Ms Macbeth

Lets hope the ‘I’m a man so I stand’ brigade don’t develop prostate issues.  https://www.thesun.co.uk/health/22485028/urologist-men-sitting-to-pee-better-for-health/

It’s not just the press, its the nasty haters that come out of the woodwork.  Social media gives a voice to all, not just those with a brain.

Tough time for any family.

We had no family closer than 300 miles.  We, like many parents in the 70s, both worked and shared childcare.  My husband was quite as capable of looking after our children as I was.  The biggest change I believe is that whilst a lot of us mums then had  ‘jobs’, so many more women now have good careers, and if they leave when they have a child, it can be difficult to resume.   For some, a few years of nursery fees is a price worth paying.    Many first time parents now are older,  establishing themselves before they become parents. .

I looked after one grandchild, one day a week when she was small.   She went to nursery, as did our others who live further away.  They are teens now, and both parents in both families work.    Our oldest granddaughter is doing her A levels.  She also has a part time job, which she decided she wanted to do.  I think she has inherited our work ethic!

On 18/03/2024 at 00:50, Irene Swaine said:

Well, you've got your wish Ms Macbeth. 52a to Wisewood is go! Will you be using it, out of curiosity?

Yes.  I used it often before it was discontinued.  

On 14/03/2024 at 14:40, Andy C said:

could that have been the 752a school bus? https://bustimes.org/services/752a-hillsborough-bradfield-school

No, it was a 52a, and it wasn’t at school start or finish times.   

20 or so years ago it was used by SCC as temporary homeless accommodation. 

Very helpful thank you. 

I thought the changes were from April 7th, so I was gobsmacked when I saw a 52a go up Dykes Hall Road yesterday!
 

On 22/02/2024 at 16:03, hackey lad said:

Three bed council house on Birley been stood empty about 3 months now. Solid brick built house that people would give their right arm for.

I hope it’s been flagged up to the local councillors.  They should then chase up those responsible for ensuring it’s fit to let asap.

It’ll rumble on, and on…

It begs the question as to why 137 council owned properties fall into this category.   

1 hour ago, Anna B said:

This used to be general practice back in the 50's.

Also had to sign a contract establishing what your responsibilities were.

 

Mind you, it's also worth remembering that lack of money causes general decline in houses. The council are slow off the mark to correct building faults if at all. Can't afford to decorate? Tough. Need a new fence or gate but can't afford it = Have to leave the old one to rot. No lawnmower or garden tools  =Overgrown neglected garden etc. 

In the early days/50s prospective tenants had to show they could afford the rent!   Council houses were a step up, with inside bathrooms and hot water.

Some Tenants’ and Residents’ Associations (TARAS) have tools they can lend.   It’s so sad when most people take care of their homes, then just a few have no pride at all.   

On 20/02/2024 at 22:50, Longcol said:

Used to work for a housing association. Back around that time it was very difficult to let social housing - tenants were moving in droves to the private sector. Remember in the housing press a new build scheme in Newcastle being demolished because they couldn't get tenants.  The 2008 crash and changes in Housing Benefit regs in 2011 put an end to that.

You’re right.  I was a housing worker just before and after 2000, some Northern councils (Kirklees was one) were advertising their empty homes outside their own areas  in the hope of attracting tenants from elsewhere.   
 

I wish the government would stop Right to Buy.  Scotland and Wales have withdrawn it, but not England.  
 

If there was more suitable and affordable housing for older people, that would free up more family sized homes in all tenures.  People hang on in unsuitable housing, because they don’t see any alternative.

I come into town by tram.  The Moor is a trek from there for anyone with mobility issues, especially carrying shopping, although I do have a trolley now.    If I was confident of where to get off the tram to pick up a bus nearby, and which bus would bring me back near a tram stop, I would go to the market for some fresh food.  But I’m not, so I don’t.  
 

I lived in Doncaster for many years and regularly used the market there. 

Getting the 52a back on the Wisewood and Loxley routes will be a big plus in this area.

You need to have some sort of wire round the perimeter of your grass. Thats what turns the mower round. My son can also switch his on and off via an app on his phone.   It recharges via a docking station.  Clever stuff.

My son has one.  When it’s working ok it’s great.  Its not noisy, it keeps the grass very neat, but not quite bowling green standard!  It has a headlight,  odd to see it going back and forwards in the dark. 

15 hours ago, PRESLEY said:

I bet she hasn't been in the massive back log que waiting like the rest of the poor buggers in this Country.  

Anyone can avoid the backlogs if they can afford it.  Paying customers relieve some of the pressure on the NHS.  Don’t they?

I live in Hillsborough and would agree with the above.   Big plus is that from Hillsborough there is a direct  tram route to Ice Sheffield. 
 

Here are some current rental listings https://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-to-rent/find.html?locationIdentifier=REGION^82394&minBedrooms=2&maxPrice=1500&sortType=1&propertyTypes=semi-detached%2Cterraced&mustHave=&dontShow=&furnishTypes=&keywords=

I’d like to wish for good health to you all.  We can cope with most things  when we’re fit and well.

On 31/12/2023 at 13:20, cressida said:

Hi there,  glad you are still on here,  feel quite safe when you and Nikki Red are around😊

Only now and again Cressida.  Not like the old days. 🫤

I wouldn’t mind if some of the current lot in Corrie disappeared! Some dreadful acting there atm.

I’m on a waiting list for a partial/full knee replacement.   I’m in my late 70s, and the problem started less than two years ago when I got out of bed and twisted the joint when I stood up.  It was agony, I could put any weight on it at all. It’s intermittently painful now, physio didn’t make much of a difference, painkillers help. 

There are training and upskilling options for unemployed people.    https://skillsforlife.campaign.gov.uk/?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=PPC&utm_campaign=AdultSkills23_202307_0_All&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-sSEwsKFgwMV55JQBh0T-wXKEAMYASAAEgIRa_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

On 12/10/2023 at 20:39, Irene Swaine said:

About 11 years ago. It's a common tactic of the council to move problem families from one estate to another.

I’ve heard that said in other local authorities, and yet having worked in housing in and out of Sheffield never actually seen it happen.  There’s been a bidding system in place for council housing in Sheffield for longer than 11 years.   That basically  means that applicants choose the areas they apply for, and allocations are based on need.  Local authorities have a statutory duty to house certain categories of households, especially those with children.   The days are long gone when families were placed according to what officers or councillors thought of them.

There is also a perception that some properties are still owned by the council, when the original owners (who bought through Right to Buy) sold them on to private landlords.  The council have no jurisdiction over those tenancies.

I’m rarely here these days, must have been fate that made me log on.  I met Shel a couple of times, I hope her passing was peaceful.  
 

RIP PT.