Nigello

If it’s not their responsibility then it’s not their responsibility. If it’s that of one of the properties on that parade, that property own must take action.

It’s mean spirited. Also, if no buses on Xmas Day, why not allow other vehicles to use the bus lanes then? It would prevent unnecessary idling and jams, which is a laudable aim and one which the authorities spend a lot of time and effort pursuing.

Is it not a legal requirement to issue a receipt? If you don’t get one, ask. If that doesn’t work, report. 🎄 💴

Staff get taxis in and out and get paid extra (which I think is x2). Some people like to work on Bank Holidays and others don’t. Some people actively avoid Christmas for personal reasons. Long live freedom of choice!

What can be done? How about reporting it to the police?

I was told that there was a problem with the wall that needed fixing. There were a few cracks cemented over which did spoil the mural a fair bit once the repair work had been done so maybe the owner decided to not leave it looking spoilt or perhaps the repair work necessitated a special paint job? Mad C was the artist. Feel free to look her up and let her know (though she may have been made aware of the plans anyway).

Rob M responded quickly and helpfully to a text sent on Thursday afternoon 11/12/25 and was most understanding and accommodating when I let him know a short time before our appointment the following day that I’d managed to fix the problem. 👍

Each bike ought to have a large QR code on the side. If it is parked badly you can take a picture and it will send you to an email address so you can report it. Loads are left slap bang in the centre of footpaths or blocking open gates to parks, etc. which is bad if you are of limited mobility or have sight problems (or have toddlers/pram/dogs with you).

Two large trees on Landells between Goodrich and Silvester were to have been removed last week, according to signs (insurance) on both, but they’re still there. Southwark has replaced trees in the past when older/diseased/hazardous ones were removed so I expect new ones will be planted eventually.

Some folk are constantly putting household refuse, which includes food, in litter bins, which crafty foxes then liberate and eat (as well as leaving non-edibles strewn all over the place). If you’re doing this, please stop and use your own bin! Why use bleach? It’s harmful to all forms of life. Just rinse the poo away with tepid, soapy water.

Most of the above but, as mentioned, blackbirds are much rarer. Cats without bells on collars are a scourge and menace, maim and kill so many birds (and mammals, amphibians)…

This is the species. It was hovering around a privet hedge (no flowers).

There is one opposite the petrol station/Tesco near the crossroads at Peckham Rye.

Humming bird moth seen today.