Neighbours, nuptials & knitting needles – this week's MSE Forum highlights

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A few of this week's top threads

There were lots of recent conversations we appreciated. Here's a small selection:

• What are your tips for keeping wedding costs down?

• Why is a family pack of McVities chocolate digestives differently sized in Sainsbury’s and Morrisons?

• I booked a cruise with a mate but I can’t face 12 days of his snoring. What are my cancellation rights?

• I want to knit on my upcoming plane journey but know my knitting needles risk confiscation – what’s a good alternative?

What knitting alternatives can you suggest for a plane trip?

• Help me ditch fast fashion and save money

• What's the best-value option for procuring boxes for moving house?

• What are the pros and cons of a coal bunker?

New blog

Inspired by the ongoing Foodbank Donation Thread, we put together a new blog: Foodbank donation tips. Our friends at anti-poverty charity the Trussell Trust helped us with some extra information. 

Learn how to maximise your donations, find out what your local foodbank needs, save money on the items you buy and more. Got tips or questions of your own? Head to the Foodbank Donation Thread and get involved.

Photo of the week

How impressive is this handcrafted rag doll, brought into being by the talents of Florenceem? Named Flossy, the doll stands at 15 inches tall. See more like this in the No Craft Spending thread.

Please note: We love seeing your photos in the MSE Forum, but if you're uploading one, make sure it doesn't include any personally-identifiable information such as your face or address.

Money Moral Dilemma

Every week, the Money Tips email features a real-life Money Moral Dilemma (MMD for short). They're intended to encourage debate and, as such, they're usually among the most discussed threads each week.

You can find out what our MSE Forumites think and add your own two cents on the Money Moral Dilemma discussion thread. Heed the MSE Forum rules: keep it kind and keep it clean. Remember, there's a real person behind every dilemma.

Got a Money Moral Dilemma of your own? Email us at MMD@moneysavingexpert.com and it could be featured.

Latest comping wins

The Competitions Time board remains one of the busiest corners of the community, with dedicated compers sharing and discovering opportunities to win prizes. Here are a few examples from the most recent successes: kimthomasandaimee won £1000 to spend at Berghaus, Rebbie scored £200 from Bella magazine and Maro1586 won tickets to see Satinder Sartaaj in concert in Birmingham.

One lucky comper won tickets to a concert at Utilita Arena, Birmingham

Want to peek at some MSE Forum highlights from recent weeks?

• Wi-Fi, weedkiller & wayward meals (18 Aug 2023)

• Scrap, scaffolding & Spanish food (11 Aug 2023)

• Distrust, discounts & disinfectant (4 Aug 2023)

• Stethoscopes, stamps & stolen vans (21 July 2023)

• Cruises, comedy & corner sofas (14 July 2023)

Your two cents

Do you use the MSE Forum for comping? If so, how would you feel about a new tagging system for filtering competitions by type? We're keen for your thoughts and ideas, so please drop them in the thread.

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