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All business are money generating machines of smaller and larger magnitude. So it's reasonable to assume that the new business are after a cash spending client, ones that are loyal and regular, ones with a larger part of their income to spend on leisure. I'm not sure where a business would want to open not to capitalise on those things So Peckham finds itself in the eye of a perfect storm. It has a history and a near mythological status. Ask anyone in the country and they'll have heard of the place, good ol' Del Boy and all that. It also sits on the cusp of a number of much improved rail and bus services, so it's dead easy to get too. And to the new arrivals and the spectators, it's fascinating. To those without, it's challenging to watch what they sat on for years turn, revive and move along. And as with many of these things comes displacement, it's the natural part of a cyclical and historic trend More as much, it trails and blazes a new and well worn path. Shoreditch, Dalston, Hackney, have all been through the process. But now the teams and operators who made their names there are bringing their cash and know-how here, and to other places, like Brixton and East Croydon. They know how to work with the councils and show the authorities how they did it before, so by experience and with the clout that brings, they get things done quicker, slicker and that's how any operator makes it work. Added to that, the operators who set up small in the old days (5 years ago) are now backed by serious people with serious cash, and that needs investing and turning a profit on. It's what business does as it grows, but whereas the original concepts were a risk, then as they've grown and shown a return, then some 'cookie cutting' repeat of that model is likely. But then that's the same with all business that takes the challenge and monetises it, the conservative vs innovative has to become less risk averse, hence the 'mini-chain' effect. And with the likes of London Union/Street feast valuing at ?35 million you can be sure where the eyes creating these events are looking. I personally know of a number of traders who 5 years ago were one man op's and are now trading above the + million pound mark, all from street food, with some of those operators now into bricks and mortar businesses. They are all looking and mulling Peckham over, some stronger than others. But momentum isn't stopping, that's key So what to expect more of, just take a look at Shoreditch, Dalston, Soho, Whitechapel, the rest of the developing cities worldwide. More food, more bars with that, more festivals. It's where cash changes hands more often than most, it's where money can be made. But like I said in the opening, business is about money. And Peckham is where some of the money is focused at right now. Then as the trading safety of the the place improves (trading results that is) then the bigger/safer/regular chains will be looking at Peckham again And if you're up for it or not, it's coming. You may need more than an umbrella to weather it out

I had conversation with an restaurant I ndustry freind yesterday, as to who's actively seeking to open in Peckham. Lou, you could have a field day once the sites are secured & the applications go in I'm more inclined to think of these things as restoration as opposed to gentrification, as Peckham was gentrified when many of the house we see today were built. Or does 'Gentrification' give the discussion that extra bite you're looking for, a bit of 'them vs us' to gnaw on (whoever 'them vs us' is). But either way, they're coming, and they're good operators with good products Genuine question: What constitutes a chain? What if the business started locally. What if the group are London based only, does this up their cred?

Really please, just get a proper sparky in The great/worse thing about an electric shock is; you can't see it coming

Is there a nut-free version ? I've a nut allergy

David Cameron cross dressed as Angel Merkell (That's basically Boris isn't it?)

I know there's a Polish/Mexican restaurant in Mayfair Try Coya in Picadilly, it's flashy, with fire and seeing as you probably havn't a scooby, you'll love it

I put unflushed bog water in mine, lost 20 pounds

As I've said before, go to expensive restaurants, even if you hate the food It's the best filter I know for such behaviour That said, I have seen people thrown on the floor in these places You takes your luck

A. I'm glad to see the back of Boris B. Once we clear the Brexit issue, we'll hopefully see a lot less of him C. Goldsmith blew it, knob

KidKruger Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Get a cat. > We'll see how invincible he is. Ah, but you have to get the right cat Not all cats are mouse ninjas However, the female tortoiseshell cat I found (in a bin) is lethal Whereas my handsome male tabby is not often bothered We have little mouse trouble since she arrived

Who does detailing locally ? Every now and then I like to get mine showroom perfect, oh shiny shiny

tannyhj87 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > HI all, > > A lot of people have been talking about giving up > smoking a using electronic cigarettes instead. > Well A family have now opened a E-cig shop on > Forest hill road SE22 0RS. They were so helpful > and sold me a starter pack which included a E-cig, > E -liquid and a charger! The Prices are very > reasonable and they have so many different > flavours to choose from! I was in there for a > while trying out different flavours and I was even > offered a cup of tea while I was choosing! > Customer service was 5 star! Defiantly recommended > you buy your e-liquids/E-cig from here! :-) :-( You mean your family have opened a e-fag shop Good luck to them

The guys at the back of Co-op (I think it's that road) do a pretty good job

Louisa Guide me to your planing portal This is not a euphemism

My (evil fume spitting) VW matches the speed shown on my satnav Are both out by 10% then?

Rolls Royce are building a new factory in Bognor Regis

I'd be happy to just be in second place, well done to Leicester

But at least you're above Arsenal, that alone must feel like a victory That said, we (Arsenal) couldn't have tried harder to bin ourselves towards the end of this season

Does this count? India Fisher (she 'the' voice of master chef) on the Thames Clipper Well not actually her, but her voice "please disembark at the rear"

Ken Livingstone maybe? He'll not be as busy (upsetting people) as before

It's the look on the faces of the others "Get me the f*ck outta here" Whereas Tom, the cheeky stud muffin, is lapping it up. I'm sure if there was a smaller size, he'd be in them Just brilliant

*Bob* Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > LondonMix Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > No one shopped at ED Deli and the customer > service > > was terrible. The closure was a long time > coming > > > Let's hope their new local venture will be an > improvement. Honour Oak is the new E.D *Bob* And when is Pottager going to open, I'm looking forward to that. What do they do exactly, I haven't a clue. But I'll go there to be seen going there, so I can say "I've been there"

I've seen people doing similar things. I suppose it's always been this way, people in days of old turned up to watch public floggings and much worse. I personally don't get why you'd want to film it, then put it on YouTube or have the images to gawp at yourself, but it's the world we live in

I've spent 6 mths rationalising the roll he held, we're a better company for it Should I have done it 6 mths earlier, yes probably And we move on I bear no malice, he'll get the reference in a basic form I wish him well Thank-you everybody End

Is Tom showing signs of early male pattern baldness ? And he needs to pull his pants up, silly boy