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  Thread: Traffic calming for rat run on Devonshire Rd
Post: RE: Traffic calming for rat run on Devonshire Rd

[quote="andrewr"]Blocking right turns might be helpful at the South Circular end but would be very inconvenient for residents wanting to leave the road at Honor Oak Park.[/quote] We have lived in F...
shaman SE23 Topics 70 62,472 23-04-2010, 09:24 AM
  Thread: Traffic calming for rat run on Devonshire Rd
Post: RE: Traffic calming for rat run on Devonshire Rd

Thanks for the comments. She is fine, but she hates that junction. And the right-hand turn at the lights on the way up through Forest Hill towards the Horniman. And the right hand turn after the br...
shaman SE23 Topics 70 62,472 23-04-2010, 12:07 PM
  Thread: Traffic calming for rat run on Devonshire Rd
Post: RE: Traffic calming for rat run on Devonshire Rd

Well, further to my comments on here about my fiancee's accident at this junction (14 January 2010), we are getting a little frustrated with the overwhelming lack of any ownership or assistance with d...
shaman SE23 Topics 70 62,472 05-05-2010, 11:25 AM
  Thread: Traffic calming for rat run on Devonshire Rd
Post: RE: Traffic calming for rat run on Devonshire Rd

Well, thank you for starting the thread, tripandfuschia . It seems to be provoking more discussion than the council are prepared to have. I think I'll have a bit more non-dialogue with them before...
shaman SE23 Topics 70 62,472 05-05-2010, 12:01 PM
  Thread: Traffic calming for rat run on Devonshire Rd
Post: RE: Traffic calming for rat run on Devonshire Rd

Thank you for your efforts Michael. Much appreciated.
shaman SE23 Topics 70 62,472 05-05-2010, 01:12 PM
  Thread: The Big Lunch - Anyone Doing One in SE23?
Post: RE: The Big Lunch - Anyone Doing One in SE23?

Ha. I was just thinking about street parties. I was really thinking about the Olympics, but I came across this site while browsing, which might be useful. http://www.streetparty.org.uk Will ...
shaman Wider Topics 11 12,480 05-05-2010, 05:53 PM
  Thread: Not Another HOP House Price Thread
Post: RE: Not Another HOP House Price Thread

Try zoopla.co.uk or mouseprice.com for free valuations.
shaman SE23 Topics 9 9,676 24-10-2010, 04:38 PM
  Thread: lewisham Libraries Read-in 5th February
Post: RE: lewisham Libraries Read-in 5th February

disgusted...
shaman Wider Topics 22 21,584 20-02-2011, 07:14 PM
  Thread: Dentist Experiences
Post: Dentist Experiences

Hi there. Was just wondering what people thought about their dental treatment in the area. I recently had my first appointment with a dentist in Forest Hill. I had to have two fillings and got told...
shaman Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 1 3,604 29-05-2012, 10:45 PM
  Thread: Dentist Experiences
Post: RE: Dentist Experiences

I'll have to assume nobody else has a dentist worth recommending then...
shaman Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 1 3,604 31-05-2012, 01:42 PM
  Thread: Cuts to Lewisham Hospital A&E
Post: RE: Lewisham Hospital A&E to close?

Was a very good turnout. Some pictures here from me: http://entoptika.co.uk/savelewishamae/
shaman Wider Topics 205 174,777 27-01-2013, 04:10 AM
  Thread: Anyone else lost their mains water around Woodcombe Crescent/Devonshire Road?
Post: RE: Anyone else lost their mains water around Wood...

Walked past this today. The road surface is ruined. [img]http://scontent-b-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/t1/1798409_10151900248195940_664533662_n.jpg[/img] [img]http://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaih...
shaman SE23 Topics 27 26,854 08-03-2014, 11:02 PM
  Thread: Scootering
Post: RE: Scootering

My 600cc motorcycle vanished from outside my house one sunday evening last year, presumably lifted into a van. New bike is anchored down in the front garden. Wouldn't leave it on the road again. ...
shaman Wider Topics 7 7,486 09-04-2014, 08:57 PM
  Thread: SEE3 Monthly Artisan Market this Saturday 12th April
Post: SEE3 Monthly Artisan Market this Saturday 12th Apr...

