Loutwo

sweetgirl Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Just been to the opening day..... Absolutely > nothing to shout about! > > Bit of a disappointment really... A very small > store I think the old Londis was almost double the size. Does seem like a useable shop has been replaced by something which wasn?t really desperately needed. I do miss londis, and I used it a few times a week. Louisa.

I?d love a pound shop on lordship lane. But probably not very appealing to the local champagne socialists. Superdrug will do though. Louisa.

I think affordable chains alongside valuable independents keep any high street viable. People arguing for exclusive independent high streets are (IMO), hinting that they want an exclusively expensive bunch of shops only accessible to some local residents, and not everyone. What?s wrong with a few affordable chains to help boost footfall and make LL inclusive for all socio economic groups in ED? Louisa.

When?s it opening? It?s probably the poshest looking Superdrug I?ve seen from the outside. Louisa.

Be grateful anyone has taken the spot in these tough times for the high street. I welcome anyone willing to add footfall. Half the shops appear empty most of the time during the week. Use it or lose it I say. At least a high street chain will attract people to the area and increase footfall for other shops locally, including independents. Louisa.

Donations have been made from around the world. But I agree, it wouldn?t hurt the Catholic Chruch to contribute. They?re hardly cash strapped. Louisa.

I have wanted to visit this beautiful cathedral for years, been to Paris a few times and never felt like joining the long queues. How I wish I had now. It appears we are witnessing some iconic history going up in smoke before our eyes. It makes me so incredibly sad to see this. I hope they can save as much as possible. Louisa.

My favourite walk within reach of London is Westerham in Kent. Home of General Wolfe. Close to Hever Castle and Chartwell, beautiful countryside of he north downs and lots of pubs and cafes along route. Easily accessible by car or bus. I think you can get a train direct from Peckham rye to sevenoaks too. Louisa.

KidKruger Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Does anybody know if Park Lane and the route from > Vauxhall to Edgeware is exempt from the ULEZ > charge or not? > This is the case I believe for congestion so I was > wondering if it is the same for ULEZ. ULEZ follows the same mapped route as the congestion zone. So Vauxhall/Park Lane/ Edgware Road all remain outside the ULEZ and therefore are exempt. Which makes sense when you consider this is the main route from south London up towards the M1 and north. Louisa.

Please everyone just stop this now. Forcing someone to apologise for your own entertainment, when it has been resolved as foxy has said. Very sad. Louisa.

If you look at the Peckham West figures the results are much closer, in fact a slim majority are in favour. Particularly when you take into account the adjustments made for being in favour of neighbouring streets being included in a CPZ. The stress around the station and Peckham West zone are clearly very polarising. It?s not about creating a money making machine for the council, it?s about helping vulnerable and disabled people park closer to their homes during peak hours, and quite clearly a slim majority are in favour in Peckham West. Louisa.

Sue Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Loutwo Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > But as foxy himself has explained, he has > resolved > > any ?issue? there may have been, and it is not > > relevant to the current discussion about when > this > > restaurant will be opening. > > > > I'm sure DulwichFox is able to speak for himself! Yes he is. But it does feel like people are ganging up on him for no reason Sue. Louisa.

But as foxy himself has explained, he has resolved any ?issue? there may have been, and it is not relevant to the current discussion about when this restaurant will be opening. Louisa.

Sue Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Loutwo Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > I don?t want to involve myself here, but I do > > think people should cut foxy some slack. He has > a > > lot going on, as he has told everyone on this > > thread, and has other concerns aside from this > > forum. > > > > > Louisa, Dulwich Fox is still posting very > frequently on the forum, on many different > threads. Yes I know he is Sue, but you never truly know what someone else is dealing with in their personal life, that?s all I?m saying. Louisa.

I don?t want to involve myself here, but I do think people should cut foxy some slack. He has a lot going on, as he has told everyone on this thread, and has other concerns aside from this forum. Louisa.

I checked and my car is eligible for the ULEZ and the 2021 expansion. As it stands, I don?t use the vehicle as often as I used to, mostly for supermarket runs and days out to Bromley or Bluewater. If and when this new scheme takes hold, I will re-evaluate my car ownership, but won?t be worrying about it until then. As Foxy says above, car drivers are a easy target for local government. It?s a disgrace really, and doesn?t affect people with money, but does cause problems for elderly drivers reliant on shopping trips. Louisa.

alice Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Support independents > > Peckhamplex is an independent cinema. > > Ed picturehouse is not. Exactly! Louisa.

If you use smart phone technology many of these cinema chains offer special BOGOF deals via meerkat insurance, two for ?7 at odeon for example as a reward offer, special Tuesday showings for half price. I?ve also noticed some of the VUE cinemas charge 3.99 all day every day, which is a bargain. You can easily find these bargains, but in a neighbourhood like ED where premium chains such as Picturehouse setup shop, they are obviously going to try and charge more for the basic tickets. Louisa.

DulwichFox Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Businesses in East Dulwich know they can get away > with it. #Outrageous. > > DulwichFox. Exactly this point foxy. If they can get away with it, they will. Louisa.

Londis was a brilliant shop which had been part of the ED landscape since it?s 7/11 days and remained well used until recently. They sold the lottery, the biggest selection of papers and magazines anywhere in the local area, and more importantly were open until late. A rare thing around here. Superdrug does not sell anything that independents, department stores and the likes of Neal?s Yard/Space NK do not already sell, but probably at a slightly cheaper price. It?s a chain, not everyone can afford independent prices, as much as they?d like to be able to support them. Why can?t we just be happy Superdrug has chosen our high street in a time when many high streets are declining rapidly. Louisa.

Superdrug sell a range of various top branded perfumes as well as more affordable ones. Including Creed btw. Not sure why you conclude those same brands are somehow not quality just because they happen to be sold by a high street chain? Hope we aren?t back to the old arguments of being seen to buy stuff from a small independent just so people can see you going in there, regardless of the price? Louisa.

According to the planning application, the new Superdrug store will also contain a ?The Perfume Shop? counter, which is absolutely brilliant news. Lots of quality fragrances, at knock down prices. Louisa.

Manzes is brilliant. A great south London success story. Been trading for well over a hundred years. They even sell their pies online. Love pie and mash, not a huge fan of jellied eels though. Louisa.

I feel eel reading this. Louisa.

suecharlie@btinterne Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I am glad people like the bench. I have had two > others installed along Lordship Lane, One outside > the Sogim Pharmacy replacing the bench that was > damaged by a car and one outside the Sainsbury's > Local. They were paid for from the Council's > Cleaner, Greener,Safer fund. Research has shown > older people are more likely to venture out of > their homes if they know the are places to rest up > along the way. > > Regards > > Councillor Charlie Smith > Goose Green Ward Labour Member Exactly this. I know many people who are afraid to leave their home with long term health conditions because they fear feeling faint or worse on long walks, or even essential walks tot he shops and back. I can assure you I?ve used this bench, and this is the sort of thing councils should be spending money on. Thumbs up from me. Louisa.