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I arranged for Simon to look at our boiler which had stopped working and displayed an error message. As it happened, when he turned it on, it started working and no error message appeared. He offered some thoughts on what might have caused the boiler to stop temporarily, and didn't charge us for the call out. Simon was friendly and helpful, and I would expect to call him again should the need arise.

I'd recommend cycling too - back streets / park and cycle superhighway make it not nearly such a daunting prospect as it was a few years ago. 35-45 mins and you are in control of your departure times much more than public transport. Otherwise another option is to cycle to Peckham for the direct train to St Pancras (or with one change at Blackfriars - a step across the platform you get a few more departure time options).

Earlier in this thread (January), it was mentioned that there would more trains on the crystal palace- Dalston junction overground line from 2018, and more on the Clapham junction- Dalston junction line in 2019... Anyone know if this is still happening? Guess not as no direct mention of it here https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/london-overground/improving-london-overground#on-this-page-0

Big +1 on this for Aaron. He's just finished a third room in our house (double reception) and done a splendid job. Probably the only tradesman we've had where other tradesmen who visit always comment on what a good job has been done. Reliable, and a nice geezer. Highly recommend.

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/sep/18/air-pollution-causes-jump-in-dementia-risk-study-suggests More reasons why the ULEZ extension is an excellent move, for those who base their opinions on evidence

We went today and sadly the Algae is back.

If anyone is interested in the occasional game of squash or tennis locally, drop me a line. I would say I'm at a reasonable standard at squash, and somewhat rusty at tennis. Haven't played much in the 5 years since I moved to ED due to having two new family members and an injury, but hoping to get back into either now. There are courts available for both locally. For ref I'm late 30s, male and fairly fit, and happy to play anyone who might be a reasonable match. Thanks!

What was the model/colour of the car which caused the crash? And can you describe the young man who had presumably been driving it? This surely strengthens the case for speed cameras (mentioned on another thread elsewhere on the forum) mooted for the 20mph Barry road

agree ... very selfish behaviour (and against planning regs) to develop a front garden without leaving space for bins, with the intention of permanently keeping them on the pavement. Anyone who's ever tried to navigate the pavement with a buggy (especially double or when busy) will know what I mean. If they've been deliberately left out on the pavement (as opposed to not been returned following bin day), and are blocking the way, I suggest moving them onto the entrance to the owner's front garden.

we had a city jogger city mini - side by side, but still fits most victorian narrow hallways and is very easy to push around. I think it's a little larger than the mountain buggy duet (but can't be sure)... but it has suited us for almost two years. It lies flat too for tiny baby stage.

TFL consultation on the proposed ultra low emission zone: https://consultations.tfl.gov.uk/environment/air-quality-consultation-phase-2/?cid=airquality-consultation

7% of Southwark's population are killed by PM2.5 air pollution (more are killed by air pollution as a whole, PM2.5 is only a subset of this). http://www.standard.co.uk/news/health/london-air-pollution-means-children-should-be-banned-from-playgrounds-a3431686.html The Mayor is proposing bringing in an Ultra Low Emissions Zone to Central London Zone in 2019, 17 months earlier than planned. You can respond to this proposal here - https://consultations.tfl.gov.uk/environment/air-quality-consultation-phase-2/?cid=airquality-consultation Once enacted, this ULEZ could be extended all the way out to the area inside the North and South circulars. There will be a separate consultation on this in the Autumn. Please please complete this survey - it takes literally two minutes and could save your or your family member's life!