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  Thread: Sadiq Khan
Post: RE: Sadiq Khan

Well thats what happens when the electorate read the headlines from newspapers etc & do not bother to look behind the headlines or don't do any research/analysis -we have become so used to forming an ...
jaradras Wider Topics 7 6,176 09-06-2016, 11:40 AM
  Thread: Planning: Tyson Road
Post: RE: Planning: Tyson Road

Contractor on site, work started last week
jaradras SE23 Topics 101 123,245 20-05-2016, 01:29 PM
  Thread: Life in SE23 - Shops
Post: RE: Increase in business rates for independent sho...

Business rates were devolved to local councils, this measure does not cost the government a penny. This may be good for business owners, however, there will be less income for councils, means less mon...
jaradras SE23 Topics 177 112,502 17-03-2016, 07:36 AM
  Thread: Local history question
Post: RE: Local history question

Building looked very nice back in 2008 when it ceased being a furniture shop - can remember getting a full length pine mirror from that shop, I think shop called Cameo Galleries ?, can see the wor...
jaradras SE23 Topics 19 19,727 19-11-2015, 05:54 PM
  Thread: Consultation on Controlled Parking Zone in Forest Hill
Post: RE: Consultation on Controlled Parking Zone in For...

What happens to the roads/streets adjacent the the proposed CPZ area if implemented, does the problem not shift to he "free" roads by commuters/residents in the CPZ zone who may choose to park free o...
jaradras SE23 Topics 127 123,579 07-11-2015, 07:02 AM
  Thread: Japanese Knotweed and Network Rail
Post: RE: Japanese Knotweed and Network Rail

Has the Japanese Knotweed encroached onto your property/land ?. If not, then there is nothing that you can do because at present there is no legislation that allows anyone to force someone to do anyt...
jaradras SE23 Topics 6 7,977 04-11-2015, 09:31 AM
  Thread: Possible door to door scammer in forest hill??
Post: RE: Possible door to door scammer in forest hill??

The message from the Safer Neighbourhoods Team talks about identity card but from what I know you need to have a hawkers or pedlars licence & that is what you need to check. You need a pedlars licenc...
jaradras SE23 Topics 15 14,477 22-10-2015, 09:44 AM
  Thread: Energy Garden at Forest Hill Overground Station
Post: RE: Energy Garden at Forest Hill Overground Statio...

Just a suggestion : hope someone is going to test for contaminants at any site that is used for growing vegetables by kids or adults. The contaminants will be determined by previous use of these sites...
jaradras SE23 Topics 22 25,050 11-08-2015, 07:49 AM
  Thread: The Hob Closed
Post: RE: The Hob

Yes, the Wonder of Woolworth's, that post brought back memories. Remember well the store closing & closing down sale, approx 30 years ago (1985/86 ?) bought three young fruit trees ( cox apple/pear/...
jaradras SE23 Topics 125 106,557 05-08-2015, 04:19 PM
  Thread: Recent increase in aircraft noise
Post: RE: Recent increase in aircraft noise

There are far more rigorous environmental controls ( emissions, noise etc) on the aviation sector compared to other transport methods. As I said in my earlier post #4, to me the noise, road rage, poll...
jaradras Wider Topics 32 25,199 10-07-2015, 02:47 PM
  Thread: Recent increase in aircraft noise
Post: RE: Recent increase in aircraft noise

There is more noise from traffic (cars, buses, motor bikes, lorries etc) on Honor Oak Road than aircraft in the sky. Aircraft noise not an issue, summer or winter.
jaradras Wider Topics 32 25,199 08-07-2015, 07:41 AM
  Thread: Pedder & Co advertisement boards
Post: RE: Pedder & Co advertisement boards

Estate agents boards for any purpose are an eye sore - for sale, to let or advertising a school fair. In this modern age of social media and the internet, these boards are a relic of the past. I...
jaradras SE23 Topics 27 23,616 23-06-2015, 03:24 PM
  Thread: 36 Honor Oak Road (ex Hamilton Lodge Care Home)
Post: RE: 36 Honor Oak Road (ex Hamilton Lodge Care Home...

