Caesi01

Anything will do for those scums.. When will it stop?

yes, called the police straight away.

Another attempted motorcycle theft on Pellatt road. 3 guys on two Scooters. 02:46am When will this end??

Most people don't have enough space or none at all in their front garden. Anchors are needed on the road.

Pootle Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Duck Egg Cafe on North X Rd (cash only) Would not recommend for a larger group. GreatEx. would be my pick..

that's news to me as well. redjam Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Hmm, do Heber use the playing fields every > Thursday am? News to me and my Heber kids. I > thought they got them once a year for sports day > (actually just a morning).

Virgin media have announced a price increase from 1st of November. Customers are given the option to accept or cancel their contracts by 31st October. What are other's experiences with Virgin Media? What are equivalent alternatives?

I hope our ED counsellors are reading this. We all work hard for our bikes and pay taxes for our police to keep us safe from these thugs. Something needs to happen to crack down on motorcycle crime.

Rhinestone Cowboy Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Although I have a ground anchor in our drive It > would be great to have one in the street I second that. Anything that will make it more difficult for these thieves.

hi James Would be great if you can find out. I think the forum posts should help showing there is sufficient interest in making our streets safer. James Barber Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I have a query with council officers why we can;t > deploy ground anchors in the road. I've seen this > in Westminster City Council area for motorbike > parking. Nothing to stop us having this in East > Dulwich other than would we have sufficient demand > to justify, will the council let us do this? >

mrsilencio Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Sadly, I sold my bike today and now have no wheels > for the first time in 4 years. Insurance premium > was just too high after the old one being nicked. > Shame the scallywags have won - I hope others are > more fortunate. At least I may be able to sleep at > night now (no doubt dreaming of the days I could > jump on my bike at weekends and get out of > London!). Really sorry to hear. It's a shame it has to get that far. It just seems the police are powerless against theses thieves.

Also, another idea. Given that London has one of the highest density of CCTV surveillance worldwide, why can't cameras be installed at each side entry and exit of residential roads. It might work as a further deterrent. I realise, this might sound a bit extreme, but I would be more than happy to give up some privacy for a peaceful night of sleep.

hi Problem with the ground anchor is it has to go on your property i.e. your front garden most likely. This might be difficult for many, as with wheelie bins taking up most the space, not much room left to also park a motorbike. The anchors IMO would be more useful if they could be installed on the pavement/Street in front

I second that. Really enjoyed the DJ; what a lovely guy.

Well said kford

Just reached out to James Barber: "Please take a look at the "more motorbike crime" Thread. This is getting out of hand. I don't sleep quietly at night anymore as I know that every time I hear a moped I could be targeted AGAIN.. It is costing me a fortune in locks, insurance and cctv installation. I don't feel safe anymore and nothing seems to be done to stop these crimes from happening. I have been reapplying for a garage but nothing is available. I and many others rely on their motorbiks and scooters to go to work which in return generates the tax revenues of which part will go towards policing. What is being discussed and what actions taken to stop this?"

On my way to work this morning, I noticed an opened and cracked top box lying on the corner of Pellatt and Landcroft. Looks like another motorbike related crime: has anyone's bike been the target last night?

wulfhound Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > A good route that Caesi01 - curious why you > dog-leg east at Peckham though? Kelly Avenue / > Chandler Way is almost traffic free apart from a > short stretch on Commercial Way. Only down side > being you miss the excellent coffee van that's at > Peckham Arch most mornings. Trying to avoid the potholes on Lyndhurst way :-)

I have a locker at work where I can leave my trousers. but use one of these for my shirts. fits nicely into a small runners/cycle backpack. Route: Crystal Palce Rd to Mansion House via Burgess Park

kford Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Motorbike thieves out this morning again, trying > for the 2nd time in as many months to steal my > bike. > > Two youths in dark waterproofs on a big > commuter-type scooter, stolen reg: R5 NWF. > > That's another ?500 replacement ignition barrel > and lock-set to find... Was this type of maxi scooter ?

Sue Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > A note on the windscreen would probably be more > effective than posting on here? I agree. will follow up on that tomorrow.

Haven't searched much around, but does anyone know what the plan is about the fenced off structures on the dulwich park playground? I only remember quite a bit of work until the new playground was finished and now it is half closed again because I imagine the rain and consequent muddy grass. Just a shame for the kids who don't get to use the new facilities.

thanks for that. very useful. no idea either why I have always been put on a waiting list but I have applied before and been told I would be notified if one becomes available. Just a note: the ?19/week applies to council residents. Anyone else pays ?27/week. PeckhamRose Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > They are currently nearly ?19 a week but to be > fair to Southwark Council they have a very useful > website section which shows you where there are > vacant garages, so don't understand why there is a > waiting list. On Rye Hill Estate there are > several available. Here is the link. You do not > have to be a tenant of any estate upon which there > are garages and now you do not even need a car! > We think some are rented by private businesses > which is a bit naughty but what do Southwark care > if they get regular money. > http://www.southwark.gov.uk/info/200440/garages/20 > 53/map_of_southwark_garages

Could the driver of the parked van on Barry road/sylvester road junction please not park on the corner? Turning left onto Barry road coming from Sylvester road, neither myself nor oncoming traffic can be seen due to blocking view. It would be much appreciated.

Quite difficult to get a Southwark council garage: quite a waiting list.