HelBel65

Personally I think this is far more urgent than that - I can easily see a serious injury to a cyclist happening some time soon. Perhaps the mention of liability in such an event might change Southwark's view, especially since they are already aware of the problem. Motorists are also having to drive on the wrong side to avoid some of these holes, which is just exacerbating the situation. James Barber Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Underhill Road was to be resurfaced during this > financial year. It has been postponed until the > next financial year starting in April. > I've asked exactly when in the next FY. > > The road marking at Underhill Road with dunstans > Road will be renewed ASAP as it isn't clear and > makes this junction even more dangerous. > > I'll keep people updated via my thread.

I was going to report this until I saw that several others already have, and that Cllr Barber is onto it too. I'm amazed there have been no reports of injury to cyclists (yet)

nxjen Wrote: > The Hill used to be called Friern Hill, part of > Friern Manor. Charles Dickens climbed to the top > when he visited the dairy farm and gave a lovely > account of the view from the top. > > http://www.djo.org.uk/household-words/volume-ii/pa > ge-148.html What a fantastic link, thank you!

Agree about Joe, I'm always going on about him too, with good reason - he's fantastic :) http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?30,1646322,1646322#msg-1646322 You'll need to source your own door though - I went to Select a Door in Penge on Joe's rec - very nice people and reasonable prices. Didn't know about the sourdough! P.O.U.S.theWonderCat Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Joe Runcak - http://jr-carpentry.co.uk/. I go on > about him a lot but there are other reviews on > here so you can get some comfort that I'm not just > a fake reviewer. Plus his wife is an awesome > baker. Not sure if she's still doing this > commercially, but if she is buy some of her > sourdough - it's brilliant!

Sorry, yes - I just thought it may be worth a call if you already have DBS etc up to date from your other volunteering.

http://linkagesouthwark.org/

Try Lisa tel:07956255860 [email protected] I?ve used her many times - lots of recs for her on the EDF.

A second rec for Lisa - she's great. PSJ Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I can highly recommend Lisa Marks - lots of > recommendations via this forum. > > 07956255860 > > [email protected]

I've had a few conversations about this recently with people who didn't realise that you can drive through central London CCharge free - Vauxhall Bridge/Victoria/Park Lane/Edgeware Road. Useful to know. Robert Poste's Child Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Thanks. I had no idea that Vauxhall Bridge and > Park Lane were outside it; thought it was extended > as far as Kensington a few years back. > > I'll be heading for the A10 but otherwise that > would be a useful route from here.

A quick google reveals it's almost opposite the Co op. Sue Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Can you give me some clue where 53 is?! > > What end of Lordship Lane is it, what side, what > other restaurants or shops is it near? > > Thanks!

I was passing yesterday with a friend and we decided to pop in for coffee (and cake, obvs) I had a really good espresso, friend's latte looked great, stonking slice of carrot cake. Lots of Greek goodies like honey & olive oil to buy separately. Lovely quiet atmosphere, friendly people. Felt the urge to post about it! :) Hope it does well. 106 Lordship Lane, almost opposite Tippler. http://www.weekender.co.uk/business/kanella-and-co/

KidKruger Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > If you prefer to cook from scratch, try organic > village, they deserve a slice of the action that > M&S / co-op do not deliver. > It's not all about big stores / supermarkets. Agree 100%. SMBS too. Co op are messing it up badly but there are others nearby really working to offer something good. Let's spend our money there.

Laura is fantastic. She has done great things in my garden, from tidying to serious chopping back, to masses of planting, including bulbs for next Spring. Extremely reliable and knows her stuff too. Highly recommended.

My point is that NV do sell this non prescription treatment, but because it was going to be a long term thing, they suggested I buy it elsewhere because I could get it in greater quantities much cheaper. > You didn?t say it was non prescription. Most vets > do charge though, to write out a prescription to > get the drugs cheaper from somewhere else.

No - they told me what to look for, as it's a non prescription treatment used by humans too. Next? Phlox Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > HelBel65 Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > On the specific point about NV charging for, or > > recommending, unnecessary treatment and meds, > one > > of my cats had to be on a particular med long > > term, and they suggested I buy it online as it > was > > significantly cheaper. > > Good of you to commend them for this. Did they > charge you to write out a prescription?

Admin - I only speak from a personal perspective, in that I am aware of those 3 examples just in the past few weeks, which feels like enough to mention.....but I could have worded it differently :)

I agree with this. It happens a lot on the EDF. Not long ago someone posted about how they?d ?heard? that a local building company ?may not? have done something correctly......pure anecdote with nothing to back it up but naming the company, who, unless they happened to read the post, had no opportunity to protect their reputation. A few weeks before, someone else named a local restaurant where they thought they had got food poisoning, but weren?t 100% sure! Raised by Bears Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > From a small business standpoint, OP's post is > anecdotal and and that can be very damaging on > such a busy forum. It's a little unfair for NV, > there is nothing factual to respond to.

On the specific point about NV charging for, or recommending, unnecessary treatment and meds, one of my cats had to be on a particular med long term, and they suggested I buy it online or at a pharmacy as it was significantly cheaper.

KidKruger Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > your iphone calendar is your friend.. And yours ;-)

Well I don't have kids but if I did, I would probably take the 'greater good' approach recommended by the professionals. Pretty much as I do with the cats in fact.

Oh I see! Well of course, might need a reminder though! :) KidKruger Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I just did ask ! > (pretty please)

I didn't say they are vaccinated yearly, or that anyone at NV had recommended it. I said I couldn't remember offhand when the jabs (and boosters) are done. So are you accusing the RSPCA of malpractice too? https://www.rspca.org.uk/adviceandwelfare/pets/cats/health/-/articleName/CAD_Cats_Vaccinations

Hm, you've got me there! I have it done when it's due.....can't remember offhand when that is. I know it's included in my monthly fee though. > > Phlox Wrote: > You vaccinate your cats yearly?

Yes they do, I joined up and think it's good value actually. I recently took 2 cats for a 6 month health check and was given another three months' flea & worm treatment - didn't have to pay for for the health check or the treatment. Think it costs ?12 per pet per month. It's a way to spread the expense of having pets - tbh I don't think NV benefit from it financially at all. Not associated with NV other than being a happy customer, extremely surprised to read this post. Phlox Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Do they still offer a health club to join and pay > monthly which includes checkups, flea treatments > and yearly vaccination?