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Thread: Business Lunch
Post: RE: Business Lunch
| The inaugural (albeit relaunched) lunch was a fun event and we now have a core of 5 "lunchers" who are looking forward to more such events in the near future.
For the record we managed to discuss S... |
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11-09-2008, 01:22 PM |
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Thread: The 23 Club
Post: RE: The 23 Club
| I doubt that will be necessary, but it could be a nice touch and worth a few laughs
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10-09-2008, 12:28 AM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Central
Post: RE: Forest Hill Central
| Work is slow, but they have been working on it I think. There are many layers to lay and pipes to repair (which they broke) but I'd expect they'll finish this part - it'll not stand them in good stead... |
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09-09-2008, 12:02 PM |
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Thread: Business Lunch
Post: RE: Business Lunch
| Thanks BigJulie
Looks like there are a few more people who might come (not all on this site) so hopefully we'll get a few more to join us - otherwise lots of wine for us!
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08-09-2008, 10:19 PM |
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Thread: The 23 Club
Post: RE: The 23 Club
| Siazzah
Get your other half to come along to the lunch on Wednesday discussed here:
http://www.se23.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1046&pid=12064#pid12064
can't promise a great crowd, or intell... |
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robwinton |
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06-09-2008, 10:09 PM |
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Thread: Business Lunch
Post: RE: Business Lunch
| I feel a little like I am talking to myself, but are there any takers for a lunch on Wednesday this week? I will probably go along anyway, but it would be nice to know other might pop along!? |
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06-09-2008, 10:07 PM |
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Thread: The 23 Club
Post: RE: The 23 Club
| Not entirely sure what you are referring to there Baggy, but - OK
Great time to day at the BBQ which wasn't a BBQ after all. Although the low confirmed numbers in advance meant that the pub didn't ... |
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robwinton |
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23-08-2008, 09:17 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pool (continued)
| stevegrindlay - you know I have the utmost respect for you, your knowledge and your commitment to the area and even our friendship. It is one of the reasons I have not jumped into this discussion to d... |
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robwinton |
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20-08-2008, 11:31 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pool (continued)
| Whilst I'm not quite as vexed as our friend Roz, I must admit that I find this latest development quite depressing - enough to break my self-imposed silence on this matter/thread.
I can understand ... |
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robwinton |
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20-08-2008, 10:28 PM |
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Thread: The 23 Club
Post: RE: The 23 Club
| I've not been able to make the last couple of events, but I gather they have gone well.
I am planning on attending the next event as it is a BBQ on a Saturday and family friendly - much better for ... |
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robwinton |
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13-08-2008, 08:00 PM |
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Thread: Swimming pools beyond SE23
Post: RE: Swimming pools beyond SE23
| I must admit we use [url=http://www.bromleymytime.org.uk/spa-leisure-centre.html]Beckenham Spa[/url]
not sure if it is the closest, but sufficiently convenient and a reasonable centre |
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robwinton |
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12-08-2008, 02:12 PM |
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Thread: Business Lunch
Post: RE: Business Lunch
| Well, I'm torn as I'd love to have you there of course, but also hope you are busy on that day!
:)
I've had an OK to taste the wine with lunch, so a bottle or two of "samples" could be laid on f... |
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robwinton |
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11-08-2008, 04:30 PM |
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Thread: Local Fun Fair seeks visitors
Post: Local Fun Fair seeks visitors
| How many parents out there were aware that there WAS a fun fair in Mayow Park between Thursday and Sunday last week?
I happened to catch sight of a poster opposite the Horniman entrance earlier in ... |
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robwinton |
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11-08-2008, 04:03 PM |
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Thread: Where are the free cash machines?
Post: RE: Where are the free cash machines?
| can vouch for machine at the Co-op on Waldram Park Road being free as well
as to whether it is working or not is another matter
but you can get cash back in the coop if needed |
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robwinton |
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11-08-2008, 03:56 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Rail Station
Post: RE: Ticket Barriers and Gates at FH Station
| Oooh! Great timing!
Just as we have swanky new Oyster barriers installed at the station, TfL go and cancel their contract!
[url=http://www.tfl.gov.uk/corporate/media/newscentre/8976.aspx]http://... |
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robwinton |
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08-08-2008, 03:03 PM |
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Thread: Business Lunch
Post: Business Lunch
| A previous attempt at this has gone to a better home (see the [url=http://www.se23.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=338&page=3]23 Club thread[/url]) but my original intention was to set up a regular lunch... |
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robwinton |
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08-08-2008, 01:56 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Central
Post: RE: Froest Hill Central
| that would be a disaster - I certainly hope not
Haven't heard any such thing and last time I passed they were working away as normal, damaging the water mains on Perry Vale. |
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robwinton |
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03-08-2008, 08:15 PM |
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Thread: WH Smith & Post Office, Forest Hill
Post: RE: "The People's Post Office" - FH - really?!
| Apparently the thing we foretold/feared has come to pass (already)
The lift, the only decent way for the elderly, disabled and those with pushchairs to get to this key local resource, has not been ... |
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robwinton |
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22-07-2008, 12:06 PM |
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Thread: Summer activities for pre-school children
Post: RE: Summer activities for pre-school children
| I'd like to point out that MauraMc is Mrs RobWinton, and welcome her to the community
Now she can see where I waste/spend so much of my time
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22-07-2008, 11:54 AM |
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Thread: Perry Vale - Road Issues
Post: RE: Perry Vale road closures
| Friday evening (on the way back from sharing my views on the pool and the gates!)
