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Thanks for proving my earlier point about the lounge.

Fair enough. The Oscar nomination has given it a boost in terms of recognition. They do have documentaries and indies in the evenings usually- my husband and I have seen a lot there. I think it might be the run up to the Oscars that is distorting everything-- they are basically showing all the Oscar line up films which I guess are in higher than normal demand this time of year. Spotlight will be released shortly as well adding to the screening pressure. Once the Oscars have passed I imagine it will go back to normal-- i.e. more of the indie films in the evening and weekend.

This is an important distinction. Those with less money often don't have contents insurance to cover burglary etc. It doesn't mean they aren't victims of crime. edhistory Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Not "likely to be burgled" but "likely to make an > insurance claim for a burglary".

And Room is hardly a mainstream film. Its only had a very limited global release. It cost $6.0m to make and has made about $6.3m at the box office since October last year. Living in artier parts of London can distort ones perception of what is mainstream.

Jeremy there are a lot of independent / art films being shown over the next 7 days: "Room", "The Taming of the Shrew"; "Tangerine", the screening of the arts this week which is the ROH Rhapsody / Two Pigeons; Holocaust Memorial Day: My Nazi Legacy; and the National Theatre live production of Les Liaison Dangerous. I think the Picture House does a good job at getting the balance right.

Thanks! Otta Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Dear Ms Jones > Contrary to what is published on-line and > elsewhere, The Dulwich Estate did not increase the > rent on 18 Half Moon Lane by 70%. Our policy is > not to discuss arrangements between us and our > tenants since we regard these as private and > confidential. However, the facts of the situation > with regard to the tenancy of 18 Half Moon Lane > are as follows: > i) The lease on 18 Half Moon > Lane came to an end on 18 July 2015 and the Estate > served (in 2014) the appropriate notice under > Landlord & Tenant legislation; > ii) The Tenant did not make the > relevant application to court to protect its right > to a new tenancy; > iii) The rent had been fixed for > the five period from July 2010 to July 2015; > iv) The notice served by the > Estate under i) above, proposed (for a new lease) > a maximum increase in rent of 29% (equivalent to > 4.8% p.a. for the five year period 2010 to 2015 ) > but this proposed rent was negotiable. However, > the Tenant did not negotiate this but remained in > occupation until the end of this month (at a rent > reflecting the market value of the property in mid > 2015). > It is unfortunate that the toy shop is closing but > I trust that you will recognise from the facts, > above, that the Estate has not acted unreasonably. > We do not seek to replicate the average high > street: in our parade, we have independent > businesses (with the exception of Oxfam). > Yours sincerely > John Major > Chief Executive Direct dial: 020 8299 > 5600 > The Dulwich Estate > > > > In the interests of fairness.

People largely ignore adds and I doubt I've ever read the SE Magazine. I am planning to read the Dulwich Diverter so perhpas getting an article written about the place (in addition to an add). A feature article is less likely to be ignored. Also, do you post in the What's On Section in the EDF?

I got the Cherry Tree / Vale reference :) Sue Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I'm amazed nobody remembers! > > It was somebody from the "old" Cherry Tree > (actually it might have been the pub's previous > name, but I can't now remember what that was) who > put a fake post on the forum bigging up the Cherry > Tree and saying that they were new to the area (I > think) and had been trying out the local pubs, and > all the other pubs nearby were crap and the Cherry > Tree was wonderful. > > They used the (what I thought was) famous phrase > along the lines of "and the customer service in x > was so bad that I felt crushed and devalued". > > Unfortunately for them, somebody noticed that > their previous post had been - I think - > advertising for staff in (drum roll) The Cherry > Tree!! > > DUH :))

How large a portion of wall in sqm or sqft? Without that its impossible to say.

Thanks for letting us all know. I've written in to give my support for the the plan for Open Space designation. It might be worth posting this in the Family Room as well and asking Admin to make it sticky (ie. remain as the top post) until the consultation is over.

It was a dry run over the weekend. One of my friends went and said it was fab. It will properly open shortly now that they have done the dry run.

No one goes to them Louisa! The Castle is the last one in ED and its really not that busy. There would be more traditional boozers if anyone (included the working class still living in the area) patronized them more. I think its more an age thing than a class thing. Most people below a certain age just aren't that keen to go to a really old fashioned boozer. Louisa Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Pub culture is alive and kicking in the suburbs > and beyond, it's just gentrification has wiped out > most traditional inner London boozers, because, > you know, working class people can like it or lump > it, who cares if they don't have anywhere to go > for a drink locally. Sell up and move out, this > area isn't yours anymore. As long as the wealthy > newbies have somewhere to take their prams and eat > poncy food that's all that really matters. Now put > those pickled eggs in the bin and pass me those > stuffed olives, this chateauneuf du papp tastes > shit without them. > > Louisa.

