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  Thread: Christmas Shopping in SE23
Post: RE: Christmas Shopping in SE23

[quote=robwinton] For myself, I will be buying some party stuff from the party shop up towards Provender (they've always been very nice to us in there), and I will maybe try out the butchers on Wood ...
Tersie SE23 Topics 13 14,471 15-11-2007, 01:39 AM
  Thread: Best Sunday roast?
Post: RE: Best Sunday roast?

[quote=voyager3] I have to admit that my vote for the Honor Oak was based entirely on the food rather than the service or atmosphere (which is probably a reflection of my priorities). On the service...
Tersie SE23 Topics 31 39,947 28-11-2007, 10:33 PM
  Thread: Best Sunday roast?
Post: RE: Best Sunday roast?

[quote=Les] It's just out of area, but try a brisk walk to the Dolphin in Sydenham. Mayow Road, off Perry Vale, goes straight to it. I went there this weekend and I couldn't fault it. Terrific roa...
Tersie SE23 Topics 31 39,947 03-12-2007, 01:10 PM
  Thread: Willmott's Experiences
Post: RE: Willmott's Experiences

[quote=Legs11Eleven] Can you all give me your experiences with the HOP Willmott's estate agent? We rent a 3 bed maisonette on HOP. When we moved in we were told our rent was higher than others in ...
Tersie SE23 Topics 7 11,856 11-12-2007, 11:11 AM
  Thread: Willmott's Experiences
Post: RE: Willmott's Experiences

[quote=Legs11Eleven] Hmmmmm.. interesting. Thanks for the info! Basically they let a contractor enter our property without letting us know or warning us. He then proceeded to mess up our bathroom ...
Tersie SE23 Topics 7 11,856 11-12-2007, 02:08 PM
  Thread: Merry Christmas Sir Steve!
Post: RE: Merry Christmas Sir Steve!

I have sent mine too - worth doing. I always say if you don't ask you don't get....the only problem with the LA's you have to hound constantly to get anything done :sneaky: On a side note - Merry C...
Tersie SE23 Topics 42 46,083 13-12-2007, 12:37 PM
  Thread: Merry Christmas Sir Steve!
Post: RE: Merry Christmas Sir Steve!

Yes I got the same message too - fair play to Sir Steve, at least he replied, will see what happens re the pool and station in the coming year!
Tersie SE23 Topics 42 46,083 14-12-2007, 05:28 PM
  Thread: The 23 Club
Post: RE: The 23 Club

[quote=SANDY67] i am always around weekdays (in fact they are easier for me to do these things than evenings or weekends ) [/quote] Happy Birthday Rob - I work from home in HOP pretty much all th...
Tersie SE23 Topics 117 133,353 31-01-2008, 03:21 PM
  Thread: Missing cat
Post: RE: Missing cat

[quote=Philippa Hammond] :wow: :laugh: :thumbsup: He returned! Thanks for all of the messages of support - miracles really do happen!! [/quote] Thats great news!! Hopefully he will not go astr...
Tersie Wider Topics 15 13,779 03-02-2008, 03:38 AM
  Thread: Dog mess
Post: RE: Sticky Shoes!

I have indeed noticed this happening alot more in Honor Oak. I caught someone near my flat the other day..a teenager with a bull terrier, I told him it was disgusting not to clean it up after his dog ...
Tersie Wider Topics 62 51,143 03-02-2008, 08:43 PM
  Thread: Dog mess
Post: RE: Sticky Shoes!

I haven't caught anybody in the act yet but I will sooner or later - if anyone does catch an owner doing this then make sure you remind them that it is illegal, and that owners can be fined up to ?1,0...
Tersie Wider Topics 62 51,143 04-02-2008, 01:00 PM
  Thread: Dog mess
Post: RE: Sticky Shoes!

[quote=michael] I do not think the FH Society / HOPRA should act as the dog-poo police. The letter should probably be anonymous if you want to take action yourself but should not be on behalf of the ...
Tersie Wider Topics 62 51,143 04-02-2008, 03:24 PM
  Thread: Dog mess
Post: RE: Sticky Shoes!

[quote=Jane2] I do think there should be some way of reporting known 'offenders' to the Council. There is a guy on my street who is known for it, other neighbours have seen him and his dogs at it too...
Tersie Wider Topics 62 51,143 05-02-2008, 06:14 PM
  Thread: Dog mess
Post: RE: Sticky Shoes!

