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Direct link: https://www.refugee-action.org.uk/race-for-refugees-2/ Direct link for general sponsorship: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/raceforrefugees2024 This September, Race for Hope. Race for change. Race for Refugees. Take on a challenge however you want, wherever you want. Walk, run, cycle, swim or get creative. The choice is yours. ... How far? It’s up to you! Set a challenging but realistic target and achieve it at any point between September 1st and 30th. This could be running a mile a day for the month, taking on one big 50k cycle, walking 10,000 steps a day, taking on a reading marathon or whatever you like. Race in a way that works for you and earn rewards for fundraising. We will be cheering you on every step of the way. This year we are Racing for hope. We’re Racing to change a broken asylum system. We’re Racing for kindness, for dignity, and for respect. Join the Race and you join a movement in support and solidarity with people seeking safety in the UK.

Do you mean the Pet Club monthly payment plan run through the vet? Covers vax, 6-monthly health checks, flea & worming treatments? See: https://www.theneighbourhoodvet.co.uk/pet-health-club It seems to have evolved since I signed my cat up.

They've made an arrest in this case: 'A man, 64, was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of racially-aggravated criminal damage and displaying writing with intent to stir up racial hatred. He was taken to a south London police station where he was questioned before being bailed pending further enquiries.' https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/racist-graffiti-dulwich-hamlet-fc-police-arrest-b1179875.html Please be mindful of this in any further comments.

'Can you apply for pension credit? It’s key to help with rising energy costs' https://www.theguardian.com/money/article/2024/aug/26/can-you-apply-for-pension-credit-its-key-to-help-with-rising-energy-costs

Simon Calder in yesterday's Independent seeks to clarify the forthcoming rules for third country nationals travelling to Europe: 'Slaying the myths about tougher post-Brexit red tape for UK travellers to Europe The Man Who Pays His Way: Can we all start singing from the same post-Brexit hymn sheet, please?' https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/eu-brexit-red-tape-travel-entry-exit-system-etias-b2601368.html

https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/dulwich-college-master-steps-down-losing-temper-colleague-summer-party-b1178265.html

I have had sparrowhawks before, but this one seemed smaller - maybe a juvenile? I am at the Horniman/South Circular end of Underhill. Lots of trees and below the Horniman, so great territory.

I had a similar incident the other day, but with a parakeet taken by a small bird of prey. I have never heard such a loud and extended cacophony of screaming birds in my life, not just parakeets but also crows etc.. It seemed to go on for ages. I don't know if the bird of prey kept his prey or not, but he ended up on a branch being watched over by a crow (photo attached). They stayed like that for 20 minutes or so until the bird of prey dropped down. It hasn't put off the parakeets.

Price cap rise confirmed: 'Average annual energy bill to rise by 10% to £1,717 in Great Britain from October' https://www.theguardian.com/money/article/2024/aug/23/average-annual-energy-bill-rise-great-britain-october-ofgem

'Energy bills could rise to average of £1,714 a year in Great Britain from October Cornwall Insight analysts predict quarterly price cap through to end of December will increase by 9%' https://www.theguardian.com/money/article/2024/aug/19/winter-energy-bills-rise-great-britain-price-cap

https://secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en/cah_treaty_1_1/?copy '[Note: potential trigger in first two paragraphs of original text] ... People can be tracked down and prosecuted, but when governments commit murder, torture, or rape – on a massive scale – it's nearly impossible to seek justice. We’re on the verge of changing that! More than 100 countries support a groundbreaking new UN treaty outlawing crimes against humanity. But powerful dictatorships like China and Russia are trying to stop it! Insiders involved in the negotiations tell us that international pressure is the key to building a big enough majority to block the blockers. The key UN committee meets in six weeks. If we can swing a few more countries, we can take the outcome out of the despots’ hands. So sign now and we’ll hand-deliver our voices to the delegates at the General Assembly! Posted: 16 August 2024'

Guardian article today: 'Grocery price inflation in Great Britain rises for first time in 17 months Shoppers turn to supermarket promotions as they come under pressure from price rises' https://www.theguardian.com/business/article/2024/aug/13/great-britain-grocery-price-inflation-rises-supermarket-prices

Direct link for more information: https://standuptoracism.org.uk/stop-the-far-right-national-day-of-protest-saturday-10th-august/

https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/banksy-peckham-street-art-wolf-bristol-b1175450.html

I hadn't heard of Jack Karlson until today, although the Australians amongst us probably will. Scroll down to watch the video - I needed a lovely gurgle today amidst all this horrible news : 'Jack Karlson, who shot to fame after ‘succulent Chinese meal’ arrest, dies aged 82 Karlson immortalised the phrase ‘this is democracy manifest’ in what has been described as Australia’s pre-eminent meme' https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/article/2024/aug/08/jack-karlson-dies-succulent-chinese-meal-death-democracy-manifest-dead-aged-82

Guardian article 08/08/2024: 'RSPCA urges vigilance as weapon attacks on cats more than double People using airguns, slingshots and crossbows for ‘fun’ behind rise in animal attacks in England and Wales' https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/aug/08/rspca-urges-vigilance-as-weapon-attacks-on-cats-more-than-double

Dear friends across the UK, The far right are taking to Britain’s streets. And ordinary people are afraid to leave their homes. More riots are reportedly planned tomorrow in our cities and towns – but it's time to end this racist violence and call for real political change. Sign the urgent open letter, and when it’s massive, Avaaz will deliver it to MPs and the British media. ADD MY NAME Dear political leaders and press across the UK, Britons are watching in horror as the far right take to our streets. Mosques attacked. A hotel housing asylum seekers torched. Cars stopped and drivers asked if they are 'white' or 'English.' This racist violence must end. For too long, many in our political parties and media have spewed anti-migrant and Islamophobic rhetoric - fuelling the fire of these far right mobs. Migrants and Muslims have often been used as scapegoats for Britain’s challenges in a cycnical attempt to secure votes. We need accountability and we need change. A new type of politics that is based on respect and our shared humanity. A politics we can be proud of that doesn’t leave ordinary people scared to leave their homes. We’re calling for change. Do you hear us? ADD MY NAME Our community is one of millions of Brits from all across this country. It is time to stand together, stand in solidarity with those who are being targeted right now, and stand for real change so this violence isn't replicated. With hope and determination, The Avaaz team

This is fascinating!!

I recently had these guys out - quick response and appointment. Reasonably priced. Would recommend. https://computer-repair-man.co.uk/find-your-local-technician/england/greater-london/london/computer-repair-in-dulwich/

'RHS asks for gardeners’ successes and failures to plan for changing climate Charity wants to know how climate crisis is affecting plants and what UK gardeners are doing to mitigate effects' https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/article/2024/jul/31/rhs-gardeners-successes-failures-plan-changing-climate-uk Direct link to survey (closes 15 October): https://www.rhs.org.uk/science/articles/climate-change-gardening-survey

Keep the faith Sue. Although the recent ICJ decision was a non-binding opinion, Netanyahu is under increasing pressure both at home and abroad. The Labour government has dropped the tories' challenge to the ICC's arrest warrant case against Netanyahu and others. We need to keep up the worldwide pressure. It is very hard to be optimistic with the world as it is at the moment, but we advocates for peace, humanity, human rights and respect of International Law must try.