:)
Looked rather nasty |
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robwinton |
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21-07-2008, 04:37 PM |
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Thread: Perry Vale - Road Issues
Post: RE: Perry Vale road closures
| Oh, you mean this?
[img]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3008/2689495366_95b20137b8.jpg[/img] |
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robwinton |
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21-07-2008, 03:58 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Rail Station
Post: RE: Ticket Barriers and Gates at FH Station
| I'm no apologist for this action, and I'm dead against the closing of the gate on the Perry Vale side, but there is one apparent statistic that is harmful to our cause.
Apparently, since the gates ... |
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robwinton |
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21-07-2008, 01:40 PM |
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Thread: Beadnell Road demolition
Post: RE: Beadnell Road demolition
| A 5 storey Church?
[url=http://acolnet.lewisham.gov.uk/LEWIS-XSLPagesDC/acolnetcgi.exe?ACTION=UNWRAP&RIPNAME=Root.PgeResultDetail&TheSystemkey=53681]Planning Application - True Christ Church[/url]
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robwinton |
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19-07-2008, 01:43 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pool (continued)
| See you there in the next hour or two?
They've got pretty little models and video and everything!
:)
[img]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3047/2679226319_7e73b7aee1.jpg[/img] |
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robwinton |
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18-07-2008, 03:17 PM |
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Thread: Gardeners Question Time
Post: RE: Stanstead lodge tree felling/preservation orde...
| What kind of willow? Why should it be so bad?
There are many types, most of which remain very small. We have a willow - [url=http://www.plantpress.com/plant-encyclopedia/plantdb.php?plant=710]Kilma... |
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robwinton |
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08-07-2008, 08:55 PM |
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Thread: National Brand Invests in Prominent Forest Hill Shopping Location
Post: RE: National Brand Invests in Prominent Forest Hil...
| than it was before? Naturally!
any business moving into Forest Hill is good news, even if it is just from the perspective that it makes the area look a little less run-down to the passing public |
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robwinton |
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06-07-2008, 05:53 PM |
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Thread: National Brand Invests in Prominent Forest Hill Shopping Location
Post: National Brand Invests in Prominent Forest Hill Sh...
| A large brand, with national scope, has decided to take a retail space in Forest Hill.
[align=center]:ohmy:[/align]
Unfortunately it isn't the most exciting business in the world, nor is it the... |
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robwinton |
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06-07-2008, 09:24 AM |
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Thread: Perry Vale old fire station to be redeveloped
Post: RE: old fire station
| thanks for the warning, that is interesting news
I know that nerves are a little raw at the moment because of the situation at the pools, but there is no reason to assume they will just let this bu... |
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robwinton |
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03-07-2008, 05:03 PM |
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Thread: Calling all mums and dads to be
Post: RE: Calling all Mums (and Dads) to be!
| Duncan John Grant McIntosh was born this morning at 07:52.
He was already over a week late, so decided to take the last part of the journey at a bit of a rush. We never made it to hospital, so inst... |
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01-07-2008, 09:41 PM |
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Thread: Baby due September...
Post: RE: Due September...
| ha! we're already a week late, that would be a little excessive
I just remember that we've got in touch with a lot of local mums & dads to be that are due any time between now and the end of the ye... |
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28-06-2008, 08:08 AM |
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Thread: Baby due September...
Post: RE: Due September...
| plenty!
check out the thread here:
http://www.se23.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=537
welcome to the club |
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robwinton |
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27-06-2008, 08:01 PM |
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Thread: Doorstep scam or fraud
Post: RE: Doorstep scam or fraud in HOP area
| there is, I'm sure
you can ask the credit companies to set up a process whereby ANY credit check activity requires confirmation with you through the use of a password
ask whatever credit agency ... |
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robwinton |
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18-06-2008, 01:10 PM |
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Thread: TRL Yellow Jackets in FH
Post: RE: TRL Yellow Jackets in FH
| Yes, saw them hanging around today as well. In fact one was TRL, the other TfL.
They seemed to be generally looking at maps and staring up side roads (saw them checking our Sunderland Road from the... |
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robwinton |
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13-06-2008, 02:43 PM |
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Thread: Fire!
