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  Thread: Hills & Parkes Closed
Post: Hills & Parkes Closed

Anyone know what's happening at the deli? Sudden closure with no further info is worrying.
nitoda SE23 Topics 43 37,023 01-10-2015, 12:36 PM
  Thread: Planning application to change Honor Oak Supermarket to a bar
Post: Planning application to change Honor Oak Supermark...

See http://planning.lewisham.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=documents&keyVal=_LEWIS_DCAPR_79709 Any comments? Inside knowledge?
nitoda SE23 Topics 10 19,132 02-08-2015, 07:46 AM
  Thread: What is Gogi's (off licence) going to become?
Post: RE: What is Gogi's (off licence) going to become?

I asked at the chip shop and they don't know yet.
nitoda SE23 Topics 4 6,627 29-01-2015, 03:58 PM
  Thread: BT Infinity - Service Outage
Post: RE: BT Infinity - Service Outage

We're still online in Honor Oak Park with BT Infinity. Hope yours comes back soon!
nitoda SE23 Topics 8 8,276 08-10-2014, 01:45 PM
  Thread: HOPfest Sat 20th September - Help Needed!
Post: RE: HOPfest Sat 20th September - Help Needed!

Thanks - I could already hear the generator. Am safely out now.
nitoda SE23 Topics 26 23,732 20-09-2014, 08:42 AM
  Thread: HOPfest Sat 20th September - Help Needed!
Post: RE: HOPfest Sat 20th September - Help Needed!

What time is it kicking off? I'd like to be gone before it starts and away til after it's finished if at all possible.
nitoda SE23 Topics 26 23,732 19-09-2014, 10:07 PM
  Thread: HOPfest Sat 20th September - Help Needed!
Post: RE: HOPfest Sat 20th September - Help Needed!

I'm 61 and have never had this kind of thing foisted on me where I live before, not in Wales, Scotland, Sussex, Durham or Yorkshire or in the last ten years in London. It's not as if I chose to live i...
nitoda SE23 Topics 26 23,732 19-09-2014, 10:05 PM
  Thread: HOPfest Sat 20th September - Help Needed!
Post: RE: HOPfest Sat 20th September - Help Needed!

Festivals, fetes etc. used to know their place and happen in clearly defined public places - Churches, Schools, Village Greens, Parks. A residential street just isn't the right place for that kind of...
nitoda SE23 Topics 26 23,732 19-09-2014, 08:29 PM
  Thread: HOPfest Sat 20th September - Help Needed!
Post: RE: HOPfest Sat 20th September - Help Needed!

When "communities" feel like safe and welcoming spaces to all then maybe you will find more tolerance, but seriously? You don't understand why everyone isn't delighted by the idea of lots of noise, c...
nitoda SE23 Topics 26 23,732 19-09-2014, 05:06 PM
  Thread: HOPfest Sat 20th September - Help Needed!
Post: RE: HOPfest Sat 20th September - Help Needed!

Where can we buy that community spirit then, Hoona? As this event seems to be all about selling, will the Off Lcence and/or Honoer Oak Supermarket be selling it on the day? Hope it doesn't intoxicate...
nitoda SE23 Topics 26 23,732 17-09-2014, 09:04 AM
  Thread: Unhappy with GP advice needed.
Post: RE: Unhappy with GP advice needed.

Suggest you ring Jenner and ask to speak to the Practice Manager and explain your concerns - if there is a way of registering you there I'm sure she will know how best to do it!
nitoda SE23 Topics 2 5,070 29-05-2014, 10:26 AM
  Thread: Down escalator at Canada Water
Post: RE: Down escalator at Canada Water

Used escalator down from overground today, so maybe it's the other ones from the ticket hall?
nitoda Wider Topics 3 4,617 28-04-2014, 10:58 PM
  Thread: Parking controls in HOP
Post: RE: Parking controls in HOP

I'd probably agree in your circumstances. As I no longer have a car it's only an issue on the rare occasions we have visitors who drive. My main caveat would be that restricting parking gives the co...
nitoda SE23 Topics 27 21,123 14-01-2014, 03:45 PM
  Thread: BT infinity
Post: RE: BT infinity

Ours has been working as normal in Ballina Street
nitoda SE23 Topics 5 5,251 22-12-2013, 11:57 AM
  Thread: Sainsburys big freeze
Post: RE: Sainsburys big freeze

