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			<title><![CDATA[Natwest Sydenham to close in Feb 2027]]></title>
			<link>https://www.se23.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=15156</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:08:40 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[For those who bank with Natwest on Sydenham Road, the branch is set to close in February 2027.<br />
<br />
However a banking hub is being set up in association with LINK and the Post Office, this means that if the hub opens before the 23rd Feb, Natwest will close then, but if it isn't ready, Natwest will keep the branch open until the hub launches.<br />
<br />
https://www.natwest.com/banking-with-nat...sures.html<br />
<br />
https://www.postoffice.co.uk/bankinghubs]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[For those who bank with Natwest on Sydenham Road, the branch is set to close in February 2027.<br />
<br />
However a banking hub is being set up in association with LINK and the Post Office, this means that if the hub opens before the 23rd Feb, Natwest will close then, but if it isn't ready, Natwest will keep the branch open until the hub launches.<br />
<br />
https://www.natwest.com/banking-with-nat...sures.html<br />
<br />
https://www.postoffice.co.uk/bankinghubs]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Royal Mail stamp price increase from 7th April 2026]]></title>
			<link>https://www.se23.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=15148</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:47:30 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Stamp prices are set to rise again next month despite repeated failures by Royal Mail to meet its delivery targets and amid growing concerns over the performance of the service. Royal Mail said the price of a second-class stamp would go up by 4p to 91p and first-class stamps would increase by 10p to £1.80 from April 7.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Stamp prices are set to rise again next month despite repeated failures by Royal Mail to meet its delivery targets and amid growing concerns over the performance of the service. Royal Mail said the price of a second-class stamp would go up by 4p to 91p and first-class stamps would increase by 10p to £1.80 from April 7.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Free adult careers, information, advice and guidance service]]></title>
			<link>https://www.se23.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=15137</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 13:41:25 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[January is a time when we start thinking about our goals for the months ahead —especially when it comes to planning career goals.<br />
<br />
Our Information, Advice and Guidance Service is here to help you break things down into simple, manageable steps. <br />
<br />
We can support with:<br />
• helping you identify your skills<br />
• exploring your options<br />
• preparing for a new career or developing in your current one<br />
• taking action—whether that’s applying for jobs, volunteering or further learning<br />
<br />
Book a careers advice appointment and discover the small, practical actions that can move you closer to where you want to be.<br />
<br />
Call 0208 314 3300, Monday - Friday, 9am-4pm or email your details to adultlearningiag@lewisham.gov.uk and someone will contact you.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[January is a time when we start thinking about our goals for the months ahead —especially when it comes to planning career goals.<br />
<br />
Our Information, Advice and Guidance Service is here to help you break things down into simple, manageable steps. <br />
<br />
We can support with:<br />
• helping you identify your skills<br />
• exploring your options<br />
• preparing for a new career or developing in your current one<br />
• taking action—whether that’s applying for jobs, volunteering or further learning<br />
<br />
Book a careers advice appointment and discover the small, practical actions that can move you closer to where you want to be.<br />
<br />
Call 0208 314 3300, Monday - Friday, 9am-4pm or email your details to adultlearningiag@lewisham.gov.uk and someone will contact you.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Join a festive baking masterclass at Adult Learning Lewisham]]></title>
			<link>https://www.se23.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=15119</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 10:53:40 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Join our festive baking workshops and create timeless holiday treats. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the season, learn new skills, and take home delicious bakes to share with family and friends.<br />
<br />
Bake a Kit Kat celebration cake <br />
📆 Saturday 22 November , 10am-1pm cost £27<br />
<br />
Make a rich, fruity Christmas fruit cake<br />
📆 Saturday 29 November, 10am-3pm cost £36<br />
<br />
Bake a buttery, spiced Stollen and holiday cozonac bread   <br />
📆Saturday 6 December 10am-3pm cost £36<br />
<br />
📍 Brockley Rise Adult Education Centre, 2 Brockley Rise, SE23 1PR<br />
<br />
