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Have a listen to more recent episodes on the history of Russia and Ukraine that they did at the start of the invasion. Was really illuminating on how to understand Putins self justification at that point.
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Now sorted - thanks all!
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Any recommendations on self build websites? All seem much of a muchness. Just need simple brochure site for freelance work (Comms and copywriting)
Square space vs wix etc.
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Looking for 18t cog and lockring. Will need posting as based in Worcestershire.
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ManoMano is worth a look and you can get a few quid back via Top Cashback. I've got one of the faux leather recliners and is decent for the price.
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PM incoming...
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Funnily enough, have been thinking about getting a fixed gear bike again for a while. Think it's the only thing from living in London I miss, especially as now working from home full time so no commute by bike into Zone 1 etc.
Now tempted even more but options for #buyers in darkest Worcestershire are limited and budget is non-existent.
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I seem to remember there was a new thing that let you DNS on calendar events without having to email the organiser [which I'm happy to do but aware they have a lot of thankless admin to do already]. Have I imagined it?
[Got family staying this weekend and can no longer do the lovely 100k jaunt I had signed up to]
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Don’t suppose you’d post?
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Anyone recommend decorators to do simple make walls good and paint job? North London / Seven Sisters based.
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@pdlouche Tbh I don't think anyone has grounds to complain tbh, the amount of work, effort, skill and time to do this all so quickly is incredible so you've got nothing to apologise for, especially a lack of freebies!
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Posting the below as feel pretty helpess and wondering what I can do to support people in Ukraine. Links to where you can donate and some good resources too [I work for a charity and we partner with British Red Cross so has come from their Emergencies Appeal via a colleague]
"With the crisis in Ukraine continuing to impact the lives of thousands of people, your help is appreciated. Red Cross teams in Ukraine and the border countries are providing essential aid. In Ukraine, Ukrainian Red Cross volunteers are providing first aid, warm clothes, and support in shelters and metro stations. You can find out more about our response here.
https://www.redcross.org.uk/about-us/what-we-do/international/ukraine
The best way to help in this emergency, if you can do so, is to donate money to the Disaster Emergency Committee (DEC) Ukraine Humanitarian appeal. We are unable to accept goods or send volunteers abroad – you can find out more here.
Fundraising :
We are looking for people to help ‘shake a bucket’ at locations across the UK between Thursday 17th March – Saturday 19th March. If you can spare two hours and are over 18, you can sign up here for a slot near you.https://volunteer.redcross.org.uk/opportunities/22596-fundraising-bucket-shaker-volunteer-2021-11-09
If you can encourage others in your network to sign up to volunteer we have a draft email you could send and media assets to share here.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/qe1q3nj6h6f9sp4/AACwJmZH5Q4liGikiNtBWz4Ha?dl=0Groups, including children and young people, can organise a fundraising activity for Ukraine and you can download our fundraising packs for lots of ideas.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/qe1q3nj6h6f9sp4/AACwJmZH5Q4liGikiNtBWz4Ha?dl=0Educational resources
Our education team have released two new educational resources to support teachers and parents: a guidance piece on How to talk about conflict impartially, and a photo-based resource to help discuss the specific events in Ukraine.We also have our educational resources on the Rules of War and Migration - why people migrate and the difficulties they face which also might interest you. Additionally, we have wellbeing resources available to help build resilience.
https://www.redcross.org.uk/get-involved/teaching-resources/how-to-talk-about-conflict-impartially
https://www.redcross.org.uk/get-involved/teaching-resources/newsthink-ukraine
https://www.redcross.org.uk/get-involved/teaching-resources/refugee-week-imagine-a-kinder-world
https://www.redcross.org.uk/get-help/get-help-with-loneliness/wellbeing-support
The National Youth Agency has also released some resources for youth workers.
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@pdlouche Absolute star. Nice one and thanks for putting all this together.
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Cant stand clocks that haven't had batteries replaced/been wound/showing time properly. Reall triggers me.
Anyway, maudlin LLL...
Stop the clocks, cut off the telephone...
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Owl - 1 pack of 4 please
3c70 - 1 pack please
mustardbeak - 2 packs of four
5_3_1 - 1 pack of 4 please
atz - 1 pack, international post
grm - 1 pack please
Adroit 2 packs please
Josh – 1 pack!
Geoffnotsle - 1 pack please
NAS - 1 pack please
King_saxlingham - 1 pack
Psg1ben - 2 packs plus eu shipping
Creek_tebsin - 1 pack
EB - 1 pack of 4 please Squire!
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My method is to pour boiling water into the flask and leave for 10-15 mins before adding the hot drink. Does help it last longer.
Then put the flask in a pannier and tootle off for the day down some lanes and b-roads.
If there's some loose chippings or mud ask yourself if it would be worth getting a gravel bike, then realise it's not worth the hassle of setting up a #BikePacking specific #OutsideIsFree Instagram account and buying the right dangle mugs as it would get in the way of a nice day out.
Perhaps I should unfollow this thread again...
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Haha, that’s ace.
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I think dick measuring is scheduled for September
It is quite cold out at the moment.
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Nice!
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The Junior Jets basses are gorgeous. Been after one for a while. New line just in, including a lovely “shell pink”
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Quality write up.
Think you're doing yourself a disservice though - as a hardcore fair weather rider I'd have bailed/not even turned up, so chapeau.
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Submitted a diy as mandatory route to ride tomorrow and organiser has replied saying it’s under distance? Really confused as gpx is 108km and I thought I just needed to submit the route and a couple of controls.
All now fine , organiser hadn’t clocked it was mandatory rather than advisory.
LFGSS
London Fixed Gear and Single-Speed is a community of fixed gear and single-speed cyclists.
Question for hive mind - I've been teaching myself to play bass again for the past 18months/2 years after a 20-year break.
I can't afford lessons but want to start playing with others to accelerate learning and for it to be more fun alongside keeping the music book and YT sessions going. Music should be played with others, right?
What's the best way of seeking people to jam with? For context, I've recently re-located so don't have much in terms of social networks/people I can just ask and I'm a bit nervous about rocking up at a jam night as don't think I'm there just yet in terms of ability or confidence.
Any advice/thoughts?