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What is worse - cycling on pavements or those who cycle the wrong way up one way streets and get annoyed when motorists beep them?

This happened to someone I knew on the Kingswood Estate - being elderly they did not have the money so agreed that Southwark could place a legal charge on the property which means that if the flat is sold, Southwark have to be repaid before money goes to seller.

Political parties doing canvassing have clip boards - they have been doing the rounds this week in ED

When clearing out my in laws house, we hired a contractor to take the stuff away to an approved site. About a week later we got a letter from Lambeth Council asking why we had dumped our stuff on Peabody Hill. We rang them and they came and took the leaflet we still retained of the contractor, asked him to pick up some stuff at an address and had a gang of people waiting on Peabody Hill to nab him. Lambeth were very grateful for the info as this guy had beenfly dumping all over the borough.

Mrs. Robinson the Vet in Highshore Road often examines animals brought in by RSPCA - I wonder if she can influence a visit by RSPCA - she is very good with dogs.

For the past couple of years we have been visited by a male unneutered tabby who we have nick named Bill. Very timid. he started to come through our cat flat and over time our cats have grown accustomed to him. He eats their food and during the winter we find him curled up in various parts of our house, we shoo him out but eventually he creeps back in. We do not go out of our way to feed him- he helps himself to our cats food - he is either a stray, he is very slim or his owners keep him out all day and night. If he is a stray - at least he is getting some food and shelter. He does not let you pick him up ( I managed to do this once that how I found he was still 'intact') so he is either wary of people or selective.

yes it was the Fred Francis Day centre

managed to get part of this on Alan's link before it froze. Our youngest daughter (27) was always aware of her dad's illness and like Rachael Bruno was embarrassed when younger. She now talks openly about her experiences and has done presentations at her college. Recently she discovered that a lecturer friend husband had been diagnosed bi polar and her friend was worried about the effects on the children. Daughter was able to provide her with some insight. Daughter is very much a Daddy's Girl - he is the first person she will call - so far they have phoned each other 4 times in 3 days ( Hubby is on a high at the moment). Apart from a couple of people on EDF- nobody has expressed an interest in having a meeting at ED Community Centre - I am still willing to go ahead with this if we could get at least 6 people and meet on a week day evening in August (Most of the regular groups are on holiday during August so we have a greater choice of days).

We seem to be the opposite - I am knocking on retirement age, (hubby already retired on health grounds) we have a large 4 bed house which will be too expensive to maintain on a pension. I would like to downsize in ED, but would still want a 3 bed place as our grandchildren stay over regularly. Both of us have arthritis which is likely in years to come prevent us from walking etc. Ideally a bungalow - which is impossible in ED. Or a house with stairs wide enough to take a stair lift, or space to add an extension including a shower room/wc so that if we are wheelchair bound we do not have to go in a home. Also would want a garden of sorts. The 3 bed properties advertised for ED are the same amount we would get for our 4 bed and have much less space. neither of us want to leave this area as have good GPs and hospital, and belong to various community organisations in ED so are rarely lonely. Both of us have disabilities so it is harder for us to integrate. We have kids/grandkids in Harlow, Orpington and Worthing. If one of us dies. we have a good ED support network for the remaining spouse. From what we have observed from friends etc moving away fro ED and other places, that it takes about 2 years to get accepted in a new community and many areas longer as neighbours keep themselves to themselves etc

After a gap of 13 years between our girls, hubby and I attended anti natal classes (refresher course for both of us), Advised that since babies tend to arrive when the hospital restaurant/local cafes are closed, that birth partners should pack a picnic for Mum to be and themselves to have after birth. Also that ward will be hot so wear cool clothing. came in on a Saturday evening with a plan to be induced Sunday morning but went into full blown labour. Hubby turns up with a bag - flask of coffee, water, cake, sandwiches, fruit. Wearing a track suit strips down to running vest and shorts. Baby born at 2.51 am - there were the 4 of us in the labour ward, me, baby, hubby and junior doctor who did delivery - sharing the food and drink and chatting about music and football. Young Dr was grateful for the food as had been a busy night and he did not have a chance to have a break.

