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I love the interviews with the estate agents in Absolutely Dulwich, particularly the picture spread of the two rotund, besuited agents strolling through Goose Green and talking about what an edgy, creative area it is

We put ourselves on their list when our kid was born, about two and a half years ago, paying the 20 or 25 quid fee (can't remember how much) and are yet to hear anything. Chased them after a year or so, they said they would come back to us, then never heard anything. We went with a nanny share in the end, but the principle of paying a fee for zero service in terms of hearing anything from them really grates.

Agree about the junction as both a cyclist and a driver who uses it and lives nearby. It's not Renata you need to contact though. The junction lies between The Lanes ward and Peckham, neither of which is Renata (she is up towards the Rye I think) so best probably trying them. Having said that, it's a TFL red route so probably comes under their jurisdiction so maybe best to contact them?

edhistory Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Is this in one of the two Blenheim Grove art deco > blocks? > > I hope the freeholder not not revoke the > head-lease and have these buildings destroyed. > > John K Are you on a one man crusade to save these blocks?? I know it's already been said, but I think there's a strong argument for greater public good in getting rid of the shop frontage to the station. It might well have architectural merit but it's not in a good place and restricts light and access to a high footfall public space. Sorry, but it's got to go

There's a hilarious quote from a local estate agent (Mr Wooster of Wooster and Stock) in today's Sunday Times. Without a hint of irony he says: 'It's frightening - I don't know where we're going.....People are getting greedy - it's bringing out the worst in them.'

This is a promising development. As someone living around 200m from the site with a child looking to enter reception in 2015, I've expressed our interest in the idea. To Renata and James - seems like it's a little too late not to descend into political brawl. What I don't quite get is both of your close interest in it, when it's not in either of your wards though I do appreciate it relieves pressure on the wider education system as a whole. Shame none of the Lane councillors can get themselves involved in this debate, though not surprising. If it's a case of raising awareness, definitely agree some signposting outside of this forum would be worthwhile. There are numerous community noticeboards in the area that could host a printed version of this, eg on the corner opposite Review bookshop.

If you really don't know what you want and want to look at everything the market has in one shot, I'd try Car Giant in NW10. If you don't sign up to the added extras and warranties, it normally offers a good deal and has literally every model you could think of there. Tends to be good for 2-3 year old ex rep cars, but mostly are in decent nick. You can get there on the orange line - change a Clapham Junction and go to Willesden Junction (there's a direct path down the back to Car Giant)

JohnL Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > You do get the feeling - 10 years and nothing will > change the way things are moving. > > More young professionals with no links to the area > moving in and they really won't care > about razing the whole place - so if PV want to do > it properly - I'd advice now. I don't think you should be so hasty to tar all newcomers with the same brush JohnL. So far as your loose definition goes, I might class as a 'newcomer' - I moved to the area four years ago, and am probably a young (ish) professional. I've made it my home and want to stay here for quite a few years to come. I don't have links to the area, no, but does that make a huge difference? I care about what it is like now; and what it is like in the future - as do most of my neighbours from what I can tell. I don't want to make Peckham something it isn't but I welcome the efforts that are going into making it a more welcoming central hub for all of the community

edhistory Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > The c1949 building at 117-125 Rye Lane is not a > shopping arcade. > > I am aware that a number of people would like to > see Station Arcade destroyed. > > I also understand why someone's personal taste > should prefer an imitation continental style to > Englishe vernacular. > > John K I'm not disputing the fact that the arcade (shopping, station, or otherwise) has merit and appeal, but its effect in being placed in front of another station and thus meaning only access is through dark, dank and unpleasant alleyways, is a negative one. If it was a building on its own I would argue it should be protected. But it's not. Opening up the front of the station would surely be in the public good. In my opinion anyway...

I suppose the argument here - regardless of whether some think the arcade has architectural merit - is that the station, as is, is completely blocked by it and therefore it's also impossible to appreciate what is a glorious building (and one that even the harshest critics must surely agree ranks above that of the shopping arcade). It's also about opening it up and making it less of a grim journey to get to. As anyone who commutes from Peckham Rye will testify, the walkways through the station - whilst not unsafe - are not the most pleasant way to get to the place. The idea of creating more public spaces around the station is also something which, personally, I would welcome. As others have said elsewhere, and as the Peckham Vision crew seem to recognise, it would be nice if this could be done organically to ensure that the existing businesses have the opportunity of remaining there - rather than it becoming full of chain coffee shops etc. Be good if they could think about creating some extra entrances to the stations - maybe via the piazza they are going to create at the back. This could go someway to alleviating the somewhat dangerous congestion on the stairs in the station - particularly on platform 4.

Head up your own arse IMO.

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sidmeister Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I know this thread is long dormant, but I thought > I'd add my two penn'orth here. I moved over from > SE22 six months ago, and in the time I've been in > this hellhole called "up and coming" Peckham Rye, > I've had my motorbike vandalised twice and knocked > down once (the repair bills are now running close > to what the bike cost to buy), dodgy geezers > hanging out outside my house every day, my car > scratched up, and rubbish thrown into my front > garden (empty beer cans, cigarette butts, plastic > bags, and other assorted items of rubbish) every > single day. > > And this is right next to the fabled Bellenden > Road. After six months of staying here, all I can > say is don't move to SE15 if you can help it. > SE22, where I used to live, is far far far better. Sorry to hear of this, but this doesn't ring true of my experience. Where are you based? I live just off Bellenden, and have done for four years now. Great place - much less crime than other places I have lived in London such as Stockwell and Brixton. That said, it is inner London so kinda pointless expecting it to be some sort of crime free utopia. There has been some recent incidences with motorbikes, tending to be nearer the Goose Green end, near Adys, Nutbrook St, but not aware of these being an endemic issue. A really good vibe around SE15 at the moment in many different ways. Busy on sunny evenings and actually not as quiet as it was a couple of years ago but the footfall is bringing trade to the area and helping businesses in the area flourish.

lane lover Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Ultimately, city life involves noise. London is a > medium-density city throughout, and you also need > to have some acceptance of that. > > If you dont like it, then move to the country. Sorry, I just don't buy that. Sure some noise - traffic, roadworks etc - is par for the course. But as others have pointed out there's no need to accept someone else's music blasting out so that it interferes with what you are doing in your own home or garden. I accept I can hear my neighbours, and I can hear their TV - that is part of life. But I don't want to listen to someone about 200m down the road's music in detail.

