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Re: Marsha de Cordova speaks out after media mistake her for two other black MPs

@parsleysong - it was actually almost certainly a mistake caused by Getty Images mis-captioning pictures - I would be staggered if the sub-editor who put the piece together (or for that matter you or I) had any idea what any of these three MPs actually looked like (or many of the new intake either, ...
Forum: Local News
Topic: Marsha de Cordova speaks out after media mistake her for two other black MPs
Replies: 12
by chorister
Wed Feb 12, 2020 9:41 am

Re: Marsha de Cordova speaks out after media mistake her for two other black MPs

Dickyd wrote: ↑
Mon Feb 10, 2020 12:06 pm
This all sounds to me like an attack of the 'cos I'ze is Black syndrome'.

I am a white man, and I have to say I think your comment is beyond ridiculous.  I didn't vote for Marsha de Cordova, but I think her response is measured, dignified and restrained.
Forum: Local News
Topic: Marsha de Cordova speaks out after media mistake her for two other black MPs
Replies: 12
by chorister
Tue Feb 11, 2020 10:50 pm

Re: Wandsworth Parking Permits Issue!

I logged on to my account on the parking website to renew my permit a few days ago, and my resident's permit has disappeared - it's not showing!  I've emailed them and had an automated acknowledgement, but so far nothing else.  I'm quite willing to renew my permit, but need to know whether they have...
Forum: Chat Here
Topic: Wandsworth Parking Permits Issue!
Replies: 1
by chorister
Tue Feb 11, 2020 4:24 pm

Re: New York hotel recommendations

The Elsyee is not bad especially in one of the superior rooms (deluxe or better) -  https://www.elyseehotel.com/en/  though I've only ever stayed there when I wanted somewhere to sleep rather than on leisure. But two words of caution - I'm not sure how it would be with a 9yo, though they are very ob...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: New York hotel recommendations
Replies: 2
by chorister
Mon Feb 10, 2020 3:20 pm

Re: Electric Charging Points around Northcote Road

Sadly the Blue City electric car sharing scheme is closing down next month, which will free up some of the Source London capacity.
Forum: Local News
Topic: Electric Charging Points around Northcote Road
Replies: 3
by chorister
Mon Jan 27, 2020 11:15 am

Cheese and the Climate ...

Really pleased to discover today that Hamish Johnston has started charging 5p for paper bags with all profits going to Trinity Hospice "simply to make people think".

It's a tough choice - does one take a bag to benefit the Hospice, or refuse one to benefit the planet?
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Cheese and the Climate ...
Replies: 1
by chorister
Sat Jan 25, 2020 2:42 pm

Blue City closing down

Blue City electric vehicle hire is closing down next month https://www.blue-city.co.uk/.  Another set back for saving the planet ......
Forum: Chat Here
Topic: Blue City closing down
Replies: 0
by chorister
Fri Jan 24, 2020 9:55 am

Re: New local campaign group, 'Parents for Future' tackling the climate emergency and protecting our children's future

@ParentsForFuture ... I appreciate your response.  I was actually expecting to get 'flamed' over my remarks about SUVs.  I'm afraid I can't look at the report on Facebook or follow you;  my background is IT and I am far, far too suspicious to join any social media, even including LinkedIn.  And I'm ...
Forum: Local News
Topic: New local campaign group, 'Parents for Future' tackling the climate emergency and protecting our children's future
Replies: 5
by chorister
Thu Jan 23, 2020 10:11 am

Re: New local campaign group, 'Parents for Future' tackling the climate emergency and protecting our children's future

For anyone living around here there is big lesson pointing to a way to contribute. For about a decade up to 2017 emissions from passenger vehicles across the EU fell steadily. Since then they have been edging up again, for two reasons - about 10% of the rise has been caused by the switch from diesel...
Forum: Local News
Topic: New local campaign group, 'Parents for Future' tackling the climate emergency and protecting our children's future
Replies: 5
by chorister
Wed Jan 22, 2020 6:20 pm

Re: Northcote Music has closed - warehouse clearance on 18th and 19th January

Very, very sad - I heard one story of a man who went in to ask Andy about keyboards for his daughter.  Andy, never one to stint with sharing his expertise, spent half an hour explaining the pro and cons of each option.  The man then made a choice and started fiddling with his phone.  After a few sec...
Forum: Local News
Topic: Northcote Music has closed - warehouse clearance on 18th and 19th January
Replies: 1
by chorister
Wed Jan 15, 2020 12:17 pm

Re: Laserjet for a local charity

Thanks for letting me know - back to square one ..........
Forum: Chat Here
Topic: Laserjet for a local charity
Replies: 4
by chorister
Mon Jan 13, 2020 2:25 pm

Re: Laserjet for a local charity

Many thanks - the replacement one is due to arrive today, so as soon as it is up and working I'll contact them.
Forum: Chat Here
Topic: Laserjet for a local charity
Replies: 4
by chorister
Mon Jan 13, 2020 8:51 am

Re: Rottweiler Wimbledon Common Incident - Appeal for witnesses

In that case to be honest I think you need to go to the police.  If they were out of your sight (as you seem to imply) then it is I suppose possible that your sons did something which irritated either the owner or the man, but nothing - absolutely nothing - excuses that response.  He may well be a d...
Forum: Chat Here
Topic: Rottweiler Wimbledon Common Incident - Appeal for witnesses
Replies: 7
by chorister
Tue Jan 07, 2020 8:46 am

Re: Rottweiler Wimbledon Common Incident - Appeal for witnesses

Do you really mean the owner "set his Rottweiler on them" or do you mean that an out of control Rottweiler chased them until the owner called it back?  I suspect there is quite a big difference.
Forum: Chat Here
Topic: Rottweiler Wimbledon Common Incident - Appeal for witnesses
Replies: 7
by chorister
Mon Jan 06, 2020 11:19 pm

Color Laserjet for a local charity

I am likely to have a Color Laserjet Pro MFP M377 printer available in the next 3 - 4 weeks which I'd like to donate to a local charity.  It is in full working order but has some compatibility issues with Windows 10 64 bit Professional, especially when scanning.  If you are interested please pm me w...
Forum: Buying, Selling and Wanted
Topic: Color Laserjet for a local charity
Replies: 0
by chorister
Mon Jan 06, 2020 4:00 pm