They have cut the Noise Team and their staff so more difficult to get hold of and get some action

Local Authorities have a set procedure to respond to level 3 and level 4 warm weather alerts. It would be worth trying to contact Sarah McClinton - Southwark Social Services as she can issue instructions to social workers to look up vulnerable adults in the area who may need additional help in accessing water and water supplies. Failing her - try Ray Boyce.

Yes must admit only do the 3 point turn when desperate especially on some days I have morning appointments at my base and managers know I am one of the nearest workers so if I am very late - I get reprimanded.

I do this journey daily to work, if Denmark Hill is blocked then the traffic builds up to Dog Kennel Hill and it had taken me as long as 20 minutes to get from the lights at DKH to the lights by Denmark hill station. It is very tempting to do a 3 point turn down Grove Lane. I have done it a couple of times but I have a clear view of the traffic in the opposite direction and also to a certain extent those behind me. . The only way I can get to my work is via Windsor Walk and Grove lane ( my base is in Love Walk). If I want to spend another 10 - 15 mins waiting in traffic, I could go into Denmark Hill and then De Crespigney park.

gardening programmes have confirmed that using cool washing up water or bath water is ok to put on plants. We keep a bucket by the back door and tip in the WU water if it is not too greasy

Gumboots Holiday Play scheme might have a vacancy for one day only ?24 per day - primary aged pupils only. I put details of contacts etc on EDF some weeks ago

Since I only have a basic mobile phone - no apps please.

Enjoyed the film - the fellow looked familiar - is he from around here or have I seen him on TV?

Working in the health and social care sector, many people I deal with are on LCP - I work mainly at Kings who are excellent in general in keeping families informed and seeking their co operation/consent. PEACE is another initiative in the health sector in working with people with limited life spans. St. Christopher's Hospice have been working with many health and social care organisations in training staff in End of Life Care. part of the scheme is for people to talk with their nearest and dearest as to their wishes when it comes to the inevitable - would they wish to die at home/care home/hospital - who they wish to be with them, any advance decisions, arrangements for funerals etc. I have recently worked with someone in St. Helier's Hospital and found the ward depressing and no real emphasis on the patient or his relatives.

Freedom Passes are for those under pension age who have long term disabilities. Taxi card allows you to get greatly reduced fares up to a maximum lavel

We had put up with very poor GPs in Lordship Lane after senior GP Dr During died and it took three years or so before The Gardens opened up their list as very over subscribed. Never regretted this move - all the GPs are good, Dr. Tran is lovely, Liz (Nurse) is easy to get on with and very helpful. Drs. Cliffe, Fryer and Addo are all approachable and willing to listen. Dr. Cliffe is very well up on mental health. Opening hours range from early morning appointments with a couple of late evenings.

What about the Taxi Card scheme? Someone I know has cancer and needs to travel to Guys Hospital for sessions of chemo, the Palliative Care Team at Kings have applied for a Taxi Card for him. Because of the cancer in his spine - he uses a wheelchair so public transport is more difficult.

I had a work colleague who was with the organisation for many years and thought she was just a bad speller. She had a physical injury and had an assessment at her work station by an occupational therapist who whilst watching her type asked if she had dyslexia as she noticed some odd spellings. My colleague had never considered this. Went off for a full assessment and was diagnosed with dyslexia and was given an IT programme designed to be used by people with this problem. Everything was paid by work. Vague feeling that the assessment was done by the DWP/Disability Advisor at Job Centre. I have a friend whose partner specialises in dyslexia and other learning disabilities and devises IT programmes etc to suit individual needs. She is Dr in own right and was a college lecturer in IT.

Try Andrew Brock in Shawbury Road

I would be happy to book the small hall in the east Dulwich Community Centre ( I am on their committee and also a Trustee of the charity) if people feel they would like to explore the possibility of having an informal meeting and then play it from there. would people prefer an evening ( during week or weekend) or a couple hours on a Sunday afternoon or early Saturday evening. What are people's thoughts - either reply here or pm me