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Manor Lane Richmond

As we were coming home from Sainsbury's this afternoon, going towards the Upper Rich Rd. A young lady riding her bike on the pavement with the child carriage behind her pulling it. Well we laughed but wasn't really funny. Good job she was on the pavement, because the lady kept riding and the carriage became loose and the chilling were left behind, she got all down the road till she noticed, she had left her children behind. It was a good job she wasn't cycling in the road.  So there not that safe.

Barbara Stevens ● 10d5 Comments ● 5d

Random pic 25 October 2024

Feeding time, St Enoch Square pigeons, Glasgow https://flic.kr/p/2qgjNwE

Michael Ixer ● 5d0 Comments ● 5d

Another Betting Arcade Planned for Putney High Street

Putney High Street is full of fast food shops, vape shops and nail bars. I have lived in Putney for nearly 10 years and have seen the Putney High Street deteriorate to the seedy mess it is today. We don't need another gambling establishment on the high street and I urge people to have their say by commenting on planning application 2024/2402 on Wandsworth Council's planning explorer.

Darren Harrison ● 6d5 Comments ● 6d

That's part of the savings gone

My wife and I have today received separate letters informing us of the loss of the fuel allowance.1st class post  cost 11million comes to a hefty chunk of the so called savings.Is there anyone who has failed to hear about this on the news in the last 8 weeks?

Andy Pike ● 14d40 Comments ● 6d

Random pic 24 October 2024

Chapel of the Holy Shroud, Turin https://flic.kr/p/2qkM7xw

Michael Ixer ● 6d0 Comments ● 6d

Random pic 23 October 2024

Sunset between Putney and Fulham Bridges https://flic.kr/p/2qdfHf4

Michael Ixer ● 7d1 Comments ● 7d

Accident

Outside R.Dyas in the High Street, a lorry in front of a bus with a long load on top.  The bus driver obviously didn't see it, some sort of long metal ladder, it went right into the top window at the front of the bus. About lunch time today.

Barbara Stevens ● 7d1 Comments ● 7d

Random pic 22 October 2024

Roman legionary long shield: scutum (British Museum exhibition) https://flic.kr/p/2pViTG7Legionary defence
Despite the countless made, this is the only complete surviving Roman legionary long shield (scutum). It is from Rome's Syrian frontier, where the dry climate preserved the wood and its remarkable painted leather surface, but its semi-cylindrical shape is now more curled.On a military red background are Roman victory and regimental motifs including an eagle with a laurel wreath, winged Victories and a lion. Soldiers painted their shields for personal and unit recognition in a variety of designs. The centre hole is missing its metal boss.
Wood, leather and bronze
Dura-Europos, Syria
Early AD 200s
Yale University Art Gallery, Yale-French Excavations at Dura-Europos
[Text from BM exhibition label]

Michael Ixer ● 8d1 Comments ● 8d

Putin's pussy?

I see that Starmer has brought in a Siberian kitten to Downing Street. He reneged on his promise to his children to get a good British choice, a German Shepherd dog, instead choosing, quite blatantly, an animal "Originating from Russia, Siberian cats have long and fluffy coats to protect from the cold." And doubtless snow on their paws.Siberia - known for centuries as a a place of prison camps and exile. So much for his pretence of being a Tory!

David Ainsworth ● 9d32 Comments ● 8d

URR Closed by East Putney station

In both directions. White low loader apparently hit National Rail bridge and dislodged vehicle it was carrying. Tube OK.Blue low loader is recovery vehicle but heard TfL personal "that's not going under my tube bridge "!
https://www.flickr.com/photos/67224022@N00/albums/72177720321401739

Michael Ixer ● 9d5 Comments ● 9d

Incident in Front of East Putney Tube Station

From what I’ve heard, a lorry was reversing/turning and accidentally hit one of the bridges over URR.  It is the rail bridge that you never see trains on.  URR closed in both directions close to the station, but the tube station is open and the tube is working. If this photo comes out clearly, you can see construction equipment has fallen off the back of the lorry onto the pavement.

