'insipid shell' is a bit harsh. I had a nice time, but I think the area would benefit from a more inclusive Forest Hill Day and helped to build a community rather than simply a nice day in the park.

I know... Michael is really called Reg and he's attempting to use the FHS as a Trojan horse to gatecrash Forest Hill Day.

Is it just me, or does this thread remind anyone else of the committee meeting of the People's Front of Judea scene in Life of Brian?

Jim Dowd MP most certainly did have a stall at Forest Hill Day in 2007! Perhaps this was not official but he was certainly there with a stall doing a bit of self promotion at least in the late afternoon.

Perhaps is was Jim Dowd MP that caused the ban!