http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/index EN Wed, 22 May 2013 21:32:25 +0100 Wed, 22 May 2013 21:32:25 +0100 London SE1 Forum Phorum 5.1.6 600 http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/read/1/171158/171163#msg-171163 forum@london-se1.co.uk (Gavin Smith)
Telmot are also very good and very fairly priced. I would be equally happy to recommend them. My only very small gripe is the long walk home once you've dropped the car off, but that's because I'm lazy.]]> SE1 Discussion http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/read/1/171158/171163#msg-171163 Wed, 22 May 2013 21:32:25 +0100 http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/read/1/155657/171162#msg-171162 forum@london-se1.co.uk (John C)
http://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/drivers-to-blame-for-twothirds-of-bicycle-collisions-in-westminster-8602166.html

Summarising a survey carried out by Westminster City Council of accidents involving cyclists in its area, they reported:

68% were the fault of motor vehicle drivers

20% were the fault of cyclists

12% both were to blame or the cause was not determined

Of 133 collisions in Westminster in the last three years between cyclists and pedestrians 60% were the pedestrian's fault, 40% the cyclist's.

Only 8% of incidents were down to cyclists ignoring red lights.

I know you can't trust statistics (and motorists have already tried to come up with reasons why accidents in which they are at fault are over-reported!) but a couple of conclusions are possible.

1: if a cyclist collides with a pedestrian, it's more likely to be the pedestrian's fault than the cyclist's.

2: cyclists jumping red lights are a) BREAKING THE LAW and b) a b****y nuisance, but it isn't as dangerous as you might think, compared with the risk of being knocked over by a motorist 'failing to look properly' (21%) or 'driving recklessly' (13%).

John C[/quote]

Sorry, but I think that's rubbish.

I think that in most accidents the blame is in some way shared.

I mainly think this because I see it as part of every road user's responsibility (including pedestrians) to be aware of what's going on around them and to act accordingly.[/quote]

Don't apologise, Ivanhoe - take it up with whoever carried out the survey for Westminster City Council - unfortunately the original survey doesn't seem to be available on the Web. I'm sure they will understand that your view that accidents are the responsibility of every road user should take priority over their figures, which I expect are based upon an assumption that in most [i]specific[/i] accidents the balance of blame lies fairly with one rather than the other of the people involved. It's an assumption shared by the police and law-courts as well - otherwise we wouldn't see any prosecutions for dangerous driving or the like.]]> SE1 Discussion http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/read/1/155657/171162#msg-171162 Wed, 22 May 2013 20:41:08 +0100 http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/read/2/171159/171161#msg-171161 forum@london-se1.co.uk (Zoe) Chatter http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/read/2/171159/171161#msg-171161 Wed, 22 May 2013 20:32:41 +0100 http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/read/1/171038/171160#msg-171160 forum@london-se1.co.uk (Glibson) SE1 Discussion http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/read/1/171038/171160#msg-171160 Wed, 22 May 2013 18:24:50 +0100 http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/read/2/171159/171159#msg-171159 forum@london-se1.co.uk (yvonneokr)
can anyone tell me what the parking restrictions are on the old kent road on bank holidays ?]]> Chatter http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/read/2/171159/171159#msg-171159 Wed, 22 May 2013 17:42:51 +0100 http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/read/1/171158/171158#msg-171158 forum@london-se1.co.uk (denisehoey) SE1 Discussion http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/read/1/171158/171158#msg-171158 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:59:25 +0100 http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/read/1/171157/171157#msg-171157 forum@london-se1.co.uk (littlej) SE1 Discussion http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/read/1/171157/171157#msg-171157 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:59:21 +0100 http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/read/1/171038/171156#msg-171156 forum@london-se1.co.uk (Ivanhoe)
The Roebuck has had some good vege options on recently, as well.]]> SE1 Discussion http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/read/1/171038/171156#msg-171156 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:57:24 +0100 http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/read/1/171134/171155#msg-171155 forum@london-se1.co.uk (Eileen) SE1 Discussion http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/read/1/171134/171155#msg-171155 Wed, 22 May 2013 15:31:16 +0100 http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/read/4/171154/171154#msg-171154 forum@london-se1.co.uk (Amy Geyer)
E-mail your photos & stories to: debhvjfppbv25@tumblr.com

or visit: www.eaststreetproject.tumblr.com
and cick ‘submit a post’]]> Socials http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/read/4/171154/171154#msg-171154 Wed, 22 May 2013 15:08:34 +0100 http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/read/1/171008/171152#msg-171152 forum@london-se1.co.uk (Jac) I think that this would cut down the littering a great deal. I doubt that people would generally want to litter, if there was a bin nearby.[/quote]
That doesn't explain why people flick them out there window do they not have bins in their flats? I even caught my neighbour flick his cigarette butt over my garden wall. He would never have chucked a piece of litter over the wall,so why is it ok for a cigarette end? It really does seem to be they just don't think of them as litter]]> SE1 Discussion http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/read/1/171008/171152#msg-171152 Wed, 22 May 2013 15:06:35 +0100 http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/read/1/170826/171151#msg-171151 forum@london-se1.co.uk (botters010)
My main concern is the rather hideous 28 storey builing which dwarfs the St Georges circus monument. The nearest building (8 storey's) to the circus is set back and there will be some public space/courtyard (linked to Library Street) which is likely to be in the shadow of the 28 storey block.

