IlonaM

Interesting article in today's Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2024/apr/06/vet-who-really-profits-from-poorly-pets

Thank you for replying muffins78. Anything to improve the descriptions and timings will be fantastic. Dulwich Woods SNT has said that any cctv footage, information, photographs etc can be emailed to them with the CAD number and they will forward it on to the investigating team: [email protected]

Good evening neighbours in the vicinity of 10 Underhill Road, between the South Circular and Melford Road, I am posting a call-out for potential witnesses or security camera/ video doorbell footage on behalf of the owner in respect of a burglary in the early evening of Easter Sunday. Please contact the police non-emergency number (101) quoting CAD number 5131/31Mar24 if you saw anything or have any information. Between approximately 1900 and 1945, still in daylight, two men broke into the building works currently ongoing at 10 Underhill Rd and stole a considerable amount of tools and equipment. I spotted them at about 1935 and called the police, but it is likely they were there for sometime beforehand. The police attended at about 1945, a couple of minutes after the thieves had driven off towards Melford Rd/Barry Rd. The men returned later on that evening, at approximately 2100, and re-entered the property, stealing further equipment. You may have been surprised to see two 'builders' in the early evening on Easter Sunday going back and forth, carrying tools and equipment from the front door of the house, through the barriers at the front of the property and loading them into a dark grey, small hatchback car parked directly in front of the property on the street. You may have seen one of them climbing a ladder at the front of the house and covering a security camera located on the scaffolding at first floor level with a black bin bag. Maybe you saw them when they returned at around 9pm. Suspect 1: - male, white, 60s+, heavily lined/wrinkled face (weathered), white/grey hair and possible short white beard, medium height (5’6’’/5’7’’?), small build - wearing yellow hi-vis gilet (no sleeves) over dark clothes, black beanie-type hat, although could see hair colour below Suspect 2: - male, darker/olive complexion, 40s-50s, similar height, dark hair, clean-shaven smooth face. - wearing dark jacket (possibly fleece)

Depends on the medicine dispensed, or did you mean writing a prescription that will be fulfilled elsewhere? I think last time that came up it was £40c for writing a prescription, but that was a while ago. However, on looking at the price list online, a prescription charge is listed as £29.50, so it has improved [https://www.theneighbourhoodvet.co.uk/about-us/prices].

Reminder to read & submit meter readings at end on month before change in energy price cap: https://www.theguardian.com/money/2024/mar/28/uk-households-urged-to-submit-meter-readings-ahead-of-energy-price-cut

Direct link: https://palestinecampaign.eaction.online/GazaChildren 'Roughly half the population in the Gaza Strip are children. Like adults, they have been subjected to the same brutal Israeli attacks that have already killed over 31,000 Palestinians, 70% of whom are women and children. Palestinians are currently starving as Israel blocks much needed aid reaching them, and children are at highest risk from these conditions. Doctors have been forced to amputate limbs from bombed kids, even without having access to anaesthetic or pain relief. Thousands have been killed, with many more orphaned or losing multiple family members. The British government’s response has been shameful. Rather than holding Israel to account for its war crimes, the government has suspended funding to UNRWA over unsubstantiated allegations made by Israel. UNRWA is the primary agency providing food aid to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, and the organisation responsible for the education of 543,057 Palestinian children. In the past weeks, the EU, Canada and Sweden have all resumed aid to UNRWA. Now Britain must do the same. Please take 2 minutes to help change this. Your voice matters putting pressure on the government.'

Article regarding dangers of feeding bread to swans for those unaware of health risks to ducks and other wildfowl: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/rspca-swans-flamingo-pink-bolton-park-b2508748.html 'Visitors to Moses Gate Country Park in Bolton called the RSPCA after spotting the bevy of swans looking tickled pink. The charity said the group of birds were suffering from “pink feather syndrome”, which can result in swans struggling to swim and fly. The condition is caused by a fungus which occurs when bread starts to decay in water. ' ... 'RSPCA animal rescue officer Stephen Wickham, who collected the swans, said: “We know how much people enjoy feeding swans, ducks and geese, however, it’s important to make sure they are given the right food. “Unfortunately, bread fills them up without giving them the nutrients they need and it can affect their health. “We’d encourage people to offer them finely chopped greens, such as cabbage, spinach and lettuce, as well as mixed corn, grain, wheat or bird seed. “Any feeding should also be done in moderation and only as a supplement to their natural diet.”'

Interesting and useful article in today's Guardian on the increase in food poisoning cases in England along with food safety tips: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/mar/06/people-in-england-facing-food-poisoning-russian-roulette-as-illnesses-soar

Just seen the article as well. I got an email from Southwark about it yesterday! Interesting way of funding.

I have had a delivery from them - aubergines and prawn dish - very tasty.

Energy price cap to fall to £1,690 from April, its lowest in two years https://www.theguardian.com/money/2024/feb/23/energy-price-cap-great-britain-april-gas And, an article in the Independent for Martin Lewis update: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/ofgem-price-cap-energy-bills-2024-latest-b2501154.html

Mixed article in Independent with a couple of well-worn tips as well as a reminder of help available re: energy costs: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/government-help-with-energy-heating-bills-col-b2483795.html

https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/keep-ukrainian-families-together?source=rawlink&utm_medium=socialshare&utm_source=rawlink&share=9ba34e64-c7a8-4358-a9ac-3e98165af449 'BREAKING: The UK Home Office closed the Ukrainian Family Scheme at 3pm today. Reverse the decision to scrap the Ukrainian family reunification scheme Why is this important? This cruel decision, that was implemented with no warning, will leave families in limbo with no other option of being reunited with their family in the UK. With Russia’s war on Ukraine about to reach its two year mark, Ukranians need a continued safe passage to join family members who have already taken sanctuary here in the UK. Family reunification is a human right. Families who were in the middle of gathering the necessary information to apply are now left in limbo with no other options to be reunited. But if hundreds and thousands of us show that we won’t stand for families being torn apart, we can force the Home Office to reverse the decision.'

A few years ago (pre-covid) I'm sure I paid £80/90 on a Sunday. Certainly not over £100.