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  Thread: Robin Bosher to leave Fairlawn Primary School
Post: RE: Robin Bosher to leave Fairlawn Primary School

Good luck to him but Im surprised at the knighthood rather than an OBE/MBE etc as it does seem rather unusual? Hes not exactly at the end of his career either. Also surprised to hear Lord Harris stat...
roz SE23 Topics 21 32,364 16-06-2012, 01:31 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill in the Times property section
Post: RE: Forest Hill in the Times property section

I dont think any posts Ive made on this thread have been deleted. Not sure how or why you would think that.
roz SE23 Topics 103 103,522 11-06-2012, 07:50 PM
  Thread: Forest Croft
Post: RE: Forest Croft

Its very unsettling. A friend had a flat there and he was required to pay around £15k towards major repairs and a sinking fund and that was some years ago. Perhaps they just never managed to raise t...
roz SE23 Topics 56 66,476 10-06-2012, 07:58 PM
  Thread: going west out of London Sunday 3rd June
Post: RE: going west out of London Sunday 3rd June

Thanks for all your replies. We eventually decided to head off via Purley and the new link road to the M25 which avoids Coulsden. It probably isnt that new but we havent been down there for a while. ...
roz Wider Topics 5 7,017 10-06-2012, 12:19 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools

PS We have used the Bridge regularly for the last few years. It sure ain't pretty but its not horrendous and it certainly does offer a lot of amenity, classes, and services. Dulwich on the other hand...
roz SE23 Topics 2,074 2,036,994 10-06-2012, 11:48 AM
  Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools

Melissa, I am so glad to read your post, put so much better than I could have done. I am glad the pools have finally come into being after so many years and with even more years of being open then shu...
roz SE23 Topics 2,074 2,036,994 10-06-2012, 11:30 AM
  Thread: Forest Hill in the Times property section
Post: RE: Forest Hill in the Times property section

I gave the positive comments at the same time as the criticism. How is that backtracking? People should read what posts actually say, not what they think they say.
roz SE23 Topics 103 103,522 10-06-2012, 09:51 AM
  Thread: Forest Hill in the Times property section
Post: RE: Forest Hill in the Times property section

I've looked back at My own posts to see the extent to which I have 'moaned' or 'complained'/ slagged off Canvas and Cream and other than comment about the pricing and comments they made on their webs...
roz SE23 Topics 103 103,522 10-06-2012, 09:05 AM
  Thread: Forest Hill in the Times property section
Post: RE: Forest Hill in the Times property section

See the top of this page for the C and C own thread and comments on how they really only want certain kinds of people booking their venue. Kirsty Allsop isn't really news- she and Phil Spencer hav...
roz SE23 Topics 103 103,522 08-06-2012, 09:15 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill in the Times property section
Post: RE: Forest Hill in the Times property section

Not sure who you're confusing me with Syd central but I don't have any involvement at all in local politics of any kind , not for years. I don't think it's me that keeps bringing out the Nigella/Saat...
roz SE23 Topics 103 103,522 08-06-2012, 12:42 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill in the Times property section
Post: RE: Forest Hill in the Times property section

And do people genuinely not see how incredible some of us can find the reverence and deference of others to celebrity, and the arrival of some B rate celebs to buy up the contents of a gallery, as if...
roz SE23 Topics 103 103,522 08-06-2012, 10:51 AM
  Thread: Forest Hill in the Times property section
Post: RE: Forest Hill in the Times property section

Its mind boggling that people think its mind boggling that some people should care about the price of tea and cake. Lucky you if you don't have to! Original and independent it probably is , but 'c...
roz SE23 Topics 103 103,522 08-06-2012, 10:34 AM
  Thread: Forest Hill in the Times property section
Post: RE: Forest Hill in the Times property section

I think people forget how much I love that bric a brac shop next to the Capitol. It really encourages footfall like nothing else in the area, apart from the Horniman of course. As a postcode we must ...
roz SE23 Topics 103 103,522 08-06-2012, 10:23 AM
  Thread: Forest Hill in the Times property section
Post: RE: Forest Hill in the Times property section

Oh. I hadnt realised that adding opinions on places , usually adding to already existing threads, directly equated to 'slagging off' , or complaining. In which case, perhaps we should abolish the ent...
roz SE23 Topics 103 103,522 08-06-2012, 10:09 AM
  Thread: Forest Hill in the Times property section
Post: RE: Forest Hill in the Times property section

Suggest that they start to take the community with them. That might help.
roz SE23 Topics 103 103,522 08-06-2012, 09:47 AM
  Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools

The pool design, size etc would have been less compromised if the Sydenham Society hadn't muscled its way to ensuring that the facade was retained. A new build would have produced a better and less co...
roz SE23 Topics 2,074 2,036,994 08-06-2012, 09:45 AM
  Thread: Forest Hill in the Times property section
Post: RE: Forest Hill in the Times property section

