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  Thread: Horniman Triangle Play Park
Post: RE: Horniman Triangle Play Park

Agreed; swings are one of the first things that children use and the only one that they can use safely for some time. They are therefore a necessity and given the number of young children in FH I woul...
roz SE23 Topics 163 171,608 19-01-2009, 11:09 AM
  Thread: Linda Barker and Other Celeb Types in the Area
Post: RE: Linda Barker and other celeb types in the area

Please can someone; 1) tell me how to put pictures on this website a la Michael as I tried to put some of Gail on here and failed miserably. 2) start up a separate thread on six degrees of separ...
roz SE23 Topics 47 81,387 04-11-2007, 11:00 PM
  Thread: fh shop opening times
Post: RE: fh shop opening times

Its been early closing on Wednesdays for years in FH, for a lot of small businesses, especially family businesses. Its an old custom which is rather nice however the question is whether it is good for...
roz SE23 Topics 8 11,132 07-11-2007, 06:37 PM
  Thread: Conservation Area
Post: RE: Conservation Area

The consultation document on the proposed extended areas seems to suggest that the Council can impose changes retrospectively, ie to make people replace upvc windows with replicas of the original sash...
roz SE23 Topics 52 60,066 27-08-2009, 10:32 PM
  Thread: Christmas Day
Post: RE: Christmas Day

Barcelona Tapas bar is usually open and I think they are taking bookings. Ok, more UDB than se23 but its only a short walk.
roz SE23 Topics 8 11,431 16-10-2007, 09:50 AM
  Thread: Moving House
Post: RE: Moving House

Is there a wrong side, then , Michael?
roz SE23 Topics 6 8,759 18-10-2007, 06:59 AM
  Thread: New coffee shop in Forest Hill
Post: RE: New coffee shop in Forest Hill

Personally whilst I welcome choice I wonder whether this market is becoming saturated. I am not sure what market exists for more coffee shops when there are so many pubs selling such good coffee. The...
roz SE23 Topics 23 28,583 18-10-2007, 08:26 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Central
Post: RE: Forest Hill Central

Theres a full page ad in yesterdays Homes and Property with an open day arranged however this open day appears to be held in E1- shame not in SE23. I wonder why.
roz SE23 Topics 289 273,959 18-10-2007, 08:28 PM
  Thread: Pride of Place - vote for Forest Hill
Post: RE: Pride of Place - vote for Forest Hill

I think it would be great if Forest Hill won!
roz SE23 Topics 39 37,063 18-10-2007, 09:17 PM
  Thread: Pride of Place - vote for Forest Hill
Post: RE: Pride of Place - vote for Forest Hill

I don't know who wrote the above post but it certainly wasn't me. the 'real' Roz.
roz SE23 Topics 39 37,063 18-10-2007, 10:13 PM
  Thread: Cats Missing in HOP
Post: RE: Cats Missing in HOP

It might be an idea for someone to keep a record of how when and why cats have gone missing, if it seems there is a pattern however,spring and autumn are the main mating seasons so I bet those missin...
roz SE23 Topics 4 6,496 20-10-2007, 10:21 PM
  Thread: Christmas Day
Post: RE: Christmas Day

Unfortunately the Dulwich Woodhouse seems to have a ban on children at the moment inside the pub at least - they used to be very family friendly - they say its because their insurance doesn;t cover ki...
roz SE23 Topics 8 11,431 22-10-2007, 12:24 PM
  Thread: WH Smith & Post Office, Forest Hill
Post: RE: Post office Closure

Yes, we should appreciate that we still have a visible service given all the closures however from a business model point of view I cant see how a reduction in high street outlets is going to improve ...
roz SE23 Topics 157 174,722 22-10-2007, 09:32 PM
  Thread: WH Smith & Post Office, Forest Hill
Post: RE: Post office Closure

At least all the queues will make Smiths look busy and no doubt there are plenty of magazines and newspapers to keep people occupied whilst they wait. A bit like having a range of sweets at supermarke...
roz SE23 Topics 157 174,722 22-10-2007, 10:50 PM
  Thread: Poll: Who is in HOP, who is in Forest Hill...
Post: RE: Poll: Who is in HOP, who is in Forest Hill...

This is nice, but can I ask where this thread is leading?
roz SE23 Topics 42 38,990 09-11-2007, 07:25 PM
  Thread: Poll: Who is in HOP, who is in Forest Hill...
Post: RE: Poll: Who is in HOP, who is in Forest Hill...

Have you ever wondered why they all come at once? A point for the ' number theory' thread, perhaps? :confused::confused::confused::confused::confused::confused:
roz SE23 Topics 42 38,990 10-11-2007, 10:10 AM
  Thread: Big Issue seller outside Sainsbury's
Post: RE: Bis Issue seller outside Sainsbury's

She could well be sharing someone elses pitch and they are giving her ?5 for the pleasure. Or someone could be extorting money from her. Or it could be something very straightforward such as giving so...
roz SE23 Topics 212 230,062 11-11-2007, 08:47 PM
  Thread: Refuse Collection
Post: RE: Why is refuse collection not privatised?

