seenbeen

And Brownsea Island Dorset https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/brownsea-island/features/red-squirrels-in-the-autumn

tomskip Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > You just need to look at the excess death rates in > countries where mask wearing is customary to > understand the argument for complying. The real > disgrace is that our Government had to spout the > "mask wearing isn't proven to control the spread > of this infection" message for months on end > because they were scared stiff general retailers > would buy up all the available stock when front > line health care workers in the NHS, care homes > and care in the community were being asked to work > without it. > > I'm glad that we've all finally come to our senses > and accepted that mask wearing, whilst not > infallible, has a significant impact on infection > rates. Well, given the panic behaviour of the general public and the price gouging that went on I think the Government were right to err on the side of caution and not insist on masks at the time. Even though there were instructions everywhere for how to make masks people would still have bought them in bulk like they did everything else

Loads of people flouted the rules from day 1 and are STILL flouting the rules as the idiots seemed to think (I wonder why???) that Dominic Cummings gave them carte blanche to do just what they liked. So- it matters not one jot what Boris Johnson said or did because they would've done what they wanted anyway! https://apnews.com/c42eabe1b1e1ba9fcb2ce201cd3abb72

pk Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Nigello Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > What's wrong with a U-turn? > > you don't think it's better to get things right > first time around? Loads of people flouted the rules from day 1 anyway and it just got worse....we had no chance since millions of infected people left China with the blessing of the WHO

Just been there- many people, (including some staff with them half on or not at all) NOT wearing masks but on the whole the elderly are wearing masks....

There is a massive list of bye-laws associated with using a park.

the irony is that the younger ones are spreading it about but it's older people who will get locked down!

Around the beach at Burton Bradstock which is East of Westbay there are a lot of fishermen in the evenings btw. Also Tyneham village still has it's original look (old school house, children's books etc)and it is in the middle of the M.O.D ranges (that's why it was not inhabited) which are only open after 31st July for the holidays. And there is the Fossil Forest further on also in the Ranges which you can access by walking up from Lulworth Cove.

Clutterqueen Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > It's not an urban myth! I'm sure if Southwark > Council can close off an entire road then they can > enforce bonfire regulations! > > To the OP I would say please don't do it. I'm > sure there are more environmentally friendly ways > you could get rid of a piece of wood. I agree...we are all living in increasingly cramped spaces and what with the vehicle pollution, noise pollution etc adding unnecessary pollution is just anti-social. I assume the OP has a garden- I put old wood at the back of mine and let it rot- you never know it may provide a home for insects or other wildlife...

I can always tell if any neighbourhood cats have deposited in my garden because of the number of green shiny flies around + the smell. Apparently the green shiny ones like dead things too.

I had trouble contacting an officer on Southwark council- it turned out that her in-box was always full!

dontbesilly Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I would expect an 84 year old to not understand > the internet- but no fridge or freezer? Pull the > other one. i get the point you are making, but > theres no need to exaggerate to win sympathy. > Luckily there seemed to be plenty of people to > help out the vulnerable and needy during the worst > of the crisis, including yourself it would seem > with the aforementioned lady. It was nice to hear, > although a friend of mine cheekily messaged the > number on one of the help flyers that came through > the door, saying he was self isolating and got a > neighbour to do all his shopping for him, when he > was 100% fit as a fiddle! So that lowlife is a FRIEND of yours- says it all really.

Very interesting stuff about Covid from Matt Ridley....specifically starts at about 35 minutes in.

I sincerely hope that our health and well-being is not being neglected for political purposes. https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/18403861.coronavirus-brighton-sitting-millions-owed-struggling-businesses/ for example

This is why https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8567225/Chris-Whitty-DEMANDED-ministers-Spain-UKs-quarantine-list.html See the bar chart further down the page comparing the 3 worst areas in the UK with the three worst in Spain

JohnL Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > edcam Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > It's BS. UK citizens are a far greater threat > in > > Spain than anyone coming in from there. In the > 5 > > days prior to 26th July, there were 426 deaths > in > > the UK and 12 in Spain. It's yet another tory > > (Cummings) con to fool the gullible. > > > So they're going to Spain - mingling when drunk > then returning > > https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jul/14/vide > o-of-drunken-brits-maskless-in-magaluf-appals-span > iards > > That says quarantine them to me. The headline says Brits but further down the page it also said Germans were acting irresponsibly....typical denigration of OUR youngsters from the rag

All Southwark seem interested in is shutting down roads and a bloody football stadium!

Squash31 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I thought it was bad enough that fast food chains > and pubs were allowed to open before gyms and > leisure centres. And now we can't access our local > centres to stay fit and healthy, even though the > government themselves have stated obesity is an > issue and increases your risk of dying from > COVID-19, so I fail to see why Southwark council > aren't wanting to keep us all fit and healthy by > opening them. > > https://www.gov.uk/government/news/excess-weight- > can-increase-risk-of-serious-illness-and-death-fro > m-covid-19 Yes I agree. An older relative of mine found that the only exercise she could comfortably do was swimming as she had severe arthritis- not everyone can pound the pavements or cycle

Check your travel insurance in the first instance if you think it's a con.

You should have a Housing Officer who would have contacted you at some time during the Covid-19 lockdown as you have a vulnerable adult in your home. I would suggest you contact your Housing Officer

Jules-and-Boo Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > That's not how it works. People travelling in > London pay fares which partly fund TFL TfL used to get government money https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-34923879

womanofdulwich Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Because Jenny Murray is 70, and its time for > someone younger. Jane Garvey is 56. It needs > mixing up a bit. Jenny murray was too fixed in > her views IMO. I was turning off when she came on. > Im surprised anyone listens to her if they are > under 55. Wee Queenie- you should apply? Everyone in broadcasting is 'fixed in their views' because if you aren't, in this climate they come back later and bite you on the bum! Julia Hartley Brewer has her head screwed on ...but I doubt if she would ever kow-tow to the BBC

Spartacus Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > It was imposed by the government only in response > to poor financial management by the mayor. Bit > like any rescue deal , terms and conditions apply. Yes exactly- and if the mayor wants some kind of autonomy he needs to sort it without the Government aid- i.e. the tax-payers' money. I'm sure the tax payers of Manchester, Liverpool etc would love to know they are subsidising London!

gabys1st Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > seenbeen Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > TfL was ?1 billion in deficit before the > lockdown. > > He used ?600m for a fares freeze which did not > > benefit Londoners- only tourists > > > What i was thinking! The fit and mobile cd always > walk, surely many peeps live within 30 mins walk > of a restaurant? Maybe not- happy to stand > corrected. > > I am a shielded wheelchair user and had been told > to avoid f2f b4 lockdown, social distancing etc. > No longer took minicabs or uber to places had > previously done so but walked if about an hr away. > - well husband did as he accompanied my in chair. > Helped keep him fit as well. It was very > interesting we discovered streets we had no idea > existed as we tried out different routes. Also school children up to age 19 get free passes- they bus hop even if it's only 2 stops. Also it doesn't exactly encourage going to local schools or fitness either,

n dulwich northerner Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > In Sainsburys DKH about 9am today, almost everyone > wore masks and I only noticed 3 not doing so. I > wish Sainsburys would refuse them entry - let them > go hungry until they get the message. People who have breathing problems like asthma for example cannot wear masks and should download the badge https://disabilityhorizons.com/2020/06/face-mask-exemptions-how-to-ensure-you-dont-get-fined/ I am not exempt but I cannot wear the cotton masks as they are too closely woven but I can wear disposables or t-shirt material.