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		Thread: Local wildlife Post: RE: Local wildlife Yeah I've seen Kingfishers fishing 4 or 5 times now down on the River Pool, but not so much at this time of year. Also seen a couple at Keston Ponds, which is an easier place to spot them due to the l...	SeanThomas	Wider Topics	24	17,799	02-02-2016, 07:01 PM
		Thread: Local wildlife Post: RE: Local wildlife Oh yeah, might have been collared dove not turtle!	SeanThomas	Wider Topics	24	17,799	19-01-2016, 10:24 AM
		Thread: Local wildlife Post: RE: Local wildlife Ah yeah, good point. You see tons of swifts up in the skies around my way (Perry Vale area). If you want to see sparrows, then the trees and bushes (in the roads that lead down to the River Pool wa...	SeanThomas	Wider Topics	24	17,799	18-01-2016, 05:43 PM
		Thread: Local wildlife Post: Local wildlife We had an exciting garden visitor this weekend. A redwing stopped by for an hour or two in the trees at the end of the garden. https://www.rspb.org.uk/discoverandenjoynature/discoverandlearn/birdgu...	SeanThomas	Wider Topics	24	17,799	18-01-2016, 03:21 PM
		Thread: Free Ikea Poang chair Post: Free Ikea Poang chair I received this chair from a freecycler - the cream cover is a little bit stained but otherwise in a very good condition. I have no room for it anymore so hope someone can take it off my hands. Co...	SeanThomas	Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found	0	2,589	25-10-2014, 09:55 PM
		Thread: Forest Hill article in The London Economic Post: RE: Forest Hill article in The London Economic Babur is one of the best curry houses in the country, so having it a 25 minute walk away is pretty good going I'd say. No need for another restaurant of it's ilk so close by. I've said this before ...	SeanThomas	SE23 Topics	41	39,577	01-10-2014, 03:25 PM
		Thread: Bakerloo Line Extension Post: RE: Bakerloo Line Extension Did we all get sent the consultation email today? https://consultations.tfl.gov.uk/tube/bakerloo-extension Hope this work doesn't overlap with the London Bridge development or else I might have ...	SeanThomas	Wider Topics	89	90,833	01-10-2014, 03:19 PM
		Thread: World Cup Pubs Post: RE: World Cup Pubs I went to the Blythe Hill Tavern. Was very good, not so busy that you couldn't get served but not quiet enough that there was no atmosphere. Volume was up loud and ended up chatting to the guys all...	SeanThomas	SE23 Topics	17	15,638	16-06-2014, 02:04 PM
		Thread: India Gate Restaurant Post: RE: India Gate Restaurant They may have got your number if you've ordered through hungryhorse or justeat I guess? I've had that before... Popped in there yesterday after this thread and the wife and I were very impressed. B...	SeanThomas	SE23 Topics	24	25,403	25-05-2014, 09:32 AM
		Thread: Cuts to Lewisham Hospital A&E Post: RE: Cuts to Lewisham Hospital A&E That's great news. That clause bordered on something you'd read about in a 1950s dystopian work of fiction.	SeanThomas	Wider Topics	205	172,311	14-05-2014, 10:08 PM
		Thread: World Cup Pubs Post: RE: World Cup Pubs Pubs that normally show sport in FH: - All in one has several TVs and is good for sport. - Blythe Hill Tavern is my favourite for football but it's pretty cosy - Prince of Wales and Perry Hill b...	SeanThomas	SE23 Topics	17	15,638	14-05-2014, 09:58 PM
		Thread: Lanes at rear of gardens in Forest Hill - Advice needed Post: RE: Lanes at rear of gardens in Forest Hill - Advi... It does seem a grey area. We have a similar thing down our road and from talking to neighbours, it seems the chunks of land were allocated to the homeowners by the council so that they didn't have to ...	SeanThomas	SE23 Topics	4	7,927	25-04-2014, 03:58 PM
		Thread: tUnE-yArDs at The Horniman Post: RE: tUnE-yArDs at The Horniman Hoped this was gonna be the first of a series of outdoor summer gigs in the bandstand! With that view, that could be a special night...	SeanThomas	SE23 Topics	2	4,435	22-04-2014, 08:23 PM
		Thread: Alarming house prices! Post: RE: Alarming house prices! I do think it was (for London) very cheap for what you got compared to other parts of London for a long while. When we bought our 3 bed 30s house 3 years ago our family thought us to be mad paying wha...	SeanThomas	Wider Topics	72	60,977	23-03-2014, 11:29 AM
		Thread: Anyone been for a stroll along the River Pool lately? Post: Anyone been for a stroll along the River Pool late... http://www.lewisham.gov.uk/inmyarea/openspaces/nature-reserves/riverview-walk/Pages/default.aspx The council are doing some work to it and it feels far nicer than it did a year ago. The stretch beh...	SeanThomas	Wider Topics	8	8,055	18-02-2014, 12:37 AM
