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Thread: Children in cafes Post: RE: Children in cafes
I recently took two of my children to Canvas and Cream for tea. They behaved impeccably for half an hour. More impeccably than the two women at the next table who were packing up to leave anyway as we... |
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Thread: Children in cafes Post: RE: Children in cafes
The Horniman is a family orientated museum so its not surprising the cafe is the same however I went there for 23 years quite happily as a non parent before kids came along- the previous cafe too of c... |
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Thread: Derelict building-getting a CPO? Post: Derelict building-getting a CPO?
Hi wondered if anyone can advise?
There is an old Victorian house in our road - former HMO- which was vacated about 8 years ago and left in poor state. Various people bought it and got planning but... |
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28-12-2014, 09:52 AM |
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Thread: Still looking for Marie Rogers Post: Still looking for Marie Rogers
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For 15 years or so we ve had an annual Xmas card for someone called Marie Rogers from what seems like old friends. We ve never heard of her - shes never lived in our house- neither have some of... |
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21-12-2014, 12:24 PM |
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Thread: Looking for Geoffrey Wordsworth Post: Looking for Geoffrey Wordsworth
Ive had substantial correspondence for a Mr Geoffrey Wordsworth clearly sent to the wrong address. Does anyone know anyone of that name in Forest Hill and how I can contact him- to stop the constant e... |
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16-11-2014, 01:48 PM |
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Thread: Pavements closed around Fairlawn School Post: RE: Pavements closed around Fairlawn School
Thanks Maja will wait to hear.
Perhaps they are coming back to finish it today and open it up but I doubt it. |
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01-11-2014, 08:04 AM |
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Thread: Pavements closed around Fairlawn School Post: Pavements closed around Fairlawn School
Appalled to see the half term works havent been completed and a key section of pavement remains closed. How on earth are children expected to get to school safely on Monday morning? They would have t... |
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31-10-2014, 07:14 PM |
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Thread: Creepy man in FH :( Post: RE: Creepy man in FH :(
His behaviour isn't acceptable but assuming without evidence that he's frim Miriam Lodge isn't helpful or acceptable either. Let's establish facts before building up a head of steam against homeless p... |
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30-10-2014, 09:07 AM |
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Thread: Cardboard boxes needed Post: RE: Cardboard boxes needed
Hi Homebase in Penge usually have a load by the exit to give away. |
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28-12-2013, 10:39 AM |
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Thread: Jane Twin Two buggy for sale Post: Jane Twin Two buggy for sale
We have a Jane Twin Two tandem buggy for sale - includes car seats , foot muffs and rain covers. Very good condition. Looking for £200 Ono.
You are welcome to come and try it out at our house. Tha... |
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28-12-2013, 10:27 AM |
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Thread: crutches for free Post: RE: crutches for free
Ok, I can definitely recall Lewisham telling me not to bother returning them but due to public pressure and a need to clear out the house I will return them after Xmas to one of these places. Merry Xm... |
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18-12-2013, 02:04 PM |
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Thread: One off deep clean and pair of hands wanted Post: One off deep clean and pair of hands wanted
Hi we have regular cleaners but they don't do what we need here which is another pair of hands to help us move stuff around and do a deep clean. Approx 6 hours work in one day. Any suggestions helpfu... |
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15-12-2013, 11:06 AM |
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Thread: crutches for free Post: RE: crutches for free
They dont generally want them back due to hygiene health and safety etc. We still have a pair from a few years ago which we use to get things out of our car roof box! Seriously I have an inflamed knee... |
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15-12-2013, 10:57 AM |
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Thread: Sainsburys big freeze Post: RE: Sainsburys big freeze
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08-12-2013, 11:00 AM |
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Thread: Sainsburys big freeze Post: Sainsburys big freeze
You may have noticed that Sainsburys is colder than usual due to their having no heating. Their plant has broken down and the part still has to be made so they are talking about well into January befo... |
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08-12-2013, 09:32 AM |
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Thread: Nice Sunday Drives To The Countryside Post: RE: Nice Sunday Drives To The Countryside
I can recommend Ightham Mote but more for the lovely country walks around the perimeter as much as the gardens which is free. Close by is the village of Stone Street with some great pubs including the... |
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08-11-2013, 02:00 PM |
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Thread: Cardboard boxes wanted urgently please Post: RE: Cardboard boxes wanted urgently please
This is probably too late but Homebase in Penge usually have loads by the exit for the taking- totally free. |
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07-11-2013, 05:48 PM |
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Thread: Contacting Dietrich Bonhoffer Kirche Post: Contacting Dietrich Bonhoffer Kirche
Hi there
Ive been trying to contact DB about hiring their hall for a childrens party however I cant get a reply nor does anyone return my calls. Any advice on better contact methods?
