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  Thread: 2018 proposed changes to Southern timetable
Post: RE: 2018 proposed changes to Southern timetable

The New Cross trains provide extra capacity up the line in both directions which is useful. However if there is capacity from NXD due to less southern trains this would be a better use of the line.
rymerster SE23 Topics 61 53,715 02-01-2017, 11:42 AM
  Thread: Thread for the strange and unusual in SE23
Post: Thread for the strange and unusual in SE23

Looked for a thread to share this in - Just saw a P4 doing a 3 point turn on the South Circular after it had forgotten to come off at Honor Oak Road. At one point I thought it was going to demolish ...
rymerster SE23 Topics 5 6,238 27-06-2016, 03:28 PM
  Thread: Free moving boxes
Post: Free moving boxes

Approx 30 moving boxes available, 18 are 32x32x32 cms (ideal for vinyl LP or book transportation), the rest are bigger. Most used once, flattened for transport. Location in the centre of Forest Hi...
rymerster Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 0 2,692 19-06-2016, 01:03 PM
  Thread: Free music & cinema books, magazines
Post: Free music & cinema books, magazines

Moving house shortly and have decided to have a clearout. Needing good homes (for free, just collect) are a selection of music books, biographies, encyclopaedias covering the following: Punk/new wa...
rymerster Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 0 2,140 21-05-2016, 03:09 PM
  Thread: Changes to Lewisham refuse collection services
Post: RE: Changes to Lewisham refuse collection services

Wow, this is crazy, Lewisham already has a rubbish problem with weekly collections taking place. There is also a real problem in this borough with fly tipping and lack of use of the large items co...
rymerster SE23 Topics 44 39,609 17-04-2016, 01:31 PM
  Thread: Train Commuter - Memory Lane
Post: RE: Train Commuter - Memory Lane

I think I remember the middle platform being there in 1987 when I went to FH once. Bit hazy though, long time ago!
rymerster SE23 Topics 32 25,022 17-01-2016, 01:16 AM
  Thread: Our very own Poppy in the new MTV series The Shannara Chronicles
Post: RE: Our very own Poppy in the new MTV series The S...

Crikey! She is good! I've heard the series has been confirmed for another season so it must be doing well.
rymerster Wider Topics 23 17,845 08-01-2016, 10:43 PM
  Thread: Our very own Poppy in the new MTV series The Shannara Chronicles
Post: RE: Our very own Poppy in the new MTV series The S...

Which character was she playing? I'm sorry I'm not familiar with Poppy. I won't say what happens in case people are spoiler averse.
rymerster Wider Topics 23 17,845 08-01-2016, 07:44 PM
  Thread: New Year's Eve
Post: RE: New Year's Eve

Ditto, would like to know, after doing central London the last 2 years would prefer to stay local, and not go to the Capitol where I felt simultaneously too young and too old at the same time on Xmas ...
rymerster SE23 Topics 1 2,999 27-12-2015, 02:36 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools

No pool at Pure, and showers not available after 8.30pm.
rymerster SE23 Topics 2,074 2,032,575 18-12-2015, 06:14 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools

I use the gents changing room upstairs and it is palatial compared to the facilities at Bridge *shudders*. Sadly there are limited weights at the FH gym compared to Bridge so I'm alternating between t...
rymerster SE23 Topics 2,074 2,032,575 18-12-2015, 09:11 AM
  Thread: Water problems
Post: RE: Water problems

UPDATE - credit where credit's due, Thames Water called me back to let me know that others have reported the problem and engineers are on their way. So thank you whoever it was that also reported the ...
rymerster SE23 Topics 26 23,732 08-12-2015, 09:07 AM
  Thread: Water problems
Post: RE: Water problems

Called Thames Water to be told that because I'm in an upper floor that they won't do anything! Apparently they are only responsible for problems that ground floor properties have.
rymerster SE23 Topics 26 23,732 08-12-2015, 08:56 AM
  Thread: Water problems
Post: RE: Water problems

Woke up this morning with no water supply, Honor Oak Rd near the junction with Manor Mt, as usual nothing on the Thames Water site. Just came on here to moan really. Not being able to shower gets my d...
rymerster SE23 Topics 26 23,732 08-12-2015, 08:20 AM
  Thread: Royal Mail Delivery Problems
Post: RE: Royal Mail

I thought it was just me! I live in flats so it is very obvious that on some days there can't be a delivery as there is no mail for anyone, and then a lot the next day. I recently had a parcel mysteri...
rymerster SE23 Topics 31 28,559 28-11-2015, 07:57 PM
  Thread: How much did those new traffic lights cost?
Post: RE: How much did those new traffic lights cost?