So what happens next ?. Or is this " The End & they ALL lived happily ever after..."
jaradras SE23 Topics 224 191,495 18-06-2015, 03:26 PM
  Thread: Street Lighting - just how bad is it?
Post: RE: Street Lighting - just how bad is it?

Lighting work started on Honor Oak Rd in September 2014, new lighting columns installed some with lamp fittings and others without. After 10 months, the work still not completed. Honor Oak Road -...
jaradras SE23 Topics 16 14,290 18-06-2015, 02:40 PM
  Thread: 36 Honor Oak Road (ex Hamilton Lodge Care Home)
Post: RE: 36 Honor Oak Road (ex Hamilton Lodge Care Home...

Is the meeting going to take place tonight ?. Not received any letter or any notice. Have spoken to neighbours as well & they have not received anything either.
jaradras SE23 Topics 224 191,495 03-06-2015, 01:34 PM
  Thread: No Post for 4 days Ewelme Rd
Post: RE: No Post for 4 days Ewelme Rd

Saw a red postal van today at 2pm on Honor Oak Road, next to Fairlawn School, postman came out of van with two large bundles of post, locked the van & is distributing them somewhere along here .....
jaradras SE23 Topics 23 19,579 30-05-2015, 03:40 PM
  Thread: No Post for 4 days Ewelme Rd
Post: RE: No Post for 4 days Ewelme Rd

Have had similar problem - Honor Oak Road, Fairlawn School end of the road. Over the last 2 months there have been at least 4 or more occasions when we have not had post for 3 days or more and then...
jaradras SE23 Topics 23 19,579 29-05-2015, 08:32 PM
  Thread: 36 Honor Oak Road (ex Hamilton Lodge Care Home)
Post: RE: 36 Honor Oak Road (ex Hamilton Lodge Care Home...

Cllr Maja Hilton, we will wait for the notice but can you please tell us (a) who has organised this meeting (b) purpose of meeting thanks
jaradras SE23 Topics 224 191,495 13-05-2015, 08:38 AM
  Thread: Sainsbury's Forest Hill - Sunday Opening Hours
Post: RE: Sainsbury's Forest Hill - Sunday Opening Hours

Why are they asking for our opinion on opening hours ? We were never asked when they changed the hours, although they claim customers wanted to come to the store later on a Sunday & it was their re...
jaradras SE23 Topics 35 38,832 22-04-2015, 10:10 AM
  Thread: 36 Honor Oak Road (ex Hamilton Lodge Care Home)
Post: RE: 36 Honor Oak Road (ex Hamilton Lodge Care Home...

Am in total agreement with you gingernuts: I am not against these properties being used for homeless households, however, the Council is not providing any additional facilities or resources for th...
jaradras SE23 Topics 224 191,495 16-04-2015, 02:32 PM
  Thread: 36 Honor Oak Road (ex Hamilton Lodge Care Home)
Post: RE: 36 Honor Oak Road (ex Hamilton Lodge Care Home...

On the 24th October 2014, I posted a comment : "The Council paid £3.3 m for these two sites ?. Where did these funds come from ? from Council Tax payers ?; the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) or the Ge...
jaradras SE23 Topics 224 191,495 08-04-2015, 07:52 AM
  Thread: Woodpecker!
Post: RE: Woodpecker!

Green woodpecker spotted yesterday morning in garden at junction of Canonbie & Honor Oak Road - a huge bird, the largest of the woodpeckers.
jaradras SE23 Topics 21 19,282 11-03-2015, 01:01 PM
  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 am not a commuter on this route into London Bridge but going through these posts and daily news items about problems at London Bridge - why has there been no offer of compensation to commuters suffe...
jaradras SE23 Topics 333 285,999 04-03-2015, 06:37 PM
  Thread: 36 Honor Oak Road (ex Hamilton Lodge Care Home)
Post: RE: 36 Honor Oak Road (ex Hamilton Lodge Care Home...