The ground floor of the development will be retail units/cafes, which of course in the marketing pamph. are busy cycling cafes and fab restaurants with tables outside. Living on Blackfriars road the only people I see outside are the hardiest of smokers. Twice they mentioned how they were trying to create a Grande Boulevard similar to those in Paris!

With the exception of the 28 storey tower its not a terrible development (especially compared to what's there already) but the buildings are so bland I just think its a bit of a missed opportunity.]]> SE1 Discussion http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/read/1/170826/171151#msg-171151 Wed, 22 May 2013 14:47:49 +0100 http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/read/1/171112/171150#msg-171150 forum@london-se1.co.uk (JGarcia)
Also there is no such thing as an 'ofsted registered nanny' - ofsted only register childminders in their own home, not nannies operating in your home.

You can CRB check a nanny or find on with a valid CRB, but a new check take 2-3 months so is largely useless.

We just went on references - spoke to previous families, checked the ID of the nanny etc. and ultimately you have to go on gut feel. Even a CRB check tells you very little - basically only if someone has been prosecuted of a crime, which is very rare.

We pay £10/ hour cash. I hope you find this info useful. PM me if you want more info.]]> SE1 Discussion http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/read/1/171112/171150#msg-171150 Wed, 22 May 2013 14:23:41 +0100 http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/read/1/171008/171149#msg-171149 forum@london-se1.co.uk (eDWaRD WooDWaRD) SE1 Discussion http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/read/1/171008/171149#msg-171149 Wed, 22 May 2013 14:21:03 +0100 http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/read/1/171008/171148#msg-171148 forum@london-se1.co.uk (Ivanhoe) I think that this would cut down the littering a great deal. I doubt that people would generally want to litter, if there was a bin nearby.]]> SE1 Discussion http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/read/1/171008/171148#msg-171148 Wed, 22 May 2013 14:13:59 +0100 http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/read/1/171114/171147#msg-171147 forum@london-se1.co.uk (Sam West)
Unfortunately I am not home during the day so I do not know if it is on or not. But if I am back around 5pm it is not going, you might be on to something!]]> SE1 Discussion http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/read/1/171114/171147#msg-171147 Wed, 22 May 2013 14:09:20 +0100 http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/read/1/155657/171146#msg-171146 forum@london-se1.co.uk (eDWaRD WooDWaRD) SE1 Discussion http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/read/1/155657/171146#msg-171146 Wed, 22 May 2013 14:06:19 +0100 http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/read/1/171008/171145#msg-171145 forum@london-se1.co.uk (bdim) SE1 Discussion http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/read/1/171008/171145#msg-171145 Wed, 22 May 2013 14:03:53 +0100 http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/read/1/155657/171144#msg-171144 forum@london-se1.co.uk (eDWaRD WooDWaRD)
http://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/drivers-to-blame-for-twothirds-of-bicycle-collisions-in-westminster-8602166.html

Summarising a survey carried out by Westminster City Council of accidents involving cyclists in its area, they reported:

68% were the fault of motor vehicle drivers

20% were the fault of cyclists

12% both were to blame or the cause was not determined

Of 133 collisions in Westminster in the last three years between cyclists and pedestrians 60% were the pedestrian's fault, 40% the cyclist's.

Only 8% of incidents were down to cyclists ignoring red lights.

I know you can't trust statistics (and motorists have already tried to come up with reasons why accidents in which they are at fault are over-reported!) but a couple of conclusions are possible.

1: if a cyclist collides with a pedestrian, it's more likely to be the pedestrian's fault than the cyclist's.

2: cyclists jumping red lights are a) BREAKING THE LAW and b) a b****y nuisance, but it isn't as dangerous as you might think, compared with the risk of being knocked over by a motorist 'failing to look properly' (21%) or 'driving recklessly' (13%).

John C[/quote]

Sorry, but I think that's rubbish.

I think that in most accidents the blame is in some way shared.

