A Walthamstow post office is set to be the first in London to re-open after a co-investment was secured (From East London and West Essex Guardian Series)

Good for Cllr Macklin to be so helpful, but will the people in the Village learn to stop voting like lemmings for the Labour Party?

Hope the service in the new post office is not as slow as the service in their restaurant. You need another shave again when you come out of there.

You must have been unlucky, Gravee. On the two occasions I have been at Eat 17, service was excellent - not rushed, but not slow. Maybe the sour look on your face put them off.

Helen, Walthamstow wrote:
You must have been unlucky, Gravee. On the two occasions I have been at Eat 17, service was excellent - not rushed, but not slow. Maybe the sour look on your face put them off.

It may have been when I looked at the prices, sorry.

"Businessman James Brundle, who co-owns the Eat 17 restaurant and Paul Wines shop in Orford Road made a six-figure offer to the Post Office"....If the prices in his Post Office are going to be the same as in his other two shops then you should just about get change from a fiver when buying a first class stamp.

Whatever happened to the idea the High Street main post office was to re-open back on it's original position on the Arcade corner?
A position where it would serve the elderly for the whole Town at convenient bus stops - unlike the minority in the village area.

Errm, Redfox, that post office opened a few years back (it is in the library complex).

E17006 wrote:
Errm, Redfox, that post office opened a few years back (it is in the library complex).

So why won't people in the Village go there?

Techno2 wrote:

E17006 wrote:
Errm, Redfox, that post office opened a few years back (it is in the library complex).

So why won't people in the Village go there?

Because the pseudo 'villagers' need things like the post office to add to their rose tinted view and perspective on life, to convince themselves that are not really living in a hell hole but a Utopian Hamlet.

They need their Post Office as it is several miles to the nearest Town and the pensioners do not have a car. The 'village' has its own overpriced restaurants and foaming coffee houses where the delights of the village primary school are discussed over a latte (£2.95) and croissant(£1.95-jam extra). Little Fifi-Lilly Allen Thornton-Smythe aged 3 is already conversant in fluent Polish, Urdu and Arabic and is learning to play the Sita and Didgereedoo.

The reality of Orford Road is a dirty, drab, crime ridden area with array of run down premises,mixed with overpriced eateries and pubs, in some cases dearer than eating in town. It seems that certain people are building an empire there but then again, in the Land of the Blind, the one-eyed man is King.

Congratulations to all concerned. This is a real victory and shows what campaigns can do if you don't give up. And good for the buisnessman who put his money in too.

Redfox and Techno2: we lost the big post office in the arcade and got a smaller one in the library on the town square. It's an even longer walk from the village, so not a substitute for the one that closed down in Orford Rd, especially for old people.

Walthamster wrote:
Congratulations to all concerned. This is a real victory and shows what campaigns can do if you don't give up. And good for the buisnessman who put his money in too. Redfox and Techno2: we lost the big post office in the arcade and got a smaller one in the library on the town square. It's an even longer walk from the village, so not a substitute for the one that closed down in Orford Rd, especially for old people.

Yes, great news. Another opportunity for the usual suspects to attack anything positive (or 'rose tinted') happening in the village of course.

Worth remembering the post office has been in that location by the old town hall for 122 years, it also covered for another that closed in Grove Rd a few years ago and it served many elderly resident in nearby sheltered housing as well as non 'rose-tinted' residents.

RichieA70 wrote:

Walthamster wrote:
Congratulations to all concerned. This is a real victory and shows what campaigns can do if you don't give up. And good for the buisnessman who put his money in too. Redfox and Techno2: we lost the big post office in the arcade and got a smaller one in the library on the town square. It's an even longer walk from the village, so not a substitute for the one that closed down in Orford Rd, especially for old people.

Yes, great news. Another opportunity for the usual suspects to attack anything positive (or 'rose tinted') happening in the village of course.

Worth remembering the post office has been in that location by the old town hall for 122 years, it also covered for another that closed in Grove Rd a few years ago and it served many elderly resident in nearby sheltered housing as well as non 'rose-tinted' residents.

122 years eh? In bygone era when the Village really was one and not blighted by betting shop, overpriced and overrated restaurants,run down pubs,crime riddled streets and pseudo antique shops.

Those were the days ahhhh...

Fresh Gravee wrote:

RichieA70 wrote:

Walthamster wrote: Congratulations to all concerned. This is a real victory and shows what campaigns can do if you don't give up. And good for the buisnessman who put his money in too. Redfox and Techno2: we lost the big post office in the arcade and got a smaller one in the library on the town square. It's an even longer walk from the village, so not a substitute for the one that closed down in Orford Rd, especially for old people.

