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Random pic 18 March 2023

Putney Bridge                              https://flic.kr/p/27HWbgL

Michael Ixer ● 7d3 Comments ● 7d

WBC pro ULEZ expansion but no parking spaces for dockless bikes

Where are WBC parking spaces for dockless bikes?Richmond has them, why not Wandsworth?I get that they are a nuisance if not parked correctly, blocking pavements etc. So quite right that they should be removed if causing an obstruction.It would of course be better if the TFL scheme had dockless bikes just like the publicly funded ones in California. The Mayor should have checked them out, much more relevant than cannabis farms. Why doesn't the TFL scheme include dockless bikes BTW?In the absence of a public sector the private sector is providing a service. There is clearly a demand and would this demand not increase post ULEZ expansion? Is it not a means of transport that should be encouraged?Is there some sort of cycling snobbery or are the riders not the right voter demographic? What could explain the current situation?With the high theft rates within WBC and the ULEZ expansion soon, surely dockless bikes are here to stay?

Ed Robinson ● 8d0 Comments ● 8d

Curious how Fleur's meeting went last night?

Was wondering if it was all about cycling and walking, or if anyone stood up for those who can't do either and need to, from time to time, use their car?

Victoria Diamond ● 8d5 Comments ● 8d

Neurodiversity Celebration Week interview Friday at 4pm

At 4pm, as it's #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek catch me in conversation on KCFM Putney with Shazia Hussein from The Apprentice 2023 and proudly NeurodiverseWe will talk about #ADHD and #LordSugar and much more. From 4pm Friday on http://kcfm.liveTune in if you can!

Mark Phillips ● 8d0 Comments ● 8d

Front Page - Roehampton Dog Story

I am pleased to see a hefty fine was issued to a Roehampton resident because their dog was barking and causing “fear and anxiety” to other residents.  Action was taken under the Dog Bye Laws. Why don’t the Dog Bye Laws apply to all Council estates?  You have people moving into flats with American XL Bully dogs and other scary dogs, and it is causing fear and anxiety to long standing residents.  Time for the Council to update the Bye Laws and make them effective on all local authority estates.

Martine Guy ● 11d44 Comments ● 8d

Random pic 17 March 2023

Yeomen of the Guard; curtain call at the ENO                                 https://flic.kr/p/2o4rabx

Michael Ixer ● 9d0 Comments ● 9d

Random pic 16 March 2023

The Natural History Museum                        https://flic.kr/p/2nXJesL

Michael Ixer ● 10d1 Comments ● 9d

Rogers & Burton Solicitors

Used to be Cresswells in Sheen near the garden centre in Sheen. I know that office is shut and it moved to Vineyard Path, Mortlake near the Brewery. But if anybody used these solicitors, please google Rogers & Burton, as they may have your paperwork. Just found out they have just down and there are phone numbers who to ring as an intervention company has taken over, they are telling you to find another Solicitor, also who to contact for compensation.

Barbara Stevens ● 10d3 Comments ● 10d

Ring Doorbells

I know that there are a lot of Ring Doorbells around Putney, and the neighbourhood police seem keen on them - although they would note that other doorbell devices are available besides Amazon's. There's rumours Ring or one of their suppliers have been hacked, although Ring are not saying much about it; perhaps they don't know?https://www.vice.com/en/article/qjvd9q/ransomware-group-claims-hack-of-amazons-ringAs some security experts have been joking on LinkedIn "I've still got a door knocker" …I expect it will hit mainstream news soon if it's true and I'm sure with all those doorbells installed in the UK and EU they'd have to notify the ICO and EU regulators to meet GDPR requirements if it s correct.

Michael Ixer ● 10d6 Comments ● 10d

Front page

Lady on the front page, the price her rent is going up is disgraceful. Carlton Drive, Retirement Home. Going up £100 a week.

Barbara Stevens ● 11d10 Comments ● 10d

No 6th episode of David Attenborough's "Wild Isles"

No sixth episode for Sir David Attenborough’s Wild Isles, BBC saysThe broadcaster denied accusations that it had pulled a sixth episode of the new nature series because of fears of a political backlash.....  Five episodes, starting tomorrow, will be broadcast.  The sixth, however:...."A further instalment, called Save Our Wild Isles, is to be broadcast on iPlayer at a future date, which shows the damage being wrought on our local wildlife and includes controversial topics such as rewilding.A Guardian report earlier on Friday claimed that it was originally intended as a sixth episode of the Wild Isles series, and that it had been pulled to avoid criticism from Tory MPs and right-wing newspapers."https://www.independent.co.uk/climate-change/news/bbc-david-attenborough-wwf-rspb-open-university-b2298430.htmlHmmmmmmmmm!!!!!!!

