Sat 250322 CashPlus balance in the 'red'/overdrawn.

 2:30 PM Checked CashPlus balance...in the 'red'/overdrawn.

I use my CashPlus 'credit card' to take out loans to pay for bills which need to be paid 'urgently' like, right now. 

So, I phoned in to discover what my balance was...do I have any more money left to use on the a/c.? Answer: No. In fact, my a/c. is currently in the 'red'...meaning overdrawn by £13.99.

£513.99

LATEST UPDATE

21:45 PM Made £15.00 payment into CashPlus a/c.; should leave me with £1.01 to spend balance!

Fri 240323 eBay training shoes/Streatham Foodbank delivery

eBay

I'd brought a pair of trainers from off eBay; and, yesterday evening, the auction was won...only, by that time, 7PM (approx.) the banks were already shut. So, I sent the eBay seller a message...; I'll pay tomorrow. 

Thus, early morning I went over to Streatham to make a deposit into my bank a/c.; in order to pay for the shoes/also, some other bills.

I came back home...and, paid for the eBay package to be delivered.

LATEST UPDATE

Later on, during the same evening...I checked eBay; and, apparently, the seller has already posted the package...on the same day that I had paid.

All that's left to do is check if the shoes fit, size 8; and, that it's in sound wearable condition; before leaving eBay seller feedback.

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Streatham foodbank delivery

At around 1/2 PM, I received  a food delivery from Streatham Foodbank at my door.

It  consisted of a box of food items + bag of potatoes/fruit/froozen food. (Including some cat food.)

I am, indeed, extremely grateful for their food delivery; because, otherwise, I'm finding it very hard to find enough money to buy food...when normal food prices have just totally shot up. A packet of biscuits that used to cost £1.00...now costs...£1.75!

I used the microwave to heat up a box of frozen curry/and, rice. (And, there is still one more food box left.)

All the rest of the food items, I put away inside of the fridge. Tins of soup/sliced mangos/baked beans/-etc.

They also included toiletries: 1 x toilet roll/1 x Colgate tooth paste/some washing up liquid. 

Thu 230322 Streatham Job Centre

12:00 noon. I had an appointment to 'sign on' at Streatham Job Centre.

The lady who signed me on...didn't make any fuss...just told me to sign/and, basically, that was it.

(Who knows, maybe, they were in a hurry to get to lunch. I thought the signing on time was really odd: 12 midday. Most companies eat their lunch between: 12:00 noon - 1 PM.)

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12:20 PM Aldi Supermarket

I went inside of Aldi Supermarket...; and, having just £2.00 left in my bank a/c.; I brought...

1 x tub of Glacier's Cherries @ 99p
1 x milk (plant based) @ £1.09p

...after which I walked off home. No bag...just carried the shopping in my hand/placed the tub of Glaciers cherries inside of my left coat pocket.

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12:30 PM The journey back home...(accidentally, startled a young girl)

Returning back home...I took the short cut. I wanted desperately to take leak...; and, knew that along the path -running parallel beside Streatham tube train station- there is a 'hidden' recess. So, I took my leak; and, immediately, coming back out...I run into a young girl walking by...who, obviously, didn't see me...; so, she let out a slight scream. Instantly, I apologised, twice...saying, 'sorry'...keeping my tone low. Then, we both continued on walking...she in front of me.

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1:45 PM Streatham Foodbank phoned

I received a follow up phone call from Streatham Food bank...; they said they'll deliver me a food package tomorrow...between 11AM - 4 PM. I told them if I'm not in...they can leave it outside the door. (They also said they would phone, first; just to check I'm in to receive the package.)

Wed 220323 Streatham Foodbank application

9 AM (approx.) S/Phone call

I got a phone call from S. She spoke to me about the collapsed ceiling...stating that it made her feel worried. We also spoke about meeting up during Easter. She was in a hurry to go to work...so, I didn't bother to keep her chatting any longer than was necessary. 

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10 AM Emmaeus Charity Shop

Donated 2 pairs of training shoes to West Norwood Emmaeus Charity shop. (near to the train station). 

- One black pair of shoes...the back was too low...thus, most uncomfortably, cutting into the back of my foot heels.

- The other blue pair of shoes...I'd only recently brought from off eBay...; only instead of size 8...it appeared to be 7 & 1/2 which was far too tight.

So, basically, I decided to get rid of both.

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10:20 AM West Norwood/Center 70

I have some important things to discuss at West Norwood/Center 70...who give legal advice/and, other helpful advice. Only, when I looked at the available time slots one the time table...; every day was marked 'closed'. I think, I'm going to have to try, again...; either by phoning them...; or, visiting. They are open for, at least, 2 days per week. I think, it's morning 10 AM-12:00 noon. Tue/Fri, (I think? Will need to check, again.)

Basically, the bedroom ceiling upstairs has collapsed...and, I don't have enough money available to be able to fix it...; so, I'm wondering what other help might be available out there...if any...?

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10:30 AM St. Luke's church West Norwood

I walked into St. Luke's church...because, I knew they had a Foodbank there. When I walked in, I spoke to the church pastor: Donald. He said, they used to have a Foodbank, before; but, they closed it...because, there we drunks/scrounger's who used to hang out around the church; and, they would abuse other visitors.

He told me, there is a Foodbank on Clive Road; but, he didn't have any leaflet's left.

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10:45 AM West Norwood Library

I entered West Norwood Library; and, there picked up some leaflets...; one of which is related to Clive Road Foodbank.

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10 AM Did some shopping at West Norwood CoOp./Iceland. Brought...

