Nicola Farquhar

Good morning everyone, I've got a big favour to ask. I’ve been contacted by a mum of an autistic girl asking for help. As a family they are having a pretty tough week. Their dog has sadly had major eye surgery resulting in the loss of them both. On top of this she has lost her little bear who is her best friend and comfort. Mum has tried everything to find a replacement bear, but can’t find this particularly one ‘Abbie’ anywhere. You can buy other bears of this type online. Could I please kindly ask if anyone knows where mum can find another bear, The bears name is Abbie and is a Snuggle Friends Hunter price bear, can I kindly ask that you retweet so that we can hopefully find a new bear for this little girl.

@Asda_DMChatHelp no manned tills again and a huge queue for the self service tills not how I want to spend my Saturday when will someone make the byker store sort it out. They can't use the usual not enough customers excuse today

@NTCouncilTeam your team did some work on the pavements in our street over a week ago. The old slabs are still piled on the road are you planning to remove them before they cause an accident (NE28 8DW)

@AtlanticGranny @autcareandshare I'd second @Butlins not sure which would be nearest but I like Skegness best and uf Ryan likes animals there are some fab zoos not too far away

@autcareandshare Morning. You may enjoy a break at Butlins with full entertainment programme and choice of dining plans. Have attached a link for Minehead butlins.com/booking/search…

Good morning all, im still undecided on what to do for Ryan's 30th birthday in December this year, I'd love to take Ryan on a cruise but a cruise in December means it may not stop at the various ports,which would upset Ryan, does anyone have any ideas, ideally all inclusive, im starting to favour a UK holiday as its so close to Christmas( birthday is the 9th)and I need to guarantee the entertainment for that time of year too. Thoughts please.

@ed_objective Definitely

A school has just posted saying the son of Rachel, from Traitors, goes to their school and that he hadn't said a word re results. The info they posted was: R's surname Her son's name His year group Profile shows the town. She's just won £47+K. Safeguarding, anyone?🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️

@CrazyVibes_1 They're amazing jealousy makes bad words come of peoples mouths. You're daughter is all that matters and they do look like they were expensive. Someone will steal this idea and make a fortune

I made these for my daughter's engagement party last weekend, and now I'm wondering if I should have just bought real centerpieces because half the family kept making comments about them being "too cute" for such an important occasion. The whole thing started because she's been planning this party on practically no budget - her fiancé is still in school and she's working two jobs just to pay rent. When she mentioned skipping centerpieces altogether to save money, I couldn't stand the thought of her special day looking bare, so I spent three nights hot-gluing tulle and cutting out tiny bow ties from leftover scrapbook paper. I thought they turned out adorable, and the flowers from my garden made them look expensive even though the whole project cost me maybe fifteen dollars. But then her future mother-in-law made this comment about "store-bought looking more professional" and my own sister asked if I was "sure this was the vibe we were going for." Now I keep second-guessing myself and wondering if I embarrassed my daughter instead of helping her. The weird part is, I posted pictures of them in a crafting group on a shop before the party, and everyone there was asking if I'd make custom sets to sell. Maybe I should have trusted those opinions instead of letting my family's comments get in my head. My daughter loved them, and that should be all that matters, right? Sometimes I think we forget that handmade doesn't mean less-than, it means made with love. Credit - rajae argotic

I understand that your drivers like to be close to customers doors but abandoning the vehicle in the middle of a main road when there is clearly space nearby is unacceptable please advise your driver of this NE28 10.30 a.m. luckily access wasn't required by emergency services!

Come on @asda wasn't in last Saturday but the two weeks before that no manned checkout at byker store now again today . But they can do it as a woman just demanded it get opened and hey presto . Come on they need to do better

@autcareandshare You do a great job xx

This week was undoubtedly my busiest week since returning to work on top of a very busy work week im also juggling transport problems for one daycentre ( Ryan goes to two) and taking Ryan back and forth to the other and been took my other son to a hospital appointment in Bristol after work took me over two hours to get back home due to a accident on the M5, and im having a few personal problems with DWP, so yeah a challenging week.

@susanlewisbooks thanks so much I'd got into a real reading funk as work was /is so manic finally got the chance to get into the new Cristy Ward, loved it especially the cameo from an old favourite

@autcareandshare It doesn't i inherited responsibility for someone after his mum died and the jumping through hoops never seems to end even though the manager at his supported living does a lot of it

Ryan's had a great first week back to his daycentres, behind the scenes im trying to secure transport ready for next Thursday and friday, this is disabilities and adult social care, the forms the assessments the renewal of various disability support, never ends, never stops, autism, disabilities dont stop at 16 or 18, the media tells people that benefits and support are handed out like candy, anyone that thinks that has no understanding just how difficult it is to apply for the very basics in help and support.

@asda no manned tills on a Saturday morning for the second week in a row. If I'm going to have to scan my own shopping regularly I'll need to be paid i can also happily wander round doing nothing much like your manager

@asda no manned tills at byker superstore yet manger is wandering round having lovely chats with staff. Here's a novel idea put him on a till so he can chat to customers

@charliersmith1 Well done xxx

Being honest, I’m not in a good place mentally or physically today. But I’ve made it out of house, so marathon #4… let’s do this!! 😊 justgiving.com/page/charlie-s…

@davejthorp George was the stand out for me tonight.He hasn't really been on my radar at all but tonight i suddenly realised how far he's actually come... That charleston was epic

Use this post to discuss both of George and Alexis’ Semi Final routines for your chance to win a £20 Amazon voucher #SCD #Strictly #StrictlyComeDancing #StrictlySpoiler

@TheMekon_Venus My dad loves bounty but no one else does in our house

I’ve got a box of Celebrations chocolates open. The Bounty always gets left by everyone. Is the Bounty anyone’s favourite? Does anyone know anyone that buys a bounty chocolate. Bar? I’ve never met anyone that’s a huge fan.

@MrPitbull07 Good for you!

At first we bought separate beds for each of our 3 dogs, but they refused to be separated. Eventually we gave up

@annmarielawson1 @alzheimerssoc Love how people like your Aunt make a hospital trip into a positive experience because they work there many of my ladies where I work claim to work there... a few own the place too love them all

This is my 85 year old aunt. She’s had a fall, been taken to hospital, let back out again, and as far as she is concerned she did a bank shift to help the doctor out…..she was a brilliant nurse in her day. Today her #Alzheimer’s hasn’t made me quite so sad @alzheimerssoc