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IlonaM

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  1. Article in today's Standard: 'Food prices set to rise almost 5% next year in new cost of living squeeze Supermarket prices will have shot up by 40% from 2020 to 2025 warns industry body in major threat to living standards' https://www.standard.co.uk/business/food-prices-inflation-cost-of-living-budget-national-insurance-b1199560.html
  2. Unfortunately no shows and disappearing buyers do happen on the forum as elsewhere. Sometimes life events interrupt plans (accidents, early baby arrivals etc. - both have happened to my buyers in the past!); other times people are just a little too casual. I find that in life event cases the buyer is usually very apologetic and I try to accomodate them. In the other cases I growl inwardly and see if anyone else bites!! I have found that my stress is lowered if I don't give out my address etc until a time and date for collection is made - not always a 100% guarantee, but it helps. As a side note, I'm sorry you were insulted. Personal remarks where we might be missing key information are never kind or helpful and best avoided!
  3. Have a look at the information and advice on the Information Commissioner's website: https://ico.org.uk/for-the-public/home-cctv-systems/ . There has also been some caselaw regarding cctv and Ring doorbells/cameras overlooking neighbouring properties i.e. Fairhurst v Woodward from October 2021 (law firm summary of case: https://www.saunders.co.uk/news/gdpr-vs-ring-doorbells-infringement-of-privacy-or-reasonable-safety-precautions/). I do have a copy of the decision somewhere, if I can find it I'll add it: https://www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Fairhurst-v-Woodard-Judgment-1.pdf You said that the house concerned is a Council property? It would be worth finding out if the cctv was installed by the Council or residents and the reason why (i.e. antisocial behaviour/recent burglaries etc.). Your councillor could help with this.
  4. I have a good-sized hooded cat litter box suitable for a medium-sized cat which has been in storage for a few years after I needed a taller one for a larger male cat (he liked to sit tall). It is still in very good condition. I used to use tray liners and didn't use the grate at all. This is the description from a current listing on ebay: 'Add a touch of country style to your cat's life with this Purrshire Rattan Effect Cat Litter Pan, which has all the look of rattan, but all the practicality of synthetic materials. This great looking tray is constructed from easy care polypropylene, and is totally enclosed to provide your feline friend privacy as they go about their business. There is a clear entry door, so you can see if pussy is in residence, and a handle on the roof to help lift the top from the base when you need to clean thing out. Clear entry door. Top section lifts off. Handle on top section. Stylish rattan design. Easy clean. This tray comes with a bottom section which houses the litter, and once the 2 side clips are activated and the top is lifted off, cleaning this is simplicity itself. There is also a neat design feature in front of the door, in the way of a handy grate that will catch any litter that is tracked out of the box on your cat's feet. Colour: Brown Dimensions: W40.4 x D56 x H42.8cm' Pictures below are from the listing. I will add a photo of the box itself when I can. Collection from Underhill Road SE22 (Horniman/South Circular end)
  5. You could contact Council Adult Social Care Services by email as well. Usually recipient has to be in so they can be told code and shown how to access the keysafe. Are you under Southwark? In which case: 'You can contact Southwark adult social care by: Emailing [email protected] or calling 020 7525 3324 for adults with a physical or sensory disability or who are 65 or older'
  6. Increase in cap confirmed by Ofgem: 'Average annual energy bill to rise to £1,738 in Great Britain from January Increase in energy price cap by Ofgem follows 10% rise for current quarter, heaping more pressure on households' https://www.theguardian.com/money/2024/nov/22/average-annual-energy-bill-rise-to-great-britain-january-enegry-price-cap-ofgem And, Martin Lewis advice: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/martin-lewis-energy-price-cap-ofgem-bills-b2651772.html
  7. Guardian article today: 'Energy suppliers to spend £500m to cushion pain of rising bills Exclusive: Government helps to broker deal involving 12 suppliers following winter fuel payment cuts' https://www.theguardian.com/business/2024/nov/20/energy-suppliers-spend-500m-cushion-pain-winter-fuel-payments-cut
  8. Guardian article: 'Britons warned to expect ‘disappointing’ rise in energy bills in January Price cap for Great Britain forecast to rise to £1,736 a year for average dual-fuel bill, according to Cornwall Insights' https://www.theguardian.com/money/2024/nov/18/energy-bills-rise-in-january-price-cap-great-britain-dual-fuel-bill
  9. I have a set of preloved stainless steel cheese knives designed by Denis Santachiara for Guzzini, an Italian brand. A couple of the boxes are a little damaged, but the knives are in very good condition. The set comprises: 2 x knives for hard cheeses 1x two-pronged fork 1x bell-shaped knife 1x knife for semi-hard cheeses Dishwasher safe. Collect from Underhill Rd SE22 (Horniman/South Circular end)
  10. Two vintage small glazed studio pottery bowls with makers mark.. Used but in very good condion. Two different brown glazes. Diameter: 13cms inc. handles, 9cm internal (excl. handles) Aylesford pottery was set up in 1954 by David Leach for the White Friars. He stayed for a year, teaching pottery to the monks, and then handed over managership to Colin Pearson. The pottery is still in production, making the stoneware goods that have made it famous for over half a century. Collect from Underhill Rd SE22 0AH (towards Horniman/South Circular end).
