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I'm not sure they still do it but Forest in NX Road used to leave a box outside where it was possible to leave unwanted plant pots. Worth checking with them?

I’m writing to stand up for local businesses, particularly Suzanne’s supper clubs and lunch. Having been to several of these, I feel protective of her business, her hospitality, and her good name, which she has built over 35 years of experience. I don’t live in the village and I’m not wealthy, but I believe in paying for quality. Suzanne’s offerings are premium, and I thoroughly enjoyed her food, company, and her commitment to her beliefs. So much so that I recommended her to some friends who are getting married in the summer. They too were impressed by the service and response, and they booked up straight away. At £45, this price range falls at the lower end of the private catering range for that level of quality and service. Here are some things that justify that price: - Quality ingredients: Suzanne uses good cuts of meat and fresh produce. - Homemade sauces and sides: Her sauces and sides are not prepared in bulk or pre-made. - Dessert included: Dessert is included, which adds extra cost and labour. - Delivery and plating/warming service: Suzanne provides delivery and plating/warming service. I agree that £45 might feel steep if the food was delivered cold with no service, or if the portions were small, or if the ingredients weren’t high quality. However, what Suzanne offers is a full-service roast dinner experience, not a basic meal. So, £45 is not a lot by London catering standards. If you’re comparing it to a basic pub roast, that’s cheaper, but not in terms of effort or offering. You can find out more about Suzanne, her sense of community, using local suppliers and providing training and lifelong skills to youngsters here; https://www.suzannejames.co.uk/about-us To not charge corkage is unheard of, even at Thai corner it’s a fiver.. PS. You’ll definitely have gleaming cutlery, glassware, crockery and freshly pressed linen and napkins with some floristry. Quite far removed from a £20 roast you can get at a pub!

Where did you get that info about Southwark? Can you give a link? That's not what I found when I just googled! And what's a "soft plastic" pot?

How is congestion assessed?

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if you only want results and your kid can deal with it, go for a Charter School. If you want them to be happy and not in isolation day after day after day, AVOID AT ALL COSTS.

https://www.theguardian.com/education/2026/feb/16/london-school-send-pupils-inclusion-tces-nurture-primary

No these figures are caused by congestion I have never blamed that solely on LTNs - please at least try to be accurate and not put words into my mouth. Now are LTNs and other active travel interventions contributing to increased congestion - undoubtedly and seemingly to an extent that is causing the London Assembly some concern due to, amongst other things, the impact it is having on buses. London congestion continues to get worse on a backdrop of declining vehicles on the roads so clearly something else is going on and it is having a massive economic and environmental impact. You cant sugarcoat it anymore - the interventions are not working and there needs to be a fundamental rethink. Trying to throw in ludicrous programmes like Ryedale and Peckham Rye, both of which clearly impact more people negatively than they benefit, shows just how out of control the active travel obsessives, and the lobby groups they call friends, are within local councils.

"In Southwark, you can recycle plastic plant pots at home in your main recycling bin, provided they are not black, as black plastic is often not detected by recycling machinery. Clean, rigid plastic pots (tubs/trays) are accepted, but soft plastic pots should be taken to a local supermarket drop-off point" B&Q take as well https://www.diy.com/responsible-business/community/community-re-use (I've just found much of this out) Or you can make little men

Southwark apparently doesn't recycle them in the blue bin collection, although you can take them to the recycling place off the Old Kent Road. I have no idea what they do with them there. I've tried to give them away in the past. One community garden took a load one year, but I haven't had much luck otherwise. People are probably trying to get rid of their own 🤣 I don't know why nurseries don't use biodegradable pots, but I suppose it's because they would biodegrade before the plant reached the plant centre/retailer and then the gardener at the end of the chain. ETA: I just did some googling, and apparently Dobbies garden centres take them. There's a good one near Wallington, so I might take them there next time I'm down in that direction.

I'm surprised no one has commented yet on the Rolls Royce phantom that was parked on the same side of the road, just a few yards away (not kidding). Lordship is the true millionaires' mile.

Guessing the latest round of super loud fireworks tonight (Monday) is Chinese New Year?

Hi, we are looking for someone to remove what we think could be leaded paint from our stairs. Any recommendations appreciated! Thanks

Plastic flower pots full stop, have so many of them and most go into the recycling rather than being reused.

@Spartacushow would you to define what is essential? A quick view from me: Are there quicker ways of getting from A to B? for jouneys to central London public transport may be faster, and from much of my time in London cycling is far quicker If I'm moving a largish weight of material around would it be easier to order on line and get delivered? Are their healthier ways of getting there - for example is it a relatively straight forward walk? Cheaper alternatives, for many in London ditching the car and using other means in terms of annual costs makes better financial sense Could I share the ride with someone else? - particularly relevant for childrens' activiities Do I want to consume alcohol? Leave the car behind. Can I justify in my own mind why I should be adding to congestion and pollution by driving? Will an extra few minutes taking the bus be an inconvenience ? I usually take a book or paper, but most of us have a hand held computer and telecommunications device Are there less stressful alternatives - for example if there is a lot of traffic, difficulties in parking and the like? @Rockets it would be good to get your take on what is essential, as well as your response to my other six questions. As driving is habitual for many, there may be little thinking on much of the above

Flower pot sizes. Even ones that look as if they should fit together don't . Same with the saucers that go underneath them. Why aren't they standardised? GRRRRR. I made the mistake of starting to clear out my loft (I still have a pre-gentrification type loft). Now my (pre-gentrification type) kitchen is filled with zillions of flower pots and saucers. I am so irrationally enraged that I need to sit down with a nice cup of tea. I've just put the kettle on.

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