Find out more about our baking courses: https://lewisham.gov.uk/cel/subjects/Bak...=0&size=25]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Join our festive baking workshops and create timeless holiday treats. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the season, learn new skills, and take home delicious bakes to share with family and friends.<br />
<br />
Bake a Kit Kat celebration cake <br />
📆 Saturday 22 November , 10am-1pm cost £27<br />
<br />
Make a rich, fruity Christmas fruit cake<br />
📆 Saturday 29 November, 10am-3pm cost £36<br />
<br />
Bake a buttery, spiced Stollen and holiday cozonac bread   <br />
📆Saturday 6 December 10am-3pm cost £36<br />
<br />
📍 Brockley Rise Adult Education Centre, 2 Brockley Rise, SE23 1PR<br />
<br />
Find out more about our baking courses: https://lewisham.gov.uk/cel/subjects/Bak...=0&size=25]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Lewisham to reduce bulky waste charges]]></title>
			<link>https://www.se23.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=15110</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 21:53:52 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[The council will be reducing bulky waste costs hopefully by December.<br />
<br />
The current flat rate is £42 for up to four items to £5 each.   Mattresses will be reduced from £14 to £5 each and Fridge Freezers at £25 each instead of £60.<br />
<br />
https://lewisham.gov.uk/articles/news/co...ion-charge]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[The council will be reducing bulky waste costs hopefully by December.<br />
<br />
The current flat rate is £42 for up to four items to £5 each.   Mattresses will be reduced from £14 to £5 each and Fridge Freezers at £25 each instead of £60.<br />
<br />
https://lewisham.gov.uk/articles/news/co...ion-charge]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Infant observation opportunity - new and expectant parents]]></title>
			<link>https://www.se23.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=15081</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2025 11:33:30 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[------Infant Observation Opportunity - New and Expectant Parents------<br />
<br />
Hi everyone 👋 I’m Lucie, an SE4 resident and qualified Early Years teacher, starting preclinical child psychotherapy training at UCL/Anna Freud Centre. <br />
<br />
As part of my course, I’m looking for a family with a baby born in August/September/October 2025 to take part in an infant observation — 1 hour a week at home until the child is around 2. <br />
<br />
It’s purely observational - I would be a quite, respectful presence whilst I observe how a baby develops whilst building my reflective and observational skills. I have an enhanced DBS check and university documentation.<br />
<br />
Research shows it can also support bonding by offering space for parents to reflect on their baby’s mind and development. <br />
<br />
I appreciate this may sound unusual and people may naturally have questions if they’re interested.<br />
<br />
If you or someone you know might be interested, please do feel free to get in touch — I’d be more than happy to chat and share more details. <br />
<br />
You can also contact the university for more info at earlydev@annafreud.org. <br />
<br />
🌱[attachment=5116]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[------Infant Observation Opportunity - New and Expectant Parents------<br />
<br />
Hi everyone 👋 I’m Lucie, an SE4 resident and qualified Early Years teacher, starting preclinical child psychotherapy training at UCL/Anna Freud Centre. <br />
<br />
As part of my course, I’m looking for a family with a baby born in August/September/October 2025 to take part in an infant observation — 1 hour a week at home until the child is around 2. <br />
<br />
It’s purely observational - I would be a quite, respectful presence whilst I observe how a baby develops whilst building my reflective and observational skills. I have an enhanced DBS check and university documentation.<br />
<br />
Research shows it can also support bonding by offering space for parents to reflect on their baby’s mind and development. <br />
<br />
I appreciate this may sound unusual and people may naturally have questions if they’re interested.<br />
<br />
If you or someone you know might be interested, please do feel free to get in touch — I’d be more than happy to chat and share more details. <br />
<br />
You can also contact the university for more info at earlydev@annafreud.org. <br />
<br />
🌱[attachment=5116]]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[TfL announces big hike in cost of applying for a 60+ Oyster card, the 'best travel fr]]></title>
			<link>https://www.se23.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=15071</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2025 17:13:57 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA["The cost of applying for a free travel card for older Londoners is to almost double.<br />
<br />
Transport for London has announce that it will increase the cost of obtaining a 60+ Oyster card from £20 to £35.<br />
<br />
In addition, the annual eligibility check – an administrative process required to retain the perk – will increase from £10 to £18.<br />
<br />
