IlonaM

RSPCA advice for looking after pets in firework season: https://www.rspca.org.uk/adviceandwelfare/pets/general/fireworks

Neighbourhood Vet on Lordship Lane had poppies when I was there last week

https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/nhs-covid-pass-valid-eu-travel-b963214.html?itm_source=Internal&itm_channel=homepage_banner&itm_campaign=breaking-news-ticker&itm_content=2 'NHS Covid certificates will be valid for travel in the European Union from Friday. UK holidaymakers will be able to travel across Europe more easily now that the Covid pass is formally recognised in the same way as the bloc?s Covid certificate. Fully jabbed Britons will be able to prove their vaccination status with the pass instead of having to take regular Covid tests to visit bars, restaurants, museums and events in countries that have adopted vaccine passports. Until now, several countries had their own agreements with the UK but not all countries were onboard. However, from today NHS Covid pass will be accepted across all 27 EU countries. EU citizens with their equivalent EU Digital Covid Certificate will also be able to travel more easily to their countries from Friday. Armenia will be connected to the European system under the same conditions. ?Today the Commission adopted two new decisions certifying that the Digital Covid Certificates issued by Armenia and the United Kingdom are equivalent to the EU DCC,? Didier Reynders said in a statement. The EU Commissioner for Justice also highlighted how 45 countries in four continents are now connected to the system with more to follow before Christmas. In theory, this change means the 27-member states now accept EMA-approved vaccines given in the UK and Armenia and regards them as equal to those given in the EU. Fully vaccinated Britons aged 18 and over can get an NHS Covid Pass to use at venues and events, while those aged 16 and over are eligible for travel abroad. The certificate enables travellers to prove that they have been fully vaccinated, recently tested negative or recovered from a coronavirus infection in the past six months. ...'

KidKruger Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Typo there I think IlonaM - 2nd sentence/timings ? Directly copied and pasted from Met website. I think the gist is that - in case of nuisance between 7am and 11pm phone Council Noise Team and during night time hours, 11pm-7am, where an offence is committed, call the police.

KidKruger Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Typo there I think IlonaM - 2nd sentence/timings ? Directly copied and pasted from Met website. I think the gist is that - in case of nuisance between 7am and 11pm phone Council Noise Team and during night time hours, 11pm-7am, where an offence is committed, call the police.

Just to clarify the law for those who think they are entitled to do what they like: https://www.met.police.uk/ro/report/asb/asb/report-antisocial-behaviour/report-fireworks-creating-unwanted-noise-and-causing-a-nuisance/ 'If you?re experiencing nuisance noise from a neighbour regularly setting off fireworks on their property between the hours of 7am to 11pm, please report this to your local council. UK night time hours are 11pm to 7am. It's against the law to set off fireworks during these times. Exceptions to this are: Bonfire Night (until midnight) New Year?s Eve, Diwali, and Chinese New Year (until 1am) If you are experiencing a one-off, prolonged night of disturbance caused by illegal firework use, you can report this online.' See also: https://www.gov.uk/fireworks-the-law

Guardian angel: we send a 21-year-old mega-fan to perform at the world?s largest Elvis festival Aaron Arter enlivened lockdown ? and raised thousands for charity ? with his streetside renditions of the King?s hits. Now it is his turn to shine

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/oct/23/guardian-angel-mega-fan-perform-worlds-largest-elvis-festival Guardian angel: we send a 21-year-old mega-fan to perform at the world?s largest Elvis festival Aaron Arter enlivened lockdown ? and raised thousands for charity ? with his streetside renditions of the King?s hits. Now it is his turn to shine

Have a look at TRusted Housesitters: www.trustedhousesitters.com

https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/met-police-london-barking-fake-officers-flat-b960512.html - Met hunt two men impersonating police officers to get entry into Barking flat Article contains Met guidance on checking the identity of a police officer: 'Unfortunately, there have been occasions when fraudsters have posed as police officers, both in person and on the phone, to trick people into giving them personal information and defraud them of money. If one of our officers contacts you in person, they?ll show you their police warrant card. This is proof of their identity and authority. Remember if you?re unsure about whether the person you?re dealing with is a genuine police officer ? stop ? and call us on 101 to check their identity. In an emergency always call 999.'

