IlonaM

You could try Very Important Pets [www.veryimportantpets.co.uk].

You're right! Just checked and last meter reading shown as 4th March rather than 31st March! What are they up to?? Spartacus Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Check your submitted meter readings > I just went onto my account and the readings that > were showing up on the 1st April as accepted on > the 31st March have now vanished 🤪

Keep trying - I managed to log on and give meter reading at 1245. Site maintenance has ended but sporadic technical issues remain!

Refund change of heart for BA flights between 9 March and 19 November 2020 cancelled due to covid where non-refundable evouchers were issued: https://www.britishairways.com/en-gb/information/incident/coronavirus/evoucher-refund-options?DM1_Campaign=UKI_GB_EN_PHG_ALWAYSON&DM1_Channel=AFF&DM1_Site=PHG&clickref=1100lj4dqeUY&dclid=CMPQt5OD7vYCFZWTGwodYOUEMw&utm_source=pocket_mylist 'If you were due to travel with us between 9 March and 19 November 2020 on a flight that was then cancelled, we were unable to offer our full range of ways to access refunds at that time. If you are eligible, you can now get a refund online for the voucher you hold. Refunds can be requested via the online refund form. You can apply for a refund 24 months from the date of issue of your eVoucher. An email will be sent from us informing you when this is. You can use your current eVouchers to pay or part-pay for flights that are completed by 30 September 2023.'

Direct link to flash fundraising sale: https://vitalimpacts.org/collections/impact-now Guardian link: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2022/mar/29/flash-print-sale-for-ukraine-medical-aid-in-pictures 'a flash print sale by Vital Impacts and the photographers of National Geographic to benefit the humanitarian charity Direct Relief, which is providing medical aid in Ukraine. The sale runs until 20 April.'

Link to sign open letter: https://secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en/no_nuclear_war_loc/?tUwBCsb&v=502177176&cl=19296622320&_checksum=8f99a0a39407b8d6c546704e054754801dd5790995113e7cbbc9dcdf685f7279 'Dear friends, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War, and other Nobel Peace Prize Laureates have launched a historic call to reject war and nuclear weapons. Now they are asking Avaaz and citizens around the world to join them in protecting our planet. Let's all sign and share now -- when it's huge, they will deliver our voices for peace to key leaders from the Russian Federation, NATO, and the media: Open Letter From Nobel Peace Prize Laureates and Citizens of the World Against War and Nuclear Weapons We reject war and nuclear weapons. We call on all our fellow citizens of the world to join us in protecting our planet, home for all of us, from those who threaten to destroy it. The invasion of Ukraine has created a humanitarian disaster for its people. The entire world is facing the greatest threat in history: a large-scale nuclear war, capable of destroying our civilization and causing vast ecological damage across the Earth. We call for an immediate ceasefire and the withdrawal of all Russian military forces from Ukraine, and for all possible efforts at dialogue to prevent this ultimate disaster. We call on Russia and NATO to explicitly renounce any use of nuclear weapons in this conflict, and we call on all countries to support the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons to ensure that we never again face a similar moment of nuclear danger. The time to ban and eliminate nuclear weapons is now. It is the only way to guarantee that the inhabitants of the planet will be safe from this existential threat. It is either the end of nuclear weapons, or the end of us. We reject governance through imposition and threats, and we advocate for dialogue, coexistence and justice. A world without nuclear weapons is necessary and possible, and together we will build it. It is urgent that we give peace a chance. Signatories list of Nobel Peace Prize Laureates: His Holiness The Dalai Lama (1989) International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War (1985) International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (2017) Juan Manuel Santos (2016) Kailash Satyarthi (2014) Leymah Gbowee (2011) Tawakkul Karman (2011) Muhammad Yunus (2006) David Trimble (1998) Jody Williams (1997) Jose Ramos-Horta (1996) Pugwash Conference on Science and World Affairs (1995) ?scar Arias S?nchez (1987) Lech Walesa (1983) American Friends Service Committee (1947) International Peace Bureau (1910) This campaign is launched in collaboration with IPPNW. Avaaz members have joined forces with many movements and activists to fight for difficult challenges in our time. IPPNW is a non-partisan federation of national medical groups in 55 countries, representing tens of thousands of doctors, medical students, other health workers, and has dedicated decades of time and energy to creating a more peaceful and secure world freed from the threat of nuclear annihilation and armed violence. Please join us today! With hope and determination, Michael, Chuck, Molly, Carlos, Huiting, Nax, Luis and the rest of the IPPNW and Avaaz team More information: Ukraine and the Threat of Nuclear War (The Nation) As Russia struggles in Ukraine, will Putin break the nuclear taboo? (The Guardian) Russian Forces Take Control of Europe's Biggest Nuclear Plant After Shelling It (TIME) Why the world should not underestimate Vladimir Putin ?going nuclear? (Herald Sun) What the Cuban Missile Crisis can teach us about today?s Ukraine crisis (IPPNW)'