- 1 x Jamaican Pattie
- 4 x Jam Rolls
/-etc.

(I can't remember what else...; but, not a lot...as there was really very little money available to spend; there was less that £5.00 left in my bank a/c. to spend.)

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11:00 Returning back home...I decided to take Lancaster Hill...going towards the Jewish Orphanage. I ran into a girl -(forgot her name?)- who used to work inside of High Trees Training Centre at Tulse Hill; she is also Rocky's girlfriend/wife(?); Rocky is a kid I used to play with which I was young. She showed me her daughter; who was just about to drive off in her car. I said a quick, 'hello'. We both discussed old times...; then, I continued on my journey home. 

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11:15 Leigham Court Road, Old people's 'drop in' Centre (forgot the name?)

I walked to the Old People's meeting place on Leigham Court Road. I went upstairs to the manager's office; and, explained to the lady...that, next month, I'll be 60 years old. Is it ok to become a member. She said, we are doing membership anymore; but, you can 'drop in'. I asked do they still have 'sitting down' Tai Classes available with Michael Jacques. She said, yes; but, I forgot exactly which day/time she mentioned.

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11:25 AM Hill Side Park/Open Training Equipment

I stopped inside of Hillside Park...where they have an open equipment gym. I did some stepping/and, some press up's. Couldn't quite understand how to operate the 'rowing' machine...?

Saw a young black guy/and, a young white girl. He seemed to be instructing her what to do. I walked up to them...and, inquired if they were doing 'kick boxing'. But, the said, no, just 'keep fit'. After which I walked away.

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11:35 AM Amesbury Avenue/Care Recruitment training centre

-(On Amesbury Avenue, there used to be a pet shop...where I did, originally, buy my cat from...; so, I wanted to see if it was still there...; answer: no. The building seems to have been replaced by a Care Recruitment training center place, instead.)-

I went into a place where they were advertising care for others. So, I asked of the receptionist if they pay you to train. She replied, no. So, I left.

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11:45 AM Streatham Foodbank...St Margaret's Church/Barcombe Avenue

I went down to Streatham Foodbank...which is located opposite Hillside Park entrance...on the opposite side...Barcombe Avenue/St Margaret's church.

As I walked in a side entrance, I saw a young girl...who asked me, "do you need any help?"

I replied, "yes, I wish to join the Foodbank." 

"She replied you need to get a referral from the job centre."

 I showed her my job center benefit letter as proof that I'm unemployed.

She took my phone number; and, said they would phone me, later on.

4 PM (approx.)

LATEST UPDATE

I got a phone call from Streatham Foodbank. A female with a european foreign sounding accent...asked me why I wanted to join the Foodbank. I explained that I'm unemployed; and, signing on at Streatham Job Center...and, they were giving me £130.00 fortnightly/which works out to £65.00 weekly. Recently, British Gas had sent me a bill stating I own them £600.00+; which I couldn't pay all in one go...; therefore, a payment plan had to be arranged to pay them £50.00 fortnightly; thus, making me have even less to spend on food/drink/pay bills/-etc.

The lady listened to my case quite sympathetically; took my name/address details...and, said they would get back to me. To which, I thanked her; and, left it there. Hope to hear more, either sooner or later.

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Mon 230323 Phoned S/spoke to O...selling fish on eBay

1 PM I received 2 parcels both ordered from off ebay...

- Slime package (playing toy)/it said to place in fridge for 3 hours before using.

- A pocket book: VBScript in a nutshell.

I left eBay feedback for the book/but, the slime package...I just told the seller I would try it later; and, then, leave feedback. 

6 PM I phoned S who said last week they were sick with Covid; apparently, they are feeling a little bit better, now, though.

The person who picked up the phone initially was O; and, they said there we running an eBay business online; where they were selling of the excess fish babies they had. So, I went to check out their eBay store; and, sure enough, everything they said was true. Apparently, they've sold 2 fish so far...each  for £5.00/with P&P costs of around £20.00/(£19.xx).

I decided to 'favourite' their eBay store; and, send them a message of congratulations.

Then, S came in stating they should be doing homework; so, I should drop the phone in order to not distract them, anymore.

I asked S, did you view the email I sent you, recently; they said, no, they were sick. So, I simply left things at that. Was told to call back, later...

Sat 180323 ...was meant to go out shopping; but, instead, stayed in.

Thu 160323 Went Ingeus...arrived late. Was unable to see advisor/given next appointment date.

I tried waking up early to go and see Ingeus...at around 8 AM. The actual appoinment was 10 AM...one has to take into account 1/2 and hour/up to 1 hour travelling time to get there by bus, as well. Thus, it's necessary to leave home, at least, 1 hour early. I believe I ended up leaving home at close to 10 AM; which, obviously, is far too late! When I did actually arrive there...had to change busses...232 to Brixton/then, a next bus, forgot the number...to Stockwell tube station. I arrived at Ingeus office at around 10:35 PM; and, signed in. Previously, I had eaten a lot...so, all of the effort of running there...made me feel sick. I went into the toilet, twice; it took me 15 minutes long to leave the toilet, again. When I came out...the receptionist informed me that my advisor: Ngad...would not be able to see me, today; so, she will call me to give me a different appointment date. Arriving back home, Ngad, did phone me...and, I explained to her that I had been ill inside of the toilet. She gave me her mobile phone number; and, said if you are ill you do not need to come in...just simply give her a phone call to explain, instead. Finally, she gave me 2 further dates...one for the phone meeting/and, another for face to face meeting.