IlonaM

Hi, Mine is normal today. Thames Water have a reporting tool and advice here: https://www.thameswater.co.uk/help/emergencies/no-water-or-low-pressure Hope your water sorts itself out soon, Ilona

SEmi-resolved. Water slowly coming back in spurts.

I have a gaggle of long-tailed tits who visit my garden in Underhill at least once a day, if not twice. They're a scream. Lovely to watch.

Hi, Have you come across Gingerbread, the charity for single parents? Lots of information and advice online, and also access to support and community. www.gingerbread.org.uk You're not alone. With best wishes.

Distressing example of how some people react reported in the Independent today - 'NHS worker knocked out and stamped on after moving away from man without mask Victim, 63, was repeatedly punched to the floor during unprovoked attack on London bus' (north London) https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/london-bus-attack-nhs-worker-test-trace-face-mask-coronavirus-b479498.html

Clutterqueen Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Why would a young person with three children turn > down a three bedroom property just because they > had to climb some stairs? Apparently they were > currently in a bedsit? The council officer joked > and laughed with them about not accepting the > property but at least they mentioned it would soon > be snapped up by the next family! I think the point was that she would have to carry a pushchair up three flights of stairs to the third floor. She might have back problems etc. that we don't know about. Some flats are more suited to the able-bodied and less encumbered.

My experience on the P13 was similar - people walking past driver with mask on properly, sitting down and pulling mask down around chin to make phonecalls. Unimpressed.

This is why challenging Boris' arrogance & ignorance is so important: https://ukhumanrightsblog.com/2020/09/14/breaking-international-law-the-uk-is-biting-off-its-nose-to-spite-its-face-dr-sean-molloy/#more-162948

Link to petition & write to MP: https://r.ippl.es/mp-international-law/ Please sign the petition and write to your MP 'to stop the government's plans to break international law and pave the way for No Deal Brexit. Tens of thousands of people have supported it so far. Over the weekend the rebellion in parliament has grown and the government is on the back foot. Today is the crucial day that the bill will be voted on in parliament. We need to put as much pressure on MPs today as we can so more of them join the ranks of the rebellion. The government did not expect the level of response there has been on this issue and there is now a possibility they will think again on the plan. It only takes a minute to email your MP using our new tool ? do it right now ahead of the vote: https://r.ippl.es/mp-international-law/'

Area around Llangorse very beautiful - horse riding, sailing, walks etc. or just enjoy the views. https://www.breconbeacons.org/things-to-do/attractions/natural/llangorse-lake

Shrieker Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > They took mine away ages ago, but i simply just > put any brown bin waste in neighbours bins and if > they ask me about it, blame it on others in the > street. Why is that not a surprise? Troll online, antisocial in real life.

Horniman? https://www.horniman.ac.uk/whats-on/

THanks katanita, very helpful to know.

Thanks Jules and Smiley-blue.

Thanks elloriac for your advice. I recently lost a much-loved 21 year old who I adopted when she was 18 and too old to insure. She turned out to have several then unknown, preexisting conditions which were very expensive to treat and so this time I was hoping to set up insurance cover. I won't tell you how much it has cost over the last three years, it would make your eyes water! I will think about your suggestion as an alternative when I'm looking at the insurance possibilities.

Hi all cat parents, I have recently adopted an 11 year old healthy rescue from Celia Hammond. I am looking to insure him, but would be very grateful for any advice and experiences re insuring an 11 year old/senior cat. Currently he is covered by a month-long policy from PetPlan, bt they do not do lifelong cover for his age, only covering a new illness for a year. I was hoping for a lifelong cover if possible. Many thanks, Ilona

Zig-Zag Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Why on earth haven't they been working until now? They have been taking calls to log incidents, giving reference numbers and calling back but haven't been attending. Same for the ASB team. A lot of Southwark's work has shut down - Tree team only attending for emergency work, for example.

I asked the Noise Team when they are becoming active again this afternoon and was told 10th August - fingers crossed. In the meantime you can still report noise nuisance and get a reference number & someone from the team will get back to you within 3 working days.

This happened on Underhill (Horniman end) a few months ago - a couple of lads (late teens/early twenties) ringing mine and a number of neighbours' bells.

'We did it On 15th July 2020 we successfully raised ?15,525 with 255 supporters in 41 days' THank you to all who helped SDCAS surpass their target!

Crowdfunding link: https://www.avivacommunityfund.co.uk/kindness-for-refugees Southwark Day Centre for Asylum Seekers (SDCAS) is a local charity based at the Copleston Centre which has been continuing to help its service users during the lockdown through food parcels and other support. They are currently running a crowdfunding campaign with potential rewards in return for your donation. They are a super charity with dedicated staff and volunteers. Please have a look at the above link for further details of their crowdfunding campaign. You can find out more about the charity through their website: www.sdcas.org.uk Thanks for reading.

NewWave Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Alec1 Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > RE. original post, face coverings on public > > transport.... > > > > From TFL > > > > "Although the wearing of face coverings is > > mandatory there is a long list of exemptions. > > Drivers can't tell who is exempt (e.g. > passengers > > with breathing difficulties) and who isn't. > They > > can politely remind passengers that if they can > > wear a face covering, they should do so; and > they > > can make announcements to remind passengers to > > cover their faces.However, drivers have no > > authority to enforce the wearing of face > > coverings; that power lies with the police (who > > can issue fines)". > > They need to issue badges like the 'please offer > me a seat ' ones to be honest I'm suprised they > didn't have them ready for the 15th june-they knew > facecovings on public transport were sure to > become mandatory but there seems to have been > little joined up thinking THe INdependent has this article about a new TFL card for those with medical reasons not to wear a facemask: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/face-masks-coverings-tfl-exemption-cards-baby-on-board-style-badges-asthma-sufferers-a9578586.html

Dear Admin, I have been trying to post a briefing in the Met Briefings 2 thread in the Coronavirus area with no success. The preview button works, but the post button is not - both from new sually I wait a while and it sorts itself out, but thought you'd like to know. Best, Ilona

Southwark Day Centre for Asylum Seekers is making up weekly food parcels for clients. I have been donating my bags to them. www.sdcas.org.uk email: [email protected]

Just come across this: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jun/16/spain-may-quarantine-british-visitors-in-response-to-uk-policy-coronavirus