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thank you, at last a constructive bit of info. Annie

indeed

thank you, this was the most helpful post i got on this

I am speaking to a financial advisor who has been recommended to me and feel i can trust. still, before signing on the dotted line, i feel i need someone to look over, in case there are hidden issues. anyone to recommend? thank you

i am in receipt of all i can get, j have been for years and learnt to manage. but #65 is still a big hit, and contestable. Ax

thank you, but i had gathered that! i needed constructive info, i live on a tiny income and paying what i think is a badly stout scheme is disproportionately crippling. this old lady has sucked many eggs...

thanks everyone, i am appealing as my representation was rejected. thinking of sending copy of my evidence and letters to the leader of the council. I am disabled and do not have the choice of walking, cycling or public transport. and on the lowest income. a fine is equivalent to my living expenses for a fortnight. I think i have got enough info to go on with. All best everyone Annie

i wonder if this is a way to create exclusive ghettoes???

I am appealing it, as i think i ought, using boomshake's letter as a template. i can't afford the escalation though. pension credit doesn't give me the luxury. thank you everyone for your contributions

I wonder if there is a specific group for this. I got done at the roundabout in College road in may. I hadn't driven that way since before the lockdown and was collecting food and supplies for SDCAS, an essential local charity. My satnav (Google) didn't show any alternative route). I am determined to fight this one. anyone can help me do that? I would rather donate the #65 to the charity i volunteer for to buy essential groceries for destitute clients!. I wonder if anyone has successfully fought such a case. My representation has been rejected and i am going to appeal. All best Annie

As the Day Centre activities at the Copleston centre have been interrupted because of the virus, the SDCAS arenot able to look after clients as they usually do with advice and help with food and essentials. We are able to distribute food parcels at the other day cnetre in Peckham. We distribute 60 to 80 parcels a week and rely on local donations. For the coming week we need the following: tins of tomatoes, fish, beans and pulses rice, couscous, breakfast cereals toiletries :soap, shampoo nappies (size 4 and over) dates and dry fruit If you can't contribute food but would like to donate, please use the justgiving link on the SDCAS website. Please contact me by private message for arrangement to drop off donations. All best, keep safe Annie

I live on my own, like cooking and sharing food with others. I find that if i cook to share, i eat better and can consider making more interesting food. I wonder about others in the same situation. I am thinking of starting some sort of informal supper club, no more than 4-5 people, on the basis of either taking it in turns or making a contribution if cooking for orther people is too much for you but you would still like to take part. I am thinking healthy food, family cooking rather than foodie trying to impress stuff. anyone interested in discussing it and wanting to give it a try? Also keeping it local, so that getting around it not an issue. I am in my 60s and do lots of things in my life but eating with other people in the evenings doesnt happen as often as it could. I like the idea of multigeneration sharing, and potluck and the conversations that may arise. anyone else interested in looking at the possibilities? email me and we can put our heads together annie

I would like to join, but not today. I 'll keep osted to see when the next meet is. By the way, what is the Mag?

I am new to this and wonder whether I have strayed into a twentythirtysomething playground?

Is there any need to be really good at it? I am only not too bad - but can do both english eand french (not on the same board) if anyone interested ? As I look at the other entries, this looks months old. does it still exist, or could it be revived?