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  1. Chunky AC

    Scams: telephone, email, texts 2022

    I was under the impression that if goods are faulty or not as described, (incorrect size delivered are not as described) the can be returned at the dealers expense. The dealer should provide you with a preprinted label. To affix to the parcel.
  2. Chunky AC

    Worst car of the 1960's

    My worst company car was a Lancia Gamma, 1980ish. Seats started fraying within days of delivery, starter ring came off flywheel. I could go on fortunately I left the company for a different job. My three best cars, for comfort, Citroën BX, Freelander commercial AUTOMATIC. and the current car...
  3. Chunky AC

    Worst car of the 1960's

    How things have changed!
  4. Chunky AC

    Chemists

    I can recall going to the newsagents on Coleshill Street, for my grandma, for a quarter ounce snuff, memories Ahhh.
  5. Chunky AC

    Chemists

    Good to see the illustration of Hedges L260 Snuff. L260 came about as the result of a private prescription. The prescription was recorded in private prescription ledger “L” page number 260. Hence the name. It was made in the warehouse at the rear of of the Dale End shop. Anyone entering the...
  6. Chunky AC

    Gone out of fashion

    Anyone remember “Famel,” cough syrup, best thing ever for bronchitis or chesty coughs. it was removed from production by the EU, because it contained a coal tar based ingredient. One product that’s still around and that I use on a daily basand have done for sixty years is “Vosene“ hair shampoo...
  7. Chunky AC

    ASTON ROAD

    Correct
  8. Chunky AC

    Market Hall 1835 - 1963

    My recollection was that it was a bomb, see pics on #225
  9. Chunky AC

    Market Hall 1835 - 1963

    Yes I also remember it. Found it fascinating.
  10. Chunky AC

    Old Pictures of Erdington (needing attention please)

    Must be late 1960’s as the flyover is part of Spaghetti
  11. Chunky AC

    Camera / Photographic shops

    I agree Richard, I am very fortunate living South Yorkshire we have fantastic independent family run camera shop, Harrison’s Sheffiel. Staff that live photograph. Excellent service and advice. Chunky. Ac
  12. Chunky AC

    Camera / Photographic shops

    Cecil Jacobs, we’re major competitors to Jessops in Leicester. They had photo department within the chemists shop. chemist shops were also major Photographic retailers. Doctors chemist on Nechells Green had a specialist photographic department, and we’re major Leica, Bolex,and Eumig stockists...
  13. Chunky AC

    Commonwealth Games, Birmingham 2022

    I cannot see where £30m has been spent! I would be ashamed if I was having to sign off this contract, and who agreed to the planning permission. What happens when the rust has washed off the panels onto the pavement. Alf.C
  14. Chunky AC

    Scams: telephone, email, texts 2022

    Regular occurrence on Amazon, conned into Prime membership, next time it happens wait until you get to the checkout, there is an option to go for charged or special delivery options without Prime. Alf.C
  15. Chunky AC

    Scams: telephone, email, texts 2022

    I enjoy the calls from India, supposedly calling from Microsoft, my record for keeping a caller from Microsoft on the phone was half an hour. Could have been longer but the bathroom required a visit. They usually hang up on me, when I eventually explain that I have a Mac computer. I always ask...
  16. Chunky AC

    Scams: telephone, email, texts 2022

    Tell your mom to get a referral from her GP to the local Hospital Audiology department. Hearing aids are available free on the NHS. As are the batteries. I get tremendous service from my local service.
  17. Chunky AC

    Commonwealth Games, Birmingham 2022

    Sounds well thought out. Just like Sheffield, access by public transport only.
  18. Chunky AC

    Commonwealth Games, Birmingham 2022

    My Apologies, I had not seen the article,
  19. Chunky AC

    Commonwealth Games, Birmingham 2022

    Apologies I had not read the article
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