The 60+ Oyster is regarded as one of the best benefits available to Londoners as it provides free weekday travel on all TfL services after 9am and on national rail services within Greater London after 9.30am, and at any time at the weekend.<br />
<br />
The changes will come into effect next Tuesday, July 22 – with the charges reviewed annually going forward.<br />
<br />
TfL said the increases were the first in a decade and were needed due to wider financial constraints within the capital’s transport agency.<br />
<br />
There will also be a £1 increase in the cost of applying for Oyster Zip cards for children and young people.<br />
<br />
The increases in Zip cards will be as follows:<br />
<br />
• 5-10 Zip Oyster photocard, charged at £11 (currently £10).<br />
<br />
• 11-15 Zip Oyster photocard, charged at £16 (currently £15).<br />
<br />
• 16+ Zip Oyster photocard, charged at £21 (currently £20).<br />
<br />
• 18+ Student Oyster photocard, charged at £21 (currently £20)<br />
<br />
• Apprentice Oyster photocard, charged at £21 (currently £20). <br />
<br />
• 18-25 Care Oyster photocard, charged at £21 (currently £20).<br />
<br />
There will be no changes to the fees associated with the Freedom Pass, which is managed by London Councils.<br />
<br />
About 1.3 million older Londoners have a 60+ Oyster or a Freedom Pass. Hundreds of thousands of children and teenagers use a Zip card, which generally provides half-price Tube fares and free bus journeys.<br />
<br />
However TfL forgoes an estimated £80m a year in fares income due to use of the 60+ Oyster.<br />
<br />
The announcement comes after 78 TfL executives were revealed to have earned more than the Prime Minister last year.<br />
<br />
Michael Roberts, chief executive of London TravelWatch, which represents passengers, said: "Higher TfL photocard fees, especially for the over-60s, will be unwelcome news to Londoners who continue to feel the pinch of the ongoing cost of living crisis and some of the most expensive public transport fares in Europe.<br />
<br />
"Annual index-linked increases might in future avoid big hikes in fees, but it's disappointing that more isn't being done to soften the blow this year for 60+ card holders on lower incomes.<br />
<br />
"Londoners will be wondering what further unpleasant revenue-raising surprises TfL might have in store over the coming months."<br />
<br />
John McGeachy, of Age UK London, said: "Although we recognise that the costs of delivering services do rise over time, it is important that TfL are aware that with 24 per cent of Londoners in the 60-64 age group living in poverty, there are many people for whom these amounts will not feel insignificant.<br />
<br />
“We would like to see TfL take steps to ensure that more eligible Londoners are aware of the 60+ Oyster photo card and for the application and eligibility check process to be made as accessible as possible.<br />
<br />
“We know that the 60+ Oyster card is a lifeline for many Londoners and believe it should be protected in the short, medium and long-term."<br />
<br />
People who lose their 60+ Oyster will have to pay £18 for a replacement, up from £10.<br />
<br />
The cost of replacing a Zip card will increase from £10 to £11.<br />
<br />
In addition, TfL is also planning to increase the fee for new Oyster cards and Visitor Oyster cards from £7 to £10 from September 7.<br />
<br />
In 2020, London mayor Sir Sadiq Khan banned the use of the 60+ Oyster and Freedom Pass before 9am, initially due to the pandemic.<br />
<br />
The 60+ Oyster was introduced by Boris Johnson as mayor in 2012 when Freedom Pass eligibility was changed in line with changes to the State pension age for women.<br />
<br />
The aim was to provide for those who had chosen, or been forced, to retire early. It meant Londoners received travel benefits not available to the rest of the country.<br />
<br />
More than half of Londoners aged 60 to 64 are still in work. About one in five use their 60+ Oyster for work-related travel.<br />
<br />
TfL said the large increase in the cost of the 60+ Oyster was because, of its various concessions, it has “the biggest gap between the estimated revenue that we would receive were these journeys paid for, and the income we receive through fees”.<br />
<br />
Alex Williams, chief customer and strategy officer at TfL, said: “We are fully committed to keeping travel in London affordable and accessible to everyone.<br />
<br />
“Our fees for photocards haven’t increased in 10 years, and these changes will mean that we can continue to provide these concessions while ensuring that the fees better reflect our costs for operating the schemes.”]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA["The cost of applying for a free travel card for older Londoners is to almost double.<br />
<br />
Transport for London has announce that it will increase the cost of obtaining a 60+ Oyster card from £20 to £35.<br />
<br />
In addition, the annual eligibility check – an administrative process required to retain the perk – will increase from £10 to £18.<br />
<br />
The 60+ Oyster is regarded as one of the best benefits available to Londoners as it provides free weekday travel on all TfL services after 9am and on national rail services within Greater London after 9.30am, and at any time at the weekend.<br />
