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		<title>Olympus UK E-System User Group - Out of Focus area</title>
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			<title>Regarding nuisance calls, texts etc.</title>
			<link>https://www.e-group.uk.net/forum/forum/out-of-focus-area/the-lounge/1045350-regarding-nuisance-calls-texts-etc</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 15:20:43 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[We've been getting nuisance calls from a company who are either 'our local energy advisors' or wanting to talk about solar panels or insulation...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[We've been getting nuisance calls from a company who are either 'our local energy advisors' or wanting to talk about solar panels or insulation etc.etc. We tell them we are not interested, tell them to take our number off their lists, tell them to go away (but much stronger) and after every call block the number. But a week or so later, they call again using a different number. This is harassment and, dependant upon what may be happening in your household, can be quite upsetting too.<br />
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Well, I did a bit of searching and came up with this site - <a href="https://ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint/nuisance-calls-and-messages/spam-texts-and-nuisance-calls/report-spam-texts-and-nuisance-sales-calls/" target="_blank">https://ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint/...e-sales-calls/</a><br />
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The link will take you to the correct page for telephone nuisance calls but there are other places for different types.<br />
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Anyway, getting to the point now. I filled in the form, telling them everything I could think of, including names of the callers, different numbers they use, how often they call and especially if you have illness or other home problems which makes the calls worse. Everything you can.<br />
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I did this about a week ago.<br />
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The other day, whilst out, I got a message from the nuisance callers, left on our answerphone, to say 'Sorry for disturbing you, we are putting you on our not to call list'<br />
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So, it works and I would advise everybody to do this, it doesn't take long and it's well worth it.<br />
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It's also helpful to check numbers on <a href="https://who-called.co.uk/" target="_blank">https://who-called.co.uk/</a> where you can also say your experience and then mention it in your report at ico.org<br />
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Hope this helps others fed up with these calls.<br />
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			<dc:creator>Keith-369</dc:creator>
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			<title>14 Camras for Artemis II</title>
			<link>https://www.e-group.uk.net/forum/forum/out-of-focus-area/the-lounge/1045329-14-camras-for-artemis-ii</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:42:09 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>https://petapixel.com/2026/04/03/how-a-photographer-captured-the-artemis-ii-launch-with-14-cameras/</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="https://petapixel.com/2026/04/03/how-a-photographer-captured-the-artemis-ii-launch-with-14-cameras/" target="_blank">https://petapixel.com/2026/04/03/how...th-14-cameras/</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<dc:creator>Dave in Wales</dc:creator>
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			<title>Who Should be in Control?</title>
			<link>https://www.e-group.uk.net/forum/forum/out-of-focus-area/the-lounge/1045307-who-should-be-in-control</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:31:11 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>https://tinyurl.com/3f5xyvuf 
 
Harold</description>
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Harold]]></content:encoded>
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			<dc:creator>Harold Gough</dc:creator>
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			<title>Insurance Cover for No-Blame?</title>
			<link>https://www.e-group.uk.net/forum/forum/out-of-focus-area/the-lounge/1045138-insurance-cover-for-no-blame</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:47:09 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>https://shorturl.at/MWxJt​ 
 
Harold</description>
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Harold]]></content:encoded>
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			<dc:creator>Harold Gough</dc:creator>
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			<title>Revelation! Bus Lanes are for Buses</title>
			<link>https://www.e-group.uk.net/forum/forum/out-of-focus-area/the-lounge/1045042-revelation-bus-lanes-are-for-buses</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 10:14:30 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>How dim can some people be? 
 
https://tinyurl.com/yc2wab6c 
 
Harold</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[How dim can some people be?<br />
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<a href="https://tinyurl.com/yc2wab6c" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/yc2wab6c</a><br />
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Harold]]></content:encoded>
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			<dc:creator>Harold Gough</dc:creator>
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			<title><![CDATA[Smile. You're on CCTV]]></title>
			<link>https://www.e-group.uk.net/forum/forum/out-of-focus-area/the-lounge/1045027-smile-you-re-on-cctv</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 17:52:26 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>https://tinyurl.com/5nu5x6uw 
 
