Feb 12
The Oxfam book and music shop, in Wells, is appealing for volunteers to meet demand for a new fundraising venture, Oxfam’s Online Shop. Showcasing 120,000 donated one-off items, Oxfam’s Online Shop offers ethical shoppers the chance to use their purchasing power for good. The stock reflects a typical Oxfam high street store – donated clothes, …
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Feb 09
Last week, I gave you a primer on antique collecting lingo. one of the entries was ephemera. In case you missed it, ephemera is defined as paper collectibles that were meant to be thrown away after use. one good example would be valentines. If you’re like me, I seem to keep them. yes, I’m a …
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Jan 28
As you build up your stamp collection over time, you may develop a strong desire to show off your collection to other collectors, your friends, and family. You may even fantasize about showing your collection to people beyond your immediate circle of friends and family.Or maybe competitive exhibiting is more your fancy. The rewards may …
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Jan 27
Alcoholics Anonymous: For Hernando County locations, call (352) 683-4597. Alzheimer’s Association: The Florida Gulf Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association offers support groups at several locations: • 2:30 p.m. the first Thursday of each month, Oak Hill Hospital’s Senior Partners Club (behind the hospital), 11361 Cortez Blvd., Spring Hill. Jerry Fisher, (352) 688-4537. • 2:30 p.m. …
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Jan 26
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Jan 20
Published on Wednesday 11 January 2012 18:47 IF you’re looking for something to do or somewhere to go over the next few days, or if you’re thinking about starting a new course, here is our guide to what’s happening around the district. A circle dance for women group meets at Oddfellows Hall at 10.15am. the …
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Jan 08
Even even though antiques and collectibles are the most well-known categories on on the internet auction web sites, it is tough to solution even the simple query: what specifically is an antique, and what is a collectible?Antiques are typically unusual and are really worth a lot more – at least in the extended run. though …
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Dec 30
International students have a lot of good reasons for this . Among them is the remarkable top quality . The craftsmen usually invested years as apprentices and a life time to harness their skills. more mature vases are rarer, occasionally a vase can be unique and as a result is scarcity can …
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Dec 28
The building that houses Lou’s Antique Mall in downtown Danville has a new owner: the Industrial Development Authority of Danville Lou Ogden, proprietor of Lou’s Antique Mall, said she is pleased with the change, which will mean getting some needed repairs done to the building and having the city take over accident liability for the …
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Dec 26
BOISE — After the Boise City Council voted to ban smoking in bars, city parks, the Greenbelt and some parts of downtown, a ban on smoking in taxi cabs could be next. That’s just one of the changes proposed in Tuesday’s Boise City Council meeting that would affect taxis operating in Boise. All drivers would …
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