The Rain Witch

I am putting together a pack on Walderslade for a group of school children and can't find much about the POW camp that I know was there during WWII. I know it's number was 117 and it was on Hook Meadow, opposite the Hook and Hatchet, now the Poachers Pocket. It wound up in June 1948, but I can't find when it started. Any info, however peripheral, would be gratefully received.

I have just inherited a beautiful wooden hand mirror. A relative says it's probably Victorian or Edwardian. (This is going on family folklore!)

The mirror has a woman painted on the back, wearing a flowing blue and gold dress, off the shoulders, with her hair up high,holding a vase full of flowers, and surrounded by a garland of painted flowers. On the front is a painting of the same flowers just below the glass. There are some more flowers on the bottom of the handle. I know it must be fairly old because the glass has tiny ripples in it.

Normally with stuff like this I would go by the dress of the woman on the back,but I have a suspicion that a historical portrait was put on the back. Did this actually happen?

Thank you very much in advance, I can give you further info if you want!

(And I'm sorry if this is the wrong category, I really couldn't find a good category for it!)

I wrote a debate for part of my English GCSE course, and I submitted it as a coursework essay, but my teacher says it must be rewritten into a proper essay. How can I do this?

(The motion of the debate is 'Clothes should not be overpriced because of a designer label')

Can somebody please tell me the word equation for butanoic (or butyric) acid + sodium hydrogencarbonate.Also, any tips on why sodium hydrogencarbonate would stop the acid smelling would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.

Can somebody please tell me the word equation for butanoic (or butyric) acid + sodium hydrogencarbonate.Also, any tips on why sodium hydrogencarbonate would stop the acid smelling would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.

I've just started using a tampon for my first time.The thing is,it really hurts,both when I was putting it in and when it is in.I'm pretty sure it's not too big for me,and I can't figure out why it should hurt so much!

This isn't my first period,or anything like it,so it can't be that.

I have long thick hair with a thick fringe.Got out of the shower this morning,and my fringe is flicking up and going everywhere!

I've tried straightening it,but it hasn't made much difference.Is there a method of straightening I should use?

How can I avoid drinking alcohol at parties?I am a 15 year old girl,and at every party I go to someone always starts pressuring me to get drunk.Quite apart from the fact that I don't like the taste of alcohol,my parents are incredibly strict about such things,and I have no desire to get grounded for the rest of my natural life!Also,I've heard way too many horror stories about people choking on their own vomit,and getting raped etc.

I've tried just saying "I don't want to,thanks" or "I don't like the taste" but it has no effect.If I said my parents would ground me,it would just be laughed at.Please help!

In Bluewater(big shopping centre in Kent) do any makeup stores stock the Miners brand?Also,the Colorsport one.

Can you say which shops please.Thankyou.

I've recently had a hard time with life,and sometimes at school I feel a strong urge to cry,because of all the issues.I'm a very private person,and I don't cry in public.Any tips for keeping the tears under control,and also good excuses in case I actually do cry.

Thanks.

I am 15,and think it is possible I have depression.These are my symptoms.Does this ring bells for anyone?

No energy,tired for a lot of the time.

Feel hopeless

Don't want to talk to people,other than a very few.

Suicidal thoughts

Selfharm in the past.(Stopped now,but still strongly tempted)

Crying for no particular reason.

Not enjoying food.Eating less than normal,sometimes feel sick while eating.

Unable to do anything while bad.

Feel theres no point to life,might as well die now,nobody would miss me.

Don't enjoy stuff that I used to.

Insecurity,worry that my friends are just faking being nice,that people are talking about me behind my back etc.

Cut people off that I used to be friendly with,often don't really want to, feels involuntary.

Scared of things irrationally.

This has been going on,getting gradually more severe, since May/June of this year,when it was triggered by exams.

I was trampolining yesterday and have sprained the ligaments in my right knee.I have been to the hospital,and am on crutches and 4 Paracetamol a day for pain+3 ibuprofen for swelling and inflammation.But I am still in a great deal of pain,and would like to know if this is normal,or is there a stronger painkiller,sold in England and suitable for a 15 yr old?

I'm waiting for some exam results,and I'm so nervous.I cant seem to settle to anything,and the waiting is killing me!

Standard relaxation stuff,like deep breathing has already been tried,so if anyone has any thing that works please tell me!!!

I know that serotinin,as a 'happy' endorphin tends to make people feel better,and that it is released during exercise,among other things. Is there a similar chemical that is a factor for mild-moderate depression?