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On topic post about Putney

Nick G normally flags up new shops in Putney but he seems to have missed the excellent new fruit and veg shop recently opened next to the flower shop at Putney Railway station. Lets all support it.

Allen Bracchi ● 2716d4 Comments ● 2714d

The moon ...

... over the District line and sunset from Woodlands  Way

Michael Ixer ● 2715d0 Comments ● 2715d

Hunter Wellies Found

I’ve just found two pairs of wellies and some running gear on Earldom Road.  Looks like they were either left out of a car or stolen...It would be nice to return them to their owners.Message me if they are yours.

Charlotte Wainwright ● 2715d0 Comments ● 2715d

Bercow says no to prorrogation of Parliament

John Bercow has said no to prorogation of Parliament, as suggested by Raab, to ensure a no-deal Brexit by 31 October 2019. The possibility of prorogation has arisen as part of the Tory leadership contest - which will also choose the UK's next prime minister - as the candidates battle over their vision for Brexit. After Mr Raab made his comments to a leadership hustings on Wednesday, his fellow contender, International Development Secretary Rory Stewart, called the suggestion "unconstitutional" and "undemocratic", adding: "It wouldn't work. … The Leader of the House was asked to confirm that he had "no intention of suspending democracy in this country to facilitate that no-deal Brexit". Mr Stride said prorogation was "ultimately in the gift of the Queen", adding: "What I would say is, that I do think Her Majesty should be kept out of the politics of our Parliament." https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-48541352
I agree with John Bercow, Rory Stewartand Mr Stride..  

Ivonne Holliday ● 2715d1 Comments ● 2715d

Not specifically Putney (but neither are Brexit or Trump) ...

... but it is SW London and close by on the District line so might be of interest.

Michael Ixer ● 2715d2 Comments ● 2715d

Years and years

As we often vere off the local news and interests I wondered if anyone was watching Years and Years, a drama on BBC? Well worth the  licence fee to see sublime drama and excellent acting. It's written by Russell T Davies (Doctor Who) and the lead  actors incude Rory Kinnear and Russell Tovey. Also the wonderful Anne Reid.But for those faint of heart, be warned, Emma Thomson plays a major part as a female 'Farage'.There are 5 episodes on iplayer and the finale is next Tuesday night. When you're not watching the tennis obv.

Lucille Grant ● 2715d5 Comments ● 2715d

Portsmouth D-Day anniversary service

What a fantastic but emotional service today in memory of those who lost their lives.The sacrifice our ancestors made so we can live a better life, will never be forgotten.The political class, the loony left and the liberal MSM need to wake up and realise they fought for our rights, our democracy and above all our freedom.They didn't give their lives for the political class to give away our sovereignty!

Paul Game ● 2716d9 Comments ● 2715d

Beautiful day

Sun shining.  Birds singing.. lovely  Makes optimism easier.  Long may it last.  No politics today,please.

Barbara Shillabeer ● 2720d10 Comments ● 2716d

Why we want to keep high EU standards and not reduce them to India's standards

We keep being told the dangers of misusing antibiotics - taking them when they are not needed and not completing the course.  What is happening in India (and no doubt other countries) with the manufacture of these is also something we should be worried about.https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg24232310-900-how-antibiotic-resistance-is-driven-by-pharmaceutical-pollution/

Philippa Bond ● 2716d10 Comments ● 2716d

Not reported in UK press?

I just saw this article on the Queen's speech at the State banquet but do not recall seeing comments on this in the UK press.
The queen has to remain neutral on Trump, but one comment in an otherwise diplomatic speech surprised
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2019/06/04/queen-has-remain-neutral-trump-one-comment-an-otherwise-diplomatic-speech-surprised/?fbclid=IwAR1mYFmdo_zmIhM56H746nFSHyehzwo32I_z0R23ZvNfj5qFMu_bTbXBeCM&noredirect=on&utm_term=.2484cfac921d

Ivonne Holliday ● 2716d2 Comments ● 2716d

TfL confirms Putney/Roehampton/Barnes bus changes

From this Saturday72 withdrawn daytimes south of Hammersmith Bridge265 gets a near doubling of frequency Roehampton - Putney Bridge209 diverted to run Putney Bridge - Barnes and Mortlake via the Lower Richmond Road N33 and N72  will run via Lower Richmond Road to Putney Bridge and Hammersmithhttps://consultations.tfl.gov.uk/buses/46a08361/