Martine Guy ● 9d0 Comments ● 9d

Kier Pays Back Freebies

PM stumps up £6,000 to cover cost of Taylor Swift tickets and high-end clothing for wife Victoria - as top donor Lord Alli is probed by House of Lords watchdog over 'non-registration of interestsSo, #FreeGearKeir who claims he did nothing wrong by accepting freebies from his billionaire mate Lord Alli. Lying much?? 🤥It comes after Sir Keir and other Cabinet members faced weeks of criticism for accepting tens of thousands of pounds worth of freebies from wealthy donors.The PM has committed to overhauling hospitality rules for ministers to ensure better transparency about what is provided following the backlash.Sir Keir's move came shortly after it was disclosed that one of his top donors, Lord Waheed Alli, is being probed by a House of Lords watchdog over 'alleged non-registration of interests'.The House of Lords Commissioners for Standards said the millionaire businessman was being investigated over possible breaches of peers' code of conduct.https://mol.im/a/13917083

Sue Hammond ● 28d88 Comments ● 9d

Random pic 21 October 2024

Fulham Broadway after the Chelsea match https://flic.kr/p/2qjgCpD

Michael Ixer ● 9d0 Comments ● 9d

Guttering

I seem to have lots of detritus in my guttering including no doubt some old bird nests and lots of moss. The 3rd floor gutters are very high so presumably need a specialist company with long ladders to come and empty/clear them. Is there a local company that can be recommended before the winter sets in?

John Geoffries ● 10d2 Comments ● 10d

Random pic 20 October 2024

Lake Geneva https://flic.kr/p/2j2Bcfo

Michael Ixer ● 10d1 Comments ● 10d

Random pic 18 October 2024

Waterloo Station https://flic.kr/p/2qj2EWy

Michael Ixer ● 12d1 Comments ● 11d

Watcha Gonna Do Starmer?

114 Muslim Labour councillors have written to the Prime Minister calling for an immediate arms embargo to Israel.In an open letter, the cohort of elected Labour politicians call for their own party leader Sir Keir Starmer to impose "an immediate and complete suspension of arms sales to Israel".Coordinated by the Labour Muslim Network, the letter says "we must not be complicit in these clear violations of international humanitarian law"."It is our moral obligation to act now."https://www.lbc.co.uk/news/over-100-muslim-labour-councillors-keir-starmer-halt-arms-sales-israel/Labour is already in thrall to its Union paymasters so will Starmer be dancing to the Muslim tune next?

Sue Hammond ● 12d2 Comments ● 11d

3,100 children aged under five have been killed in Gaza - Save the Children

"The occupied Palestinian territory is now ranked as the deadliest place in the world for children: about 30% of the 11,300 identified children killed in Gaza were younger than five and Gaza currently has the highest rates of child malnutrition globally.""GAZA, 10 October 2024 – At least 3,100 children aged under five have been killed in Gaza with other under-fives at risk from severe malnutrition as the conflict shatters the start of Palestinian children’s lives, Save the Children said.About 30% of the 11,300 identified children killed in Gaza between last October and 31 August were younger than five, according to a newly published breakdown of the ages of about 34,000 people whose deaths have been verified by Gaza’s Ministry of Health. Of those about 710 were babies aged under 12 months. Another 2,800 children killed have yet to be identified.""Of those about 710 were babies aged under 12 months."

David Ainsworth ● 20d34 Comments ● 11d

Random pic 19 October 2024

Secure email. Is that a new type of IP packet? https://flic.kr/p/2kKfapR

Michael Ixer ● 11d1 Comments ● 11d

Charlwood Rd dumping ground

I wonder how useful those mini recycle centres are on Charlwood Road just off URR. Often when I pass in the morning it seems vans have used them as an excuse to dump all manner of crap in the area around them. Sounds like it's a green light for fly tipping "I was just leaving it all near the collection boxes".

