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  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 2,040,741 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 2,040,741 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 2,040,741 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 2,040,741 08-06-2011, 07:19 PM
  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 2,040,741 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 2,040,741 28-10-2011, 06:29 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 2,040,741 13-02-2012, 06:10 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools

I have been told my a couple of businesses along Dartmouth Road that the building/landscaping will be finished for May.. but it is unclear how long after that it will be until the pools actually open ...
poolsneighbour SE23 Topics 2,074 2,040,741 28-03-2012, 12:21 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools recruitment

If you go on the Fusion Lifestyle website, and Lewisham Leisure Centres..you'll probably find it there
poolsneighbour SE23 Topics 2,074 2,040,741 04-05-2012, 11:17 AM
  Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools

Also... only one Yoga class in the week and its during the day time.. same with Body Pump..once a week and just after work at 6pm. Disappointed :(
poolsneighbour SE23 Topics 2,074 2,040,741 06-06-2012, 01:04 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools

As my name states (!) I live within meters of the new pool..and whilst I agree some of the refurbishment work on the old building does not look as though it is up to scratch.. I am really pleased with...
poolsneighbour SE23 Topics 2,074 2,040,741 11-06-2012, 12:39 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools

...and sadly I live in those 'dreadful' flats next to the leisure centre.. and would tend to agree architecturally!
poolsneighbour SE23 Topics 2,074 2,040,741 11-06-2012, 12:55 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools

1st of June...1st of July..second week of July..now right at the end?! :((
poolsneighbour SE23 Topics 2,074 2,040,741 08-07-2012, 09:31 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools

I have been told they have no date set, but they hope some time in August .. obviously the opening prior to the Olympics has elapsed. Also I think a few people have had money taken from their accounts...
poolsneighbour SE23 Topics 2,074 2,040,741 02-08-2012, 11:38 AM
  Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools

Bit of a joke. Why all the ho-ha about a June..start of July..end of July..start of August..sometime in August timescales .. so glad i cancelled my gym membership two months ago so I could go straight...
poolsneighbour SE23 Topics 2,074 2,040,741 10-08-2012, 03:17 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools

Ha..that be me then :thumbdown: You're right nottinghillbilly - some kind of news or an update on why it is taking so long and any kind of estimated opening date would be helpful as whenever I call...
poolsneighbour SE23 Topics 2,074 2,040,741 13-08-2012, 10:35 AM
  Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools

No annoucement from Fusion. They said that they would notify those who have already joined in advance of it opening when they had a date. Probably unlikely its opening...?
poolsneighbour SE23 Topics 2,074 2,040,741 14-08-2012, 02:01 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools

Are they kidding?!?! I cancelled my old gym two months ago to join f.hill pools. I'm joining somewhere else now. That's really bad.
poolsneighbour SE23 Topics 2,074 2,040,741 22-08-2012, 09:19 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools

Ha! Yes..was also promised a membership card..which never materialised..
poolsneighbour SE23 Topics 2,074 2,040,741 03-09-2012, 01:48 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools

So..I heard the pools were supposed to be opening today on good authority..however..nope, no sign of such an event. Anyone know anything? Fusion are rubbish at communicating..:cursing:
poolsneighbour SE23 Topics 2,074 2,040,741 13-09-2012, 12:13 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools

Good news re the inside.. but..cant believe it has taken up until the 22nd September for this place to open. Primarily annoyed because I had to go to a ridiculous amount of effort to exit my previous ...
poolsneighbour SE23 Topics 2,074 2,040,741 13-09-2012, 02:52 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools

It didn't look very open this morning. Has anyone received their membership card or any kind of notification from Fusion? I haven't..
poolsneighbour SE23 Topics 2,074 2,040,741 14-09-2012, 09:39 AM
  Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools

Believe it when I see it. Horses might fly..
poolsneighbour SE23 Topics 2,074 2,040,741 14-09-2012, 10:53 AM
  Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools

