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I agree with you about saying 'thanks' / acknowledging others. Mine was more a general point - a lot of vitriol gets directed at parents of young kids blocking the pavement, or being in their own bubble, and it automatically being attributed to entitlement when often they're just trying to get through the day. I had two kids who barely slept and although they're grown up now, there were times when I probably walked around in a daze. I don't know about that. We had a lot of very similar post on here complaining about the 'buggy brigade' going back a long time I'm not defending the behaviour described in the OP by the way, just don't think it should be generalised to parents of young children in general, who imo have a pretty tough job.

Wow, that's pretty low.

Looking after young kids isn't always a breeze. Often you can feel quite stressed, tired, and distracted. Give people a bit of a break, they're often feeling a bit harassed, rather than entitled. That said, it would be good to widen the pavements on Lordship Lane. There are lot's of pinch points and it does get very busy at weekends. It was a shame that the temporary widening that was put in place during Covid was reversed. I would like to see more space for pedestrians rather than prioritising space for a handful of parked cars.

Mistakes happen, fair enough, but a slightly more apologetic tone (considering the disruption it caused) might not be entirely out of place. Sometimes, it's OK to hold your hands up and admit you may have messed up. Or perhaps there is more to it and circumstances were out of your control, in which case why not take the opportunity to shed a little light and correct the 'ill-informed commentary' rather than just attack those who may be concerned about what happened? Presumably the dog was off the lead, out of control, and on the island (which is meant to be a safe area for wild birds)? ... I get a bit tired of the attitude that some dog owners have to the park and to other park users. Anyway, I'm glad the dog was unharmed.

Good luck!

I just had one of the flatbreads from Kanella (the pastrami one). Delicious. Recommended

It's not that noisy at night imo, but all very subjective.

Oops, sorry - Half Moon Lane (next to / near Ken's fish bar). https://www.west16th.co.uk/

ED borders, but West 16th Cafe, towards Herne Hill looks really good.

One of the first 'proper' concerts I ever went to was Pixies, and Ride (and some other support acts), at the bowl back in 1991.

Primal Scream at Crystal Palace Bowl were good too. It's a great, local summer venue.

Happy new year to all on the forum! Hopefully 2024 will be a good one.

Seems to have been a bit of bother in Camberwell yesterday https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/camberwell-road-protest-riot-police-southwark-b1129635.html

I’m not 100% sure, but think it might be Elizabethan Security Ltd.

Best live show was Sault at Drumsheds. Best small gig was Chanel Beads at the George Tavern probably. Saw CVC at Third Man Records which was surprisingly good too. I don’t love their music, but they’re a great live band. Super tight and just fun.

Shame stuff like this can’t be left in situ for everyone to enjoy. I’m still a bit sore about the early Anthony Gormley manhole cover that got nicked.

Yes, not a nice way to start a Friday

Would be interested in what ED's been listening to this year. What were your favourite music releases and best live performances in 2023?

An indoor, fried chicken, nail, DIY, skateboard mega church sounds good.

The ones on Lordship Lane have always been just 'OK'. My go to of the standard places, is probably Mirash, but imo they're all much of a muchness.

I do find it surprising that there isn't a public Christmas Tree somewhere in ED. Not sure where you'd put it mind, but passing through a number of areas yesterday, it was notable that many other nearby areas do. I'm sure we used to have one on Goose Green at this time of year.

Very close to Leyland as well.

Might just be the time of year (more drink driving).

There was talk (admittedly quite a few years ago now) about one of the many evangelical / mega church types wanting to take it over.

Royal Mail are completely unreliable. Items recorded as delivered when they have not been and the website just takes you round in circles.