Post: RE: Fire!
| yes, that is correct. The Forest Hill Society was not allowed to have a stand on the day (and not for the first time).
We are hoping that this will be changed as it is frankly rather odd to have "... |
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robwinton |
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12-06-2008, 06:38 PM |
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Thread: Intimidating kids hanging around
Post: RE: Intimidating kids hanging around
| probably worth talking to the local PCSO or the Safer Neighbourhoods scheme
which ward do you live in? I know a few of the Perry Vale tem and they are very helpful |
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robwinton |
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10-06-2008, 01:34 PM |
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Thread: Fire!
Post: RE: Fire!
| apparently called back as the oil is still hot
[[url=http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/lewgreennews/display.var.2330324.0.fire_crews_return_to_scene_of_substation_blaze.php]Link Here][/url]
I he... |
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robwinton |
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10-06-2008, 01:20 PM |
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Thread: Stag Beetles
Post: RE: Stag Beetles
| Just added 2 that I saw on Waldram Park Road on Saturday night.
These are the first I have ever seen in Forest Hill despite being on the lookout before. |
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robwinton |
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10-06-2008, 01:13 PM |
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Thread: Fire!
Post: RE: Fire!
| [img]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3093/2560998992_fba19c229b.jpg[/img]
A few more photos for those who didn't make it down there ([url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/robwinton/sets/7215760550284910... |
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robwinton |
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08-06-2008, 10:56 PM |
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Thread: Honor Oak Play Bus
Post: Honor Oak Play Bus
| Saw this parked on Westbourne Terrace at lunch today
A large yellow double-decker with "Honor Oak Play Bus" painte on the side.
Anyone know anything about it? |
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robwinton |
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02-06-2008, 05:14 PM |
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Thread: Does Perry Vale need a coffee shop?
Post: RE: Does Perry Vale need a coffee shop?
| the recent literature (in SE23 Living) seems to imply that a coffee shop is already planned for Forest Hill Central |
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robwinton |
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01-06-2008, 11:35 PM |
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Thread: Perry Vale ex-Threshers site
Post: RE: Perry Vale ex-Threshers site
| We need a decent wine shop, not another cash and carry reseller
Thresher has been going through some tough times and is closing and selling off a lot of its stores. To be honest this one is too sma... |
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robwinton |
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19-05-2008, 03:20 PM |
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Thread: Perry Vale ex-Threshers site
Post: RE: Perry Vale ex-Threshers site
| If anyone wants to set up an independent wine shop, I happen to know a very good wine advisor, potential investor and guaranteed future client!
;) |
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robwinton |
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19-05-2008, 02:24 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Society General Meeting
Post: RE: Wed 7th May 7pm: Forest Hill Society General M...
| As a matter of interest, will the current glut of flats that are proving hard to shift (at these exhorbitant rates anyway) not rather dampen the enthusiasm for any sale of land, and will this hold up ... |
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robwinton |
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07-05-2008, 03:55 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Society General Meeting
Post: RE: Wed 7th May 7pm: Forest Hill Society General M...
| Will certainly be there. I hope we can have a constructive discussion on the pools and avoid that punch up, but I'll bring the camera just in case as it might make a fun write up on here afterwards.
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robwinton |
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06-05-2008, 05:07 PM |
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Thread: (ex) Mercury TV - Perry Vale
Post: RE: (ex) Mercury TV - Perry Vale
| the No-Name Indian Takeaway has been there for ages I'm afraid. No activity at all for months despite the shop fitting
Can't say that painted furniture is a great reason for excitement for me perso... |
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02-05-2008, 11:12 PM |
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Thread: 1,000 Post Milestone
Post: 1,000 Post Milestone
| Congratulations to Baggydave for having made his 1,000th post on this forum [url=http://www.se23.com/forum/showthread.php?action=lastpost&tid=568]here[/url].
With over 1,000 registered users and so... |
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Thread: (ex) Mercury TV - Perry Vale
Post: RE: (ex) Mercury TV - Perry Vale
| not sure about music studio - that would require sound proofing which this certainly has not got
although it was converted into two shops, I now see that there is an open passageway between the two... |
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01-05-2008, 02:28 PM |
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Thread: The 23 Club
Post: RE: The 23 Club
| I think that the FHS idea of the dinners is a good one and I fully support it, and it also means those who wanted to organise curry nights could do this and meet other locals
unfortunately I don't ... |
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24-04-2008, 07:25 PM |
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Thread: Direct Action
Post: RE: Direct Action
| [quote=Perryman]
I surreptitiously snap a shoot off any Japanese knotweed infestation I pass.
If we all did this, the problem would, er, now I come to think of it, probably vigorously spread all aro... |
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Thread: Calling all mums and dads to be
Post: RE: Calling all Mums (and Dads) to be!
| congratulations to the new family - a few more to go in the next few weeks!
Not sure if we can make it tomorrow, but we will try |
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