The Diary Room

[prettyxcool]

Thanks for all the advice, I wasn't going to go for a shiny dark one, but was thinking of a cream or beige colour. PXC, that's interesting that you b*ght from them! I'm in the same boat, narrow stairs and doors, and a tiny room I heard they were heavy pieces of furniture, but I would only need to move to clean as there is no where else in the room where the sofa could go.

I'm still trying to get to the showroom, but the tubes seem to be down every weekend

Yes, it took me a very long time, to find a supplier that sold sofas as flat pack and then make them up for you at a good value price! I am very happy with my sofas, still looking good after 5 years. I also went for a cream colour but in fabric, texture with a criss cross weave effect, soft to touch. I b*ght a 3 seater and a 2 seater, and they look fab. Hope the tubes are running again, long enough, to let you get there and see the ones you want.

[biggins]

Can anyone tell me if they have had more John Lewis coffee and cake vouchers sent to them after their initial 6 months of vouchers have ended?

I have only April left to use and if they don't issue more I was going to sign up in my husband's name to get another 6 months.

[Diane65]

Can anyone tell me if they have had more John Lewis coffee and cake vouchers sent to them after their initial 6 months of vouchers have ended?

I have only April left to use and if they don't issue more I was going to sign up in my husband's name to get another 6 months.

My last one is for March and I haven't been sent anymore. I do shop there but they don't ever ask for my card to scan.

[biggins]

Can anyone tell me if they have had more John Lewis coffee and cake vouchers sent to them after their initial 6 months of vouchers have ended?

I have only April left to use and if they don't issue more I was going to sign up in my husband's name to get another 6 months.

My last one is for March and I haven't been sent anymore. I do shop there but they don't ever ask for my card to scan.

Looks like we only get 6 then! Oh well it was good while it lasted. think I'll sign up in hubby's name and see if they send him 6 months.

I never wait for them to ask for the card I just hand it over when I am p*ying for any goods (not when using the vouchers) and they scan it for the points.

[Diane65]

I'll email them to ask plus I will start handing mine over to get the points.

[Ms Thrifty]

I was just wondering the same about the drink + cake vouchers! As these were advertised as one of the attractions of signing up, I rather thought (and hoped, obviously!) that they would be a permanent feature. Maybe they sent only 6 months' worth initially to gauge the level of take-up - though they haven't withdrawn the "free hot drink and paper daily" offer with the MyWaitrose card, yet the demand has clearly been too much in some ways: lots of broken drinks machines and shortage of newspapers.

As for using the card when b*ying things, I too always proffer it as I've never been asked. No sign yet of anything as a result, e.g the tailored offers which I think were mentioned, but it's early days yet and I've only had my card since late Autumn, and I must have been one of the first to sign up.

[Beate]

See, I wouldn't go out of my way for free cake, but I went all the way to Lewisham's Sainsbury's today for a free book with The Telegraph. Never mind that I still have about 20 unread books at home...

[prettyxcool]

Apparently the

my John Lewis is a membership card that helps us get to know more about you every time you shop, so that we can give you the rewards that are just right for you.

Also there is a monthly prize draw:
This month's prize draw
A selection of products from our Croft Collection

Every time you shop with us in March, you can be in with a chance to win a selection of products from our Croft Collection; beautiful and considered, with a relaxed feel, as featured in The Edit. The selection includes the Croft Feather cushion (coming soon), the Mango Wood Pebble serving board, the Culinary Concepts tall Venetian lantern, a Bronte Herringbone throw, a blue John Lewis Welsh lambswool throw, and a set of 4 La Rochere Perigord tumblers.

Simply make sure you use your my John Lewis card in store, or log in to your online account each time you b*y. With every £1 you spend in store or online, you'll earn an entry into our prize draw. There will be one draw in each of our shops, and one online. Please note that the colour may vary from the model shown.

Prize draw runs from now until 2359 on 31 March 2014. Offer open to my John Lewis members only. To enter the prize draw for purchases made in store, you must present your my John Lewis card to a John Lewis Partner prior to payment. For online entry, you must be logged into your my John Lewis account when you p*rchase. See full terms and conditions.
http://www.johnlewis.com/our-services/my-john-lewis

[Ms Thrifty]

I'm two-timing JL's cake today with some from a different source. Had very little sleep last night as I was late home from the theatre, but the forecast for today was so good that I was determined not to waste the opportunity to walk. So I've compromised by not doing a full day (it felt like it, though, what with the hills and the mud!) and am back having my afternoon tea at home instead.

[prettyxcool]

We have a supplier in Ukraine, this is what she has told us today:

The air is charged with spell of war here, so it feels like bombs can blow at any minute. I don't believe that it could be resolved in a peaceful way any more. Putin will not step back. We all are on the edge of a new global war. The UK will also be involved because of signed international agreements with Ukraine in 1996.

Be prepared for the worst.