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If it's being enforced by cameras, then I imagine it's a bit of a cash cow.

Lowlander Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I always assume no parking during the bus lane > operating hours (i.e. 0700 to 1000 and 1630 to > 1900)? > > Are they ignored then? I've never actually > noticed tbh.. Yes, you're right you can't stop between 1630 and 1900 - which is generally the time that Sainsbury's is most in demand. I can't see a good reason for the restrictions personally and judging by the number of cars which ignore them, it suggests I'm not alone.

I don't know whether the parking restrictions outside Sainsbury's Local (up by the Plough) have changed, but they were a bit unclear for a while (there weren't any signs on the posts for ages). Whether they have or not, it now certainly seems that you can't pull up outside, before 7 pm (a rule roundly ignored by almost everyone, from what I can tell). It seems to me that this is the main time people want to pop in (after work) to pick up a few items, that stopping there is happening regardless and that it isn't really causing a problem. Why don't Southwark just remove the restrictions?

Carluccios is awful. There's nowhere near enough footfall up that end of the lane though for any of the chains mentioned, I wouldn't have thought. Who knows though. Personally I'd use Nandos, but none of the others.

Even with the cinema I wouldn't think there is enough footfall for a Nandos.

I didn't know there was a haggis / hipster link, but guess it explains the name 'Hops, Burns and Black'.

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Thanks, will look into the holiday clubs a bit more.

Thanks for the suggestions. We have looked at some holiday clubs, but many of them seem to finish early, so still means having to find cover. Currently thinking it may have to be a combination of nanny, unpaid leave, annual leave and help from relatives.

If you're travelling to the Old Kent Road for your Icelands shop now, I assume you've dropped objections to the Lordship Lane branch closing.

What do other working parents do over the summer holidays? This is our first year of having to cover 6 and a half weeks in terms of childcare. We've booked two weeks annual leave, but still have 4 and a half to cover and not sure what to do. Do others hire a temporary nanny, or take unpaid parental leave? Would be interested to hear how you have managed it. Thanks.

A 'concept store' - Blimey Louisa, you sound like a Clapham blowin.

The problem with building more lines in from the suburbs is that you just encourage more people to live further out and commute in. There should be investment going into fast, frequent inner London transport and policies to encourage both remote working (including cheap high speed internet) and do what you can to facilitate people to live closer to where they work.

Surely what is needed is a bypass. Southwark could compulsory purchase the houses on the north side of the green in order to build a five lane gyratory.

Jennys Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > If he wasn't dead I would suggest Ronnie Kray. Gang activity

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Louisa, how can you criticise the people you are constantly sneering at, of sneering and keep a straight face?

Louisa, please I beg you... give it a rest. We know you don't like... well, lot's of people it seems, and that in your mind East Dulwich if full of people from Clapham, Peckham is Shoreditch and you literally can't step outside without being mowed down by cyclists, buggies or skateboarders, but it's getting so boring. You've made the point. You've made it many times. Change the record.

I've interrupted bike thieves doing exactly this on more than one occasion and the police have appeared in minutes. The guy's you saw are probably the same gang who've been targeting both bicycles and motorbikes for some time in the area. I would urge anyone who sees these guys at it to call 999 immediately.

Drive through fast food gaff?

You should call 999 immediately if a suspected crime is in progress.

It's a shame the Mothercare has closed.

That little stretch of shops on East Dulwich Road is becoming rather nice

Yep. Also heard fireworks around that time. Bit inconsiderate on a Monday night.

Lowlander Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > It's quieter for residents. Not if it means speed bumps.