Is this the big Sainsbury's in Forest Hill or the Local at HOP?
nitoda SE23 Topics 36 32,003 08-12-2013, 10:49 AM
  Thread: Christmas Trees in/near HOP
Post: RE: Christmas Trees in/near HOP

Just seen a flier for the Crofton Park Community Library guys - says they deliver free locally. Open from 28th November, Mon - Fri 9:30 - 19:00, Sat, Sun 8:00 - 20:00. Some of the money goes towards...
nitoda Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 9 9,023 26-11-2013, 04:43 PM
  Thread: SE23's Cats
Post: RE: SE23's Cats

No idea, but Six Dinner Sid's been showing up regularly at my house again, apparently starving.
nitoda SE23 Topics 6 6,283 11-11-2013, 11:13 AM
  Thread: Piano tuner required
Post: RE: Piano tuner required

Can I see some feedback, and if people were happy with the service, can you send me the number please? Thanks!
nitoda Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 4 4,702 02-11-2013, 10:45 AM
  Thread: Wheelie Bins
Post: RE: Wheelie Bins

I could leave my bins inside my gate, but was concerned that this might not be classed as on the boundary so took the option of placing them on the pavement next to the garden wall. I don't want the ...
nitoda SE23 Topics 6 6,209 25-09-2013, 09:31 AM
  Thread: if you're a Forest Hill/Honor Oak home-owner..
Post: RE: if you're a Forest Hill/Honor Oak home-owner..

I wouldn't object, but it would just be added to the pile of recycling. If I wanted to sell my home I'd advertise the fact.
nitoda Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 15 12,462 29-08-2013, 01:07 PM
  Thread: Black cat visiting Ballina Street
Post: RE: Black cat visiting Ballina Street

The cat I observed was taken away by the RSPCA for veterinary treatment. He had no microchip, and they assessed him as semi-feral. I passed on the contact numbers on the paper that came through my d...
nitoda SE23 Topics 6 5,875 05-08-2013, 03:11 PM
  Thread: Black cat visiting Ballina Street
Post: RE: Black cat visiting Ballina Street

Ok, I thought about it and then rang the RSPCA. They have collected him and taken him to a vet for treatment. The officer thought it was just mange, not a bite, so that's probably good news. If no ...
nitoda SE23 Topics 6 5,875 11-07-2013, 11:32 AM
  Thread: Black cat visiting Ballina Street
Post: Black cat visiting Ballina Street

There is a black cat who visits us from time to time. His condition varies - sometimes he's seemed starving, other times sleek and well fed. He winds himself round my legs when I'm trying to hang my...
nitoda SE23 Topics 6 5,875 11-07-2013, 07:10 AM
  Thread: Shops, pubs, restaurants, etc
Post: RE: Planning: Honor Oak Tandoori site to become Sa...

I can only hope the optimists amongst us are right - I can't see me buying much from them. It's not as if a Sainsbury's local will stock cheap basic ingredients - they tend to go for the "value added...
nitoda Wider Topics 301 214,163 16-02-2013, 01:02 PM
  Thread: Garden Waste
Post: RE: Garden Waste

Green bags are *usually* available from libraries, but it would be best to phone and check if making a special journey. As a volunteer at Crofton Park I am well aware that we don't always have them i...
nitoda Wider Topics 8 9,558 02-10-2012, 04:13 PM
  Thread: Torch route disruption
Post: RE: Torch route disruption

I imagine if the road has to be closed the police have to be involved - try contacting local police stations?
nitoda Wider Topics 7 8,774 02-07-2012, 07:54 PM
  Thread: What do we need in HOP?
Post: RE: What do we need in HOP?

For me it would be a proper butcher/fishmonger and a greengrocer. I probably wouldn't use a foodie pub at all. I do use the small HOP supermarket and the deli, and use the chip shop and the Chinese ...
nitoda SE23 Topics 7 7,558 02-07-2012, 07:24 PM
  Thread: Gluten Free Egg Free, Dairy Free, Nut Free Friday
Post: RE: Gluten Free Egg Free, Dairy Free, Nut Free Fri...

Really sorry I was out of the country and didn't see this post at the time it was made - it would be great if you carried dairy-free cakes regularly. Even if it is one day a week - if we know when, w...
nitoda SE23 Topics 4 4,911 24-06-2012, 03:31 PM
  Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Planning Application: IndoBangla / Honor Oak T...

