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In case anyone is interested I've been told by a reliable source that the driver of the car has been given 6 points on their licence and fined/costs over ?200.

Second Premier Sheds. I noticed recently that they are now at the top of Leigham Vale, so very close to ED. Very helpful sales staff and I went to the delivery and installation option - which was worth it

Donating it to a local school is a nice idea. These guys have just moved to Crossthwaite Ave, just up the road from Bessemer Grange and may be interested. http://thebikeproject.co.uk/ I've heard good things about them when they were in Hackney

There are group sessions in Southwark at the moment I'm afraid. You can have training in the borough where you live, work or study. So, for example if you work in Lambeth, you could go to the sessions Clapham Common, where there are bikes that you can borrow.

COnvex - you can request a fully subsidised cycle session here: http://www.cycleconfident.com/sponsors/southwark/ I'm a cycle instructor and often ride people's commute ride with them. The sessions are pitched at your level and we go at your pace. We also do training with professional drivers - HGVs, vans, taxis etc. The more cyclists on the road who do what they are expected to do and the more drivers who understand why cyclists are doing what they are doing the safer the roads are likely to be.

LadyDeliah Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > By the way, I agree that free cycling proficiency > classes should be available to anyone who wants to > attend them, but this is not a substitute for > dealing with the systemic flaws in our current > rules and transport infastructure. They are. You can request cycle training here: https://www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/roadusers/cycling/request-cycle-training.aspx

Finally made it here to eat a couple of weeks ago. The food was great and the service friendly and helpful. We went quite late and didn't feel rushed at all as we leisurely made our way through all the dishes. It was less expensive than I'd expected given the reviews, but definitely not cheap.

ElmGrove - yes I did, on both occassions. In Green and Blue and I did feel a bit sorry for the woman with a baby, toddler, pushchair, shopping. She obviously didn't want to leave the toddler while she took the baby to the toilets. But she could have asked a staff member to keep an eye on the toddler. In SeaCow, I did ask the adults - a general request to the four of them, not sure which were the parents - to take the child to the toilets and got told I had no idea how hard it is, small chilren etc etc. The staff member behind the counter didn't understand what I was saying when I asked for her help. The group left very shortly afterwards. Again I felt rather sorry for them as they were clearly not having the fun time they had hoped for. It would be good if more places had good sized baby change areas, that aren't part of the adult toilets to make it easier. Not sure what the Flying Pig has.

Am keen to get to this place soon. And nappies being an urban myth? It happened at the table next to me in Green and Blue. And at another establishment on Lordship Lane, the people at the table next next to me put their toddler on a potty next to me.

I also visit the shops and restaurants in Herne Hill and have had some great evenings in Number22. Can you give an indication of when you might be open again? As SebsC says, many of us are not on Twitter (and Facebook etc) so would be great if you could update, even very briefly on here.

Just heard on the news that the AA and BSM have announced they will include cycle awareness and safety in their driving lessons. Better awareness of all road users, especeally cyclists and pedestrians seems like a good thing to me.

I don't think you can book the Begging Bowl. I tried to go a few times but always told there would be a wait. They were nice about it, but meant it would get late. And yes, Ganapati is as good as ever.

Thanks Tom, that's very useful. As I say, I know nothing about transport, so hadn't thought of the options you describe, making it more like many of the streets in Hackney, where cycling is much higher. Richard - it doesn't work for pedestrians or cyclists so it will be money well spent to reduce the speed and/or volume of cars etc in this area.

Ah, got it. Thanks for the clarification.

Sorry Penguin, but I don't think I'm getting your point. You say cars are not comfortable in 4th at 20mph. And that 3rd is not optimal cruising gear. What is the best gear for London driving (average speed <20 and for me, personally as above, 20mph or so)? Not my Golf :( Sorry if I misled - I've posted recently on using hirecars and Zipcars, which are mostly new Golfs.