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To whoever shoplifted a large bag of brand new baby clothes from the Salvation Army Charity Shop Nunhead On the morning of 30th September a lady filled a large bag of brand new baby clothes valued at approx ?15, then walked out. On leaving one of the lovely volunteers asked for the shop lifted bag to be returned. The lady then turned into a Drama Queen and became aggressive and verbally abusive. This is I hope is the first and LAST time that this happens. Let?s make this negative outcome into something positive, our lovely community can do this! Please visit the cafe & charity shop SE15 3QQ Nunhead Green. Wednesday to Saturday 9am to 4pm Donations (electrical & bedding excluded) for the shop and financial donations are most welcome. Income from the shop is used to directly help those less fortunate in SE15 including to date since the start of the lock down in February literally thousands of weekly hot meals. www.justgiving.com/fundraising/nunheadsalvationarmy If you wish to contact Polis or Maria you can do so by using 💻 FB messenger 📧 Email - [email protected] 📞 Phone - 020 7639 7292 FB Group Nunhead Salvation Army

To whoever shoplifted a large bag of brand new baby clothes from the Salvation Army Charity Shop Nunhead On the morning of 30th September a lady filled a large bag of brand new baby clothes valued at approx ?15, then walked out. On leaving one of the lovely volunteers asked for the shop lifted bag to be returned. The lady then turned into a Drama Queen and became aggressive and verbally abusive. This is I hope is the first and LAST time that this happens. Let?s make this negative outcome into something positive, our lovely community can do this! Please visit the cafe & charity shop SE15 3QQ Nunhead Green. Wednesday to Saturday 9am to 4pm Donations (electrical & bedding excluded) for the shop and financial donations are most welcome. Income from the shop is used to directly help those less fortunate in SE15 including to date literally thousands of weekly hot meals. www.justgiving.com/fundraising/nunheadsalvationarmy If you wish to contact Polis or Maria you can do so by using 💻 FB messenger 📧 Email - [email protected] 📞 Phone - 020 7639 7292 FB Group Nunhead Salvation Army

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www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-king-of-se15-screening-tickets-119340020213 TODAY ELVIS IS IN THE HOUSE WITH LIVE BAND! - Doors 11am - Screening 12 noon - Skehans 1 Kitto Rd, Lewisham SE14 5TW. Still over 20 tickets - not to be missed! You will smile laugh and cry - The King of SE15 will be on three screens with Q&A followed by Elvis From Nunhead with Live Band. Aaron Arter recipient of a Jack Petchey Foundation Community Award to date has helped to raise over ?2700 for the Salvation Army helping to provide meals for the vulnerable in SE15. The King of SE15 aka Aaron Arthur is a local legend, who became Nunheads most loved Elvis impersonator. The film follows Aaron as he goes from humble beginnings and adhoc street performances to becoming a stalwart perfomer at Skehans' open mic nights- until the pandemic shut down London. This is a story of one young mans passion triumphing in the face of misfortune. All proceeds from the tickets of the screening will go towards distributing the documentary into festivals and sharing the story further. Skehans will kindly be providing half price Moretti in honour of The King of SE15

Rainbow Bridge Community Garden Volunteer Event Friday, 28 August 2020 from 10am-6pm Shout Out for Enthusiastic Volunteers! Christmas Tree to plant. Planters to fill Create plant & More. Do Bring Plants & Your Ideas. Rainbow Bridge, St Asaph Rd SE4 5SH Do Join FB Group Friends of RAINBOW BRIDGE

