Monday 12 September 2011

Twinned Towns, Tumbleweed and Topping up your Oyster

  1. The Good Neighbours Scheme is a support and befriending organisation. Its aim is to support the elderly, people who live alone or are victims of social or emotional isolation Find out more here
  2. Find your local Neighbourhood Watch group – or set one up: Yes, I want to know about Neighbourhood Watch
  3. A quick tour of London’s Neighbourhoods http://www.londontreasures.com/neighbourhoods.htm
  4. Claim disused or abandoned land. No, it’s not April Fools, and it IS legal. www.uklandclaims.com
  5. Find NHS services near you. Doctors, Dentists, and what to do in an emergency
  6. £61.00 Tumbleweed Tiny House. It’s small but perfectly formed. www.tumbleweedhouses.com
  7. Squatters! What to do if you want to remove them. And what you need to know if you are one. Squatters and non squatters click here, let's sort this out.
  8. Junk Mail. How to stop it! Junk Mail!
  9. Land registry search:  Search by location, house name or number, or postcode.
  10. Is your property at risk from flooding? Find out here: Find out here!
  11. Green Britain – How many reclamation yards are there in the UK, and where are they? Extensive list
  12. Things you can do for FREE in London. Yes, free! www.londonforfree.net
  13. Top up your Oyster card online. Do it now!
  14. Britain’s listed buildings… in a list: www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk
  15. Which are the safest boroughs in London? Tell me about the borough I live in
  16. Before you have a bonfire, check out the rules and regulations. If you don’t and you step outside the law on this you could face a fine of up to £5,000! Ouch. Here are the rules.
  17. Find cheap or preferably FREE parking in London here: www.findfreeparking.co.uk
  18. Is your town twinned with another? And if it is, what exactly does that mean? www.towntwinning.org.uk 
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