Just found this on Lewisham's website - this is all well and good but has anyone every heard of someone in the borough being fined or even seen any of the enforcement officers? http://www.lewisham....
Tersie Wider Topics 62 51,143 05-02-2008, 06:24 PM
  Thread: HOP - New baker/Patisserie?
Post: RE: HOP - New baker/Patisserie?

Just popped in to Bertrams - to be fair the pastries, bread and pies all look really nice. They have the ovens at the back so it seems all is done on the premises, they also have a jacket spud oven. I...
Tersie SE23 Topics 43 39,034 06-02-2008, 10:26 AM
  Thread: HOP - New baker/Patisserie?
Post: RE: HOP - New baker/Patisserie?

I popped in late on, and most of the bread was gone. Pastries were good. [/quote] Damn I was hoping to pick up a nice crusty loaf - hopefully they will be baking more during the day!!
Tersie SE23 Topics 43 39,034 06-02-2008, 11:08 AM
  Thread: Has anyone converted loft space??
Post: Has anyone converted loft space??

Hi There, I am looking to convert my loft space (in honor oak) into an ensuite bedroom room. Has anyone done this - Do I need planning permission? I have a contractor ready to do the work but would l...
Tersie Wider Topics 3 4,957 09-02-2008, 06:28 PM
  Thread: Has anyone converted loft space??
Post: RE: Has anyone converted loft space??

Thanks Sherwood and Vipes - very useful information!!
Tersie Wider Topics 3 4,957 11-02-2008, 06:44 PM
  Thread: The 23 Club
Post: RE: The 23 Club

[quote=robwinton] As a result of a discussion on another thread (see [url=http://www.se23.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=99&page=5]here[/url]) I propose we start a local lunch club for those of us who ...
Tersie SE23 Topics 117 133,353 14-02-2008, 09:53 AM
  Thread: The 23 Club
Post: RE: The 23 Club

[quote=robwinton] So, who is up for this? After saying I will come have realised I am off to the Peak District next Friday...doh! However I work from home all the time and more than happy to come ...
Tersie SE23 Topics 117 133,353 14-02-2008, 10:19 AM
  Thread: Trains to/from Forest Hill and Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Overcrowding on Trains to London Bridge

[quote=Jon Lloyd] The 8.24 and 8.31 from HOP were bang on time today and it was completely stress-free and I was able to get a seat. Goes to show if stick to 8 carriages and keep things on schedule i...
Tersie SE23 Topics 1,398 1,254,157 20-02-2008, 01:48 PM
  Thread: Trains to/from Forest Hill and Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Overcrowding on Trains to London Bridge

[quote=michael] I think that should read 106 carriages. Otherwise Southern would be getting between 60-100% of the total number of carriages. Still the government announcement is welcome and should h...
Tersie SE23 Topics 1,398 1,254,157 20-02-2008, 02:19 PM
  Thread: The 23 Club
Post: RE: The 23 Club

[quote=robwinton] Anyone else thinking of coming along to kick this off? Away on Friday - next time will definately come as work from home all the time. Have fun!
Tersie SE23 Topics 117 133,353 20-02-2008, 06:38 PM
  Thread: Flight Paths over SE23
Post: Flight Paths over SE23

Just heard on Radio London that NATS are proposing changes to flight paths in and out of all aiports. Take a look at this website and pop in your postcode and it will show you both the existing and pr...
Tersie SE23 Topics 72 70,506 21-02-2008, 10:25 AM
  Thread: Forest Hill TV
Post: RE: Forest hill t.v

Great! Love the voice over...does anyone know who any of these characters are?
Tersie SE23 Topics 15 16,126 26-02-2008, 11:49 AM
  Thread: Beggar lady in HOP
Post: RE: Beggar lady in HOP

I have also been stopped by her a few times in the last 18 months and asked for money, however she has never been agressive when I have declined and just walks off. I have a feeling she may be staying...
Tersie SE23 Topics 11 11,205 03-03-2008, 05:04 PM
  Thread: HOP parking problems
Post: HOP parking problems

I live near Honor Oak Station and we have the same problem with people parking in surrounding roads so they can commute up to town. In the day and evenings it can be really hard to get a space here. I...
Tersie SE23 Topics 10 11,142 06-03-2008, 05:46 PM
  Thread: The Future of London
Post: RE: The Future of London

This is really interesting. Where exactly is this view from?
Tersie Wider Topics 8 7,701 14-03-2008, 12:53 PM
  Thread: South East London Pub of the Year 2008..
Post: RE: South East London Pub of the Year 2008..