Hope might give some ideas to anyone that has been having mental health or addiction challenges. Thanks FB Mental Health Believe UK for this badge 'You're a top fan! Keep engaging with this Page to maintain your top fan status.' LOL I only made a few recent comments. Anyway I love this post - since the slow journey to recovery that started on June 1st 2019 my starting over has been very connected with nature and has played a significant part of my recovery - having a back garden has been a god send, my project started on Feb 9th 2020 and was only completed this week. Jones's Mill at the Vera Jeans Reserve ( managed by Wiltshire Wildlife Trust www.wiltshirewildlife.org/joness-mill-the-vera-jeans-reserv? ) Dursden Ln, Pewsey SN9 5JN which came into my life last year near my dear Cousin & Aunty has been joy to experience, near the source of one of the eight river Avon's the little stream. the watercress beds ( delicious by the way ) the open meadows, the wooded areas and right by the enchanting Kennet & Avon canal just one hour from London by train. For weeks now I have in all weathers been barefoot 24/7 this helps me to feel more connected with everything and lol helps me to remove small stones from the lawn which I have been 'making over.' There is pure joy in watching things grow - if you don't have a garden think about pots or containers for a balcony - if neither are options seek out your nearest community garden - connecting with other like minded people is also great for mental health. Seek out your nearest nature reserve,community garden or park you have never visited before, there are so many hidden gems on our doorstep. Also at least just once a day check out FB Mental Health Believe UK there are many messages of hope.

Friends of Rainbow Bridge Community Event Painting the Canopy Together We will be painting the bridge's canopy. Volunteers Welcome! Sunday, 19 July 2020 from 08:00-12:00 Rainbow Bridge, SE4 FB Group Friends of RAINBOW BRIDGE Here is your chance to make a difference. We have created this micro funding campaign via @BoldVision. Please consider contributing to the fundraiser & sharing it with others who would like to see the back of the Scary-Creepy Bridge! www.justgiving.com/campaign/friendofrainbowbridgepaintingitscanopy

Friends of Rainbow Bridge Please Help Us To Reach Our ?500 Target For The Local All Inclusive Community Project Objectives: Paint other side of the bridge. Paint the canopy and install lighting Create a Community Garden at both ends. FB Group Friends of RAINBOW BRIDGE Here is your chance to make a difference. We have created this micro funding campaign via @BoldVision. Please consider contributing to the fundraiser & sharing it with others. www.justgiving.com/campaign/friendofrainbowbridgepaintingitscanopy

Telegraph Hill Market Very excited to let you all know that we re-open the market THIS SATURDAY 11th July! We can't wait to see all your lovely faces! #TelegraphHillM #weareccfm #shoplocal

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Elvis From Nunhead Salvation Army Fundraiser. Hollydale Rd ( 150?s ) Debut SE15 2TQ 2nd July From 7.30pm. Aaron Since May Has Raised: ?2113 to help feed the vulnerable in SE15 Please pop down support Aaron & a Terrific Cause. ?I only want to make people happy.? Cashless Donation Option: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/nunheadsalvationarmy

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Dear Sue Yes 2 Sisters deliver: Two Sisters Tandoori Takeaway, 4 Gibbon Rd, SE15 2AS ( 0207 639 6696 & 0207 277 7635 ) www.2sisterstandoori.com Open Sunday-Thursday 5-11pm (Closed Tuesday) Friday-Saturday 5-12pm. Delivery: www.ubereats.com Free Delivery Min ?18 spend within 2 miles (3.22km) of SE15 2AS

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Mohammed and your team you are off the scale - thank you for providing literally HUNDREDS of FREE meals for the vulnerable in SE London, and to recall it just started in April with me offering you some free socially distanced signage. Earlier this evening (29th June) I collected two curries for a new friend who was literally just days from leaving this world, well he loves a curry and this will be his first proper meal in weeks, 'David' has asked me to convey his thanks for your lovely selfless gesture. You so echo what rocks my boat, 'Diverse communities working together are more united and effective together than working in isolation.' Cris Claridge of the Buchan T&RA at present collecting 17 meals - Sandra who runs the Telegraph Hill Covid-19 Support Group 30+ meals and a pledge to supply via The Salvation Army Nunhead 100 free meals over the next month, talk about 'community connectivity'! Here in lovely Nunhead village we are blessed to have the award winning 2 Sisters Tandoori - I know it is not your intention however my hope is your fantastic gesture of sustained generosity will reward you with new customers. Two Sisters Tandoori Takeaway, 4 Gibbon Rd, SE15 2AS ( 0207 639 6696 & 0207 277 7635 ) www.2sisterstandoori.com Open Sunday-Thursday 5-11pm (Closed Tuesday) Friday-Saturday 5-12pm. Delivery: www.ubereats.com Free Delivery Min ?18 spend within 2 miles (3.22km) of SE15 2AS

