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  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 2,151 05-06-2010, 12:16 AM
  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 2,707 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 2,147 21-05-2016, 03:09 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 23,647 03-12-2010, 06:15 PM
  Thread: Trains to/from Forest Hill and Honor Oak Park
Post: Rail/London Transport season tickets question

I'm moving to Forest Hill shortly. For work I'll need to travel regularly to offices in Peckham, Kings Cross and Kentish Town. If I buy a Zones 1 to 3 season ticket, does it cover me for London Zo...
rymerster SE23 Topics 1,398 1,250,415 24-10-2009, 11:03 AM
  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 15,845 02-02-2014, 02:53 PM
  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 53,920 02-01-2017, 11:42 AM
  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 10,330 09-07-2014, 09:37 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 57,913 23-11-2013, 01:06 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 238 245,850 04-07-2014, 06:26 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 39,856 17-04-2016, 01:31 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 33,917 10-01-2011, 11:11 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 10,554 30-04-2014, 04:26 PM
  Thread: East London Line
Post: RE: East London Line

How simple is the interchange between the East London Line and Jubilee Line at Canada Water? If it's anything like the interchange between the Northern and Central lines at Bank I'm sticking to th...
rymerster Wider Topics 281 296,363 21-04-2010, 08:35 PM
  Thread: East London Line
Post: RE: East London Line

It's not just about the way something looks, you need high contrast signs to be sure of where you are in bad weather, if you don't have very good eyesight, or are hard of hearing and depend on the vis...
rymerster Wider Topics 281 296,363 29-04-2010, 02:08 PM
  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 281 296,363 12-05-2010, 02:49 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pool (continued)

I agree with you - I stopped using a leisure centre oop North because they introduced a unisex "changing village". There was a separate male only changing area for the gym - but due to staff shortages...
rymerster SE23 Topics 2,074 2,040,823 25-01-2010, 07:21 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 2,040,823 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 2,040,823 18-12-2015, 09:11 AM
  Thread: Forest Hill Rail Station
Post: RE: Forest Hill Rail Station

I use a combination of PAYG and 7 day travelcard on Oyster. If I know I will be travelling 5 days or more at peak times it makes sense to get the 7 day travelcard, but if not I just use Oyster PAY...
rymerster SE23 Topics 761 706,354 25-02-2010, 01:11 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Rail Station
Post: RE: Forest Hill Rail Station

No, they can definitely be activated at national rail stations with Oyster readers now. I have also updated my Oyster card at the machine outside FH station. The only annoyance with the website up...
rymerster SE23 Topics 761 706,354 25-02-2010, 01:31 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 21,968 04-07-2011, 08:54 PM
  Thread: Honor Oak Road?
Post: RE: Honor Oak Road?

I've seen a London Buses incident vehicle, which is stopping traffic at Manor Mount and sending any cars down there as a diversion (with police support). There is a big white truck and guys working wi...
rymerster SE23 Topics 5 5,365 04-05-2010, 12:47 AM
  Thread: Honor Oak Road?
Post: RE: Honor Oak Road?

Yup, chainsaws and pneumatic drills going until after 2am. Fell asleep so no idea how late it went on. RAC reported that London Road was affected by an accident on Honor Oak Road but that was cleared ...
rymerster SE23 Topics 5 5,365 04-05-2010, 08:12 AM
  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 21,521 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 5,872 08-08-2015, 08:23 AM
  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 333 287,855 11-02-2015, 12:00 AM
  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 333 287,855 25-03-2015, 10:44 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 54,272 15-01-2014, 11:40 PM
  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 54,272 14-11-2014, 09:17 PM
  Thread: New to area grandson has lost beloved cat
Post: RE: New to area grandson has lost beloved cat

Thankyou for sharing the good news :)[/u]
rymerster SE23 Topics 6 6,763 27-11-2009, 03:35 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 3,027 27-12-2015, 02:36 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 18,021 08-01-2016, 07:44 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...

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 18,021 08-01-2016, 10:43 PM
  Thread: Oyster Cards and FH Station
Post: RE: Oyster Cards and FH Station

I think it's always been the same at underground Oyster machines too, but the procedure seems a little quicker somehow and there is a swift message to touch your card again. I can't understand why the...
rymerster SE23 Topics 114 109,708 12-03-2010, 02:35 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 23,647 03-12-2010, 06:20 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 4,939 14-11-2014, 09:13 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 5,970 05-09-2010, 06:56 PM
  Thread: Removal of Roadside Railings/Barriers
Post: RE: Removal of Roadside Railings/Barriers

I'm in favour of the removal of barriers, however, there still needs to be sufficient tactile areas near road crossings so that blind people and guide dogs can identify the safest places to cross. ...
rymerster Wider Topics 16 13,662 11-12-2009, 06:58 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 36,938 27-07-2010, 01:19 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 28,767 28-11-2015, 07:57 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 27,888 07-06-2014, 09:57 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 122 127,911 24-12-2012, 02:49 PM
  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 122 127,911 24-12-2012, 04:52 PM
  Thread: Seasons Greetings
Post: RE: Seasons Greetings

I'd like to thank everyone on the forum who has answered questions in the run up to my move to FH at the weekend. So far it's been great - apart from the slippery pavement on these hills! Most of a...
rymerster SE23 Topics 4 4,949 24-12-2009, 09:27 AM
  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 16,467 27-01-2014, 10:55 PM
  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 26,616 27-05-2010, 09:33 PM
  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 17,851 17-06-2010, 11:12 PM
  Thread: Tell Me About SE23 Please
Post: RE: Tell Me About SE23 Please

Thankyou for starting this thread, we're planning to move to London from the North (Darlington) and have had a look around Forest Hill. This board has proven pretty useful, came down for a visit last ...
rymerster SE23 Topics 28 25,193 18-09-2009, 10:54 PM
  Thread: Tell Me About SE23 Please
Post: RE: Tell Me About SE23 Please

Thankyou again people for posting on this topic - I really have fallen for Forest Hill and can't wait to move (anyone want a 4 bed house in Darlington at a bargain price - with park views and off stre...
rymerster SE23 Topics 28 25,193 21-09-2009, 12:39 PM
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