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Look I know I failed the 11 plus, but I did get a degree. Can't understand a flippin thing you are on about. Leave the EDF alone and become a whinging journo. Yes we are all anti big chain but secretly like them if they are the right sort. Of course we dislike all govt intervention and ID cards, tho actually if you have nothing to hide.... we all hate traffic wardens and speed cameras but don't like people who drive too fast esp near schools. We all get cheesed off by taxes but know we have to pay them. We all hate private education but thats because we can't afford it ( unless we get into Habs and then we know we are sorted) Lighten up buddy and welcome to the chattering classes - ED not islington stylyee Ps I love the guardian and Observer but lets face it the Times is a much easier read

chemist in northcross road the best ever!! shame about rye lane boots however practically impossible to buy anything there since there is usually one till open for the whole shop. Rye lane is important to us in ED since it is still an old fashioned high street (ok slightly international) with a smiths, woollies mothercare argos etc and all those horrible shops that are great for popping to when you haven't got half a day to trog to croydon or bromley for. I have omitted Primark since their slave labour wages thing in the guardian (sorely missed but actually my principles have actually overridden the purse) I get quite cheesed off with ED types who don't use this shopping area thro ignorance or fear of the unknown. Hate those flippin weird churchs tho - I can say that since I have african people in my family who also think they are ****

hi. My kids are are Dog kennel hill - fantastic and very happy, however I have noticed that ALL the local ED primaries are now very highly rated. there used to be a bit of Goodrich versus Heber which is now redundant - Heber is very highly rated. St Johns was the church going option, however I have heard a few odd bits about this (but then as a non church goer, perhaps my receptors were a tad too receptive??) Lyndhurst (more camberwell way) is excellent. They only one I can't comment on is Bellenden buts thats just my lack of knowledge. As far as I can tell, the primaries are all fab - its the secondaries where it all goes pear shaped!!

leave nothing of worth on display. Our car is such a mess that on the occasions that we have inadvertendly left it unlocked, it has been untouched!! A dirty nappy left on the passenger seat usually gives an indication of what is inside. Actually, there was a 'street artist' from camberwell who videoded himself scratching cars with keys as part of his art project..... we lived in bellenden at the time and there was a whole line of cars with a continuation of 'key' marks which extended down the street.... never got this with that divinci chap...

Had this sent to me - might be of interest: RYE LANE & STATION ACTION GROUP (RLSAG) residents & council working together MONDAY 23rd JULY 2007 6.00pm buffet refreshments 6.30pm - 8.30pm meeting at the Unity Centre 37 Peckham High Street opposite Persepolis, the yellow shop You will be very welcome at this meeting which will hear the latest on exciting plans to transform the station & surroundings, and we will discuss how we can keep up the momentum. We look forward to seeing many of you on Monday 23rd July. Please let us know if you think you can come. Some highlights: * a presentation from Val Shawcross (London Assembly Member) on the project to open up the piazza in front of the station, & discussion at the meeting with major stakeholders on next steps. * the project to open up the windows to the old billiard hall has uncovered original windows. Benedict O'Looney will show pictures of the project and report on its progress. * the accessibility (or rather inaccessibility) of the station and what we can do about it. * latest on train services & station management from Southern - come and put your questions & suggestions * discussion on how to improve the quality of trading in Rye Lane. * minutes of the last meeting are attached for information.

I always think Rye lane is good fun for teenagers - esp after dark!

I hate traffic wardens (ok, the system that makes them do what they do) I have never parked in a disabled bay (sorry, sanctimonious I know) Have a registered disababled friend who has been ticketed numerous times for not displaying the number clearly (you know how it slips down on the dashboard). A busy working person who is always 'dashing' from various appts all over london. She has now given up on appealing as it is so time intensive. so, I reiterate, I really, really dislike them. Give parking control back to the coppers ( they can supervise the attendents) so we don't get this ridiculous money/quota thing - and those that have committed a proper parking offense can hold their hands up - a fair cop. I heard a senior traffic person admitting that many of the companies running traffic control for local councils are private equity firms - so its obvious what is going on.

