Not car related but..

Saga Lout · 20th March 2020, 17:41

In these troubled times we're in right now, what can be done to help us through? I have an Idea to throw in the ring for possible future use.

If we as a club can keep ourselves in our own loop, why not use our pony express set up to transport food etc to others in our group, many of us are not in the first flush of youth and might need a bit of a hand. If we have a situation where we can help each other internally with anything, we should have a thread of needs and wants at that point. It might not happen and this virus may pass quite quickly but, if members have to self isolate and don't have the resources to furnish themselves with goods and services, I'm sure we can pick up some of the problems they might face. I'm just thinking ahead because it might just become a need for many on here that don't have others to help. We all assume that the food chains will continue but, the workers in food and supply logistics are not immune from this virus, one person ill could close a factory and we have to be prepared for anything.

Over to you lot now for ideas.

cat · 20th March 2020, 18:09

Might be a good idea. I wouldn't mind helping someone in need if possible even though I'm in the vulnerable category myself. Let's hope the factories stay open.

Old Mally · 20th March 2020, 18:27

Sounds good if we all lived in the same town, but otherwise a non starter.
Where you going to get toiler roll

macafee2 · 20th March 2020, 18:39

It is a nice idea but everyone on this forum will have access to shop on line for food.
locally they are asking for volunteers to shop for the elderly.

macafee2

roverbarmy · 20th March 2020, 19:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by macafee2

It is a nice idea but everyone on this forum will have access to shop on line for food.
locally they are asking for volunteers to shop for the elderly.

macafee2

There are already low lifes out there offering to do shopping for the vulnerable and elderly in order to steal money or get their credit cards and/or bank details. Please warn anyone you know to check before this happens to them. Peace and love to all. Stay safe.

Saga Lout · 20th March 2020, 19:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by macafee2

It is a nice idea but everyone on this forum will have access to shop on line for food.
locally they are asking for volunteers to shop for the elderly.

macafee2

I can't shop online for food, the point I made wasn't just about food though, it's about what we know, what we can spare or do for others on our travels. There are many of us that can travel with our work related jobs and can take things with us on those trips. We can take parts for jobs, bits for household repairs, food of course, books, DVD's, CD's. It's all about being there for someone and that someone might be anyone.

Simondi · 20th March 2020, 21:13

I'd suggested something similar to the other mods this morning. Watch this space

Simondi · 21st March 2020, 08:04

Here's a link

Gate Keeper · 21st March 2020, 09:12

Roy&Rosebud, remember when Rosemary passed away a few years ago? A delightful couple who don’t have any family. Some of us knew them through club meetings. I wonder if Roy needs some help

admiralalcatraz · 21st March 2020, 15:08

Currently in isolation until the 31st, however I can help afterwards. North Staffordshire and East Cheshire?

20th March 2020, 17:41	#1
Saga Lout This is my second home MG ZT and Rover 75, Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Wigan Posts: 3,276 Thanks: 2,556 Thanked 2,685 Times in 1,037 Posts	Not car related but.. In these troubled times we're in right now, what can be done to help us through? I have an Idea to throw in the ring for possible future use. If we as a club can keep ourselves in our own loop, why not use our pony express set up to transport food etc to others in our group, many of us are not in the first flush of youth and might need a bit of a hand. If we have a situation where we can help each other internally with anything, we should have a thread of needs and wants at that point. It might not happen and this virus may pass quite quickly but, if members have to self isolate and don't have the resources to furnish themselves with goods and services, I'm sure we can pick up some of the problems they might face. I'm just thinking ahead because it might just become a need for many on here that don't have others to help. We all assume that the food chains will continue but, the workers in food and supply logistics are not immune from this virus, one person ill could close a factory and we have to be prepared for anything. Over to you lot now for ideas.

20th March 2020, 21:13	#7
Simondi Regional Secretary MGTF, MG ZS EV Exclusive Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kilwinning Posts: 14,046 Thanks: 1,460 Thanked 3,563 Times in 1,857 Posts	I'd suggested something similar to the other mods this morning. Watch this space __________________ Simondi FAQ How do you do that? Club Flyers Looking for a car seen in a film or on TV? Fancy a change in colour or wheels - paint configurator OBD - Trip Meter Ultimate Buyers Guide Post YouTube videos

21st March 2020, 08:04	#8
Simondi Regional Secretary MGTF, MG ZS EV Exclusive Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kilwinning Posts: 14,046 Thanks: 1,460 Thanked 3,563 Times in 1,857 Posts	Here's a link __________________ Simondi FAQ How do you do that? Club Flyers Looking for a car seen in a film or on TV? Fancy a change in colour or wheels - paint configurator OBD - Trip Meter Ultimate Buyers Guide Post YouTube videos

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20th March 2020, 18:09	#2
cat Avid contributor Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Warrington Posts: 115 Thanks: 76 Thanked 35 Times in 32 Posts	Might be a good idea. I wouldn't mind helping someone in need if possible even though I'm in the vulnerable category myself. Let's hope the factories stay open.

20th March 2020, 18:27	#3
Old Mally Regular poster Rover 75 CDTi Tourer Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: littleborough Posts: 89 Thanks: 12 Thanked 15 Times in 13 Posts	Sounds good if we all lived in the same town, but otherwise a non starter. Where you going to get toiler roll

20th March 2020, 18:39	#4
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,911 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	It is a nice idea but everyone on this forum will have access to shop on line for food. locally they are asking for volunteers to shop for the elderly. macafee2

21st March 2020, 09:12	#9
Gate Keeper This is my second home 4X4 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nairobi Posts: 20,050 Thanks: 8,286 Thanked 7,017 Times in 4,160 Posts	Roy&Rosebud, remember when Rosemary passed away a few years ago? A delightful couple who don’t have any family. Some of us knew them through club meetings. I wonder if Roy needs some help

21st March 2020, 15:08	#10
admiralalcatraz Avid contributor 2000 Rover 75 Saloon 1.8 Club SE/ 2004 Rover 75 Contemporary T 1.8T / 2005/55 Rover 75 Classic T Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Stoke On Trent Posts: 101 Thanks: 36 Thanked 25 Times in 13 Posts	Currently in isolation until the 31st, however I can help afterwards. North Staffordshire and East Cheshire?