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Thread: Shops, pubs, restaurants, etc Post: What shops would be good for HOP
Now that we have a supermarket coming hopefully some of the local stores are thinking about gaps they can fill and also how they can exploit the extra footfall.
I have started to wonder what else w... |
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02-03-2013, 09:38 PM |
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Thread: Shops, pubs, restaurants, etc Post: RE: Sainsburys Local, Honor Oak Park
Agreed re vandalism - and also what kind of idiot spends time doing that!
Let's hope though that the little shop selling bits and bobs of food get there act together whilst they have the chance and d... |
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02-03-2013, 09:34 PM |
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Thread: Our house Post: RE: Our house
Thanks for the encouragement. Have to accept that it will take longer than I thought I suppose!
Anybody done a loft extension and have any tips? My idea is to get the basic work done soon, stai... |
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02-03-2013, 09:30 PM |
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Thread: One Tree Hill Post: One Tree Hill
Took out first proper family walk there today. What a lovely place it is. Went the long way home through past the British Legion on Buckthorne Road with all the chickens near the bridge - anyone b... |
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02-03-2013, 09:21 PM |
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Thread: Our house Post: Our house
anybody got any words of encouragement! Four+ months after moving in still feels like a mountain to climb to finish even basic renovations! stripping walls and ceilings never seems to end. I think... |
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26-02-2013, 11:12 PM |
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Thread: Planning to move to Forest Hill (or ED) Post: RE: Planning to move to Forest Hill (or ED)
Agree about focusing on primary. choose a nice area and a decent nearby primary. important because hopefully your family will then make lots of local friends in the neighbourhood over time. the way... |
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13-02-2013, 01:45 PM |
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Thread: Lifts at Honor Oak Park station Post: RE: Lifts at Honor Oak Station
good news. those stairs are a pain with a buggy. |
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13-02-2013, 01:43 PM |
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Thread: Planning to move to Forest Hill (or ED) Post: RE: Planning to move to Forest Hill (or ED)
Depends on what you want from the area. Houses around Heber and Goodrich are v. expensive for being rather small (but ED is very lively!). Horniman catchment is also very small and houses tend to b... |
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11-02-2013, 03:53 PM |
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Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park Post: RE: Planning: Honor Oak Tandoori site to become Sa...
I don't see any actual development going on yet! I am not around in the daytime, am I missed it all :) |
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11-02-2013, 12:30 PM |
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Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park Post: RE: Planning Application: IndoBangla / Honor Oak T...
Totally agree, what plonkers. We have to live with that now. |
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08-02-2013, 11:36 AM |
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Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park Post: Idiots spraying graffiti on Sainsbury's site
What a mess our high street looks now thanks to the vandals. How many months will we have to see that for! Will also set a precedent for others to do the same.
Very poor behaviour. |
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08-02-2013, 11:06 AM |
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Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park Post: RE: Planning Application: IndoBangla / Honor Oak T...
noticed that this morning whilst stuck in traffic. good news. |
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05-02-2013, 03:05 PM |
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Thread: Change Flow of Traffic On Devonshire Road Post: RE: Change Flow of Traffic On Devonshire Road
Was a mess this morning. I was very late due to the crazy traffic. I can't understand though why apart from the roadworks I did not see anything but the lights were not changing very quickly at all ... |
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05-02-2013, 12:54 PM |
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Thread: Loads of traffic in HOP this morning - what's going on? Post: Loads of traffic in HOP this morning - what's goin...
I could not even pull out of my road this morning onto Stondon Park the traffic was so bad. And then horrific all the way up to Honor Oak Park junction with Forest hill Road where there are some road... |
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05-02-2013, 11:37 AM |
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Thread: Brand new wooden Waltons garden shed for sale Post: RE: Brand new wooden Waltons garden shed for sale
hi, no sorry it sold straight away! |
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03-02-2013, 12:02 PM |
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Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park Post: RE: Planning Application: IndoBangla / Honor Oak T...
they are not moving very quickly! |
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01-02-2013, 07:54 PM |
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Thread: 1920s front door and fireplace Post: 1920s front door and fireplace
hi guys,
i want to replace our front door with something more like the original. it was originally a 1920s door with stained glass top square panel.
