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James - thank you very much ,very helpful . Have emailed my details to you .

James - query about Street Leaders and mini graffiti kits ( as described on Southwark website ) . Not your ward ,in Peckham ,any idea how I could access a Street Leader ,or a mini graffiti kit ? Just want to deal with a tag on elderly mum's house . Would like to do myself . No luck phoning Southwark .

No ! ( although it's white and quite dense ,so I guess it could be used to cover them up ).

Another vote for Disprol here .

Umm - dry the sand out by directing hot air from hairdryer ? Might also heat up and expand metal ,breaking vacuum type seal that wet sand must have created ?

Nero ,I thought Southwark were responsible for this revamp . I read about the plans in the SLP - had seen no local notices etc - and phoned for details about the " consultation " that was being held . I also asked in library at Peckham if they had details ,which they didn't . When I finally got through to the people responsible for the consultation they had no idea where the nearest library was and seemed to have zero local knowledge . They said local houses had received info ,but I know several people living in Elm Grove and the parts of Bellenden and Highshore that close to Rye Lane ,and none of then knew anything about it . But I know James Barber and Barry Mason both thought plans were good . I thought it was just me who didn't .

Nero - I've given up wondering when it will all be finished . They've started on the junction outside Primark now so suspect that will have to be completed before it's all up and running . My concern is about how the bike contraflow will function .

works to roadway between Smiths and Boots nearly complete. Road width just big enough for a bus ,what I assume is the bike lane running next to it . No curb or any clear demarcation between bike lane and pavement . Bike lane looks like a single bike lane to me ,I've got visions of bike heading north ,overtaking bus by entering bus lane and collision either with bike heading south or an unsuspecting pedestrian. I know that this scheme has been approved by biking "officials " but it looks as though it fulfills all my 90 year old ,sight impaired ,mum's fears . What am I missing ?

Every time I go into Pretty Traditional there are different staff serving . I wonder about the high turnover .

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Martin - just what I was wondering ! ( think the shop is Pretty Traditional )

You might try asking Kingsdale if there are any other children in similar position ,coming from same area . My sons school did this when he started .

gina - what were the great summer activities you would have loved to have been doing at that age ,if you'd lived here then ? Learning to drive - good idea . Ah yes ,the lure of electronics !

Just wondering - any luck finding temp work ? What sort of work ? Leisure activities ? Especially if 17 year old lacks local social group/friends . Think desperation will be setting in at my house .

newmother - IME ,false .

Cliff's nos 07931 540267

No of course you're not being silly ,I can quite understand your vision of 2 little girls . It's probably not very correct but I feel as I have a boy I can say it - boys and girls are so different . Especially at toddler stage . I used to long for a little girl who'd sit still for more than 2 minutes and who might like to colour in . ( of course I know that not all girls are like that ). You'll love your little boy to bits when he gets here . But you're not being silly to feel sad that you're not having a girl .

Not knowing who land belongs to is not a material consideration. We decision on the merits of a Planning Application not who owns land I understand that an applicant who includes land in his application that he doesn't own ,has to serve a notice on the person who does own it . If no notice is served then ,again as I understand it ,the planning application is invalid . This is my understanding from info.supplied by Southwark Council . No doubt it's more complicated or something ,sure I'll be shot down for contributing .

It never crossed my mind that the schools weren't taking an equal number from each band . And if they don't ,I'm not quite sure of the point of banding . I'm guessing that KIngsdale's pupils will live some distance away from the school because a lot of the immediate housing is so expensive ( excluding Kingsdale Estate I guess ) that I think most of the residents probably send children to private schools . But it's all very complicated isn't it .

Regarding allocating places across the bands and achieving a comprehensive intake - I'm confused . I thought this ( from a Harris Academy on oversubscription ) The allocation of the remaining places will take place under a framework of fair banding where all applicants will undertake a nonverbal reasoning test. These applicants will be placed in nine ability bands depending on the score an applicant achieves. This process is to ensure a comprehensive intake into the academy. would ensure a comprehensive intake . What am I missing ? Is it because this covers the oversubscription ? Not sure how they do it ,if the nos of year 7 places is 130 ,and only 129 apply can they select those 129 how they like ? Sorry if being stupid here .

The park is very close to the Maudsley ,so I guess this may have been someone with mental health issues ,or substance abuse . I love the paddling pool in this park ,but otherwise just find it incredibly depressing . Though handy to take inpatients at Kings for some fresh( ish ) air .

Sue June 22, 12:23PM Vick Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Just two, industrial strengh fireworks, in June. > What's that all about? xxxxxxx Birthday? Some other celebration? Two year old with parents keen on fireworks ? Second anniversary celebrations ?

I second what Peckham rose says . A lot of people think of Lordship Lane as " the Lane " ( always makes me smile ) and quickly scanning your post might lead to confusion .

Vick - yes that's what puzzles me .

Yes I heard these - thought they were explosions . Seems odd just to have 2 fireworks set off .