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Thread: Local history question
Post: RE: Local history question
| In 1877, the nursery looks like it is referred to as a Market Garden http://www.ideal-homes.org.uk/__data/assets/image/0007/304738/map-01366-750.jpg |
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20-11-2015, 12:16 AM |
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Thread: Local history question
Post: RE: Local history question
| christgill beat me to it. I also have the earlier 1894 OS map which shows the same thing but the housing on Carholme not yet having been built. The map also includes entries apparently from the Kelly'... |
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19-11-2015, 11:51 PM |
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Thread: Best way to Heathrow T3 from Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Best way to Heathrow T3 from Honor Oak Park
| Google does live mapping (i.e. accounting for traffic - I may have made up that phrase 'live mapping') these days - I'd check it the couple of days before to get an idea, then on the day as well in ca... |
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23-03-2015, 09:26 PM |
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Thread: The Capitol to close
Post: RE: Capitol to close
| Thanks Maja.
Over the weekend, I saw a further mail that stated the same.
Let's look forward to some actual news. |
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21-07-2014, 08:13 AM |
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Thread: The Capitol to close
Post: RE: Capitol to close
| So a Bromley councillor is the alleged source of the rumour. I can only locate the Cllr's official email which I'm guessing won't get picked up until in the week, so I am going to mail him later and t... |
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alisa |
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19-07-2014, 09:07 AM |
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Thread: Waldenshaw Rd before and after war pics
Post: RE: Waldenshaw Rd before and after war pics
| I have a number of such postcards, bought with the aim of doing the same thing - then and now shots. I'm waiting for the summer so that there are leaves on the trees, then will put them on my (sporadi... |
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03-03-2014, 10:48 PM |
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Thread: Anyone been for a stroll along the River Pool lately?
Post: RE: Anyone been for a stroll along the River Pool ...
| Great place for blackberry picking in the autumn too. |
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19-02-2014, 09:30 AM |
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Thread: Dual Carriageways
Post: RE: Dual Carriageways
| Doesn't London Road count - from Barclays all the way up to Home Accessories, with the island in the middle? |
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05-02-2014, 02:47 PM |
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Thread: FH is amazing, what do you think would make the area better than it is allready!
Post: RE: FH is amazing, what do you think would make th...
| So….
Town planning:
Make Dartmouth Road one way. This should flow into the town centre so that people stuck at the lights look at the shops and think 'I might pop in there' rather than gunning it ... |
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alisa |
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18-12-2013, 01:46 PM |
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Thread: Meeting new people
Post: RE: Meeting new people
| I think we should do both
Cellar Door - I can be in FH about 7pm
Next year's diary is free apart from Burns Night! |
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18-12-2013, 11:51 AM |
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Thread: How to give away an old sofa bed
Post: RE: How to give away an old sofa bed
| Charity sounds a good idea. I have always either left stuff on the pavement or if larger and in good enough condition that I could ask some £ for, I have used gumtree very effectively - selling an old... |
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17-12-2013, 09:05 AM |
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Thread: A plan to save the Honor Oak pub?
Post: RE: A plan to save the Honor Oak pub?
| I had a quick read on the way home tonight. It said that toilets upstairs but also refurb of toilets on Ground Floor. |
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alisa |
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09-12-2013, 10:28 PM |
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Thread: HOP station flower planters
Post: RE: HOP station flower planters
| The planters on D Rd were done a little while ago. I think they are some rather slow growing pansies in there but also a few have been pinched. Feel free to replenish if it's looking a bit sparse. |
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01-12-2013, 05:17 PM |
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Thread: HOP station flower planters
Post: RE: HOP station flower planters
| Done!
Luckily the station staff water these. Assif came out with a watering can, so they are bedded in and I left with clean hands.
Thanks to the lady who said hi.
Fingers crossed these last as we... |
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30-11-2013, 06:49 PM |
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Thread: HOP station flower planters
Post: RE: HOP station flower planters
| I knew I'd forgotten something! Saturday... |
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alisa |
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25-11-2013, 11:28 PM |
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Thread: HOP station flower planters
Post: HOP station flower planters
| Not sure how many of you are aware, but the Forest Hill Society provide the planters at HOP station and as you can see it is time for a refresh of the plants! I have been meaning to do this for a few ... |
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alisa |
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25-11-2013, 10:59 PM |
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Thread: Is this your cat - very friendly young Oriental
Post: RE: Is this your cat - very friendly young Orienta...
| I concur with Catcalls lady (Jane or her team!). The two Burmese over the road from us are well known to the whole street. Most of us have found the boy fast asleep on our sofas at some point and the ... |
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alisa |
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21-08-2013, 01:08 PM |
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Thread: Picture framer recommendations
Post: RE: Picture framer recommendations
| We use Arterie in East Dulwich, on North Cross Road. Very good selection, though I find them eye wateringly expensive. |
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alisa |
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20-08-2013, 12:28 AM |
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Thread: Garage space required
Post: RE: Garage space required
| I'm afraid I can't directly help, but I have just seen a similar request (not this area) on the 'London Bikers' facebook site.
