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IlonaM

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  1. 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
  2. I was thinking the same thing. I'm sure Celia Hammond Lewisham would be very grateful for a donation (Rescue and Homing Centre tel no: 020 8694 6545 Rescue centre email: [email protected]).
  3. 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.'
  4. 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.”'
  5. 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
  6. Just seen the article as well. I got an email from Southwark about it yesterday! Interesting way of funding.
  7. I have had a delivery from them - aubergines and prawn dish - very tasty.
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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.'
  11. A few years ago (pre-covid) I'm sure I paid £80/90 on a Sunday. Certainly not over £100.
  12. https://www.theneighbourhoodvet.co.uk/about-us/prices God, the emergency charge has gone up since I last had to go in on a Sunday a few years ago!
  13. Is he known to come down Underhill Rd towards the South Circular? There is a major house rennovation at number 10.
  14. See Guardian article re Certificate of Application issued under the EU settlement scheme and travel abroad & problems of re-entry: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2024/feb/08/italian-man-removed-from-uk-despite-post-brexit-home-office-certificate In particular: 'Luke Piper, a lawyer with the Work Rights Centre and an EU settlement scheme specialist, said the rights of EU citizens were guaranteed under the withdrawal agreement, including during an application process. “The Home Office appears to be overstepping its powers and allowing Border Force to pre-judge the case before the appeal has been concluded. These appeals should be reviewed, processed and concluded before there can be a decision on entry to the country by Border Force. “What happens at the border appears to be down to the officer who sees you on the day. The whole point of the certificate of application is to demonstrate that you are in an application process that has not been concluded. Confusingly it tells recipients they can travel but also says they shouldn’t. It’s Kafkaesque.” In response, the Home Office suggested it was key for all those travelling with a CoA to also carry proof of living in the country before Brexit. A spokesperson said: “A Certificate of Application issued under the EU settlement scheme advises the holder that, if they travel overseas, they may be asked for evidence that they qualify under the scheme in order to re-enter the UK. “Border Force officers may stop any arriving passenger for the purposes of further examination where they are not immediately satisfied that they qualify for entry.”'
  15. The Horniman might be interested. My mother donated a Monkey Puzzle tree to them a few years ago.
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