From Royal Mail website: https://www.royalmail.com/sending/barcoded-stamps 'Transition to Barcoded Stamps Non-barcoded stamps will be phased out but will remain usable until 31 January 2023. Customers are encouraged to use their non-barcoded stamps before this date. Alternatively, non-barcoded stamps can be exchanged for the new barcoded version through Royal Mail?s ?Swap Out? scheme. The ?Swap Out? scheme will open on 31 March 2022. Forms will be available via a variety of channels, including local Customer Service Points; the Royal Mail website and via our Customer Experience team. Customers will be able to use a Freepost address. Further details will be announced shortly.'

Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky has called for a global wave of protests against Russia's war, one month since the beginning of the invasion. In London, this Saturday, tens of thousands will answer his call with a march and vigil organised by the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan, and supported by a wide range of organisations, including Stay European and dozens of other pro-European, pro-refugee, human rights and Ukrainian community groups. If you can make it to central London on Saturday, please come along. This will be the biggest UK demonstration to date in support of Ukraine. March details Saturday 26 March Assemble 2pm, Park Lane, London W1K Vigil in Trafalgar Square begins 3pm For more information, see the official website here: https://www.london.gov.uk/events/2022-03-26/london-stands-ukraine-march-and-vigil

I suggest also looking at options on this thread: /forum/read.php?20,2265322 In particular, just saw this this morning which may be helpful: https://www.ukrainianlondon.co.uk/helping-ukrainian-refugees-arriving-in-the-uk/

Also see: https://www.ukrainianlondon.co.uk/helping-ukrainian-refugees-arriving-in-the-uk/

Online event: Find out how you can help refugees in Southwark Date and time: Tue, 22 March 2022 18:30 ? 20:00 GMT Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/southwark-stands-with-refugees-online-event-tickets-296996553687?utm_campaign=47ec100613-SE1+Direct+1006_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_source=SE1+Direct&utm_term=0_9d1f71fd65-47ec100613-407870801 'Find out how you can help refugees in Southwark. About this event Are you an individual, company or organisation in Southwark who wants to support people affected by the refugee crisis in Ukraine? Join our online event to learn more about the refugee crisis in Ukraine as well as the broader situation regarding refugees in our borough and ways that you can help locally. Southwark has a long and proud history of welcoming and supporting refugees and asylum seekers seeking safety and sanctuary. The current war in Ukraine has led to the biggest refugee crisis in Europe since World War II. It is essential that we come together as a community to provide humanitarian assistance to Ukrainian refugees over the coming weeks and months. Alongside this growing crisis, it is also important to provide support and assistance to other refugees and asylum seekers who have been forced to leave their homes and seek sanctuary in our borough. Please join us for this event to demonstrate your support and find out how you can help. You can also find out more on the council?s website. Organised by Southwark Council in partnership with Southwark Law Centre, Southwark Day Centre for Asylum Seekers, Southwark Refugee Communities Forum, Panshir Aid and Community Southwark'

Another organisation: https://sanctuaryfoundation.org.uk/ 'The UK government has announced it is developing a new humanitarian sponsorship programme that will allow an unlimited number of Ukrainian families to come to the UK. This humanitarian sponsorship route is currently being designed, but it will assist and accelerate the government response if we can capture expressions of interest from potential sponsors as soon as possible. We are therefore asking individuals, community groups, churches, schools and businesses to register their interest in becoming a sponsor when the scheme is developed. Declaring your interest will greatly assist the development and acceleration of this vital provision for Ukrainian refugees. Potential ways you could be involved include: Welcoming a Ukrainian family to live in your community Finding and possibly furnishing suitable accommodation Raising of support funds (in previous sponsorships this has been ?1k - 9k per family) Befriending and integration support through volunteering your time If you believe you may be able to help, please fill in your details on the form below. With this information we can encourage the government that there is public support for the project. Although we do not yet know the timescales for the sponsorship programme, your swift response will help us know how many Ukrainian families we are likely to be able to help. We will be working with Reset Communities and Refugees, with whom we will share your details. As more information on the humanitarian sponsorship route is clear, we will be in contact. The information you provide will be shared with Reset Communities and Refugees, and other partner organisations for the purpose of responding to the crisis in Ukraine or other similar crises. Are you a Ukrainian looking to come to the UK? Complete this form and we'll send you information about the sponsorship scheme as it becomes available.'

