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Acton Green Common- Photograph/video and shame people above the rules?

I am fortunate enough to work from home, and my view is over Acton Green Common.I am astonished at the number of people who are using the park area as a place to lie on the grass, relax on the benches, and mingle with others.Dozens of different people have sat on each of the benches today, many others do not seem to be distancing themselves whilst "exercising". Dog walkers also appear to be above the guidelines, frequently stopping and chatting with each other.Is it going too far to post videos and photographs of these individuals who are selfishly putting further strain on our NHS?I'm beginning to think not...

Will Griggs ● 2416d17 Comments

No, I don't think that it is going too far at all.
I am also opposite a park and people are in 'family' (normally a mum and kids) groups and are keeping their distance.
If your locals are incapable of doing this then 'name and shame'.

N V Brooks ● 2416d

My brother in law tells us that in Richmond some of the parks have had to have facilities dismantled to stop groups of people using them. What is wrong with these idiots?

Vanessa Smith ● 2416d

It's very frustrating. The juxtaposition is galling when you see elderly individuals or couples, who are clearly exercising or getting fresh air whilst taking precautions (scarves/masks and gloves etc.)

Will Griggs ● 2416d

Your in your rights to upload as long as its in a public place, no person has a right to privacy where photos or video is concerned. The exception would be Children under 16 in the content. Question is would you post under your name. I certainly would not

Julian Pavey ● 2416d

People do not seem to grasp what two metres is. Runners who come from behind seem particularly unable to judge two metres. I know that they are not doing it intentionally but they do need to be much more carefulEqually concerning are the numbers of builders working on  houses in the area. There are three projects happening close to me, All the builders were carrying on as if nothing has changed at all - working very closely next to each other and walking to the tube together in groups.

Stewart Jones ● 2416d

I am inclined to think the consequences are worth it. Hearing the a&e doc on Radio 4 this AM was frightening.We can stop this, but it requires a collective effort from all.I may address them personally tomorrow (from a distance)- now is the time for unity rather than criticism. If I can make a difference to a few of those folks then the message may spread more productively than my hastily thought of "name and shame" idea.

Will Griggs ● 2416d

I found people do their best to keep distance, not everybody is in the lucky position to have a garden or a balcony, or a big flat or house, people need to go out, and if the others don't step aside so you do it. Your position to overlook a park does not make you a warden, as dire the situation is and as much some people need to get in their head to keep distance, we should not spying on each other and feeling superior just because they don't need to out

Silvia Kinner ● 2416d

I agree Silvia. On balance, I think the vast majority are obeying the rules- but even the very small fraction who don't obey the rules, are still risking spreading the virus.I don't feel superior either, anything but. There are no winners in this situation, but as a 30-something, who is used to going to the gym 5 times a week, playing golf, and running 3 times per week, I find it very frustrating that my (and most others) efforts to curtail our lifestyles could be in vain due to the actions of others.The guidelines should be something we try and distance ourselves from as much as possible, i.e. how much can we do to avoid spreading this? Is each trip outside "necessary"? The guidelines should not be viewed as the benchmark or goal to aim for in minimising the inconvenience to our lives.

Will Griggs ● 2416d

I also love in a house looking over Acton Green, today I saw a couple dry humping in the park, they were on their 'love' blanket for 2 or more hours, he walked her to her close by abode then rode off in his pro cycling wear on his racer. I've not seen so many joggers either, suddenly people who have never jogged are now jogging, so many families on bike riding excursions, like a utopian summers day.

Arnie Devi ● 2416d

"...today I saw a couple dry humping in the park...?? I trust you averted your gaze as soon as, and abluted as soon as possible?

Brian Coyle ● 2416d

Great word abluted

Arnie Devi ● 2416d

If you see them again you can instruct them to cohabit or go their separate ways forever in accordance with the latest government guidelines. If they refuse take pictures so that we can all get abluted.

Paul Campbell ● 2416d

He did have very tight cycling shorts on. ABLUTE!

Arnie Devi ● 2416d

My personal pet hate of the moment is the number of people who spit as they're running. I mean, just what are they thinking?

Gordon McDonald ● 2416d

Ditto a cyclist who 'cleared his nose' via the finger over one nostril technique a couple days ago at a pedestrian crossing. I called him on it (politely), which was met with the other nostril being emptied in my direction as he pulled away, accompanied by a smug grin. i get that it's hard to get out of habits (disgusting that some like spitting and snotting are anyway), but right now, you've got to be pretty ignorant not to be sensitive to it.

Rob Reynolds ● 2416d

There were 4 guys sitting drinking at the table next to the table tennis/children's playground on Acton Green late afternoon yesterday.  Taking no notice of the social distancing and they kindly left all their cans on the table for someone else to clear up.

Ann Peach ● 2415d

This morning there were about 10 builders working on a near by house, hovering outside taking in heavy materials- is non essential building work still ok? I understand work needs to be done but surely everyone has work to GO OUT & do? Are more people observing the lockdown then other?

Arnie Devi ● 2415d