@ringingcod - I've done a bit of research online and find, to my surprise that Sainsbury's is now considered one of the more ethical supermarkets. I'll still do my best to support the independents t...
nitoda SE23 Topics 349 321,612 08-02-2012, 11:43 PM
  Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Planning Application: IndoBangla / Honor Oak T...

Just noticed a "Little Waitrose" in Holborn yesterday. First I ever saw, so hadn't realised when you commented that there was such a thing. I do think one of the factors that makes me appreciate the...
nitoda SE23 Topics 349 321,612 08-02-2012, 10:47 PM
  Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Planning Application: IndoBangla / Honor Oak T...

I believe Ocado to be a more ethical company than the major supermarket chains. I believe they are more supportive of suppliers and a lot of their stock is Waitrose badged. Waitrose is a partnership...
nitoda SE23 Topics 349 321,612 05-02-2012, 06:39 PM
  Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Planning Application: IndoBangla / Honor Oak T...

I don't want a major company like SAINSBURY'S opening up there - but looking at the planning application it's difficult to see any obvious grounds for objection. The only thing I can see that looks w...
nitoda SE23 Topics 349 321,612 05-02-2012, 02:18 PM
  Thread: Works behind HOP between Ballina and Gabriel
Post: RE: works behind HOP between Ballina and Gabriel

OK, I should have googled a bit more thoroughly first - I've now found the planning application - apparently there will be another 5 houses built! I'm sure I didn't see this one coming out when it wa...
nitoda SE23 Topics 2 3,928 18-01-2012, 11:33 AM
  Thread: Works behind HOP between Ballina and Gabriel
Post: Works behind HOP between Ballina and Gabriel

Does anyone know what is being done in the space opposite where the new houses are being built between Ballina and Lessing Streets? I haven't seen a planning application, but there has been a lot of ...
nitoda SE23 Topics 2 3,928 18-01-2012, 11:08 AM
  Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: The Old Bank to become a Domino's Pizza

What's really missing is a good old fashioned butcher's - if you look in old photographs there used to be one where Jumping Bean is now, but goodness knows how long ago that was. I go to Peter James ...
nitoda SE23 Topics 736 624,842 23-11-2011, 12:49 PM
  Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: The Old Bank to become a Domino's Pizza

Thanks for this - I received the same email from the Planning Department. ::fingers crossed::
nitoda SE23 Topics 736 624,842 03-11-2011, 05:48 PM
  Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: The Old Bank to become a Domino's Pizza

Re Tersie's suggestion: Can anyone confirm that this has happened for them? - I've sent three emails to that address, none of them has bounced back undelivered yet I have received nothing back.
nitoda SE23 Topics 736 624,842 26-10-2011, 10:28 AM
  Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: The Old Bank to become a Domino's Pizza

£30 a head?! I wouldn't be eating there any time soon if that's the kind of price. I don't spend that much usually even in central London and I'd expect a local restaurant to be cheaper than West En...
nitoda SE23 Topics 736 624,842 22-10-2011, 04:40 PM
  Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: The Old Bank to become a Domino's Pizza

Has anyone actually received any replies from that email address, saynotodominospizza? Only I've sent requests for information twice now to no effect. I copied and pasted the email address and the e...
nitoda SE23 Topics 736 624,842 11-10-2011, 05:22 PM
  Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: The Old Bank to become a Domino's Pizza

Oops - sorry, must have copied and pasted the wrong number into the forum post as I have a draft open still for registering a complaint on the main proposal for change of use, but I was waiting for a ...
nitoda SE23 Topics 736 624,842 03-10-2011, 11:01 PM
  Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: The Old Bank to become a Domino's Pizza

It's a one-liner, stating "Hello, This application has been withdrawn. Kind Regards, Martin Bartholomew Planning Business Support Officer " and I agree with others who have posted, th...
nitoda SE23 Topics 736 624,842 03-10-2011, 06:32 PM
  Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: The Old Bank to become a Domino's Pizza

I sent in a copy of the template letter to comment on the planning application for the signage (planning application DC/11/78332/X) and, assuming the number is correct, there is good news. I received...
nitoda SE23 Topics 736 624,842 03-10-2011, 04:23 PM
  Thread: Electricity Supply Problems
Post: RE: Power Cuts

I can't remember the dates exactly now ... week before last, I think, Tuesday and Wednesday? We had power cuts on Ballina Street between around 8 and midnight ... two nights running. It was frustrat...
nitoda SE23 Topics 59 58,205 20-01-2010, 11:08 AM