Thursday 14th May 2020 – Day Fifty Two

Good morning

I receive daily thanks for the updates and comments about the work that goes into this blog. However, I do think the gratitude needs to be shared with everyone. This is very much a community project, with so many of YOU sharing and contributing which makes this task that much easier to complete – so from me to you – THANK YOU for all your efforts, ideas, suggestions and words of advice

Please keep them coming!

Please get in touch if you need help!


 

What can I share with you today?

 


 

From Amber:

Join us for our first Sunday virtual coffee morning.
Can’t do your normal Sunday routine? Join Amber for Social Sunday! This Sunday, May 17th at 10:30 AM, Amber will host a virtual coffee session for all those craving a good ol’ cup o’ joe (from your very own espresso machines, of course) and a brain challenge!

That’s right, we’ll chat, have some coffee, and have a quarantine quiz. For some extra fun, wear your favourite hat! Amber Khan is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Social Sunday with Amber

Time: May 17, 2020 10:30 AM London

If you would like to join the Zoom meeting email John for details.

 


 

FOOD / SHOPPING

Thank you to everyone who has forwarded their wonderful support and comments to me regarding the Food Bank Project organised by Covent Garden Community Centre / 7 Dials Club. It is really gratifying to hear that so many people are benefiting from the service:

Thank you once again for the amazing work that you and the team are doing in the community and through the Food Bank.

Foodbank – We are flexible with regards to who we can help. If you fit the following criteria, please register.

  • Self Isolation due to symptoms
  • Isolation due to vulnerable or shielded status
  • Income reduction because of lockdown & crisis measures
  • Income reduction while waiting for benefits to arrive
  • Homeless

Go to Registration Form

 


 

From Sarah:

The best online grocery shopping sites and their available delivery slots.
Here the Daily Telegraph have appraised some of the major retailers’ websites and offerings, including the fastest delivery times with updates on what is being offered currently.

Here’s the Link

 


 

From Chris T:

Brownies

Yes, I do love peanut butter. ?
Ultimate Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies! Sometimes we all need a peanut butter and chocolate fix to get us through the week — and my Ultimate Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies recipe does the trick.

Download Recipe

 


 

ART & CULTURE

From Genia:

Musée d’Orsay, Paris

Musée d’Orsay, Paris. You can virtually walk through this popular gallery that houses dozens of famous works from French artists who worked and lived between 1848 and 1914. Get a peek at artworks from Monet, Cézanne, and Gauguin, among others.

Here’s the Link

 


 

From Chris B:

Kings Place logo

This week Kings Place are  excited to announce a series of live shows.
Including Singing with Nightingales event, an interview with Jonathan Freedland in partnership with Jewish Book Week and the return of Steve Richards’ Rock ’n’ Roll Politics Live.

Here’s the link

 


 

From Theresa:

National Garden Scheme, Brockhampton Cottage, Herefordshire:
Garden harmony. Perched on a rise in the gloriously rural countryside of south Herefordshire, the garden of Brockhampton Cottage has been created in the last 21 years to maximise the quality of its setting.

 


 

HEALTH

From Rosy;

Pilates In Later Life.
Pilates is a low impact form of exercise that is an excellent route to increased fitness for older  adults to build up your stamina, strength and flexibility.

The principle objective of pilates is to build abdominal, back and pelvic strength, resulting in body toning and improved posture.

Watch my video and follow along…

 


 

INFORMATION

From Margaret:

Get help if you’re staying at home because of coronavirus

Find volunteer groups and other services in your local area who can help you cope.

Here’s the Link

 


 

FUNNY SIDE OF LIFE

From Jerry – Are we bored yet?

Which letter is silent in the word “Scent,”  the S or the C?

Do twins ever realize that one of them was unplanned?

Why is the letter W, in English, called double U? Shouldn’t it be called double V?

 


 

That’s all for now!

You can contact me on 07759 646507 in case of an emergency

Be safe

John