Waitrose or M&S TYPE supermarket - do we want one on LL?

[johnhinton]

still have my fingers crossed for a waitrose...

[rbrtdngl]

woodrot Wrote:

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> Theu would have a build a Waitrose over my dead

> body

>

> I am not bothered either way

>

> I would lay down my life to have a waitrose in ED

>

>

> There. All the arguments rolled into 3 E-Z

> answers.

>

> now can someone bin this tiresome thread

I agree. 29 pages is quite enough

[katie1997]

I've changed my mind. After careful consideration I'm now going to vote for M&S, rather than Waitrose, on Lordship Lane.

With its own pedestrian crossing.

Thanks.

[katie1997]

Has anyone seen Treacle?

No, not the dark sticky stuff found on aisle 6 - the film. It's good.

[Jeremy]

Do you mean "Treacle Jr", Katie?

Never heard of it.

[woodrot]

They will have to take my Waitrose from my cold dead hands

[deserted]

I think this thread has completely solved the issue.

Clearly whether to have a Waitrose / M&S is very controversial and divisive for the community, causing lots of arguments and problems.

It is, therefore, a bad idea.

[maxxi]

deserted Wrote:

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> I think this thread has completely solved the

> issue.

>

> Clearly whether to have a Waitrose / M&S is very

> controversial and divisive for the community,

> causing lots of arguments and problems.

>

> It is, therefore, a bad idea.

But is it a bad idea and a cause of division because we don't have one? Perception v Reality? And would not having one make these divisions disappear?

*picks at scab*

[george74]

An M&S Simply Food or Waitrose would be a fantastic addition to the area. Please can we have one?

[woodrot]

1) I own a copy of No Logo and carry a EDSNUB bag. I will not tolerate Waitrose in ED

2) I consider myself to be a libertarian who despises the nanny state. I would welcome a Waitrose in ED

3) I am from Penge and have no idea what 1) & 2) are on about. I would welcome another Adventure bag in ED

[Jeremy]

george74 Wrote:

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> Please can we have one?

Who are you asking?

[woodrot]

actually, in hindsight, lets have both

[civilservant]

deserted Wrote:

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> I think this thread has completely solved the

> issue.

>

> Clearly whether to have a Waitrose / M&S is very

> controversial and divisive for the community,

> causing lots of arguments and problems.

>

> It is, therefore, a bad idea.

completely wrong!

this thread brings the community together!

- it gives them a safe space to vent about something safely trivial

- it allows ED newbies to enjoy the warm fuzzy feeling of getting with the natives to bellyache about the total lack of local shopping opportunities

- it allows law-abiding citizens to chuck metaphorical bricks at local 'eyesores' such as Iceland and the CoOp

- it keeps our local councillor in the public eye as the onlie begetter of this thread

29 pages and counting - long may it run!

[skyblue]

I think we should give our money to local business and families. If you need a waitrose or m&s order it online. There is a gap in the ed market for a 'collective' local shop order and delivery.

[woodrot]

Actually, the police station would make a delightful Harrods

[Townleygreen]

:)-D

[katie1997]

Frankly, I think that statement is jolly well outrageous - preposterous even!!

Fortnum's is more in keeping with East Dulwich than Harrods will ever be!! Anyone else out there agree?

[CJMAHER]

No thanks, no need.

Keep it local & independent.

M&S found at every rail station and near offices across the land, why would people want one on their local high steet, do people not crave variation!?

Peoples Supermarket idea is great.

[Gidget]

Whole Foods please.

[woodrot]

Selfridges FTW

[Jeremy]

People do realise that they don't get to vote on which shops open in their neighbourhood... right?

[katie1997]

Really Jeremy, you could have checked that East Dulwich was sitting down before you posted that.

[katie1997]

*regains composure*

Right where were we? Page 30 yet?

[woodrot]

nearly

[Lowlander]

A poll! We need a poll.

Either way I vote for Fortum and Mason. Or at least coffee place where I can buy freshly roasted beans.