  11. I have two sets of 3 vintage Ayleford Priory studio pottery egg cups (3 in each set). Makers mark for Aylesford on base. Very good condition. 1) Darker glaze x3 £8.00 2) Lighter glaze x3 £8.00 - Sold Aylesford pottery was set up in 1954 by David Leach for the White Friars. He stayed for a year, teaching pottery to the monks, and then handed over managership to Colin Pearson. The pottery is still in production, making the stoneware goods that have made it famous for over half a century. Collect from Underhill Road SE22 (Horniman/South Circular end)
  12. Guys, this is an informational thread not one for de bate. Please move your debate to the Lounge. Many thanks.
  13. What lovely news.
  14. Sorry to hear about your Ipad, Beansprout. Are you sure it isn't secreted under a bush in the front garden rather than inside the house? Someone might have put it there quickly to come back later? Also, as it went missing from the church, could someone from the church mediate with their neighbour, especially if they use the church?
  15. 'Interpol campaign to identify remains of women in Europe expands to 46 cases Police forces in France, Italy and Spain join cold-case initiative after launch last year of Operation Identify Me' https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/oct/08/interpol-police-campaign-to-identify-women-europe-cold-cases
  16. Very interesting article in the Guardian today: '‘Palestinians are taking the stand’: can legal challenges to Israel’s war in Gaza stop the continuing onslaught?' https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/oct/04/israel-gaza-war-international-law
  17. I use Ancestry as my main tree base, but also have found Trove (a free Australian service) amazing if you have Aus/NZ ancestors. Sometimes a google of a name brings back surprises, especially for war service, etc. I built up a very good Australian and NZ section of my tree for free using google initially for one name which took me to Trove, where I stayed for ages, and this was before I started looking for the UK-based ancestors on Ancestry. Should really have given link for Trove - sorry: https://trove.nla.gov.au
  18. Article in today's Independent might be of interest: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/tripledemic-meaning-covid-spread-nhs-b2623294.html
  19. Direct link: https://www.nationalbooktokens.com/nominate-a-young-person-to-win-a-national-book-token?utm_medium=email&utm_source=nbt&utm_campaign=20240919-young-people-prize&utm_content=win 'Win one of five £250/€250 National Book Tokens for a young person! Books are vital for school and university, but thousands of people aged 16 to 24 don't just read books because they have to – they read books because they love them. That's why we're giving you the chance to nominate someone to receive £250/€250 to spend on new books of their choice from the bookshops they love!' 'Simply complete our entry form and tell us the name of the reader you'd love to see receive one of five £250 National Book Tokens. Nominations close after Sunday 20th October. '
  20. Thought this might be of interest on an overcast day ... https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2024/oct/03/aerial-photography-england-1930s https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/gallery/2024/oct/03/1930s-england-from-the-air-in-pictures
  21. Guardian article 1st Oct 2024: 'Starmer urged to help households as energy bills rise by £149 a year Resolution Foundation research shows 7.7m households likely to struggle to heat homes this winter' https://www.theguardian.com/money/2024/oct/01/starmer-urged-to-help-households-as-energy-bills-rise-by-149-a-year
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