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I'm inclined to agree with Sean. There's no issue saying the church is African or Caribbean. But to use a broad brush such as Maurice's is disingenuous and also plays in to the whole anonymity on the net - "I'll say what I want because you can't see me". I find the most abhorrent views on the internet - Maurice's being nowhere in such leagues - that such 'normal folk' wouldn't say in the real world. Just as a follow on, I very often note an undercurrent to your posts Maurice that forever seem to find themselves back in the same place. It's a shame your contributions are so singular. And to the point of the post: if they are loud go and speak to the pastor. If that doesn't work speak to the council who I am sure won't be giving these guys extra special treatment, if they do contact one of the local journalists with your 'plight' it will give them something to do.

P'Rose I'm sorry you fely my comment to be dumb and to have no merit in this debate. I did think my 5p comment was at least worth a half mark? Regarding this strike, and following on from MM and Sean, the stance taken particularly by the union - although management are somewhat to blame - does get me very heated. It is unfortunately inevitable that the Royal Mail and Post Office will be privatised - I am not sure whether it will be as the same company or two distinct entities. That is the shape of it, Labour won't renege - they've been cosying up to big business for the longest while and others have invested on the back of stated government policy. The Tories are hardly likely to chnage this course of events. So, ipso facto, it is barring a huge change of sentiment from the massess a faite accompli (I hope you like my mix of Latin and French terms in the same sentence!). I may not agree with the policy but it is what it is. So as I see it, when the seas are rising you don't destroy or leave unattended your flood defences you fortify them. And, metaphorically speaking, that aint wot the unionz are doing. When competition arrives in full through the liberalisation of all postage and mail, the workers will eventually realise that the softly softly approach of management was actually a better tonic than the pill they will be made to swallow.

Must say I've always had a 'decent ' experiences. Some better than others. The best way to convey your dissatisfaction is to phone them or write a letter/email.

I don't have any children going there but I do see them making their way too and from school and they are a rowdy bunch. However in saying that many children are. An ex teacher of mine is Deputy and he always struck me as they type to try to get young boys in to positive things so who knows perhaps it is a good school. It only takes a few to give a bad impression to the outside world.

I'll be there for 8ish too.

They actually lose 5 and half pence for every letter delivered - so it's no wonder it's value for money. As regards this strike thing It's probably best I don't say anything.

I for one am glad TJMP has taken this up and on her website references the EDF petition as well. This is an important link for Zone 2 south London and should not be closed.

I use freeview and that's enough for me. If I want to watch a match I'll go to the pub or a friend's house...

If you can get to Clapham Junction it's fairly straightforward to get a train to Feltham (30 mins) and change to a dedicated bus (5 minutes journey). Trains from Crystal Palace go directly to Clapham Junction (15mins), so if you can get the 63 bus (10-15 mins to CP) you'll find it quite a useful journey. That journey is around 1hr. I've used that route quite a few times (leaving from West Norwood station instead of CP)

CWALD - yes there's a lot of waste, but not that much! Perish the thought.

SIGNED. Admittedly I am now on the west side of Dulwich - I grew up using the line when I was in Bermondsey and then Peckham as I've worked at both ends of the line. A No3 bus took me 1hr to get to Lambeth North from West Dulwich this morning. The amount of traffic in south London is @*&%^$%. I know it is similarly useless from Denmark Hill to central London, 45 minutes minimum. Trains are a lifeline to many.

Two options would 1. double taxes or 2. privatise the health service so that there was competition and you paid for the level of service etc... Neither are acceptable in the country so nurses suffer.

MP - Not sure. Certain convictions etc.. must be disclosed though unless spent. This could be the new front in the anti-discrimination movement.

Brockwell Park does a great display for around 45 minutes and hour. Just enough so you don't get firework fatigue or Catherine Wheel cataracts. Lambeth are nromally up on festivals etc... sometimes infamously so, Southwark generally aren't so good. Way back when I used to go to Southwark Park for their display but it's a little way away from Dulwich.

My thoughts exactly. And what's this boycotting thing? I assume it's a verb?

I would 'try' to be as impartial as possible depending on circumstances. Everybody is entitled to a second chance. p.s. I've sent you a PM on another topic.

Poor guy.

Not a pleasant thought.

Is this serious? Trying hard to not burst out loud at my desk. On a re-read I now hope you're not serious for your own sake.

I agree that he is prone to these tactical blunders. For all his intellect he's not been imparted with much commonsense. GB definitiely a bond villain but Cameron could be a plucky colonel in a Carry on up the Khyber sketch...

I got the early king and queen edition - West Dulwich.

Windscale, Interview with a Vampire, Newsnight, Why Demoncracy - I had a touch of insomnia...

What's a blog?

Def not Heygate estates they are grey not golden in colour. Agree last one looks like Hilly Fields. penultimate reminds of Upper Sydenham. The top ones do remind me of the estates on the hill above Over/Undehill Roads but never been up close so couldn't say.

I will make an appearance but not for too long mind.