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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.

Goto the EDF Home Page. Click on RSS link for your chosen section. The address should appear in your browser address bar, e.g. http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/rss.php?5 for "General ED issues / gossip". Select the address and do a control-c, or right-click copy. Go to the Wordle web site, click on Create, in the box entitled "Enter the URL of any blog, blog feed, or any other web page that has an Atom or RSS feed." do a control-v, or right-click paste. Click "Submit" and see what happens.

Have you ever seen those word clouds on websites ? Well I've discovered that you can create them using Wordle. You can point it at an RSS feed and it will generate one for you automatically. Here's one from the Lounge.

Try looking here.

From Southwark Website: Give and Take Day - Do toys, kitchenware, baby items, small electrical appliances or unwanted presents clutter your cupboards? Are you looking for something useful for free? There will be a Give and Take Day on January 24 2009, at East Dulwich Community Centre, 46-50 Darrell Road, London, SE22 9NL. It's a great opportunity for you to clear out unwanted items in the new year and get something in return, for free.

Headline figures for the UK as a whole are relatively meaningless because of huge regional variations. The same applies to the London wide numbers. The closest the Nationwide figures get to SE22 is Southwark as a whole, which again, given the size of the borough and different types of property are only vaguely representative and show average prices down 8%.

This is also being discussed here.

SW - sadly I can't argue against waiting for the next garden waste collection day which this year follows twelfth night (5th/6th Jan)...

Assuming that the bins at Sainsburys are still out-of-action (as you posted above) then you could try PM'ing Recycling Jenny (who also posted above) as suggested by PeckhamRose though she works for Tetra Pak and ACE UK, not Southwark Council. Failing that you could email [email protected] or phone them on 0870 442 6000. Lastly, there's a Tetra Pak recycling bin in the Forest Hill Sainsburys car-park so you could try that one.