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I too would like to see some detailed numbers relating to library usage and spending. James, is there anything you can post here? (Like how much the library service spends on postage for letters notifying you that reservations are ready for collection - they could save a bit there by sending emails instead!) I've never understood why each library can't buy at least some of its own books. If nothing else the latest releases would reach the shelves a lot quicker and they could respond quickly to sudden spikes in demand e.g. when prize shortlists are announced. It's tough for libraries because whatever you do, someone won't like it. I'm a bit of a traditionalist; I just want lots of books and a bit of peace and quiet. Others want CDs and DVDs and cappuccinos. Can one size fit all?

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I suggest that all ED cats should be regarded as community property. Cat people, just feed and stroke whichever one happens to be in the vicinity. Therefore no cat will ever be 'lost'.

I don't notice them either, but I live on LL so I'm used to a certain amount of noise.

Ladies' Day at Aintree More Aintree fashion

I phoned the Southwark noise people at about 6-ish to see if any complaints had been made but they couldn't tell me. Didn't actually make a formal complaint as I don't know where the dog lives and it's not like I was trying to sleep or anything. I'm over near the Mag so I pity those of you living nearer. I also pity the poor dog! If you have a good idea of where the dog lives and feel like making a complaint the number is 020 7525 5777.

If you own the barking dog somewhere in the area bordered by LL/Pellatt/Heber/Landcroft Roads, please give it some Bonios or something. Thanks.

trinity Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > > One of the pedestrian buttons at the pelican > crossing on Lordship Lane/Townley Road junction is > not working. Not only is the 'wait' light not > functioning but it also doesn't 'call' the green > man. It is the button on the Townley Road side. I > think that it has been broken for a while as my > daughter claimed it wasn't working last week but I > didn't believe her. I believe her now. James, this crossing is now permanently stuck on 'WAIT' so the traffic is being stopped every 30 seconds or so even when no-one is waiting to cross.

Apart from "Let's get fatter" there was a definite lack of quotability...

Another vote for BT Vision which also has the advantage of being easy to set up yourself - no need for a dish or an engineer.

brightspark Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > The Walworth Road > shops > especially Salvation Army will accept all > donations. A little further to go but are far > more happy to receive. Seconded, I often take stuff to the Trinity Hospice shop on Walworth Road. The lady who runs it is lovely (and the book selection is huge and very cheap if you like that sort of thing).

Enjoy! Hitler concerned about SaveLibraries campaign

Today is Save Our Libraries day, please visit your local if you can spare the time: Save Our Libraries

bodsier Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Hi there > > A short while back James Barber started a thread > re Waitrose or a peoples supermarket. He didn't > seem to get much response on the peoples market, > though most people were vehemently opposed to a > waitrose. It is not strictly true that 'most people were vehemently opposed to a waitrose'. The viewpoints seemed closer to 50/50 for/against to me. Having said that, I wish you luck with this plan if it takes off.

Great speech by Philip Pullman: Click here

zeban Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > They do at John Harvard Library in Borough Tarot, > although I have to say I find that library a bit > stressful, loads of little screaming children > running around- although I love children it > doesn't make it a very peaceful place if you want > to do some reading in there or use the computer. > I quite like the way most Southwark Libraries have > a separate room as the childrens library. Agreed, I much prefer the 'traditional' libraries like Newington or Dulwich.

Pugwash Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Friends were very surprised that Dulwich Library > was open on a Sunday - where they live it's half > day on saturday, closed on day during the week and > only open to 7 pm a couple of days a week ( they > live in London). Southwark library opening hours are great, I must say.

I love libraries. Thus far we're lucky to be in Southwark: Map of UK library closures

Much as I love M&S and Waitrose I don't think we need another supermarket on LL either but it would be great if the Co-op could pull its socks up. Write to them here.

Waitrose to open more stores as John Lewis sales rise

LL at a standstill southbound (up the hill towards the library). Crawling northbound (towards Goose Green). Have just seen a 176 going to TCR if that helps. Got off a 12 which did go all the way to Dulwich Library about half an hour ago but Barry Road was slow-moving and slippy.

I've just seen a 185 (towards Lewisham) on LL.

What's the snow situation like in ED? Are trains and buses still running OK? Just debating whether or not to leave work early... Thanks in advance for any info.

I have used them once and was very impressed at how quickly they arrived and dealt with the problem. A definite must-have service.