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you'd be hard pushed to find a Victorian terrace in the area which hasn't suffered subsidence! Having the property underpinned is usually only for the most severe cases, we had work done on the house because of subsidence caused by close proximity vegetation - it was over and above the normal plaster cracks that you get with 100 years of movement but not bad enough to be underpinned. Our front door dropped by an inch and half during the very dry summer two years ago and internal doors dropped too, we had the work done and there was no noticeable movement last summer. My guess would be that if there is nothing stated in your purchasers pack about there having been work carried out because of subsidence then I would declare 'no' to the question posed.

matthew123 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Does it cost the British tax payer more in revenue > lost because of Alleyn's charitable status - or > does it cost the tax payer more to fund another > public school of same number of pupils? Not sure this argument stands up really - I would rather pay more taxes to support a new state school delivering good, sound education and learning - providing immediate benefit to the hundreds of kids (all non fee paying) that would go there rather than the handful of bursaries awarded through the private sector..

Amelie Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > The schools exist primarily for the benefit of > their pupils, if they choose to make their > facilities available to non-pupils they should do > so voluntarily not because they have been either > forced or subjected to threats. The only threat fee paying schools face in this case is the loss of charitable status - I can assure you this is worth a great deal in monetary value to a school like Alleyns - and that monetary value is funded by the tax payer. I have nothing against fee paying schools per se (although in my education utopia, all state schools would deliver the best education and there would be no need for fee paying schools - sadly not the case). For what its worth I agree totally with Bawdy-Nan.

We had one of the guys round today and we have accepted a free energy survey (we're on Jennings) - don't get me wrong we're of the suspicious nature (especially of those that come cold calling)....but I have been thinking of getting an energy survey done for a while and the guy was pretty up front in that him and his business partner recently set up CO2census.com, they're offering free energy surveys and in the likelyhood that a number of properties would benefit from extra loft insulation (for example) they'll do a deal with a supplier and fitter for a large job. There's no commitment and seemingly no pressure, so we're not worried - can't think of a reason why a free energy survey would be a bad thing really - will let you know if it turns out otherwise...

You could always start on the London Loop - a series of walks which takes you (yes you guessed it) in a total loop of London, all walks are inside the M25 - I have the book detailing all the walks which you are welcome to borrow - the walks are of varying length (but plenty of the distance you require) and difficulty and its a great way of seeing parts of outer London you wouldn't otherwise encounter - googling local hosteleries for the end of the walk is also a good idea!

red devil Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > You must remember this then...'Why aye man, Tudor > crisps, I'll climb a mountain!' > > Ahhh very very Happy days, bring back Tudor! Actually I seem to remember Tudor crips not being very crispy and the bags were too small, still happy days......

Jeremy Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Genuine query... have council budgets actually > been significantly impacted by the recession? Those who have/had considerable investments in the Icelandic Bank have had budgets cut, not sure if Southwark fall into that category or not.

nbn Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > cafe nero sadly Why not try the blackbird bakery instead? - cup of tea 90p and a coffee not much more than a quid (I think)

red devil Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Bring back hedgehog flavoured crisps... > > In the UK in 1981, Hedgehog Foods Ltd decided, as > a joke, to produce Hedgehog flavoured crisps > (potato chips). To everyone's surprise, the crisps > were a huge success. > > Hedgehog flavoured crisps were actually flavoured > with pork fat and no hedgehogs were used in the > manufacturing process. Consequently, it wasn't > long before Hedgehog Foods Ltd was in court > (1982), up against the Office of Fair Trading, on > a charge of false advertising. > > Bizarrely, a settlement was finally reached when > Mr Lewis, of Hedgehog Foods, interviewed gypsies > who actually did eat baked hedgehogs, to ascertain > the flavour of hedgehogs. Mr Lewis then > commissioned a flavourings firm to duplicate the > flavour as closely as possible and changed the > labels from "hedgehog flavoured" to "hedgehog > flavour" and all interests were satisfied! I loved hedgehog flavour crisps - the most exotic of all flavours ever (at least they were in my mining town in the North East) - they came in a beige paper bag with a picture of a hedgehog (in case the 'flavouring' wasn't clear). 9p a packet. Happy days......

How about cleaning up East Dulwich station? Or is that the responsibility of the train company rather than the Council - anyone know?

To be fair I'm not sure any parent has campaigned for the Green to be dog free - 'dog poo' free perhaps, but as a parent myself I'm more than happy to share the space with dogs (and their owners), and all other members of the ED community provided we all respect each others needs and wants, and I honestly don't think that considered segregation of the space poses any harm to anyone.

