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  Thread: HOP Recreation Ground to Become a Cemetery?
Post: RE: HOP Recreation Ground to Become a Cemetery?

henryb2 Where did you see that the wooded area of One Tree Hill is being lost?
sandy SE23 Topics 196 181,704 02-01-2015, 04:41 PM
  Thread: Mylene Klass
Post: RE: Mylene Klass

If you were to argue that any improvements made to a house should not be subject to VAT I'd agree that it could be said the home owner has contributed to the increased value. If money is simply accrue...
sandy Wider Topics 19 16,078 27-11-2014, 11:46 AM
  Thread: Mylene Klass
Post: RE: Mylene Klass

But it is preferable to stamp duty where the buyer pays. The name is unhelpful (why not part of capital gains?) and how are property companies and overseas buyers pushing up prices, and pricing people...
sandy Wider Topics 19 16,078 20-11-2014, 06:25 PM
  Thread: Mylene Klass
Post: RE: Mylene Klass

I agree about homes not investment but moving out of London to cheaper areas would give a distinct advantage over anyone living there to buy there.
sandy Wider Topics 19 16,078 20-11-2014, 05:52 PM
  Thread: Mylene Klass
Post: RE: Mylene Klass

But shouldn't people be taxed on unearned income i.e. just because one happens to be in an area with rising house prices?
sandy Wider Topics 19 16,078 20-11-2014, 05:10 PM
  Thread: Mylene Klass
Post: RE: Mylene Klass

Might have required some thought to respond to such an ill-thought out objection?
sandy Wider Topics 19 16,078 20-11-2014, 12:20 PM
  Thread: 36 Honor Oak Road (ex Hamilton Lodge Care Home)
Post: RE: 36 Honor Oak Road (ex Hamilton Lodge Care Home...

Not really nitpicking but questioning the whole range of assumptions underlying the suggestions?
sandy SE23 Topics 224 192,284 23-10-2014, 05:15 PM
  Thread: Restaurants in SE London
Post: RE: Restaurants in SE London

Yes, I have been to Mediterannea and liked it. I'm not an expert but thought the food was fine and the service very friendly. I have been to Le Querce a few times but not recently as I wasn't impresse...
sandy Wider Topics 34 29,515 14-10-2014, 01:22 PM
  Thread: Restaurants in SE London
Post: RE: Restaurants in SE London

Could compare Mediterranea at Crystal Palace? http://www.mediterranea.co
sandy Wider Topics 34 29,515 14-10-2014, 10:15 AM
  Thread: Restaurants in SE London
Post: RE: Restaurants in FH / HOP

Bit further afield but very good places at Crystal Palace: Numidie and Mediterranea in particular
sandy Wider Topics 34 29,515 02-10-2014, 07:32 PM
  Thread: Even tho i did't like living in SE22
Post: RE: Even tho i did't like living in SE22

:laugh:
sandy SE23 Topics 3 5,697 18-08-2014, 06:40 PM
  Thread: Work started on the Honor Oak pub
Post: RE: Work started on the Honor Oak pub

Honor Man must be sorely disappointed about his move from East Dulwich according to his post on another thread ("Why I moved to SE23") or is he just testing we "SO MUCH NICER" people in SE23?
sandy SE23 Topics 37 37,714 14-08-2014, 04:57 PM
  Thread: Renovations in Honor Oak
Post: RE: Renovations in Honor Oak

I wonder how one might feel if one's home was being discussed in this way on a public forum?
sandy SE23 Topics 14 12,652 27-05-2014, 08:16 PM
  Thread: Crofton Park and Honor Oak Park Neighbourhood Forum
Post: RE: Crofton Park and Honor Oak Park Neighbourhood ...

It's related to ward boundaries and it is always difficult when you are near the limits. I live close to the Southwark/Lewisham borough boundary and, though a Lewisham resident, remain very much at th...
sandy SE23 Topics 35 42,993 08-02-2014, 10:17 AM
  Thread: Parking controls in HOP
Post: RE: Parking controls in HOP

Then parking is simply pushed out to other streets so to make it work there would presumably need to be quite a wide area controlled.
sandy SE23 Topics 27 21,212 23-01-2014, 01:35 PM
  Thread: Floor Sanding
Post: Floor Sanding

Does anyone have a recommendation for good company carrying out pine floorboard sanding and finishing?
sandy Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 0 2,694 13-01-2014, 10:00 AM
  Thread: Pheasant in HOP!
Post: RE: Pheasant in HOP!

We saw one just outside Nunhead Cemetery in Linden Grove last year.
sandy SE23 Topics 3 5,842 24-10-2013, 04:07 PM
  Thread: Anyone peeked into the new HOP Sainsburys?
Post: RE: Anyone peeked into the new HOP Sainsburys?

