NewWave

I thought it may be of benefit to those about to have their 1st jab about our experiences of side effects after 1st and 2nd shot and to mention what vaccine we had. I found a similar thread on another forum I follow and found it extremely helpful. I'll start. 1ST SHOT: VACCINE: Pfizer. SIDE EFFECTS: I was able to go to work as planned immediately after I had a sore arm all of that day and into the next the following day slight fatigue. I'll follow up when I have my 2nd shot as I understand side effects on that can be different. I am 61 years old.

Mines Wednesday and I'm 61 y/o. I'm so pleased!

MaryT Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Well! As you can see, they braved the icy cold in > Dulwich Park and a couple of excitable dogs who > definitely hadn't got the message on 'social > distancing'(yikes!) C'mon Dillan and Rocky! Nearly > at 4K! Cutest thing! It was utterly freezing yesterday so I raise my hat to them both. Well done!

mary123 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Group of adults standing and dancing around a > stereo on the hill, been there for bout an hour, > do they know something I do not know about social > distancing or the pandemic?? At 2am in this weather??? Wow! they must be desperate to get out and party

MaryT Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Ok,so not to be deterred by the snow and ice, > Dillan and Rocky will be in Dulwich Park at around > 10.30am tomorrow (Friday). Come say Hello, and > bring your carrots! I had to go to work today so wasn't able to attend and wave a carrot in support I saw that Dillan has raised over 3.8k! Brilliant ! Looking forward to seeing photos.

Signed !

MaryT Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Oh wow! BBC Radio London are covering Dillan & > Rocky's fundraiser on Wed morning. So excited! > Thank you everyone for all your support. There's > still a way to go to their target, but we know > they'll get there. Dillan just needs to stop > nicking all the carrots!!😄 This picture made my day! I really really pray that you reach your target-As a 60 year old who grew up in the inner city I cant stress enough how wonderful it is for the local children (and adults..I'd love to learn to ride..never too late they say!)to have access to a Stables and actually for horse loving teens to have the chance to help with the mucking out and experience being around horses..something as a horse crazy 15 year year old I would have loved to be able to do.

I've only heard good things about this stables. And as previously mentioned if you do have an issue perhaps you should raise it directly with them and not post on a public forum.

Myself and my other half have donated and shared with our neighbours. Its a Wonderful idea as We are so lucky to have the Stables in our community-and I for one get great pleasure from walking past and seeing the ponies looking out of their stalls. Good luck Dillan and Rocky and if I'm not in work that day I will be there cheering them along. Just adorable!

MaryT Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Thank you New Wave. That's really helpful advice, > and thanks for donating. Dillan has already > reached the half way mark to her total. Big thanks > to the EDF community for supporting her. We have also posted the link on the WhatsApp group we share with our neighbours. Good luck!

I think it mat be an idea to post this on the general forum too-I dont have children and never check this section of the forum but was looking on this section for a friend with a child. I will donate to this worthy cause as will many other locals who may not check into this section and miss this.

Totally agree-this and joggers that run towards me panting in my face with no attempt to distance are another bone of contention. and peoples lack of spacial awareness in supermarkets. its deeply depressing how some people just chose to forget the basics steps to help stop the spread.

I'd rather it was a Lidl to be honest

We were there around 1pm quieter than usual, staff on stalls all wearing masks and the guy at the LL entrance acting as marshal was very good at stopping people and asking them to don their masks. We felt pretty safe there, much more than formerly.

We were there around 1pm quieter than usual, staff on stalls all wearing masks and the guy at the LL entrance acting as marshal was very good at stopping people and asking them to don their masks. We felt pretty safe there, much more than formerly.

please do report this. Its this attitude of selfishness and disregard for following the rules by the few that has contributed to the horrendous death toll from Covid. I bet the same revellers dont wear masks on the tube and chain (falsely) they are 'exempt'

Brian up the hill Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > In answer to NewWave any anyone else who would > like to volunteer, the conservation officer for > the Wood is Sam and his email is > [email protected] > The website link specific to the Wood is > https://www.wildlondon.org.uk/nature-reserves/syde > nham-hill-wood-and-coxs-walk > > At the moment, volunteer workdays are suspended > and when they do restart, it is likely that > numbers will be limited by social distancing > protocols. In the brief period when they had > resumed, volunteers had to book book via > Eventbright and groups were limited to a maximum > of six. > However, let?s be optimistic and hope that it > won?t be too long before we can get back to a more > normal situation and that groups can be as large > as necessary. > In the meantime, enjoy the Wood and the pleasure > and mental balm it brings. thank you!

alice Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Previous post implied they could if they wanted. No it didn't it stated that they DONT charge entry to their reserves and that membership of the london wildlife trust helps support their work. especially now.