I mainly think this because I see it as part of every road user's responsibility (including pedestrians) to be aware of what's going on around them and to act accordingly.[/quote]

Agreed.]]> SE1 Discussion http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/read/1/155657/171144#msg-171144 Wed, 22 May 2013 13:52:37 +0100 http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/read/1/155657/171143#msg-171143 forum@london-se1.co.uk (Guy's street)
Who are 'they'?]]> SE1 Discussion http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/read/1/155657/171143#msg-171143 Wed, 22 May 2013 13:43:48 +0100 http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/read/1/155657/171142#msg-171142 forum@london-se1.co.uk (eightoone) SE1 Discussion http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/read/1/155657/171142#msg-171142 Wed, 22 May 2013 13:41:44 +0100 http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/read/1/155657/171141#msg-171141 forum@london-se1.co.uk (Guy's street)
What this article ignores of course, is that road tax or not, there will be a huge number of 'cyclists' who also own cars and pay their vehicle excise duty every year - just like Miss Way.[/quote]What I find worrying about is that aparently Ms Way is only 20 years old. What kind of driver will she develop into when she grows up? Or will this be a lesson to her and other young drivers? I hope so. I also wonder how much programs like Barely Legal Drivers do to encourage to behave in traffic.[/quote]

Hopefully the embarrassment and other repercussions will raise her awareness and force her to address her attitude problem (which borders on psychopathic, boasting about endangering the life of another person).

I'd like to think that the kind of driver she will develop in to is one without access to a license or a motorised vehicle!]]> SE1 Discussion http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/read/1/155657/171141#msg-171141 Wed, 22 May 2013 13:40:41 +0100 http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/read/1/171008/171140#msg-171140 forum@london-se1.co.uk (eightoone) I tried to have this out with the local authority and BTP (as its up to them to prosecute around the Station )
Take a look at Tokyo they have designated smoking areas in the street at least they then would be stationary and close to a bin (put one in every smoking area)
They inflict their habit and leave their filth , this is a dirty city Bangkok is cleaner
could go on but with no help from anyone its hard to know what to do
ZERO TOLERANCE WOULD SHAKE THEM UP !]]> SE1 Discussion http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/read/1/171008/171140#msg-171140 Wed, 22 May 2013 13:37:22 +0100 http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/read/1/171038/171139#msg-171139 forum@london-se1.co.uk (NickTheGreek) SE1 Discussion http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/read/1/171038/171139#msg-171139 Wed, 22 May 2013 13:34:11 +0100 http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/read/1/155657/171138#msg-171138 forum@london-se1.co.uk (Ivanhoe)
http://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/drivers-to-blame-for-twothirds-of-bicycle-collisions-in-westminster-8602166.html

Summarising a survey carried out by Westminster City Council of accidents involving cyclists in its area, they reported:

68% were the fault of motor vehicle drivers

20% were the fault of cyclists

12% both were to blame or the cause was not determined

Of 133 collisions in Westminster in the last three years between cyclists and pedestrians 60% were the pedestrian's fault, 40% the cyclist's.

Only 8% of incidents were down to cyclists ignoring red lights.

I know you can't trust statistics (and motorists have already tried to come up with reasons why accidents in which they are at fault are over-reported!) but a couple of conclusions are possible.

1: if a cyclist collides with a pedestrian, it's more likely to be the pedestrian's fault than the cyclist's.

2: cyclists jumping red lights are a) BREAKING THE LAW and b) a b****y nuisance, but it isn't as dangerous as you might think, compared with the risk of being knocked over by a motorist 'failing to look properly' (21%) or 'driving recklessly' (13%).

John C[/quote]

Sorry, but I think that's rubbish.

I think that in most accidents the blame is in some way shared.

I mainly think this because I see it as part of every road user's responsibility (including pedestrians) to be aware of what's going on around them and to act accordingly.]]> SE1 Discussion http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/read/1/155657/171138#msg-171138 Wed, 22 May 2013 13:24:12 +0100 http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/read/1/171105/171137#msg-171137 forum@london-se1.co.uk (Team London Bridge) SE1 Discussion http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/read/1/171105/171137#msg-171137 Wed, 22 May 2013 13:23:22 +0100 http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/read/1/171114/171136#msg-171136 forum@london-se1.co.uk (Pops) SE1 Discussion http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/read/1/171114/171136#msg-171136 Wed, 22 May 2013 13:22:33 +0100 http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/read/2/171094/171135#msg-171135 forum@london-se1.co.uk (Jan the old one) Chatter http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/read/2/171094/171135#msg-171135 Wed, 22 May 2013 13:13:07 +0100 http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/read/1/171134/171134#msg-171134 forum@london-se1.co.uk (Jan the old one) SE1 Discussion http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/read/1/171134/171134#msg-171134 Wed, 22 May 2013 13:10:54 +0100 http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/read/1/170826/171133#msg-171133 forum@london-se1.co.uk (James Hatts) SE1 Discussion http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/read/1/170826/171133#msg-171133 Wed, 22 May 2013 12:15:38 +0100