Used the shower yesterday for the first time..and yeah I back all these comments up. They are DISMAL!! Luckily I live next door to the pools so I don't have to rely on them!
poolsneighbour SE23 Topics 2,074 2,040,741 08-10-2012, 10:34 AM
  Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools

Agreed.. people should show a little respect and pride and keep the place as clean as possible. I know its unlikely..and people are selfish..however we can but try!
poolsneighbour SE23 Topics 2,074 2,040,741 25-10-2012, 05:15 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 1,250,393 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 1,250,393 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 1,250,393 29-06-2011, 01:48 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: 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: 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: 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
  Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: The Old Bank

Love the Tapas place! :thumbsup:
poolsneighbour SE23 Topics 736 625,589 20-08-2012, 03:29 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 349 322,594 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 349 322,594 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 349 322,594 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 349 322,594 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 349 322,594 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 349 322,594 14-02-2012, 01:45 PM
  Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Planning Application: IndoBangla / Honor Oak T...

Here here roadrunner!
poolsneighbour SE23 Topics 349 322,594 10-03-2012, 04:33 PM
  Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Planning Application: IndoBangla / Honor Oak T...

I cant even believe this has been dragged out so long..its ridiculous! :thumbdown:
poolsneighbour SE23 Topics 349 322,594 02-08-2012, 09:54 AM
  Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Planning Application: IndoBangla / Honor Oak T...

Bring on the salvation! It will make HOP a much more attractive place to live!
poolsneighbour SE23 Topics 349 322,594 05-08-2012, 05:25 PM
  Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Planning Application: IndoBangla / Honor Oak T...

West Norwood has a long parade of shops, with a Tesco Metro, a Co-Op and a Sainsburys Local all within stones throw of each other..virtually all of the shops on that parade are occupied..
poolsneighbour SE23 Topics 349 322,594 06-08-2012, 01:48 PM
  Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Planning Application: IndoBangla / Honor Oak T...

I live in Forest Hill, not HOP..but have friends there, and this argument about there being a free cash point up by the post office is frankly really annoying! More times than not when I have gone up ...
poolsneighbour SE23 Topics 349 322,594 03-08-2012, 01:09 PM
  Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Planning Application: IndoBangla / Honor Oak T...

..and from the Guardian, of all places.. http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2010/jun/07/supermarkets-local-shops-deprivation-regeneration "Brand deserts – areas that lack the retail oppor...
poolsneighbour SE23 Topics 349 322,594 06-08-2012, 01:14 PM
  Thread: Cyclists
Post: RE: Burst Water Main

Off topic of the burst water mains..im sick of seeing cyclists on the footway!!!!! Always (from my experience) are young guys - I cant understand why they think they have the right of way on the footw...
poolsneighbour Wider Topics 271 245,343 06-10-2011, 09:55 AM
  Thread: Forest Hill Station Subway
Post: Forest Hill Station Subway

Hi all, I know this has been raised countless times before - but does anybody know if ANYTHING is going to happen to the subway at FH Station? It is getting worse and worse..even the graffiti 'art'...
poolsneighbour SE23 Topics 195 191,445 27-04-2012, 10:57 AM
  Thread: Forest Hill Station Subway
Post: RE: Forest Hill Station Subway

So...are the works starting today? Anybody know?
poolsneighbour SE23 Topics 195 191,445 19-10-2012, 11:50 AM
  Thread: Forest Hill Station Subway
Post: RE: Forest Hill Station Subway

Soooo pleased to see its happening..finally! :thumbsup:
poolsneighbour SE23 Topics 195 191,445 06-11-2012, 02:11 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Station Subway
Post: RE: Forest Hill Station Subway

Agreed! People should stop being such busy bodies and just let them get on with it and get it done asap..really do not need anymore hold ups
poolsneighbour SE23 Topics 195 191,445 07-11-2012, 10:51 AM
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