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the tall Big Issue seller, now moved to Sainsbury near the Library, a man of gentle persuasion He's back outside the Co-Op after some 'turf wars', poor guy recently had his money stolen. My friend told me he was mentioned on here and I suggested she let him know, may give him a boost...

sanity girl Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Daysoft Giving these a go as it's the best price by far

Some good ideas, feel I'll definitely factor in more walking anyway!

At St Christophers I found that they price as a dress as, well just a dress; regardless of whether it is McQueen or Primark. This is untrue. I personally heard a customer ask for a price for a lovely dress, and the reason given for a rather high number was that it was a 'designer' brand.

Anyone travelling to Covent Garden regularly? I go against the rush hour, so start work at 5pm, but the 176 is arduous to say the least. Don't mind walking a bit of the way, especially at the other end.

Does anyone have a particular recommendation for a company? Fed up with Specsavers constantly being out of stock and looking for a better/cheaper deal

Lynne Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > The amount these shops just throw away is > astonishing (and upsetting). > I've got a bag of stuff and books to give to the > Give and Take recycling do at Darrell Road. I'd > rather someone got something for nothing than > think of things going straight into the bin. When things are not up to scratch for selling, or simply to surplus, they are 'ragged' so money is still raised!

Sue Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > FFS. > > If children aren't taken to museums, galleries etc > from an early age, how do you think those places > will carry on when the children grow up? > > Or if they are taken, but find them totally boring > because there is nothing for them to do? > > My grandchildren love the Horniman. > > If you want to go somewhere where no kids are > allowed, maybe go somewhere else? > > Or if you don't like the behaviour you see, take > it up with the parents? > > I have intervened in a screaming match between two > kids in the cafe where the younger one was in > danger of being pushed out of his high chair and > the adult/s with them were nowhere to be seen. > > If you do nothing (eg report the butterfly > grabbing to staff) how do you think the behaviour > of some parents will change? Agreed Sue which is why I chose my times to visit certain things that may have children attached. Nothing against them but it's a choice. I'm glad art galleries/museums are not seen as bastions of silent worship any more and welcome the small people but the next step is getting the adults with them to police (outrageous not normal) behaviour.

What a shame, I was waiting the little darlings to go back to school, but I'm seriously disappointed in any grabbing behaviour, where were the staff?

Alan Medic Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I wish I could think like a horse as you can Fox > even though I tend to agree with you. I still > really don't know what a horse thinks. I felt the same until I read 'Horse Heaven' by Jane Smiley. Wonderful book

I'm suddenly the recipient of a lot more spam email - vile stuff covered in heart symbols offering sex BUT when I click the 'Block' button it informs me I'm blocking all emails from...my own email address? Baffled

Thanks all!

Any suggestions for a family Sunday lunch which will also be a big birthday for my mum? she's quite conservative with food, so a good Sunday roast would be good with maybe some other choices for the rest of us!

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Sue Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Is this Pearspring?? No

Seabag Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > It's long and expensive. But it's a trip I'd love > to take. > > I looked last year and decided to fly in, but I'd > thought of taking the van, so not sure of costs > for foot passengers. Keep us posted. Seabag how did you find accommodation and was it close to the gallery?

Seabag Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Hornimans Museum is lame. If you want to shelter > from the rain or take a child somewhere to cry in > a cafe, then maybe here will suit. > > But for a day out, meh. Couldn't disagree more. Some free stuff so you don't have to pay always. The new butterfly house has me excited! I'm waiting until the kids are back at school before I visit

MrsR Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > St Christopher's hospice hold a fabric and threads > group on Wednesday evenings 7-9pm Thanks MrsR, is it open to everyone, and do they charge anything?

ljenkins37 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Does anyone have information as to who best to > contact with concerns for an elderly neighbour. My > partner and i often see an elderly lady walking > our road and have, along with others, had to help > her cross the often very busy road and get into > the entrance of her home. Even at this point it > seems she is still having difficulties getting > into her house and using her stairs. Whilst we of > course do not mind, this recently occurred quite > late at night (post 11pm) and we are now quite > concerned as to why she is even out at this time > and for her general welfare. Any advice is much > appreciated. Have you tried chatting about her situation whilst helping her out? Say just ask casually about family etc

Robert Poste's Child Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > There's a craft club that meets at the library. > Don't know if they quilt though. They do a varied programme but it's different things every week, I want to learn just quilting

suzyq Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Well if there isn't one maybe we should start > one??? Yup, happy to. Have no experience!

I'd also be interested in the answer suzyq

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Not crap at all is an outdoor sculpture exhibition in Regent's Park at the moment. Mixed show-something for everyone

Oxford St is deeply uninspiring. Madame T is prohibitively expensive but still you get queues! There are so many places to see, I like in particular to recommend Postman's Park behind St Pauls, and the wellcome Collection. Also nearby is St Pancras Crypt Gallery. Tate Tanks are always worth a look.