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07-11-2013, 05:34 PM |
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Thread: Farmers' market in the Horniman Gardens Post: RE: Farmers' market in the Horniman Gardens
I dont know who Aga is, sorry, or what sort of business you have so cant comment on the correlation. From a consumer point of view
, I think the market is fab, largely because of the location but a... |
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03-11-2013, 12:06 AM |
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Thread: Farmers' market in the Horniman Gardens Post: RE: Farmers' market in the Horniman Gardens
Im with isaglanzer on this one- I dont see how a Saturday market really impacts on the footfall elsewhere in Forest Hill apart from Sainsburys. Our own meagre purchases would only have been bought the... |
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02-11-2013, 11:17 PM |
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Thread: Secondary glazing supply and fit Post: Secondary glazing supply and fit
Hi, I'm looking for a firm to supply and fit secondary glazing to existing wooden windows- tastefully but am reluctant to contact firms like Everest as from experience you get pursued by them for mont... |
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13-01-2013, 09:49 PM |
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Thread: Cuts to Lewisham Hospital A&E Post: RE: Lewisham Hospital A&E to close?
I've been to Woolwich only a few times from FH and it was a long journey by car at all times of the day and evening. The prospect of having to get there by bus is even more daunting. I wouldnt know wh... |
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03-12-2012, 12:15 AM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pools Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools
Just also to say that the opportunity for myself and family to really use the pool regularly won't arise for a while: unlike the Bridge swimming lessons start at 4 not 3. They are stringent about the ... |
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13-10-2012, 09:53 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pools Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools
Good news.
I've also experienced problems trying to book a room for a children's party: first if all I was told no, then when we finally agreed that the studios could be booked I was told that the... |
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13-10-2012, 09:39 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pools Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools
Having read all of this I'm glad I kept our family swimming lessons at the Bridge in case there were teething problems at Forest Hill. For us also with three children taking them swimming in Forest Hi... |
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01-10-2012, 10:00 PM |
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Thread: Alarming burglary numbers this weekend Post: RE: Alarming burglary numbers this weekend
We had the police doing the rounds last night trying to raise awareness. |
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01-10-2012, 09:36 PM |
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Thread: Free cots to give away Post: Free cots to give away
I have two standard sized cots to give away free to anyone who wants them and will collect. Both came from a good home about 2 years ago and I am the second owner. One has not been used by us. Mattres... |
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30-09-2012, 11:14 PM |
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Thread: What does the future hold for Forest Hill? Post: RE: What does the future hold for Forest Hill?
You will probably recall Michael that we did have most of those kinds of shops many years ago and they suffered and left due to previous recessions. I remember the butchers who were in the now bettin... |
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30-09-2012, 08:34 PM |
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Thread: Planning: 2-4 London Road FH (Launderette) Post: RE: Launderette closing
Most people cant wash a duvet or large blankets or curtains in a standard domestic washing machine. In addition you can only really wash what you are able to dry so sometimes occasional outsourcing is... |
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30-09-2012, 08:22 PM |
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Thread: Harassment by male in London Road area Post: RE: Harassment by male in London Road area
Sounds like the guy I had a run in with in Sainsburys in the summer.
There is also another man who hassles people in Sainsburys car park in much the same way. He is white with dark hair and 35-45. H... |
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30-09-2012, 08:09 PM |
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Thread: Contacting the Honor Oak pub Post: Contacting the Honor Oak pub
Hi, I've been trying to contact the HO pub on the number advertised on the Internet but it just rings out. Anyone have any alternative numbers and also the website address as cant find it for some re... |
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24-09-2012, 09:20 PM |
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Thread: Planning a wedding in south-east London Post: RE: Planning a wedding in south-east London
PS They dont have a lot of money to flash around so we are talking budget, but also value for money, if that is in fact possible when talking about weddings! |
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09-07-2012, 05:16 PM |
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Thread: Planning a wedding in south-east London Post: Planning a wedding in south-east London
I am helping some friends to try to plan their wedding locally and it is proving very difficult indeed, so much so that they are now thinking of chucking in the towel and going outside London as it ... |
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09-07-2012, 05:15 PM |
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Thread: Rail services during the Olympics Post: RE: Rail services during the Olympics
If that is true about the announcement then that is absolutely ridiculous; how can people be advised not to use public transport.What are we supposed to do- drive everywhere? I think not? Not go to ... |
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09-07-2012, 05:05 PM |
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Thread: Is there a concert nearby? Post: RE: Is there a concert nearby?