My husband and I once responded to a gumtree ad when we lived in West Ha... |
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alisa |
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16-08-2013, 05:23 PM |
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Thread: Let's move to Forest Hill
Post: RE: Let's move to Forest Hill
| Well that was underwhelming. May be a good thing - keep our hood a best kept secret ;-) |
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alisa |
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05-04-2013, 12:40 PM |
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Thread: Shops, pubs, restaurants, etc
Post: RE: Local businesses
| Big Breakfast on Dartmouth Road. Good breakfast, nice staff, clean and recently spruced up. Bang in the middle of the High Street. |
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alisa |
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05-04-2013, 12:38 PM |
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Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: Site of The Old Bank, Honor Oak Park
| Interesting to see some numbers - well done kemamira!
I hope someone will come along in the next year and turn it around as it is quite an eyesore and lets HOP down being in such a prominent positi... |
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alisa |
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29-03-2013, 12:05 PM |
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Thread: Planning: 2-4 London Road FH (Launderette)
Post: RE: Launderette closing
| With regard to viability:
There are a number of launderettes 'locally' which certainly have had more
money spent on the outside than the one at Forest Hill and which do not
seem to be under threa... |
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alisa |
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22-03-2013, 01:21 PM |
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Thread: Shops, pubs, restaurants, etc
Post: RE: Shops
| Re twitter - Shannons and Best of Both Boutique spring to mind as being on twitter.
And for HOP: Hills & Parkes, Jumping Bean, Le Querce, Babur, Hopscotch, Tapatisserie on my twitter lists. |
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08-03-2013, 07:33 PM |
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Thread: Missing cat from vancouver road forest hill!
Post: RE: Missing cat from vancouver road forest hill!
| Hi Amanda,
I checked when I got home, about 8pm, and couldn't see her - or any cats though.
Yesterday, she looked as happy as any cat - I assumed next door had a new moggy.
I am about tomorrow, and... |
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alisa |
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04-03-2013, 10:35 PM |
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Thread: Missing cat from vancouver road forest hill!
Post: RE: Missing cat from vancouver road forest hill!
| She was on my back fence yesterday afternoon.
PM me if she isn't back tonight and I'll go for a look. |
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alisa |
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04-03-2013, 03:19 PM |
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Thread: Shop Shutter Art
Post: RE: Shop Shutter Art
| funnily enough....
The Forest Hill Society is actively looking at this at the moment. We have a grant from the Local Assembly fund (Forest Hill Ward) to brighten up some shopfronts.
It takes a ... |
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alisa |
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08-02-2013, 09:35 PM |
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Thread: SE23 v SE22
Post: RE: SE23 v SE22
| Where is SE22?
Merry Christmas |
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alisa |
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24-12-2012, 12:14 PM |
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Thread: Do you own a black long haired cat near Woolstone Road?
Post: RE: Do you own a black long haired cat near Woolst...
| I think I have just seen him cross the road. He actually stopped traffic on Woolstone. Didn't seem to bother him. He just sauntered on. Hope he keeps some of his 9 lives. Seems quite a character. |
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alisa |
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15-12-2012, 01:02 PM |
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Thread: Catford Bridge Tavern to become retail units?
Post: RE: Catford Bridge Tavern to become retail units?
| Opening Friday at 6pm
Kitchen from Sunday
:thumbsup: |
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alisa |
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05-12-2012, 09:37 PM |
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Thread: Catford Bridge Tavern to become retail units?
Post: RE: Catford Bridge Tavern to become retail units?
| Looking like they may be able to re-negotiate the lease with new owners:
https://www.facebook.com/antic.pubs/posts/369380419820348
Fingers crossed, this is a great pub with a fabulous kitchen - by... |
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alisa |
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21-11-2012, 07:46 PM |
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Thread: Can I do all my Christmas present shopping this year in SE23?
Post: Can I do all my Christmas present shopping this ye...
| So that is the challenge I have set myself. I shall blog as I go along - but any useful hints, tips or encouragement greatly appreciated. |
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alisa |
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19-11-2012, 10:47 PM |
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Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: The old bank in hop
| That is the old one for Dominos. It is dated 2011. Someone has moved in and will spruce it up a bit but will be using for 'theatrical storage' for now. I'm guessing he'll do something later but playin... |
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alisa |
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11-07-2012, 09:28 AM |
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Thread: Hum in Honor Oak
Post: RE: Hum in Honor Oak
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alisa |
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29-04-2012, 10:35 AM |
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Thread: Flowers at Hop Station
Post: RE: Flowers at Hop Station
| What a horrid day to be doing that job! Big thanks to our new friend Chris who has single handedly knocked the piece of land behind the bench into shape again and donated various plants from his garde... |
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alisa |
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28-04-2012, 06:29 PM |
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Thread: Anyone with internet problems yesterday?
