Just reading a few comments from people concerned about family and friends they're apart from, and others feeling isolated and I thought it could help if there was a support thread. Use this thread if you need a favour or an errand. Maybe someone on the board is able to help or point at a support group.
I’ve just siphoned the petrol out of three of the neighbours cars. Prettty sure they’re the type to ignore any ban. seems a shame to pour it away ....
That night not be an option shortly .... I've been delivering all last week and I think the measures being out in place will stop movement, even when doing good will gestures unless sanctioned by the Council. Maybe I interpreted it incorrectly
One exercise a day as suggested, though your delivery looks like it will have to stop to reduce passing on to others even if inadvertently. We need to not look for reasons to get round the guidance just follow them
I hope the lack of requests on this thread is a sign that everyone is okay, rather than people being afraid to ask. Don't forget, while we're all doing our bit in self isolating, some people will feel bad that they're not directly involved, so if you can find ways of keeping them involved remotely, it could help them feel they're contributing to solving the problem. It could also get them away from the doom and gloom that the telly is liable to be full of.
Posted by @dennisboothstash on the other thread, but I thought it worth sharing on here. If you are extremely vulnerable, (as per this guidance https://www.gov.uk/government/publi...ng-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19) or know someone who is then register below https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus-extremely-vulnerable
My next door neighbour is alone in his 70’s. Loves his gardening. I’ve spent the morning giving him a hand
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I have a consignment of disposable latex gloves, 100 to a box, large size. Hearing these are as scarce as a City victory at the moment. If anyone is in need of any please send me a pm.
Some great stuff going on online for isolated people My Mum has been to see Snake Davis a few times live (sax player from South Bank...bloody good too) and she got an email from him, as he must have had her email from buying tickets previously, and he sent her an invite for a live online gig from his home. She loved it.
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I'm really frustrated. I've got enhanced DBS but we don't require annual renewal so my latest one is more than a year old. It rejected me. Which is stupid. I've got 2 large Volvos and could deliver medicines, people whatever.