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Paul came over really quickly and gave me a quote and removed all the rubbish with the minimum of fuss and bother. He also kept the house clean even though he had to bring a lot of rotten dirty rubbish through from the shed.

Health Matters had some a few days ago. I don't think there's any real evidence though that it can help hayfever. Bees tend to make honey from flowers, whereas hayfever is mostly caused by pollen from trees and grasses - although I guess there's a wide variety of things people could be allergic to. I've read a few articles recently about the problem possibly being made worse by mostly male trees being planted in cities https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/may/16/how-urban-planners-preference-for-male-trees-has-made-your-hay-fever-worse

I've just looked at their website and it has a make a donation button on it that goes through to a justgiving page. https://www.cschub.co.uk/

What are you talking about it's not an unreasonable price. They're ?3.59 on Ocado. https://www.ocado.com/products/ocado-organic-eggs-mixed-weight-307865011

Thanks Finderloo - they're Turkish Cypriots. Their son drove over today with supplies, they're well stocked up for now. Thanks James - the link on that site for accessing support doesn't work - do you know if they're still running that service? I'll try emailing them

I'll check, their English isn't great, so it's a bit hard to explain different options, but I'll try - thanks Pugwash

Thanks Sweetgirl that's a good idea. I've actually put a call out to friends and they're looking for items as well for them. Hopefully we can get it covered. Take care

I've been trying to get food for my elderly neighbours who are self isolating. They're too afraid to go out to the supermarket for the special older people hour. Does anyone know if there's anyway of getting home delivery for them. The supermarkets I've tried are all booked up. I'm not able to get everything they need at the moment from the shops.

You could try the below - quoted from this site: https://www.londonwildlifeprotection.org/found-an-animal/ Before calling us please: Ensure bird/animal is moved out of danger Place bird in a closed and ventilated cardboard box(make lots of holes) Place tissues under the bird to help soak any droppings Put bird/animal in a safe place at room temperature Place a bowl of water for bird/animal to drink to prevent dehydration Do not feed pigeons meat/dairy products Do not squirt water into the mouths of birds or animals; it will make them ill and may kill them Then Call LWP on 07909 795064 In the past we've take birds to this rescue (see below) - more details on their website http://www.savethepigeons.org/sickbirds.html 8 Vermont Road Sutton Surrey SM1 3EQ

I've phoned the person from the lost section and given her the details

Thanks first mate - will check

There was a dog - with badly injured front leg on the bit of East Dulwich Grove between Half Moon Lane and the turn off to Dulwich Village. Last seen at 7.20. I was cycling on my way to work when I spotted him/her. I stopped and tried to approach but it kept running away. When I phoned a friend to help I lost sight of it. I spent about 15mins cycling up and down trying to find it but had no luck. I'll try to phone the RSPCA in my break this morning. The dog ginger/red colour, quite large and long legged. It's front leg is badly injured, and it can't walk on it. It is very thin and frightened. I'll look again on my way home. I think I must have frightened it more and it went to hide in someone's garden while I was calling someone to help.

Does anyone know where I might be able to buy a cheap or secondhand highback chair - so maybe a secondhand furniture shop that's relatively local (I've got a car so don't mind travelling a bit). I'm looking for one for my Dad - he's 93 and has mobility issues. Something link this http://www.primacare.co.uk/products/high-back-chairs/ I'm getting one made for his measurements but this will take 5-6 weeks - but the one that he currently has isn't suitable to keep using during this time. Also if anyone has one they want to sell or could rent one for a couple of months please also drop me a line - it would have to be a waterproof fabric if loaning so I can return in good state. My dad has dementia so can't use a rise/recliner.

Hi James I appreciate that you were responding to a genuine concern. But original post seemed an emotive appeal and I couldn't see any facts or studies quoted to back up their statement (also there may be some that support the view that crows cause issues for other species of birds but we also don't know this is happening on the Rye), I found the OP use of terms such as "preditory" and "cunning" worrying. My response (above) was primarily to the OP & the statement: "I am convinced a ruthless culling program should be initiated." I am concerned about certain species being categorised as "preditory" and "cunning". I found this a very worrying suggestion. I think it's a good idea to talk to the RSPB who I hope will echo what I said about the legality of a cull. I also think it might be a good idea to talk to London Wildlife Trust - although this isn't an area they manage my experience of them is that they have a very good understanding of how to support the natural environment. I work with them as part of one of jobs and will ask to see what they advise - they might have suggestions about ways of supporting other species of birds.

Re killing crows As far as I'm aware killing any wildbird is illegal, unless you have a licence. This doesn't have to be applied for but certain conditions need to be met. Mainly the bird (or animal) must be causing serious damage to your livestock or diseased and a threat to your livestock/crops https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/wild-birds-licence-to-take-or-kill-to-prevent-damage-or-disease Outside of the legality environmentally to justify anything like you are suggesting you'd need to do some sort of study to prove what you're saying is true and that the actions you're suggesting work in the long term. Examples of taking action like this dont seem to work out very well and I think it's better to let the ecosystem rebalance itself. Also I love the cunning crows on the Rye.

I didn't notice that they're both the same figures - does it state anywhere that it's a joint figure? Sorry I should have checked first (post in haste = repent in leisure!) Bic Basher Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > The figure quoted on the NHS Choices site for DMC > are for both surgeries in Crystal Palace Road and > Chadwick Road.