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UK PLC a filthy Tory disaster

It began with Austerity measures which collapsed everything it touched upon, followed closely by Brexit lies, a disastrous NI trade arrangement (the so so-called NI Protocol), which was followed by partying at 10 Downing Street while people died and yet more lies pilled on with various statements to Parliament including the late Queen, closely followed by some 80 thousand people (I thought we lived in a democracy - plainly we do not) who created an Parliamentary executive which has according to many economic experts embarked on a discredited economic plan (trickle-down economics, and the enrichment of those already swimming in it) which is trashing the economy of the nation. What a nation...

Clifford Cowell ● 5h3 Comments ●

Erdogan believes Putin want's to end Russia's Ukraine war

One would like to believe this is the case. It would seem an odd thing to invent but could it be a misunderstanding or Putin manoeuvring to gain some advantage?https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-62965993

Michael Ixer ● 6d27 Comments ●

Putney - A very good local shop

A lovely weekend as always in Putney.A spare hour on Sunday morning. I like Sunday shopping as it's free parking. Yes I need my car as I have three kids and we carry alot of bags etc. Also it means I don't stop at the pub as I'm driving rather than walking.Shopping list . Shoes for daughter. Present for a baby and my new goddaughter. Some sports accessories for the boys.Ben and Lola - first stop in Putney Exchange. Excellent choice and lovely style. Always a discount sales rack in store as well. Doesn't need to be expensive. Bought exactly what I needed and present went down very well.Clark's - One of Britain's greatest shoe retailers. They are well located on the High Street a ground and basement sales area. Got the school shoes I needed , great service, well run shop, pay a little more but good quality shoes.Sportsdirect - back of Putney Exchange. 2 footballs for 9 quid. Required for my boys as they keep hitting them into orbit.I would've gone to Sporting Feet on Lacy Road if I needed sports shoes. They are one of the best around and we are lucky to have them as well.Pet Shop - There is one on the High Street , yes I bought some treats for the dog.Last weekend I needed a book for my dad. I went to Waterstones. In the Exchange. They have a lot of books to choose from in a good environment. I needed some helium balloons. I went to The Works and I then got a card from Card Factory. They were opposite one another.I could've gone to Wilko, my favorite shop. You can get anything in Wilkos. I could've got my wife a present from Oliver Bonas. I did that a few weeks back. Some lovely ladies clothing in there as well. New large sized store.I didn't get a gift from Farrago or Huttons. I should've done.On my way home I fancied some fruit, so I went into the new fruit and veg shop on LRR. Only been open a couple of weeks but looks a very good addition. Last Friday , I needed some nutritional advice, I went into Revital on High Street. I got a personal service and bought some products to sort my back pains out.The message is. There is plenty out there, just use it and don't moan. There is also a TK Maxx and H&M they're massive fashion retailers. Alot of people love them. Not everyone but we are lucky to have them.Nick

Nick Gulliford ● 5h3 Comments ● 3h

Random pic 25 September 2022

Navigating the curvature of the space-time continuum                    https://flic.kr/p/2nwPr9q

Michael Ixer ● 1d2 Comments ● 3h

Random pic 26 September 2022

Not uncommon in Paris but right angle parking in St Martin's Lane, near Leicester Square?                    https://flic.kr/p/2m4kUNc

Michael Ixer ● 12h2 Comments ● 4h

The Budget

If this Budget fails, then I think we will see the collapse of the U.K. Economy.  I wanted to see the energy companies taxed but it hasn’t happened.  I don’t want to see the poorest suffer, they are suffering great hardship.

Martine Guy ● 3d35 Comments ● 7h

Missing brown leather handbag

My wife's large brown leather handbag was snatched from our car yesterday.  If anyone sees a bag like this dumped in a front garden (i gather that's what thieves do when they've rifled through)  in the vicinity of burstock road / montserrat road, please let me know.

