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What are some stores in London to buy a small, but meaningful gift for my boyfriend's and I one year anniversary?

We are celebrating in London on the 29th. I was thinking about something personalized, like a keychain or necklace in which I would add something about us inside.

Or, if you have suggestions of stores where I can buy something niche, special or unique, please let me know.

He is carrying a small bag on his way back to our home country, so it can't be something big. Thanks!

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u/Brukaliffoo — 1 day ago

How do I stop a fox shitting on my front doorstep?

I’m hoping someone here has dealt with this before because I’m getting seriously fed up lol.

For a while I thought it was someone’s dog coming into my front garden and shitting on the paving, but I checked my Ring doorbell and turns out it’s a fox. Last night it was on there at about 4am, and sure enough I woke up this morning to another steaming pile on the doorstep.

I understand foxes are territorial, so I’m guessing it’s just decided my front garden is a great place to do its business. This definitely isn’t the first time I’ve woken up to a steaming pile either.

Has anyone actually found something that stops them coming back? I’ve seen the usual suggestions about sprays, citrus, ultrasonic deterrents etc., but I’m wondering if anyone has tried something that genuinely works.

I’m not looking to harm it, I just want the little bastard to choose somewhere else to shit.

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u/Funny-Weather4900 — 5 days ago

Where can I get an old computer ?

I want to learn how to programme and looking for an old free PC. Any help in pointing me in the right direction would be greatly appreciated.

I've tried gumtree, Freecycle and olio so far.

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u/DimensionalFruit — 4 days ago

Spots for young people around Willesden Green?

Hi, just moved between Willesden Green and Dollis Hill station (new to London). I’ve gone down the high road with my partner and the bars we’ve found have all been full of old blokes (we’re both in our 20s) and some seeming a bit rough.
Wondering if anyone had suggestions of spots to go to as from my searches I feel stumped, would like to have a nice local.

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u/SoManyUsernamsTaken — 7 days ago

Workshop/experience for date night?

Any recommendations for a workshop/skills/creative to do with my wife as part of a date night/day?

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u/Decadentslug — 7 days ago

Tote bag/something exclusive to London?

I am in need of a new every day canvas tote bag and I’m wondering if there are any London brands that aren’t available in the US/exclusive to London ? Just something unique to bring home as a souvenir basically.

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u/IllEfficiency4890 — 10 days ago

Where can I buy a pair of Solar Eclipse Glasses?

I have left it late and they have sold out on the Royal Museum Greenwich website. I will only order from reputable sources so does anyone have any idea where I can get a pair please?

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u/SummerSollstice — 11 days ago