Danny is a terrific guy and has recently selflessly helped a dear friend who is in great need. Has been quite a struggle work wise during lockdown so when you next want your windows cleaned: Danny The Window Cleaner Sills & Frames Cleaned Gutters Cleaned Based SE5 With Own Transport Very Reliable 07738627531

www.southwarknews.co.uk/news/over-10000-residents-are-on-the-shielding-list-in-southwark/ Me thinks big issue is that you can only apply for support on-line So many that are 'falling between the cracks' Maybe Nunhead Knocks could organise a one off leaflet drop to all residents.Such a pity that so many are not taking advantage of this offer. We also need to be aware that 85% of people over 60 do not use the internet or have fancy phones. 'But despite a huge public awareness campaign, less than half these people counted by the council are formally registered with the government?s own shielded list and, of this group, only 46 per cent (or 2,060 residents) are receiving government-sponsored food deliveries.' If anyone reading this post is aware of a neighbour that could benefit please urge them to contact Southwark Council Note: It seems you can only apply 'on-line' for emergency support - so if the neighbour is not 'connected' please offer to help if you have a 'device' www.southwark.gov.uk/benefits-and-support/emergency-support

Dear Jules and Blah Blah your advice is much appreciated and yes the big issue is that he lives on his own - my friend has now been offered 121 socially distanced AA support twice weekly and he is very keen to attend. I will discuss your feedback with the person running the AA Group.

Yesterday 22 June a chance encounter outside Kristal Pharmacy connected me with a 63yo gentleman. For five years he was alcohol free and had been attending AA groups, come the lock down all such support ended and the guy fell off the wagon. 'I have trouble sleeping, awake since 2am it is a long wait until 6am when the off licence opens and I can get my vodka, I have fallen between the cracks, my life is falling apart I am desperate for help, I don't have a computer, calling a helpline or joining a whatsapp group is no use, I need 121 socially distanced help.' So I took details and shared that I could not make any promises but would try and help in some way. What struck me hard was the realisation that no doubt this poor guy could be the tip of an iceberg I imagine there could be literally hundreds of thousands of ex 'addicts' that as a consequence of the lock down have relapsed - there has been plenty of media about cases of domestic abuse going through the roof - what about alcohol & drug 'addiction'? All over London there are wonderful COVID-19 Support Groups including here Nunhead Knocks with over 1500 volunteers, however I imagine they are not 'equipped' to help anyone that has relapsed due to alcohol or drugs. I can't save the world, but if just this one guy could be helped then maybe by small steps others that have 'fallen between the cracks' in time can also get 'real world' support. We need to be aware that so many that need help are without internet access and invariably have a very basic phone. The offer of a PC or a new phone ('you can join our whatsapp group, you can join our Zoom group, you can call this support line') is exactly NOT what these people need. So I am reaching out to anyone reading this post that has AA Support experience that is prepared to offer socially distanced 121 help for this guy. For your information lives in Nunhead. If anyone can help please send me a private msge. Please keep the feedback non judgemental and focused on trying to help this guy.

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Elvis From Nunhead Salvation Army Fundraiser 20th June 13.00hrs AG Flowers 139 Evelina Rd Nunhead SE15 3HB ?1865 Raised so far to help feed the vulnerable in SE15 Please pop down and support Aaron. ?I only want to make people happy.? Cashless Donation Option: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/nunheadsalvationarmy