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I'm not fond of this American tradition but accept it having kids ourselves. Stick to your own street, go out in groups, look for the houses with signs eg lit up pumpkin, don't encourage teenagers as it can get a bit nasty and have say one adult per six kids. Oh and have a trick that doesn't involve egging those houses that don't wish to participate

It even happened in Lidl. I popped in to buy my usual small basket full and came back with a device to remove fat from the dishwasher, some dog food, and an ironing board. I haven't got a dishwasher, a cat or an iron so some bargains going on the for sale section. I gave up in Sainsbury's FH. Same thing happens when I am in B&Q on the Old Kent Road when I think I am in Catford. I expect it is common and does help sales. I always loved Sainsbury's ED where you arrived to fresh fruit and veg where as Sainsbury's/Savacenter it was white bread, processed food, and boxes of beer.

Actually Snowy, whilst I like most of what you have said I have to disagree. I want a world where we share the road and are courteous to each other. Segregating cyclists mean that motorists can continue to believe that they own the road, whereas the Highway Code does not distinguish between different road users. I've lobbied influential contacts on this but I also understand why pragmatism (cars being 20 - 30 times heavier than the average human) trumps my views. Love to have a beer and a discussion about this. Just thought I'd Google, I'm not that bothered about the thread as a whole as I know it is another anti LTN Trojan Horse and I want cycling to continue to be supported as it is the right thing to do. From the Guardian: Mitchell [Sarah Mitchell, chief executive of UK cycling charity Cycling UK] said: “The pandemic proved more people would cycle – particularly women and children – if it felt safe for them to do so. It’s sadly no surprise that last year those cycling levels dropped, as some short-sighted councils began pulling out the protected lanes which kept people safe and traffic levels rose again. “Both national and local governments need to learn last year’s lessons and focus on the new crisis: cost of living. More people are turning to cycling for shorter journeys to help make ends meet, but they need the safety that dedicated cycle lanes bring. ” A DfT spokesperson said: “Government is investing a record £2bn over this parliament to enable more walking, wheeling and cycling through better infrastructure, cycle training and active travel prescriptions. “Though cycling levels have returned from the exceptional levels we saw during the pandemic, we remain fully confident our investment will enable many more people to choose walking and cycling for everyday journeys by 2030.” I'll back DfT on this, irrespective of the rrrssss running the show at the moment. Oh, and Rocks, suggest you join LCC who have major campaigns against dangerous junctions,

Just has to be www.youtube.com/watch?v=T88fbHOmvRk

Ohhh, Illya Kuryakin has passed on. Great Escape too. And thinking of the perfect Summer Breeze - www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-67098878

Sadly Dulwich Estate who can be RRSSSss. But returning to good things free cycle training for all supported by LBS www.southwark.gov.uk/transport-and-roads/sustainable-travel/training/free-cycling-lessons

Earl, save your breath, you I and others have said this so so many times, but for some reason the anti-cycling stuff continues! But if this is a cycling thread, which I expect the intention always was here are my issues: Lack of training - particularly delivery riders (something government should tackle). Recommend free training for all, which this government is committed to: www.southwark.gov.uk/transport-and-roads/sustainable-travel/training/free-cycling-lessons Lights, I really don't get this as the basic ones are so cheap, and it is not just youngsters Mobile phones, as per above not just youngsters and this as lack of light endangers the rider more than others (as opposed to tin boxes where you have a steel cage to protect you). That's my moan, the only thing that deters me from cycling is theft, having had a bike stolen about every ten years locked to street furniture. Safely doesn't bother me as I am trained, I have lights, don't use hands on mobile and the benefits far outweigh my personal safety. If this is a general thread about transport trends I'll talk to my contacts who are experts and report back.

Then it is a common perception rather than a reality as most drivers and most cyclists are courteous and happy to share space. TfL did a good poster campaign about sharing the road. Maybe national government should do too although the loud petrol heads and conspiracy theorists will no doubt read some woke agenda into this. Although maybe woke should be used as a positive term rather than pejorative.

Semantics but it is not good journalism to use Kings Hospital and suggest that the original poster ain't be from these parts (said in some Victorian rural accent). Yes we all say Kings when we are talking to friends and it obviously about a medical matter. Otherwise KCH or the first three words in full.

I've always found Kings College Hospital fine. It's a bit of a warren but what does that matter. I don't know anything about Kings Hospital.

I harvested my first ever hazel nuts, not really worth it by the time you have shelled, skinned and roasted them. And the danger of leaving shell behind for deteriorating teeth. Gold finches going crazy this year, I expect they had the full three clutches....