Harold</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="https://tinyurl.com/5nu5x6uw" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/5nu5x6uw</a><br />
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Harold]]></content:encoded>
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			<dc:creator>Harold Gough</dc:creator>
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			<title>I agree with Kazuhiro Togashi from OM system and others...</title>
			<link>https://www.e-group.uk.net/forum/forum/out-of-focus-area/general-tech-talk/1045015-i-agree-with-kazuhiro-togashi-from-om-system-and-others</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 13:41:29 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[I quite agree with them all. Every Camera Brand Agrees: Generative AI Doesn't Belong in Photography | PetaPixel...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I quite agree with them all. <a href="https://petapixel.com/2026/03/26/every-camera-brand-agrees-generative-ai-doesnt-belong-in-photography/" target="_blank">Every Camera Brand Agrees: Generative AI Doesn't Belong in Photography | PetaPixel</a>​<br />
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I know we live in a post truth world of images where no skill is needed to generate nonsense, but I don't want it anywhere near my camera (or phone even though it's got it!)]]></content:encoded>
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			<dc:creator>shenstone</dc:creator>
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			<title>Fuel supplies</title>
			<link>https://www.e-group.uk.net/forum/forum/out-of-focus-area/the-lounge/1044954-fuel-supplies</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:21:16 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>We are currently in Kenya and due to fly to South Africa in 8 days time for a month to check on the family farm in the cape. 
 
Yesterday the...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[We are currently in Kenya and due to fly to South Africa in 8 days time for a month to check on the family farm in the cape.<br />
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Yesterday the President of Kenya warned fuel companies about their licences, pricing and hoarding supplies. He said he will looking at other suppliers which do not rely on the Straights. One local airline is putting up prices from 1 April because of the rise of the cost of aviation fuel.<br />
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What is it like elsewhere, is the UK or the rest of the world prepared?​]]></content:encoded>
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			<dc:creator>Gate Keeper</dc:creator>
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			<title>Thinking of joining a local camera/photography club</title>
			<link>https://www.e-group.uk.net/forum/forum/out-of-focus-area/the-lounge/1044771-thinking-of-joining-a-local-camera-photography-club</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:31:21 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[I've been fully retired for about 18 months now and I've never been so busy; home improvements and the building of a new woodworking workshop. I...]]></description>
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I've been fully retired for about 18 months now and I've never been so busy; home improvements and the building of a new woodworking workshop. I delayed retiring completely as I loved my job (still love my electronics) but Dyson thought better and dismissed over 1000 of us engineers in 2024. The workshop is almost completed and I now need to spend more time with my camera and &quot;get out more&quot;. What I miss most from not working is the company of my ex co-workers and friends; being at home all the time can be very isolating and, at times, depressing. So I am thinking of joining a local camera/photography club, the one in Royal Wootton Bassett looks extremely well organised and run. I would also really like volunteering using my woodworking skills, tools and now new workshop with local groups who could benefit from small jobs they may need doing.<br />
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I would imagine that many here on this group are members of clubs (?) Portrait photography and Christmas/birthday/family photo-shoots hiring the local community hall appeals enormously. Just looking for ways to get involved with my local community and making goods use of assets I have available. What do other retirees do?<br />
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Just having a moment with my thoughts. Thanks for reading.​<br />
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			<dc:creator>Wreckdiver</dc:creator>
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			<title>4D  Cameras?</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:28:36 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>I want one! But maybe not to be photographed by one. 
 
https://tinyurl.com/232x6njm 
 
Harold</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I want one! But maybe not to be photographed by one.<br />
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<a href="https://tinyurl.com/232x6njm" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/232x6njm</a><br />
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Harold<br />
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			<dc:creator>Harold Gough</dc:creator>
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			<title>Feedback</title>
			<link>https://www.e-group.uk.net/forum/forum/out-of-focus-area/the-lounge/1044249-feedback</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:31:12 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>We are not invited to give feedback for Royal Mail deliveries so why would we want to give it for other couriers? 
 
When it comes to Ebay and Amazon...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[We are not invited to give feedback for Royal Mail deliveries so why would we want to give it for other couriers?<br />
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When it comes to Ebay and Amazon sellers, it is rarely very helpful when considering a possible purchase. About 99% is about speed of delivery or the quality of the packing. Was the item any good? No idea!<br />
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Harold]]></content:encoded>
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			<dc:creator>Harold Gough</dc:creator>
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			<title>Gambia / Sri Lanka</title>
			<link>https://www.e-group.uk.net/forum/forum/out-of-focus-area/travel/1043891-gambia-sri-lanka</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:09:33 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>We are thinking about the above countries for Bird / wildlife photography, does anyone have any recommendations of what to do (or not to do). All...</description>
			<content:encoded>We are thinking about the above countries for Bird / wildlife photography, does anyone have any recommendations of what to do (or not to do). All information gratefully received. TIA</content:encoded>
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			<dc:creator>nc_killie</dc:creator>
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			<title>testing</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:11:52 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>testing  testing</description>
			<content:encoded>testing  testing </content:encoded>
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			<dc:creator>LW Test</dc:creator>
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			<title>Test upload</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:52:51 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>This is a test image upload</description>
			<content:encoded>This is a test image upload</content:encoded>
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			<dc:creator>LW Test</dc:creator>
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