Fuschia

We used to like it, years back. Will give it another try.

Abel and cole will deliver - free range chickens start at ?8 http://www.abelandcole.co.uk/Shop.aspx?menu1=5&menu2=174

FrustratedLawyer Wrote:> > Generally - From these posts do I take it that the > majority of Dulwichites don't have land lines? No, we do, but it costs a fortune to ring people on their mobiles from a landline!

We live nr the Horniman. The best reception we have found is 3. All other providers are very patchy.

The SO is open till 3pm on Xmas Eve, and was even open yesterday (Sunday)

Caron Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Yes, this happened to me too - was lurking in the > hall, dusting or something, card comes through the > door saying sorry you were out but I caught the > blighter red handed. I said, "you never knocked > on the door" and he said yes I did and it went > back and forth pointlessly. I KNOW he did not > knock on the door. Did he have your parcel in the van? Sometimes our ppstie rings the bell, and only when I answer he goes to the van to get the package.. makes sense

I heard an interview on the radio with a union rep and he was saying management assume 5 doors where the postie has to stop and kncok on the average round, but they say some are nearer 15. With the advent of ebay, i'm guessing the no of parcels they need to deliver is getting bigger and bigger, and takes a lot of time as well as being too heavy to carry. Personally, i'd rather keep the Royal mail and sometimes they leave a card rather than knocking, than lose it altogether and end up with private companies cherrypicking the best bits to offer.

I got a "sorry you were out" card when I was in on Friday. I got talking last year to our regular postman after the strike, he was doing a "mop up" sort of delivery by van, he said there was a huge huge backlog at the depot and casual staff were in a real mess trying to help clear it. He seems very nice, he never puts cards through when I'm in. I get the impression the staff there are a bit hard done by.

Catcher-in-the-rye Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I think Dulwich Park have got a little Christmas > Market this weekend. on sunday, yes

Don't expect a response from Tfl. I have made two complaints to them, and not even had an ackmowledgement.

In Sainsburys defence, they missed loads of stuff off the other week, a few bags got totally lost.. and the manager came in her own car to deliver replacements, plus some freebies and gave us a ?20 voucher too

There are carols at the horniman, too Christmas Carol Concert Sun 14 Dec 3?6pm Join us for this fun festive carol concert in the picturesque setting of our award-winning Gardens. Enjoy performances from the English Baroque Choir and the Crystal Palace Band, carols, hot-roasted chestnuts, toy stalls, hot and cold refreshments and free Santa?s grotto. Bandstand in the Gardens Free admission http://www.horniman.ac.uk/exhibitions/event_detail.php?event_id=239

Sue Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Are they gooey?? Jack's cafe? They are, yes. All warm and melty, yummy.

The brownies sold in Jacks cafe, served warm with vanilla ice cream. To die for, and I'm not even a chocolate fan.

Which end of woodvale?

"Dear xx, Thank you for your recent email regarding the access of the above store. I apologise for the delay in getting back to you, I sent your email over to the refit manager and store's operations manager yesterday and the problem is being looked into as a matter of priority. I will get back to you when I have anymore information. Regards"

AcedOut Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Fuscia - no disrespect and without wanting to > point out the obvious, but this is an 'East > Dulwich' forum! No disrespect but the original comment did come across rather as if "As long as we're Ok, mate!"

macroban Wrote:> > We need to keep an eye on the Council's budget > planning and its impact on East Dulwich. and impact on the rest of Southwark and its residents!

I've contacted the Coop national office about the access issues. See what they say...

I would have thtough regardless of CPZ issues, there should be a way of pursuing a company if they are making a nuisance. When I lived in haringey a local garage was selling cars parked on the road, and the council intervened. Suggest you contact your ward councillor?

Lizziedjango Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I agree with much of what has been said about this > Coop, but they do do good whiole chickebs which > are failry well priced. However, everything else > is extortionate and the range of produce dire. The > Turkish shop is quite good for fruit and veg. > Happily I don't have the worry of having to deal > with double buggies in shops. Even a single buggy wouldn't fit... the aisles are too narrow, and that's not to mention the boxes piled high...

prdarling Wrote: > Give me the lovely Turkish shop by the Forest Hill > Tavern any day. Still a bit tight with a twin > pram but the lovely man sends one of his > colleagues to stand with my boys while I go in. > Better selection of everything and loads of > 'exotic' items you won't find in the Co-op like > garlic and parsley. It's a no brainer. That's a good tip. I am giving up on the Coop after my last visit.. i asked the till operator to kepe an eye on my buggy but she wasn't interested.. there were three buggies lined up in the doorway and a huge queue of people. It's abit of a retail hades, that shop!!!

I am fed up at ringing Peckham for info about swimming etc only to have the phone ring out. Called Fusion head office in the end who said they know it's a problem... but they were saying the same thing a whole year ago!

LibraCarr Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- Why wait three to > four hours for a late delivery, when you could > have got your shop in less than an hour? > With 3 small children including baby twins? i think not!

> Thats why I just give up on it if I'm short > changed in a pub > > Though - to be honest - doesn't happen that much > that I can remember. > > If it happens more than once or twice in the same > pub ... a quiet word with the manager is maybe in > order. There are lots of antifraud measures shops etc use to monitor their staff and till operation such as cameras.