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Just reported in the Guardian, quoting the Times: 'British people who want to host Ukrainian refugees in their home under a new government scheme will have to do so for a minimum of six months, reports the Times. At the moment Britain?s visa scheme for Ukrainian refugees is limited to those with family members already settled in the UK. But under another plan, expected to be launched on Monday, individuals and companies will be permitted to sponsor Ukrainians with no ties to the UK. However, the Times reports that hosts taking part in the scheme will have to commit to a minimum of six months. A government source told the newspaper: It?s about making sure we have secure offers. Unfortunately it?s going to need to be a long-term scheme as it doesn?t look like they?ll be going home any time soon.'

Quite a quick turnaround. Paid on 26th Feb and got my sticker in post today. ?40 is pretty good in comparison to what some councils charge around the country. My mother pays ?65 a year for a fortnightly collection in Brighton & Hove, for example.

Refugees at Home - www.refugeesathome.org - 'is a UK charity which connects those with a spare room in their home to refugees and asylum seekers in need of somewhere to stay. So far it has been responsible for placing 2,597 guests with a total of 199,455 placement nights.' Another of the projects for individuals/families (not just clergy!)to offer accommodation to refugees & asylum seekers in London: https://www.compassionatecommunitieslondon.org.uk/refugee-response/clergy-hosting 'Do you have a spare room that you could offer to a homeless asylum-seeker, refugee or other migrant in need? The Compassionate Communities team within the Diocese of London are working in partnership with Housing Justice to provide temporary accommodation for London?s destitute asylum-seekers, refugees and other forced migrants while they resolve their immigration status. Hosts provide invaluable respite for people who have come to the UK, often fleeing persecution or war, and have then been forced into years of destitution by a hostile immigration system. ?When did we see you a stranger and invite you in?? Matthew 25.38 Hosting offers a practical and supported way for Clergy to provide the safety and stability such people urgently need. You do not need to be a member of the clergy to become a host though ? you just need to live in London and have a spare room. Clergy Hosting has the support of the Bishops in the Diocese of London together with the Diocesan Registry, the Safeguarding and Property Teams.'

Sadly, hindsight is a pain - a few months ago the cost would have been about ?150 pcm on a fixed deal. At the time I did not think I could manage the extra cost. Kicking myself now, of course. Looking to reduce use as much as possible.

My EDF dual fuel fixed deal ends at the end of April '22. Currently DDR of ?90 pcm. Just went online to see what fixed deals they're offering - both with DDR over ?300 pcm. They have a warning on the site saying their fixed tariffs are currently more than the standard variable.

Council noise team. Can you identify where they're coming from? Phone anyway as someone else might also have reported and they'll be able to work out where it is better the more reports they have. Years ago I phoned about noise after 1am and they said my call had helped them locate the address.

Spartacus Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Don't want this to happen > > https://www.instagram.com/tv/CaGAFkTqTwW/?utm_medi > um=copy_link Dear Lord!!! One of the big communal-type bins at Bradbury Oak House managed to escape over the road to block traffic for a while yesterday on Underhill.

Emergency Alert Southwark Police Local Public ServiceCentral South Police (Southwark) ? 17 mins ago Emergency Alert. The unattended item has been assessed and was found not to be suspicious. Road closures will be lifted imminently. We thank the public for their cooperation.

Just seen on Next Door: 'Emergency Alert Southwark Police Local Public ServiceCentral South Police (Southwark) ? 8 mins ago Emergency Alert. A number of bridges in central London have been closed as a precaution while officers assess an unattended item in the vicinity of South Bank. They are: Westminster Bridge Waterloo Bridge Hungerford and Golden Jubilee footbridges At 10:16hrs on Tuesday, 15 February police were alerted to an unattended item in the vicinity of South Bank. Road closures, including Westminster Bridge and Waterloo Bridge, are in place while an assessment of the item is carried out. Pedestrians and motorists are advised to use alternative routes. Posted to Subscribers of Southwark Police'

I just read this very humbling article about a food hub in Hackney - amazing woman. https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/feb/10/bruises-back-pain-and-brilliant-volunteers-how-one-woman-fed-100000-londoners If you feel inspired you can donate to the Food Hub here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/hackney-community-food-hub-christmas-appeal?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer