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One important difference between Oyster on trains and Oyster elsewhere is that Southern (not sure about other TOC's) operate a morning (0630-0930) and evening peak (1600-1900) so if you travel into and back from London Bridge between these hours you'll be charged 2 x ?2.10, not ?2.10 + ?1.70. Still as pointed out the ?4.20 total is 10p cheaper than a normal paper return of ?4.30, and each ?2.10 single on the PAYG oyster is 30p cheaper than the ?2.40 paper single.

As only an occassional train user I'm slightly confused about using Oyster when its comes in on Saturday however I have found this information on Southern's website that might be useful to others like me. http://www.southernrailway.com/tickets-and-fares/ticket-types/oyster-card/ http://www.southernrailway.com/download/4313.4/oyster-pay-as-you-go-faqs/

Details from Southwark Council on recycling your trees can be found here.

I received this from the Council today - thought I would post it up for all to read, and please don't shoot me I'm just the messenger. Any comments should probably be sent to [email protected] as he authored the below. The refurbishment project is proceeding well and there are a number of exciting developments to report since our last communication in April 2009; 1. Phase 1 works commenced onsite on Tuesday May 5 2009 (on time) and are progressing well. Some of you may have already seen the steel frame being constructed for the new Crystal Palace Road entrance building, giving you a good idea as to where the new entrance will be, and the generously proportioned dance studios at first floor level. The pool hall has had its new, double glazed lantern lights installed along the top of the roof line, allowing vast amounts of natural light to flood into the pool area. 2. Gym facilities will be available throughout the refurbishment works. The refurbishment works are being phased, and the new pool and disability-compliant entrance from Crystal Palace Road will be delivered first. Although your gym and changing facilities will be open as usual, there may be small amounts of disruption from the construction works. We apologise for this inconvenience and will aim to keep disruption to a minimum. In late spring 2010 ? at the end of Phase 1 ? gym facilities will be relocated up to the new first floor dance studios. This will allow the Phase 2 work within the gym hall and current entrance building to get started. 3. Interior design plans are progressing , and we?ve some exciting ideas for the new building. As well as information screens and visual reminders of its Victorian past, Dulwich Leisure Centre will blend in contemporary finishes that you would expect of a 21st Century leisure facility. 4. New Frequently Asked Questions are now available on the Southwark web site (see link route over the page) and additional paper copies are at the Centre. If your question is not answered there, please use the online form and we will respond to you directly. http://www.southwark.gov.uk/YourServices/SportsandLeisure/leisureinvestment/dulwich.html Southwark Council is committed to providing top class swimming and leisure facilities to all residents and users in the borough, and is making this ?5 million investment for the wellbeing of its users now and for years to come. Finally, may I take this opportunity to wish you all a happy and peaceful holiday break. I look forward to bringing you further news about the exciting developments at Dulwich Leisure Centre in the New Year. Yours sincerely, Councillor Lewis Robinson Executive Member for Culture, Leisure & Sports 4th Floor North Southwark Council PO Box 64529 London SE1P 5LX Office Tel: 020 7525 7159 [email protected]

I've stayed http://www.folkemanorholidays.co.uk/accommodation-cottage.html here a couple of times. It's a bit off the beaten track but handy for when I want to visit my Mum who lives in a nearby village and can't put us up. The accomodation was comfortable and well equipped. It's also fairly new - I think the owners built the accomodation in the last 4 years or so. The owners are very friendly and helpful, they do B&B as well. Sherborne is close by which has its historic castle and abbey and is home to quite a well-to-do population. Plenty of pubs in the environs my recommendations would be the Fox at Evershot and the Helyar Arms in East Coker. Thirty minutes or so to the nearest coast.

Discussed here a while back.

This would seem like a prime candidate for the council's "Cleaner, Greener, Safer" funding scheme, however the scheme is operated at Community Council level and the majority of Greendale falls outside of the Dulwich Community Council area - see the red and black line on the attached map which marks the boundary. Once you're over the railway bridge it's Camberbell and suggestions to the CGS scheme are only allowed from people within the Community Council of the area affected. This is somewhat annoying as I suspect a lot of the users and potential users of Greendale are from the Dulwich Community Council area. If anyone know of someone in the Camberwell area that would be willing to sponser an application then futher details of the application process can be found here.

My advice is to check out the charges. Ebay nows takes a whopping 10% of the final value of the item and a fee to list the item in the first place, though this is usually quite small. If you have a lot of stuff to sell then you'll probably need a Paypal account too as this makes it easier and quicker to receive the payment, however, Paypal (owned by ebay) also takes a turn so if your expecting to be paid ?10 for something you might end up with ?9.70. Lastly once you've got the money in your Paypal account, unless you're going to spending buy more stuff on ebay (or the handful of other retailers that take paypal) you'll be wanting to transfer into your bank account. Again if its less than ?50 PP take another charge... Having said all that, I've successfully bought and sold lots of stuff on ebay without any real problems. It takes a bit of getting used to and might seem a bit time consuming at first. Spend time on good photos and accurate descriptions and send the stuff as quickly as possible and you'll do just fine.

I'm still waiting for a letter sent first class last Tuesday from Sidcup. Would have been quicker to walk over and get it.

I expect she'd heard the rumour that Rigby and Peller had opened a branch in the old Woolwich and came along get some new "scaffolding".

Seem to remember this being discussed before, now where was it... ah yes here its is.

It may be too late but funding could probably been achieved by an application to the Southwark Community Fund - if you look at what was funded last year, one-off parties for the community seems a popular choice. Closing date was 15th May but if you're quick maybe they'd consider a late application. [http://www.southwark.gov.uk/YourCouncil/communitycouncils/Communityfund.html]

Has anyone else seen the "Banksy-style" grafitti on the wall of Whitten Timber that backs on the grass behind the Peckham Library - its a picture of a Tank with the Tesco logo on the side. Looks like they're none to happy.

If the application was approved then I'd be very surprised if it came with any strings attached or impact on Admin's editorial freedom. If you are concerned it might then contact the coordinator beforehand. Personally I'd rather see a portion of my council tax go to the EDF than paying for "fun days" or "trips to theme parks"....on second thoughts perhaps the application should be for a forumites "fact-finding" day-trip to a local brewery ?

To Admin - is it worth applying to the Council Community Fund for some funding ?http://www.southwark.gov.uk/YourCouncil/communitycouncils/Communityfund.html Applications are open until 15th May. Given that (at least) one local councillor is aware of how incredibly popular and useful the EDF is, it's got to be worth applying for some funding to assist the running costs, surely.

Try using the Recycle Now website. Put in your postcode and it'll show you what you can recycle where on a map in your neighbourhood.

Google Streetview has arrived - here's the queue outside William Rose !

The one snorky is referring to is in Vale Street (SE27), a right and a left at the end of Rosendale Road. Much closer than Manor Place.

In a way the council are making the streets safer by clearing up litter. Take a look at this research published in New Scientist that confirms the link between environments that aren't cared for and street crime.

Yes, I do. You get the impression that very few ever use the search function. They're either too lazy, don't know about it or assume that if there's no relevant post on the first page its out-of-date. (Edited to say sorry admin - this is kind of not relevant to this section and should be in the lounge).

I'm pretty sure this Southern and/or Railtracks responsibility. About 10 years ago I was part of a very small group of volunteers that made an attempt to clear up two banks either side of the platforms, led by the London Wildlife Trust who, IIRC, had to get permission and keys to the gates from the train operating company. BTW - APPLICATION DEADLINE IS 16TH MARCH.

OK so perhaps the title is a slight oversimplication, however the Southwark Council have just launched their 2009/10 "Cleaner, Greener, Safer" programme which historically "... has changed the quality of people's lives from creating picnic and recreational areas to making walkways safer and renovating buildings. The programme has supported a range of environmental and community improvements, and any local person or community organisation can apply." So you can see what's been done previously I've attached a list of in progress and completed projects for Dulwich. Applications can be made on line at http://www.southwark.gov.uk/YourCouncil/CommunityCouncils/cleanergreenersafer/ Before you ask I have no connection with Southwark Council other than being one of the council tax payers - I'm just trying to be community spirited.

Rubbish - the reason they use the Surrey Canal is because (a) it's darker and therefore easier to hide, (b) they're less likely to get caught and © it's regularly used by cyclists. I don't imagine the same group go about knocking cyclists off their bikes on the Walworth Road for example.

According the First Capital Connect site, trains are running every 30 minutes from Herne Hill to Bedford, passing through Blackfriars, St Pancras etc.

There a garden centre next to East Dulwhich station that will have a selection of pots. Similarly there's a place that specialises in pots, and has a much bigger selection, next door to North Dulwich station, the next station down the line.