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I've had three phishing emails from "Nationwide" BS in three days - anyone else get these? Has the security of the EDF been breached? I think we should be told...

Hamleys Lotus Cars Dealership

I'm sure this was discussed before but am unable to find the thread...vaguely seem to remember mixed views on the topic and someone suggested he may have been having an off-day and another suggested that he was mourning the death of his wife...(apologies if my memory doesn't serve me too well)

"One of the joys of living in South London is the green spaces and abundant trees." Absolutely, don't get me wrong I'm all in favour of trees - but it should be the right tree in the right place and ED streets are the wrong place for huge trees.

Having suffered subsidence caused by a large Horse Chestnut street tree I'm afraid I have little sympathy. These trees were simply not designed for the relatively narrow streets and pavements we have in the area. Their roots break up the pavements and presumably are a pain in the neck for the utility companies. One of the worst examples I know of is the tree at on the RH side of Melbourne Grove opposite the church - the pavements completely broken up and the gap between the tree and the hedge/fence is only big enough for one person.

Surely this is just a question of market forces as its lucrative for pubs to attract families with money to spend. Why not ask to speak to the landlord/owner and try to persaude them to establish a "no-go" area for children.

Whiled away many happy hours when I was a kid, just wondered if anyone - or more likely their children - still did...

Admin - can you lounge this thread it seems to have strayed from the original topic.

Found in Planning Applications (sorry I'm a little bored...) Location: 34 EAST DULWICH GROVE, LONDON, SE22 8PP Proposal: Demolition of existing 3 storey residential property (including accommodation in the roof) and existing double garage and the construction of a 3 storey residential property (including accommodation in the roof) comprising 5no x 2 bedroom units and double garage. Now I think that 34 EDG is the one on the corner of EDG and Elsie Road, that looks like its got severe subsidence caused by the massive Ash tree in the front garden. It's been surrounded by plywood hoarding for as long as I can remember. Over to the regular forumites to debate (again) the merits of all property is theft, unsold developments, buy-to-let, incomers, Victorian/Edwardian vs contemporary architecture...

I think they're part of the Friern Road society - try here

Far too obvious - the job was much more likely to have been carried out by a couple of women in their late 20's/early 30's with three-wheeled pushchairs to carry off the loot - last seen heading for the queue at William Rose

Aldwych (*risky*)

I'll try and help you out Ant - Ealing Broadway.

Mark - what rules are you playing by ? Dollis Hill would have been allowed using the old 1978 rulebook (revision 2.2) but not if you're the following the changes proposed at the Santiago International Convention in 1985, yet to be ratified but in common use. You should have played South Woodford.

Here between Blackwater Street and Bassano Street, next door to the Thomas Moore Hall

That probably means that some poor soul is weeding them out at some point during the recycling process.

Re: Tetrapak carton recycling, while Southwark drag their feet, being one of only four boroughs not offering any recycling facilities, according to the Tetrapak recycling website, Lewisham have placed a large bin in the Sainsburys Car Park in Forest Hill for just this purpose. Not exactly on the doorstep but worth knowing about if you feel like saving them up for a while.

Thanks - call me a cheapskate but I wasn't looking to spend quite as much as that, but then I guess you get what you pay for. Ta EDP

Can anyone recommend earphones for running ? My ipod earphones died recently and I replaced them with some earbud type ones from Sennheiser, which sound good if your standing still but constantly fall when you're jogging along.

The Onedin Line (showing my age...)

The "Wanted, Offers & Recommendation section" seems to be a victim of its own success. If you make a posting of say something for sale, then it only stays on the first page for about a day or so because of the volume. Maybe everyone else is more diligent than me but I don't often stray past page 1 of any of the sections - mainly because I assume that the subsequent pages will contain posts I have already seen. Two proposals: one reorganise Wanted, Offers and Recommendation into three separate sections - at least split off recommendations as these are less transient; two, have subsections within the WO&R (if subsections are possible) with a "Week Commencing.." title. Anyone else feel strongly about WO&R ?

The FAQ simply says: ? How will the refurbishment affect me as a user? You will end up with a modern, well-designed leisure centre that you will want to use. We?ll keep disruption to a minimum whilst the building is going on, keep you fully informed and offer you an alternative whilst we are refurbishing your local centre. Personally I think ?5.3m should go a long way and we ought to end up with swimming pool to rival JAGS (I'm sure most people only join JAG's for the pool). Peckham Pulse was great when it opened but it went down-hill through lack of council resources. Whilst I know i should be commending this initiiative I sadly suspect that once refurbished, ED Leisure Centre will go the same way (broken lockers, showers not working, dirty changing rooms) etc and 5 years after re-opening it'll need another makeover.

Hmm.. the Southwark link is not that great and only offers one box in which one is supposed to ask questions, rather than make suggestions however I see no reason why it shouldn't be used for the latter. Failing that (or to make doubley sure) you can also email the Southwark Head of Leisure and Wellbeing at [email protected]

Mentioned on this forum a few times I know, Southwark is planning to spend ?5m on the refurbishment of the East Dulwich Leisure Centre. They have set up a web page to provide more information on the scheme and solicit comments and suggestions from residents, the deadline for which is 14th September. It looks like they're also planning an exhibition on the planned proposal during the w/c 19th November. So, here's your chance to have your say. {Admin - is it worth making this sticky until 14/9 ?}

Sorry I don't know about other allotments, but I wouldn't be surprised if that was the case. I believe the ethos is non-commercial.