Potted trees outside cinema

[teddy]

Used the cycle stands outside the cinema in Peckham the other day, slightly concerned about the potted trees that can hide your bike/you from passers by. Anyone know if the police were consulted?

[Peckhamrye]

Oh for God's sake - they are part of the Peckham Places/Spaces project to introduce a bit more humanity into the area - if you are that worried about your bike get a better lock.

[worldwiser]

Have to agree with peckhamrye. Please God, devote your worry to other things.

[Mustard]

Walk or take public transport if you are worried about them.

[natty01295]

Its Nice to see trees, and get a Good lock or Alarm lock

[natty01295]

Its Nice to see trees

[hpsaucey]

God - there was I thinking how bloody wonderful it all looked with the trees and how clever the project is...

For those interested/ who don't know its part of this project:

https://pocketplacespeckham.wordpress.com/page/2/

Image of trees going in earlier this year attached.

Long may they grow there!

HP

[TheCat]

I always consult the police, Parliament and the UN before I plant any tree, shrub or potplant.

[kristen]

@teddy - there is a relatively safe cycle store just by Peckham Rye station

I think it's open till midnight everyday - http://www.southernrailway.com/southern/news/peckham-rye-cycle-hub-open-for-business/

Some of the fixtures are a bit problematic in terms of getting your bike locked securely but I've never had anything taken from my bike (would be interested to hear if anyone has had a different experience) I've left my bike overnight when had to come back a different way due to train problems and all OK. I have also left lights on my bike (something I never used to do before) & all OK. It also can be a bit of a playground for kids - I quite like that.

I think the trees and planting are lovely too - they've been there since summer I think? reminds me of the skip garden in King's Cross - http://globalgeneration.org.uk/kings-cross-skip-garden on a smaller scale

[Alan Medic]

If they hide your bike surely that would be a good thing if you just hadn't told everyone here where you leave it.

[Robert Poste's Child]

The trees don't make a difference - it's Peckham. I left my bike outside McDonald's for ten minutes one sunny afternoon last year, and when I came back someone had stuck a huge nail through the side wall of the tyre. If you're worried, use the station bike park.