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EPB Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > The Royal Academy Summer Exhibition (the one > that?s curated by Grayson Perry) would be a > sure-fire hit for the grandchildren. I went > yesterday and haven?t had so much fun for ages. > Packed with happy people of all ages thoroughly > enjoying themselves. But it finishes at the end > of this week, so you?ll need to be quick! Thanks, but we've already been!

I believe there is a bat roost in that disused railway tunnel in the woods (near to the entrance that is nearest the Wood House).

goldilocks Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Not sure where you'd get that from the opening > message though Sue? It's in the sixth post on the thread: "We?ve got a few ideas for places but I would rather hear from everyone else at this stage."

Penguin68 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Try googling the address, it may link to an agent. Ask around the neighbours? Put a note through the door?

PeckhamRose Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I was away for a while I am so sad to hear about > John at Chener Books. He was SO knowledgeable and > posted a lot on here about local history. He was > lovely and funny and friendly and sometimes even > gave me free old maps! That's so sad. I would > have loved to have attended his funeral if I had > been here. His funeral was private, I believe. I understand that the family didn't want John's sad death generally known until after the funeral had taken place. There was talk of a memorial service of some kind, but I don't know whether that is still planned.

Why does the person need to be female?

goldilocks Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Wouldn?t it have made more sense to identify a > location in ?need? of a bench before getting > benches? My understanding was that they have done, but they are also asking for residents' suggestions.

I have occasionally seen one in the evenings (North Cross Road area). The London Wildlife Trust (I think it is) do bat walks in Sydenham Woods if you are interested, and I think the Horniman may also sometimes have them.

se22 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Not wishing to depress people further, but staff > have been informed that the proposed date for the > closure of the SE22 delivery office is 10th > September. > Staff will move into the SE15 delivery office and > work two to a van doing two deliveries between > them. > You are likely to have a different postie and > receive your mail at a different time. I personally don't care what time my post arrives. But I do care about having to trek down to Peckham to collect packages which arrive when I'm out :(

Thanks both. There is no upper age for the Magic Garden specified on the website. Trip Advisor reviews seem to think up to twelve (or in some cases ten). I think it's best to take them there and leave it up to them whether or not they like it and how long they stay there, if at all. The cost is included in the ticket so it doesn't make much difference. I agree the boat would eat into time which is why I think we will do it on the way back. Thanks for the info re train tickets but I have a Freedom Pass so would have to work out whether that would be worthwhile.

yeknomyeknom Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Twice now I?ve had an ice cream cake from oddonos > for my birthday. It?s pistachio ice cream with > little bits off coffee icecream (which I?ve never > liked but because of this cake I now buy whole > scoops of). It?s on a sponge base. If you > haven?t ventured into oddonos cabinet treats, do! > Amazing. I'm pretty sure you can specify what flavours you want on your cake. I had one once for Christmas (on offer via Time Out)

If memory serves it did happen before privatisation. People have to have holidays and I'm pretty sure they didn't employ temps over the summer, just depended on overtime to cover annual leave. I may be wrong but I don't think so.

Peckhamgatecrasher Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Fabulous Ice Fires' hazelnut. There - you can > close the thread now. My favourite was Hope and Greenwood (RIP. It is now expletive deleted Maison Dog) 's salted caramel. But maybe that doesn't count as sadly it and they no longer exist. It was much yummier than Oddono's salted caramel ...... ETA: I agree Oddono's pistachio isn't bad. Their sorbets are quite nice too :)

yeknomyeknom Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I so wanted this to be about chocolate. Sorry! :)) :)) :))

redjam Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Yes, that story rang almighty alarm bells with me, > too. And with me.

???!!!

:))

rendelharris Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Thanks for an interesting link which I would have > missed. Many will disagree indeed, but I must say > the pernicious urban myth of a single cat killer > really doesn't hold up, and SNARL are looking > slightly ridiculous in their monomainiac pursuit > of this agenda. Sorry. Having read that article (and thanks from me too, or I would have missed it) I must say I have to agree.

Abe_froeman Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > How about putting all three on the Dulwich Hamlet > Promotion Roundabout? :)) :)) :))

El Presidente Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Sue Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > There are some really rude people on this > thread. > > > > I'm assuming El Presidente does not have small > > children. > > > > "Learn to park instead"? Charming. > > I have two small children and regularly go to > Sainsburys thanks Sue. I am amazed at your post, your rudeness and your attitude to other parents, in that case!

peckman Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Go up there sue ! Go on ! It's a great view just > done let graham catch you ! :)) :)) :))

Ah, OK!

There are some really rude people on this thread. I'm assuming El Presidente does not have small children. "Learn to park instead"? Charming.

BTW I notice both another thread and this one (and possibly more) have had the original headings added to by admin. Is this a new forum policy?

bkkmei thank you, I have just been looking at the year's membership to the Royal Palaces. I've always avoided the Tower of London with the grandkids because of the cost, but this looks like very good value if you go to more than two places, or the same one more than once!