Sainsbury's seems to have made a pretty good start for what it is i.e. a local shop where you can top up the main shop. It has only been open a couple of days and probably needs to gauge sales to anti...
sandy SE23 Topics 43 34,142 16-09-2013, 09:59 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Walking Group
Post: Forest Hill Walking Group

We are a group of (mainly but not exclusively) women who meet to walk around the area once a week. The aim is to have some exercise taking advantage of our lovely hills. It has proved also a way of ge...
sandy SE23 Topics 0 4,319 15-09-2013, 04:00 PM
  Thread: Walking/Running groups in FH
Post: RE: Walking/Running groups in FH

You can PM me about a walking group in FH/HOP.
sandy Wider Topics 4 6,121 02-09-2013, 07:37 PM
  Thread: Walking for Fitness - any groups in Forest Hill
Post: RE: Walking for Fitness - any groups in Forest Hil...

Yes, it is. We are mostly women with one regular male walker and we have done many Wed evening walks, alternating between FH and HOP stations to start. If you PM me with your email address I can send ...
sandy Wider Topics 41 33,296 21-08-2013, 04:35 PM
  Thread: English Usage
Post: RE: Dodgy Beggar at Forest Hill Station

'Caucasian, blue/grey tracksuit and long greasy hair' - is that not sufficient, descriptive only?
sandy Wider Topics 587 489,476 08-08-2013, 09:42 AM
  Thread: English Usage
Post: RE: Dodgy Beggar at Station

Did we really need 'chavvy' in the description?
sandy Wider Topics 587 489,476 07-08-2013, 07:43 PM
  Thread: Hobbs shoes for sale
Post: RE: Hobbs shoes for sale

Still available - £40?
sandy Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 2 4,413 17-05-2013, 05:36 PM
  Thread: Hobbs shoes for sale
Post: RE: Hobbs shoes for sale

I should have added PM me if interested.
sandy Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 2 4,413 02-05-2013, 07:36 AM
  Thread: Hobbs shoes for sale
Post: Hobbs shoes for sale

Pair of Hobbs shoes size 36 - black suede with patent heel and low patent platform. Very good condition, bought for a wedding, only worn 3 times. £50 ONO
sandy Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 2 4,413 01-05-2013, 04:12 PM
  Thread: One Tree Hill Events
Post: One Tree Hill Events

One Tree Hill Up and Coming Events Saturday 13th April Up with the Larks! Dawn Chorus Walk 5 am. Meet at the main notice board inside the main entrance at the top of Honor Oak Park. Thursday 25...
sandy SE23 Topics 0 3,574 09-04-2013, 08:31 PM
  Thread: Walking for Fitness - any groups in Forest Hill
Post: RE: Walking for Fitness - any groups in Forest Hil...

I will be there, too, though I have a slight question about the age profile as a not so young walker.
sandy Wider Topics 41 33,296 26-02-2013, 10:02 PM
  Thread: Walking for Fitness - any groups in Forest Hill
Post: RE: Walking for Fitness - any groups in Forest Hil...

I'd be interested.
sandy Wider Topics 41 33,296 19-02-2013, 05:52 PM
  Thread: Planning to move to Forest Hill (or ED)
Post: RE: Planning to move to Forest Hill (or ED)

Sydenham and FH in the 2012 league tables - both 66%
sandy SE23 Topics 21 28,867 13-02-2013, 06:52 PM
  Thread: Where do local primary kids go on to, on whole?
Post: RE: Where do local primary kids go on to, on whole...

Both Forest Hill and Sydenham 66% 5 good GCSEs in 2012 league tables http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/special/education/school_tables/secondary/12/html/eng_maths_209.stm?compare=
sandy Wider Topics 19 22,824 12-02-2013, 11:23 PM
  Thread: Honor Oak Park station staff
Post: RE: Honor Oak Park station staff

Googled Honor Oak Park Station and found: Call London Overground Customer Services 0845 601 4867 for issues related to London Overground trains, station staff and facilities.
sandy SE23 Topics 21 26,171 09-01-2013, 08:36 AM
  Thread: Planting at Forest Hill and Honor Oak Park Stations - 20th October
Post: RE: Planting at Forest Hill and Honor Oak Park Sta...

It's just possible that some people might be torn between doing something local and contributing to a major event so I don't quite understand the need for the heavy sarcasm.
sandy SE23 Topics 6 9,063 10-10-2012, 05:46 PM
  Thread: Planting at Forest Hill and Honor Oak Park Stations - 20th October
Post: RE: Planting at Forest Hill and Honor Oak Park Sta...

The TUC Austerity March takes place on that day.
sandy SE23 Topics 6 9,063 09-10-2012, 06:50 PM
  Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Planning Application: IndoBangla / Honor Oak T...

