesman nonetheless, is raving over a warranty company that his dealership uses. The warranty he is pushing is through a company called MBi Autoguard Warranties (Premium). It would either be for fifteen months or three years. For three years it is just under £400.00 which works out around £11.00 per month. I have tried review forums to try and get a feel for this being worth it or not and each has reviewers praising the company or slating them in equal measure!!! There seems to be nothing in between!!!! I have read the sales brochure and it does seem to exclude a heck of a lot that would be covered!!!! 

My question is does anybody have experience of this company and it's warrantties or even of car warranties in general? I have to make my mind up tomorrow I suppose, one way or the other!!! Any advice on the company in particular would be much appreciated?

Regards.

Drew.

A new nightclub is opening this week with a strict rule that your smartphone camera must be covered with a sticker.

Amber's in Manchester is the latest in a handful of venues in the UK to enforce the policy - but in cities like Berlin, renowned for its nightclubs, it's the norm.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4gpn44pyz9o

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2dxlwz219ko
 

This is a unique one. I own the web domain name 'wigan.casino' (www.wigan.casino, https://wigan.casino, yourname@wigan.casino), am looking for either a partner to develop it or will sell it outright if there is a serious offer. Verification of ownership, not a problem.  

Andreas

Is anyone is having trouble with the Royal Mail tracking page ?  Maybe it's me, but these two are giving me a headache, and I wonder if anyone can check them out for me.

The first one is a US incoming parcel. It shows on USPS site okay, and it DID show on the UK RM site, but it was hit and miss, up till a couple of days ago, and now it won't work atall.

https://www.royalmail.com/track-your-item#/tracking-results/LV672970434US

The second one is a UK Parcel I sent out (to Talk Talk) using a pre paid sticker couple of days ago (Accepted at PO no problem).

https://www.royalmail.com/track-your-item#/tracking-results/OT242490028GB

In each case I the numbers turn to red and I get an error message. "Sorry, there was a problem, please try again".

So if anyone can test them and let me know what you get, that would be great.

Thanks
Mick

I have an unresolved issue through Discogs with this seller, and have not received a response from her for over two weeks.

Real name is Sheena Scott, from Depenymynydd, North Wales.

Any information about the seller would be welcome.

Thanks in advance.

Cheers

Now its underway, whats the members take on this seasons new format ?

Seems to be working well from here...

Current standings via

https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/standings/

The below showed up this morning....

Parcel theft is becoming increasingly common as more people shop online, with new data showing more than £370 million worth of parcels were stolen from doorsteps across the UK in the last year.

The technology company Quadient found that more than three million homes had at least one parcel stolen in the past 12 months.

The average value of stolen goods increased by 52% - rising from £66.50 in 2023 to £102 this year.

However, only one in 333 thefts are reported to the police.

So what should you do if you think your parcel is stolen?

https://www.itv.com/news/2024-11-26/porch-pirates-on-the-rise-what-should-you-do-if-your-parcel-is-stolen

he maybe deceased, i dunno haven't seen him for years

he had his warehouse in wallington

any recommendations, any avoids, go for the high quality or low/average etc etc etc

anyone like to jump in...

S.

We are now on Bluesky as well as x, fb, instagram, youtube

Passing on soul music related news and such being the main focus

Check us out here...

https://bsky.app/profile/soulsource.bsky.social

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cly2exevgxxo

sandwiches and a gansey  for me!

hope you don't mind me sharing an ode to the classic 50s TTshakers that just came out, available in marbled and black wax. Been doing the biz on my dancefloors, hope you guys dig it. Its available here, audio and link to buy.

https://nobodybuysrecords.bandcamp.com/album/analog-mutants-tittyshaker-mod-edit

I'm sure this prolific 'wants' poster knows who he is...

https://tinyurl.com/66jr6rkf

https://www.allyouneedislungs.org.uk

If you're on social media it would be great if you could share the main (2nd) link and spread the word.

The plan is to carry out a server move of the complete site

The time scale/window is currently 4-6 hours , however there is a chance that the change over may take a bit longer to flow through for some depending on location/isps etc

Work has been done and is ongoing to try and ensure that this move goes smoothly as possible

Planed start to the move is 23:00 hrs tonight (monday) the site will be turned off then and the move will start

cheers

mike

https://www.britishlegion.org.uk/get-involved/poppy-appeal

The night where there may be a chance of a 1 hour spot going at events run by not so aware promoters

So look out for people anxiously glancing at their watches with a 50 box half hidden under the table, ready to save the day

Clocks go back Sunday 2am

https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/topics/when-do-clocks-go-back

On the last Sunday of October in the UK, the clocks go back by one hour.

It may feel like a long time since the blue skies of summer, but the moment when the clocks go back marks the end of British Summer Time (BST). 

Good news: it also means an extra hour in bed.

An easy way to remember which way the clocks change is to think of the seasons: in spring the clocks ‘spring forward', while in autumn they 'fall back'.

The clocks will go back in the UK on 27 October 2024 at 2am.

BBC iPlayer in the music category , with the 100 Club and other venues , and possibly the first Irish Lady of Soul .

Here's hoping you have clear skies.

Costa Del Sol, etc. when you buy a 10 Euro Renfe pass via the website / app, does it download a QR code?

then...at the station(s) is there a QR reader?

TIA

ken

It's ok, songs predictable, it's grim, not quite as good as the first, tests the nerves at times  it's a musical, but there's a rendition of The Joker (Byron Peterson Combo) a copy of which I have in my collection, surprised to see it in there, they Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix  butchered it but fitted the movie. The original here

https://youtu.be/4rySsTg6QFo?si=pyHR7mAFi5RLo6UP

msm quote/link

'Online retailer eBay has scrapped fees for private sellers across almost all of its categories as it attempts to keep fast-growing rivals such as Depop and Vinted at arm’s length.

The move means eBay’s UK sellers no longer have to pay transaction fees, except for cars, motorcycles and other vehicles.'

'On Tuesday, eBay said its move, which has taken effect immediately, meant private sellers would no longer pay so-called final value fees or regulatory operating fees when they sold on the site.'

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/oct/01/online-retailer-ebay-scraps-fees-for-private-sellers-in-uk

'I would like to introduce to you the music of Silky Wilford.
An amazing British composer and singer, but always too busy working too hard to put the deserved attention on promoting her own songs.
She's heavily soul-neosoul-r&b-jazz influenced, so I think you guys will definitely appreciate her music.

Her spotify profile, with 4 singles, is Silky Wilford, on this link:'