John Geoffries ● 15d23 Comments ● 11d

Putney Bridge RoadWorks Cont'd

As I witnessed yet another near accident last night at Putney Bridge due to the chaos which the roadworks continue to cause I reflected upon the naivety of Wandsworth Council in thinking that such complicated renovations would not result in major disruption given that Hammersmith Bridge remains closed and that all the major routes in and out of Putney would be affected by the work. A most extraordinary thing is the odd synchronicity of the traffic lights which may surprise unwary pedestrians who attempt to cross the road as well as helping to cause queues in all directions. Residents and visitors to Putney either in a vehicle or on foot please take care when encountering the mess by St Mary's!

Miles Thompson ● 11d0 Comments ● 11d

Putney Postman

Front page of forum, has been done for indecent images of children, the road in the picture looks like Deodar Rd.

Barbara Stevens ● 15d12 Comments ● 12d

Dugard Butchers and larder.

To open on the old Mountain warehouse site, in PHS.

Barbara Stevens ● 24d10 Comments ● 12d

UK apology sought for British war crimes in Palestine

"The people of al-Bassa got their lesson in imperial brutality when the British soldiers came after dawn.Machine guns mounted on Rolls Royce armoured cars opened fire on the Palestinian village before the Royal Ulster Rifles arrived with flaming torches and burned homes to the ground.Villagers were rounded up while troops later herded men onto a bus and forced them to drive over a landmine which blew up, killing everyone on board.A British policeman photographed the scene as women tended to the remains of their dead, before maimed body parts were buried in a pit.It was the autumn of 1938 and UK forces were facing a rebellion in Palestine, under British control after the defeat two decades earlier of the Ottoman Empire.Britain's raid on al-Bassa was part of a declared policy by the local commander of "punitive" action against entire Palestinian villages - this one after a roadside bomb had killed four British soldiers - regardless of any evidence over who was responsible.""The atrocity was revealed in accounts by soldiers and villagers decades after the UK left. It now forms part of a file being brought to the British government seeking accountability for Palestinians subjected to alleged war crimes by UK forces.The petition, involving a 300-page dossier of evidence, asks for a formal acknowledgement and apology for abuses during the period of British rule in Palestine from 1917 until 1948, after which Britain rapidly withdrew and the State of Israel was declared.A BBC review of the historical evidence involved includes details of arbitrary killings, torture, the use of human shields and the introduction of home demolitions as collective punishment. Much of it was conducted within formal policy guidelines for UK forces at the time or with the consent of senior officers."https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-63145992British rule in Palestine 1917-1948 weakened the majority population and vastly strengthened the incoming minority.

David Ainsworth ● 19d21 Comments ● 13d

Random pic 17 October 2024

The seagull eyeing up pizza for supper https://flic.kr/p/2q3Z272

Michael Ixer ● 13d0 Comments ● 13d

Random pic 16 October 2024

Brick Lane https://flic.kr/p/2qd1U19

Michael Ixer ● 15d2 Comments ● 13d

A freebie BY Starmer

"An undercover police officer has admitted that he spied on Keir Starmer while he was a radical barrister, a public inquiry has heard.The police spy has said that he accessed confidential details of the legal advice that Starmer was giving to two environmentalist campaigners in the well-known McLibel case in the early 1990s.The contents of the advice were then relayed by the spy to his managers in a covert Scotland Yard unit, the inquiry was told on Tuesday."And, somehow, that information got through to McDonalds.But, of course, Starmer has now changed utterly, despite that "education".https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2024/oct/15/undercover-policeman-admits-spying-on-keir-starmer-when-he-was-a-barrister

David Ainsworth ● 15d3 Comments ● 15d

New Forest Primary School Update

On Friday 6 September, Roehampton Church Forest School celebrated the official status opening of their Forest School. The Bishop of Kingston, Fleur Anderson MP and Colin Cooper, Chief Executive (Wandsworth and Putney Commons), were welcomed by staff, children, families, Headteacher, Lynn Anderson, and governors for this special occasion.In the church service, Fleur Anderson MP, who read the gospel, shared: “There are so many opportunities in connecting children to the heath and nature through the forest school, including to their health. This is a fantastic initiative by the school”. The Early Years Leader talked about the joy and learning some children in Nursery, Reception and Year Six had already experienced in the forest school. This year, the School will be delivering Forest School learning across all year groups. The school will provide a fully inclusive and engaging forest school experience, with exciting outdoor learning opportunities. Carefully planned by Level 3 trained Forest School staff, sessions develop, compliment and extend the curriculum. the beauty and inspiring opportunities of nature.Please note that there are two remaining open days where you can come along and see a live demonstration of Forest School. The first is on this coming Friday, 18 October and the second is on Friday 22 November. The time of each session is from 09.30 to 10.30am.If interested, you can reserve a place by contacting the School:-245, Roehampton LaneRoehamptonLondonSW15 4AATel: 020 8788 8650Email: info@roehampton.wandsworth.sch.uk

