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The receptionist did request a phone call and there was an issue where seeing the symptoms would have been helpful , plus I had questions I wanted to ask - but I just got a text with very generic advice (e.g. if X happens, go to A&E). You can definitely request routine appointments by phone. Perhaps it's at the doctor's discretion with same day ones. Having said all that, I think it's a pretty good surgery compared to some.

I was also told I could only do a same-day appointment online but the form wouldn't accept my details so had to call and they did the online form! Then instead of getting a call back from the doctor as I used to, I got a text which wasn't much help and didn't allow me to ask any questions. When you do get to see the doctors they're generally great but the process is very difficult.

I love the library and go regularly, but noticed recently the fiction shelves were getting depleted. When I asked the reason, I was told that the library was being refurbished (fine) and that there would be fewer books afterwards (to make room for other facilities I think) so they were starting to pare down their stock. This didn't make me happy! While I appreciate the wider role libraries play in the community, surely the core purpose of a library is the books? The staff suggested I contact Southwark Council about my concerns. I emailed the relevant councillor but never got a reply.

I enjoyed!

My reliable 24 year old daughter - in full-time employment - is looking to move from her current 2-bed flat to single person accommodation in south-east London, as her flatmate is leaving London. Her budget is around £1000, including bills and she will need somewhere from mid to late November. Please message if you have/know of somewhere suitable. Thanks.

Thank you. That's very helpful. The last garage I took it to seemed mystified and although they fixed it has reoccured. I'll look into a Fiat dealer but I'm quite short on funds so was hoping someone knew someone good locally.

Hi - can anyone recommend a car electrician locally? I have a Fiat 500 with an electrical problem. Thanks.

I used to go to Brockwell all the time - when you could pay and spend all day swimming and sunbathing. Then around Covid time they reduced each slot to 1.5 hours (for the same price!) and have never - as far as I can tell - reverted to the old system (hard to be sure as nobody ever answers the phone!) It completely changed the experience. I have recently been to Tooting lido a few times which is much nicer. You get 4 hours per session (3 sessions a day) and they clean it each day between sessions. It's so big it's not difficult to get a space there and although it's further I have switched my allegiance! With Dulwich pool still closed, it's a shame Brockwell has gone downhill.

There was an email to members saying they'd get a refund - but only if they didn't use any of the other local pools - which we'd been advised to do! I've been going to Camberwell or Peckham, which takes up more of my day and costs more in the meantime, but feel very disappointed in the protracted closure as I became a member to use my local pool.

I also enjoyed it there. Generous portions, good value and friendly staff.

I live locally and am on Lordship Lane and North Cross Road most days. I've never been forced into traffic, or noticed any problem in any of these places! I appreciate that might be different with a buggy or mobility aid. I like to see people enjoying themselves outside.

What a vitriolic post!

Post system seems to be broken. I posted a Mother's Day card first class on Thursday at the cost of £1.50 and it still hasn't arrived.

I think there already are separate entrances and changing rooms. The swimming entrance and changing room is through the left turnstile and for the gym it's on the right. But you're right about it working for them rather than the customer!

Very frustrating for people who just swim that yet again the pool is closed and I'm told it won't be a 'quick fix'. The membership price is about to increase considerably and I'm basically getting nothing for my money at the moment. On top of that, 2 shower doors are missing, there's only one hairdryer (finally, after months) and the pool filter has been broken so we've been swimming in unfiltered water. I've emailed a few times to express my feelings about this as I don't see why we should be paying for a service we're not getting. I hope others in a similar position will too. I also think it's a pity they don't do a swim-only (and perhaps gym-only) membership at a discounted price as there are plenty of people who only use one facility.

Yes I'm really disappointed. It's not even been there that long so can't have been well built/maintained.

I did 🙂 straight after posting the above I just got the following reply from the Park Officer: Thank you for contacting the Park Service about the boardwalk over Dulwich Park lake. Whilst remaining closed, the bridge has been thoroughly inspected and assessed for repair or rebuild options and as a result of this assessment it has been found to be uneconomical to repair and for health and safety it will need to be dismantled and removed. A replacement boardwalk has not been decided but is being investigated. Once we have new information it will be shared with the community of park users like yourself and local councillors but the bridge will remain closed. I hope this helps,

I've also been wondering about this. I haven't seen anyone carrying out the 'essential repairs'. It seems a shame (and a waste of money) to create this nice feature and then let it fall into disrepair. I used to enjoy standing on it and looking at the ducks and so did many other people, including children. Walking around the lake isn't the same at all.

I can't remember how much or what they were - some sort of supplement or vitamin. They were a special offer but definitely not free.

Those samples on trays weren't free. I assumed they were and asked!

How mean-minded to call the creative project of a group of enterprising youngsters, using their time productively 'foul'? Surely taking the initiative to set this u,p so young people can be outside and exercising is a positive and productive thing to be admired? 'Underage drinking and drugs' are more likely to happen when young people have nowhere to go and nothing to do (plus they can take place anywhere!) . How is a derelict pub better?

I was wondering if they were ever going to fix the boardwalk over the pond in Dulwich Park.

I've had a questionnaire through the door about introducing this where I live (no!!!). It doesn't appear to say anywhere how/where you're supposed to return it! Could this be because they don't actually want to take opinions into account? Does anyone know how I submit the questionnaire?