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New to the Random Acts of Kindness board? Start here
We set up this board as part of our response to the initial coronavirus crisis in Spring 2020. 🥳 Here are some forum links you might find useful: * See all of our Coronavirus Support boards 🥳 And here's some relevant content from MoneySavingExpert.com:* Covid tests for overseas travel * Coronavirus Travel Rights *…
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Best money-related acts of kindness of 2022 so far?
At the start of the year I asked for your Kindest money-related act of kindness of 2021? I enjoyed it so much that I'd like to get some more. Please tell me your: 💚💛 Best money-related acts of kindness of 2022 so far 💜💙 Thank you kindly!
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My ex-friend paid me back!
Last month I asked for advice over a former friend who didn’t pay me back over an errand and travel, I accepted that she would not pay me back, but today she paid me back. I never thought she would. It took a while, but I’m glad I have closure.
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Martin Lewis knighthood
Should Martin Lewis become an Official “Sir” and be awarded with this honour for giving so many people the help, assistance and financial lifeline he and his team have provided and continue to provide? What a service to all of us 🙌🏼
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Ukraine Guests - How to become permanent in the UK after the 3 years?
Morning all. Our guests have been here 8 weeks, have jobs, working hard, have the kid starting a great school and basically ticking all the life boxes. No dramas, no issues. But the discussion turns to 'what next'? They want to stay and are making all the right steps and noises. They are looking to rent but of course also…
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Registered for Homes for Ukraine - But how to Make Contact?
Afternoon all. Have registered, got the registration details and an email on 'what to do if you know a Ukrainian'. We do not know anyone under that heading but we are keen to participate. We can help and have resources & space to be able to. How do we make contact in a credible and proper way? What charities are…
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Kindness (self-promoting)
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released a trapped bumblebee from a spiders web today, off he flew.
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One of our unsung covid heroes
I live in an old cottage with a low water flow due to being on a shared supply and getting a washer to work is tricky. So I have always used the launderette in the local town. However being CEV and immunosuppressed with a chronic autoimmune lung condition, I've been shielding due to covid and the launderette has been off…
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ATG Tickets - good news
I had booked theatre tickets for my mums 80th birthday but she has come down with Covid. Even if she is negative by the date of the show (this coming Saturday) she probably won't be up to it. I asked ATG to rearrange the tickets for the following week and they did so without any queries or quibbles.
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£350 ‘cash for rooms’ offer
Gove bids to end Ukrainian refugee chaos with £350 ‘cash for rooms’ offer Any thoughts about this? Would like to think I would do it but would it be taxed? Can they claim benefits or work as not sure how it would actually work. I dont have much income but have a spare bedroom/
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Ukraine conflict: how you can help - blog discussion
In light of the terrible situation in Ukraine, we've rounded up ways you can help. Read the full blog:Ukraine conflict: how you can help
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Resolver - Hermes Resolved with Resolver
I had failed to get two Lost Parcel claims with Hermes resolved after 4 months and numerous attempts - contacted via Resolver and were resolved! Great - Recommended
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Kindest money-related act of kindness of 2021?
What's the most notable random act of kindness (money-related) you experienced in 2021? It could be something someone did for you, something you witnessed happening, or something you did yourself. Thank you, MSE Laura F
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Random acts of kindness.
Love hearing about these. I love to get food for those in doorways. On our return from abroad we gave our entire larder, fridge, and freezer contents to a local hard-up family. Just makes you feel good to do something good for someone. I'd love to be super-rich and go around handing out money to those in tricky situations.…
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Running - And a random act of kindness!
So just before Christmas, I went out for a run! The stresses of family not talking to me much after the passing of mum in July, was back at the forefront of my mind. Ironically, the stress was back as one of my sisters had a go at me over a text message. So off I go for a run. Just before mile 1.7, I saw a lady with a…
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Did a Food Shop to donate to the supermarket food bank
I bought a special cake for Xmas which the supermarket said would be guaranteed fresh until 26th Dec. but on Xmas Day found it had a Use By date of 25th Dec.We'd already planned to use it on Boxing Day for a party, so had to revise our menu plans. I complained online and, when no reply was received complained in store. I…
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Restored my faith in my community :)
Everyone talks about local fb groups… a lot of people described as “karens” or “moaning about fireworks”. in the depth of my depression I got myself into a heap of debt… this month paid off my loans but unfortunately due to other bills have been left with £0. (My own fault) I put a post on our local fb group asking about…
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Thankful to a stranger...
I had a parcel go missing with Hermes before Christmas, the company refunded me. Then last week Hermes sent me a message saying it was out for delivery, so I assumed it had been found in a warehouse, perhaps getting lost with all the Christmas parcels. I waited in, no parcel arrived but the delivery information updated to…
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Someone want to buy us a house
My partner has a friend he hasn’t known for very long however they get along very well had a few nights out together just a typical bromance anyway, one night they got to talking about work ect, the guy asked my partner his dream jobs ect as he worked in the army and missed the opportunity to get a trade and is now stuck…
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Supporting musicians. And finding things to make one feel better
I have been caught up in a lengthy, depressing and exceedingly stressful Insurance claim that is still ongoing. Often I have not known which way to turn. (Sometimes I went to MSE) Then Covid also hit. During all this I had to try and find something to lighten my mood and take me away from the situation I had found myself…
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Best Thing You’ve Discovered In Lockdown
What is the best thing you’ve discovered in lockdown? Be it a new skill, a new TV series or film you wouldn’t have tried, or something you’ve found at home/upcycled.
