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School child muggings

There have been an alarming number of serious threats to school children returning from school lately, including my son. There’s a lot going on in daylight in Putney high street demanding cash, phones and then when they get the phone they ask for their Apple passwords. Knives are threatened or in our particular case ‘I’m gonna f... you up’ This is only going to get worse if it goes unchecked. Please be vigilant and make sure, without causing undue worry, your child has a plan.

Adrian Bell ● 2594d10 Comments ● 2581d

Another nostalgia post

We were remembering tonight the stuff they used to pour down our throats as children. Malt extract, Milk of Magnesia, Syrup of Figs, Cod Liver Oil and all disgusting. Anyone else have anything to add? Are children still given these things?

Katrina Black ● 2584d24 Comments ● 2581d

It's Friday #2 ...

... and a good one from Matt ..

Michael Ixer ● 2581d1 Comments ● 2581d

It's Friday ...

... and another busy bee ...https://flic.kr/p/2hwFK1H

Michael Ixer ● 2581d1 Comments ● 2581d

Gold plated EU leader pensions

All these hugely intelligent Remainers that said we have to take 'no deal' off the table have been proved wrong.A few months ago we were told by the EU the deal on the table is the only deal. EU leaders said there will be NO MORE NEGOTIATION.Boris has used NO DEAL as his negotiating tool like any wise businessman would do.The threat of not getting their £39 billion was the reason they have budged.After all Michel Barnier, Jean-Claude Juncker and Guy Verhofstadt are all coming up to retirement age and they are worried the well is running dry and they may not get their gold plated pensions if we don't give them 39 billion.Congratulations Boris on getting them back round the table.Your tactics worked.

Paul Game ● 2582d19 Comments ● 2582d

If Brexit talks fail.

You could well be right Paul.  Not only rioting on the streets, is highly likely but one or two wannabee Guy Fawkes as well. Parliament is abysmal.

Barbara Shillabeer ● 2583d49 Comments ● 2582d

Brexit deal: Five reasons EU is happy with revised deal

The EU and UK have reached an agreement widely hailed by European leaders as a significant step. But the deal still has to get past the UK Parliament, so why does Europe appear so keen?https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-50088300

Ivonne Holliday ● 2582d0 Comments ● 2582d

TFL, District Line suspended tomorrow when 1m Peoples Vote march in London

So, at least 1m people expected to march through Central London tomorrow. Me and my family included. What does TFL do? Suspend the District Line.Bonkers.Nick

Nicholas Evans ● 2582d10 Comments ● 2582d

Bee extinction

It has been found that wireless tech and electromagnetic radiation alters bee behaviour producing biochemical changes and impacting bee reproduction which the world is dependant upon. Currently there is concern re the G5 mobile usage.  I have no doubts whatsoever that mobile users will not take this on board, much the same as air flight users.

Barbara Shillabeer ● 2582d3 Comments ● 2582d

time

So many people alter the thread and go 'off piste' to promote/provoke another discussion.  So I apologise for opening a new thread to answer a previous question.  The question roughly went ...were we Brexiteers stupidly unaware of the time it would take to unravel EU commitments.  To which I would reply, are XR campaigners  stupidly unaware of the time, expense and years it will take to concede to their demands? incidentally, I have been an activist with FoE for many ,many years , against fossil fuels, for windfarms, against the transport overseas for livestock etc.  It really is difficult to motivate people. ( see new thread for my latest project )

Barbara Shillabeer ● 2582d0 Comments ● 2582d

toe nails

I cant reach my toenails any more (blush) any ideas where I can go for help?  GP will not refer to a podiatrist. oh dear

jill curtis ● 2608d13 Comments ● 2582d

Is A Brexit Deal Imminent?

Well Varadkar is smiling. That's a first!😸Could this be IT at long last!?Irish PM Leo Varadkar 'now absolutely convinced' Boris Johnson wants Brexit deal after talks:http://news.sky.com/story/boris-johnson-and-irish-pm-meet-in-wedding-venue-for-last-ditch-brexit-talks-11832073 🤝UK negotiators propose 'pared-down' free trade agreement to end Brexit stalemate:http://news.sky.com/story/uk-negotiators-propose-pared-down-free-trade-agreement-to-end-brexit-stalemate-11832385?Everything crossed. 🙏🏻

Sue Hammond ● 2589d82 Comments ● 2582d

Brexit: "No deal tonight", UK government source says

A government source has told the BBC there will be "no deal tonight", as officials continue to work on the technical details in Brussels.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-50072748So, talks are not progressing much and the "easiest deal on earth" is proving not to be either...  Pfff

Ivonne Holliday ● 2583d17 Comments ● 2582d

Reliable gutter fixers

Hello - does anyone know of RELIABLE firm that fixes gutters in the Putney area? We had ours done last autumn by a ..... firm, and they're coming apart already (the gutters, not the firm - I wish!)

Herb Goldschmidt ● 2604d9 Comments ● 2582d

Will the Lib Dems take Putney at the next GE

It's going to be an interesting next GE.With Justine Greening stepping down and the Tory party still trying to deliver Brexit, will the majority of Putney Tories switch allegiances to the 'Bollox to Brexit' campaign.Jo Swinson has not only said she won't hold a 2nd referendum, she has come outright and said she will reverse and cancel Brexit without a 2nd vote.Im assuming many on this forum are behind this Brexit blocking anti Democrat, and if a poll were to be taken on this forum I think Swinson would probably get 80-90% support for cancelling Brexit.

Paul Game ● 2584d12 Comments ● 2582d

A Question on Crime Figures

On the home page this morning, there is an article on crime figures for the last year. This is part of the report:“... Thamesfield ... saw the second highest number of crimes in the period. There were 1,663 offences in the last year, including 35 drug offences, 8 possession of weapons offences and 21 sexual offences.”Does anyone know what the other 1,599 crimes were?

Catherine Schade ● 2582d1 Comments ● 2582d

XR Have Been Ordered To Stop Immediately!

Breaking news on LBC:The police have tonight ordered these anarchists to clear off completely from Trafalgar Square or they will all be arrested. Patience has run out and protesters will not be allowed to cripple London anymore.

Sue Hammond ● 2585d36 Comments ● 2583d

A fine bee ...

... busy in one of the troughs at Putney station 🙂https://flic.kr/p/2hsT6kA

Michael Ixer ● 2588d4 Comments ● 2583d

Norwich Council Estate Wins RIBA Stirling Prize!

https://www.architecture.com/knowledge-and-resources/knowledge-landing-page/norwich-council-estate-named-uks-best-new-building-2019-riba-stirling-prize-winnerhttps://www.architecture.com/awards-and-competitions-landing-page/awards/riba-regional-awards/riba-east-award-winners/2019/goldsmith-streetPassivhaus Buildings.  Wouldn't it be good if a lot more of the new building that we see going up around London was like this and paid good attention to the fact that we need buildings to be built to take account of climate change and allow for both low tech and high tech solutions.

Philippa Bond ● 2590d37 Comments ● 2583d

Worried parents

We are increasingly concerned about the rise in crime against school children in and around Putney. What can be done about it? Are there police who are able to patrol the streets 4-6 especially as the nights draw in? If there are plans to combat this rise in crime could you let us know please thanks

Bethan Deakins ● 2583d9 Comments ● 2583d