Dawn @Dawns
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Mum and Nana , working and volunteering in Charity . Total bookworm and music fanatic
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National No Bra Day 2023 is a day when people are encouraged to forgo wearing bras as a symbol of breast health awareness and body positivity. It serves as a reminder to perform regular breast self-examinations, a crucial step in early breast cancer detection. Participants are also encouraged to support individuals and families affected by breast cancer and to raise funds for research and patient support organizations. Enjoy the Freedom ( ladies AND Gents 😁) -
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It's been a long week but I was sent some photos from my team that made my day. A few months ago, I had a random chat with two volunteers who had both lost their husbands. We got talking about music and discovered they both had piles of records at home but nothing to play them on and that these records held so many memories of their lost ones. I went away deep in thought... and a few months later (and some serious funding writing efforts!) one of my services launched the Vinyl club. A place older residents can bring their records and share the memories that the songs bring back. They were served refreshments and mocktails and all sang ,and cried a little, to old favourites. Sometimes my job is heartbreaking. Other times, brings such happiness. Play your songs everyone, music is magical x -
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Driven forward Community Fridge is open to EVERYONE who is struggling with cost of living and buying food. All it costs is a £3 donation for food that is saved from going to waste. Check out their FB for news of things coming in https://www.facebook.com/groups/320778092672886/?hoisted_section_header_type=recently_seen&multi_permalinks=1013650023385686 -
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I've been reading on fb the posts of a palliative nurse. She lives in Herts but works in Hillibgdon, night shifts. Each night shift will cost her £25 ulez charge . She drives all over the Borough and cannot do public transport due to time of work and all the equipment She carries. I'm not sure how people can afford this . I must admit I hadn't even considered someone working a nightshirt spanning two 24 hour periods -
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There are countless groups on FB now supporting the work of the "blade runners" in taking down ULEZ cameras. There was even a crowd funding to help support someone creating a map of cameras, their type and what ones are down . Many people daily putting reports in of new cameras going up so they can be taken down. Reading the comments on fb reminds me of the old Poll tax protests. We live in a very interesting point in time -
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A post came up on my FB feed tonight... Asking for gardeners and pruners in certain roads in Hillingdon and Harrow. I thought...wow that's a lot of gardners wanted. Then I read the post. The group had residents pinpointing any ULEZ cameras installed, then a "gardener" who covered that patch "pruned" the wires so they were not working.It had many members joining in and have sworn that whatever the outcome of the review that starts tomorrow, they will continue. . -
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The Supreme Court have ruled that a website designer can refuse to make a design for a same sex couple, stating she cannot be made due to religious beliefs. What do you think? Do you agree with worrys that this will lead to companies refusing to serve same sex couples ? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66070534 -
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I just had a chat with a GP who said she suffered from Summer SAD and I have to say it was the first time I had met someone who did. She explained when she was warm she got agitated, miserable, fidgety and anxious and that her mood dropped drastically. She said longer daylight hours really messed up her body etc. I never realised how much it could unsettle someone ! -
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As Trump now has 37 charges against him,including mishandling classified documents,surely he can't still run for President? Apparently he can . There are no laws stopping even a convicted or imprisoned felon from becoming President. Indeed, he wouldn't be the first to run a campaign from behind bars. Would he have the audacity to do so? Think we all know the answer to that! 2024 elections look very interesting -
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I'm on call monitoring the work.phone for safeguarding this weekend and decided to go to a local garden centre for a mooch around.Im sitting outside drinking coffee and people watching. Humans amaze me and I'm always wondering who other people are or what their lives are like. Do you people watch?? -
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I received an email today from a place I shop online. It said they understand that it can be upsetting getting email suggestions for mothers or fathers days for some people and if I wanted to opt out of the upcoming fathers days suggestions to let them know. I thought this was a really nice thing for them to do as I remember last year being upset after losing dad and getting some -
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Well that's over... Labour have lost overall control over Slough for the first time in years. I'd put the Conservative win completely down to Labour's mismanagement of funds as around the country is showing a different story. Interestingly, conservatives lost windsor and maidenhead control.. this went to the Lib Dems! Sloughs final results Conservative Party - 21 seats (+16) Labour Party - 18 seats (-17) Liberal Democrats - 3 seats (+3) People voted for local issues. I feel if it was a general election things would look a lot different! Has your area had elections? How'd it go -
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With prescription charges rising I just wanted to say that I save a LOT of money by using the 12 month pre paid prescription scheme. England are the only ones that still pay in the UK, one day hopefully that will change https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/prescriptions-and-pharmacies/save-money-with-a-prescription-prepayment-certificate-ppc/ -
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This interesting human is up for parole for only the second time. He has served 50 years in prison, he hasn't murdered anybody but has served longer than a lot of killers including child killers. The person from his prison said he couldn't cope with life outside. Should he stay or be let out as a 70 year old? -
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♥️. If I get dementia, I’d like my family to hang this wish list up on the wall where I live. I want them to remember these things. 1. If I get dementia, I want my friends and family to embrace my reality. 2. If I think my spouse is still alive, or if I think we’re visiting my parents for dinner, let me believe those things. I’ll be much happier for it. 3. If I get dementia, don’t argue with me about what is true for me versus what is true for you. 4. If I get dementia, and I am not sure who you are, do not take it personally. My timeline is confusing to me. 5. If I get dementia, and can no longer use utensils, do not start feeding me. Instead, switch me to a finger-food diet, and see if I can still feed myself. 6. If I get dementia, and I am sad or anxious, hold my hand and listen. Do not tell me that my feelings are unfounded. 7. If I get dementia, I don’t want to be treated like a child. Talk to me like the adult that I am. 8. If I get dementia, I still want to enjoy the things that I’ve always enjoyed. Help me find a way to exercise, read, and visit with friends. 9. If I get dementia, ask me to tell you a story from my past. 10. If I get dementia, and I become agitated, take the time to figure out what is bothering me. 11. If I get dementia, treat me the way that you would want to be treated. 12. If I get dementia, make sure that there are plenty of snacks for me in the house. If I have dementia, I may have trouble explaining what I need. 13. If I get dementia, don’t talk about me as if I’m not in the room. 14. If I get dementia, don’t feel guilty if you cannot care for me 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It’s not your fault, and you’ve done your best. Find someone who can help you. 15. If I get dementia, and I live in a dementia care community, please visit me often. 16. If I get dementia, don’t act frustrated if I mix up names, events, or places. Take a deep breath. It’s not my fault. 17. If I get dementia, make sure I always have my favorite music playing within earshot. 18. If I get dementia, and I like to pick up items and carry them around, help me return those items to their original place. 19. If I get dementia, don’t exclude me from parties and family gatherings. 20. If I get dementia, know that I still like receiving hugs or handshakes. 21. If I get dementia, remember that I am still the person you know and love.” -
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My 2 year old Grandson has been very unwell with a temp and sore throat. He developed a rash yesterday morning. My daughter couldn't get an appt so rang 111. When they contacted her they just said give calpol. Because ,as a mum she knew him well and was worried she took him to a & e yesterday, only to be told that as he wasn't crying and was watching the TV he was fine and it was just a virus.My daughter Insisted it was more serious but was sent home being made to feel she was a silly young mum making a fuss and wasting time. He woke up this morning with the rash worse, temp higher and a strawberry tongue, all symptoms of scarlet fever. She rang 111 they said a GP would ring in approx 12 hours and to give him antihistamines. They said it sounds like scarlet fever but the gp needs to ring her before antibiotics are given. I wish hospitals and GPs would listen to mums concerns seriously.Mums sometimes really do know best
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