Brian up the hill Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > No-one is suggesting an entry charge for the > Wood. > > Its great to see so much support. At the moment, > volunteer work is suspended and given the way > things are developing, I would imagine it will > some time before it will restart. Even when it > does, the groups are limited to six for social > distancing protocols. Hopefully, when this > situation is passed, we can go back to working in > groups of the size that can make a difference. > > In the meantime, AylwardS suggestion is excellent. > The London Wildlife Trust has lost a huge amount > of income from having no school visits or > corporate team building days. If you can, becoming > a member would be a great help. > Here is the link again, > https://www.wildlondon.org.uk/support-us/join-us > > And thank you again for all the appreciative > comments. Thank you I shall join tomorrow. Its the least I can do because the Woods have really helped me during last year's fear and uncertainty and I will no doubt be relying on them to provide more of the same in the coming months.

Brian up the hill Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I am a volunteer in Sydenham Hill Wood and I can > assure everyone who is concerned by this incident > that the London Wildlife Trust has had nothing to > do with it and has no knowledge as to why it was > done. The council seemingly is in the dark too. > > In addition to the locks on the entrances, the > lock to the gate at Peckarman's Wood/tunnel > entrance was cut off and replaced with another > hefty padlock. We can only guess but the theory is > that there was an illegal gathering, perhaps on > New Year's Eve and that locking the gates was to > keep out unwanted "guests" and the authorities. > Presumably supplies were brought in by car through > this gate. Of course, the cost of rectifying this > falls on the Wildlife Trust as the padlock will > have to be removed and replaced. This was an act > of gross selfishness and stupidity, which resulted > in people having difficulty in finding a way out > as dusk fell. > > We work hard to maintain the Wood and the last > year of so has been extremely difficult. Lockdowns > have meant the suspension of volunteer work so any > repairs have been done by the conservation officer > himself. Footfall in the Wood has increased > threefold and this is reflected in the increased > amount of damage. > > We know that the vast majority of visitors love > the Wood and appreciate what we try to do but not > everyone sees it that way. We have seen fences and > dead-hedges destroyed deliberately and even the > handrail on the steps up from Cox's Walk bridge > being ripped up and thrown onto the cordoned off > section of the bridge. > > However, if anyone is interested, there is a new > blog explaining what is done in the Wood and why > is is done. > This can be seen at > https://woodsworkinsydenham.blogspot.com/ Thank you. And thank you for all you do- Is there anywhere that we could register ourselves for volunteer work once the current Pandemic calms down? The woods proved a real godsend for me (and I'm sure many others) during the spring and November lockdowns and also in the 11 years I have lived in the area. Its a magical place and I get so sad that there are the few that dont respect it

creditwheredue Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Last time I was up there, people were bypassing > the blocked off bridge by going down the slope and > up the other side as well as hanging out > underneath it. This part of the woods had been > fenced off for years and nature is probably taking > a bashing due to it. I wouldn?t be suprised if > the council or Estate have taken more drastic > action. Like everywhere right now, footfall had > increased everywhere, bins are over flowing and > dog shit bags, masks and litter are everywhere. Its so sad! People have no respect, I have noticed overflowing bins there and rubbish scattered around. Woodland is sacred. We are so incredibly priviallaged to have this on our doorstep. It has been a lifesaver for me mentally in the past year and it would be a terrible thing if due to the selfish lazy few this wonderful amenity was taken from public use.

AllisonAdler Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I really don't think it's the Council--apparently > the Wood Crescent gate has also been padlocked, > which has nothing to do with the current Council > plans. It also wouldn't have anything to do with > NYE revellers as it was all locked on the morning > of 2 January, not before (I'm there everyday). I > think it's rogue action as we had at the kissing > gate in March, so, anyone with lock cutters might > want to sally forth and help us all out (or in). does this mean that all entrances and exits to the woods are closed? They're where I go to recharge and decompress on my days off work-because I've been working I haven't been since wednesday. I'll be heartbroken if they've been closed to the public-please advise and let me if theres somewhere I can protest against this.

Amen to this!

whitstable, Leigh on sea or Westcliff on sea, also Worthing is good-great transport and near Brighton-we have friends who brought there (couldn't afford Brighton) and I loved the cafes and vibe