Nick Parker ● 1d1 Comments ● 1d

OVO Energy

We were previously with SSE and recently we were moved to OVO Energy without us having a choice in the matter. It has been a shambles and I am struggling to understand the bills.  The first lot of paperwork that I received in April was incorrect, showing 2 amounts for payment.  I phoned OVO and asked which amount was correct.  The young man worked it out on a calculator and told me what to pay, which I did there and then.  A few days later I received a letter to say the amount I had paid was incorrect and there was a small amount outstanding. I have paid it. Our old bills were in joint names with my husband, but were sent to me as Martin! Guy only.  I asked for them to be in our joint names, but OVO haven’t managed it yet. Today, I received a letter “IMPORTANT: Call us about your debt today”. I rang OVO to ask what it was for.  It is nothing to do with the opening bill, but evidently we are now being paid monthly instead of quarterly.  No bill with a breakdown of charges, nothing.  We didn’t submit a meter reading to receive this. Anyone having similar problems with OVO?

Martine Guy ● 117d39 Comments ● 2d

Royal Mail issues

Has anyone else in SW15 had issues with Royal Mail deliveries as of late?I've been waiting on two deliveries that were due for delivery last Wednesday - they've lied about both, saying "delivery attempted, no answer", but both scans happened at the exact same time on different days, and no one bothered knocking at those times.I know there are delays at the moment, but I'm a little concerned at the complete lack of update from them?

Ben Robart ● 12d49 Comments ● 2d

Random pic 24 September 2022

By Wandsworth Park: one of the new 'State-of-the-art' craft to fight fires and facilitate mass rescues on the Thames                         https://flic.kr/p/2nJ13SV

Michael Ixer ● 2d1 Comments ● 2d

despicable Harry

Insisting his book is going to be published in November.So much for respect of Granny

Barbara Shillabeer ● 13d82 Comments ● 2d

Improving Public Toilets

I remember there being a discussion here about this.  Here is a chance for those who are concerned to have your say."Improving public toiletsWhen you’re out and about and need to use a toilet, what matters most to you? One of the innovators taking part in the Mayor’s ‘Designing London’s Recovery' programme is working on how to improve public toilets in London.They want to know what Londoners think of and want from them.   The survey will close on Sunday 16 October 2022.Join 1340 others...Join Talk London, City Hall's online community where you can have your say on London's biggest issues."https://www.london.gov.uk/talk-london/designing-londons-recovery?nid=938&utm_

Philippa Bond ● 3d0 Comments ● 3d

Putney BID are bankrupting  businesses they claim to  represent according to their own newsletternew

BID newsletter to their members includes threat of enforcement by LBW, no less, if they can't keep up the extortionate levy payments

Penelope Becker ● 5d4 Comments ● 3d

Norroy Rd closed Sunday 25th  from 11.30am - 6pm

For any motorists who might be passing that way, Norroy Rd will be closed from the High St end from 11.30am until 6pm, Sunday 25th Sep.

Victoria Diamond ● 3d0 Comments ● 3d

Random pic 23 September 2022

Avenue of Spinxes at Karnak Temple                 https://flic.kr/p/2jzWyJj

Michael Ixer ● 3d0 Comments ● 3d

Putney Society Daffodil & Crocus bulb give away this Sat 24th

Brighten up your front gardens next SpringThe Great Putney Society Bulb Give-awayFollowing on from our successful Front Garden Award Scheme in the early summer we are hoping that many will be inspired to create a display of Crocus and Daffodils next SpringNext Saturday 24 September we will be giving away bags of bulbs – come and find out more!Corner of Chelverton Road and Charlwood Road from 10am until 2pm (or until our bags of bulbs run out!)We will have daffodil and crocus bulbs and plenty of information on growing bulbs successfully.

Putney Society ● 7d1 Comments ● 3d

Random pic 22 September 2022

Oops - a sign near Ham                         https://flic.kr/p/2nCHYbg

Michael Ixer ● 4d0 Comments ● 4d

Vaccine Deaths Continue To Rise Steeply Worldwide

Dr. Fauci resigns amidst the real ‘pandemic’ – the pandemic of the vaccinated, dying in their droves worldwide..David ExplainsOr:https://archive.org/details/psychopaths-must-face-the-consequences-of-their-mass-murder

Michael Brown ● 19d71 Comments ● 4d

Random pic 21 September 2022

A Pelican Convention, St James's Park                     https://flic.kr/p/2nCVx2K

Michael Ixer ● 5d2 Comments ● 5d