<br />
The changes will come into effect next Tuesday, July 22 – with the charges reviewed annually going forward.<br />
<br />
TfL said the increases were the first in a decade and were needed due to wider financial constraints within the capital’s transport agency.<br />
<br />
There will also be a £1 increase in the cost of applying for Oyster Zip cards for children and young people.<br />
<br />
The increases in Zip cards will be as follows:<br />
<br />
• 5-10 Zip Oyster photocard, charged at £11 (currently £10).<br />
<br />
• 11-15 Zip Oyster photocard, charged at £16 (currently £15).<br />
<br />
• 16+ Zip Oyster photocard, charged at £21 (currently £20).<br />
<br />
• 18+ Student Oyster photocard, charged at £21 (currently £20)<br />
<br />
• Apprentice Oyster photocard, charged at £21 (currently £20). <br />
<br />
• 18-25 Care Oyster photocard, charged at £21 (currently £20).<br />
<br />
There will be no changes to the fees associated with the Freedom Pass, which is managed by London Councils.<br />
<br />
About 1.3 million older Londoners have a 60+ Oyster or a Freedom Pass. Hundreds of thousands of children and teenagers use a Zip card, which generally provides half-price Tube fares and free bus journeys.<br />
<br />
However TfL forgoes an estimated £80m a year in fares income due to use of the 60+ Oyster.<br />
<br />
The announcement comes after 78 TfL executives were revealed to have earned more than the Prime Minister last year.<br />
<br />
Michael Roberts, chief executive of London TravelWatch, which represents passengers, said: "Higher TfL photocard fees, especially for the over-60s, will be unwelcome news to Londoners who continue to feel the pinch of the ongoing cost of living crisis and some of the most expensive public transport fares in Europe.<br />
<br />
"Annual index-linked increases might in future avoid big hikes in fees, but it's disappointing that more isn't being done to soften the blow this year for 60+ card holders on lower incomes.<br />
<br />
"Londoners will be wondering what further unpleasant revenue-raising surprises TfL might have in store over the coming months."<br />
<br />
John McGeachy, of Age UK London, said: "Although we recognise that the costs of delivering services do rise over time, it is important that TfL are aware that with 24 per cent of Londoners in the 60-64 age group living in poverty, there are many people for whom these amounts will not feel insignificant.<br />
<br />
“We would like to see TfL take steps to ensure that more eligible Londoners are aware of the 60+ Oyster photo card and for the application and eligibility check process to be made as accessible as possible.<br />
<br />
“We know that the 60+ Oyster card is a lifeline for many Londoners and believe it should be protected in the short, medium and long-term."<br />
<br />
People who lose their 60+ Oyster will have to pay £18 for a replacement, up from £10.<br />
<br />
The cost of replacing a Zip card will increase from £10 to £11.<br />
<br />
In addition, TfL is also planning to increase the fee for new Oyster cards and Visitor Oyster cards from £7 to £10 from September 7.<br />
<br />
In 2020, London mayor Sir Sadiq Khan banned the use of the 60+ Oyster and Freedom Pass before 9am, initially due to the pandemic.<br />
<br />
The 60+ Oyster was introduced by Boris Johnson as mayor in 2012 when Freedom Pass eligibility was changed in line with changes to the State pension age for women.<br />
<br />
The aim was to provide for those who had chosen, or been forced, to retire early. It meant Londoners received travel benefits not available to the rest of the country.<br />
<br />
More than half of Londoners aged 60 to 64 are still in work. About one in five use their 60+ Oyster for work-related travel.<br />
<br />
TfL said the large increase in the cost of the 60+ Oyster was because, of its various concessions, it has “the biggest gap between the estimated revenue that we would receive were these journeys paid for, and the income we receive through fees”.<br />
<br />
Alex Williams, chief customer and strategy officer at TfL, said: “We are fully committed to keeping travel in London affordable and accessible to everyone.<br />
<br />
“Our fees for photocards haven’t increased in 10 years, and these changes will mean that we can continue to provide these concessions while ensuring that the fees better reflect our costs for operating the schemes.”]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Bishop Challoner School Bromley to close after 75 years]]></title>
			<link>https://www.se23.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=15063</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 21:29:23 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Well that's a shocker.<br />
<br />
https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/25235...2b883bae7d]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Well that's a shocker.<br />
<br />
https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/25235...2b883bae7d]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Council Tax Bands A - H 2025/26 and 2025/26 Garden Waste cost]]></title>
			<link>https://www.se23.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=15031</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 08 Mar 2025 16:57:12 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Copied from Microsoft Word - Lewisham Councils, <br />
