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  Thread: Forest Hill ward assembly, 30th March
Post: RE: Forest Hill ward assembly, 30th March

That 'artwork' in the underpass is a total blight on our neighbourhood.. its embarrassing, looks messy and gives the impression of the area being crime/vandal ridden.. not nice!! Will be a happy day w...
poolsneighbour SE23 Topics 11 14,258 23-03-2011, 04:03 PM
  Thread: TfL Bus new Countdown board stops announced
Post: RE: TfL Bus new Countdown board stops announced

Excellent news! I wondered why this hadnt been done already, seems Forest Hill was the only area without countdown!
poolsneighbour SE23 Topics 13 12,572 31-03-2011, 09:56 AM
  Thread: Lewisham Homes and Glendales
Post: RE: Lewisham Homes and Glendales

I live in an ex local flat, and I can say that Lewisham Homes was an absolutely awful landlord. They never did any maintainece, let the place rot, didnt care about antisocial behavior and charged a fo...
poolsneighbour SE23 Topics 6 7,244 31-03-2011, 01:55 PM
  Thread: Lewisham Homes and Glendales
Post: RE: Lewisham Homes and Glendales

Btw which estate are you on?
poolsneighbour SE23 Topics 6 7,244 31-03-2011, 01:56 PM
  Thread: TfL Bus new Countdown board stops announced
Post: RE: TfL Bus new Countdown board stops announced

Or instead 'Forest Hill Pools' - that would be FAR more relevant!
poolsneighbour SE23 Topics 13 12,572 01-04-2011, 12:50 PM
  Thread: Church signage on Manor Mount
Post: RE: Church signage on Manor Mount

That the 'church' is going to get its own way...
poolsneighbour SE23 Topics 65 67,418 02-04-2011, 04:48 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools

Hey, I overlook the pools directly, and yeah it would be really great to see some kind of blog about its progress. As much as I can find is this at the moment.. http://www.flickr.com/photos/6111...
poolsneighbour SE23 Topics 2,074 2,040,744 06-06-2011, 03:37 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools

As a resident next to the pools.. I can advise that I have not received a newsletter since February/March.. so I think you guys are actually better informed!
poolsneighbour SE23 Topics 2,074 2,040,744 08-06-2011, 02:04 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools

I know that L&Q have implemented a permit parking arrangement on the Dartmouth Estate next to the pools - so there wont be any parking allowed there now (I imagine alot of people parked there before t...
poolsneighbour SE23 Topics 2,074 2,040,744 08-06-2011, 04:33 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools

Not for as long as I lived here...under control of Lewisham Homes and L&Q - there was no permit or bollard system or chains before. Are you thinking of somewhere else?
poolsneighbour SE23 Topics 2,074 2,040,744 08-06-2011, 07:19 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill in the Times property section
Post: RE: Forest Hill in the Times property section

Agreed...too much grot - glad its noticed by a national newspaper, so some people on this forum who seem to 'love' the grot and do not want to see Forest Hill improve might stand up and take note! :th...
poolsneighbour SE23 Topics 103 103,704 15-06-2011, 12:41 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill in the Times property section
Post: RE: Forest Hill in the Times property section

Thank you! Some people on here are all to quick to judge others and bad mouth. So I live in an ex local flat in FH and grew up in a s**t part of Essex..yes I'm obviously a snob.. It would just be nice...
poolsneighbour SE23 Topics 103 103,704 15-06-2011, 08:43 PM
  Thread: Trains to/from Forest Hill and Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Trains to/from Forest Hill and Honor Oak Park

Sorry if this has been covered before at any point - but does anyone know whether there are any plans to allow Thameslink trains to stop at FH or anywhere local down our neck of the woods in the futur...
poolsneighbour SE23 Topics 1,398 1,250,395 29-06-2011, 11:50 AM
  Thread: Trains to/from Forest Hill and Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Trains to/from Forest Hill and Honor Oak Park

That was in regards to London Bridge?
poolsneighbour SE23 Topics 1,398 1,250,395 29-06-2011, 12:18 PM
  Thread: Trains to/from Forest Hill and Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Trains to/from Forest Hill and Honor Oak Park

In terms of Thameslink: http://static.london.gov.uk/mqt/public/question.do?id=36543
poolsneighbour SE23 Topics 1,398 1,250,395 29-06-2011, 01:48 PM
  Thread: Helicopters over Forest Hill
Post: RE: Helicopters over Forest Hill

Noticed that - seems to be happening a fair amount at the moment!
poolsneighbour SE23 Topics 8 10,466 14-07-2011, 04:19 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill in the Times property section
Post: RE: Forest Hill in the Times property section

Ok - lets just not invest anything and allow a takeover by charity shops, vacant premises, pound shops and fried chicken takeaways shall we.. and obviously we don't want to promote young professionals...
poolsneighbour SE23 Topics 103 103,704 22-07-2011, 01:56 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill in the Times property section
Post: RE: Forest Hill in the Times property section

