Forest Hill Climber

Certainly unique, can't argue with that.

Most countries charge for entry to museums and galleries, often a different rate for locals (tax payers) and foreign nationals. The National Gallery could do this, also places like the Museums in South Kensington, the British Library and other tax-funded institutions. Many cities abroad add a tourist tax to hotel bills. It means tourists help pay for public services.

Why wouldn't culling work for foxes and squirrels?

This thread started about how to deal with pests that cause a lot of damage and leave unpleasant offerings, but has morphed into concerns about welfare for the pests. I think it's time that local authorities gave us help with foxes and squirrels: it's especially difficult trying to grow fruit and veg when these animals cause so much destruction.

Does anyone know of a garden tool repair service? I am aware of sharpening service, but I want to replace the shaft of a garden spade. I can't read a brand name on it.

I've given up and registered elsewhere.

AI tells you what it has 'learned' from various sources, doesn't mean it's correct or true. Increased capacity can also mean that for any individual vehicle, the route is slower and best avoided

The No Right Turn from A205 South Circular into Wood Vale has, I believe had a huge impact on other roads locally. I understand that the decision was taken in order to 'Keep London Moving' (TFL's old motto). There are very few options for turning right off the South Circular especially from Catford to Dulwich. Devonshire Road (Forest Hill) was heavily impacted by the Wood Vale decision, and I think has been further impacted by the Dulwich LTN. On the whole Southwark does a great job nudging traffic into neighbouring Lewisham which seems oblivious. TFL hasn't helped us by reducing speed on the A205 to 20 MPH, which removes any incentive there was to stay on the main road.

I appealed against a fine issued by Southwark, and won. The adjudicator was businesslike, but also mentioned that several cases had come to him caught out by the same confusing signage. Is there any other parking that could reasonably have been used? Does the shop advise where to park? It sounds as though the time in the bay was a reasonable use. Even if you lose, I doubt that Southwark can increase the original charge. If you are going to appeal, don't delay. Take pictures of the scene if you think that might help, also provide the weight of the goods if that supports your case.

It's the worst GP Practice I have ever experienced. Impossible to get an appointment except on the day by phoning at 08:00 and waiting a very long time with no guarantee of success. Even if you manage to get an appointment, it will likely be a 'callback' not an in-person appointment. If you do finally get an in-person appointment it will likely not be with a doctor and probably not at the practice itself. Incomprehensible 'service'. There are long-term health issues I would like to discuss with a doctor, but I don't think it's going to happen. If I'm very ill I'll ring NHS-111 and they somehow find an appointment at Tessa Jowell centre, but it's with someone who isn't a GP and doesn't know me.