Post: RE: Anyone with internet problems yesterday?
| I'm back on!
Thanks jgdoherty for the comments.
Not very clear what happened. I checked the BT line and the diagnostic said they had a problem, though the engineer has just called and said it is... |
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alisa |
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20-04-2012, 11:06 AM |
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Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Planning Application: IndoBangla / Honor Oak T...
| Hi hoona,
No. I believe that number 55 is the one that used to be Constable & Toop before they moved next door. (If you look at Google - it is the view from a couple of years ago).
The White Woo... |
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alisa |
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20-04-2012, 11:01 AM |
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Thread: Anyone with internet problems yesterday?
Post: RE: Anyone with internet problems yesterday?
| Orange (are they still orange?!)
I have been waiting for BT Infinity - but I've been reading your posts avidly waiting for a greener light from you ;-) |
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18-04-2012, 09:26 AM |
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Thread: Anyone with internet problems yesterday?
Post: Anyone with internet problems yesterday?
| Hi, Wondering if anyone else had connectivity issues yesterday. Came home last night and no internet. I'm on Vancouver Road. Wondering if just my kit or more widespread. Today is connecting but very s... |
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18-04-2012, 09:01 AM |
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Thread: Horniman Licence Application
Post: RE: Horniman Licence Application
| Yesterday I called the Horniman and someone called me back a couple of hours later and was happy to talk through their plans.
My understanding is that they recognise their license is out of date/ o... |
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alisa |
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27-03-2012, 09:53 PM |
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Thread: Black Ice on South Circular at Topps Tiles Corner
Post: Black Ice on South Circular at Topps Tiles Corner
| Hi everyone,
Just a word of caution. The corner of the S Circular at Topps Tiles (Stanstead Road/Sunderland Road) had black ice this morning. Coming from Catford, I turned left, lost control, sashaye... |
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alisa |
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11-02-2012, 12:39 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill station short cut
Post: RE: Forest Hill station short cut
| ...and I meant to say, welcome to the area |
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08-02-2012, 10:17 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill station short cut
Post: RE: Forest Hill station short cut
| Not sure if this is related or not (as you specifically ask about FH station) - but when catching the train, we always walk to HOP (passing along Hurstbourne), which certainly feels quicker - though m... |
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08-02-2012, 10:16 PM |
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Thread: Honor Oak pet shop
Post: RE: Honor Oak pet shop
| Phoebe's Garden Centre in Catford (Penerley Road) also has a decent sized pet section at the back. |
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alisa |
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08-02-2012, 10:12 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Burns Night - Thursday 26th Jan
Post: RE: Forest Hill Burns Night - Thursday 26th Jan
| Hi everyone,
Just wanted to say a belated thank you to everyone who came on Thursday night. A big hand to everyone who read, and a personal thank you to everyone who helped me out with Tam O'Shante... |
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28-01-2012, 01:21 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Burns Night - Thursday 26th Jan
Post: Forest Hill Burns Night - Thursday 26th Jan
| The Forest Hill Society is holding a Burns Night at the All Inn One, 53 Perry Vale, SE23 2NE, this Thursday.
The meal is from 7.30pm, and if you'd like to join us, please call the pub on 020 8699 ... |
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21-01-2012, 01:50 PM |
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Thread: Bus to Blackheath
Post: RE: Bus to Blackheath
| Deary, deary me...
shimmysister in earlier threads looks for a house in HOP (this August), gets an offer accepted in Austin Close and discusses schools for her 4 and a half year old
Keep up.
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29-11-2011, 01:57 PM |
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Thread: Bus to Blackheath
Post: RE: bus to Blackheath
| I think the actual question was how to get from Austin Close to Blackheath. The bus stop at Catford Bridge Railway station, where the 202 stops, is a 16 minute walk according to google maps whilst eit... |
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25-11-2011, 04:32 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Society Meet & Greet, 23rd November
Post: RE: Forest Hill Society Meet & Greet, 23rd Novembe...
| Looking forward to seeing people tomorrow. See you there! |
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alisa |
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22-11-2011, 11:17 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Society Meet & Greet, 23rd November
Post: Forest Hill Society Meet & Greet, 23rd November
| Hi everyone,
Personal invite to everyone in the area to a Meet & Greet at the All Inn One by FH station on 23rd November at 7.30pm. Chance to meet members of the Society as well as some Forest Hiller... |
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alisa |
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