I see plenty of groups like that in pubs in evening. Especially in the Great Exhibition and the Bishop. More in the evenings during the week but also on the weekend.

We are a mixed / interracial family as well and the existing diversity of an area 100% influences where we choose to live. With that said, no where is free of racism. Even here in Dulwich we've had someone scream at us they don't want our kind here as we were walking along ED road. One incident in 10 years though isn't bad at all. Like Jeremy said, I wouldn't let a single incident entirely shape your view of a place. The more common form of prejudice we encounter is the general assumption that all people of color need help, are severely disadvantaged / are a problem for society. Its either scornful or pitying but either way shows a not entirely pleasant mindset. We've experienced this first hand (people making all kinds of idiotic assumptions) but its patently obvious in the Family room in the forum. The subtext of a lot of the school discussions is quite clear to see. Anyhow, it isn't malicious, just ignorant and I think its getting better. I'm sympathetic as most of it comes from fear of the unknown.

Yes, the City's hours can be brutal (definitely weekends, evenings and far more than 48 hours a week for junior investment bankers) but the potential financial reward is very high. Same for city lawyers. The entertainment industry is similar. Long period of typically very low pay and struggle but at least is rewarding for the artistically inclined and has the potential (rare as it is) to pay off big one day. k miga Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Alex K wrote: > > He, like most of > > us, wanted to provide a full service when he > went > > into our profession. He, unlike most of us, > could > > afford to do so without collecting a salary. > > That is a bit of an extreme example, but social > mobility as it applies to various professions, has > been on my mind through this thread. There are > jobs where a long, low-paid "apprenticeship" is > required, but the end game, should one succeed, is > very, very lucrative. It's not just about money > either, some jobs, like pure research, won't ever > pay particularly well, but need very bright, > highly trained people to do them. Unfortunately, > those jobs are no good to young people who need to > get paid. No wonder so many of the best technical > minds wind up working in the City.

Yes, you are right. Its nurses who get extra pay on bank holidays in addition to time off. srisky Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > There is no extra pay for bank holidays but there > is time off in lieu.

Yes, the shortage of staff mean that working conditioners are even more shit than they should be.

Its an interesting one. Apparently full coverage in the NICU isn't mandated on a bank holiday as such. Its just people drawn to that specialty feel a genuine duty to always provide full coverage (at least in her experience and in her hospital). I guess its tough looking at parents during the worst moment in their lives and deciding you want to go to a BBQ on a bank holiday instead of agreeing to provide cover. The doctors get a day off in lieu and extra pay (as anyone would) when working a bank holiday but it seems in other fields outside the NICU many doctors simply prefer the actual bank holiday day off and things operate with skeleton staffing. That and NHS trusts trying to balance the costs of full cover within their tight budgets as staff cost more during holiday periods.

Oh I see, you think people shouldn't get them in front of their homes even if they want to. I'm not sure many people do want that. All the ones I've seen in ED so far aren't situated in front of anyone's house, which suggests it's not a general preference.

What plan will be ignored exactly? I'm not sure I understand the point you are making. I understood Rahrahrah was saying there were areas on every street where these could be located that aren't overlooked / in front of someone's front door. Based on the streets around my house, I agree this appears to be true.

Agreed though butter tends to be measured in tablespoons. In general though volume measurements- cups, teaspoons and tablespoons rather than weight measurements are used in US recipes - particularly older ones. Its a much more traditional way of cooking. Back in the day, no one would have had scales. Jeremy Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > American cake recipes always seem to go something > like: > > 1 cup yellow cake mix > 1/2 cup butter > 1 egg

Exactly, that was my point. I don't think this is a big deal. They have been and can be located in this way. If some people specifically prefer to have them directly in front of their house as they think that's better, then hopefully that could also be arranged at the time of request. I like the planters in the picture some else attached. It definitely softens the look of them. The hangars come what may are a great new addition. rahrahrah Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > richard tudor Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > I think what Rupert was saying the above are > only > > example names he had come to mind and not all > the > > roads in East Dulwich. > > Almost every street has similar spots, which > aren't directly overlooked, that's the point. take > almost any street and a quick Streetview will > uncover a bits which aren't located directly > outside someone's front door.

For Sylvester road, they could go in the junction with Cyrena which is where the one for Heber road is located. I'd have to look at the other roads as I don't live as near them to answer quickly.

They can be placed at the same junctions they are being placed at now. Most streets are organised in the same way as the streets that already have them.

Depends. Do you mean for hanging out with friends or for a meal? I like the Bishop (though some find it a bit young and hipster) but I am young(ish). My friends and also go to the Great Exhibition a lot. Its my local and has a great atmosphere. The EDT is nice as well.