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Rather!!! Thanks again for your help. Of course it had to happen while the water was off on Sunday - Sod's Law!

Hi Saffron, yes it went very well. Took it outside, turned it on on the lowest setting and it smoked as predicted. Repeated a few times and then slowly raised the temperature. No fires or calamities!

Don't worry Applespider - only 2 saucepans. As someone who is disabled and has not had much to drink all day I would like to be prepared. It isn't as though I filled a bath up - I don't have one!

I have cold water in a relatively splutter-y flow on the ground floor at the bottom of Underhill Rd. Been filling up saucepans and the cistern in case it stops again!!!

Nothing yet at bottom end of Underhill. Come on TW!!!

That's really kind of you eddeal1. I'm hoping that we'll get some sort of supply back soon.

My pleasure MRed. Hope you're feeling better soon - pineapple juice and Olbas oil pastilles are excellent for sore throats and lost voices by the way! (Olbas pastilles excellent for coughs and colds too)

OK, so have just spoken to Thames Water: 1) The water has been rerouted and should be making its way around the system but at a lower pressure than normal. It will take a while to work it's way round as a large number of properties have been affected. 2) Thames Water now has a permit to work to carry out the repair (they've been waiting for it to be granted apparently) and the gang is on the way, or maybe already on site, to carry out the repair. 3) Once the repair is complete they will remove the rerouter and water will return to its usual pressure. Touch wood we'll all have some water again soon.

I'm in much the same position as you M.Red with no water since this morning. The free number for Thames Water is: 0800 316 9800

That's good to know. I was getting worried when stand-pipes were mentioned.

The customer services rep at Thames Water said that the Live Map wasn't very 'live'! She directed me to 'network latest' which I haven't found yet... Looking at the Live Map - it has been updated - big red area covering bottom half of Underhill/Melford/Wood Vale/bottom Overhill - with news that repair is underway.

Just phoned Thames Water : there is a burst main in Sydenham Hill SE23 which is having a knock-on effect in SE22 and affecting a wide area. They confirm that engineers on site. See latest updates on thameswater.co.uk 'network latest'

Hi all, Is anyone else having problems with their water today? The water went off for about 30-60 mins yesterday lunchtime and this morning the pressure is low. Thames Water live [http://www.thameswater.co.uk/thameswaterlive/index.htm[ is reporting a leak at Wood Vale/Lordship Lane so this might be affecting the supply to the bottom of Underhill I suppose.

Thanks for your advice Saffron and KidKruger. Hopefully most of the oil went over the counter and other things rather than inside the toaster, but as there was some on the top around the openings presumably a little went in too. I have tried my best to clean it inside and out with paper towels and will take it out into the garden for stage two tomorrow. The bottle leapt out of my hand today - never had to deal with oil inside a toaster before and was rather concerned, but you've made me much more confident in sorting it out. Thanks again.

Thanks KidKruger, I'll try that tomorrow.

I accidentally knocked over a bottle of olive oil today and it splashed the toaster - outside, on top and presumably some got inside. I have cleaned up all the oil I can see and have put a kitchen towel around the inside as far as possible, but am worried about causing a fire if there is still some oil in there. Has anyone got any ideas please.

https://www.goodhousekeeping.co.uk/institute/household-advice?a=7902 Has advice on nail polish stains. Maybe a google of how to remove a hair dye stain from leather will produce results. Good luck.

http://www.exclusiveairport.com/ Exclusive Airport cars have never let me down.

We have had an awful noise through the evening - amplified music - I was hoping it would end at 11pm, but it is still going strong. Is this a regular occurrence?

Is your daughter a dual British and Italian national? If so, I'd get advice from an Italian lawyer/Italian embassy regarding name change as there are issues in Italian law with changing names.

See second speaker, Colin Yeo an immigration barrister for practical advice on immigration law for EU/EEA citizens, particularly if you are married to a non-EU citizen.