localbigwig, my sentiments exactly on the issue of children at this address being eligible for making an application for admission in this area, see my post dated 24/10/14 in this thread. I did write ...
jaradras SE23 Topics 224 191,495 04-03-2015, 06:09 PM
  Thread: Pedestrian accident at Sainsbury's crossing
Post: RE: Pedestrian accident Sainsbury's crossing

A summary of some research done on pedestrian safety and waiting times: Regarding waiting times at signalised crossings - studies done by the UK Road Transport Laboratory show 30 seconds was the lo...
jaradras SE23 Topics 45 44,270 13-02-2015, 04:37 PM
  Thread: Pedestrian accident at Sainsbury's crossing
Post: RE: Pedestrian accident Sainsbury's crossing

Some pedestrians tend to cross the road when it suits them ( time & convenience) rather than looking at safety implications. At this particular crossing the waiting time is excessive- the longer one ...
jaradras SE23 Topics 45 44,270 12-02-2015, 03:43 PM
  Thread: Children in cafes
Post: RE: Children in cafes

Live and let live means I do my thing, you do yours and lets not fall out. Truth be told, it is the "live and let live" attitude that has got us into this mess. We have done it with our politics,...
jaradras Wider Topics 62 51,194 17-12-2014, 05:10 PM
  Thread: SE23 - 20mph speed zone-Lewisham controlled streets
Post: SE23 - 20mph speed zone-Lewisham controlled street...

Just saw this morning the 20mph signs going onto the road surface - Honor Oak Road. Research shows that signs alone do not have any influence on speed. It has been said that the 20mph zones also c...
jaradras SE23 Topics 2 5,271 29-11-2014, 01:00 PM
  Thread: Planning: Honor Oak Reservoir & 116-118 Canonbie Road
Post: Planning: Honor Oak Reservoir & 116-118 Canonbie R...

Just had a letter saying : Honor Oak Reservoir & 116-118 Canonbie Road- Thomas Wren Homes Ltd invite you to a display of their proposal for the site at Quaker Meeting House 34 Sunderland Road SE23 ...
jaradras SE23 Topics 19 26,755 21-11-2014, 03:27 PM
  Thread: Planning Application: M&Co to become a Morrisons Local?
Post: RE: M&Co to become a Morrisons Local

M&Co all stocked up for Christmas sales. Any update on this subject ?
jaradras SE23 Topics 141 164,719 17-11-2014, 03:40 PM
  Thread: 36 Honor Oak Road (ex Hamilton Lodge Care Home)
Post: RE: 36 Honor Oak Road (ex Hamilton Lodge Care Home...

A lot of people on this forum raised the issue of these hostels impacting on local schools when homeless families will be moved here. We are not just talking about new admissions but school transfers....
jaradras SE23 Topics 224 191,495 06-11-2014, 11:41 AM
  Thread: 36 Honor Oak Road (ex Hamilton Lodge Care Home)
Post: RE: 36 Honor Oak Road (ex Hamilton Lodge Care Home...

36 Honor Oak Road and 116 Canonbie Road, I believe are part of the Tewkesbury Lodge Estate Residents Association, if so, why no communication from them on this matter ?. It will require co-ordination ...
jaradras SE23 Topics 224 191,495 27-10-2014, 02:29 PM
  Thread: 36 Honor Oak Road (ex Hamilton Lodge Care Home)
Post: RE: 36 Honor Oak Road (ex Hamilton Lodge Care Home...

The Council paid £3.3 m for these two sites ?. Where did these funds come from ? from Council Tax payers ?; the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) or the General Fund (GF) ? would be interesting to know a...
jaradras SE23 Topics 224 191,495 24-10-2014, 03:36 PM
  Thread: Dog Fouling
Post: RE: Dog Fouling

When I saw the message from the Councillor, my response to it was the same as BringOutTheCranston i.e. what was the purpose of this message ?, I am still not sure and there has been no further communi...
jaradras SE23 Topics 48 35,694 24-10-2014, 02:40 PM
  Thread: 36 Honor Oak Road (ex Hamilton Lodge Care Home)
Post: RE: 36 Honor Oak Road (ex Hamilton Lodge Care Home...