Yes, great news. Another opportunity for the usual suspects to attack anything positive (or 'rose tinted') happening in the village of course. Worth remembering the post office has been in that location by the old town hall for 122 years, it also covered for another that closed in Grove Rd a few years ago and it served many elderly resident in nearby sheltered housing as well as non 'rose-tinted' residents.

122 years eh? In bygone era when the Village really was one and not blighted by betting shop, overpriced and overrated restaurants,run down pubs,crime riddled streets and pseudo antique shops. Those were the days ahhhh...

Yes Orford Rd really is 'blighted' by popular restaurants, shops and shock horror - a bookmaker! Have you ever been in any of the 'run down pubs' lately, all 4 of which have just been extensively refurbished? 122 years ago the area was blighted by even more shops, several factories and a workhouse. Must have been either a real dump or charming depending on whether you're a 'rose tinted' glasses wearer.

RichieA70 wrote:

Fresh Gravee wrote:

RichieA70 wrote:

Walthamster wrote: Congratulations to all concerned. This is a real victory and shows what campaigns can do if you don't give up. And good for the buisnessman who put his money in too. Redfox and Techno2: we lost the big post office in the arcade and got a smaller one in the library on the town square. It's an even longer walk from the village, so not a substitute for the one that closed down in Orford Rd, especially for old people.

Yes, great news. Another opportunity for the usual suspects to attack anything positive (or 'rose tinted') happening in the village of course. Worth remembering the post office has been in that location by the old town hall for 122 years, it also covered for another that closed in Grove Rd a few years ago and it served many elderly resident in nearby sheltered housing as well as non 'rose-tinted' residents.

122 years eh? In bygone era when the Village really was one and not blighted by betting shop, overpriced and overrated restaurants,run down pubs,crime riddled streets and pseudo antique shops. Those were the days ahhhh...

Yes Orford Rd really is 'blighted' by popular restaurants, shops and shock horror - a bookmaker! Have you ever been in any of the 'run down pubs' lately, all 4 of which have just been extensively refurbished? 122 years ago the area was blighted by even more shops, several factories and a workhouse. Must have been either a real dump or charming depending on whether you're a 'rose tinted' glasses wearer.

Yes, Murderer and sex attacker on the loose, another unsolved murder in the Churchyard last year, Campaigns and meetings by the locals about the robberies in the vicinity, discussed over a bowl of olives and oil with balsamic dip.

Oh what joy it would be the for the Post Office to open so people can pretend to be friendly with each other as they walk along the uneven pavement full of chewing gum, saliva and turd of dog.

If you wear cranberry tinted glasses it is much better.

Fresh Gravee wrote:

RichieA70 wrote:

Fresh Gravee wrote:

RichieA70 wrote:

Walthamster wrote: Congratulations to all concerned. This is a real victory and shows what campaigns can do if you don't give up. And good for the buisnessman who put his money in too. Redfox and Techno2: we lost the big post office in the arcade and got a smaller one in the library on the town square. It's an even longer walk from the village, so not a substitute for the one that closed down in Orford Rd, especially for old people.

Yes, great news. Another opportunity for the usual suspects to attack anything positive (or 'rose tinted') happening in the village of course. Worth remembering the post office has been in that location by the old town hall for 122 years, it also covered for another that closed in Grove Rd a few years ago and it served many elderly resident in nearby sheltered housing as well as non 'rose-tinted' residents.

122 years eh? In bygone era when the Village really was one and not blighted by betting shop, overpriced and overrated restaurants,run down pubs,crime riddled streets and pseudo antique shops. Those were the days ahhhh...

Yes Orford Rd really is 'blighted' by popular restaurants, shops and shock horror - a bookmaker! Have you ever been in any of the 'run down pubs' lately, all 4 of which have just been extensively refurbished? 122 years ago the area was blighted by even more shops, several factories and a workhouse. Must have been either a real dump or charming depending on whether you're a 'rose tinted' glasses wearer.

Yes, Murderer and sex attacker on the loose, another unsolved murder in the Churchyard last year, Campaigns and meetings by the locals about the robberies in the vicinity, discussed over a bowl of olives and oil with balsamic dip. Oh what joy it would be the for the Post Office to open so people can pretend to be friendly with each other as they walk along the uneven pavement full of chewing gum, saliva and turd of dog. If you wear cranberry tinted glasses it is much better.

Your version of reality seems as skewed as the tinted glasses brigade you continually berate for daring to improve things for themselves & others.

RichieA70 wrote:

Fresh Gravee wrote:

RichieA70 wrote:

Fresh Gravee wrote:

RichieA70 wrote:

Walthamster wrote: Congratulations to all concerned. This is a real victory and shows what campaigns can do if you don't give up. And good for the buisnessman who put his money in too. Redfox and Techno2: we lost the big post office in the arcade and got a smaller one in the library on the town square. It's an even longer walk from the village, so not a substitute for the one that closed down in Orford Rd, especially for old people.

