I'm happy to give up my summer in the park for many more good years to come. I can't wait for the new animal enclosure, an education centre that allows a bit of mess, and a buggy-accessible sunken garden.

Given the amount of good Horniman Museum and Gardens contributes to the local area and the dedication of the staff, comments like 'it was all about the short term building careers for staff' actually make me angry. These are some of the best public sector employees working in Forest Hill and deserve our praise for running a world class museum.