Pugwash

Whilst I appreciate that having trees is essential to our environment and that Southwark does not like cutting down trees but in some cases trees are detrimental to some members of society. Today I had to push a disabled male relative in a wheelchair to enable him to get to his barbers. Tree roots at the top of Barry Road by the Plough car park had raised the camber of the pavement to such extent that I could not get the chair over this section and was forced to go back a few yards to find a dropped kerb and pushed the wheelchair in the road facing the incoming traffic. Crossing at the lights over Lordship lane was a nightmare and the chair nearly toppled over when a friend came to my rescue and also a young man on a moped stopped to assist. On the return journey, I had to pull the chair backwards across the crossing and again walk in the road until I found a dropped kerb. The paving stones near this tree are being uprooted and are dangerous for those with limited vision and reduced mobility. I have informed Southwark Highways of this area. Looking at Lordship Lane in general, I have noticed that with cafes using their forecourts (and beyond) for table as and chairs, there is limited space on the pavements for wheelchairs. I watched as several women with buggies, were standing talking near Farmers and disregarded elderly folk using their 3 wheeler walkers trying to pass them. I was too far away on the other side of the road to suggest to them that they were obstructing the pavement. I have a number of disabled friends, one with impaired vision, the others with varying degrees of mobility issues who admit that sometimes just going to the shops can be a major hurdle - bus drivers can be impatient if you take too long to get on and off the bus, street furniture, poorly maintained forecourts, lack of accessible WCs in some of the eateries on LL, and sometimes general lack of consideration by other shoppers/visitors to the area. Southwark wants us to have 'healthy streets' we need to look beyond having strategically placed benches, 'green walls' and see how we can make life easier, safer and better for those who have various forms of disability and mobility.

Unfortunately he does not qualify for a Blue badge as with his rollator he can walk a short distance. Also his mobility is caused by OA and he is awaiting a hip replacement - so classed as a temporary condition. He is not in receipt of Attendance Allowance or any other mobility/health related benefits. I was lucky as there was a space outside Barclays and he could walk the few yards to the dentist.

I will have to 'unload' a person with a rollator frame in the next couple of days, in order that they can attend their dentist. this will be in Lordship lane. He cannot use public transport and just about able to get in a car. I hope that I can stop a few yards from the Post Office area for a few minutes. We have arranged that since his appointment could be anything from 15 minutes - 45 minutes that I return home and he will ring me when free.

When I used to visit my Mum in Lewisham Hospital after work in the evening, I still had to pay parking charges. The meters in Lewisham Park opposite may be free after this time.

The was a prefabricated building there in the early 1960s but housed a telephone exchange. Cannot imagine a school as whole site belonged to Post Office/BT

Sorry not a fan of fried chicken, pizzas or burgers. On the very rare occasions (twice in last 3 years) - I get the veggie option.

What is the latest situation regarding your parents Minitoots? Did you manage to sort things out ? I had carers in whilst looking after my elderly aunt and they covered both day and night. She got on very well with them as It was only a few days. I think she would have got frustrated and bored with them for a longer period as she was not keen on sharing her home with others.

May be worth a mention to Southwark's anti social behavioural unit as Lola one of the officers, frequently has to deal with residents who appear to have mental health issues. Also a mention to the Goose Green SNT.

I was in Camberwell coming back from Kings and heard fireworks around 9.15ish but could not see any displays.

we have a drive, dropped kerb and also double yellow lines (which were put in without any consultation with ourselves) and I still have cars and heavy vehicles parking across. Fortunately, I was not using the car that day, when a long vehicle with building material pulled up to unload and was there for almost an hour. Last week, white car (mini cab) parked blocking my exit, sounded my horn a few times and indicated to mini cab driver on the other side of road that I wanted to get out - he asked me to wait as his fare was not ready and he was not prepared to move the car. He had left a very small gap and I was able to squeeze through with about 2 inches to spare.

Not recently, but they do not have many parking spaces and I usually ended up parking on the meter opposite in Lewisham Park. When I had to work at Lewisham Hospital I used to park in the Catford Multi storey and get a bus down to the hospital.

Dulwich Hill ward covers from Crystal Palace Road upto Dawsons Heights, Barry Road (part) Piermont Green and up Forest Hill Road. Since the officers are based at Gypsy Hill they face a long walk or cycle ride before they get to ED.

It would have been more logical to have temp traffic lights from Upland/Tyrrell so traffic can pass by on 'open stretch' of road, with further lights by the Rye (further back than current ones) Must admit it was easier to go down Dunstans and along Rye than to use Oakhurst . Where are these 'Not suitable for HV signs'? I have driven up LL and down Barry Road numerous times and have not seen these signs. Also heavy traffic coming down Etherow Street and turning right into Barry

can you complain to OFSTEAD or whatever body now does these visits/scrutinises?

In some country areas - wild flowers are sown around the base of trees, along grass verges and in front of hedges.

Yesterday a sign saying road closed ahead was outside Lloyds Bank pointing down L. Lane. By the lights on Barry Road (Plough Pub) another sign saying Road ahead closed. A lot of confusion for motorists!!

Our 4 bedroom house has 2 toilets and bathrooms - these were here in the early 1970s before we purchased the property. Maximum number of people staying at our place is usually 6 - 8 and 2 toilets are on the go most times and we could do with a 3rd.

May's deal was better than nothing - the backstop seemed to be a sensible compromise allowing more time to sort out the border questions etc. The DUP MPs have not been representing their constituents in NI Parliament but are still drawing their salary, if I lived in NI I would be asking my constituency party to deselect them.

Having been caught up in Oakhurst/Kelmore Roads this morning - even middle sized vans were having difficulty. Coming back up Barry Road - I noticed a very large vehicle ignoring the road closure signs and obvious barriers trying to get past Tyrell. It was about the width and length of a bus but much taller.

I suggest that people get an understanding of crime in the area by turning up at their ward Police Safer Neighbourhood Team meetings. It would appear that many of these meetings have low attendance rates and I gather there is concerns as to why poorly attended - is it the venue or the times of the meetings, or apathy ?. Just go to the Met Police SNT page to find out more about your ward's meeting dates and Police Officers.

When I used to cycle to work - I had wing mirrors on both handlebars - found that motorists give me a little more room as well. Use to cycle from ED to Westminster Bridge via Camberwell, Kennington and Vauxhall using mainly back streets.

long line of traffic from Goose Green Roundabout along ED Road - difficulty for traffic going up LL. I guess I will have to drive hubby to his GP appointment at The Gardens using the back streets as normally he would bus down there as has problems with walking.