I have to say, OL, that refuse is the one thing that rarely seems to go wrong around our way. I find the service very good and always have done. You may be particularly unlucky, perhaps? I suspect t...
roz SE23 Topics 15 13,717 22-10-2007, 11:57 PM
  Thread: Linda Barker and Other Celeb Types in the Area
Post: RE: Linda Barker and other celeb types in the area

Thats not Sarah Jane, thats Gail Platt from Corrie.
roz SE23 Topics 47 81,387 27-10-2007, 09:26 PM
  Thread: FH on BBC radio at 9am
Post: RE: FH on BBC radio at 9am

Its interesting about the MPT; it wouldn't surprise me as some Irish country pubs have a range of uses also. I know the St Giles Crypt in Camberwell which hosts a jazz club every Friday has some tombs...
roz SE23 Topics 12 14,485 28-10-2007, 04:03 PM
  Thread: Direct services from FH to London Victoria
Post: Direct services from FH to London Victoria

Please note the above service, infrequent as it may be and outside the rush hour, albeit very useful, also appears to be under threat. The alternative seems to be a proposed change at Crystal Palace ...
roz SE23 Topics 17 20,858 31-10-2007, 11:15 AM
  Thread: Fireworks at 6am!
Post: RE: Fireworks at 6am!

same happened in Woodcombe Crescent around the same time. Woke us all up. Hasn;t made for a good start to the week. Appeared to be firecrackers.
roz SE23 Topics 13 13,592 19-11-2007, 03:31 PM
  Thread: Fireworks at 6am!
Post: RE: Fireworks at 6am!

I looked out of the upstairs window and saw the flash of the firecrackers in Woodcombe- also the kids who let them off ran screaming past our house a few minutes later.
roz SE23 Topics 13 13,592 19-11-2007, 10:53 PM
  Thread: Mentally/physically handicapped kid on Devonshire Road
Post: RE: Mentally/physically handicapped kid on Devonsh...

I think I know who you mean but think he died around 8 years ago. thenutfied, take it easy, and welcome to se23.com. There is plenty of room for disagreement on this site, friendly or otherwise. ...
roz SE23 Topics 22 23,077 25-11-2007, 12:02 AM
  Thread: Mentally/physically handicapped kid on Devonshire Road
Post: RE: Mentally/physically handicapped kid on Devonsh...

Met this young person this afternoon for the first time on Honor Oak Road. He seems harmless enough, but is everyone certain he qualifies as a ' kid' as to me he looks 18-23.?
roz SE23 Topics 22 23,077 25-11-2007, 08:36 PM
  Thread: Art nouveau, deco and modernism in SE23
Post: RE: art nouveau

but don't forget Charles Rennie Mackintosh.. his stuff is legendary and all over the west of Scotland.
roz SE23 Topics 36 41,577 27-11-2007, 08:22 PM
  Thread: Art nouveau, deco and modernism in SE23
Post: RE: art nouveau

[quote=robwinton] point taken - I should have read more carefully! However, I admit that although I am aware of a distinction between art nouveau and art deco, I could not give you a list of 3 th...
roz SE23 Topics 36 41,577 26-11-2007, 09:51 AM
  Thread: Water Supply Problems
Post: RE: Water on Honor Oak Road

[quote=Sherwood] I think Roz will be able to answer this question. [/quote] Yes, I have reported this however it is not the source of what happened a week or so when we woke up to find a river ...
roz SE23 Topics 96 95,199 28-11-2007, 11:27 AM
  Thread: Water Supply Problems
Post: RE: Water on Honor Oak Road

We call it 'You Elm ' or 'ewe elm' - its named after a Cotswolds village - but you would never imagine the trouble we have - we have to spell it out clearly every time we do a transaction/business on...
roz SE23 Topics 96 95,199 28-11-2007, 05:13 PM
  Thread: Art nouveau, deco and modernism in SE23
Post: RE: Art nouveau, deco and modernism in SE23

I have this book somewhere- borrowed this years ago from Mr Adams himself - had good intentions of returning it but don;t know if hes still living there - I'll see if I can find it and PM you. No poi...
roz SE23 Topics 36 41,577 28-11-2007, 05:17 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Christmas Fair and more........
Post: RE: Forest Hill Christmas Fair and more........

[quote=Applespider] Sounds good. On 9 December, there is a the carol service at the Horniman too from 3pm? I think they have stalls and things too [/quote] Is this Fair also the time when the t...
roz SE23 Topics 6 9,526 29-11-2007, 04:00 PM
  Thread: Xmas at the Honor Oak Pub
Post: Xmas at the Honor Oak Pub

I went to the tree switching on last night - it was good- this pub certainly knows how to attract business as the pub itself was heaving however still easy to get served. Ms Barker confessed some reg...
roz SE23 Topics 2 4,241 02-12-2007, 10:11 AM
  Thread: WH Smith & Post Office, Forest Hill
Post: RE: WH Smith - what do you think?

I was wondering about that, Michael.......
roz SE23 Topics 157 174,722 03-12-2007, 09:49 AM
  Thread: WH Smith & Post Office, Forest Hill
Post: RE: WH Smith - what do you think?