		Thread: Alarming house prices! Post: RE: Alarming house prices! I live on that road and it's very friendly. You can get a lot more for your money if you live 12 minutes from FH station and go for 30s rather than Victorian. Some good houses the other side of Pe...	SeanThomas	Wider Topics	72	60,977	16-02-2014, 10:50 PM
		Thread: Pub opening hours on Christmas Day Post: RE: Pub opening hours on Christmas Day In case anyone is interested: Sylvan Post is shut The Hob is open from 12-3 for drinks All in one is open but not serving food	SeanThomas	SE23 Topics	6	9,754	14-12-2013, 01:03 AM
		Thread: Pub opening hours on Christmas Day Post: Pub opening hours on Christmas Day Just wondering if anyone knows if any of the Forest Hill boozers are open on Christmas Day (and preferably serving food?). Thanks!	SeanThomas	SE23 Topics	6	9,754	08-12-2013, 10:43 AM
		Thread: Good day trips from SE23 Post: RE: Good day trips from SE23 Thanks! Found a nice walk near Croydon last weekend; Selsedon Woods. Very quiet, five open meadows and lots of peaceful woodland to explore. Well worth a Sunday drive.	SeanThomas	Wider Topics	14	13,840	18-10-2013, 12:10 AM
		Thread: Good day trips from SE23 Post: RE: Good day trips from SE23 We don't have any just yet but will do in 3 months time! Thanks for the suggestions. Word of warning about National Trust membership, we got it when in Scotland but are finding there's a lot less s...	SeanThomas	Wider Topics	14	13,840	06-10-2013, 10:10 PM
		Thread: Good day trips from SE23 Post: RE: Good day trips from SE23 This is great, many thanks!	SeanThomas	Wider Topics	14	13,840	05-10-2013, 11:19 PM
		Thread: Good day trips from SE23 Post: RE: Good day trips from SE23 Pretty happy for it to be either as we use both equally. Thought the topic could be useful for newcomers to the area so don't be shy! Thanks	SeanThomas	Wider Topics	14	13,840	05-10-2013, 08:09 PM
		Thread: Good day trips from SE23 Post: Good day trips from SE23 Hello all, Was wondering what places make for good day trips from where we are all based. Obviously there are some good haunts on our doorstep (Crystal Palace, Dulwich, Brockwell Park, Greenwich) b...	SeanThomas	Wider Topics	14	13,840	05-10-2013, 11:20 AM
		Thread: Where did you live before you came to SE23? Post: RE: Where did you live before you came to SE23? There's a decent little health food shop on Sydenham High Street. Might be worth a visit...?	SeanThomas	SE23 Topics	73	59,613	18-09-2013, 10:30 PM
		Thread: Where did you live before you came to SE23? Post: RE: Where did you live before you came to SE23? It's definitely better than it was 2 years ago and has less loiterers. Lolo's is nice and there's an estate agents there which is usually a good sign of a changing area. In fact I use it more than ...	SeanThomas	SE23 Topics	73	59,613	18-09-2013, 02:18 PM
		Thread: Where did you live before you came to SE23? Post: RE: Where did you live before you came to SE23? I think you get that most places though. Avoid little side streets and there's always the mini cab places by the station. Doesn't strike me as any worse than Tooting / Wandsworth. Probably isn't as sa...	SeanThomas	SE23 Topics	73	59,613	18-09-2013, 12:51 PM
		Thread: Where did you live before you came to SE23? Post: RE: Where did you live before you came to SE23? Lived in a few places SW London (Southfields, Putney, Wandsworth) before moving here over 2 years ago but to be honest was largely glad to leave the area. We had lots of friends nearby when we first m...	SeanThomas	SE23 Topics	73	59,613	18-09-2013, 12:24 PM
		Thread: Catford Bridge Tavern No More, (Again) Post: RE: Catford Bridge Tavern No More, (Again) I know someone who works for the company taking over the Catford Bridge Tavern and they don't plan to change much at all from what I read; seemed like it'd be run pretty similarly and with lots of ale...	SeanThomas	Wider Topics	6	8,022	21-08-2013, 06:12 PM
		Thread: The retail units in the flats by Forest Hill station exit: any idea what the plan is? Post: RE: The retail units in the flats by Forest Hill s... Thanks folks. Shall keep an eye on it...	SeanThomas	SE23 Topics	11	15,116	16-07-2013, 10:04 AM
		Thread: hello :-) new to Perry vale Post: RE: hello :-) new to Perry vale Welcome! There's a few things nearby. The newly reopened Prince of Wales pub is nice enough and the landlord very friendly. Some good local ale too. There is a little nature reserve called Dacre...	SeanThomas	SE23 Topics	1	4,098	13-07-2013, 10:21 AM