The monthly Sydenham Artisan Market starts up again this weekend and it's on a Saturday! Sat 12 April 2014, 11am - 5pm in Venner Square and Queensthorpe Square. More details at: [url=http://www....
shaman Wider Topics 0 2,622 10-04-2014, 11:31 AM
  Thread: Lightning strike on Perry Rise
Post: RE: Lightning strike on Perry Rise

[img]http://scontent-a-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t1.0-9/10429304_10152100281930940_6476145405555726729_n.jpg[/img]
shaman SE23 Topics 9 11,964 28-06-2014, 06:53 PM
  Thread: Planning Application: M&Co to become a Morrisons Local?
Post: RE: M&Co to become a Morrisons Local

[quote]this is about the over supply of a business which is already well served by chains and independents.[/quote] A bit like if someone opened yet another coffee shop?
shaman SE23 Topics 141 165,005 15-07-2014, 04:53 PM
  Thread: Planning Application: M&Co to become a Morrisons Local?
Post: RE: M&Co to become a Morrisons Local

I'd like to ask what we can do to encourage independent businesses to move in. Opposing anything that isn't seen as independent is a tactic I suppose, but I'd rather see something done at a higher ...
shaman SE23 Topics 141 165,005 16-07-2014, 02:14 PM
  Thread: Planning Application: M&Co to become a Morrisons Local?
Post: RE: M&Co to become a Morrisons Local

[quote]but this petition seems to be the only mechanism to air any supplementary concerns.[/quote] You could always speak to your MP, or Councillors.
shaman SE23 Topics 141 165,005 17-07-2014, 08:01 PM
  Thread: The Capitol to close
Post: RE: Capitol to close

[quote]This rumour about KICC started with someone on another forum possibly misquoting something he (or she) heard[/quote] Is this a fact from a confirmed source or hearsay?
shaman SE23 Topics 238 245,790 18-07-2014, 11:10 PM
  Thread: Planning Application: M&Co to become a Morrisons Local?
Post: RE: M&Co to become a Morrisons Local

[quote="shaman"]I'd like to ask what we can do to encourage independent businesses to move in. Opposing anything that isn't seen as independent is a tactic I suppose, but I'd rather see something d...
shaman SE23 Topics 141 165,005 26-07-2014, 12:09 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Cars
Post: RE: Forest Hill Cars

:unsure: I don't think it is appropriate to swear at customers.
shaman SE23 Topics 20 22,961 18-08-2014, 02:12 PM
  Thread: Triumph Speed Triple - stolen - Perry Rise
Post: RE: Triumph Speed Triple - stolen - Perry Rise

Sorry to hear. I'm a biker just around the corner. Sounds like you've been unlucky (targeted), having it go from the front garden. I've heard Triumphs are highly sought after. Someone nicked m...
shaman SE23 Topics 3 6,016 25-08-2014, 04:43 PM
  Thread: 36 Honor Oak Road (ex Hamilton Lodge Care Home)
Post: RE: 36 Honor Oak Road (ex Hamilton Lodge Care Home...

[quote]Morrisons in Forest Hill – Cllr Paul Upex (Forest Hill) Many people have put in a great deal of hard work over many years to help build the Town Centre and Dartmouth Road area of Forest Hill...
shaman SE23 Topics 224 192,191 26-08-2014, 01:07 PM
  Thread: South Circular closed Lordship Lane to Dulwich College Friday 5th, lunchtime
Post: RE: South Circular closed Lordship Lane to Dulwich...