Ivonne Holliday ● 14d20 Comments ● 10d

Random pic 15 March 2023

Entering Lauderdale House, Highgate…                                   https://flic.kr/p/2o236L9

Michael Ixer ● 11d0 Comments ● 11d

Random pic 14 March 2023

"Sheet" music in the 21 century                 https://flic.kr/p/2nZvixR

Michael Ixer ● 12d2 Comments ● 11d

Anger over the ULEZ

Front page of Forum.

Barbara Stevens ● 22d83 Comments ● 12d

Gary Lineker biased remarks unacceptable, BBC says

Is this pushing "bias" a bit too far?  Lioneker presents a football programme, not a news programme!!!https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-64889868

Ivonne Holliday ● 17d143 Comments ● 12d

BBC R4 today at 12.30

For those who missed it, I thought that the News Quiz last night at 6.30 on R4 was a pretty good show in a difficult time. As in really funny (good team).

David Ainsworth ● 14d7 Comments ● 12d

Random pic 13 March 2023

TfL does Halloween (October 17)                         https://flic.kr/p/2k1pDbj

Michael Ixer ● 13d0 Comments ● 13d

Random pic 12 March 2023

The Home of Marshall Amplifiers, near Ealing            https://flic.kr/p/2h5K1h4

Michael Ixer ● 14d0 Comments ● 14d

Concerned about ULEZ, LTNs and 15 minute cities?Join us this Sunday 12 March 730pm, St Mary's Church

No to Zoning! Concerned about low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs), the ever-expanding ULEZ and the 15-minute cities being piloted in Oxford and Canterbury? These are the first steps towards the UN Agenda 2030 "human permitted development corridors" and S.M.A.R.T cities. Join us to find out more:Sunday 12th March, 730pmSt Mary's Church HallPutney Bridge, SW15We will have speakers, Alan Millar #Together and Ed Gregory who has a crowd-funded legal action against the London-wide ULEZ expansion. They will provide awareness of the issues at stake and offer advice on ways in which we can work together to combat the hindrance of man and woman's lawful right to travel.Entry by *cash* donation> £5 on the door.We look forward to seeing you!https://togetherdeclaration.org/https://t.me/southlondonmultihubOr contact: covacc@proton.me

Lydia Tapping ● 15d30 Comments ● 14d

Lord Sugar still working for the BBC?

"Furious row after Lord Sugar tweets image depicting Jeremy Corbyn sat in a car next to HITLER as Labour anti-Semitism woes deepen"https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5564481/Lord-Sugar-tweets-image-depicting-Jeremy-Corbyn-sat-car-HITLER.htmlBBC impartiality really?

David Ainsworth ● 14d5 Comments ● 14d

Scale of the problem with Braverman

"The home secretary has said she will not apologise for her language, after a Holocaust survivor criticised her for describing migrants as an "invasion".Joan Salter, 83, confronted Suella Braverman during a meeting in her Fareham constituency on Friday.She said the home secretary's rhetoric reminded her of the language the Nazis used to justify murdering her family.But Ms Braverman said her language demonstrated the "scale of the problem" with illegal migration."https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-64282961"I won't apologise for the language that I have used to demonstrate the scale of the problem."But Lineker must withdraw his tweet and promise to curb himself. He is not permitted to "demonstrate the scale of the problem".

David Ainsworth ● 15d6 Comments ● 14d

Stanley Johnson

Is he up for the knighthood for services to wifebeating or to groping? Or bringing up his son to be a compulsive liar. Just asking like.

Michael Winstanley ● 18d16 Comments ● 14d

BBC impartiality

Both sides? She just HAD TO intervene.https://twitter.com/brendamcdnot56/status/1634275865382068225/photo/1"Fiona Bruce is ‘deeply sorry’ after calling Stanley Johnson’s domestic abuse ‘one off’"https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/10/fiona-bruce-sorry-for-domestic-abuse-comment-on-question-time-18423907/Running scared.

David Ainsworth ● 14d0 Comments ● 14d

Random pic 11 March 2023

Are the geeks visiting the Digital Transformation and Unified Comunications exhibition supposed to be flying drones instead of talking to sales people and attending seminars?             https://www.flickr.com/gp/m-j-i/HQ733qCd7r

Michael Ixer ● 15d0 Comments ● 15d

Did anybody know this?

Keir_Starmer:-"My dad worked in a factory - he was a toolmaker. And my mum was a nurse".On the other hand, did anybody not know this?