2025-26 M&C Budget Report Y Appendices (GF) v2<br />
<br />
Having calculated the estimated aggregate amount in each case of the amounts at 2) (g) and 3) above, the Council, in accordance with Section 30(2) of the Local Government Finance Act 1992, assumed the following amounts as the amounts of Council Tax for the year 2025/26 for each of the categories of dwellings shown below:-<br />
<br />
Band:<br />
<br />
Total Council Tax (LBL & GLA):<br />
(£)<br />
A 1,423.42<br />
B 1,660.66<br />
C 1,897.89<br />
D 2,135.13<br />
E 2,609.60<br />
F 3,084.08<br />
G 3,558.55<br />
H 4,270.20<br />
<br />
SERVICE: GARDEN WASTE<br />
Charges 24/25 Proposed charges 25/26<br />
Garden Waste Collection Services<br />
UNIT<br />
Basic<br />
VAT Total<br />
24/25 Basic<br />
VAT Total<br />
25/26<br />
%<br />
change<br />
<br />
Annual Subscription Annual 93.50 0.00 93.50 96.02 0.00 £96.02 2.7 Discretionary<br />
Processing fee for replacement bins 240Litre Bin 30.00 0.00 30.00 30.81 0.00 30.81 2.7% Discretionary (based on CPI plus 1%)<br />
<br />
Annual Subscription (direct debit) Annual 93.50 0.00 93.50 £96.02 0.00 96.0]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Copied from Microsoft Word - Lewisham Councils, <br />
2025-26 M&C Budget Report Y Appendices (GF) v2<br />
<br />
Having calculated the estimated aggregate amount in each case of the amounts at 2) (g) and 3) above, the Council, in accordance with Section 30(2) of the Local Government Finance Act 1992, assumed the following amounts as the amounts of Council Tax for the year 2025/26 for each of the categories of dwellings shown below:-<br />
<br />
Band:<br />
<br />
Total Council Tax (LBL & GLA):<br />
(£)<br />
A 1,423.42<br />
B 1,660.66<br />
C 1,897.89<br />
D 2,135.13<br />
E 2,609.60<br />
F 3,084.08<br />
G 3,558.55<br />
H 4,270.20<br />
<br />
SERVICE: GARDEN WASTE<br />
Charges 24/25 Proposed charges 25/26<br />
Garden Waste Collection Services<br />
UNIT<br />
Basic<br />
VAT Total<br />
24/25 Basic<br />
VAT Total<br />
25/26<br />
%<br />
change<br />
<br />
Annual Subscription Annual 93.50 0.00 93.50 96.02 0.00 £96.02 2.7 Discretionary<br />
Processing fee for replacement bins 240Litre Bin 30.00 0.00 30.00 30.81 0.00 30.81 2.7% Discretionary (based on CPI plus 1%)<br />
<br />
Annual Subscription (direct debit) Annual 93.50 0.00 93.50 £96.02 0.00 96.0]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Lordship Lane/Dulwich Common Roadworks 24th Feb/6th June 2025]]></title>
			<link>https://www.se23.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=15028</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2025 18:54:49 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[TfL are remodelling the junction of Lordship Lane and Dulwich Common on the South Circular from next Monday until the 6th June.<br />
<br />
New lights, pedestrian crossings and pavement work along with resurfacing work in Dulwich Common in early May will see Dulwich Common closed for two nights.<br />
<br />
Temporary lights and lane closures will be in place, so will affect travelling to and from Forest Hill.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[TfL are remodelling the junction of Lordship Lane and Dulwich Common on the South Circular from next Monday until the 6th June.<br />
<br />
New lights, pedestrian crossings and pavement work along with resurfacing work in Dulwich Common in early May will see Dulwich Common closed for two nights.<br />
<br />
Temporary lights and lane closures will be in place, so will affect travelling to and from Forest Hill.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Lewisham Council secretly planning to cut recycling collections to fortnightly]]></title>
			<link>https://www.se23.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=15025</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 15:27:13 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Copied from the Tax Payers Alliance<br />
<br />
<br />
Key findings:<br />
<br />
More than one in ten, or 42, councils are considering reducing the frequency of one or more bin collections. <br />
Thirteen councils plan to extend fortnightly residual waste collections to three-weekly.<br />
Babergh Council, Caerphilly Council, Cheshire East Council, Dundee Council, East Dunbartonshire Council, East Hertfordshire Council, East Suffolk Council, Flintshire Council, Mid Sussex Council, North Hertfordshire Council, North Somerset Council, North Warwickshire Council, Teignbridge Council<br />
Seven councils plan to cut their weekly residual waste collections to fortnightly.<br />
Allerdale Council, Arun Council, Basingstoke & Deane Council, Birmingham Council, New Forest, Oadby and Wigston Council, Sandwell Council<br />
Two councils plan to shift from three-weekly to four-weekly residual waste collections.<br />
East Ayrshire Council, Carmarthenshire Council<br />
Four councils  plan to cut their weekly recycling waste collections to fortnightly.<br />
Lewisham Council, New Forest, Oadby and Wigston Council, Sandwell Council<br />
Two councils plan to extend three-weekly recycling collections to four-weekly.<br />
North Ayrshire Council, Dundee Council <br />