Louisa Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Let the yummies have their own private park for > the sole use of exercising their offspring. It > would give the rest of us a bit of peace and > quiet. > > Louisa. God this comment drives me to suicidale levels of boredom. At the end of the day the preference of parents with kids is, in this case, the same as the vast majority of the population of ED - and that is for Goose Green to be a place where you can enjoy the fresh air in a safe and healthy environment - whether you are parents, dog walkers, young or old adults enjoying the outside, reading a book, picnicing etc..... This is not a 'us and them' - read 'parents and dog walkers' fight - this is about managing a public space as best as possible so all users benefit, so to those hell-bent on being antangonsitic on this issue, seriously you need a new outlet.

I agree very much with Victor - whilst dog poo is a major problem on the green there is also the issue of unleashed dogs and (unleashed) children in very close proximity. Don't get me wrong, I don't think most dogs will attack a child completely unprovoked, the issue is about managing both dogs and children whilst giving them the freedom to run around in the fresh air (despite dog poo) - I honestly dont think you can do that in an open place without segregation. I was a fairly 'prolific' poster on the last thread about the fence, and emailed the appropriate people at the Council accordingly, so it'll be no surprise to most that I am very disappointed that they went ahead with the removal of the fence. Anyone know how long the trial period is for?

Not sure on the cost of individual swims but a monthly fusion swim card is ?18 - swimming free and unlimited in all fusion swimming pools.

I'm confused - when did working class = poor?

I'm feeling a bit torn regarding this - whilst I agree with the sentiment that Government funding should be placed in areas of assessed greater need, I am a little uncomfortable with the assumption that East Dulwich is totally affluent. Over the last few years we're all aware of the changing demographic of ED but there are still a significant proportion of ED residents for whom NCR market and many of the shops on LL are unaffordable, and so using those as examples of typical East Dulwich is possibly wrong. This doesn't detract from the greater needs of parts of SE5 and SE15 but there is a danger of the needs of many SE22 residents being overlooked. Apologies I think my writing is as confused as my thinking at the moment......

ED teddy also in the Mirror as is the snow couple on Peckham Rye Park bench...

Snorky - are you one of the squatters complained about here by Pommie? Ridiculous to compare you crapping on my lawn and my own cats doing their business in their garden. Oh and it's Kristy.

I have 2 cats - they are anything but 'Pet Lite'. As with the vast majority of cat owners in ED (and god forbid beyond our borders) my two go out at night (well they could if they wanted to but why would they when there are numerous beds/sofas/laundry baskets to sleep on). Making the assumption that because your cats don't poo in your garden then nor will any other cat and therefore it's safe for children to play arm deep (and gloveless) in the soil is daft. I have a small toddler and she plays in the garden - under my supervision - when she is of an age to play without my supervision she will understand why she needs gloves while digging up the garden. My female cat is also pretty good mates with some of the young foxes (!) who frequent Jennings.

Ooo Jeremy and Keef I was in the Pool at the same time - was there 92 - 98 living just off Smithdown, then Allerton (by the Blue Coats), then 'settled' in Lark Lane for a few years - happy days........

'then when it melted it expanded, thus some pipes burst etc ' Water expands when it freezes rather than when it melts, as any physicist will tell you......

We had the same guy last night (Jennings Road), but he didn't get as far as asking for the home phone - hubbie gave him short shrift (as he always does to uninvited evening door knockers) and he left without any agro. Same story, neighbours recommended..... victorian wall survey...blahblah.

Can anyone give me the low down on the Butchers on Nunhead Lane. Went passed today, no queue (guess where I normally go....). Is it worth a wander?

Yes I can concur - this week is shaping up to be the sh*ttiest yet. And I haven't even been to work yet. Nuts.

To be fair DPF, I think there is a happy medium to be had. We have a 23 month old and we go to various family orientated pubs regularly. It is possible to take with you things to occupy your kids so that they don't feel the need to either run riot around other pub goers tables or sit there rigid afraid to move - granted the pushchair is laden heavy with toys/books/colouring pads but its worth the forethought to ensure the whole family have a nice time. Saying that our little one still likes to have a mooch about the place, but is always accompanied and never in any danger of being trodden on! Parents have the sole responsibility to ensure their kids are safe and having a nice time whilst at the same time not p*ssing anyone else off in the process - it's not that hard (general comment - not pointed at anyone on particular, although their are a few parents who frequent Peckham Rye Park cafe who should take note....) x