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Jamie Oliver’s Business Collapse

I don’t think I was really that surprised to hear Jamie Oliver’s Restaurant Chain has gone out of business.We visited 2 of them and had the same experience.  Nice food, nice location, however the service was so slow nothing turned up for about half and hour.  When the food arrived, everyone was eating their food at different times.  Put us off ever going again.I like Jamie Oliver but I feel sorry for the staff.

Martine Guy ● 2730d7 Comments ● 2728d

Rubbish collections

This week the bin lorry neglected to pick up our rubbish and although I reported it on the 3 subsequent days it was still here at the weekend - so i took it myself to the dump this morning.Although they didn't have the courtesy to reply to any of the missed collection reports I did note on the website they say they wont lift rubbish bags out of wheelie bins - only regular dustbins - so I wonder if this is why ? Our rubbish was in wheelie bins, which they've been happily emptying for the last 6 months.We did use to have regular bins but got bored of the fact they always left the lids off and they frequently blew awayAnyone else had the same experience so I can get a feel for if this was a one off or a change in behaviour and so know what to expect this week ?

Nick Parker ● 2733d10 Comments ● 2728d

unforgivable actions by Teresa May

Further to the list given, on Farage for PM thread.  I was absolutely horrified and indeed frightened, that she has chosen to ignore advice given by MI5/6 re Huawei. As it happens I purchased a Huawei at the end of 2018. Roughly at that point in time Prince Charles cancelled all ties with his projects and Huawei. I had been reading for some time disquiet from America, not really surprising with their relationship with China, but also New Zealand and Australia. Why have a Security Service if you totally ignore advice ?.  The military weren't too impressed either. Perhaps with the chaos of everything I'm just getting paranoid. Notwithstanding, I've changed my mobile!

Barbara Shillabeer ● 2729d8 Comments ● 2729d

Huawei: China warns UK of investment blow to UK if 5G banned....

Here we go.  The fashion seems to be threats in politics....  :-( :-(  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-48377235

Ivonne Holliday ● 2729d0 Comments ● 2729d

Farage for PM

After the confirmatory vote today that a large majority of the country want to divorce the unaccountable EU, believe me this is just the start.The hopefully soon next GE will probably end in a hung parliament with possibly the Brexit party having a the largest share.Step forward Nigel with the keys to No10!The country is in desperate need of changing the corrupt 2 party system and today will mark the change of this.After the next GE the Liberal elite and their carefree Antifa children will finally be quietened down and all the treacherous MP's who are pushing a remain agenda even though their constituencies voted leave will lose their seats and bring democracy back to this born again country.Farage will be the first PM since Thatcher to stand up to the unelected bureaucrats in Brussels.It's amazing how all these articulate and intelligent Brexiteers have come forward to represent the Brexit party even though all the Brexiteers were meant to be thick and uneducated according to many Remainers!Woohoo....Bring it on!

Paul Game ● 2729d35 Comments ● 2729d

Orange sacks thinner than ever!!

Latest delivery of orange sacks has given us even thinner ones, that break very easily, so have had to double up, which surely makes it even more ridiculous. I don't know if there's already been a thread on this, but I'm going to make a complaint tomorrow. I'm sure there's been a saving to them, but we're going to go through twice as many at this rate.

Victoria Diamond ● 2731d10 Comments ● 2729d

Farage ~  Brexit Rally @Olympia ~ 21st May

Yesterday evening was The Brexit Party's final rally before the election and he chose to hold it in London, a bold move considering the Capital is Remain Central. The media has questioned the Party's source of funding and made slurs against Farage by implying some illegality has taken place, a popular bandwagon which has been eagerly jumped on by several posters on this forum. Gordon Brown also got involved and asked the Electoral Commission to investigate where the funds have come from. Inspectors from the EC swooped on The Brexit Party office yesterday and found no irregularities. Farage made reference to this in his rally speech last night; here is the YT link if anybody is interested:https://youtu.be/pJELrUnbi8A

Sue Hammond ● 2730d17 Comments ● 2729d

Vince Cable/Guy Verhofstadt pact

Did anyone see or read about their publicised campaign rally last week in Camden?I've never seen so many white people in one place before.This is why the diversity of the Brexit party is the only way forward for this country!