One council plans to extend fortnightly recycling waste collections to three-weekly.<br />
North Hertfordshire Council<br />
Ten councils are planning changes but proposed changes have not been released yet.]]></description>
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Key findings:<br />
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More than one in ten, or 42, councils are considering reducing the frequency of one or more bin collections. <br />
Thirteen councils plan to extend fortnightly residual waste collections to three-weekly.<br />
Babergh Council, Caerphilly Council, Cheshire East Council, Dundee Council, East Dunbartonshire Council, East Hertfordshire Council, East Suffolk Council, Flintshire Council, Mid Sussex Council, North Hertfordshire Council, North Somerset Council, North Warwickshire Council, Teignbridge Council<br />
Seven councils plan to cut their weekly residual waste collections to fortnightly.<br />
Allerdale Council, Arun Council, Basingstoke & Deane Council, Birmingham Council, New Forest, Oadby and Wigston Council, Sandwell Council<br />
Two councils plan to shift from three-weekly to four-weekly residual waste collections.<br />
East Ayrshire Council, Carmarthenshire Council<br />
Four councils  plan to cut their weekly recycling waste collections to fortnightly.<br />
Lewisham Council, New Forest, Oadby and Wigston Council, Sandwell Council<br />
Two councils plan to extend three-weekly recycling collections to four-weekly.<br />
North Ayrshire Council, Dundee Council <br />
One council plans to extend fortnightly recycling waste collections to three-weekly.<br />
North Hertfordshire Council<br />
Ten councils are planning changes but proposed changes have not been released yet.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[New Local Restaurant Reviews Website]]></title>
			<link>https://www.se23.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=15022</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2025 12:12:16 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Hi, I've recently launched a new website/substack reviewing local restaurants - it's called Eats Dulwich because a) I like the name and b) there are so many restaurants in SE22 (which is where I live. But c) I'm posting here because I think these places might be of interest to SE23 residents and I'm going to be venturing into Forest Hill and beyond too. Please read and if you like it, please subscribe to receive regular reviews in your inbox. It's free, though there is also an option to donate!<br />
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https://eatsdulwich.substack.com/]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hi, I've recently launched a new website/substack reviewing local restaurants - it's called Eats Dulwich because a) I like the name and b) there are so many restaurants in SE22 (which is where I live. But c) I'm posting here because I think these places might be of interest to SE23 residents and I'm going to be venturing into Forest Hill and beyond too. Please read and if you like it, please subscribe to receive regular reviews in your inbox. It's free, though there is also an option to donate!<br />
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https://eatsdulwich.substack.com/]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Double-Decker Bus Roof Ripped Off in Shocking South London Crash !]]></title>
			<link>https://www.se23.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=15013</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:56:57 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2Yx-sw4ecw]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Penge Homebase to close]]></title>
			<link>https://www.se23.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=15012</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2024 17:01:16 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Reported on Sydenham Town Forum <br />
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"Penge Homebase closing<br />
Post by alywin » 16 Dec 2024 01:50<br />
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Contrary to a report I read a few weeks ago, Penge Homebase is one of the Homebase stores closing. Just wanted to make sure everyone was aware :-( No official closing date yet, as far as I'm aware, but they are already reducing goods."<br />
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It's hardly surprising when the competition is better, cheaper, more accessible and provides a better service. <br />
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Last two times I've been in to the Penge branch of Homebase, it's been almost empty of customers. All went wrong for them when they were bought out by the Aussie outfit who quickly resold them off.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Reported on Sydenham Town Forum <br />
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"Penge Homebase closing<br />
Post by alywin » 16 Dec 2024 01:50<br />
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Contrary to a report I read a few weeks ago, Penge Homebase is one of the Homebase stores closing. Just wanted to make sure everyone was aware :-( No official closing date yet, as far as I'm aware, but they are already reducing goods."<br />