I think there are alot of people on these forums that make very poor and weak arguments and get too irate over ridiculous discussions.. I was just taking the mick more than anything!
poolsneighbour SE23 Topics 103 103,704 22-07-2011, 04:25 PM
  Thread: Helicopter in HOP
Post: RE: Helicopter in HOP

...and FH..its v annoying!!
poolsneighbour SE23 Topics 7 7,622 31-07-2011, 11:32 AM
  Thread: Forest Hill Underpass
Post: RE: Forest Hill Station Upgrade (Phase 3)

Hey Noticed that certain areas on the ground under the underpass have been outlined with spray-paint - presume these are areas to be fixed up as the footway is all broken up. Does anyone know when ...
poolsneighbour SE23 Topics 17 15,968 12-08-2011, 12:19 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Underpass
Post: RE: Forest Hill Underpass

Id love to see panels as per the tube stations..however, just plain panelling/cladding would be SO much nicer than the graffiti...
poolsneighbour SE23 Topics 17 15,968 12-08-2011, 03:35 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Underpass
Post: RE: Forest Hill Underpass

It would be great to see decorated/pictures on the enamel panels - but Im pretty pessimistic about it! Would be great to see pictures of local attractions or landmarks in FH..could include the pools, ...
poolsneighbour SE23 Topics 17 15,968 15-08-2011, 11:30 AM
  Thread: low-flying jumbos
Post: RE: low-flying jumbos

I would agree that it seems that larger planes are DEFINATELY lower over our area lately! Theyre so low as you can clearly see the tail fin and which airline it is..much noisier than before too!
poolsneighbour SE23 Topics 16 24,380 16-08-2011, 04:41 PM
  Thread: Saw bike theft at Dartmouth Road flats this evening..
Post: RE: Saw bike theft at Dartmouth Road flats this ev...

Where abouts on Dartmouth was this? Shocking behaviour by those thugs..
poolsneighbour SE23 Topics 2 5,364 30-08-2011, 09:31 PM
  Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: Disaster The Old Bank to become a Dominoes piz...

I would LOVE there to be a Domino's pizza anywhere in SE23 - I hate Pizza Hut! Nowhere delivers to Forest Hill, not Penge, Catford or Dulwich..so would be well located. I dont think the Old Bank is th...
poolsneighbour SE23 Topics 736 625,589 02-09-2011, 12:19 PM
  Thread: My favourite thing about Forest Hill is..........?
Post: RE: My favourite thing about Forest Hill is..........

3 favs: - Horniman Museum and its green space - The historic Victorian buildings (which are poorly made of) - The drinking venues 3 dislikes: - The state of the retail units on Dartmouth Ro...
poolsneighbour SE23 Topics 36 32,922 15-09-2011, 09:55 AM
  Thread: My favourite thing about Forest Hill is..........?
Post: RE: My favourite thing about Forest Hill is..........

LONG way to go for good meat/veg/fish if you live in the southern part of Forest Hill eg. Dartmouth Rd like me! Shame though :(
poolsneighbour SE23 Topics 36 32,922 15-09-2011, 12:10 PM
  Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: Disaster The Old Bank to become a Dominoes piz...

Id personally like to see a Domino's that actually delivers to FH!
poolsneighbour SE23 Topics 736 625,589 15-09-2011, 12:11 PM
  Thread: My favourite thing about Forest Hill is..........?
Post: RE: My favourite thing about Forest Hill is..........

Wish I had a nice, considerate neighbour!! Problem of buying an ex local place I think... :(
poolsneighbour SE23 Topics 36 32,922 15-09-2011, 09:17 PM
  Thread: Postal problems
Post: RE: Postal problems

Yup, same..still waiting on some stuff to come through that shoulve been here before..
poolsneighbour SE23 Topics 37 34,794 20-09-2011, 07:53 AM
  Thread: Torcross Drive
Post: RE: Torcross Drive

Hey I live on Torcross Drive.. PM me if you want to know anything! Thanks :-)
poolsneighbour SE23 Topics 2 4,178 20-09-2011, 01:46 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Society AGM - 6 Oct 2011
Post: RE: Forest Hill Society AGM - 6 Oct 2011

Michael, Will minutes of the AGM be available? Unfortunately I couldnt make it last night!
poolsneighbour SE23 Topics 6 10,516 07-10-2011, 09:21 AM
  Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools

Topping out of what? I overlook the pools but didnt see anything! :(
poolsneighbour SE23 Topics 2,074 2,040,744 28-10-2011, 02:55 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools

On schedule for completion in Spring?! I thought it was Sept next year? Amazing if true..but I doubt it..,
poolsneighbour SE23 Topics 2,074 2,040,744 28-10-2011, 06:29 PM
  Thread: Moving soon to Dartmouth Road area of Forest Hill
Post: RE: Moving soon to Dartmouth Road area of Forest H...

