If you're going to widen your driveway & install new massive gates, first check that there are no bright red, immovable objects causing an obstruction.
Flushing Yorkshire puddings down toilets? Luxury. When we were young, we 'ad to get up at three in t'mornin' and dig great big 'ole in t'ground with teaspoon to clog t'drains with our puds, if we were lucky