"Nick Maclaren" wrote in message
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So what I am asking is whether anyone can recommend a functional
strimmer (preferably mains electric) for rough lawn grass (i.e.
pasture type) and similar use. It need not handle woody plants,
and it would be better if it was fairly safe around shrubs.

B&Q in Peterborough are advertising 25% off a range of power tools and (I
think) garden machinery.