Worth knowing about if your local council is refusing to provide allotments.
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Edw7/8/36
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Edw7/8/36
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Are you looking for alternative lighting, have you considered paraffin lamps?
There's a couple of different types, basic differences are pressurised and non pressurised. Coleman and Tilley lamps are pressurised and (for paraffin, kerosene and diesel) they use a preheat system to get the vapour to the flashpoint temperature which then uses a mantle to produce a long lasting bright flame light. A traditional storm lantern doesn't use pressure and uses a wick, they are designed so that high winds don't extinguish the flames, hence their name.
I will be listing more potential bargains for various lanterns and also, eventually, links/videos for maintenance and repar.
There's a couple of different types, basic differences are pressurised and non pressurised. Coleman and Tilley lamps are pressurised and (for paraffin, kerosene and diesel) they use a preheat system to get the vapour to the flashpoint temperature which then uses a mantle to produce a long lasting bright flame light. A traditional storm lantern doesn't use pressure and uses a wick, they are designed so that high winds don't extinguish the flames, hence their name.
I will be listing more potential bargains for various lanterns and also, eventually, links/videos for maintenance and repar.
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First starter, described as needs a new pump which is available online, I'd suggest replacing the seals too.
Coleman dual fuel lantern.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/187040772517
Coleman dual fuel lantern.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/187040772517
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Coleman Duel Fuel Lantern
Coleman Duel Fuel Lantern, can’t get it to work, definitely needs a new pump. SPARES OR REPAIR only.
If you have Facebook look on marketplace for lanterns for sale near you.
Example https://www.facebook.com/share/1XLv6eZuSt/
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I have one of these, you cannot imagine how beautiful it is to sit outside the van on an evening with a lamp glowing whilst reading a book and having a drink.
https://www.facebook.com/share/16HzPVMaEH/
I have one of these, you cannot imagine how beautiful it is to sit outside the van on an evening with a lamp glowing whilst reading a book and having a drink.
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https://foodfindershub.co.uk/
The Food Finders Hub is a free online platform dedicated to connecting communities with fresh, local food sources across the UK. Whether you’re looking for farm shops, growers, markets, or artisan food producers, our directory makes it easy to find high-quality, sustainable food options close to you.
The Food Finders Hub is a free online platform dedicated to connecting communities with fresh, local food sources across the UK. Whether you’re looking for farm shops, growers, markets, or artisan food producers, our directory makes it easy to find high-quality, sustainable food options close to you.
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Log burner.
Clarke barrel log burner, with extras, used, £50 Sheffield.
https://www.facebook.com/share/1FvB4bviTi/
Clarke barrel log burner, with extras, used, £50 Sheffield.
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Tilley lamp
VINTAGE TILLEY LAMP X246 LANTERN LAMP 1940s/1950s/ not had it working as seller claims 'doesn't know how to work it' so will need some renovation £20 ono collection only from S41, Chesterfield area.
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VINTAGE TILLEY LAMP X246 LANTERN LAMP 1940s/1950s/ not had it working as seller claims 'doesn't know how to work it' so will need some renovation £20 ono collection only from S41, Chesterfield area.
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Heritage seeds
Chilternseeds
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Buy Flower Seeds, Vegetable Seeds, Plants, Hanging Baskets | Chiltern Seeds
Chilternseeds
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Buy Flower Seeds, Vegetable Seeds, Plants, Hanging Baskets | Chiltern Seeds
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So warmer weather is here, gardening season and ultimately water rationing at times for many. It's also a fantastic time to look back on winter and implement those tweaks and changes to make next winter better....
Heating.
What about a diesel heater that you can switch on remotely from your bed on those cold mornings?
What about a log burner, either a new one or look out for those bargains online.
Water.
Do you have enough, what about more catchment or finding another source?
Leaks and damp, make use of the longer days and dryer weather now rather than the dark, wet winter days.
There's always plenty to do.
Heating.
What about a diesel heater that you can switch on remotely from your bed on those cold mornings?
What about a log burner, either a new one or look out for those bargains online.
Water.
Do you have enough, what about more catchment or finding another source?
Leaks and damp, make use of the longer days and dryer weather now rather than the dark, wet winter days.
There's always plenty to do.
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Major power outages have been reported across large areas of Europe in France, Spain and Portugal. These areas are also good for solar power as are we in England at the moment but you can be sure that the majority of people had no provisions for backup power. Remember it's not just your domestic systems that need power, it's also many more including petrol pumps and water processing and pumping along with banking/ATMs and EPOS (retail) systems.
It can happen.
It does happen.
What will you do?
It can happen.
It does happen.
What will you do?
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Regarding power outages and other events it's worthwhile noting that in the event, they may be reliant on our reactions and to use them against us so be extremely cautious and thoughtful, spread positivity and peace rather than fear and disruption.
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Generators.
If I was on a budget and wanted a backup generator to power just essentials such as a freezer for a few hours each day I would probably buy something like this one.
Remember you'll also need oil and fuel, and do the first oil change sooner rather than later because you're 'rinsing' out anything left from manufacturing and bedding in...so buy a couple of litres of oil and not just one.
https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clarke-pg2500a-euro5-22kva-320v-petrol-generat/
If I was on a budget and wanted a backup generator to power just essentials such as a freezer for a few hours each day I would probably buy something like this one.
Remember you'll also need oil and fuel, and do the first oil change sooner rather than later because you're 'rinsing' out anything left from manufacturing and bedding in...so buy a couple of litres of oil and not just one.
https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clarke-pg2500a-euro5-22kva-320v-petrol-generat/
Quicky on petrol generators.
They prefer E5 over E10, that's superunleaded rather than standard unleaded.
When filling with oil you usually fill to the edge (or close) of the oil fill port.
To drain the oil for an oil change there's often a nut in the engine casing at the side/bottom, likely under the fill port depending on engine block.
The air filter is normally a piece of sponge inside a plastic box near the choke, they work better at trapping dirt if they are 'damp' from oil. Take out the sponge, drip some oil onto it and squeeze it so the oil is absorbed.
The choke lever often needs to be in the 'on' position when first starting but off soon after.
There's likely a fuel shutoff valve/lever so check that is on for use and off when not.
Don't be surprised if it takes a few pulls to get it going first time. Some have electric start if you have a bad back and some of them are even remote controlled.
Any problems or questions just ask.
They prefer E5 over E10, that's superunleaded rather than standard unleaded.
When filling with oil you usually fill to the edge (or close) of the oil fill port.
To drain the oil for an oil change there's often a nut in the engine casing at the side/bottom, likely under the fill port depending on engine block.
The air filter is normally a piece of sponge inside a plastic box near the choke, they work better at trapping dirt if they are 'damp' from oil. Take out the sponge, drip some oil onto it and squeeze it so the oil is absorbed.
The choke lever often needs to be in the 'on' position when first starting but off soon after.
There's likely a fuel shutoff valve/lever so check that is on for use and off when not.
Don't be surprised if it takes a few pulls to get it going first time. Some have electric start if you have a bad back and some of them are even remote controlled.
Any problems or questions just ask.
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