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maxash, just to mention a Radio 4 programme on BPD this week: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01sm6s0. I've not heard it myself yet, but it looks interesting.

"Consultation period starts: 01/05/2013 Consultation period ends: 24/05/2013" http://planningonline.southwark.gov.uk/AcolNetCGI.exe?ACTION=UNWRAP&RIPNAME=Root.PgeResultDetail&TheSystemkey=9549236 (though I think late comments may still be looked at). Their Design and Access document states that they are not aware of any existing noise transmission problem, with their current single glazing. They add: "The new work will be both double glazed and have roof and wall insualtion. The worship and youth areas will be contained within two walls from ther nearest residential buildings." > Has anybody been to any of the meetings at the current building or spoken to anyone from there? There is an eye-opening photograph at http://www.eastdulwichtabernacle.org

> Well said Louisa. In our increasingly crowded spaces, people should be a little less self absorbed and show a little more courtesy to others. A Harpo horn usually does the trick.

From The Royal Parks and Other Open Spaces (Amendment) etc.Regulations 2010 amendments to the Royal Parks and Other Open Spaces Regulations 1997: "Speeds at which a vehicle may be driven or ridden on a Park road 1. On a Park road in The Green Park, Hyde Park (other than the Serpentine Road), St James?s Park or The Regent?s Park, at a speed not exceeding 30 mph. 2. On a Park road in Bushy Park, Greenwich Park or Richmond Park, at a speed not exceeding 20 mph. 3. On the Serpentine Road in Hyde Park, and on the Park road from Kingston Gate leading to the Home Park Golf Club in Hampton Court Park, at a speed not exceeding 15 mph. 4. On a Park road (other than one mentioned in paragraphs 1, 2 or 3), at a speed not exceeding 10 mph." http://www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si2010/pdf/uksi_20101194_en.pdf

I was simply saving the trouble of anyone who, finding it in the General ED Issues section, thought it might have something to do with a day in Dulwich rather than being an online imitation of Living South. I do actually recommend reading it though, for its toe curling gruesomeness, even if I do myself regularly post A J Farmers' artisan rat traps to a maiden aunt in the Orkneys. I'm disappointed, though, to see nothing about the backstreet cupcake sweatshops.

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I've cobbled together (attached) what I believe the relevant regulation 7 looks like both before and after the change. Please let me know of any mistake. Afaics, there is currently a provision that absence for holiday may be granted in "special circumstances", and that, unless there are "exceptional circumstances", such absence should not exceed ten days a year. The change apparently removes any reference to holidays or to any limit, and specfies that absence can be granted only in exceptional circumstances. It looks to me as if any skirmishing or litigation about this will have to deal with problems such as mismatch between holidays as mentioned by Renata, and whether they constitute an "exceptional circumstance". Presumably there may already be some kind of conventional understanding, or maybe even legal precedent, as to what "exceptional circumstances" might be in this context. What is a "special school" as in para.5?

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> Please respond with any thoughts ? Lounge.

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> dobbie ? That's Isy Suttie.

LadyDeliah Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Can't remember any near misses with motorbikes actually, but have had hundreds from badly driven > cars, vans, buses and lorries and have been hit about a dozen times. > > Pedestrians walking out into the road are pretty scary if there is a lot of traffic, because I > could get knocked under a vehicle. If there are no cars then we are both likely to get hurt. My > reactions are pretty good though and I cycle ultra defensively, so I can usually judge when someone > is about to wander into the road without looking. Getting hit a dozen times is a very large number, even for someone doing decades of commuting in London, and particularly if riding defensively. What were the circumstances of the the last two or three instances?

LadyDeliah Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > This guy got community service for his second conviction of causing a cyclist's death by dangerous driving: > http://road.cc/content/news/83478-ctc-and-families-cyclists-killed-same-driver-25-years-apart-call-appeal-against Accoring to that article: The conviction was for causing death by careless driving. He was also banned from driving for five years. The 1986 conviction was for causing death by reckless driving. The Sentencing Guidelines Council's Definitive Guideline "Causing Death By Driving" is here: http://sentencingcouncil.judiciary.gov.uk/docs/web_causing_death_by_driving_definitive_guideline.pdf [PDF, 360 kB]

From Appendix C of the associated papers linked to by James: "The above application is not for a 24 hours alcohol licence. It is for the sale of alcohol to start from 6am instead of 7am in the morning and finish at the current time which is 23.00. It also has a request to to include late night refreshment till 05.00. The premises intends to be open 24hours and technically licensing does not have jurisdiction on these, however comments can be made on the licensable activities stated above. kind regards Dorcas Mills Principal Licensing Officer

I'd first test my own scales, on a hard surface (even a carpet can reportedly alter some readings by up to 2.5kg) , either using objects of a known weight and using a total weight in the range of interest, or by comparing with previously calibrated and tested scales. And keep a record. Even domestic scales with a systematic error can be useful, so long as it's consistent and you know what it is. If their inherent error (most measuring devices have one) was substantially lower than the 2kg discrepancy you noted, I'd think of having a word with the airline and/or Gatwick's local Trading Standards office. It's not unknown for airport scale readings to be in error. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1583588/Gatwick-bag-weighing-scales-one-in-five-faulty.html

Household bleach solution seems to be an effective way of zapping the virus on surfaces. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norovirus#Prevention

Also included in the press release from Jenny Jones: http://www.london.gov.uk/media/assembly-member-press-releases/green-party/2013/05/news-from-jenny-jones-am-jenny-jones-am-to-host-cyclists-and-the "A limited number of spaces are available for the event. If you would like to attend, please email [email protected] with your personal details by Monday 20th May. Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Refreshments will be provided."

> The island was placed there because people cross the road there Anyone know when it was put there?

> Would you like your views and comments to be included? No > Can you write anything from 1-500 words (whatever you can manage)? Yes /ends

Not a well designed one, I'm afraid. That prefabs web page you've linked to downloads more than 16 MB of images.

John, from what I've seen about the very broad statutory meaning given to road, which can include bridleways and private roads, for some purposes, so long as the public have actual access, I doubt there's any mileage down that route, unless you can find some ordinance of Henry VII or somesuch that trumps everything. Additionally, "Urban road" is defined in GL(GP)A, s.15(12). Are parking enforcement officers permitted or encouraged to be helpful, or is it strictly a money-making exercise?

Sue, I don't know. I see that the regular thing they do now is to have a panel, to whom they send invitations for input on a topic every so often, but they do mention a one-off like this one, exactly three years ago. I see, btw, that they're pretty careful about not revealing personal information. > Sadly it's set to be one of the busiest days of my year, but I may still send in a diary ..... I doubt that they'll be bothered about it being sent in after the date, so long as you can remember some of what you did. ;) I've not started mine yet. I was looking at some of the archive entries about the 1981 royal wedding. "Something cheerful in the gloom of redundancy, youth unemployment and riots" says the first.

Highway Code https://www.gov.uk/waiting-and-parking/parking-239-to-247: 244 You MUST NOT park partially or wholly on the pavement in London, and should not do so elsewhere unless signs permit it. Parking on the pavement can obstruct and seriously inconvenience pedestrians, people in wheelchairs or with visual impairments and people with prams or pushchairs. Law GL(GP)A sect 15 GL(GP)A sect 15: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukla/1974/24/section/15

http://www.massobs.org.uk/12may

> I hope someone will enlighten us on how to embed pictures using code next...# Can you not make do with including a link? Some readers don't like having pictures forcefully downloaded on them.