Thank you to everyone that came to our Q&A Session - Brexit: What's next for EU nationals living in the EU? This was the first of a new series of Migration Pulse events organised by Migrants' Rights Network. For those of you that were not able to attend, you can watch the video of the event at . Feel free to share it with anyone who might be interested. The Q&A was supported by the excellent contributions of our moderator journalist Ismail Einashe and the expert advice of: Colin Yeo, a leading immigration barrister with expertise in both asylum law and private immigration cases and the author of the Free Movement blog. Steve Peers, Professor of EU Law & Human Rights Law at the University of Essex Samia Badani, Board member at New Europeans and CAB consultant. Matthew Evans, Director at AIRE centre (Advice on Individual Rights in Europe) Migrants' Rights Network will follow the developments related to the Brexit negotiations closely and will organising a follow up Q&A this autumn. Do write us if you have a subject that you would like to discuss at the next Q&A.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/community-sponsorship-scheme-launched-for-refugees-in-the-uk Home Secretary and Archbishop of Canterbury launch new scheme to encourage community groups to sponsor a refugee family. Home Secretary shaking hands with the Archbishop of Canterbury The full community sponsorship scheme will enable community groups including charities, faith groups, churches and businesses to take on the role of supporting resettled refugees in the UK. An online service to help refugees in the UK has been developed to make it easier for any member of the public to support refugees in the UK and allow local authorities to focus support on the goods and services that refugees need. The sponsorship scheme and online service have been launched as part of the government?s commitment to resettle thousands of the most vulnerable refugees in the UK. The Home Secretary, Amber Rudd, said: The response of the British public to the refugee crisis has been one of overwhelming generosity and many have been moved to make kind offers of assistance. This is a ground-breaking new development for resettlement in the UK and I wholeheartedly encourage organisations that can help to offer their support. I hope that this new approach will help bring communities together and support these often traumatised and vulnerable families as they rebuild their lives, and contribute to and thrive in our country. Sponsoring organisations must have status as either a registered charity or community interest company, the consent of the local authority in which they wish to operate, and a comprehensive plan for resettlement in order to apply for the scheme. The Home Office will consider all offers of sponsorship and check that they have the agreement of the relevant local authority. All resettled refugees arriving in the UK, including those under full community sponsorship, will have been through a thorough security vetting process. Sponsors will provide housing for the refugee family, as well as helping them to integrate into life in the UK, access medical and social services, arranging English language tuition and supporting them towards employment and self-sufficiency. Lambeth Palace is the first community group to be approved to receive a refugee family and the government is working with a number of prospective sponsors and local authorities to enable their participation. The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, said: The full community sponsorship scheme presents churches and other civil society groups with the opportunity to provide sanctuary to those fleeing war-torn places. Refugees, like all people, are treasured human beings, made in the image of God, who deserve safety, freedom and the opportunity to flourish. It is an enormous privilege to welcome a family to live in a cottage in the grounds of Lambeth Palace. I am hugely grateful to the Home Office and Lambeth Council for their tireless work and support in enabling this to happen. New online service for donations Members of the public are already volunteering to support resettled refugees in many different ways. The online service to help refugees in the UK is being launched today to help target that help where it is most needed. It is initially being piloted in 9 local authorities and has been designed to enable local authorities to specify the type of donations they most require to support refugees in their area. Users can select from a range of options for donations, including goods such as baby equipment and clothes, group and cultural outings and the use of vacant housing that must be self-contained and available for a period of at least 12 months. Offers of help can be made by members of the public across the country. In non-pilot areas these will be considered centrally by the Home Office before being passed on to local authorities. Further local authorities will be added to the online service in the coming months. Communities Secretary Sajid Javid said: This is an historic opportunity for individuals, charities, faith groups, churches and businesses to support refugee families directly. By bringing together the voluntary sector and local and central government, we can better support those fleeing conflict to fully integrate into life in the UK. The Syrian vulnerable persons resettlement scheme In September 2015 the government pledged to resettle 20,000 Syrian refugees via the Syrian vulnerable persons resettlement (VPR) scheme. The latest published statistics show that more than 1,800 Syrians in need of protection have so far been provided with refuge in the UK. More than 160 local authorities have already signed up to accept refugees via the VPR scheme, on a voluntary basis. Often with the support of community groups and the voluntary sector, local authorities have played a vital role in helping those arriving here to feel welcome and adjust to a new life in the UK, and will continue to do so. In addition to the refugees arriving under the VPR scheme, the government has also committed to accepting up to 3,000 vulnerable children and family members directly from the Middle East and North Africa. The full community sponsorship scheme will apply to families from both resettlement routes. The details of the scheme have been developed in consultation with the National Refugee Welcome Board (convened by Citizens UK), Churches together: for refugees, local authorities and a range of other stakeholders including those who have come forward as prospective sponsors around the country. Share this page Published: 19 July 2016 From: Home Office Department for Communities and Local Government Department for International Development The Rt Hon Amber Rudd MP

