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Always enjoyed your posts, DR. Good luck with the book sales. And here's hoping there are still enough local boozers around here for Volume II in a few years' time. :-)

I also can't select all of the options in the survey. I've asked Southwark to correct this and let me know when they've done so. I'll report back when (or if, more like) I hear back.

Really useful. Thanks, JohnL and hpsaucey.

Does anyone have any insights into shared ownership? The process, the pitfalls, specific housing associations to avoid, tips, etc. A friend is exploring the possibilities of co-owning a house (in North London - no, really :-0). She has found a potential property but has no experience of the process and whether to trust the dreadful reviews of the housing association, Clarion. I said I'd tap into the collective wisdom that is the EDF. Any thoughts gratefully received.

Sounds like most people now have their water back. Phew! For a moment there, I thought Brexit had started early.

And when will work start on the Southwark Spine, the new north-south cycle route that will run down to and through the Bellenden area? Gridlock beckons. Thanks for the alert, rollflick.

Another strong recommendation for Paine and Hunter. Every few years, when I need new specs, I hunt all over London but return to them and find the perfect pair. Friendly and v knowledgeable staff too.

Are the letters clearer with or without it? With or without? With? Or without? :-) Seriously, it might be diabetes. Get your eyes checked.

Friends of Goose Green might be able to help. http://www.friendsofgoosegreen.org.uk

Bradley's just cleaned our carpets too. Excellent service - very professional and friendly. Highly recommended.

Lowlander Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > London Bridge station is open tomorrow from 0500 > according to Network Rail > > https://twitter.com/NetworkRailLBG/status/87147394 > 3902912512 Yes, but TfL are currently saying you won't be able to walk over London Bridge tomorrow morning.

We had a Unicef campaigner knock on the door just after the election telly bash started this evening (so rather late). He wasn't aggresive at all.

Ah, squatters. That would explain the "Quit your job" banner hanging from a window near there. I quite like that advice.

See http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?30,1045328 Depending on where you live, flocker spotter, the curious sewing machine shop at the top of Rye Lane might be a good bet.

That's a good 'un, RPC. Here's George Peele from the sixteenth century. What Thing Is Love What thing is love? for sure love is a thing. It is a prick, it is a sting, It is a pretty, pretty thing; It is a fire, it is a coal, Whose flame creeps in at every hole; And as my wit doth best devise, Love's dwelling is in ladies' eyes, From whence do glance love's piercing darts, That make such holes into our hearts; And all the world herein accord, Love is a great and mighty lord; And when he list to mount so high, With Venus he in heaven doth lie, And evermore hath been a god, Since Mars and she played even and odd.

Another recommendation for the free cycle training courses run by Southwark, as well as other boroughs. Six months ago I got two individual, 3-hour sessions (yes, 3 hours!) with an expert instructor who was terrific. They certainly helped me get back into the saddle for my daily commute. A tip: I've heard you can register for the courses not only with your home address but also (legitimately) with your work address so, if you commute to another borough, you could get up to 12 hours of private lessons for free!

I just wanted to recommend Bastek Interiors for the excellent job they did with our new bathroom. It was a complete refurbishment and we wanted a very modern, sleek look. Sebastian and his team's attention to detail and understanding of design, building and plumbing meant we got exactly what we wanted - our dream bathroom. I can't recommend this local company highly enough. http://www.bastekinteriors.co.uk/

It's definitely too late to be calling but just to say... The Karuna Trust are a worthy charity.

Can anyone recommend a financial advisor with expertise in managing pensions and investments, and planning for retirement? Most of the recommendations I've seen here are for advice with mortgages. Thanks in advance.

We use NVs. Not such good news for us. The HSBC site is surely smaller than their current premises and there's no (or little) parking by comparison. Pity our poor pussy.

I'm probably missing something but why can't they add traffic lights with a pedestrian signal at that end of East Dulwich Grove?