Lockdown 2020

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Strong winds across a large swathe of the country Thursday, causing some travel disruption.
What to expect:
Some delays to road, rail, air ferry transport expected Some bus and train services affected, with some journeys taking longer Delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges Some short term loss of power and other services Coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities will be affected by spray and/or large waves
Further details:
Overnight Wednesday into Thursday, strong west to northwesterly winds are likely to develop across a large swathe of the country. Quite widely winds are expected to gust 45-55 mph, with stronger gusts, possibly reaching 65-70 mph, over and to the east of high ground, mainly across the north of the warning area. However, the strongest winds are likely to be across the far north and northeast of Scotland, including the Northern Isles during the morning. Here, gusts of 70-80 mph are possible for a time.

The system has been named Storm Pia by the Danish Met Institute, as impacts are expected to be greater here.

Winds will slowly moderate from the west Thursday evening.

What should I do?

Give yourself the best chance of avoiding delays by checking road conditions if driving, or bus and train timetables, amending your travel plans if necessary.

People cope better with power cuts when they have prepared for them in advance. It’s easy to do; consider gathering torches and batteries, a mobile phone power pack and other essential items.

If you are on the coast, stay safe during stormy weather by being aware of large waves. Even from the shore large breaking waves can sweep you off your feet and out to sea. Take care if walking near cliffs; know your route and keep dogs on a lead. In an emergency, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

Be prepared for weather warnings to change quickly: when a weather warning is issued, the Met Office recommends staying up to date with the weather forecast in your area.

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*Handy links for BELFAST by PSood*

*‌Rent*:[750-1200£ for independent accommodation, go for 2bhk if possible as rent wise it's almost same as 1bhk and room sizes in uk are not that big]
Finding independent accommodation is time consuming process here(appointment,viewing, submitting application, getting short listed, finally moving in property).
Shared accommodation is easily available comparatively.
Propertypal android application.Boomin.
spareroom.
Multiple indian whatsapp group exists for accommodation.
Facebook market place also helpful.
*Be aware of Scammers!*
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*‌Cab service*(Use android apps for location)
Value cabs 02890809080(preferred for BHD airport as there taxi stand is just outside of airport)
Fonacab 028 9033 3333
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*‌Emergency number*: 999,112
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*‌School*:(follow twitter handles, new session starts in September while you need to apply in Jan, Feb around)
https://www.eani.org.uk/search-schools
https://www.eani.org.uk/parents
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*‌Day care*:(costly in UK)
https://www.puddleducksnursery.org/
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*‌Bank account*:(keep 2 accounts atleast, one for daily transactions and other as main account)
Fastest way to get bank account opened is by using monzo android app, use link for referral benefits of 5£ when you make first transaction with card.
https://join.monzo.com/c/075mdct
Get free orange colored *monzo* card(along with sort code and bank account number) in less than 5 days at ease of sitting in home with just brp card as proof along with any courier address.

Good to have HSBC/Chase/other UK physical banks account opened as main account.
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*‌GP*(general practitioner 'doctor')‌
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/services/gp-practices
If you are with family here, you must get registered.
Dental treatment is costly here, so ensure you have dental insurance taken in case you have existing dental history.
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*Sim card*
(5-15£ per month)
Get exclusive 50% off for 3 months on Lebara SIM Only deals with below link. http://aklam.io/FgTEwT
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*‌broadband*:(connection setup might take couple of weeks here, so apply early)
Around 50£ referral benefit using below link along with 18 month discounted price contact.
*Virgin media*, http://aklam.io/aiVy6g

Live chat post sign up
https://www.virginmedia.com/broadband/network-expansion

Other vendor are like skynet,BT etc.
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*‌Food ordering apps*: you will get discount if you install app using given links:
You can save few pounds by taking deliveroo plus/uber one subscription if you are going to use it frequently. Install app with below link and get referral benefits
*Deliveroo*: https://roo.it/pankajs-teu9
Uber eats: https://ubereats.com/feed?promoCode=eats-642uswpt20
Subway:
Download the Subway® App and use unique code X-5Z10HHE when registering . Once you make your first purchase, you will receive 200 bonus points. That’s enough to redeem for a free side! Keep scanning your code in all purchases.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.subway.subway
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/id1517055351
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*‌gbp to inr conversion rate*:(1£=100+ inr generally)
Track conversion rates using below link.
https://www.poundsterlinglive.com/data/currencies/gbp-pairs/GBPINR-exchange-rate

*‌Money transfer to india app*
(first time install and usage using below referral links has additional discount and good conversion rate):
*Skrill*: https://account.skrill.com/signup?rid=149197718&utm_source=RAF&utm_campaign=AND

*TransferWise*:. https://wise.com/invite/aeg/pankajs459

*Remitly*: http://remit.ly/g6ac7k
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*‌Grocery app*:
Lidl: https://inviteyourfriends.lidlplus.com/Eoa9G9NDGI
Tesco(do take free clubcard for better rates),iceland.

https://chat.whatsapp.com/Ccazk5pVAC7B9knAp9CwIl

Indian stores available as below:
Online site for home delivery http://MySpiceMarket.com

Spicy world 447766258973
Mr spice +447467655999
Bangla bazaar
Super Asian store
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*‌Near by places visited by me as"google local guide", you can follow me here.*

https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/100413178146695938334/
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*‌pages* if you find interesting:
https://www.facebook.com/belfastcitycouncil/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/113428385901513/?ref=share

*Lockdown 2020(my page for day to day UK life)*:

https://www.facebook.com/LockDownT20/
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*Visa*:
https://london-immigrationlawyer.co.uk/types-of-uk-visas/

*Transit visa*
https://uk.diplo.de/uk-en/02/visa/airport-transit-visas/2442170

*Ireland tourist visa*
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=670023735149904&id=100064268491678/

‌https://www.indianinbelfast.co.uk/?m=1/

‌https://visitbelfast.com/
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Wish you a Happy Stay while you are in Belfast!!!

*आपका शुभचिन्तक P. Sood*

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