saw Liz from Corrie in dulwich trader on sunday

yes, I remember them filming last orders - we got all excited when the local junk shop in bellenden rd (now either lucias and richards or the dog parlour) looked like it was turning into an organic butchers!! then we found out it was just a film set...... normal service was soon resumed and all us incomers (been here 12 yrs now) all deflated

much as I love my coffee, since Nero arrived, 2 local shops have shut down due to rent rises - any connection?? once the high street big boys are here, the local long standing businesses who rent will eventually be forced out. Yes, the coop, 7-11, somerfield and iceland have been here yonks, but its the 'trendy' shops who are going to really have an impact. I am afraid that I frequent all of these so am certainly not blameless - it's the old contradiction of old and new - whats progress and what is destruction of a local high street. ps petitou is fab

I notice it's open, and has reverted to its original name of "the plough" not the goose and gerkin or whatever it tried to be called before. Can't bear it when they change long standing names...... oh dear, I sound like my mum

we moved 6 months ago from peckham to east dulwich and my insurance soared! Did some shopping around on the internet and M & S were the cheapest. It really depends from insurer to insurer. For info, we were paying about ?350 for contents and buildings insurance in peckham (3 bed terrace) to ?736 for a 5 bed semi in a 'nicer' area. I think it is the old subsidence thing good luck

which one do you mean - there are a few

Yes we need a school desperately (and hopefully my boy will go there) but its the usual cock-up of the way they go about it. Want a school? well shut up and this is how it is going to be...... basically, the school should go on the existing site, but it sounds like it is going to be a big project squeezed in. I'm sorry, but why shouldn't the local residents be cheesed off if it seriously impacts on their environment/gardens??? Consultation is the way (as it was with the elm green/elm court thinghy over in west dulwich). This was a parent lead thing so everyone had a say. Of course there will be people unhappy with the outcome - no matter what, If the council can find a way to cock it up, they will. And please don;t squash every dissenting voice with being a nimby = let people have their say and let there be a grown up discussion about it

marvellous!! glad to hear all is well. As an owner of two cats myself I am always so pleased when these missing moggies turn up. Great to know there is a load of people out there keeping their eyes open cheers

count us in please jan

Yey!! excellent!

two more for the tour please!! \

go to the photographic shop on LL opposite the locksmiths. I wasted my money in the chemist near somerfield - two sets of passport photos rejected. The chaps in the camera place did a perfect job for ?4

sorry, this is off the Wallworth road thread but a car free LL???? I usually cycle, but sometimes, I can't carry everything I want to on my bike or it is part of a longer journey - I think you would find the traders would lose out big time as it would just be easier to trog to sainsburies and get everything there.

yes it is, also it is due to have a bellenden regeneration - smarten up the main drag of shops. I reckon it is a good bet, however the bellenden area is still excellent value and very close to transport and LL. Trouble is, they are all 3 bed terraces (that's why we have just reluctanctly moved from there)could always get a lovely loft converstion....

ha ha you too eh?? we had exactly this the other week. I am pathetically obedient when it comes to bus lanes/parking/no entries etc so I too was aghast when I got the letter. I phoned the council to find out what I had done (thinkng it was the top of rye lane like someone else on the rye lane thread) There is indeed a no entry sign, rather small, by heaton road. Fair do's, its there and I didn't spot it. But then, why would you as there is no reason to assume you can;t since one can join the bottom of rye lane by heaton road, but you can't go thro that particular junction. I just put it down to 'you live and learn'..

just watched it - excellent!! well done talisman, and looking forward to the 'open house' date will make sure the bubbly is good and chilled

hi long handles with a gusset please cheers

names.... when I was at school they were david, stephen, simon, gary,andrew, wayne, dean and sean sharon, tracey, susan,jane/jayne,cheryl/sheryl my daughter is surrounded by emily, elsie, lily, jessica, and other assorted victoriana plus bizarre modern ones shereena, kashala etc etc boys - alfie, archie, max, jo, jack, bill and george, reece, tyreece, kwalana etc I wait in anticipation of the first grandchilds name..... (i'll be too old to care I'm sure)