Yes, great news. Another opportunity for the usual suspects to attack anything positive (or 'rose tinted') happening in the village of course. Worth remembering the post office has been in that location by the old town hall for 122 years, it also covered for another that closed in Grove Rd a few years ago and it served many elderly resident in nearby sheltered housing as well as non 'rose-tinted' residents.

122 years eh? In bygone era when the Village really was one and not blighted by betting shop, overpriced and overrated restaurants,run down pubs,crime riddled streets and pseudo antique shops. Those were the days ahhhh...

Yes Orford Rd really is 'blighted' by popular restaurants, shops and shock horror - a bookmaker! Have you ever been in any of the 'run down pubs' lately, all 4 of which have just been extensively refurbished? 122 years ago the area was blighted by even more shops, several factories and a workhouse. Must have been either a real dump or charming depending on whether you're a 'rose tinted' glasses wearer.

Yes, Murderer and sex attacker on the loose, another unsolved murder in the Churchyard last year, Campaigns and meetings by the locals about the robberies in the vicinity, discussed over a bowl of olives and oil with balsamic dip. Oh what joy it would be the for the Post Office to open so people can pretend to be friendly with each other as they walk along the uneven pavement full of chewing gum, saliva and turd of dog. If you wear cranberry tinted glasses it is much better.

Your version of reality seems as skewed as the tinted glasses brigade you continually berate for daring to improve things for themselves & others.

This is the reality. Can you deny that there have been 2 murders and rapists on the run? Are you wearing welding goggles now?

Can you deny any of it for that matter?

Murderer and sex attacker on the loose, another unsolved murder in the Churchyard last year, Campaigns and meetings by the locals about the robberies in the vicinity, discussed over a bowl of olives and oil with balsamic dip. Oh what joy it would be the for the Post Office to open so people can pretend to be friendly with each other as they walk along the uneven pavement full of chewing gum, saliva and turd of dog.

Fresh Gravee wrote:

RichieA70 wrote:

Fresh Gravee wrote:

RichieA70 wrote:

Fresh Gravee wrote:

RichieA70 wrote:

Walthamster wrote: Congratulations to all concerned. This is a real victory and shows what campaigns can do if you don't give up. And good for the buisnessman who put his money in too. Redfox and Techno2: we lost the big post office in the arcade and got a smaller one in the library on the town square. It's an even longer walk from the village, so not a substitute for the one that closed down in Orford Rd, especially for old people.

Yes, great news. Another opportunity for the usual suspects to attack anything positive (or 'rose tinted') happening in the village of course. Worth remembering the post office has been in that location by the old town hall for 122 years, it also covered for another that closed in Grove Rd a few years ago and it served many elderly resident in nearby sheltered housing as well as non 'rose-tinted' residents.

122 years eh? In bygone era when the Village really was one and not blighted by betting shop, overpriced and overrated restaurants,run down pubs,crime riddled streets and pseudo antique shops. Those were the days ahhhh...

Yes Orford Rd really is 'blighted' by popular restaurants, shops and shock horror - a bookmaker! Have you ever been in any of the 'run down pubs' lately, all 4 of which have just been extensively refurbished? 122 years ago the area was blighted by even more shops, several factories and a workhouse. Must have been either a real dump or charming depending on whether you're a 'rose tinted' glasses wearer.

Yes, Murderer and sex attacker on the loose, another unsolved murder in the Churchyard last year, Campaigns and meetings by the locals about the robberies in the vicinity, discussed over a bowl of olives and oil with balsamic dip. Oh what joy it would be the for the Post Office to open so people can pretend to be friendly with each other as they walk along the uneven pavement full of chewing gum, saliva and turd of dog. If you wear cranberry tinted glasses it is much better.

Your version of reality seems as skewed as the tinted glasses brigade you continually berate for daring to improve things for themselves & others.

This is the reality. Can you deny that there have been 2 murders and rapists on the run? Are you wearing welding goggles now? Can you deny any of it for that matter? Murderer and sex attacker on the loose, another unsolved murder in the Churchyard last year, Campaigns and meetings by the locals about the robberies in the vicinity, discussed over a bowl of olives and oil with balsamic dip. Oh what joy it would be the for the Post Office to open so people can pretend to be friendly with each other as they walk along the uneven pavement full of chewing gum, saliva and turd of dog.

No denying any of the crime, the village area is very central and not immune. Infact I was mugged in the area a few years ago so have seen it from first hand. The sex attacks took place in the Queen's Road area and sadly much of the central and southern parts of the borough seem especially prone to street crime.

Irrespective of that, the village area is seeing much investment and has a strong community spirit which I hope to see across the borough and beyond. Today it's being visited by judges from the 'London in Bloom' competition. You may consider that elitest and another example of 'them and us'. I see an area with pride and making positive steps.