Jules-and-Boo

Please let me know if you have one to sell

Owners that weaponise their dogs need strong punishments. It’s not the dogs’ fault

Isn’t it still October? I need to check my calendar. can you come back later?

There are few gems left - will sorely miss this

That question makes no sense

What's so dreaded about Homeschooling? I know a number of families who do this very happily and successfully.

We like their food. The pies are good too

Are Brixton and Catford hipster now? I can't even work out where this thread is going. Started off trying to see if anyone recognised the tagger, publicised by the police for racist graffiti. Then, resources of police and if they would attend that crime but not a home burglary, and why so many police attend the carnival but being very clear that there is no stereotypical cause of the violence and that it's proportional to violent crime in Dulwich, so all quite normal and expected. That doesn't make any sense. (waiting for the outraged comments as I've missed the point - in which case, summarise it)

NHV were brilliant with cruciate ligament ops on the dog and so - until these recent experiences with the cats, I did trust them. I haven't had anything as serious need attention with MV and use them as they are closer (minor things like claws, checks). I was exploring NVH as have kittens that need vaccs etc and looking at their Pet Plans as they are supposed to be transferable. When you have had exceptionally good but also bad experiences, it's always worth looking into. I'm waiting for NHV to contact me. In the meantime, we're using MV and are very happy with them.

we use Medivet on LL - haven't had an issue at all. Costs are reasonable. NHV on other hand always seems a little over keen to do anything that is going to cost a lot. They suggested medication for my cat that cost over £600 0 really they should have said she was end of life and not to put her through that. I let it go but they did exactly the same to my other old cat and put her through lots of tests totally unnecessary and quite cruelly. She was never going to live any longer - I took their advice as they should know. And then, trying to make an appointment yesterday morning, the receptionist didn't like me asking to continue an earlier conversation with the other receptionist and was incredibly rude, I just asked if I could speak to the person I had spoken to previously. I was told "there's no point", said I had an attitude, that they would hang up on me and he would not tolerate me shouting. None of which I did. I called back later, asked for the Admin manager to call me and they haven't.

are you saying that crime is scalable and directly related to the number of people? and not the actual people making up the number? That would mean flat rate crime across the world. there are so many other factors - it's silly to not acknowledge these.

completely agree - let's focus on the fun

you seem personally offended that there may be a suggestion that there are too many cars on the roads and people are aware of that. Just fancy, the whole entire world having a car free day yet there is an issue in a little burb of london.

I think you're reading too much into it

There are lots of places to meet our friends - however, a street party - on the road where you live - is very different. People who wouldn't normally come out, do and being able to recognise your neighbours at the very least is a great thing. Lots of streets now are more social, with WhatsApp groups and it feels much more like a community, which is precious. Some of my neighbours wouldn't be able to walk as far as the park but are able to get to their front garden and have people to talk to. It is a lot to organise, but it's worth it. You go to the Park, Frist Mate - we'll be putting up bunting, making cakes, setting up music and story telling tents

Such a great idea!! We do like a little get together and definitely welcome a car free day

so, rather than actually being trouble makers from a diverse group, it's just being said to pacify allegations of inconsistency in how it's being handled?

It says in the link that those arrested are "from all political and cultural backgrounds". I think we should be careful before generalising - which in itself causes problems.

that was predictable.

Lane swimming and open pool should be scheduled at different times, and children should not be allowed in lane swimming unless they are doing that activity. Not clear if the staff are mixing the two up, or if too many lane swimmers are being admitted.

Have you tried to restart it in Safe Mode and restore to an earlier version of the settings? ideally before the Major Geeks installation? It usually press restart and F4 and then follow prompts.

There is always one who trolls, to provoke and get a reaction and change the tone of the message and conversation. Don't let that happen. The concerns raised about the way the feedback has been arranged seem very valid. Perhaps a way forward would be for a list of complaints to be compiled (and any suggestions to deal with those points) and emailed to the Gala organisers, the council, the newspapers, and as many show up as can to get answers - even if only to be able to record the answers and again share with the council, newspapers and larger local community.

Have you chosen a primary school you want to attend? Have you checked out their criteria and furthest distance? What are your second and third choices? Siblings always get priority so even if you live nearby it’s not guaranteed that you will get a place at your first choice. I’d pick somewhere to live in between my top three and rent or buy according to your personal decisions

it's all from Covent Garden market - just bigger uplift as they make it look nice (funny how a cardbox box in Lidl and a wooden carte can change perception)