also,the fireplace. ideally want a wood bur... |
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19-01-2013, 03:29 PM |
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Thread: Old HOP photos Post: RE: Old HOP photos
Thanks for the tips. I will report back with my favourites! |
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19-01-2013, 03:23 PM |
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Thread: The old Honor Oak Pet Shop Post: RE: The old Honor Oak Pet Shop
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17-01-2013, 11:23 AM |
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Thread: Old HOP photos Post: Old HOP photos
Has anybody got, or know where to find old HOP photos, say from 1920s-1960s? Would not mind one or two for our house. |
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17-01-2013, 11:11 AM |
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Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park Post: RE: Planning Application: IndoBangla / Honor Oak T...
when is the work starting? |
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16-01-2013, 09:27 PM |
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Thread: The old Honor Oak Pet Shop Post: RE: The old Honor Oak Pet Shop
very unlikely. it is in the middle of a row. would make no sense at all. |
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15-01-2013, 02:48 PM |
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Thread: Robbery honor oak park - be alert Post: RE: Robbery honor oak park - be alert
does happen everywhere though. sometimes these gangs just come and go. a gang attempted to rob a colleague and I on way to tube in Maida Vale. We had walked the same route for five years without in... |
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15-01-2013, 12:18 PM |
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Thread: The old Honor Oak Pet Shop Post: RE: The old Honor Oak Pet Shop
maybe it was a hamster they forgot to take with them :) |
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15-01-2013, 11:17 AM |
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Thread: Location Location Location Post: RE: Location Location Location
HOP house prices are a bit mad but they are quite nice. decent sized - good second homes for families. |
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07-01-2013, 10:35 AM |
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Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park Post: RE: Planning Application: IndoBangla / Honor Oak T...
good stuff. be great to get rid of those empty shops and be able to pick up quickly some basics in the evening and weekends. going to be good for the other local shops too I am sure. lots of extra ... |
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04-01-2013, 09:21 PM |
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Thread: Location Location Location Post: RE: Location location location
We moved to HOP because of the transport, primary schools, friendly and safe streets, and abundance of green spaces. And , now, after a few months I am sure we made the right decision, as it turns ou... |
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04-01-2013, 12:49 PM |
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Thread: Brand new bathroom light for sale- still in original packaging Post: Brand new bathroom light for sale- still in origin...
Brand new bathroom light for sale- still in original packaging. See
http://www.homebase.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=110&storeId=10151&partNumber=844328
Only £8!
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30-12-2012, 03:04 PM |
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Thread: Brand new wooden Waltons garden shed for sale Post: Brand new wooden Waltons garden shed for sale
Brand new wooden Waltons garden shed for sale, still dismantled. Size 7x5 feet, see
http://www.waltons.co.uk/waltons-norfolk-apex-shed-7x5
Bought recently for our new garden but realized that it's ... |
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daveherne |
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30-12-2012, 03:02 PM |
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Thread: GP practices Honor Oak Post: GP practices Honor Oak
We recently moved to Honor Oak and so far the only GP practices that would take us are Brockley Road Medical Centre or Honor Oak Group Practice. Anyone got experiences they could share? Ideally we wou... |
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19-12-2012, 10:39 PM |
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Thread: 63 Honor Oak Park (ex White Wood Shop) Post: RE: Planning Application: Sebastian Roche, Honor O...
I think we need to give seb roch a break here. Sounds to me that only a matter of time before the unit finds a good use and also the old bank.
