
Forest Hill Climber
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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.
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Foxes, and how to get rid
Forest Hill Climber replied to thfc2001's topic in General ED Issues / Gossip
Why wouldn't culling work for foxes and squirrels? -
Foxes, and how to get rid
Forest Hill Climber replied to thfc2001's topic in General ED Issues / Gossip
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.
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We mistakenly booked two different dates so have two tickets (We went two weeks ago). The show is on a second run, having been booked solid at an earlier season at the Royal Court. The theatre is happy to have tickets resold on a cost non-profit basis. The tickets cost £95 each. We'd like to recover the whole amount (not the card/booking fees), but would consider offers. Send PM if you might be interested.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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OK so if traffic is displaced into nearby Borough of Lewisham, then it is measured by Southwark as traffic reduction. Very clever. Southwark has become expert at dumping traffic into Lewisham - especially around Forest Hill.
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Apologies if this has been covered elsewhere, but please can you tell me how this is measured - the 'overall reduction' in traffic? How wide is the potential grid that is measured for possible displaced traffic? Let me put it another way - if someone used to drive through Dulwich to get to the South Circular and onwards to Catford and the M2, but they now use Old Kent Road, New Cross and Blackheath route, will the data count them as 'displaced' traffic?
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