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It's hardly surprising when the competition is better, cheaper, more accessible and provides a better service. <br />
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Last two times I've been in to the Penge branch of Homebase, it's been almost empty of customers. All went wrong for them when they were bought out by the Aussie outfit who quickly resold them off.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Infant observation]]></title>
			<link>https://www.se23.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=14965</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 13 Oct 2024 14:42:42 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Hi SE23 folk.<br />
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My name is Owen and I’m a mental health nurse working with children and young people, and an SE4 resident. It’s nice to meet you all!<br />
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I have recently started my child psychotherapy training at the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust, and as part of this I am in the privileged position of arranging and carrying out an infant observation.<br />
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An infant observation is viewed as an integral part of the training, and involves me identifying a family who has a baby under the age of 2, and arranging with them to visit on a weekly basis for 1 hour, for 20 weeks. During these visits, I will observe the baby and build an understanding of how they develop emotionally, physically, and mentally, and the way they form relationships with their caregivers/family in this context. It is also about me developing my skills as an observer, and what such a role brings up for me. I am not there to analyse, diagnose, or carry out any professional function, just to learn as a student.<br />
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I appreciate the above may sound strange and that people are likely to have questions or queries if they are interested. All students have an enhanced DBS in place with the university, and I have official documentation from the university about the process.<br />
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If anyone is interested in finding out more, or know anyone who may be interested in volunteering for such a role, please do send me a message and I would be very happy to have a chat.<br />
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Thank you to anyone who has given the above a read. Take care.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hi SE23 folk.<br />
<br />
My name is Owen and I’m a mental health nurse working with children and young people, and an SE4 resident. It’s nice to meet you all!<br />
<br />
I have recently started my child psychotherapy training at the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust, and as part of this I am in the privileged position of arranging and carrying out an infant observation.<br />
<br />
An infant observation is viewed as an integral part of the training, and involves me identifying a family who has a baby under the age of 2, and arranging with them to visit on a weekly basis for 1 hour, for 20 weeks. During these visits, I will observe the baby and build an understanding of how they develop emotionally, physically, and mentally, and the way they form relationships with their caregivers/family in this context. It is also about me developing my skills as an observer, and what such a role brings up for me. I am not there to analyse, diagnose, or carry out any professional function, just to learn as a student.<br />
<br />
I appreciate the above may sound strange and that people are likely to have questions or queries if they are interested. All students have an enhanced DBS in place with the university, and I have official documentation from the university about the process.<br />
<br />
If anyone is interested in finding out more, or know anyone who may be interested in volunteering for such a role, please do send me a message and I would be very happy to have a chat.<br />
<br />
Thank you to anyone who has given the above a read. Take care.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Running Courses in Dulwich September 7th]]></title>
			<link>https://www.se23.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=14940</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 19 Aug 2024 12:06:34 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Are you 'run curious'  and looking for a gentle introduction to running with a side order of cake!<br />
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We have been facilitating these courses within the community for over 25 years.<br />
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8 weeks (from 7th Sept) for complete beginners, in Dulwich Park, Saturday mornings - your choice of 8 am or 9am. <br />
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5 weeks (from 7th Sept) for returners who can run 5k, in Dulwich Park, Saturday mornings 10am<br />
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Register http://www.duwichparkrunners.com or e-mail beginners@dulwichparkrunners.com to find out more]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Are you 'run curious'  and looking for a gentle introduction to running with a side order of cake!<br />