http://www.migrantsrights.org.uk/news/2016/factsheet-brexit-and-eu-migrants-what-does-it-mean?utm_source=Migrants+Rights+News&utm_campaign=6fd85ac37d-MRN_News_05-05-2015&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_1084a7080c-6fd85ac37d-197822101 A new factsheet for EU nationals and their families has been published by JCWI. Entitled What does Brexit mean for EU migrants and their family members?, it covers questions such as: Can I continue to live and work in the UK now that the UK has voted to leave the EU? Will I lose my job now that the UK has voted to leave the EU? What will happen to my non-European family members? What can I do to prove that I have been living and working in the UK under EU law? I feel that I have been the victim of harassment or racist/xenophobic abuse. What can I do about this? I am a British national exercising treaty rights in another EU country with my non-EEA family. How will our position be affected? The position of EU migrants and their family members has not changed

Hi Rosie, Just saw this advertised on Charity Job: Freedom Project Assistant with Dog's Trust: https://www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/freedom-project-assistant/457917?tsId=3&utm_source=jobalert&utm_medium=email&utm_content=topjob&utm_campaign=daily Salary Competitive Location South East Job Type Permanent Category Advice, Information , Project Management Sectors : Animal Job Reference : FPEA Job Description Dogs Trust is the largest dog welfare charity in the UK with a nationwide network of rehoming centres and charity shops. Last year Dogs Trust centres cared for over 17,000 dogs; we never put a healthy dog down. Are you interested in a varied and challenging role that will help Dogs Trust expand the Freedom Project into a new area? Dogs Trust Freedom Project is a pet fostering service for anyone fleeing domestic abuse. However, the majority of our referrals come from women fleeing domestic abuse via women-only services. The service places dogs into volunteer foster homes on a temporary basis until their owners are able to have them back. We also take referrals for cats and arrange care for them with Cats Protection. The Freedom Project has been running successfully in the Greater London area since June 2004 and in Yorkshire since July 2005 - to date we have helped over 1,400 pets. The Role: We are looking to recruit a motivated and capable Project Assistant to support our service expansion. The role involves assessing and placing dogs onto the project, providing advice and support to our volunteer foster carers and working with other stakeholders; such as pet owners, domestic violence support services and Cats Protection. Whilst there is some dog handling involved, the role includes extensive contact with people as well as daily admin and driving. Criteria: We are looking for someone with good all-round experience of assessing and handling dogs, giving advice on pet care and having worked in a public facing role. Ideally, a confident self-starter who has had some experience of working with volunteers and home visiting. A large part of this role will involve transporting dogs across Essex, Greater London and other Home Counties, so candidates should have a full, clean, manual UK driving licence and experience of driving as part of a previous role. A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and an understanding of the problems experienced by families fleeing domestic violence with pets are also required. Experience of working in the animal welfare sector and of being able to provide basic dog training & behaviour advice would be highly desirable. Due to the nature of this role, this post is for women only and is exempt under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010. Further details on the job can be found below in the attached document. To Apply: To apply please send your CV and covering letter explaining your interest in and suitability for the role to Charlotte Warmington by clicking "Apply Now", or by post to Charlotte Warmington, HR Department, Dogs Trust, 17 Wakley Street, London, EC1V 7RQ Closing Date: Tuesday 19th July 2016 Interview Dates: Thurs 4th & Fri 5th Aug 2016