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As well as talking to your neighbour, you could also have a chat with the RSPCA, not to make a complaint of cruelty/asb etc., but to see if they can help educate the owner about training, behaviour etc. if you are unable to make progress to resolve the disturbance. There is a local RSPCA office not too far away ([email protected]).

redpost Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Perhaps someone has hacked the site then > > Go to site, click 'exit site' it then pops up 2 > windows one of which does a load of redirects too > quick for me to see what is happening The exit the site immediately button is in case you need to quickly put up a neutral page (i.e. your abuser has just come in and wants to know what you're doing), not for leaving a website as one would do normally.

redpost Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Don't click on the link!! it's a scammer I am not a scammer. I have been a member for several years and, given my past career in legal aid, have often posted useful links. The link goes to the REfuge website. Refuge is a charity advising and representing victims of domestic violence.

https://refugetechsafety.org/ Radio 4 Woman's Hour has done a programme on domestic violence this morning with quite a lot of info about DV via tech (stalking online, hacking etc.). Programme available on Listen Again: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000vz82 and Refuge's new website above.

Can your insurer help? Otherwise the potential public embarassment of not acting promptly might spur them into action: The Saturday Guardian has a problem resolving section in the Money section which seems to get results: 'Anna Tims writes your wrongs. Got a problem you want Anna to look into? Send your dilemmas to your.problems @observer.co.uk ' Or maybe Radio 4's Money Box programme might take up your cause: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/1M8DssCcgjtZQlwLCrLBmpM/contact-money-box

Website: http://www.massobs.org.uk/write-for-us/12th-may Wednesday 12th May 2021: Would you like to keep a one-day diary for Mass Observation? On the 12th May 2021, the Mass Observation Archive will be repeating its annual call for day diaries, capturing the everyday lives of people across the UK. The written diaries will be stored in the Archive at The Keep and be used by a wide range of people for research, teaching and learning. In 1937 Mass Observation called for people from all parts of the UK to record everything they did from when they woke up in the morning to when they went to sleep at night on 12th May. This was the day of George VI?s Coronation. The resulting diaries provide a wonderful glimpse into the everyday lives of people across Britain and have become an invaluable resource for those researching countless aspects of the era. We don?t know how life will be on the 12th May, but we would like your help to document it. Please tell your family and friends. It will be valuable to have a collection from people of all ages across the UK. Last year we received over 5000 diaries. We would love to hear from you again to find out how your life is a year on. We understand it has been a very difficult year and we were touched that so many people chose to share their stories with Mass Observation. If you didn't send a diary in last year, why not join in this year and tell us about your life now in 2021? Diaries can record 12th May and reflect back over the past year and look forward to the future and life beyond this year. Share your lives, your hopes and your dreams with Mass Observation for future generations. How to take part Ideally, diaries should be in electronic form as email attachments (Word documents preferably) and sent to [email protected] We will accept physical/hard-copy diaries but advise that these are posted after the period of lockdown. Please don?t include your real name, contact details, or the personal details of the people mentioned in your diary. Please remember that these diaries will be read and used for research and teaching, so please don?t include anything that may identify you or others. You should include a brief self portrait: your age, where you live, your relationship status, your present job or occupation if you are working and any other information that you think is important to record. Any reflections on the day and on how you felt while keeping the diary are welcome. So that we can add your diary to the rest of the Archive for the future, please include the statement below at the end of your diary. If you don?t attach this statement, we won?t be able to keep your diary or make it part of the Archive. ?I donate my 12th May diary to the Mass Observation Archive. I consent to it being made publicly available as part of the Archive and assign my copyright in the diary to the Mass Observation Archive Trustees so that it can be reproduced in full or in part on websites, in publications and in broadcasts as approved by the Mass Observation Trustees. I agree to the Mass Observation Archive assuming the role of Data Controller and the Archive will be responsible for the collection and processing of personal data and ensuring that such data complies with the DPA.? You can also take part on Twitter. Tweet your day using the hashtag #12May21 Schools and Community Groups We really welcome diaries from school children, community groups, or other organisations. Diaries can be written in any style and can include drawings. These packs are designed for schools and groups wanting to post their diaries to the Archive. Individuals can also use the diary template to submit their entry if they wish but please complete only the first page. download icon12th May diary folder (For school and community groups) download icon12th May diary template (For school and community groups) Resources (including videos) on the 12th May diary day can be found here.

I have found 'Foods That Fight Pain: Revolutionary New Strategies for Maximum Pain Relief' by Neal D. Barnard MD to be a very helpful point of reference over the years. Looks at multiple inflammatory conditions including arthritis. You can find second-hand copies online. Vegetables from the deadly nightshade family (potato, aubergine etc) are supposed to be a cause of inflammation in the body - I have not been able to stop eating them entirely, but have reduced how often I eat them! Turmeric is a strong anti-inflammatory, as is ginger. Also massaging the affected joint with warming oils designed to reduce inflammation like ayurvedic/neals yard warming oil etc. can be very helpful. The weather (damp, cold) this year has been dire for inflammatory conditions and my knees have been in and out of flare-up. They cope far better with dry, warm conditions. Making sure you have the heating on if necessary or a heat pad will help to reduce the impact.

What a nasty experience. Please report it to your local SNT (by phone/email), 101 or via the Met website. Your report may prevent an escalation in his behaviour.