Adrian Pearce ● 2737d12 Comments ● 2716d

BBC bias

I tend to ignore BBC bias  However the BBC on 6 o'clock news was particularly one-sided in that it spent an inordinate amount of time                                 on denigrating Trump and what protesters are going to do.  Totally agree he can be obnoxious and rides roughshod over accepted standards and idealistic points of view.  However US economy doing exceptionally well.This forum usually takes the view that the economy and subsequent consequences are what Brexiteers do not consider.On a more personal point of view, and no doubt I will be severely castigated, Khan has puffed up his ego to Blimp size.  What an insufferable, rude,person.  Not fit to represent London as a whole.

Barbara Shillabeer ● 2718d78 Comments ● 2716d

Rod Liddle: Brexit, BBC bias & the liberal elite

This interview hits the nail on the head of what a few of us have been talking about for several months.Rod Liddle, One of the few journalists who speaks the truth.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzJh3py3fJE

Paul Game ● 2717d14 Comments ● 2716d

Larry

Did Mayor Khan promise him some salmon? 🙂https://www.vox.com/2019/6/4/18651958/larry-cat-uk-trump-limo-may

Michael Ixer ● 2717d5 Comments ● 2717d

Change.UK Rapidly Falling Apart

It was never going to work anyway. Only one manifesto that was already bagged by the LibDems, and too many big egos. Gobby Soubry is the new leader. That will kill it off altogether.http://news.sky.com/story/six-change-uk-mps-quit-party-months-after-its-creation-11734775

Sue Hammond ● 2717d3 Comments ● 2717d

The Guardian newspaper

The Guardian in crisis: 'How Britain’s liberal bugle is destroying itself'.I have just been reading that the circulation of this newspaper has more than halved over the last decade to a mere 141,160 up to this current year.After a fairly recent re-branding that clearly didn't worked, how long can the Guardian carry on losing so much money?There are many articles online about this.The Link I've pasted from a while back was when the circulation was 164,163 so you can see it has fallen even further the last number of months.https://www.rt.com/op-ed/342075-guardian-crisis-britain-media/

Paul Game ● 2717d25 Comments ● 2717d

Putney towpath litterpicks: Saturday 8th and Thursday 20th June

As advertised in an article on the homepage, there will be an organised litterpick along the towpath this Saturday, 8th June.  Meet at Leaders Gardens at 10.30am to get gloves and bags, finishing at 12.30.If you're interested, please e-mail putneytt@outlook.com asap so they can arrange for the correct number of littergrabbers, gloves, and hoops for rubbish bags.  Children would need to bring their own gloves.For those who can’t make a weekend, another one is scheduled for Thursday 20th June, 10am – midday, again meeting at Leaders Gardens.I'll be there on Saturday as a volunteer, though am not affiliated to it.  It's fun, great for the environment, and a brilliant way to give something back to our local community.  Hope to see you there!

Clare Noeken ● 2717d1 Comments ● 2717d

Age UK, Wandsworth Fundraiser

Apologies for reposting this but I know how threads get buried on here!Still looking for raffle prizes/sponsors for my Age UK Fundraiser on November 9th.Booze, vouchers, anything gratefully accepted.Would also be great if we could find a local business who would be prepared to be our main sponsor and, in turn, benefit from the publicity.egan66@hotmail.co.ukThank you :)

Amanda Robart ● 2717d0 Comments ● 2717d

Delightful Guardian

not often I can say that!  Was watching Springwatch last night. A very lovely dedicated lady, who writes for the Guardian, talking about wildlife in suburban gardens and how to make yours wildlife friendly. I love people who are truly passionate about their subject.Beautiful to watch such enthusiasm and dedication

Barbara Shillabeer ● 2717d0 Comments ● 2717d

Anyone for cricket?

Watching the cricket match against South Africa, on and off.Just watched the most amazing catch by Stokes!  It was truly magnificent!Man of the match?  I hope so!

Ivonne Holliday ● 2722d11 Comments ● 2717d