I've never yet successfully got through to the council noise people. Last time, tried calling for 45 minutes on a Saturday night and at that point gave up.

I think the point is that the vast majority of BBQ users in parks don't use Weber portable types - they use disposables, which in many cases are just left in the park as they are hot. Dogs, other wildlife, people and kids have a habit of stumbling across them. Hence there's quite understandable rules about it having BBQs unless there are specific areas for them.

Last Sunday's was some sort of festival in Burgess Park which still seemed to be going until 11ish. There was also a party at the back of Chadwick Road (Grove Park end) that went on until the wee small hours on the Saturday last. Tha was the worst one - especially as it was mainly bashment, which isn't particularly conducive to a good night's sleep. One of the downsides of a hot summer unfortunately.....people out enjoying themselves. Most of the time I'm just slightly disappointed it's not me out there. SI think last night's was coming from the direction of the Bussey. Wasn't too bad though to be fair.

Quite a free market approach. I don't think you can use that as the only reasoning behind what should be sites in the town centre. Personal view. I'm also a Peckham resident and having my view too. Fully accept I don't represent everyone who lives in the area though

I guess it depends who ends up being responsible for it - whether that is the council or someone else. Re Evangelical churches. I take your point, but like betting shops, Peckham is somewhat overserved by them already.

I think there's pretty much universal agreement that opening up the station at the front and demolishing what are pretty universally thought of as dark, unapproachable, potentially unsafe, buildings and passage ways into what could be a nice square. On the arches towards the rear, I think the point Peckham Vision made to the council is that it shouldn't be a wholesale clearout. They should work with existing businesses to see if it's appropriate for them to stay. Would agree that many of the arches are under utilised and some are not well kept - eg the first arch, formerly another evangelical 'church', or the second arch which is part of the Tara fabrication yard and full of junk (not salvage). Would obviously be good to encourage the artists, who have helped the area flourish to stay, but also Bar Storey. Would also be worthwhile having a mix of businesses that serve the whole community - so not just more cafes and galleries (and I say that as someone who likes both of those things - there is a limit though).

Fentiman Arms does a decent lunch, if a bit pricey. The deli, Mimi's I think, on the top corner of Brixton Road next to the church, does lovely lunch sandwiches. There's also a new bar, Cable, just down the parade of shops which looks pretty decent although not sure it does food.

Yeah, I've been done there too. Didn't see it coming, and just followed the buses, but when you go there and check the signs are there so there's no get out.

I live just off Bellenden Road and cycle, walk and drive that way frequently. It's a shame there wasn't better publicity about the public meeting as it might have been a good opportunity to better discuss the pros and cons. As a cyclist, I can see some benefits in the scheme - riding up from the old canal, up Bellenden, is a nightmare as you have to cycle up a one way street and then past a particularly dangerous junction at the Prince Albert/Chadwick bit. As others have stated, drivers do hare it up from Ganapati towards the shopping parade, and where the road kinks with the traffic island next to Fenton Walsh I often feel as a pedestrian rather scared that a car will mount the pavement at that point. Having said all of that, it's a bit of a joke for the consultation doc to talk up the 'natural traffic calming' of the parade of shops. What that means in practice is a complete nightmare if you're driving as there's no enforcement of people parking on the single and double yellows which means traffic bottlenecks and frequently comes to a complete standstill - especially when the p13 tries to navigate it. In the con column is also the potential cost. At a time of massive budgetary cuts, is this a genuinely good use of funding? I've been trying to lobby Southwark for three years just to get Choumert Road resurfaced as it's full of pot holes, dips and loose Tarmac, but with no success. If they can't afford to do basic repairs to other roads in the area, why attempt a major public infrastructure project for questionably small benefit.

Borderlands Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > So sad to see what has happened to my favourite > building on Walworth Road. Used to use the library > up there and the museum is simply delightful - > even used the one-stop shop. Southwark doesn't > have a very happy recent history of protecting > their building stock from fire.... > > Really hope this is not the end for this > magnificent structure and that whatever is left > can be protected, restored, conserved or whatever > is possible. It's a real cultural landmark and > that it has survived as long must mean something - > look at the appallingly badly-designed and plain > ugly new builds (and trophy building) that now is > allowed to overwhelm our borough. > > And, of course, pleased that the London Fire > Brigade has not yet been decimated by Boris > Berlusconi Johnson's plans. Anyone witnessing this > fire and how incredibly dangerous this situation > can become so quickly should object to his > proposals RIGHT AWAY via the London Fire Service > website - especially as he is trying to prevent > local consultation. And yes Southwark fire > stations are in the firing line.... Doesn't bare > thinking about. Hear hear to saving the building. Hope that it doesn't become another cheaply clad block of flats like much of the surrounding blocks

It's the new windows and the plumbing for the bathroom etc that will cost you. I'd say 20k plus all in