u/captainmiao-

A all, I am going to prepare for my SQE 2 and thinking of changing my provider from BPP since I wasn't happy with them at all.

I have heard good things about ulaw and qlts and wondered if any of you guys who have used their services for SQE2 had any feedback.

Alternately, has anyone attempted and passed SQE2 without a training provider ?

I would appreciate all the help and advice i can get on this .

Thank you x

What activities would you suggest doing as a group of 4? I really like escape rooms but have already been to the one in the city centre and near the ice slope place.

Liked lazer tag but I think I enjoyed that with a bigger group.

We go for bowling, arcade games , axe throwing, shuffle board, darts often.

Do not want to go go karting....... it seems very scary!

Is there an activity that I have somehow missed that you would suggest please? Thank you x

I have noticed there is an increase in the number of homeless people in the city centre. They were fine before but I notice that they have become very aggressive. They fight amongst themselves all the time and perch on doorsteps of residential buildings. Its a pain to get in and out because they aren't kind about being "disturbed" there.

I also notice that they dont take kindly to a no when you dont have cash to spare for them and yell angrily ..... Especially if I am alone or with another girlfriend, less so if I am with another guy.

Its not just with words only. They try and glare to intimidate you and muttered constantly. Its very clear that most of them are under the influence. I have seen them with needs etc and have reported them to the police but they do not seem to do anything about it .

What can we do to make it safer? Carry on reporting to the police or is there an organisation that can help them sober up and stay off the street ?

Edit: so many of you have shared that you have had similar experiences. I am going to write to the police and the council so that they can do something to improve the situation. I hope they make Leeds city safe and help the society flourish

What is the consensus here ? I know loads of people prefer baths because its relaxing but all I see is something I will need to clean everyday and a trip hazard.

I like walk in showers that I can atleast clean weekly and just squeedgee after my use. Bonus, I dont have the mission impossible theme playing in my mind as I precariously step out or into the shower praying to God that I dont slip.

All estate agents seem to scoff and say people don't really prefer walk in showers and most have tubs ( this is here in Leeds) but generally independent landlords seem to be nicer . One even re did the bathroom and replaced the tub with a walk in shower after I had stayed there for a year at my request. ( granted the bathrooms needed to be done and they were going to redo it like for like but agreed to swap the tub for a shower tray).

I ask because that was a one bed but I am in need of a two bed now and facing snobby EAs.

What is everyone else's take on it ?

I keep going back ti Thailand because I love the vibe. Yes Bangkok is nice and I liked certain areas within Bangkok but I would pick smaller islands or cities . The locals were friendly and laid back, amazing food and everything seemed very green and un touched.

We drove a scooter to all our destinations, the beaches were basically empty and free and everyone was really laid back and chilled . There were hardly any shops or malls, just good food and drink and lots of nature. A lot of cafes shut down at like 4 o.m. on random days because they didnt feel like opening it ( LOL but also, goals !)

Went to Vietnam and it was great but I did struggle as a vegetarian. Bar that, I think it was a lovely place. Kind and hospitable people. Great coffees. I did avoid the bigger cities though so cannot speak for the experience in those

Would you recommend any cities that can offer a similar vibe ? I heard north east India is really good for this too ?

I have Japan in mind too, picked out certain cities i want to visit ( I understand being veggie will be a challenge but I am hoping I won't get food poisoning there)

I always watch these videos of people just going about their day and going for walks in forests (bonus if there is a stream nearby) . It would be nice to experience some nature and tranquility braided into modern life and comforts. My husband and I live in England and would love to go to Japan one day.

Aside from the touristy stuff, we just like to walk around and discover places ,often with no agenda. We try and book boutique hotels or ones in nicer neighbourhoods and like to discover places on foot. Its nice to stumble upon lovely cafes, eateries , art galleries completely by chance. Its always such a treat to be able to just have a nice conversation with locals.

Do you know which places in Japan can offer this laid back vibe ?

I would want to stay in a quaint little air bnb but not fussed.

Another thing worth noting is that both my husband and I are of Indian origin and vegetarians but we do eat eggs. Would food be a challenge for us ?

Anyone know how to play go and up for meeting playing the Game sometime in August in the City Centre ?

I know the basic rules but I clearly suck and dont know any strategies. I thought it would be fun to play this game with someone as opposed to the usual robot I play with , who whoops me without any mercy every time .