David Ainsworth ● 21d10 Comments ● 15d

London Assembly - Investigation on road use charging

Apologies for this late post, but I learnt about this investigation 30 minutes ago.Please see the link below and the questions to be answered for this investigation.The deadline:  TODAY!!!!https://www.london.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2023-02/Road%20User%20Charging%20-%20Call%20for%20Evidence%20_0.pdf

Ivonne Holliday ● 15d5 Comments ● 15d

Random pic 10 March 2023

Waterloo Station                     https://flic.kr/p/LMC6i7

Michael Ixer ● 16d1 Comments ● 15d

Random pic 9 March 2023

George Bernard Shaw, The Tate Britain Members Room       https://flic.kr/p/2nE5K7V

Michael Ixer ● 17d0 Comments ● 17d

Where is the outrage after the recent Hancock WhatsApp revelations?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ecp3loluZQQ

John Lambert ● 18d8 Comments ● 17d

Matt Hancock

I mean, really, would you choose Matt Hancock to manage an important area of a "generations-long worldwide conspiracy"? A chap who didn't even know where the security cameras were in his own workplace and got himself on film canoodling?A chap who gave 100,000 WhatsApp messages covering the Covid period to a known anti-lockdown, very attractive journalist?Or is that all part of "the plan" too?Oh pull the other one!....................................“Alice laughed. 'There's no use trying,' she said. 'One can't believe impossible things.'I daresay you haven't had much practice,' said the Queen. 'When I was your age, I always did it for half-an-hour a day. Why, sometimes I've believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast."

David Ainsworth ● 17d6 Comments ● 17d

lee anderson

Great.New presenter on GBNews  Lovely to hear people who don't waffle.

Barbara Shillabeer ● 18d3 Comments ● 17d

Random pic 8 March 2023

Avian reflection on the Thames                  https://flic.kr/p/2nYGun3

Michael Ixer ● 18d4 Comments ● 17d

Porpoise

Another porpoise/dolphin in the river by Harrods Depository.

Freddie Francis ● 18d3 Comments ● 17d

ID cards

I have no official ID  No current passport, and not likely to have one and no driving licence  Barclays were playing silly idiots and would not accept my Freedom Pass, which was current and the photo was the same as in my expired passport.  They really weree intransigent  I eventually contacted Justine Greening and the next day Barclays were on the phone apologizing..Apparently there is a list of over a dozen things that they can use , if they are so inclined.  I actually have a good relationship with Barclays now but for a time it certainly wasn't

Barbara Shillabeer ● 20d21 Comments ● 18d

Random pic 7 March 2023

Ancient Greeks: science and wisdom, at the Science Museum. The second known oldest mechanical calendar in the world- a Byzantine sundial-calendar 400-600 CE. This and the Antikythera mechanism were possibly modelled on an earlier astronomical model by Archimedes which has not survived.        https://flic.kr/p/2n4jZ7K     

Michael Ixer ● 19d2 Comments ● 18d

Begum Loses Appeal

Good! Shamima Begum will not be allowed to return to the UK, the Special Immigration Appeals Commission has ruled. The court decided to dismiss the 23-year-old's appeal on all grounds. The judgment means she will not able to win back her British passport and it leaves her very much in limbo. Rejecting the IS bride's appeal essentially dismisses the argument put forward by her lawyers that she was a victim of child trafficking, Sky News correspondent Ashna Hurynag said.

Sue Hammond ● 31d112 Comments ● 19d

Independent's, like florist at Station really struggling. Buy locally!

If you're buying flowers, do support our local independent's, such as the florist at the station. They're struggling, and we don't want to lose them. They're just one example. Try not to buy online if you can find it locally.

Putney Society ● 19d1 Comments ● 19d

GONG FOR DAD

I see Boris Johnson is trying to get his father (Stanley) knighted. He got his brother into the Lords. Can't somebody put a stop to such follies?

Alexander MacLeod ● 19d4 Comments ● 19d

London 'pay as you drive' charges to be investigated

The London assembly transport committee is currently undertaking an investigation into 'smart road user charging', also known as 'road pricing' or 'pay-as-you-drive', which TfL is considering as a result of its most recent consultation.https://www.mylondon.news/news/how-london-pay-you-drive-26364709You might get your wish Ed!

Matt Palmer ● 24d21 Comments ● 19d

Random pic 6 March 2023

Sculpture, Holland Park                         https://flic.kr/p/VnYQWY

Michael Ixer ● 20d0 Comments ● 20d

Random pic 5 March 2023

Gaby's Deli (once Jeremy Corbyn's favourite restaurant): hummus and falefal with a mixed deli veggie salad, April '17. It was great for an after theatre supper but, sadly, now a souvenir shop                              https://flic.kr/p/2kWb6tt
                                                   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaby%27s_Deli

Michael Ixer ● 21d0 Comments ● 21d

The Worst Care Homes in England - Mail Online

The MailOnline has listed the worst carehomes in England, according to the CQC that inspects carehomes. I am really shocked to see that Viera Gray House, Barnes is on the list, rated Inadequate.  When we used it for respite and this is about 10 years ago, I thought it was wonderful.  What has happened? Lyle House is rated Requires Improvement.  Yes I would definitely agree with that one.