<br />
We have been facilitating these courses within the community for over 25 years.<br />
<br />
8 weeks (from 7th Sept) for complete beginners, in Dulwich Park, Saturday mornings - your choice of 8 am or 9am. <br />
<br />
5 weeks (from 7th Sept) for returners who can run 5k, in Dulwich Park, Saturday mornings 10am<br />
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Register http://www.duwichparkrunners.com or e-mail beginners@dulwichparkrunners.com to find out more]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Lewisham Council investigated over 'repeated' housing failings]]></title>
			<link>https://www.se23.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=14930</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 31 Jul 2024 21:41:17 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Council investigated over 'repeated' housing failings<br />
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm52rjgd4y2o]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Council investigated over 'repeated' housing failings<br />
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm52rjgd4y2o]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Lewisham West &amp;#x26; East Dulwich Hustings?]]></title>
			<link>https://www.se23.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=14920</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 24 Jun 2024 19:11:44 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Does anyone know of any hustings for the General Election 2024 candidates in our constituency?  The Forest Hill Society has organised them in the past, but I can't see anything on their website.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Does anyone know of any hustings for the General Election 2024 candidates in our constituency?  The Forest Hill Society has organised them in the past, but I can't see anything on their website.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Natwest Catford to close]]></title>
			<link>https://www.se23.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=14881</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 29 Mar 2024 14:45:01 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[As part of the continuing reduction in bank branches, Natwest in Rushey Green will close in mid-August.<br />
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Sydenham is staying open as well as the branch in Lewisham.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[As part of the continuing reduction in bank branches, Natwest in Rushey Green will close in mid-August.<br />
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Sydenham is staying open as well as the branch in Lewisham.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Catford Road and Rushey Green in Catford closed]]></title>
			<link>https://www.se23.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=14865</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 10 Mar 2024 16:22:53 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Following a fatal shooting in Catford in the early hours of this morning Rushey Green is closed to all traffic at the junction with Catford Road resulting in severe delays on the South Circiular and diversion routes.<br />
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According to the TfL website the following bus routes are diverted as follows:<br />
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185 From Forest Hill Fire Station to Lewisham Fire Station and v.v following the same route as the 122. It is not serving the normal stops from Kilmorie Road to Lewisham Park in each direction. <br />
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171 Only operating to and from Catford Bridge Station and not serving the usual stops between Catford Bridge Station and Catford Bus Garage in each direction.<br />
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75 is diverted from Catford Hill to Lewisham Fire Station and v.v via Stanstead Road, Brockley Rise and then the same route as the 185/122. It is not serving stops from Catford Bridge Station to Lewisham Park in each direction.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Following a fatal shooting in Catford in the early hours of this morning Rushey Green is closed to all traffic at the junction with Catford Road resulting in severe delays on the South Circiular and diversion routes.<br />
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According to the TfL website the following bus routes are diverted as follows:<br />
<br />
185 From Forest Hill Fire Station to Lewisham Fire Station and v.v following the same route as the 122. It is not serving the normal stops from Kilmorie Road to Lewisham Park in each direction. <br />
  <br />
171 Only operating to and from Catford Bridge Station and not serving the usual stops between Catford Bridge Station and Catford Bus Garage in each direction.<br />
<br />
75 is diverted from Catford Hill to Lewisham Fire Station and v.v via Stanstead Road, Brockley Rise and then the same route as the 185/122. It is not serving stops from Catford Bridge Station to Lewisham Park in each direction.]]></content:encoded>
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