I bought a flat on the estate next to the pools on Dartmouth Rd last year, and havent had much problem with Dartmouth Road itself. There are the usual antisocial behaviour issues but nothing out of th...
poolsneighbour SE23 Topics 7 10,546 02-11-2011, 08:08 PM
  Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: The Old Bank to become a Domino's Pizza

All of this is alot of fuss over something that isnt THAT much of a big deal in the grand scheme of things, as Brian says. I wouldnt be up in arms if a Domino's was to be opened in Dartmouth Road, if ...
poolsneighbour SE23 Topics 736 625,589 15-11-2011, 06:16 PM
  Thread: Planning application: 33 Dartmouth Road
Post: RE: Planning application: 33 Dartmouth Road

Entirely supported! More regeneration of Dartmouth Road...basically, anything opening up would be amazing!!
poolsneighbour SE23 Topics 16 19,902 27-11-2011, 08:14 PM
  Thread: Planning application: 33 Dartmouth Road
Post: RE: Planning application: 33 Dartmouth Road

There are SO many ugly, empty and frankly derelict looking 'retail' units on Dartmouth Road. When you have a look at them every day and live opposite them, you realise that every unit that gets conver...
poolsneighbour SE23 Topics 16 19,902 28-11-2011, 12:01 AM
  Thread: Planning application: 33 Dartmouth Road
Post: RE: Planning application: 33 Dartmouth Road

I too would like to see those things..but I dont see them ever happening on Dartmouth Road. All high streets have bars/dining rooms and they help to have an active evening scene and ensure that the ar...
poolsneighbour SE23 Topics 16 19,902 28-11-2011, 05:56 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Christmas Tree
Post: RE: Forest Hill Christmas Tree

The tree lights were on this evening???!
poolsneighbour SE23 Topics 25 26,358 30-11-2011, 08:20 PM
  Thread: Let's have a diagonal crossing in Forest Hill
Post: RE: let's have a crossing like this...

The one outside Balham station is likely to be more of the scale Forest Hill would be looking at...
poolsneighbour SE23 Topics 9 8,265 15-01-2012, 06:45 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools

I think the 'Forest Hill Pools' metal signage on the side with the wave will look great.. what im not so keen on are the big white panel signage with Lewisham Council and standard boring font on prime...
poolsneighbour SE23 Topics 2,074 2,040,744 13-02-2012, 06:10 PM
  Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Planning Application: IndoBangla / Honor Oak T...

All of this is democratic planning gone beserk. HOP desperately needs a local supermarket, you would be very hard pushed to find an inner London area without such facilities - take a look anywhere els...
poolsneighbour SE23 Topics 349 322,596 14-02-2012, 10:41 AM
  Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Planning Application: IndoBangla / Honor Oak T...

That is totally unfounded.. Sainsburys Locals are in virtually ALL high streets across the UK, even in flourishing areas like our beloved neighbour East Dulwich.. they're in the most affluent areas an...
poolsneighbour SE23 Topics 349 322,596 14-02-2012, 11:05 AM
  Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Planning Application: IndoBangla / Honor Oak T...

I am referring to the fact that people become so militant and voice their opinion so strongly to the Council (for their own benefit) that nothing changes/no premises gain planning approval as their up...
poolsneighbour SE23 Topics 349 322,596 14-02-2012, 12:22 PM
  Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Planning Application: IndoBangla / Honor Oak T...

I am just concerned that it will actually get occupied :)
poolsneighbour SE23 Topics 349 322,596 14-02-2012, 12:37 PM
  Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Planning Application: IndoBangla / Honor Oak T...

Out of interest...where has a shopping parade been 'devastated' but the introduction of a local supermarket? This is a genuine question - because I'd be interested to know.
poolsneighbour SE23 Topics 349 322,596 14-02-2012, 01:29 PM
  Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Planning Application: IndoBangla / Honor Oak T...

Those articles are very biased.. one is from an action group against Sainsburys! The other, in Wessex.. states "The new Sainsbury’s will reportedly provide over 400 jobs for locals" - thats hardly a s...
poolsneighbour SE23 Topics 349 322,596 14-02-2012, 01:45 PM
  Thread: Incident in Stanstead Road 19-02-2012
Post: RE: Police in Stanstead Road

Agreed.. sure the police will be found to be in the wrong and the PC brigade will start going nuts haha!
poolsneighbour SE23 Topics 63 75,407 20-02-2012, 01:51 PM
  Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: The Old Bank to become a Domino's Pizza?

Surely if it is to remain as a eating/drinking establishment, a planning application wouldn't be required as it is not a change of use?
poolsneighbour SE23 Topics 736 625,589 01-03-2012, 03:09 PM
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