tiddles

yes you are being ripped off.

and have a space in their car?

I thought that junction had been worse lately! so it's not my imagination after all

Whilst popping into one of the shops in DV (Jigsaw sale, couldn't afford anything) I was approached by a lady with a clipboard, asking me to participate in a survey for the council about my usage of the shops in DV, how often I visited and how Much I spent, where I lived and how I got there. All fine, except she was asking me how important I thought the parking in front of the shops was (the stretch from the audi garage to harold georde). I mentioned how often I visited, but when I said that I thought the parking was VERY important and I didn;t want any change she did not write that down. For good measure I also said I didn't want any more yellow lines or road closures, so maybe she clocked me as a nutter and left it at that. The logo on her sheet was tps/tsp.

perhaps the discussion about this (which is on the tail end of the townley road thread) should be carried on here? I suspect a lot of people are unaware of this suggestion and this will have a considerable impact on a lot of local residents and road users. edited to mention new petition organised for this

I have two teenagers at a local state school, and I am so glad they are growing up here. I grew up in a small market town, and was bored rigid. Ditto the drinking, drugs and young boys dying on their motorcycles on country roads. My kids can hop on a bus anywhere, but can enjoy the 'local feel' that we have round here. I remember there seemed to be a mass exodus to Lewes a few years ago and we had a bit of a 'should we be doing that?' moment, but to be honest, we didn't really want to leave our neighbourhood. Our children have the advantage of mixing with all kinds of children from lots of different cultures and backgrounds - which can only be a positive thing. They soon get to understand the types to avoid, and better still, how to deal with them!

oh what a shame. perhaps James can get to the bottom of why it has gone.

sounds a brilliant idea.

what about this? they actually use your exiting worktop and slot a new thin one on top? I have no knowledge of this, but just remember seeing it somewhere http://www.graniteoverlay.co.uk

the adult clipper on north cross road

hear hear James

Off kilter, but don't understand Wandsworth's new policy

Yes always good to retain valuable land. I am not sure of your example though - The housing development (under which the school has a large dinner hall/performance area, art rooms and smaller specialist class rooms as well as special needs equipped washrooms, used to house the old school dinner prep areas and a derelict house. The area built on was never part of the playground. They managed to retain most of the playground, gain nice new facilities, as well as provide in the air space social housing.

signed. The estate is going to be depriving a fellow albeit less privileged educational organisations of valuable space in the name of profit. not very 'charitable' of them.

There was a camera car sitting on lordship lane at ten past nine this morning with his engine running monitoring the bus lane. I asked him why the engine was running and he said the equipment might stop, but he was running a low emission car so it didn't matter. I don't mind emergency vehicles so much, but not non essentials. If that stretch of bus lane is felt to be badly abused, then shove a camera on a pole.

hmm my dog insists on going round anticlockwise?..he is born and bred SE22 so he must be correct

and one by the skate park on peckham rye

Oh what a shame - loved that place (and we were regulars) - loved the food and the service. I wish them all the very best.

oo goody

who is it on with?

celia hammond

I loved the series from the 70s, but think this one is better

this is my 'beef' penquin68. I do have a dropped kerb as do my neighbours (they were existing we did not put them in) however, we have an informal agreement with all our neighbours that they can park there. It also is a good spot for large lorries to unload, scaffolders, the post vans, and of course visiting tradespeople. I do not have a problem with people parking across it, if they leave a note on the windscreen saying where they are should I need to get out. If double yellows are introduced, what happens then? complete chaos looking for a parking space, fleets of wardens looking to meet their targets, and no doubt a council looking 'solve' the problem (and line their pockets) with a CPZ. I know that apparently the costs of the CPZ are admin or parking related, but I really do not buy that. I have a colleague who pays approx ?400 for a parking permit in west norwood. It still does not quarantee a place to park.

How unbelievably awful. I walk my dog in that park nearly every day (generally mornings but in the nicer weather sometimes afternoons) and I can honestly say I have never had a problem. I don't recognise the dogs you describe, but shall certainly keep and eye out. You must be so shocked by this, and your poor daughter!! please don't stop walking there - and I think First Mate is right about trying to help her over the emotional damage. Maybe a call to the Rob the Dulwich Dog Man about how to take things forward so your Dog can enjoy walks again (when physically recovered) I cannot believe the man did nothing - thats almost more shocking? I really hope this walker is caught and he learns how to take responsibility for his dogs. very best wishes to you all.

Otta - I think most people would prefer a co-ed school- the Harris Crystal Palace is very oversubscribed.