Time will no doubt tell, but after my experience today I would anticipate severe problems for many of us in accessing the post office service on the first floor with any ease or speed. The lift is no...
roz SE23 Topics 157 174,722 29-11-2007, 04:59 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Rail Station
Post: RE: Apologies for the inconvenience

quote from Calvin; [i]Once the guy had a counter in his coat pocket and was very unobtrusively doing the count,[i] Thats a new one...[/i]
roz SE23 Topics 761 705,557 03-12-2007, 07:25 PM
  Thread: Christmas Trees
Post: RE: Christmas Trees

[quote=vipes] Welcome competition for the florist over the road. Often found them grouchy and their stuff well-overpriced. [/quote] Personally I never cared much for the Rottweilers they keep beh...
roz SE23 Topics 10 10,080 03-12-2007, 07:30 PM
  Thread: Any decent letting agents in FH?
Post: RE: Any decent letting agents in FH?

[quote=davetwo] Hullo there, I may be off to foreign climes for the next year, and was wondering if any of you had experience with using a letting agent for your property? I realize that they r...
roz SE23 Topics 4 6,041 05-12-2007, 10:30 AM
  Thread: town centre manager
Post: RE: town centre manager

[quote=hoppy] Hello, I have heard that FH (and HOP?) have one of these, but I have no idea what the job title means, or what (if anything) they can/should do for our town centre. Can any of you ...
roz SE23 Topics 7 9,466 05-12-2007, 10:32 AM
  Thread: SE23.com's 5th Birthday and 1st Best Contributor Award
Post: RE: SE23.com's 5th Birthday and 1st Best Contribut...

I could manage an artists impression of BD - It will cost you, though.....
roz SE23 Topics 8 8,819 06-12-2007, 09:51 AM
  Thread: Busy Weekend
Post: RE: Busy Weekend

The weather can't be helped but I do wonder how realistic it was to plan a Punch and Judy and story telling hour at an outside event in December. No excuse however for the lack of Santa whatever the w...
roz SE23 Topics 25 25,661 07-12-2007, 12:18 AM
  Thread: Water Supply Problems
Post: RE: Water on Honor Oak Road

No, let some of our elected officials get on the case for a change. I assume they still read this forum. COUNCILLORS, THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. WHERE ARE YOU? They need to get t...
roz SE23 Topics 96 95,199 07-12-2007, 09:52 PM
  Thread: Water Supply Problems
Post: RE: Water on Honor Oak Road

I met someone from Havelock House this morning and she told me that the property was managed by Crown Housing Association in Sutton. I phoned them and advised them that there was a great deal of comm...
roz SE23 Topics 96 95,199 07-12-2007, 05:55 PM
  Thread: Busy Weekend
Post: RE: Busy Weekend

I know some of you are trying to be positive,( thats you,Michael) but I have to say this is all still a bit poor. Lets be clear, December is winter . What did the Council expect, 7 hours of suns...
roz SE23 Topics 25 25,661 07-12-2007, 06:05 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Rail Station
Post: RE: Strange Smell at Forest Hill Station

http://www.ch.ic.ac.uk/rzepa/mim/environmental/html/urea_text.htm See link for urea. Its actually a substance created in the body. Its also present in many creams for eczema, such as E45.
roz SE23 Topics 761 705,557 16-12-2007, 04:28 PM
  Thread: New Years Eve Fireworks One Tree Hill View
Post: RE: New Years Eve Fireworks One Tree Hill View

You're better off at the top of Canonbie Road- join us there at midnight for a fantastic free view of fireworks across London.
roz SE23 Topics 9 15,250 16-12-2007, 04:31 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Rail Station
Post: RE: Strange Smell at Forest Hill Station

Well, its either gout or ezcema, take your pick!
roz SE23 Topics 761 705,557 16-12-2007, 05:36 PM
  Thread: Willmott's Experiences
Post: RE: Willmott's Experiences

[quote=soulrider] Its a rent assessment panel... http://www.rpts.gov.uk/our_offices/offices.htm#London [/quote] The body that protects you against bad practice is ARLA- that is, if Willmots ar...
roz SE23 Topics 7 11,822 11-12-2007, 07:08 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Library
Post: RE: library opening times

Went today for the kiddies party- the place looks fantastic , internally and externally, and is well equipped with pc terminals , and of course, books. The kids section is very well catered for. Look...
roz SE23 Topics 105 112,380 18-12-2007, 11:05 PM
  Thread: 'Incident' at Sainsburys Car Park.
Post: 'Incident' at Sainsburys Car Park.

I call it ' incident' with quotation marks as I do not know if it definitely was such or whether it was just something unfortunate but straightforward. I refer to returning to the Sainsburys car park ...
roz SE23 Topics 11 15,783 19-12-2007, 07:59 PM
  Thread: Electricity Supply Problems
Post: RE: Localised power cut Sunday 30th December- OUTR...

Thanks all for the advice and support on this matter, and a very Happy New Year.
roz SE23 Topics 59 58,282 31-12-2007, 08:08 PM
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