Yes. Out of interest the Conservative Manifesto states: We will support commuter cycling routes, so that more people can cycle safely to work and more families can go out together. We will create a new £350 million Cycling Infrastructure Fund with mandatory design standards for new routes. We will extend Bikeability – cycling proficiency training – to every child. And we will work with the NHS to promote cycling for healthier living. Not a fan of this useless government, and perhaps they should have gone much further in terms of active travel, but no issue with the general principles above. So not quoting from the Manifesto benefits of cycling: Improved mental and physical health of the cyclist Health of the pedestrian (through reduced emissions Contributing to climate change objectives Personal mobility for those who are too young to drive, don't want to learn to drive, don't want to own a car and/or would rather not drive Generally quicker journey times Lower cost than other modes of transport Less cars parked on the road, as well as less car journeys And available to virtually all, adapted bikes and electric assistance for those unable to ride standard push bikes or just want a helping push. Try it you will love it. Here's some homework on social prescribing for you to consider https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/active-travel-social-prescribing-pilots-local-authority-allocations www.london.gov.uk/sites/default/files/social_prescribing_active_travel_toolkit.pdf I'm not put off by fluctuating statistics I'm into the principles, and if there is a problem with any long term significant demand then I expect my elected representatives and my prime minister to address this.

Rocks - fair question why did you not just raise this on the LTN thread. Why start another one. This is your point isn't it?

Disappointed that as a cyclist you are not championing this mode of transport. You've got a lot of valuable experience. (That's a positive comment)

As most threads you post on are negative about Southwark Rocks, that's not a jibe but a factual statement, there are plenty of others threads out there to express your displeasure. Sue, do you know how good Southwark are at supporting cultural events? I assume that they are involved in the Dulwich festival and the Dulwich Park show. Used to take the kids to the latter and recall it being great. There are other threads discussing the good and bad experiences of events/festivals on the Rye and Dulwich Park organised by outside bodies.

To the tune of Lola by the Kinks!

If you cross over to Lewisham CPR you will go from lovely laid well maintained slab pavements to cracked paving stones not well laid in the first place with small forests growing from them, damage made from cars and skips, tree root damage all poorly patched with tarmac. On the positive Lewisham are pretty good at planting and maintaining street trees. Thanks for the positive stuff on LBS nice to get some balance

Rocks as per original post, slightly amended, this is for this is about the Council and your Councillors. Please do not hijack, and that goes to the rest of you on the CPZ/LTN etc threads. It would be interesting to hear positive experience on planning, both projects that have been approved and where you were successful in objecting.

Well I never. I lived in the edge of Ruskin Park always believing it was in Southwark. Good to hear some good things about LBL penguin.

The pavements are great. And libraries. I expect some have positive experience of social care LBS provide, child and adult social care and help that their councillor/s have provided. Please please keep this to positive stuff. Thanks all.

Hope you will all be responding to the consultation. The point on cost of living and continued car use is not a good one as if we looked at whole life motoring costs many of us would switch to alternative modes walking/cycling/public transport/Uber/car clubs/car hire/lifts. The latter four scupper this whole idea of I need a car for convenience. For many in urban area car ownership is a habit, or worse still a status symbol, rather than a necessity. Ps love the bloke on question time from Somerset last week when they were talking about HS2 cancellation and new regional rail projects. He forgot the wonderful links that Brunel introduced with fast connections between the capital, Taunton, Yeovil, Bridgewater, Castle Cary and the like. Thanks to the usual suspects for extending this discussion to unnecessary motoring and entitled motorists. Not sure on the continued criticism of the local authority. Surely there must be something you like about Southwark?

There's a general point on consistency and fairness. The two cars and a delivery BM vehicle this morning on the zig zags by the Turkish Supermarket on Forest Hill Road are highly unlikely to get a penalty notice. Yes I understand that this is not strictly a parking offence as in terms of controlled/paid parking but it pees me off more than someone parking longer than they paid for. Oh dear I am getting on my entitled drivers hobby horse so will shut up.

(a) it's getting boring so many threads devoted to Southwark Council (b) rather than complaining on social nedia do something about it, join a political party, maybe even stand yourself Or (c) move

Who the Tories?

Wouldn't you say that charging people into driving on certain streets is limiting their movement? This is what government did when they came up with Clean Air Zones in 2015, already preempted by Mayor Johnson with his annoucement of the ULEZ. Ditto for the C charge. In fact every thing that national and local government do to restrict traffic, dead ends and cul de sacs, fuel duty, bus lanes, cycle lanes, Vehicle Excise Duty, VAT, speed controls, driving licenses, MOTs etc etc is designed to control us and imprison us in our homes. We must man the barricades and take to the streets. Hasta la victoria siempre! That appears to be your logical solution. Those extreme groups campaigning for motorist's freedom are also opposed to road user charging. That is something you are OK with Rocks.