Yep, had a close shave with a white van yesterday as it hadn't seen the lights change (or didn't care, the speed it was going).
rymerster SE23 Topics 21 21,432 05-09-2015, 03:37 PM
  Thread: Humans at the Bandstand
Post: RE: Humans at the Bandstand

Yes, and then later the same night FH, Sydenham and the Zanzibar Club next to LA Fitness were spied in "Don't Tell The Bride".
rymerster SE23 Topics 5 5,827 08-08-2015, 08:23 AM
  Thread: Water problems
Post: RE: Water problems in SE23 and SE26

Here in Honor Oak Rd, London Rd end the water has been very unpredictable last few days, it's gone off again in the last hour. Never known it this bad before.
rymerster SE23 Topics 26 23,732 07-07-2015, 11:15 PM
  Thread: London Bridge trains - here's the best and the worst peak services
Post: RE: London Bridge trains - here's the best and the...

I find it a touch annoying of Southern to send me an Easter email including 2 for 1 vouchers for all the attractions in Central London I can't get to because of the railway line being closed for much ...
rymerster SE23 Topics 333 285,881 25-03-2015, 10:44 PM
  Thread: London Bridge trains - here's the best and the worst peak services
Post: RE: London Bridge trains - here's the best and the...

Yesterday I watched the 1975 film "Operation London Bridge", absolutely fascinating in the context of what's happening now. http://explore.bfi.org.uk/4ce2b751b2a07 The most interesting thing for me...
rymerster SE23 Topics 333 285,881 11-02-2015, 12:00 AM
  Thread: Junction of London Road and Honor Oak Road
Post: RE: London Road Junction with Honor Oak Road

Anything would be an improvement, as I said earlier in the year, many blind people living at Bradbury Oak House use that junction as Sainsburys is the nearest decent sized supermarket, and I know many...
rymerster SE23 Topics 58 54,038 14-11-2014, 09:17 PM
  Thread: Problems with Honor Oak Road
Post: RE: Problems with Honor Oak Road

I agree with localbigwig's suggestions, the traffic is crazy outside my flat, frequently hear wing mirrors being clipped, and the noise as lorries go over the speed bumps is sometimes surprising!
rymerster SE23 Topics 2 4,913 14-11-2014, 09:13 PM
  Thread: Are there badgers in Forest Hill?
Post: RE: Are there badgers in Forest Hill?

It was more likely to be a glimpse of a fox, there are quite a lot of them around Manor Mount and a couple I've seen are more grey and white (especially near the tail) not the red as you'd expect.
rymerster SE23 Topics 11 10,259 09-07-2014, 09:37 PM
  Thread: The Capitol to close
Post: RE: Capitol to close

Tried to do a bit of digging online and the only conclusion I can come to considering the amount of times that old ABC properties changed hands between the 1970s and now, is that the building may be o...
rymerster SE23 Topics 238 244,076 04-07-2014, 06:26 PM
  Thread: Sad demise of the car park kebab shop
Post: RE: Sad demise of the car park kebab shop

That's good news, the Jolly Bee probably didn't sell kebabs before because of the shop across the road. The guys in there are Turkish, I'm surprised they haven't introduced a few things like this befo...
rymerster SE23 Topics 27 27,666 07-06-2014, 09:57 PM
  Thread: Dead cats
Post: RE: Dead cats

We get a lot of foxes in this area, or we used to, they seem to have been quiet for the last few nights. Is it possible that some local has been leaving things out for the foxes, but the cats have...
rymerster SE23 Topics 11 10,408 30-04-2014, 04:26 PM
  Thread: The Who played in Forest Hill 50 years ago on this day
Post: RE: The Who played in Forest Hill 50 years ago on ...