Fire Brigade say they had to cut two people out of cars and 6 went to hospital. https://twitter.com/LondonFire/status/507854944242659328
shaman SE23 Topics 8 10,150 05-09-2014, 12:44 PM
  Thread: (Supposedly) replacement bus service
Post: RE: (Supposedly) replacement bus service

Nope. I tend to use the Lower Sydenham line when the Overground is out (if heading for the centre). I usually try to avoid all buses, as they travel on roads which are congested and I get tired of...
shaman SE23 Topics 29 31,028 07-09-2014, 01:13 PM
  Thread: Bike theft at Honor Oak Park station
Post: RE: Bike theft at Honor Oak Park station

Lock your bike so that the front wheel is locked to the frame (remove the wheel if necessary) and either remove the saddle, lock it up too or swap the quick release bolt for one that requires a spanne...
shaman SE23 Topics 8 13,243 07-09-2014, 01:34 PM
  Thread: Fly tipping
Post: RE: Fly tipping

Where's the defamatory material?
shaman SE23 Topics 16 12,940 11-09-2014, 10:42 PM
  Thread: Street art festival - Brockley/HOP nominated
Post: RE: Street art festival - Brockley/HOP nominated

Brockley wins http://brockleycentral.blogspot.co.uk/2014/09/brockley-wins-street-art-festival.html
shaman Wider Topics 6 7,379 16-09-2014, 02:38 PM
  Thread: Pedestrian crossings: London Road junction - railing removal
Post: RE: Pedestrian crossings: London Road junction - r...

[quote="Londondrz"]Something to stop the drivers coming down the London Road going through red lights would help as well.[/quote] Pressure to get through the lights could possibly be eased by movin...
shaman SE23 Topics 103 91,733 16-09-2014, 02:42 PM
  Thread: Pedestrian crossings: London Road junction - railing removal
Post: RE: Pedestrian crossings: London Road junction - r...

Taxis and buses (diesel) produce the most particles. http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2014-06-05/london-leads-eu-in-car-pollution-diesel-fuel-blamed IMO, it's also helpful to try and keep tr...
shaman SE23 Topics 103 91,733 17-09-2014, 09:30 PM
  Thread: Pedestrian crossings: London Road junction - railing removal
Post: RE: Pedestrian crossings: London Road junction - r...

The traffic seems to have worsened through Sydenham since they changed the phasing of the lights at the Kent House Road junction, so only 3 cars get through on green, travelling towards Crystal Palace...
shaman SE23 Topics 103 91,733 18-09-2014, 03:37 PM
  Thread: Trash and litter on David's Road every week
Post: RE: Trash and litter on David's Road every week

[quote="Londondrz"]Take a walk down Waldenshaw Road and have a look at all the McDonalds wrappers strewn around. The closest McDonalds is in Catford. I know people like to sit in a nice location and e...
shaman SE23 Topics 11 12,392 08-10-2014, 11:13 PM
  Thread: Subway - buggies - improvement?
Post: RE: Subway - buggies - improvement?

Will the men who currently have to push buggies be allowed to use it?
shaman SE23 Topics 8 7,440 11-10-2014, 01:41 PM
  Thread: Anyone annoyed by these loud high powered motorcycles
Post: RE: Anyone annoyed by these loud high powered moto...

There is a need for a loud exhaust on a motorcycle, because lots of car drivers are blind and kill motorcyclists regularly. Sadly, many people hear motorcycles before they see them, because they rare...
shaman SE23 Topics 11 11,079 17-10-2014, 08:55 PM
  Thread: Parliamentary Election Hustings
Post: RE: Parliamentary Election Hustings

Shame about the meeting. On the note of the safe seat issue here, I've heard about this a lot and echoed the sentiment to others when talking about how pointless my vote is here. But recently I ...
shaman SE23 Topics 70 59,357 23-04-2015, 02:03 AM
  Thread: Neighbourhood Watch
Post: RE: Neighbourhood Watch

We are in one. The police know about it. But it's not on that map. In fact, there's nothing on that map in a half mile radius of where I live, so I'm not convinced of its accuracy.
shaman SE23 Topics 4 6,682 05-05-2015, 04:29 PM
  Thread: Doopo Doopo Closed
Post: RE: doopo doopo

[quote="robbrockley"]It does look closed; not surprising really, not exactly wide market appeal from their weird and wonderful range of goods.[/quote] As someone who had stock in there, I'm not too...
shaman SE23 Topics 33 29,814 14-06-2015, 08:56 PM
  Thread: Southwark 20 mph speed limit
Post: RE: Southwark 20 mph speed limit