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2021/oct/05/eu-citizens-face-losing-benefits-fail-update-dwp-profile 'EU citizens on benefits could lose their universal credit in three weeks time unless they evidence their right to be in the UK, charity workers have warned. The Work Rights Centre (WRC) says it has been told by staff at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) that EU and European Economic Area nationals must upload a special Home Office code to prove they have the right to reside in the UK before the end of the month. If they do not update the online DWP profile with this ?share code? they could fall off the system, says WRC.'

If you're a single occupier and a water meter cannot be fitted (TW does a survey), make sure you are on the single occupier tariff. If you are on a low income with disability/chronic illness there may be other help available: https://www.thameswater.co.uk/help/account-and-billing/understand-your-bill/unmetered-customers

One of our local vets - Rory at the Neighbourhood Vet - is running the covid-postponed London Marathon this weekend for the RSPCA. You can donate in support of Rory & the RSPCA here: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-display/showROFundraiserPage?userUrl=rtvforrspca&pageUrl=1

https://asbhelp.co.uk/ 'ASB Help is a registered charity in England and Wales set up to provide advice and support to victims of anti-social behaviour. ASB Help aims to provide information and advice to interested parties and members of the public involved with and suffering from anti-social behaviour. We believe there is a clear need for coordinated information and advice that is readily accessible to those who need it. Our website focuses on equipping victims of anti-social behaviour with the necessary tools to effectively report it.' Found in an article in the Observer today: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2021/sep/19/noisy-neighbours-spark-67-rise-in-police-complaints

https://www.freemovement.org.uk/some-coronavirus-concessions-are-being-written-into-the-immigration-rules/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=some-coronavirus-concessions-are-being-written-into-the-immigration-rules&mc_cid=2a580e711a&mc_eid=bcf851a85d Some coronavirus concessions are being written into the Immigration Rules including EU SEttlement Scheme - scroll down Free Movement article for details. They apply particularly regarding longer absences than normally allowed.

https://journalistsforafgh.wixsite.com/for-afg Direct link to shop: https://journalistsforafgh.wixsite.com/for-afg/shop Guardian photo journalism: https://www.theguardian.com/culture/gallery/2021/sep/15/photographic-print-sale-to-raise-funds-for-afghans-female-journalists 'The Taliban takeover of Afghanistan has severely affected women?s rights, and especially the lives of female journalists. The NWMI (Network of Women in Media, India) has launched a print sale, with all images donated by the Associated Press, to raise funds to help those journalists with evacuations and resettlement, to rebuild their lives, and to tell their stories'

Article in the Standard today about the House of Dreams: https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/exhibitions/house-of-dreams-stephen-wright-interview-museum-london-b953888.html

That's really helpful, dan_hall. Thank you.

RIP Charlie Watts. https://www.theguardian.com/music/2021/aug/24/rolling-stones-drummer-charlie-watts-dies-aged-80 https://www.theguardian.com/music/2021/aug/28/rolling-stones-share-video-tribute-to-charlie-watts

THanks RichH. I shall give it a try. I too have a broken-lidded bin I want to swap - I might be following your path to the letter!!

Hi All, I was wondering if anyone had any advice about how to contact Southwark regarding an ordered replacement blue bin which hasn't turned up yet. I have looked at the website but, apart from the form you fill in to request the replacement, cannot find an email/phone contact. Many thanks, Ilona

How about making a weekend of it before term starts? All off together to settle her in. Exploring Newcastle and a bit of the local area to give all three of you a super memory of her new chapter.

Thousands of EU citizens set to have benefits cut off from next month https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/eu-citizens-uk-benefits-cut-b1898372.html

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/590309 See also Guardian article: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/aug/05/campaign-calls-for-uk-ban-pesticides-gardens-urban-areas-aoe

Toxic cat food fear as UK vets struggle with mysterious illness As cases of blood condition pancytopenia persist, investigators suggest food fungi could be to blame https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/aug/05/toxic-cat-food-fear-as-vets-struggle-with-mysterious-illness