IlonaM

This is fascinating!!

I recently had these guys out - quick response and appointment. Reasonably priced. Would recommend. https://computer-repair-man.co.uk/find-your-local-technician/england/greater-london/london/computer-repair-in-dulwich/

'RHS asks for gardeners’ successes and failures to plan for changing climate Charity wants to know how climate crisis is affecting plants and what UK gardeners are doing to mitigate effects' https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/article/2024/jul/31/rhs-gardeners-successes-failures-plan-changing-climate-uk Direct link to survey (closes 15 October): https://www.rhs.org.uk/science/articles/climate-change-gardening-survey

Keep the faith Sue. Although the recent ICJ decision was a non-binding opinion, Netanyahu is under increasing pressure both at home and abroad. The Labour government has dropped the tories' challenge to the ICC's arrest warrant case against Netanyahu and others. We need to keep up the worldwide pressure. It is very hard to be optimistic with the world as it is at the moment, but we advocates for peace, humanity, human rights and respect of International Law must try.

Guardian article 03082024: 'Energy customers urged to switch to beat winter fuel payments changes UK suppliers’ new fixed-rate tariffs could keep household bills down – and beat forecast energy cap rise' https://www.theguardian.com/money/article/2024/aug/03/energy-customers-switch-winter-fuel-payments-tariffs

National March 3rd August 2024 London https://palestinecampaign.org/events/national-march-for-palestine-3/ PLEASE ATTEND WITH ALL YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS When 03/08/2024 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm National March for Palestine When: 12 noon, 3 August Where: Park Lane, London

Re: Martin Lewis' advice on energy costs: 'Martin Lewis says people should act now to save money on energy bills before next Ofgem price cap Customers may want to check they’re getting the best deal' https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/martin-lewis-energy-bills-mse-tracker-ofgem-price-cap-b2588888.html

You really need to speak to a lawyer/CAB for advice on 1) who is the most appropriate to sue, Southwark or the tenant and 2) whether there are other options. Complex area to get quick resolution as, based on his behaviour, it sounds as if your neighbour might have mental health issues. Is the local Community Mental Health Team involved? Also regarding police, are you solely reporting to the Met or have you also approached your local Safer Neighbourhood Team? They can be very good on asb and neighbour disputes. That said, if you and your family are in immediate danger call 999. Keep on at Housing Officer/RSO and also try to get Southwark's ASBU engaged. Good to get councillor and/or MP support and advice. Is Southwark also your freeholder? See brief summary re landlord's potential responsibility for tenant's asb: https://www.insight-law.co.uk/blog/are-landlords-responsible-for-tenant-behaviour/ - on a landlord & tenant law firm's website. Good indication of what questions to ask etc.. Also Shelter England: https://england.shelter.org.uk/professional_resources/legal/housing_conditions/nuisance_and_asb/complaints_to_social_landlords_about_antisocial_behaviour

Observer article: 'How to find cheap (or free) days out for the kids, come rain or shine Amid the cost of living crisis, and the high price of attractions, many children are stuck indoors. But there are affordable, but no less exciting, trips' https://www.theguardian.com/money/article/2024/jul/29/how-to-find-cheap-or-free-days-out-for-the-kids-come-rain-or-shine

James B Sikking American actor best known for his roles in the TV police series Hill Street Blues and the medical sitcom Doogie Howser, MD https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2024/jul/28/james-b-sikking-obituary - I loved HIll Street Blues

In the Guardian as well - https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/jul/27/trump-speech-no-need-to-vote-future I think they might just have checked!!

Today's online Observer article: '‘Cliff edge’ deadline for UK digital visas still leaves 4m at risk of losing rights - Home Office urged to extend year-end date for expiry of biometric residence permits after postponing eVisas rollout' https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/article/2024/jul/27/cliff-edge-deadline-for-uk-digital-visas-still-leaves-4m-at-risk-of-losing-rights See also: joint letter to Home Office: https://ilpa.org.uk/ilpa-sends-joint-open-letter-to-the-home-office-setting-out-significant-concerns-over-the-uks-transition-to-evisas-11-june-2024/

Re: savings rates - article in today's Guardian: 'Savers urged to lock in best deals before UK interest rate decision With Bank of England meeting on 1 August, people are advised to take advantage of top-paying accounts now' https://www.theguardian.com/money/article/2024/jul/27/savers-best-deals-uk-interest-rate-top-paying-accounts

Very pleased to recommend James who helped me yesterday with adding a further wired monitor to a pre-existing video doorbell.

Was just sent this rather brazen statement by Trump:

What a fantastic community hub

'Today at 6pm we are coming together to link hands all the way around Parliament. Now more than ever, we need to send a powerful message to this new Labour government: to stop arming Israel and to push for an immediate ceasefire. Will you join us? ... Keir Starmer can take active steps to change this today. Instead, his government remains disgracefully silent. Join us at 6pm today to demand that the government stops aiding and abetting Israel’s genocide, and to stand in solidarity with the Palestinian people. Today is only the start. We need to keep ramping up the pressure on our political leaders to ensure they know our mass movement for justice for the Palestinian people is not going away. Next Wednesday 24 July, we will be back in Parliament to hold our first lobby of new and returning MPs. Will you join us to take the demands of our movement directly to your MP? [direct link: https://palestinecampaign.eaction.online/julylobby] ... this evening we need a huge turnout to link hands stretching all the way around Parliament. Please join us at 6pm by Parliament Square to make this a powerful and symbolic action that Keir Starmer cannot ignore. I hope to see you there! In solidarity, Celie Campaigns Officer Palestinian Solidarity Campaign'

https://www.theguardian.com/education/article/2024/jul/14/cleaners-at-james-allens-girls-school-vote-to-strike-cut-in-hours 'Cleaners at prestigious UK girls’ school vote to strike over cut in hours James Allen’s girls’ school in London faces industrial action by members of union for low-paid migrant workers'

sually I find the comments under the line more interesting/helpful than the article itself, but it might be of interest for those looking for frugal ways to culture this summer: https://www.theguardian.com/culture/article/2024/jul/13/culture-offers-hacks-to-save-money

I don't know what is going on with crime and incidents on Underhill recently, but I was wondering whether neighbours local to 10 Underhill Road might be able to check their cctv/Ring doorbell footage again, please. Or perhaps you saw something at the time? The police were knocking on doors on Thursday evening (11th July) regarding an incident which happened between 1330 and 1335c on 10th June 2024 directly outside 10 Underhill Rd. They agreed that I could post a call for potential witnesses on the Forum. A local resident in his 80s was approached by a young woman in her 30s-40s as he was walking home, up Underhill Rd in the direction of Melford. She approached him and gave him a hug. Being a friendly, neighbourly, elderly gentleman he hugged her back (probably thinking he must know her) and during the hug she picked his pocket. He has obviously been left quite shaken by the incident. Your Ring camera/cctv might have captured the elderly gentleman walking up Underhill Rd past Bradbury Oak House and number 8, followed by the woman, the incident itself outside number 10, or what happened next. Any description or footage of the suspect would be very helpful. I am waiting for an email from one of the officers who might be able to provide a reference number, but otherwise 101 or Dulwich Wood SNT would be grateful for any information or footage.