I worry that these new borough wide limits are a bit indiscriminate and could actually reduce the effectiveness of existing 20mph limits which have been installed in response to accidents or dangers (...
shaman Wider Topics 8 10,410 08-07-2015, 11:54 PM
  Thread: Motorbikes on Blythe Hill Fields
Post: RE: Motorbikes on Blythe Hill Fields

Frequently see young men/ kids on scooters/ bikes with no helmets, just balaclavas, often two up around the bell green/ sydenham area. The last one I saw was a completely black motorbike with no nu...
shaman SE23 Topics 4 7,754 07-08-2015, 05:46 PM
  Thread: Another accident on Perry Vale
Post: RE: Another accident on Perry Vale

There was a lot of rain in the morning. I don't know if that's when this occurred. The road is also difficult for motorists. Travelling south from Waldram Place, all the vehicles want to turn right...
shaman SE23 Topics 35 33,384 23-09-2015, 02:14 AM
  Thread: Another accident on Perry Vale
Post: RE: Another accident on Perry Vale

I don't really understand the council's attitude towards illegal parking. Most councils see it as an important way of generating income (though that's possibly not legal itself). You pay some blok...
shaman SE23 Topics 35 33,384 24-09-2015, 10:26 AM
  Thread: Forest Hill Library - Proposed Cut to Funding
Post: RE: Forest Hill Library

Why are the council spending over £1million implementing a borough-wide 20mph zone if there is so little money? Especially considering the fact that they are widely ignored throughout London. Seems ...
shaman SE23 Topics 159 131,444 25-09-2015, 02:06 PM
  Thread: Consultation on Controlled Parking Zone in Forest Hill
Post: RE: Consultation on Controlled Parking Zone in For...

If it's just about stopping commuters parking up all day long, surely you only need a CPZ that covers a small portion of the day, Monday to Friday, when most people would be at work. ie, half an hour...
shaman SE23 Topics 127 124,208 12-10-2015, 11:42 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Library - Proposed Cut to Funding
Post: RE: Forest Hill Library

Never been to Sydenham Library. I was aware it had been taken over, but whenever I passed it always seemed to be closed. I see from the council website that is is closed all day Wednesday, Friday an...
shaman SE23 Topics 159 131,444 12-10-2015, 11:49 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Library - Proposed Cut to Funding
Post: RE: Forest Hill Library

The council are going to spend that £1 million on 20mph street signs.
shaman SE23 Topics 159 131,444 13-10-2015, 03:06 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Library - Proposed Cut to Funding
Post: RE: Forest Hill Library

signed
shaman SE23 Topics 159 131,444 17-10-2015, 02:56 PM
  Thread: Consultation on Controlled Parking Zone in Forest Hill
Post: RE: Consultation on Controlled Parking Zone in For...

Lots of discussion here about ways to stop the commuters, but they don't seem to be the problem as far as I can tell. The main problem seems to be too many resident cars! Or people using things like...
shaman SE23 Topics 127 124,208 08-11-2015, 03:01 AM
  Thread: Forest Hill Library - Proposed Cut to Funding
Post: RE: Forest Hill Library - Proposed Cut to Funding

There may be people who use the library who don't borrow books. But book borrowing is probably a good indicator of how much the library is used by all users.
shaman SE23 Topics 159 131,444 03-12-2015, 12:06 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Library - Proposed Cut to Funding
Post: RE: Forest Hill Library - Proposed Cut to Funding

When's the council tax reduction kicking in then?
shaman SE23 Topics 159 131,444 10-12-2015, 01:05 PM
  Thread: Sainsburys Forest Hill School Children Ban
Post: RE: Sainsburys Forest Hill School Children Ban

[quote="Londondrz"]what would you suggest Sainsbury do?[/quote] Stop stocking stuff kids steal.
shaman SE23 Topics 75 62,696 11-12-2015, 12:33 AM
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