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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

Have you thought about mediation? It might be a way to step back from the brink and find a middle path: https://www.calmmediation.org/smc/

See also: https://asbhelp.co.uk/noisy-neighbours-noise/ for advice on noise & ASB generally.

A memory of Barry Cryer on Desert Island Discs: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p009ml59 Also the last couple of minutes (from minute 58 approx.) on yesterday's PM (27th Jan) on Radio 4 has him singing Anarchy in the UK to the tune of Singing in the Rain from I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue and an earlier segment with Sandi Toksvik remembering him (from minute 38 approx.)- https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0013rp9

Hi Tia, Are you on a fixed plan or are you on the EDF standard rate? In my experience it is normal for the EDF computer to try to up your direct debit following a meter reading/bill. It doesn't mean you cannot negotiate it down again to a level you can afford each month. I had a monthly DDR of ?50 for years and every time the DDR was automatically raised (to amounts I did not want to pay out each month) I phoned EDF and negotiated it back to where it was. At the time I used my ISA savings to pay any excess on individual bills and the customer service agents were happy for me to do this to clear my bill. Unfortunately, last time I had to choose a fixed rate the only option I could afford was a ?98 pcm direct debit, but I haven't had to pay more and EDF automatically refunded the debit accrued. God only knows what it will be in April when the current fixed deal comes to an end - not looking forward to that shock at all! You are also entitled to request any monies held as a debit to be returned to you and EDF will even automatically return debits, as I found out recently. However, the benefit of accruing a debit during the warmer months of the year is that it helps to cover the increased bills in the colder months. There is no need to go to court or let it enrage you, it is just a question of systematically negotiating the automatic (computer-led) increase back down to a level you can afford. I suggest calling EDF as I always managed to keep control of my DDR amount in the past, as have other family members with the computer's attempts to increase their DDRs. As long as you can show the customer services agent that you have a history of clearing any additional costs there should not be a problem. Maybe other EDF customers will have some alternative suggestions.

Just tell them they're making baby pigeons!! It's perfectly natural. Your kids will take it on board and ignore it.

https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/girl-raped-masked-strangers-peckham-rye-london-b976712.html 'Det Sup Clair Kelland said: ?The investigation into this incident is fast paced and ongoing and involves an extensive crime scene. ?We would like to speak to anyone who was in the area of Peckham Rye Station between 10pm and 11pm last night who saw anything that might assist our investigation.? Any witnesses or anyone with any information should call police on 101, or Tweet @MetCC quoting 240/14JAN. To remain 100% anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.'

Nigello Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Agreed mainly, but 17 is really not a child. 17 > year olds can drive, go to war, etc. etc. (I can > hold this fact and opinion and also agree that the > person was abusive and should not have behaved > like that so please, no online haranguing because > it is not warranted.) Legally, anyone under the age of 18 years is a minor, that is a child, whether or not that minor is mature for their age or not. Two 'mature' adults bullying a teenager, child or adult is unacceptable and maybe you should have focused on that.