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womanofdulwich

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  1. Thanks Beulah - there are speed enforcement cameras but im not sure who looks after them. I had helmet , gloves and jacket on so not too bad physically. J
  2. If anyone witnessed this, and particularly caught the registration number of the black 4 x 4 that knocked me off my bike,please PM me.
  3. CLEARING YOUR PATH OR DRIVEWAY - THE SNOW CODE Clearing snow and ice from the pavement outside your home or public spaces can help prevent slips and falls. Here's some handy advice issued by the Department for Transport. Don't be put off clearing paths because you're afraid someone will get injured. Remember, people walking on snow and ice have a responsibility to be careful themselves. Follow the advice from the Department for Transport below to make sure you clear the pathway safely and effectively. And don't believe the myths - it's unlikely you'll be sued or held legally responsible for any injuries if you have cleared the path carefully. TRAVELLING IN SNOW AND SEVERE WEATHER If you want to know about travelling in snow, we have advice about driving in snow and other severe weather. CLEAR THE SNOW AND ICE EARLY IN THE DAY It's easier to move fresh, loose snow rather than hard snow that has packed together from people walking on it. So if possible, start removing the snow and ice in the morning. If you remove the top layer of snow in the morning, any sunshine during the day will help melt any ice beneath. You can then cover the path with salt before nightfall to stop it refreezing overnight. CLEAR AND PREVENT SLIPS Pay extra attention to clearing snow and ice from steps and steep pathways - you might need to use more salt on these areas. Use salt or sand - not water. If you use water to melt the snow, it may refreeze and turn to black ice. Black ice increases the risk of injuries as it is invisible and very slippery. You can melt snow or prevent black ice by spreading some salt on the area you have cleared. You can use ordinary table or dishwasher salt - a tablespoon for each square metre you clear should work. Don't use the salt found in salting bins - this will be needed to keep the roads clear unless your council advises otherwise. Please contact your local council for more advice. Be careful not to spread salt on plants or grass as it may damage them. If you don't have enough salt, you can also use sand or ash. These won't stop the path icing over as effectively as salt, but will provide good grip underfoot. TAKE CARE WHERE YOU MOVE THE SNOW When you're shovelling snow, take care where you put it so it doesn't block people's paths or drains. Make sure you make a path down the middle of the area to be cleared first, so you have a clear surface to walk on. Then shovel the snow from the centre of the path to the sides. OFFER TO CLEAR YOUR NEIGHBOURS' PATHS If your neighbour will have difficulty getting in and out of their home, offer to clear snow and ice around their property as well. Check that any elderly or disabled neighbours are alright in the cold weather. If you're worried about them, try contacting their relatives or friends, or if necessary the local council. WINTER SERVICES FROM YOUR LOCAL COUNCIL Your local council will provide many winter services such as clearing local roads and pavements in your area. For information about your council's winter service, check its website. This Snow Code advice comes from the Department for Transport.
  4. I agree. The tube from Brixton is the way to go. You get your steps in on the way :)- so save on gym fees too....Coming home the trains are more reliable than in the morning, so you can vary your route.
  5. Isn't this what party wall agreements are all about?
  6. Please contact me if she would be interested in joining our English lessons for au pairs on Thursdays. [email protected] .It is a good place to meet others and practice.
  7. Done! Easy to do and pleased to help. Come on everyone😀
  8. Mmm.for some children this is quite an awkward time and we got an au pair until year 9 but depends on any other children too.
  9. We stayed in the Campo Fiori area. It was lovely but really noisy at night.
  10. Try ALEP for some basic info. It's quite surprising your lease has gone so low. You will need to do some research before you can sell.
  11. Saffron, I think you need to tell us how you "came across " this club?? 😉
  12. It has a beautiful railway station.
  13. Did she get any tips?
  14. We only use the ways/waze (?) app now. Not sure on spelling as I don't bother, leave it to the driver !ahem.. Better than Google. 😅
  15. I might well have to repay the fees and that is fine, no problem with that. But knowing it is possible is a most amazing liberating thing.
  16. My thoughts exactly. They implied it's recently that you can get a loan.😀
  17. I went to a Post graduate fair at UCL yesterday about Masters qualifications etc. They said I would probably qualify for a ?10k loan to do a masters- they said you had to be under 60 when you started. I thought wow- I have no loan to pay off at the moment- being of an age... By the time I finish the course I will probably not earn enough to have to repay much- whats not to like? Am I missing something? Anyone else flirting with these ideas? ( Im not sure what I want to study, it felt like I was entering a secret sweet shop)- I did not realise you could get a student loan for a Masters.
  18. Aloe vera will help.
  19. you might ask the seller - they might have a link with a courier?
  20. You also need to look at the terms if your lease.
  21. someone stole ours a few months ago so if no-takers let me know.
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