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Until the licencing laws changed in the late eighties, pubs were only allowed to open Sunday hours on Christmas Day, so 12 'til 2, and the majority didn't open in the evening unless it was for a 'private party'. But that's another story. The landlord of my old local used to let everyone double or treble up at last orders so that you could avoid having to watch the Queen's Speech with your Nans at three o'clock. Dulwich Tandoori is open Christmas Day for those who don't fancy Gail's. 'Festive Flavours', apparently.

My nominations are the Goblin Band at the Goose, and the Errol Linton Trio at the Dulwich Folk Club. I'm not sure what other venues we have in the immediate area. I rarely do the big (1000 plus) places any more. Your nominations? And a special mention to Truthpaste, at least one member is local and their video was recorded around here. But I caught them in North London. And please see the link to the BBCs recording of the Copper Family at the Castle a few weeks ago~: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002ng53

you can actually have too many cakes.

I thoroughly condemn Gail's employment practices as they force workers to slave over a wide selection of freshly-baked delicious products, with a number of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.

Are we really under the impression that people don't work on Christmas Day? We're going to be working back-to-back shifts throughout the Christmas holidays, as will many others. I, for one, am happy to hear Gail's bakery will be open on Christmas Day, as it might just be the closest thing I get to a meal. Great news! This only serves to highlight how privileged & out of touch with reality some people can be. This ♥️:

Hanoushka Decoration did an excellent job decorating my living room. The standard of workmanship was high throughout, with great attention to detail and a really clean, professional finish. Communication was clear and reliable from the start, they turned up when they said they would, and the space was left tidy at the end of each day. The end result looks fantastic and feels properly refreshed. I would happily recommend Hanoushka Decoration to anyone looking for a decorator who takes pride in their work.

Rockets perhaps you could suggest that @first mate does? I have tried but without success.

I don't live in his ward and he will only engage with those that do.

Not the only shop open on Lordship Lane, and pubs are open too. Years ago, when all the shops were closed on Christmas Day, pubs were open. We were always sent to the pub to get out of the way while dinner was cooking. great that there are options - and I bet some staff are happy to earn extra money. Merry Christmas!

Just letting people know about one of it's co-owners political interventions. Take it as you wish.

So what

I don't have an 'open channel' - I emailed him about something I that was of concern to me. You can do the same.

Very professional, very quick, very tidy. Will definitely use again. Thank you Aria!

Can’t say I approve but equally staff can vote with their feet. Cabs to collect and deliver - not bad.Maybe Gail’s know something none of us do… Having said that, sure those that are walking in and around Dulwich might prefer cake, hot drinks etc in a venue that is not a pub with the noise from over loud punters… so guess one waits and sees… Do take some pics or let us know if people are popping in… my guess is yes…

@Earl Aelfheah the fear of crime in the Calton area is not being catalysed by me but by kids on e-bikes mugging people for their mobile phones. I am not going to revisit the argument we had earlier in the year but theft from person has risen massively and was heading for the worst year on record the last time I checked. But I really cant be bothered revisting it as it is a futile exercise. Those of us who live in the affected area hear and see what is happening and don't need others to tell us we are imagining it. The local PCSO team have said there is a correlation between certain types of crime increasing and the LTNs so I will take their expert opinion over anyone else's.

Yes, according to police data. You can't just make stuff up - especially when it raises the fear of crime in local people. The area is low crime and has seen falling crime since 2020 when the filter went in (not that I'm claiming any link between the two).