Ted White ● 15d0 Comments ● 15d

PUTNEY ROADS

Putney Bridge is causing so much trouble, our road has been blocked with traffic since 6.30 this morning. The dustmen men were going to leave our road as so much traffic. Also Putney Bridge Rd, Upper Richmond Road, Lower Richmond Rd. It's been at a stand still. Even though vehicles are not meant to come into Charlewood Road they are, from 7 - 10 am. Chelverton is completely blocked, nobody can get out of the road.

Barbara Stevens ● 15d3 Comments ● 15d

Random pic 15 October 2024

Promoting Housing, Dresden https://flic.kr/p/2qbMuWD

Michael Ixer ● 16d0 Comments ● 16d

Hammersmith Bridge Closure.

Full story front page.

Barbara Stevens ● 16d1 Comments ● 16d

Starmer~ Important Interview On 30th July 2024 ~ Must Watch!

Just 3 months ago Starmer was extolling the importance of the WFA!  Insincere crap from him just to get elected.😡 The lying slime-ball !🤬https://youtu.be/WU161I82QY4?si=UZqa0ZHxzeOcqRwd

Sue Hammond ● 21d16 Comments ● 16d

Random pic 14 October 2024

Monument to the Unknown Artist - “Do not applaud, just throw money”, By Greyworld Artist collective. Near the Tate Modern.https://flic.kr/p/2qdhs4k

Michael Ixer ● 17d1 Comments ● 16d

Asda

Not long got back, we left a bit of shopping in a trolley and walked out. Told Security on the door and another Assistant standing there, about all the queues.  On the Self Scan, on the ordinary tills, also self checkout. They said they didn't know where everybody had come from. It was like they thought it was the end of the world.  I mean about 40 waiting for self checkout, 8 or more for each maned till. They staff said we can't do anything complain to Head Office.  What are they going to do. It was unbelievable.

Barbara Stevens ● 17d1 Comments ● 16d

Random pic 13 October 2024

The De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea https://flic.kr/p/2oDwhcF

Michael Ixer ● 18d9 Comments ● 17d

He misses again

FreegearKeir has once again miss poke ( as no 10 put it) . He claimed his uncle was on board a british ship torpedoed during the falklands war. NO british ships were torpedoed.His uncle was actually on HMS Antelope that sunk the day after it was hit by a bomb that didnt explode, but exploded the following day killing the UXB officers trying to disarm it.

Andy Pike ● 20d5 Comments ● 17d

Random pic 11 October 2024

Chartered Accountants’ Hall, 1 Moorgate Place, London, EC2R 6EA https://flic.kr/p/2oNQwbw

Michael Ixer ● 19d3 Comments ● 18d

Meanwhile horrendous slaughter in Sudan by Arabs is ignored

A most depressing read.Not just because of the barbarity shown but also how the leftist community of media and commentators are so selective over which incidents of violence involving and against blacks are worthy of identification and should be deplored and which ones are not.

John Hawkes ● 18d3 Comments ● 18d

Baby Loss Awareness Week

For informationIf you are wondering why some public buildings and shops are lit up pink and blue it's in support of BLAW.today is the start of 7 days of awareness culminating with a wave of light next Tuesdsy where people are asked to light a candle in their windows at 7pm for an hour to send a wave of light to our Angel's that ran on before us.Charities in the field combine to celebrate the lost souls. Tommy's, Sands, The lullaby trust etc.Would be grateful if anyone spots a building lit up in pink and blue to post on here so we can measure support.

Andy Pike ● 21d5 Comments ● 18d