Pheeew. Made it on Sunday with a last run from Galashiels, up to Maigle Hill, Torwodlee Broch and return. The Broch is one of three in the Borders and is overlooked by one at last weekends run.
A gorgeous day and a stiff run 480 metres of climbing and steep with it. Slowest run of the month. 2 hrs 5 mins.
A fundraiser with two colleagues (one cycling, one swimming) for the Borders Food Banks.
We drew lots to swim 1k open water, run 1 half marathon a day, and cycle 50 miles every day for March, to raise funds for Borders food banks.
I hate food banks, an indictment of the callous barstewards in Westminster who can not even be excused of knowing the cost of everything. Funds matched by our company (we are employee owned) and as of last night a total of £41000 and a few pennies).
Boris Johnson to make a general election comeback for the Tories
An interesting experiment I suppose. Can many Tory voters, after Covid, the Economy, Brexit, Healthcare and other pettier larcenies, be fooled yet again?
@Andy_European
When I ran a foodbank (pre 2017), DWP REFUSED to give out foodbank vouchers. But they still "sent" people to us, so we had to organise a voucher for them. So now DWP regress to callous cynical position of knowing help is needed, rejecting foodbank stats on food poverty, yet still sending people to f/bank but without the proper referral vouchers (then gov have the cheek to say people cheat the system).
Never trust the DWP. #DWP #FoodPoverty #FoodInsecurity #Foodbanks
For many #desi#newcomers settling in #Canada, the transition isn’t as intimidating as it used to be. Thanks to YouTube & Instagram influencers, they arrive armed with info, from scoring a free phone to accessing free groceries at charity food banks & more.
In recent weeks, several international students lining up for free groceries have received notices from their colleges stating that these #FoodBanks are intended for the most vulnerable in society