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Belinda also posts a weekly newsletter, offering the latest on how to survive the lockdown in the Bush. See below for Belinda's full local roundup.
Applause for the NHS
A round of applause: It is only 35 claps till Christmas. Tonight at 8 pm, if you are able, please open your windows and front doors, if safe, and let us have applause and a show of support for frontline workers and the NHS. Pots and pans, whistles are excellent.
The WhatsApp Group: Given the advice not to go out often, the group works well if someone only needs one thing. People are also using it if they are worried or have a general query. The photography on it is really good. If you want adding let Belinda know.
Facebook Group
There is a Facebook group. People post quite a lot of stuff that is generally useful and is easy to search. I take bits for this newsletter from there. I also post all the useful inks that appear in the different updates. https://www.facebook.com/groups/631746507662286
Foodbank - supplies needed
Toiletries are needed for foodbanks in our neighbourhood. People have been incredibly generous. Thank you to all of you who have contributed.
Friday 24th April - doorstep collection of tinned food and packaged goods
There is a doorstep collection for tinned and packaged goods on Friday 24th April. If you have any items you want to donate leave them on your doorstep and they will be collected in the afternoon.
Theft of bikes
Motorbike and bike security: A motorbike was stolen off the street and people have been lifting bike covers to check if they are properly secured. Make sure you lock things
Street Cleaning
Street cleaning: A big thank you to last week's volunteers. Nicholas T deserves a particular thank you for dealing with the human excrement and the contraceptives. Fortunately they were still in their packets.
Supporting local businesses
Artisanal sour dough bread: Tom is now delivering to Macfarlane Road on Thursday morning/lunchtime. It is £5.00 including delivery. His number is +44 7745 909102 and mention you live around Hopgood Street/Macfarlane Road. He is up to five customers now and can go for a maximum of eight
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| Albertine, still open for take-out |
In the news - Albertine – the wine bar, apart from the wine and the charcuteries they often have cake and exceptionally tasty vegetables.
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/times2/allegra-mcevedy-i-went-from-the-talent-on-a-tv-show-to-a-deranged-market-trader-in-one-night-bdlpwqnc8
Wider Pavements on Uxbridge Rd
Uxbridge Road: LBHF plan to introduce temporary wider pavements to help shoppers with social distancing. Because of the market and all the shops and queuing it has been getting quite crowded.
https://www.lbhf.gov.uk/articles/news/2020/04/hf-introduce-temporary-wider-pavements-help-shoppers-social-distancing
Bush Birds
It is really hot and hasn’t rained for weeks so we filled a roasting tin with water and put it out for the birds (well away from Boris the cat). They literally queued up to have a go. Home birds: how to spot 20 of the most common species from your window, walk or garden
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/apr/16/home-birds-how-to-spot-20-of-the-most-common-species-from-your-window-walk-or-garden?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Outlook
Library of Useful Links
There are more useful links all the time. I will put them in a consolidated list at the end of this email so you can find them in one place. If any of you have things they would like adding let me have them.
Westfield - Boots is open
Westfield: The Boots in Westfield and now go to the Boots Shepherds Bush in the W12 shopping Centre. The things that are still open are T4, Halifax, WH Smith and the Post Office, M&S, Holland & Barrett and Waitrose.
The hours keep changing. These are the times Westfield say they are open.
https://uk.westfield.com/london/stores/new-arrivals
W12 centre: The link below takes you to the shops page and if you click on the store you are interested in you will see the opening hours of stores that are open and what is closed https://west12shopping.co.uk/shops
LBHF links
The LBHF home page with links to a load of Corona info including how to get help if you feel lonely or need help https://www.lbhf.gov.uk/
Changes to council services https://www.lbhf.gov.uk/coronavirus-covid-19/changes-council-services
Recycling bags, if you need them cleaner.greener@lbhf.gov.uk
Westfield: Shops and the one restaurant open in Westfield and gives you the updated opening hours. https://uk.westfield.com/london/stores/new-arrivals
Volunteering in the Community
Well apart from helping out people locally there are other opportunities. For anything that is vaguely official, having a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) check helps. You can apply online and it will cost you £23.00. If you apply for this online only use a site with .gov.uk in the site like this one https://www.gov.uk/guidance/basic-dbs-checks-guidance
Hammersmith and Fulham Community Aid Network: The Council have launched a dedicated network to coordinate LBHF resident volunteers during these challenging times.
https://www.lbhf.gov.uk/coronavirus-covid-19/hf-community-aid-network-can
Mutual Aid Groups
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/apr/16/home-birds-how-to-spot-20-of-the-most-common-species-from-your-window-walk-or-garden?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Outlook
Library of Useful Links
There are more useful links all the time. I will put them in a consolidated list at the end of this email so you can find them in one place. If any of you have things they would like adding let me have them.
Westfield - Boots is open
Westfield: The Boots in Westfield and now go to the Boots Shepherds Bush in the W12 shopping Centre. The things that are still open are T4, Halifax, WH Smith and the Post Office, M&S, Holland & Barrett and Waitrose.
The hours keep changing. These are the times Westfield say they are open.
https://uk.westfield.com/london/stores/new-arrivals
W12 centre: The link below takes you to the shops page and if you click on the store you are interested in you will see the opening hours of stores that are open and what is closed https://west12shopping.co.uk/shops
LBHF links
The LBHF home page with links to a load of Corona info including how to get help if you feel lonely or need help https://www.lbhf.gov.uk/
Changes to council services https://www.lbhf.gov.uk/coronavirus-covid-19/changes-council-services
Recycling bags, if you need them cleaner.greener@lbhf.gov.uk
Westfield: Shops and the one restaurant open in Westfield and gives you the updated opening hours. https://uk.westfield.com/london/stores/new-arrivals
Volunteering in the Community
Well apart from helping out people locally there are other opportunities. For anything that is vaguely official, having a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) check helps. You can apply online and it will cost you £23.00. If you apply for this online only use a site with .gov.uk in the site like this one https://www.gov.uk/guidance/basic-dbs-checks-guidance
Hammersmith and Fulham Community Aid Network: The Council have launched a dedicated network to coordinate LBHF resident volunteers during these challenging times.
https://www.lbhf.gov.uk/coronavirus-covid-19/hf-community-aid-network-can
Mutual Aid Groups
Over 900 Mutual Aid Groups have been set up for residents and organisations at Ward level to connect, offer support and request help. We are registered with them.
Hammersmith hospital
Help out at Hammersmith hospital - they will help with your DBS check
https://www.imperialcharity.org.uk/volunteering/volunteering-opportunities/crisis-response-volunteer-hammersmith-hospital?fbclid=IwAR36GTH0wRUivtER1OB-tXy4Wu2cUlIvtnwPoeRnpE1eBE4Pbe7DpHPlflQ
The Shepherd's Bush Blog offers a personal view on life in Shepherd's Bush. If you would like to contribute a story about our neighbourhood, email us at shepherdsbushblog@gmail.com.
Hammersmith hospital
Help out at Hammersmith hospital - they will help with your DBS check
https://www.imperialcharity.org.uk/volunteering/volunteering-opportunities/crisis-response-volunteer-hammersmith-hospital?fbclid=IwAR36GTH0wRUivtER1OB-tXy4Wu2cUlIvtnwPoeRnpE1eBE4Pbe7DpHPlflQ
The Shepherd's Bush Blog offers a personal view on life in Shepherd's Bush. If you would like to contribute a story about our neighbourhood, email us at shepherdsbushblog@gmail.com.
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