Dear Cheeky, this is a public forum. I believe most opinions exc racist and abusive are encouraged. Somehow I dont think preventing debate and discussion by telling people to 'be quiet' is playing the...
roz SE23 Topics 103 103,522 08-06-2012, 09:27 AM
  Thread: Forest Hill in the Times property section
Post: RE: Forest Hill in the Times property section

I'll let David know. Diversity is good however my concern remains about pricing and whether this will prove to be sustainable in the long run once the novelty factor wears off. I remain concerned ab...
roz SE23 Topics 103 103,522 08-06-2012, 09:16 AM
  Thread: Forest Hill in the Times property section
Post: RE: Forest Hill in the Times property section

I have never frequented a Dominos so no not necessarily my ideal business however better than an empty unit which this has been for years. You might have seen myself and my family in there if you wal...
roz SE23 Topics 103 103,522 08-06-2012, 08:29 AM
  Thread: Forest Hill in the Times property section
Post: RE: Forest Hill in the Times property section

Canvas and Cream has given a real boost to the area. Have they? Or are they simply cashing in on the hard work and achievements of others' hard work? It's a nice looking caff, don't get me wrong , but...
roz SE23 Topics 103 103,522 08-06-2012, 05:43 AM
  Thread: Looking for Monday to Thursday let
Post: Looking for Monday to Thursday let

Hi , a relative is looking to rent a room from Monday to Thursday as he has a new job near Charing Cross. He's early 40's , a professional, owns his own home, and is a really nice chilled out individu...
roz Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 0 2,191 07-06-2012, 06:14 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools

I think there will always be a problem catering for what is clearly suppressed demand for a wide range of facilities and classes in what is still a fairly small building footprint. The answer might b...
roz SE23 Topics 2,074 2,036,994 07-06-2012, 06:53 AM
  Thread: going west out of London Sunday 3rd June
Post: RE: going west out of London Sunday 3rd June

Hi, thanks for your response, JG. I am not sure if we can rely on not too much traffic west of these bridge closures. We took a risk once before and were pleasantly surprised as we just sailed out of...
roz Wider Topics 5 7,017 02-06-2012, 03:37 PM
  Thread: going west out of London Sunday 3rd June
Post: going west out of London Sunday 3rd June

Any advice greatly appreciated on getting out of London tomorrow morning by car. We are heading of to the M4 and the West Country. We'd normally go through the South Circ and Hammersmith. Hammersmith ...
roz Wider Topics 5 7,017 02-06-2012, 02:47 PM
  Thread: Fire Station open day?
Post: RE: Fire Station open day?

We went a few years ago- it was pretty good. Children love this sort of stuff and learn a lot too. Minty from Eastenders turned up but no one recognised him- shame. They let kids sit in the fire engin...
roz SE23 Topics 3 5,873 01-06-2012, 10:30 PM
  Thread: Planning Application: 120 Stanstead Road
Post: RE: Domino's Pizza - New Planning Application for ...

However the planning system isnt just all about giving local people their aspirations. It is about balance and fairness and like it or not, firms like Dominos have a right to access that system for t...
roz SE23 Topics 67 81,639 30-05-2012, 11:18 PM
  Thread: Phone Hacking Scandal Reaches FH
Post: RE: Phone Hacking Scandal Reaches FH

All quiet this evening at the Coulson home as I drove past. No press pack. Was there one this morning? I do feel sorry for his wife and children though. I assume that they have moved out by now in a...
roz Wider Topics 49 55,256 30-05-2012, 08:26 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill in the Times property section
Post: RE: Forest Hill in the Times property section

And again, why on earth are Nigella etc continuously talked about like they are the best thing for Forest Hill? We have plenty more jewels in the crown; who needs a couple of washed up pseudo Tories?
roz SE23 Topics 103 103,522 30-05-2012, 08:21 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill in the Times property section
Post: RE: Forest Hill in the Times property section

I also take issue with the statement about moving out of the area before the kids get to secondary school age, as things are changing around here for the better. Sydenham Girls is getting a huge capit...
roz SE23 Topics 103 103,522 30-05-2012, 08:20 PM
  Thread: Vale Lodge service charges
Post: RE: Vale Lodge Service Charges

Apparently half of the charge goes towards a reserve fund however the basis of this is unclear and there is concern about how secure and safe this money is. If anyone has any idea how these work and w...
roz SE23 Topics 6 7,824 30-05-2012, 08:09 AM
  Thread: Planning Application: 120 Stanstead Road
Post: RE: Dominos move on and try again

I dont really like Dominos and have never considered buying a pizza from them but I dont really understand why they are being chased out of town epecially if they are looking at taking properties that...
roz SE23 Topics 67 81,639 29-05-2012, 11:00 PM
  Thread: World City Music 9th & 10th June
Post: RE: World City Music 9th & 10th June

That'll be the acid test! Ho ho.
roz SE23 Topics 10 11,252 23-05-2012, 10:02 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Local Assembly - Monday 21 May 2012
Post: RE: Forest Hill Local Assembly - Monday 21 May 201...

