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There is so much wrong with the debate on this and most of the other transport threads. Firstly sweeping and personal statements like the one above. Those who have a different view apparently do not follow the Highway Code. Never have I, or I expect others similarly minded, made similar accusations that those posting complaining about cyclists, LTNs etc drive irresponsibly and dangerously and agree with such behaviour. And in the great scheme of things the above post was fairly mild. Secondly other personal jibes as just seen on the Dulwich Square thread Thirdly the childish nah nah nah "well you would say that" retorts Which brings me onto the whole pantomime approach. This is similar to what is playing out on our media by politicians and public figures such as Johnson, Farage and Clarkson. Avoid the question and turn on the other party. Farage did it on Question-time - looks to the audience, raises his eyes in disgust/contempt when Campbell challenges him on Brexit; Clarkson in the Victoria Derbyshire news interview when asked probing questions retorts about woke BBC and useless civil servants looking to other protestors who no doubt share these views bypassing the question. That's the approach a number of you adopt on these threads when we post an alternative view, often backed up with substance. I'll leave it there. I doubt if I will change things. I'll get on with some proper campaigning. Farewell.

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You can always check when they registered on the forum, if you are suspicious. But I recommended Aria, and it certainly wasn't my only post on here, and it was a genuine recommendation. ETA: And he didn't ask me to make it, to the best of my recollection. But even if he had, many local tradespeople ask people to post on here if they are happy with the work that has been done.

I am not a patient at this practice, but surely it is more sensible to have an initial phone discussion, as often the GP wouldn't need to see someone face to face unless they actually needed to physically examine them? This then leaves the available face to face appointments for patients who need them. And if during the phone call the GP felt you needed examining, then arrangements could be made for a face to face. If you feel your ailment is such that you will definitely need to be physically examined, can you not explain that to the receptionist?

Give Labour a chance, they've only been in government for a short time, and they inherited a mess! As regards the notice boards, to the best of my recollection they were originally intended as community notice boards, and certainly not for advertising local businesses (who would decide which businesses should have the limited space on the boards, anyway?) East Dulwich may have become more gentrified since the boards were first introduced, but that surely doesn't mean they should now be completely taken over for the benefit of the "middle classes", to the exclusion of everybody else? As NewWave says, surely these people have other ways to find out about groups and events of interest to them, which the "non middle classes" may not have access to, and even if they did may not be able to afford them. Several people including myself have complained to councillors about the state of the noticeboards in the past. I think one of the issues is that they were originally maintained by local volunteers, who may have either moved out of the area or lost interest - or given up in despair when the boards were flypostered and/or vandalised. I completely agree that the boards should be used for information about not for profit organisations in the area, but if regular maintenance can't be provided and/or they continue to be vandalised, then I think it would be better if they were removed altogether.

Which you were saying pedestrians being killed by cyclists were....we know what you were saying. If you're going to say it, as you try to outdo Earl with barbs aimed at anyone who dares challenge your ideology, at least own it if you get called out for it. Everyone knows what you were saying....

Very distorted and unnecessary comment. I was talking about freak events. Offensive. You would be better off on nextdoor.com

I'm not sure how to link to it, but there is actually another thread on here solely about Arapina, also negative but for a different reason. A search on Arapina will bring it up, but here's a screenshot. This is why I have never been there.

Not tried the hot chocolate and sorry about your experience. Found it a great place to have a coffee and do some work during the week. It's expensive, but then that's unsurprising given the location.

Or maybe take a leaf from Malumbu and shout "s**t happens", they won't know if you're shouting at them or pre-empting the accident they are about to cause - but I bet it will get their attention! 😉

or replace "idiots" with "c**t".

Except that on this very website we have people boasting about the millions of pounds of revenue that the council raise from criminals using cars. We should raise more from the cyclists who break the law too.

I'm amazed we still need food banks and not for profits. I thought we elected a labour government in 2024 to end all that stuff and make everyone rich.

I've had fine experiences and enjoyed their backed goods, it seems a bit unfair to make a whole thread putting them on blast because you didn't like something.

Clearly you no longer have any sensible contribution to make to this forum...we shall refer to this phase as Earl's Teenage Troll Phase...;-)

Is this a joke? Are you a troll? I'd rather see foodbanks and things to genuinely help the local community (including the elderly or less well off some of whom may not have internet acesss or a smartphone/home computer) If you're a new mum or looking for a baby group surely theres 'Mumsnet' or similar and indeed a section of this forum dedicated to this sort of thing. I'm actually in shock at your post the whole of East Dulwich is not populated by 'middle class' mums there is plenty of local authority housing and elderly and mums who cant afford to pay to go to mother and baby groups and are struggling to feed their kids and keep a roof over their head. You need to step out of your bubble.

I agree that the machines are nowhere near as good as the old ones. The elipical machines well are a bit rubbish-there is a lot more equpment but the quality and features on the cardio machines feel more for home use than a public gym. The weight machines are nowhere near as good as technogym ones which were there previously.

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These events are excellent for little kids, we've spent many happy times with Diana and the other volunteers exploring Marsden Rd wildlife garden and I can recommend!

I've asked Ellie Reeves local MP to contact Thames Water to ask what they're playing at. Now very hazardous for anyone with mobility issues. Ridiculous and dangerous, like a stream running down Lordship lane including the pavement.

So today after over a year of emailing to get the vandalised noticeboards repaired I emailed our local councillor Charlie Smith only to be told the board will now just have info about food banks, from tenant associations and other not for profit organisations... Maybe just my opinion but I always thought the boards were useful for new mums to see baby groups, and for local small businesses to advertise. The demographic in ED surely should mean middle classes get a say as to how these boards are used, not just councillors dictating what will be put on there.. plus I can only think if the council are responsible for keeping the info updated it'll be once a year if we're lucky! Yes I'm sceptical but honestly I'm a super patient person and just don't feel this is fair. The noticeboard was vandalised and broken for years before I brought it to their attention and they eventually agreed to get it fixed when James Barber former Lib Dem councillor supported too. Humph. Feeling disappointed. No doubt possibly controversial post but I feel strongly about supporting businesses making a profit as well as not for profits and community groups. Plus there are noticeboards near ED station and other roads closer to estates with tenants associations. Definitely supportive of food banks but you can get that info off here or by ringing the council anyway, plus I assume it'll be posted on the station noticeboard as the Albrighton centre has a food bank.

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