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Folks I'm interested in becoming a school governor (doing some public service, getting more involved in the community etc). I've been trying to fathom how to go about this but there doesn't seem to be much information except some generic stuff from Southwark. Does anyone know of any vacancies?

Church street hotel in camberwell is pretty good and the lilac door on rosendale road is supposed to be wonderful but dificult to get a room.

Nic and Nick B thanks so much for your replies. So so helpful. I will enquire with companies on the brick option and on timber clad/zinc top options too. With many thanks

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Folks, I am seeking some advice. We are looking to get a loft conversion on our Victorian semi and have been looking at the LShape Dormer option. What i have been shown by a number of loft companies is brilliant in terms of the space it provides but I really don't like the way it looks from the outside/looking at it from the garden - a tiled box stuck on the top of the roof. i realise that these designs are everywhere (and sorry if I am offending anyone with an LShape dormer) and very reasonably priced but wonder if anyone knows an alternative way of extending to get the same space which doesn't involve the ugly box stuck on the back? Does building upwards in brick need planning permission for instance? Is that why the LShape dormer/box on the back is now so commonplace - because everything else needs planning permission. also if any one has a picture of a pretty L shape dormer (ie exterior image) I would really love to see it because I just can't find anything. With kind regards

Any tips for where to go for new year? We want to stay local (Lordship Lane or thereabouts) but haven't noticed anything particular going on (except some do at the EDT that I'm not sure I fancy).

You lot are brilliant. Even an insight into the travelling health of the EDF. So far I have been bussing it as I'm in the Loz camp of serenity over speed. Have found that if the 176 is too full to stop (when I get on outside ED Train station) I can get the no 40 to the Wandsworth road and then change to the no 12, hence missing out the overly long no 12 trek through Peckham. This is a reassuring back up plan. I will get the train from ED to LB/LB to CharingX when I'm in a hurry though. My boyfriend did that in 40 minutes last night and swears he couldn't have done it any faster even with some crocodile dundee styles. I may try the 185 to Oval/Northern Line option at some point - a very creative option. Thanks guys. Let me know if you want me to referee the race. I love a bit of needless competitiveness. xxx

I've just moved to East Dulwich and am looking for advice on public transport into town. I work in Trafalgar Square and travel in rush hour. Should I get the train from Peckham Rye or East Dulwich. Is the number 12 bus any good or the 176? Any tips from those of you in the know?