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Weather permitting, I walk to Brixton tube most days. Takes me 40-45 mins from the top of Pellatt Rd, down Townley Rd and then following the route of the 37. Not the most scenic of routes, but hey-ho...

Think you're referring to Artemidorus, Sue. I walk past it every day, it's some sort of gallery/craft shop. And yes, it's thin!

I find them mildy diverting when flicked through over breakfast. I guess some may find the small ads for local tradespeople quite useful, too.

Hi James Talking of potholes, is there any news as to when the proposed resurfacing on Pellatt Road will take place? Thanks.

Our bedroom used to be very cold until we changed our knackered old radiator for a new, bigger one that emits around double the number of BTUs. We used Big Small Building Solutions who did an efficient, tidy job for a very reasonable sum.

Yes, I think they're excellent, too. As davidh points out there are a few omissions - Captured On The Rye isn't on the map either - but congrats to all involved, nonetheless. They look fantastic.

Thanks everyone - some good suggestions here

Hello all Any tips for draught-proofing an old Victorian front door? I've tried the self-adhesive foam stuff which has made things slightly better and am considering getting a length of copper strip. Has anyone used this? Any other advice gratefully received! Am not in a financial position to replace the door itself...

Sparks are playing the Union Chapel this Sunday...

Must be something wrong with me as I've only ever experienced excellent service in every shop/pub/restaurant I've been into in SE22. And that includes the tea shop.

Is there a reason why the Hepworth couldn't have been recast? I went along on Sunday and "voted" for Ryan Gardner's piece almost by default as it was the least underwhelming of a very poor pool. I'm surprised that a tie-in of some sort with Camberwell Art College wasn't considered. The park could have had its very own fourth plinth, with students submitting designs to occupy it for a year at a time.

I've been fascinated by this gaff for yonks. Has anyone eaten there recently - and if so, is it any good?

How disgusting. Completely unforgiveable if the owner was aware. A few months ago I caught someone watching their hound curl one out on my road and still regret to this day not saying anything to her when I had the chance. Next time...

Thanks for that tip Brian - brilliant idea for my mum. I'll be hitting the Lane this weekend...

Piccadilly line to Green Park, then Victoria Line to Brixton, then number 37 bus to ED

sent you a pm...

Hi You could try MFS Checkland on 020 8543 9166. There a broker who used to organise buildings insurance for me and the guy above. Debbie Clark should be able to help you.

she's still going to be our MP as I understand it, just not in the shadow cabinet any longer...

Hello all This just received from Zelgrain Ltd via Southwark Licensing: Statement re The Great Exhibition / Amendment of Application Following the conciliation meeting, organise by your authority, my clients have asked me to pass on their conclusions and to make the necessary amendments: ?The application to extend the hours of the Great Exhibition was made in order to satisfy the wishes of the many customers from the local community who have been pleased with what we have created at the former CPT and who have asked to be able to enjoy the pub later into the night. Given the existing terminal hours are reasonably early by comparison with some of the pubs in the area and in similar residential areas where our pubs operate, we applied for them to be extended. Despite the suggestion by certain of the residents present at the meeting that our actions were in some way gratuitous or underhand, the application was made in good faith. And it is in good faith that we now adjust our application, having listened to the concerns of those residents who presented reasonable and rational grounds for objecting to what we were proposing. Our intention is to get a balance between the needs of the many residents who enjoy the pub and those that are impacted by its increased popularity. We are not ashamed of the commercial benefit that meeting customer expectations brings, but neither are we blas? about the wishes of our neighbours. And it is as a gesture of goodwill to the latter that we withdraw the current application to extend permitted hours and seek to establish the impact of our existing trade, reviewing the operating procedures as appropriate. We are grateful to Southwark Council?s Licensing Team for affording us the opportunity to meet those residents who had sent in representations and we hope that our revised application coupled with our internal investigations is indicative of the pub?s desire to balance the needs of its customers with the needs of its neighbours.? Following on from this statement, I therefore wish to amend the application to vary by withdrawing all items applied for, save the addition of the rear yard to the licensed plan which was advised by the licensing authority. Conscious of the comments from the resident who lives behind the pub, we would offer a terminal hour for this area of 21:30 Sunday to Thursday and 22:30 Friday to Saturday. Following the proposed terminal hours, access to and from the kitchen located in this yard will be through lobbied doors. I trust you will inform the relevant interested parties of these amendments and contact me should you require any further clarification of my client?s position. Therefore the only part of the application remaining is to add the rear garden to the plan and Licence so that it may be used for the consumption of alcohol, food and other drinks. All additional hours and non-standard timings are withdrawn. Kind regards GT Licensing Consultants on behalf of Zelgrain Ltd