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Meeps Dec 2021 8:37pm, 8 Dec 2021 9,951 posts	Quote Pin Meeps Yes, keep checking Fields. I was being offered miles away but a local one just popped up this morning and now it allows you to check availability before cancelling.
geordieclaus Dec 2021 8:43pm, 8 Dec 2021 16,403 posts	Quote Pin geordieclaus My mum and I were in town (Newcastle) on Monday as we walked past the vaccine centre they were literally dragging people off the street who hadn’t been and wanted to be vaccinated. They succeeded with a coupon as we were outside and they were so good explaining to people about it. So might be worth while checking for walk-ins.
Fields & fountain, moor & mountain Dec 2021 8:44pm, 8 Dec 2021 943 posts	Quote Pin Fields & fountain, moor & mountain Indeed - As I was booking it came up with 23rd (no good for me) and I clicked back to try another site and the 22nd suddenly had a slot free.
Fields & fountain, moor & mountain Dec 2021 8:45pm, 8 Dec 2021 944 posts	Quote Pin Fields & fountain, moor & mountain Good for those in urban areas - The nearest centre is 20 miles away from me.
Meeps Dec 2021 8:58pm, 8 Dec 2021 9,952 posts	Quote Pin Meeps They work on as the crow flies so I get offered Clacton as it's "30" miles but that's a long swim across the estuary!
forest plodder Dec 2021 10:03pm, 8 Dec 2021 847 posts	Quote Pin forest plodder We kept being offered the Isle of Wight here in the Southampton area, but think that may have been rectified.
geordieclaus Dec 2021 10:43pm, 8 Dec 2021 16,405 posts	Quote Pin geordieclaus Totally and for perspective Newcastle is about 15 miles from me my nearest is 6m to get a ‘walk in’ I had to get a ticket and go back later in the day then queue to get in.
Merry Lip Gloss Dec 2021 10:47pm, 8 Dec 2021 57,194 posts	Quote Pin Merry Lip Gloss OH has his appointment tomorrow. Here's hoping for no side effects for him either.
Marvin Dec 2021 10:47pm, 8 Dec 2021 155 posts	Quote Pin Marvin Not the last time I looked forest plodder. My mum who is in her 70s, lives in that area is about 7.5 months since her second jab is still waiting for her booster. We were trying to arrange a lift for her to a drop in center but the nearest offer is IoW, or maybe Reading. Chaotic mess
Tim of Fife Dec 2021 10:50pm, 8 Dec 2021 3,578 posts	Quote Pin Tim of Fife Many, many of my neighbours have had the double jag (booster & flu). Worst side effect was a sore area around Covid hag