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@CPR Dave it is a bit late to point this out perhaps, but the collapsible bollards are covered with metal strips which became damaged (not in that old pic above), detaching the left hand one. This is not where a rider would be looking in the dark as they round that corner, for example. Esp if they are unfamiliar with the area. I'm glad it has been repaired and now when you go for a ride you will be that little bit safer. Have a good New Year.

I know people won’t have any sympathy but the SEND challenge was brought up when taxing parents who have opted for independent school to meet a child’s SEND needs. Funding crisis is getting worse and the VAT on Education pushed children out of independent schools, now their SEND needs are to be met by the state.

Tickets: https://wegottickets.com/thegooseisout The Goose Is Out! Phil Tyler & Sarah Hill , David Collins, Duncan McTaggart, The Ivy House, 40 Stuart Road SE15 3BE, Friday January 30th, 7PM Phil Tyler and Sarah Hill met in Newcastle, where they sang in Sacred Harp sessions and folk clubs. They deliver music that feels steeped in tradition. The instrumentation (guitar, banjo and ukulele are variously used), is minimal but it exudes heart and passion. Phil and Sarah's songs are primarily traditional, learned from versions by folk legends like Shirley Collins, Bob Copper, Martin Carthy and Peggy Seeger. Here's what critics thought of their album “What We Thought Was A Lake Was A Field Of Flax”: "...exceptional in every sense of the word...certainly one of the best albums of 2022.. The variety on offer across What We Thought Was A Lake Was A Field Of Flax is exceptional; the balance of pace makes it engaging, while the selection of songs makes it intriguing. Each song and tune is impeccably performed; I can’t recommend it enough." - Folk Radio folkradio.co.uk “Masterful” - Rootsworld David Collins' music is a mix of traditional ballads, his own, often very personal songs, and even some contemporary works too. All of this is underpinned by his guitar playing that has a gentle and nuanced approach, supporting the story and tradition of ballad singing. https://www.davidcollinsmusic.co.uk/ Duncan McTaggart is a London based composer and multi instrumentalist. He is involved with steering the sessions at Folk Of The Round Table, who get together regularly at Set Social in Peckham.

January Singaround, The Goose Is Out! Upstairs at The Castle 280 Crystal Palace Road, East Dulwich SE22 9JJ, Sunday 11 January. We welcome everybody to our Singarounds to sing or to listen. Songs can be accompanied or unaccompanied solo or duo or more, any genre. It isn't an open mic evening, we don't use mics! If you need help getting up and down the stairs please let us know via our website. We will arrange for someone to meet you and help you up the stairs. First to sign up first to sing, just sign up at any time during the evening at the list on the ticket table. Everybody gets one song and if there's time we start again. Doors open 7pm, singing starts at 7.15 prompt. £5 on the door cash or BACs. More info here: https://www.thegooseisout.com/faq

I completely agree with you - and last night was really terrible where I am. Between midnight and 1am was the worst, where it genuinely felt like a war zone. I had to run out of my house to try and stop a grown man setting them off in open space right by our front doors. In response he went to throw a half lit one at me and then seemed to think better of it. I am so sad at how bad the situation has got here and how selfish people are. Fireworks are bad for the environment and for pets and wildlife, as well as just being unnecessary noise for people too. I have sent an email today to Helen Hayes, which I have done previously on this issue. Would advise anyone to write to your MP to do the same, and to ask them to engage with the debates scheduled for 19 Jan.

And they started long before midnight!

First mate - I wondered if I was imagining things at 4.45 this morning . Apparently not .