Paul Game ● 2729d0 Comments ● 2729d

Don't vote Tory today

Don't vote Tory today because your local MP Justine Greening hasn't kept her promise and is undemocratic.The Tory manifesto clearly promises to implement the result of referendum of 2016.In parliament Justine has been campaigning for a 2nd peoples vote and doing all she can to STOP Brexit from happening. Disgraceful!

Paul Game ● 2729d10 Comments ● 2729d

resignation

Andrea Leadsom resigned.  I'm totally confused.  Does that mean there will be a new Leader of the house of Commons ?

Barbara Shillabeer ● 2730d4 Comments ● 2729d

If the bridge stays closed to cars vans and buses - how about this:

eCargo Bike Grant Fund Information pack v4.pdf

Philippa Bond ● 2734d3 Comments ● 2730d

May Set To Resign Tonight?

Strong rumours in Westminster according by SKY News correspondent, and just reported on LBC.

Sue Hammond ● 2730d3 Comments ● 2730d

EU MEP elections tomorrow, Thursday 23rd May, 7am – 10pm

When are you planning to vote?  Before the morning school run?  On the way to work?  Mid-morning, while the baby is napping?  After the school run, with the kids in tow?  On the way home?  After dinner?Polling stations are open from 7am to 10pm.  You don’t need to take your polling card with you.  You can take a postal vote and put it in the ballot box if you haven’t already sent it.Older people are much more likely to vote, as they probably have less to juggle.  Every vote does count.  Set yourself a reminder.  Have a say in your future, or somebody else will.

Clare Noeken ● 2730d1 Comments ● 2730d

Seasonal thought for this month?

"Ne'er cast a clout till May be out".Which will come first?

David Ainsworth ● 2730d0 Comments ● 2730d

Environmental friendly motoring


Good to see use being made (in Carlton Drive) of one of the new street light charging points 🙂

Michael Ixer ● 2740d28 Comments ● 2730d

Common sense out of the window!

The Independent published a video entitled:  The Queen said we were better in the EU.  You read the article and it relates to a speech she gave in 1988 where she said the future of the UK is in Europe.  Maggie Thatcher was our PM then and the EU then did not exist.  Words fail me.
I was just reading the news on BBC News website which states that Lord Heseltine has had the Conservative Whip withdrawn because he openly said he will be voting for the Lib Dems....  Question:  Should they not be more worried about the reasons why he is voting this way as opposed to forcing a line of thought in Third Reich or Mussolini style of politics?  Words continue to fail me. We all know we have different points of view that should be respected.  Mis-reporting or draconian reactions are not going to build anything positive to the future.  Horrible!

Ivonne Holliday ● 2732d7 Comments ● 2731d

Trumpet teacher

Hi, Anyone got a recommendation for a trumpet teacher in our area? thanks, MAtt

Matt Palmer ● 2732d6 Comments ● 2731d

Majority of Europeans 'expect end of EU within 20 years'

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/may/15/majority-of-europeans-expect-end-of-eu-within-20-yearsReported in RC's bible 2 days ago. I wonder why he didn't post this?🤔

Sue Hammond ● 2735d6 Comments ● 2731d

I Have A Slug!!

No it isn't a new pet, I know I'm weird but not that weird. It has taken up residence somewhere in my hall because every morning this week I've had a silver trail all over the carpet, but I can't find the slimy little sod. I can't put down slug pellets in case Lilypuss tries to eat them, and beer in a jar isn't an option either because she would just knock it over. Is there an organic method I can use to catch it?

Sue Hammond ● 2735d18 Comments ● 2732d

Postal Vote Ballot

Hello all - I'm just wondering if anyone else has yet to receive their postal vote for the European Elections? Unless it's arrived this morning mine has no showed and obviously concerned it won't be back in time to make my vote.I've been advised by Wandsworth Council if it doesn't appear I can collect a new one from the Town Hall but only between 9-5......hours I'm at work which isn't close! They said no other option but just wondering if anyone has other inspiration?

Dan Ericsson ● 2732d10 Comments ● 2732d