Mick Karn lived on Ewelme Road and Japan used to rehearse there. The rest of the band lived nearby in Catford, Hither Green and Sydenham. Their manager was in East Dulwich at the time. Jak Airport /Ja...
rymerster SE23 Topics 8 8,673 09-04-2014, 04:01 PM
  Thread: Man knocking on doors at odd hours
Post: RE: 'Homeless' person knocking on doors

There's been a thread about the same thing over at the East Dulwich forum, mostly people off Lordship Lane at the Grove Tavern/Underhill Road area so within a few minutes walk of FH.
rymerster SE23 Topics 15 15,706 02-02-2014, 02:53 PM
  Thread: Sky TV Signal Loss
Post: RE: Sky TV Signal Loss

Had a similar problem a few years ago. Since moving in a tree had grown and during bad weather with it blowing about the signal would be lost. Got an engineer out who moved the dish so that there was ...
rymerster Wider Topics 22 16,361 27-01-2014, 10:55 PM
  Thread: Junction of London Road and Honor Oak Road
Post: RE: London Road Junction with Honor Oak Road

I'm glad this is being looked at. This junction is used by a lot of blind and partially sighted people who walk to and from supported housing just past the Horniman down to Forest Hill, not to mention...
rymerster SE23 Topics 58 54,038 15-01-2014, 11:40 PM
  Thread: Bus Services - Overcrowded in South East London
Post: RE: Bus Services - Overcrowded in South East Londo...

God bless the 176. Thankfully the journey is a lot quicker at night. Sometimes it feels like that Hogwarts bus. I kind of know a 176 driver at my gym. He told us the route is a lot faster at night...
rymerster Wider Topics 58 57,388 23-11-2013, 01:06 PM
  Thread: Which doctors?
Post: RE: Which doctors?

I was allocated Lordship Lane surgery too (I'm near The Horniman so it's only 5 minutes away on the bus, depending on traffic). I agree, Dr. Iqbal is great, I also saw Dr. Doha a few weeks ago as ...
rymerster SE23 Topics 11 12,868 12-10-2013, 01:44 AM
  Thread: Where did you live before you came to SE23?
Post: RE: Where did you live before you came to SE23?

Moved here from Darlington, Co. Durham in late 2009, best thing I ever did. I knew the area beforehand as I had to come through FH to get to a work premises just past the Horniman. Fell in love wi...
rymerster SE23 Topics 73 59,917 22-09-2013, 12:15 AM
  Thread: Walking for Fitness - any groups in Forest Hill
Post: RE: Walking for Fitness - any groups in Forest Hil...

Unfortunately I have to work in Birmingham tomorrow so won't make it back in time but if I happen to be walking home and spot you I'll say hello. I'll keep an eye on the thread and come to a future wa...
rymerster Wider Topics 41 33,194 27-02-2013, 10:48 PM
  Thread: Walking for Fitness - any groups in Forest Hill
Post: RE: Walking for Fitness - any groups in Forest Hil...

Hi, I'd also like to check if this is a ladies only group. Although this won't stop me covering the group on my website so others can get to know about it, I need to know if I'll be welcome if...
rymerster Wider Topics 41 33,194 27-02-2013, 11:33 AM
  Thread: Walking for Fitness - any groups in Forest Hill
Post: RE: Walking for Fitness - any groups in Forest Hil...

