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Don’t see it as a problem, I like to be kept informed, in fact I find it reassuring I’m being kept in the loop. It would be different if they were communicating about commercial private health-related services.

Sunak’s rise to Prime Minister demonstrates that within the Tory Government, class and/or wealth are more important than racial background. (cf also Michelle Mone). When the decision of who was to become PM was made by the general Tory membership the outcome was very different reflecting different priorities and outlook. As for the term bourgeois, these days and for many years in everyday conversation, it’s more to do with attitude than money/class and encompasses conformity combined with a lack of imagination.

Of course, but when a next day paid delivery takes 3 weeks to arrive, by that point those very same business are often having to reship items for customers and then chase Royal Mail for compensation, which costs them time and money too. My glasses broke recently so ordered new ones online with next day delivery, and they took a month to arrive during which i had to get through with glasses with one lens! Since my earlier post, I got in touch with one of the companies who use RM to see if they could ship an order by EVRI or DPD. They were very accommodating and I doubt if all companies would be quite so helpful but I guess it’s worth asking.

A reminder that nobody voted in the consultation either for or against though 68% of those residents who responded to the consultation did not want one.

“As for packages, I've had to stop ordering anything from anyone who only uses Royal Mail.” Many small specialist companies, and some of the big ones, only use Royal Mail meaning often the only realistic alternative is Amazon who make enough money already.

My point is how can they be managed with robust rules if they’re illegal?

I was under the impression that it was still illegal to ride unlicensed scooters I.e. privately owned scooters on public roads and I don’t think there’s any plan to change that once the trial of licensed, rented scooters is completed.

Many years ago now I had a conversation with an assistant manager about how they proposed to deal with the rats. I was told that I should speak to Southwark Council as the rats came from land owned by the council! There are, or used to be, foxes there - they could deal with the rats.

Have you considered offering on Southwark Freecycle? https://www.freecycle.org/town/SouthwarkUK

I’d agree with this but my views about Queen have changed. I found them hilarious when I first saw them on tv in the early 70s as Freddie’s performance (bless him) was so derivative and I have to admit I became prejudiced against them, even their performance at Live Aid by which time Freddie had developed his own strong, unique on stage persona. It was only watching the concert put on in memory of Freddie that I appreciated the really good music they had produced. I still can’t stand Bohemian Rhapsody though.

Just passed by and they’ve all gone …

I’m not convinced this is going to happen, would Poundland really want to pay the high rents now being asked in Lordship Lane? Someone’s being mischievous

I guess then all it needs is to ‘feel’ one can become pregnant and give birth, job done

I think it's organised by Southwark Council but have been unable to find anything on their website about the event this year, hopefully because it's too early?

If physical characteristics no longer define a woman, nor socially constructed gender stereotypes, what then defines a woman (or man)?

Do you mean the 1870S?

Thanks Penguin 👍

@dulwichsociety I may be missing something but there doesn’t appear to be a search facility on your website?

It was for a while in the 90s. Before that it was ?some kind of local advice centre? I never worked out what it did.

Nice analogy!

He’s either trying it on or is very naive. If he wants the room available for him seven days a week then he should pay a rent that covers seven days a week regardless of how many nights he stays. This sounds very intimidating for you in your own home and I think he needs his marching orders, involving a solicitor if needs be.

"or (2) the 'I've just gone to work on a bin day and I haven't yet got home to put the bins away" Those that fall into this category will be home to put the bins away l-o-n-g before the council will get around to removing them

Thanks for letting us know, I thought everything would disappear quickly. Yes, a very great shame.

There are a series of tours scheduled for next Saturday as part of Open House 2022. https://programme.openhouse.org.uk/listings/6329 Edit: Apologies, have now discovered all tours are fully booked Further edit: Good news, some more tickets have just been released - see below

Robert Glenister looking a bit irritated, well who wouldn’t, in LL M&S just now.