Cross-posted from Next Door East Dulwich: 'Local Public Service Southwark Police Inspector (Neighbourhood Policing - Southwark) Tom Cornish ? 7 mins ago Incident in Lordship Lane on Monday (19th April). On Monday the 19th of April 2021 at 4:15pm police were called to Lordship Lane, SE22, by members of the public reporting that two men were fighting. They were described as wearing dark outfits and dark crash helmets; a large knife was seen. The suspects fled on a moped towards Dulwich Library. Police units and the London Ambulance Service responded and found a man with a chest injury, who has been taken to hospital for treatment. His injuries are not life-changing or life-threatening. A crime scene was established. There have been no arrests at this stage. The investigation is ongoing and is being progressed by detectives from Central South CID. If you have any relevant information please call police on 101 and quote incident CAD 5053 of 19th April 2021. Thankyou.'

Update on condition of victim: Met Police confirm man?s injuries are ?not life-threatening? https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/east-dulwich-stabbing-update-met-police-injuries-b930600.html

Although outside London, this may be of interest to anyone looking for a stolen dog: https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/police-stolen-dogs-images-owners-b930563.html Full gallery available to view here: https://www.suffolk.police.uk/news/latest-news/ipswich-dog-owners-urged-come-forward-investigation-continues 'Police have released photos of 48 suspected stolen dogs that they want to reunite with their owners. More than 80 animals were seized last month when officers investigating a series of pet thefts raided a Travellers? site on the outskirts of Ipswich. Suffolk Police said work is ongoing to identify the owners, but due to a lack of identifying features and information the process has proved ?challenging?. The force said that none of the 83 dogs, of various breeds and ages, have yet been reunited with their owners. Detective Chief Inspector Nicola Wallace, senior investigating officer for the operation, said: ?We are keen to hear from anyone who believes any of the dogs in the images may be theirs. ?During the last few weeks officers have been liaising with other police forces around the country, as well as conducting a number of other inquiries, in order to establish where the dogs may have originated from.? Anyone who believes that one or more of the dogs is theirs is asked to email police with proof of ownership at [email protected] They are asked to do so by May 24 providing a full name, contact details and the image number which relates to the dog, or dogs, in question. Police stressed that owners should only make contact via the email address, and must not contact the force?s contact and control room on 999 or 101. Proof of ownership can include vet records clearly identifying the dog, or photos of distinctive markings. The dogs either do not have microchips or have chips which appear to be incorrectly registered, but owners can contact police with further details on microchipping. Other photos of the dog which prove ownership, purchase details or records of reporting a dog as lost or stolen to police or charities can also be submitted. ...'

Could be ivy berries - birds are having a field day on the ivy berries at the moment!

I think part of the care package should include information and access to advice. Rights of Women have a lot of information on their website: https://rightsofwomen.org.uk/get-information/violence-against-women-and-international-law/ and also run a telephone helpline for free family law advice, including domestic violence: https://rightsofwomen.org.uk/get-advice/family-law/ Refuge also run a 24-hour DV helpline: https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/

Thank you both. Looking at elderflowers online it does ressemble them. In the past it has been very leafy, but no white flowers or berries. Maybe it will produce some this year.

I have a mature, leggy, deciduous shrub in my garden which was dying, but has sprung back to life after a hard prune last year (second photo of whole plant from a few years ago). I inherited it from my predecessor, but have not been able to identify it. I googled the image and it suggested a hydrangea, but I'm not sure. Any suggestions gratefully received. Thanks.

Keep on with the Noise Team and keep a noise incident diary - date, time starts & ends, duration, source (i.e. address of neighbour), nature of noise, room/s affected, how it affects you, reference number from Noise Team (should be given to you when you first call to report each incident). When NT call back pick their brains about what they can do at the moment (limited service during lockdown, but I was told recently that they could come out to see if they could hear noise outside property. Are you and neighbour leaseholders/tenants? If leaseholders you can get advice from the Leaseholders Advisory Service: www.lease-advice.org/ Also, generally: https://england.shelter.org.uk/legal/housing_conditions/noise I feel for you - I have had a lot of problems with one set of neighbours over the last few years.

Just got my sticker today. Ordered as soon as received renewal email.

I had someone from TW come round a few days before Tuesday to ask if I needed water supplied as I'm on priority list. He said we would be receiving letters, but none came either for Tuesday or for today. Oh well. Hopefully the works have nearly finished.

Although I had been told we'd have no water last Tuesday, it is today! I currently have no water at Horniman/South Circular end of Underhill. If you are wondering why there's no water, a TW worker has just confirmed that it will be off for 'a short time' this morning (started 1030). Update: 1200 - looks like back on again.

Interesting article on side effects by James Gallagher, BBC Health and science correspondent https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-56375307

Last time I had to go there were two receptionists and two very different experiences - first phonecall for an emergency, very unfortunate and unhelpful response; when I later went in for a routine appointment, lovely younger and very professional receptionist on the desk.

Last time I had to go there were two receptionists and two very different experiences - first phonecall for an emergency, very unfortunate and unhelpful response; when I later went in for a routine appointment, lovely younger and very professional receptionist on the desk.

Guardian had a good article last week on the buffoon - https://www.theguardian.com/news/2021/mar/18/all-hail-the-clown-king-how-boris-johnson-made-it-by-playing-the-fool

Sue Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > heartblock Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > 🐘💩 > > > If that's lion dung, does it actually work?! There's something called Silent Roar which is supposed to deter cats - scent of lions' dung!! I use something called 'Get Off' which seems to work.