I'd like to join in and if the group continues plug it on my soon to be launched fitness site. I'm going to be wanting to feature lots of different activities, particularly inclusive ones as we're hop...
rymerster Wider Topics 41 33,194 23-02-2013, 02:42 AM
  Thread: SE23 v SE22
Post: RE: SE23 v SE22

Thanks for the tip I'll have a look down there.
rymerster Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 122 127,485 24-12-2012, 04:52 PM
  Thread: SE23 v SE22
Post: RE: SE23 v SE22

I've been here just a few days over 3 years, having moved from County Durham and I have to say I loved it then and it's just kept getting better since - better shops and eateries opening, better trans...
rymerster Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 122 127,485 24-12-2012, 02:49 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Station Upgrade (Phase 3)
Post: RE: Forest Hill Station Upgrade (Phase 3)

Unfortunately they are not always available for use and are usually locked in the late evenings. There's a button to press to request that staff open the lift but they are not always available.
rymerster SE23 Topics 18 21,827 04-07-2011, 08:54 PM
  Thread: Clever cat of the Shipman/Siddons/PerryVale/Woolstone rd square
Post: RE: Clever cat of the Shipman/Siddons/PerryVale/Wo...

Indeed, and maybe rats - they are very cunning and more common than you'd think - they love pet food. Your own cat won't go near them, unlike mice which it would be more likely to frighten off.
rymerster Wider Topics 43 33,830 10-01-2011, 11:11 PM
  Thread: Postal delivery and refuse collections suspended?
Post: RE: Postal delivery and refuse collections suspend...

Just did a bit of checking and it seems all refuse collections in Lewisham are cancelled until Monday when the situation will be reviewed.
rymerster SE23 Topics 27 23,531 03-12-2010, 06:20 PM
  Thread: Postal delivery and refuse collections suspended?
Post: Postal delivery and refuse collections suspended?

I'm on Honor Oak Road and my building doesn't seem to have recieved any mail since the snowfall a couple of days ago. Our bins have also not been collected and things are starting to pile up. I unders...
rymerster SE23 Topics 27 23,531 03-12-2010, 06:15 PM
  Thread: Where are the gritters?
Post: RE: Where are the gritters today?

The P4 is no longer going down Honor Oak Road (it is going through FH past the station), so HORd is getting a bit dicy now. I did see a lorry full of grit go past just now though.
rymerster SE23 Topics 44 37,849 02-12-2010, 04:20 PM
  Thread: Red Cross Window Display
Post: RE: Red Cross Window Display

I have to say I love that shop, I frequently buy books, records, CDs and DVDs there and there's always something interesting to find. Very much appreciate the wall display using some of the long unsol...
rymerster SE23 Topics 4 5,923 05-09-2010, 06:56 PM
  Thread: Ridiculous Doctors Catchment areas
Post: RE: Ridiculous Doctors Catchment areas

We're on Honor Oak Road, registered with Jenner and had appointments booked, but then received a call from the receptionist telling us we'd have to find another surgery :mad: and that we should contac...
rymerster SE23 Topics 32 36,742 27-07-2010, 01:19 AM
  Thread: Owl Spotting
Post: RE: Tawit Tawooo, I'm an Owl

I hear all kinds of strange wildlife noises at night because the back of my building backs onto part of the Horniman Gardens. I have heard some truly horrific screeches, one of which repeated for abou...
rymerster Wider Topics 16 17,769 17-06-2010, 11:12 PM
  Thread: Former FH resident Mick Karn (ex-Japan) has cancer
Post: Former FH resident Mick Karn (ex-Japan) has cancer

Apologies for this post but it's important to me. Mick used to live off Stanstead Road in the early days of the group Japan, he now lives in Cyprus where his family originally come from. Sadly he ...
rymerster Wider Topics 0 2,140 05-06-2010, 12:16 AM
  Thread: Songs Featuring Local Areas
Post: RE: Songs Featuring Local Areas

David Bowie juxtaposes Penge and New York in "Did You Ever Have A Dream?"
rymerster Wider Topics 23 26,548 27-05-2010, 09:33 PM
  Thread: Trains to/from Forest Hill and Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Trains to/from Forest Hill and Honor Oak Park

I've been using it every day this week but I'm off work so the journeys have purely been to have fun. No problems so far; tried out interchanges at Whitechapel, Shadwell, Canada Water etc and all are ...
rymerster SE23 Topics 1,398 1,243,887 26-05-2010, 11:35 AM
  Thread: East London Line
Post: RE: East London Line

Have noticed that more people are changing at NXG - the other week it was a battle to get off, now it's easy.
rymerster Wider Topics 281 295,462 12-05-2010, 02:49 PM
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