HOP seems to be getting busier every week, potential... |
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23-11-2012, 09:30 PM |
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Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank) Post: RE: The Old Bank, Honor Oak Park
i would go for most things that wouldimprove the ugly state that it is in now... well i say that, but not pizza, chicken joint, estate agent or betting shop please!! |
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08-11-2012, 11:16 AM |
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Thread: 63 Honor Oak Park (ex White Wood Shop) Post: RE: Honor Oak Park Parade
talking about ugly, the old bank is a disgrace. the facade is getting really dirty and rubbish is piling up. those gingerline people that are running private events in it could at least make it look... |
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24-10-2012, 01:32 AM |
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Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park Post: RE: Planning Application: IndoBangla / Honor Oak T...
hmmm, still not seeing much action! i am too impatient I know!... |
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24-09-2012, 10:40 PM |
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Thread: For sale: Bugaboo cameleon plus lots of Bugaboo extras Post: RE: For sale: Bugaboo cameleon plus lots of Bugabo...
that is actually a really good deal, I paid a grand for ours and wish had bought second hand now as we saw one at the time...(and no I am not associated with the seller!) |
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19-09-2012, 09:44 AM |
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Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank) Post: RE: The Old Bank
hippies - love it :)
they do look a bit too cool for school that lot, but not sure who would take it otherwise, is too big for a restaurant in HOP if you ask me.
D. |
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18-09-2012, 09:00 PM |
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Thread: article in the guardian - Do you feel rich Post: RE: article in the guardian - Do you feel rich
no worries Cellar Door, I like that kind of article! Think there are lot of people in the middle, probably like a lot of young (ish) families I think move to HOP - a bit like us. Decent income but h... |
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18-09-2012, 08:49 PM |
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Thread: article in the guardian - Do you feel rich Post: article in the guardian - Do you feel rich
What do you HOP people think about this? I certainly don't feel rich!
http://www.guardian.co.uk/money/2012/sep/14/do-britons-feel-rich-poor |
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15-09-2012, 09:30 AM |
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Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park Post: RE: Planning Application: IndoBangla / Honor Oak T...
So June next year is when it is planned to open? Great to see progress. |
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15-09-2012, 09:25 AM |
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Thread: Parking Policy Review Post: RE: Parking Policy Review
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30-08-2012, 05:49 PM |
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Thread: Parking Policy Review Post: RE: Parking Policy Review
It does work well in Herne Hill. And without it HH would be overrun with cars during the week. The permits are not that expensive either. |
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30-08-2012, 02:19 PM |
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Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park Post: RE: Planning Application: IndoBangla / Honor Oak T...
For me the discussion is over, the decision will go for Sainsbury's. The objections have been dealt with.
The shops will adapt to sell what Sainsbury's won't. Sainsbury's is quite limited, it doe... |
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30-08-2012, 02:17 PM |
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Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank) Post: RE: The Old Bank
Sounds like those miserable people protesting against Sains should have a new target - landlords charging rents that are very high, seems to me that could be a significant reason why there are not so ... |
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24-08-2012, 11:31 AM |
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Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park Post: RE: Planning Application: IndoBangla / Honor Oak T...
I agree, there seems to be a vast amount for planners to consider to produce a report such as this. As far as I can see in the report there are no open questions or grounds for refusal at the meeting... |
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23-08-2012, 10:42 AM |
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Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park Post: RE: Planning Application: IndoBangla / Honor Oak T...
good stuff. nice that there will be bike racks. |
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23-08-2012, 10:06 AM |
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Thread: Parking Policy Review Post: RE: Parking Policy Review
pretty common is 12-2. that stops all commuters. |
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14-08-2012, 10:04 AM |
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Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park Post: RE: Planning Application: IndoBangla / Honor Oak T...
I agree with you, even in Herne Hill and West Dulwich it is difficult for these shops to get loads of customers it is clear to see, but big part of that is their opening times. Guess my point is for ... |
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06-08-2012, 03:47 PM |
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Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park Post: RE: Planning Application: IndoBangla / Honor Oak T...
Yes, butchers, deli's and all and West N is a long parade! |
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06-08-2012, 01:50 PM |
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Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park Post: RE: Planning Application: IndoBangla / Honor Oak T...
If anyone thinks that a Sainsbury's hurts local sellers they need not worry. Herne Hill has a little Sainsbury's and is going from strength to strength. It has a butchers, greengrocers (from before ... |
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06-08-2012, 01:36 PM |
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Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park Post: RE: Planning Application: IndoBangla / Honor Oak T...
Roll on the decision. My support is for Sainsbury's and for local shops who up their game and provide something unique. I will give both my money.
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04-08-2012, 03:00 PM |