Just received letter from Lewisham Council on a public consultation exercise for the conversion of Hamilton Lodge into temporary accommodation hostel for homeless households. You have to go to the ...
jaradras SE23 Topics 224 191,495 17-10-2014, 01:30 PM
  Thread: Mugged on Garthorne Rd
Post: RE: Mugged on Garthorne Rd

aimee p sorry to hear about your ordeal hope you recover fast, best wishes. Southlonder you make an interesting point with reference to affluent people moving into the area & expect an increase i...
jaradras SE23 Topics 12 12,948 01-08-2014, 06:05 PM
  Thread: 36 Honor Oak Road (ex Hamilton Lodge Care Home)
Post: RE: 36 Honor Oak Road (ex Hamilton Lodge Care Home...

I am surprised as have not seen any renovation work happen inside the building to adapt it for families to be living in as I am sure the previous set up of individual bedrooms for elderly would not be...
jaradras SE23 Topics 224 191,495 28-07-2014, 12:22 PM
  Thread: Why i moved to SE23
Post: RE: Why i moved to SE23

Having lived in Forest Hill for over 30 years & worked for some of the time in East Dulwich, I do not like the changes that are happening in SE23 - in my opinion it will soon be a replica of East Dulw...
jaradras SE23 Topics 60 54,200 24-07-2014, 04:53 PM
  Thread: Planning Application: M&Co to become a Morrisons Local?
Post: RE: M&Co to become a Morrisons Local

I am 100% for Morrisons opening this store. I am an SE23 resident living not very far from the proposed store & use a variety of shops around there on a daily basis & at all hours of the day. ...
jaradras SE23 Topics 141 164,719 15-07-2014, 04:19 PM
  Thread: New coffee shop
Post: RE: New coffee shop

Too many coffee shops opening up. Lost count of the number in SE23. A couple of decades ago there was no coffee shop culture here & then American TV imports like "Friends" came along & suddenly w...
jaradras SE23 Topics 23 28,938 28-06-2014, 03:10 PM
  Thread: HOP Sainsburys delivery trucks parking
Post: RE: HOP Sainsburys delivery trucks parking

The delivery trucks & other large lorries parked on both sides at various times during the day are a hazard. I drive several times down this road during the day and these cause obstruction to flow of...
jaradras SE23 Topics 18 17,098 28-06-2014, 11:43 AM
  Thread: SE23 resident wins Best Actor at Cannes
Post: RE: SE23 resident wins Best Actor at Cannes

No longer an SE23 resident, left last year.
jaradras SE23 Topics 2 4,764 26-05-2014, 03:03 PM
  Thread: Renovations in Honor Oak
Post: RE: Renovations in Honor Oak

That block is Council owned and therefore responsible for maintenance and any breaches of tenancy agreement i.e. clothes on washing line. In the old days when GLC (Greater London Council) were managin...
jaradras SE23 Topics 14 12,449 22-05-2014, 09:51 AM
  Thread: 36 Honor Oak Road (ex Hamilton Lodge Care Home)
Post: RE: Hamilton Lodge Nursing Home Closed ?

After some search on the internet, have found that it is for sale £3.5 m !. Vendor carried out a feasibility study to create 19 residential units STP. http://www.eatongreen.com/commercial/details/f...
jaradras SE23 Topics 224 191,495 11-02-2014, 04:56 PM
  Thread: 36 Honor Oak Road (ex Hamilton Lodge Care Home)
Post: 36 Honor Oak Road (ex Hamilton Lodge Care Home)

Does anyone know what is happening to Hamilton Lodge Nursing Home on Honor Oak Rd, next to Horniman Drive ?. It appears to be empty and there are no residents in the home. It is a lovely 1930's house...
jaradras SE23 Topics 224 191,495 10-02-2014, 05:56 PM