You have found the UK's No1 Forum, dedicated to social matters, debating the news, and packed with discussions and files and chat across a very wide range of topics. Whether you want to find a new love, discuss politics, or find out what is happening around the UK this is the Forum for you.

Interesting Threads/Messages:

	Do you know what a "close" is? Find out in message #979458 entitled, A close in the Scotland message section.
	Read an account of one forum member's visit to Wales in message #981111 entitled, Luck or Fate in Wales? in the Wales message section.

Interesting Files:

	PEclipse.JPG, in the General library, contains two images of the 1999 eclipse as seen from Essex.
	webmail.txt, in the Essential Files library, gives basic instructions on setting up a webmail account to pick up your email using a standard web browser. Handy for checking your email while away from home - just as long as you make a few preparations BEFORE you leave. These instructions are for 'Classic' users. (CS2000 users already have webmail access)

This is the place to discuss any Information Technology related topic.

Interesting Threads/Messages:

	Accessing newsgroups is being discussed in message #141019 entitled, newsgroups in the Internet message section.
	How to have your website redirected to another URL is explained in message #141131 entitled, HTML redirect? in the WWW/HTML/Java message section.

Interesting Files:

	PICTHIS.EXE, located in the MMedia/Graphics library, lets you create Windows' screen savers.
	VMPEG17.EXE, located in the MMedia/Graphics library, is a program to playback mpeg (.mpg) files.

You will find this Forum is packed with UK Medical Professionals, and those who wish to talk with them. Please do bear in mind that the Forum is a discussion area, and not a replacement for seeing your Doctor.

Interesting Threads/Messages:

	Was the court correct in ruling that conjoint twins are to be separated in order to save the life of one at the expense of the other? Share your views in message #92602 entitled, Conjoint twins located in the General Discussion message section.
	Scientists have identified how parents who smoke make their children more likely to have heart disease or a stroke. Read the details in message #92786 entitled, News Smokers' families located in the News & Info message section.

Interesting Files:

	INVPATH.TXT (located in the Patients/Self Help library) is an excerpt from "THE INVISIBLE PATH TO SUCCESS: Seven Steps to Understanding and Managing The Unseen Forces Shaping Your Life," by Robert Scheinfeld.
	AMBADDR.TXT (located in the First Aid/Ambulance library) lists UK Ambulance Service Addresses, telephone and fax numbers in TXT format. Believed correct as of 23.10.98.

UKMONEY is one place where you can read and write about money without drowning in MLM adverts or get rich quick schemes, and with the emphasis on the pound rather than the dollar. UKMONEY is designed to be a place where those in the Finance Industries can come together and exchange messages with others in the field, and also a place where the layperson can ask questions about finance and benefit from the experience of other members.

Interesting Threads/Messages:

	Is wine a good investment? Join in the discussion about this in message #5037 entitled, Commodities: wine located in the General Discussion message section.
	Is it better to take a company car or monthly payment? Share your views in message #5019 entitled, CompanyCarorMoneyinLieu in the General Discussion message section.

Interesting Files:

	PB98IR2.HTM (located in the General library) is a press release about self assessment for companies, reproduced with Treasury consent.
	PB98IR1.HTM (located in the General library) is a press release 25th November 1997, announcing plans to abolish ACT and move larger companies to quarterly payments on account, reproduced with Treasury consent.

This is the place to discuss UK policing. Despite a perceived lack of esteem in some quarters, the UK Police service is still considered the best in the world, and is the envy of many countries. Here you can meet and debate with those involved in the job. We have officers here ranging from Constable to Chief Constable, and almost every UK police force is represented, along with others from all corners of the world.

Interesting Threads/Messages:

	Should cannabis be made legal? Share your views in message #37547 entitled, drugs/law located in the Drugs/DARE message section.
	Recently, the Devon and Cornwall police have instructed that calls from ethnic minorities and homosexuals must be given priority over white folks and heterosexuals, as they are seen to be members of vulnerable groups. Do you think this is racism against the 93% ethnic majority? Share your views in message #37322 entitled, Racist policemen found in the Ask the Police message section.

Interesting Files:

	SSP.TXT (located in the Other Agencies library) is a text file that explains the Statutory Sick Pay system.
	WHATIS_1.DOC (located in the Other Agencies library) is a Word document that answers some common questions about work-related stress. It explains what it is, and what you can do about it.

This is the place to discuss any UK Recreation related matters.

Interesting Threads/Messages:

	Do you know anything about an auto-immune system disorder which affects German Shepherds? Share your knowledge in message #69537 entitled, My German Shepherd located in the Dogs message section.
	Is anyone interested in regular non-competitive bike rides in the country lanes and byways around Basingstoke? Join in message #69607 entitled, Basingtoke, Hants located in the Cycling/Athletics message section.

Interesting Files:

	HSETRAIN.TXT (located in the Dogs library) is a brief file on a few do's and dont's on housetraining a puppy.
	Are you thinking about breeding dogs? You may want to read the file Breeding.txt (located in the Dogs library) before you begin.

This is the place where UK Professionals meet and where others seek their views. This highly successful mix of people from all aspects of professional life is one of the strongest communities on the CompuServe system. Many here have worked with one another to enhance the quality of their professional careers.

Interesting Threads/Messages:

	Message #331822 entitled, Substandard jewellery located in the Ask a Lawyer message section, provides some advice to a member who purchases a pearl necklace. After it was worn just a few times, the lacquer began to peal off.
	What recourse does one have if their property is stolen in a foreign country. Read what others are saying and share your views in message #331912 entitled, Compensation from France located in the Ask a Lawyer message section.

Interesting Files:

	CONSULTC.TXT (located in the Computing/IT library) provides details of a National association of Independent Consultants who wish to expand their Network.
	REGINT.TXT (located in the Educators/Governors library) contains information on GlobaLien's Students Accommodation Services in London.

Chat about what's going on in the world of UK sport here on the UK Sport Forum. Exchange messages with fellow sports enthusiasts all over the world.

Interesting Threads/Messages:

	Share your views about the Sydney 2000 Olympics in the Olympics message section.
	Share your football predictions for this year in the Football message section.

Interesting Files:

	FLY_UK.TXT (located in the Sailing/Water library) is a text file that lists WWW sites specialising in fly fishing in the UK.
	SYLLABUS.TXT (located in the Motor Sports library) is the current syllabus to be used in the UK learner driver theory test starting from July 1st 1996.

Do you know a good joke or riddle? Do you want to hear a good joke? Or do you just want to hang out with all the mad dogs and Englishmen? This is the place to be!

Interesting Threads/Messages:

	New research shows that chocolate does not increase cholesterol and may in fact be good for the heart. Read all about it in message #138545 entitled, Chocoholics ahoy! in the Mad Dogs&Englishmen message section.
	Heard a good joke lately? Or, do you want to hear a good joke? Check out the Jokes message section.

Interesting Files:

	parent.txt (located in the Jokes library) contains some definitions of everyday words that every parent needs to know.
	SCOTLAND.TXT (located in the Wordplay library) contains a humourous Scottish Verse.

The UKFORUMs are the number one place for UK CompuServe members to meet and discuss any topic that is of interest to them. This is also the place for CompuServe members in other countries to find answers to questions on UK specific matters. Members from other countries will find a warm welcome awaiting them from all on the UKFORUMs and we look forward to hearing from you wherever you are.