Martine Guy ● 21d1 Comments ● 21d

Random pic 4 March 2023

Bird on a rail ...                             https://flic.kr/p/2nWb4Bh

Michael Ixer ● 22d0 Comments ● 22d

Sue Gray?

What difference will she notice, working for Keir Starmer's Labour?

David Ainsworth ● 22d11 Comments ● 22d

Random pic 3 March 2023

Toronto - The Pasture at the TD Centre - 7 bronze urban cows.                             https://flic.kr/p/2k1xaAT

Michael Ixer ● 23d2 Comments ● 22d

Duh Matt!

I'd say that Matt Hancock handing over 100,000 of his WhatsApp messages to journalist Isabel Oakeshott may not be his brightest idea really.https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/isabel-oakeshott-matt-hancock-daily-telegraph-brexit-ndas-b2291971.htmlWhat on earth influenced his choice of co-writer? Blowed if I know.

David Ainsworth ● 24d24 Comments ● 22d

Baby

So sad they have found the remains of the baby of the couple arrested in Brighton.

Barbara Stevens ● 24d3 Comments ● 23d

khan and tomatoes

Hasn't he anything better to rant about than tomatoes, or lack of them? All down to Brexit , obviously. What a wally.

Barbara Shillabeer ● 25d25 Comments ● 23d

Random pic 2 March 2023

Hebden Bridge station                          https://flic.kr/p/Hc11db

Michael Ixer ● 24d0 Comments ● 24d

This is unforgivable!

NHS battles sewage leaks as repair backlog growsSewage leaks are causing hospitals a host of problems as the backlog in repairs and maintenance grows.Hospitals in England reported patients slipping on sewage, staff becoming ill, and leaks in A&E departments, cancer wards and maternity units.It comes after the repairs backlog grew by 11% in the past year to a total of £10.2bn.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-64653482

Ivonne Holliday ● 36d34 Comments ● 24d

Council Tax - freeze!

https://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/freezethat a big surprise, I guess they are digging deep into the reserves?Social Care Levy up 2%

Adam Tripp ● 31d20 Comments ● 24d

Random pic 1 March 2023

Sphinx, moggie style (Jan '11) - Alf says: "remember, ancient Egyptians worshipped cats"                          https://flic.kr/p/9aA6mr

Michael Ixer ● 24d0 Comments ● 24d

Northern Ireland Brexit deal: Deal or no deal?

There seems to have been some compromises by the EU.Business in Northern Ireland can continue to grow.Good for the UK it seems.Good on Sunak for trying I hope it succeeds.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-64790193Of course a UK Norway/Swiss type deal would be better but Labour and the Conservatives do not want that.

Ed Robinson ● 26d18 Comments ● 25d

Go for it! Make my day!

"Boris Johnson interested in applying for post of NATO Secretary-General"23 February 2023 BwahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaMake it so!

David Ainsworth ● 26d5 Comments ● 25d

F for Flower

Wanted to post a positive message in the doom and gloom of February: a new business has set up on the patio in front of the Taj Mahal restaurant, on the Upper Richmond Road. It's called , "F for Flower" and has beautiful, good quality flowers and plants. The owner is helpful and delightful, knowledgeable about his plants and flowers. I love the idea of businesses sharing premises - the restaurant is open in the evenings.It happens in Scandinavian countries but not so often here.Go and take a look. It's a bright splash of colour on that stretch of road, just before the turn off into Oxford Road.

Sue Buck ● 26d1 Comments ● 25d

Random pic 28 February 2023

The London Falefel festival, May 2015                    https://flic.kr/p/GBRUHE

Michael Ixer ● 25d2 Comments ● 25d

Rights of Disabled People on Public Transport

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/rights-of-disabled-passengers-on-transport

Philippa Bond ● 41d3 Comments ● 25d

Lacy Road Display

I wanted to cheer when I walked down Lacy Road this afternoon and saw a display of British and Ukrainian flags attached to the railings of the abandoned parklet (cost £5000 to erect) outside Gails...Initiative indeed!

Miles Thompson ● 26d3 Comments ● 25d

TfL consultation on changes to 485 bus

https://haveyoursay.tfl.gov.uk/bus-route-485Changes are planned to start in March.  Bus diverted to serve Osiers Road and the Wandsworth Riverside development in both directions.

Adrian Pearce ● 45d3 Comments ● 26d