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I'm new to Berlin and I've just moved into a furnished apartment. I'm lucky that most things are already here, but I still need to buy some household things that I don't have. No furniture, but things like bedding, cushions, random cooking items, small electrical appliances like iron, toaster, food processor, etc.

Other than IKEA, which shops sell things like this at a reasonable price for decent quality stuff? I'm not looking for the cheapest possible options, but I don't need anything too fancy either.

I'm happy to buy appliances online (any recommendations for the best online stores?) but I'd want to buy the bedding, cushions and cooking stuff in person as I'm quite picky.

I've moved to Germany for a new job and they told me in advance that I needed proof of vaccination against measles. I had the vaccine as a child but I don't have any record of that, so I went to a clinic in my previous country and got vaccinated, and emailed the proof to my new employer. I'm due to start my new job on Monday, and they emailed me yesterday to ask where the proof of my second dose of the measles vaccine is. I only had one dose, I was told that's all that's required, but apparently in Germany they insist on 2 doses. I now have to have the second dose before I'm allowed to start working, and I'm supposed to start on Monday!

I have no idea where you go for vaccines here - I emailed my employer back to ask for guidance, but nobody replied. Can anyone recommend anywhere (preferably in Steglitz-Zehlendorf area) that's likely to be able to do the vaccination either at the weekend or on Monday, and tell me how it works - do I need an appointment or can I just walk in? I'm insured with TK, if that makes any difference, and I know it should be covered by them.

There are some gigs I'd like to go to at Columbiahalle and Columbia Theater in the next few months, but I have some physical problems that mean standing up for a long time becomes very painful. My issues are still under investigation so I don't have any kind of disability card, although I could probably get a letter from my doctor if necessary.

Can anyone with similar issues or who has attended an event at either venue while suffering some kind of temporary injury tell me if it's possible to access a seat, or bring your own folding chair, even if you're not officially classed as disabled? The websites only talk about accessibility for wheelchair users, but there's nothing about people with mobility issues who don't use a wheelchair.

If you have experience of this at any other gig venues, that would also be useful to hear. Thanks!

There are some gigs I'd like to go to at Columbiahalle and Columbia Theater in the next few months, but I have some physical problems that mean standing up for a long time becomes very painful. My issues are still under investigation so I don't have any kind of disability card, although I could probably get a letter from my doctor if necessary.

Can anyone with similar issues or some kind of temporary injury, who has attended an event at either venue, tell me if it was possible to access a seat, or bring your own folding chair, even if you're not officially classed as disabled? The websites only talk about accessibility for wheelchair users, but there's nothing about people with mobility issues who don't use a wheelchair.

If you have experience of this at any other gig venues, that would also be useful to hear. Thanks!

My husband and I have decided we want to do more with our days off work, and we both have Deutschland tickets, so we'd like to start going on day trips outside of Berlin once or twice a month. We'd love to hear some recommendations for your favourite places to go for a day. We're based in the south west of the city, but we can travel anywhere. Our days off are usually weekends, but not always, so let us know if something is better to do on a weekday.

It would be just the two of us, no kids or pets. We're into food, nature, history, art, relaxing, swimming, water activities and gentle walking (I have a health issue that means I can't walk for more than about 5km).

It'd also be great to hear recommendations for peaceful lakes that are good for swimming or kayaking, and not too busy. We wanted to go to a lake next week, but we were put off by people talking about algae, cercariae, crowds and expensive entrance fees, so we'll be very grateful if you can help us find somewhere that wouldn't involve any of those things!