NewWave

Central london stinks of human Urine in the side streets (I know..I work there)....perhaps it was human p*** your friends could smell? I see foxes daily around my home and in my garden and I have never actually noticed any smell of fox urine. I love seeing my local foxes, they are beautiful animals. I would prefer councils spend their money on providing public toilets than killing animals.

Perhaps sort out the typo in the heading. Medication and live harp event sounds like something from the 1960's! Actually so does the meditation and live harp but in a whole different way!

Foxes??

Its still empty...

I beg to differ..I thought it improved greatly when EA took over from the previous company..(who's name escapes me)

I saw Cher on the 185.. Would you Believe ....

The boiler has been out of service for about a week Or at least theres been a sign up stating pool temperature is low and theres no hot water. Its been a mess since Southwark took over.

Its the same with classes...unless you book over a week in advance they are all full, I go on the waitlist then about an hour before the class start places become available. by then its too late to change my arrangements pack my stuff and get to the centre.

We got caught in a tailback just near the entrance to Dulwich woods about 3pm...And could just about see flames in the road on what appeared to be the lane going towards Forest Hill. Just wondering what on earth was going on? We were lucky to be able to do a U turn and go another way but no sign/sound of sirens and the flames were pretty high from what we could see.

I'm normally not nosy..(honest!) But how did the OP hear about the 'major incident'? I'm curious what on earth that could mean.. Possible gas leak maybe??

Not everyone is able to get to these places during working hours on weekdays. Plus an older person may not want or be able to travel to get their shopping.... My point is....Supermarkets are convenient. Speaking for myself its not an 'excuse'...I leave home at 8.30am get home at 7pm I work north of the river as I'm sure many other locals without the luxury of working from home do. My 'excuse' is I and many others need to go for what's convenient and offers a one stop shop. I've stated I don't like supermarkets, I'd love to waft around buying organic or local produce...My finances and time constraints along with many other people's does not allow me to do so. End of story... You make your choice and don't criticise people who for many reasons have less choice.

One in Forest Hill just closed down..

I too am not a fan of Supermarkets. However like many other people I do not have the luxury of being able to 'shop around' local markets etc etc (I work full time outside our area an hour commute each way) Organic food , slow reared organic meat and wine from a specialist shop is of course the ideal...If you can afford it. The majority of people cannot. Pensioners cannot. people on avarage to low income with kids cannot. That is why the likes of Aldi,Lidl, etc etc do well. For many in 2023 their concern is getting food on the table, in their bellies, paying their rent heating bills etc. Organic farm reared this and that is a luxury for many not a necessity.

Problem is that for those on a budget fruit and veg sold pre-packed is somewhat cheaper than those sold loose. fruit and veg shops are now few and far between and those that do exist often sell at a premium to the supermarket pre-packaged option. Good food choices are often a luxury for those on a low income.

We actually buy ours online directly. I always get the purple poppy for Animals who served (They had no choice) And my other half gets the traditional red one here's the link https://www.poppyshop.org.uk/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA3aeqBhBzEiwAxFiOBiKg4yUbebEvNpNTLbrrnagxmlx4CWAb2p4a8hWchFZSI6rWtmHIchoC5vYQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Yes, I have to echo the issues with service standards. I've waited about 10miniutes by the till point waiting to be acknowledged whilst the Pharmacist was busy doing what Pharmacists do and the lady from the counter was faffing around just ignoring me. Its almost like they don't want to help, give advice or even take money. It felt like they'd given up long ago. I feel sad for anyone who's lost their job due to the closure but in the last year or so its really gone downhill.

I've lived in the area for 12 years.

I had no idea there was a library there! Why didn't they choose the library near the plough which is easier to find?

I recently was referred by my GP for an urgent investigation and I was given the option by my GP (who is in lewisham ) to choose which hospital I attended. I opted for Kings over lewisham. they were terrific phoned me when they said they would and got me in on a strike day to do the investigation (within a week of referral) I cannot fault them. I received written reports as to findings in a timely manner and am actually very happy with the way they handled everything.

Why were people queuing round the block on Wednesday?? The pavement and entrances to other shops were totally blocked I had to walk in the road outside the parked cars.. not ideal as I'm on crutches at the moment and I feel it was pretty disrespectful to the other businesses (The wonderful vitamin and health food shop and Mary's charity shop) blocking customers from coming and going.

too late but for future reference the new relaunched Bird in Hand in Dartmouth Road (opposite Sylvan Post same owners) has a big screen at the back that was showing it last night and likewise with other major sports events. Its a great pub now with decent wines by the glass, beers etc

Try Dr Boo on North Cross road?

Franklins ?

Yes I used it the day they took over and the water was like ice..I kid you not! The English Channel is actually warmer There was no warning about the boiler being out of order when I turned up for my pre-booked session. In fact I became ill a few days later with a really bad chest infection that I put down to the icy water. I've been on an inhaler and antibiotics since (I am slightly asthmatic and I think the cold triggered an infection) The next day they closed the pool. Booking is a mess. I have been a member of the gym for 5 years and loved it. Now I feel really sad as there are no other decent affordable gyms with pools and classes in the area. FHP is a mess with a tiny gym and filthy pool The Spa in Beckenham is pretty good but too far to get to. My Everyone active membership allowed me to use all their gyms including the ones in central London I'm paying the same and getting worse facilities in limited centres now Southwark have taken over. And in addition machines are not being fixed in the gym