HOP is not Herne Hill (wealthier residents there) or West Norwood (proper High Street and travel hub) but a small parade of local shops. In the 20+ years I have lived here expectations have grown and ...
sandy SE23 Topics 349 322,629 06-08-2012, 03:36 PM
  Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Planning Application: IndoBangla / Honor Oak T...

While not denying there are people in our local area that are poor, this is not a deprived community as described in that article. A Sainsbury's Local here will mainly attract commuters who I am sure ...
sandy SE23 Topics 349 322,629 06-08-2012, 01:31 PM
  Thread: Car just broken into on Ackroyd Road
Post: RE: Car just broken into on Ackroyd Road

I have lived in HOP for nearly 25 years. In that time we have had our car broken into 3 times (on the front drive) - twice a long time ago to take radios and more recently we left the car unlocked and...
sandy SE23 Topics 8 8,701 13-07-2012, 04:22 AM
  Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: The Old Bank to become a Domino's Pizza?

For definition of 'regulated entertainment' see: http://www.culture.gov.uk/what_we_do/regulated_entertainment/8955.aspx
sandy SE23 Topics 736 625,661 12-07-2012, 04:59 PM
  Thread: Is there a concert nearby?
Post: RE: Is there a concert nearby?

It's the Walters Way annual party, always on this weekend.
sandy SE23 Topics 4 5,141 08-07-2012, 10:23 AM
  Thread: One Tree Hill Events
Post: One Tree Hill Events

Two up and coming events on the Hill: [b]Wednesday 4th July 9pm Evening Bat Walk on One Tree Hill[/b] Meet at the gates to St. Augustine's Church SE23 3LE. Bring a torch and wear suitable clothing...
sandy SE23 Topics 0 3,743 29-06-2012, 03:55 PM
  Thread: is there a jubilee street party on the hill?
Post: RE: is there a jubilee street party on the hill?

There is to be a beacon lighting on One Tree Hill between 10 and 10.30 pm. Details will be advertised soon.
sandy SE23 Topics 20 25,353 08-05-2012, 09:12 AM
  Thread: Primary School allocations
Post: RE: Primary School allocations

Well, people do seem to be able to find out they are religious after all if trying to get into high performing CofE or Catholic schools, why not Muslim, Jewish or other faith schools? As someone else ...
sandy Wider Topics 62 69,867 01-05-2012, 09:43 AM
  Thread: Horniman Licence Application
Post: RE: Horniman Licence Application

People shouldn't be driving if they're drinking so if one aim is to encourage the buying of alcoholic drinks, there should be less need to provide parking...?
sandy SE23 Topics 114 90,215 03-04-2012, 10:26 PM
  Thread: One Tree Hill Events
Post: One Tree Hill Events

[b]Friends of One Tree Hill present:[/b] [b]28th March[/b] Mathew Frith Deputy CEO of the London Wildlife Trust who will be presenting an illustrated talk on: Wildlife Conservation in London. St...
sandy Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 0 2,338 21-03-2012, 12:34 AM
  Thread: Planning: Nursery at Liphook Crescent
Post: RE: Planning Application: Nursery at Liphook Cresc...

What a hoot! Now we have 'grumpy teachers' who don't like children - another stereotype to add to those other child haters, boring oldies etc.
sandy SE23 Topics 666 537,035 02-02-2012, 10:34 PM
  Thread: Planning: Nursery at Liphook Crescent
Post: RE: Planning Application: Nursery at Liphook Cresc...

"The best way to make house prices wobble is for a community to take the sort of disruptive action that has happened here. Nothing loses sales and depresses values more than the lack of goodwill, neig...
sandy SE23 Topics 666 537,035 27-01-2012, 12:02 AM
  Thread: Bike for sale
Post: Bike for sale

I have a bike in excellent condition that I wish to sell for £150. It has had very little use (not its fault!) and has been recently serviced. PM me if interested. Details below: Ridgeback Lad...
sandy Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 0 2,915 02-12-2011, 02:01 PM
  Thread: Jeremy Clarkson
Post: RE: Jeremy Clarkson

See http://www.theweek.co.uk/politics/3613/what-made-anders-breivik-quote-daily-mail
sandy Wider Topics 38 35,757 02-12-2011, 11:44 AM
  Thread: Crime Prevention
Post: RE: Car Theft - Netherby Road

I know it's going off topic but where exactly is the pocket in a sheep's coat? I did laugh at the image, Jon14.
sandy Wider Topics 15 11,415 29-11-2011, 11:09 PM
  Thread: Crime and Punishment
Post: RE: Intruders in garden

Oh, wasn't that ironic?
sandy Wider Topics 58 48,119 20-11-2011, 06:20 PM