		Thread: The retail units in the flats by Forest Hill station exit: any idea what the plan is? Post: The retail units in the flats by Forest Hill stati... I've noticed that over the past few days, the wooden holding panels on the ground floor have largely all come down and the sign above says 'Shop to let', not 'Shops'. They look pretty swish and rea...	SeanThomas	SE23 Topics	11	15,116	12-07-2013, 03:33 PM
		Thread: Experience of BT Broadband in SE23 Post: RE: Experience of BT Broadband in SE23 Thanks for the feedback everyone!	SeanThomas	SE23 Topics	10	9,843	03-06-2013, 09:06 PM
		Thread: Experience of BT Broadband in SE23 Post: RE: Experience of BT Broadband in SE23 Cheers guys. Not sure Infinity is down our way sadly.	SeanThomas	SE23 Topics	10	9,843	22-05-2013, 10:23 PM
		Thread: Experience of BT Broadband in SE23 Post: Experience of BT Broadband in SE23 So these BT Sport ads have caught my eye, plus our Virgin Internet line has been letting us down quite frequently for months now. But I recall some forum users saying BT were a bit useless around thes...	SeanThomas	SE23 Topics	10	9,843	19-05-2013, 08:52 PM
		Thread: Let's move to Forest Hill Post: RE: Let's move to Forest Hill It's not very flattering, is it? Pretty sure they covered FH about 2 years back and it read almost identically.	SeanThomas	SE23 Topics	40	42,465	07-04-2013, 10:33 PM
		Thread: Shops, pubs, restaurants, etc Post: RE: Pubs Great summary! I'd agree with all that. Been meaning to check out a quiz at one of the locals, will maybe start with the Sylvan Post... Definitely pop into POW. The landlords a nice chap and try...	SeanThomas	Wider Topics	301	213,454	10-03-2013, 12:22 AM
		Thread: Shops, pubs, restaurants, etc Post: RE: Pubs As for HO pub I've been in twice before. Never been horrible or anything just not really one thing or another. If I wanted cheap food or drink and sport there and better more atmospheric options, like...	SeanThomas	Wider Topics	301	213,454	09-03-2013, 05:36 PM
		Thread: Shops, pubs, restaurants, etc Post: RE: Pubs Like Dartmouth Arms a lot too. Their sister pub The Dolphin in Sydenham is very good too and has a gorgeous sun trap of a garden which I intend to fully utilise more this year (at this rate in August)...	SeanThomas	Wider Topics	301	213,454	09-03-2013, 05:32 PM
		Thread: Shops, pubs, restaurants, etc Post: Pubs Got a few favourites myself but thought we could start a thread up as a guide to the area's watering holes. I'll go first, post your own thoughts too on this one or others you like: Blythe Hill...	SeanThomas	Wider Topics	301	213,454	07-03-2013, 12:44 AM
		Thread: Shops, pubs, restaurants, etc Post: RE: Prince of Wales Pub, Perry Rise I noticed that the refurb is nearly complete. Popped in a few weeks before it began and the new landlord was very friendly and desperate to make it a part of the local area. Will give it a go when it ...	SeanThomas	Wider Topics	301	213,454	27-02-2013, 12:33 AM
		Thread: Perry Rise/Perry Hill Buses Post: RE: Perry Rise/Perry Hill Buses The 356 is pretty inconsistent. I used to get it but now often find that I can wait longer for it than I could walk it. The tfl site can be pretty good but I'd say it's still not 100% reliable. It...	SeanThomas	SE23 Topics	17	19,019	10-01-2013, 11:10 PM
		Thread: Forest Hill for 20-somethings Post: RE: Forest Hill for 20-somethings I'm in my 30s now but think there's a few decent places. Sylvan Post owned by Antic is a sign that the area is attracting a younger crowd looking for cheaper rent. The crowd is usually a bit younger i...	SeanThomas	SE23 Topics	7	8,071	07-01-2013, 12:19 AM
		Thread: Location Location Location Post: RE: Location Location Location Not sure where you're based but Sydenham high street has a few of these things. There's an excellent fishmonger / butcher with a great bakery a few doors down. There's also a health food shop and the ...	SeanThomas	SE23 Topics	14	15,375	07-01-2013, 12:11 AM
		Thread: Location Location Location Post: RE: Location Location Location We moved to Forest Hill about 18 months ago now. Loved it so far. Had previously been in SW London and feared that we'd miss the big green spaces but have found lots of great places to visit not to...	SeanThomas	SE23 Topics	14	15,375	04-01-2013, 03:00 PM
		Thread: Forest Hill Food Fair Post: RE: Forest Hill Food Fair a great success! Just wanted to say thanks to everyone who pulled off the fair too. We had a great day wandering around the area with our neighbours. A great deal of the stalls were pretty decimated even by 12 - w...	SeanThomas	Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found	28	27,942	23-04-2012, 02:54 PM