The source of the fireworks too that started at 10pm last night? |
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08-07-2012, 10:48 AM |
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Thread: Best views for The Shard laser show? Post: RE: Best views for The Shard laser show?
Was there a fireworks display too as definitely heard something between 10pm and 11pm last night? |
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08-07-2012, 09:51 AM |
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Thread: Primary School allocations Post: RE: Primary School allocations
I don;t know, sorry.Parents used to have a choice about a September or January intake.I think there is still a right to choose but that should be checked out with Lewisham. |
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04-07-2012, 09:29 PM |
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Thread: Fairlawn School takes part in Healthy Eating Week with Sainsbury’s Forest Hill Post: RE: Fairlawn School takes part in Healthy Eating W...
I actually think its a good idea and would have thought nothing of it had I not had a few bad experiences of our local shop which makes me think they should get their own house in order first.
I do... |
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04-07-2012, 09:24 PM |
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Thread: Fairlawn School takes part in Healthy Eating Week with Sainsbury’s Forest Hill Post: RE: Fairlawn School takes part in Healthy Eating W...
I think its generally a good thing to do however I feel that the store itself has a lot to learn and demonstrate in respect of appropriate storage of food which it might want to consider in any presen... |
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02-07-2012, 04:59 PM |
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Thread: Rail services during the Olympics Post: RE: Rail services during the Olympics
Interesting but cant recall when I caught a last train to anywhere as cant stay awake much after 9pm these days. I am impressed by those who can, especially working parents..... |
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27-06-2012, 10:07 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pools Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools
i hadn't realised that lower case was socialist and upper case right wing. what about punctuation- is that democratic or aggressive ? |
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24-06-2012, 11:21 PM |
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Thread: summer camps/clubs/sports for young schoolchildren Post: RE: summer camps/clubs/sports for young schoolchil...
Thanks for this . Townley seems good but the hours probably wouldn't work for us. The Dulwich College one suits better but they have 5 activities a day and I wonder whether it might be too much and to... |
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24-06-2012, 09:42 AM |
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Thread: Oh Dear - Bad Days For Mrs Blair & J.Carr Post: RE: Oh Dear - Bad Days For Mrs Blair & J.Carr
I agree . My children are young and I have worked a year after the first birth and 5 months after the second due to necessity. It has been very hard and many compromises have had to be made. We have h... |
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24-06-2012, 09:37 AM |
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Thread: summer camps/clubs/sports for young schoolchildren Post: RE: summer camps/clubs/sports for young schoolchil...
Hi, thanks, oddly enough, Ive just come across that one too ie Dulwich College. It looks excellent and not too expensive for a few days a week and the children seem to get a lot of input and experien... |
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23-06-2012, 04:50 PM |
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Thread: summer camps/clubs/sports for young schoolchildren Post: summer camps/clubs/sports for young schoolchildren
Hi, we are looking at summer holiday activities for our child aged 5, perhaps a week or two's sports activities or club or something like that. We cant find out whats on offer somehow. If anyone has a... |
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23-06-2012, 02:16 PM |
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Thread: Celebrities in Cafes Post: RE: celebrities in cafes
Its clearly fabricated as any celebrity with commonsense would have known to go straight to Canvas and Cream, like all the other celebs do. |
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Thread: Oh Dear - Bad Days For Mrs Blair & J.Carr Post: RE: Oh Dear - Bad Days For Mrs Blair & J.Carr
PS Managing childcare and all the demands of work is an art form. As well as needing money to stay home, you also need money to be able to afford to go out to work. Sometimes you even have to borrow t... |
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21-06-2012, 10:05 PM |
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Thread: Oh Dear - Bad Days For Mrs Blair & J.Carr Post: RE: Oh Dear - Bad Days For Mrs Blair & J.Carr
I actually see nothing wrong about people rich enough to be able to devote their time and energy to their children. If I had the choice I would definitely do that rather than endure certain work situa... |
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21-06-2012, 09:57 PM |
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Thread: Primary School allocations Post: RE: Primary School allocations
Second that one. Once your child's in school that's it and you will probably never look back. My child's class wasnt full and others left shortly afterwards. Personally if I didn't like the school off... |
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19-06-2012, 11:29 PM |
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Thread: Robin Bosher to leave Fairlawn Primary School Post: RE: Robin Bosher to leave Fairlawn Primary School
Actually reading it again , its a bit ambiguous as to whether the person whos turned around Harris is Robin Bosher or the current CEO. Possibly the latter after all.
However interesting that two se... |
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