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There is a fantastic project in our neighbourhood that supports asylum seekers and refugees,SDCAS. They are facing significant funding cuts. This weekend, a group of local volunteers are doing a 10K run to raise money for it. Please support them if you can. https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/SDCAS-Southwark-Day-Centre-for-Asylum-Seekers?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=fundraisingpage&utm_content=SDCAS-Southwark-Day-Centre-for-Asylum-Seekers&utm_campaign=pfp-share

I think the threat might be in their funding -- the council is cutting youth services and they will prioritise their own services (like putting money into Peckham Rye AP) vs. one in the voluntary sector. We need to fight to save our local services, and the DKAP is an important one! Its much more than an AP -- its a sanctuary for a lot of kids.

Looking to learn Hindi. Want either a class in the area or someone to come and teach two people once a week: your home or ours.

I fear that the consultation will mainly be dominated by people who don't like the plans -- drivers. Hoping people who support the plans -- pedestrians, cyclists, especially with young children (my child no longer young, but I agree with @Beulah, above) will submit a response.

I think its much better for cyclists. As a family who cycles, including with our son, going around the one-way system is quite fraught. Cars don't like us when we're on the right hand side, and if you're on the left hand side, you have to cross 2 lanes of traffic. There are buses in the way that you have to go around, and they may not see you coming around the corner (if you're going towards Peckham High street). Coming the other way, it makes no sense if you're going down Bellenden Road, to have to go around the one-way system. Personally, I would have no problem with it being 2 way for bikes, keeping it as it is for cars, as its often that way in other parts of the city, but apparently that wasn't an option. From a driving perspective, I would think there's an advantage of avoiding the one-way system, too, if you want to turn right at Blenheim grove to drop someone at the station.

Thanks -- found this. It was for girls. I have a son. I didn't think these sorts of things would be gendered?.

last minute, I know?but does anyone know of some good half term options for a 13 year old?\ creative -- film making, creative writing, maybe music recording? or sporty -- football, golf?

Does anybody know of some interesting half term programmes? Bit last minute, I know? film making, music, creative writing?

Cedges, if you can me know the name of the group, that would be great, thanks.

What's the best way of dealing with these? I would like to see the administrator calling out people who just feel a need to make a grumpy remark which actually adds no value to a post whatsoever. If people want to make helpful suggestions, fine?.but why dump on someone else's' idea without being constructive? I'm not talking -- "I'm not sure this will work, as you'll need to think about x y or z" more like "idiots, bad idea, etc?". Rather than being cynical and critical, they should just remain silent. If no one responds, then the poster will know it was an idea that has no traction. If someone is selling something and the price is too high, then either negotiate down or say nothing. Again, the seller will know they were being unrealistic. I have just come back to ED having lived in another country and we had a Facebook site called "Put me in touch" with almost 20K members, a bit like the EDF. The admins called out trolls and banned them from posting. All comments on anyone's post had to be constructive in some way. Apologies if this has been suggested before.

Thanks all?..lots of ideas here. Could be food-coop buying of flour, or a bread baking/sharing circle?.or something more. Let's see! I'm off for a couple of weeks, but will aim to set up a meeting mid-late August. Will post here, so follow the thread and you'll be alerted. In the meantime, I might see what the baker at Aylesham has to offer.

Someone sent me info on a Peckham baker who sells in the Aylsham centre. http://peckhampeculiar.tumblr.com/post/115748302087/peckham-baker-needs-some-dough Has anyone brought bread from there? Good? Prices?

There are no fixed ways of doing these things. We could set up a simple bread-making circle/club. Or create a community co-op which would need a space, but can be very basic. or ask to "borrow" spaces?.an oven that's lying dormant in the early hours at a school or college. There's a bit of information here. Scroll down to the bottom, and you see the different models. Really interesting! http://www.sustainweb.org/realbread/community_supported_baking/#what_is_csb I come from the approach that we should imagine how it could work, rather than why it couldn't?. happy to organise a meeting if enough people are interested.

I'm getting fed up with the price of good bread in this area up to ?4.50 and don't eat enough bread to keep my own regular starter alive. (I do bake non-sourdough, but its not as good). Do people think there's a demand to create a community bakery where people get involved, but can then access more affordable bread? I don't want to undercut local business, but I really think that everyone should be able to buy good bread.

monniemae, did you issue any sort of complaint?

I've been away for two years and went to make an appointment with my former GP at the Garden's surgery and was told that I was struck off their list as my address (Bellenden Road) is no longer in their catchment. So much for NHS choice. I have two questions: 1) Do people know if there is any way to overturn this decision? I liked this doctor and would like continuity of care, as I have a complicated medical history. 2) If not, what surgeries do people recommend near Bellenden Road?

Great thanks

Which cafes near Bellenden rd have free wifi?

I'm a big supporter of car clubs, but this one is outrageously expensive! A half an hour journey works out to double the rate of zipcar. Is there anyone out there using them? And if so, why?

Fayre = evokes the local, celebratory Imbibe -- sort of the same, but with booze small animals and flowers also work -- the Red Squirrel? Alliums -- starts with an a, from the garlic and onion family...Poppy, just cause I like them. Or choose a local weed that people like to eat & seem to be willing to pay a fortune for(vs. smoke, though who knows?) -- Horse Radish ;)

Eek, all sounds rather daunting, but thanks for the advice. MrB, no firm plans yet re: location. re: the 8% does that include finding and vetting tenants? I'm assuming that doesn't guarantee rent if there's a vacancy?

Try Jon Magidsohn -- 07985 930 875.

Why do people blame the victim rather than the thief?! I always put a small extra lock on to make sure both tires secure, but why should I have to? Infuriating.

Hello! We're looking to move overseas for a couple of years, and want to rent our house out with the minimum fuss possible, but ideally to get a decent return, as we need some income to fund our adventure. Its a 4 bedroom (loft conversion) Victorian terrace, (one room currently an office, but could fit a small double) with a large eat-in kitchen and a courtyard garden (about 20x20) in the Bellenden road area. Its in good decorative order. Roughly speaking, how much do people think is reasonable to charge? Is it better to use an agent or go private? Which agents do people recommend? And can one leave their furniture in the house or should it be unfurnished? And how hard is it to rent a house out? Residents only - no responses from agents please! Advice welcome! thanks.

Whatever it needs, it DOESN'T need any chain stores. Puhlease.