It is just far too early- I have young children. My partner is barely home by 6.30pm on Mondays and then we have to do the bedtime routine so cant usually get out to anything until 8pm. 6.45pm is the...
roz SE23 Topics 17 15,999 23-05-2012, 09:47 PM
  Thread: I dispair for London
Post: RE: I dispair for London

To be fair, it doesn't look like a flower bed- just a load of grass ?
roz Wider Topics 41 34,513 21-05-2012, 07:39 AM
  Thread: One Tree Hill Festival line up announced!
Post: RE: One Tree Hill Festival line up announced!

Looking forward to the Jason the Maverick show tomorrow!
roz SE23 Topics 4 8,489 18-05-2012, 10:34 PM
  Thread: commuters at canada water
Post: RE: commuters at canada water

Sigh. I miss it so much. My life is permanently on the P4 bus these days...
roz Wider Topics 26 26,615 18-05-2012, 10:31 PM
  Thread: Vale Lodge service charges
Post: RE: Vale Lodge Service Charges

Yes but theres no reason for all these costs to significantly jump to almost £200 per month apparently. Its hardly got a concierge. The new RTM company complained about existing service charges being...
roz SE23 Topics 6 7,824 16-05-2012, 09:07 PM
  Thread: Vale Lodge service charges
Post: RE: Vale Lodge Service Charges

PS The charges seem to be £1800 per annum compared to £600 pa previously with no clear idea as to where the money is going and the amount of money for the reserve fund going into what seems to be a b...
roz SE23 Topics 6 7,824 16-05-2012, 07:10 PM
  Thread: Vale Lodge service charges
Post: Vale Lodge service charges

A friend is increasingly concerned about the service charges levied on the flats here which seems to have increased three fold since the leaseholders made a successful bid for the management of the bl...
roz SE23 Topics 6 7,824 16-05-2012, 07:08 PM
  Thread: Robin Bosher to leave Fairlawn Primary School
Post: RE: Robin Bosher to leave Fairlawn Primary School

I didn't think her position had changed? She's been actual head of school for a while and remains so.
roz SE23 Topics 21 32,364 16-05-2012, 04:22 PM
  Thread: average childcare cost in area
Post: RE: average childcare cost in area

What I meant was I have never had that sort of figure quoted to me previously and now when I'm looking again. You would only get around 6 hours a day for that sort of sum and most people seem to want...
roz Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 9 10,030 15-05-2012, 09:04 PM
  Thread: average childcare cost in area
Post: RE: average childcare cost in area

I do think £45 for a childminder is a little low and depends how many hours you need. Nurseries tend to be cheaper per hour and do breakfast, lunch and tea if needed so they can prove extremely valuab...
roz Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 9 10,030 15-05-2012, 02:32 PM
  Thread: baby clothes to give away
Post: baby clothes to give away

Hi, I have a bag of 0-3 months clothes to give away immediately, mostly babygros, already second hand but most barely used and in good condition.Please PM me if interested. Will take along to baby gro...
roz Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 0 2,786 15-05-2012, 02:28 PM
  Thread: free baby items
Post: RE: free baby items

Hi will PM you now.
roz Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 1 3,503 15-05-2012, 02:23 PM
  Thread: I dispair for London
Post: RE: I dispair for London

It's a good point, and its an admirable quality, but people who do habitually throw litter around and demonstrate other antisocial behaviour tend to be a little troubled, psychotic ,densitized to the ...
roz Wider Topics 41 34,513 13-05-2012, 10:02 AM
  Thread: is there a jubilee street party on the hill?
Post: RE: is there a jubilee street party on the hill?

Now Will's doing the stand up. They should do the comedy circuit.
roz SE23 Topics 20 25,341 11-05-2012, 10:24 PM
  Thread: Robin Bosher to leave Fairlawn Primary School
Post: RE: Robin Bosher to leave Fairlawn Primary School

Oh, and shortlisted for the TES Headteacher of the Year to be announced in July. Not a lot going on then, Mark!
roz SE23 Topics 21 32,364 11-05-2012, 09:53 PM
  Thread: is there a jubilee street party on the hill?
Post: RE: is there a jubilee street party on the hill?

They're not all bad. I found the recent royal weather reports highly entertaining. He should do stand up. If he'd shown half of that sense of humour before we might all be more kindly disposed.
roz SE23 Topics 20 25,341 11-05-2012, 09:50 PM
  Thread: Robin Bosher to leave Fairlawn Primary School
Post: RE: Robin Bosher to leave Fairlawn Primary School

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dvl-jRec8lg New exec head appointed for the Fairlawn/Hasetine/Kilmorie Federation, Mark Wilson from Robin Hood Primary in Wakefield. He is apparently a hot shot in IC...
roz SE23 Topics 21 32,364 11-05-2012, 09:46 PM
  Thread: is there a jubilee street party on the hill?
Post: RE: is there a jubilee street party on the hill?

Unfortunately we are not royalists so wont be celebrating but attending a republican banquet in another part of the country.
roz SE23 Topics 20 25,341 11-05-2012, 08:53 PM
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