Great news for Con and all the staff. I do enjoy going in there. Will be there on monday for St Patricks eve drinks. They are doing a traditional music session.
Tersie Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 17 17,179 14-03-2008, 01:16 PM
  Thread: The Future of London
Post: RE: The Future of London

What road are the ship blocks on? I have always wondered exactly where they are.
Tersie Wider Topics 8 7,701 14-03-2008, 01:41 PM
  Thread: The Future of London
Post: RE: The Future of London

Thanks Big Julie!
Tersie Wider Topics 8 7,701 17-03-2008, 04:05 PM
  Thread: Extend 63 Bus to Honor Oak Park Station?
Post: RE: Buses to Honor Oak Park station

I have also found the 63 bus a bit strange and I have also wondered why it does not come all the way to Honor Oak station. It would be great if it terminated at Brockley Rise or Forest Hill instead. H...
Tersie SE23 Topics 85 93,736 17-03-2008, 04:17 PM
  Thread: Extend 63 Bus to Honor Oak Park Station?
Post: RE: Buses to Honor Oak Park station

Back to the 63 route - why can't the bus start from its current Terminus and come over the hill to the Honor Oak Park, loop round Brockley Rise (where the 172 currently stops) and stop on Honor Oak Pa...
Tersie SE23 Topics 85 93,736 20-03-2008, 11:35 AM
  Thread: Extend 63 Bus to Honor Oak Park Station?
Post: RE: Buses to Honor Oak Park station

Thanks Micheal - It would be great if you could raise this. When is the next meeting scheduled for? I think it would really benefit a lot of people to have this route extended over the hill. As you sa...
Tersie SE23 Topics 85 93,736 23-03-2008, 11:03 AM
  Thread: Bogus Window Cleaner
Post: RE: Bogus Window Cleaner?

My neighbour and I (In Gabriel Street) have just had a guy at the door fitting the exact description. About 40, addidas track suit top and bottoms quite a confident and chatty 'geezer'. He gave me the...
Tersie SE23 Topics 42 50,922 25-03-2008, 01:10 PM
  Thread: Extend 63 Bus to Honor Oak Park Station?
Post: RE: Nightbus

Maybe the night bus could do a loop by coming over the hill to Honor Oak Park, turn right down brockley rise, right onto the south circ through Forest Hill and then left by the Hornimans to go up to C...
Tersie SE23 Topics 85 93,736 25-03-2008, 01:32 PM
  Thread: Bogus Window Cleaner
Post: RE: Bogus Window Cleaner?

Thanks Nutfield - I think if any of us see him again we should get onto the safer neighbourhood team.
Tersie SE23 Topics 42 50,922 26-03-2008, 12:40 PM
  Thread: Bogus Window Cleaner
Post: RE: Bogus Window Cleaner?

I have contacted the Safer Neighbourhood team so lets see if they know of this character already and will keep an eye out for him. My concern is that he will target the old and vunerable. Will be inte...
Tersie SE23 Topics 42 50,922 26-03-2008, 12:53 PM
  Thread: Extend 63 Bus to Honor Oak Park Station?
Post: RE: Buses to Honor Oak Park station

[quote=ambient] I think that it would be great if the 63 could be extended through Honor Oak. However, I expect that the response to Brockley Rise as a proposed terminus will be that there is insuffi...
Tersie SE23 Topics 85 93,736 26-03-2008, 01:00 PM
  Thread: Bogus Window Cleaner
Post: RE: Bogus Window Cleaner?

Just to let you all know I got a call from Sargent Warren Gregory of the Safer Neighbourhood Team yesterday. He has has logged the details and the team/s in the area are keeping an eye out for him. He...
Tersie SE23 Topics 42 50,922 27-03-2008, 12:29 PM
  Thread: HOP parking problems
Post: RE: HOP parking problems

I agree Lilliam - I can't stand meters myself but no doubt it will get to the point in HOP (esp when the new line opens) where some kind of CPZ will need to be applied as so many people will just park...
Tersie SE23 Topics 10 11,142 28-03-2008, 09:06 PM
  Thread: Drug Dealing in SE23
Post: RE: Drug Dealer in Brockey Cross

I have seen this going on a few times - at the end of Gabriel St (on Brockley Rise near the Chicken Shop) and also at the top of Lessing and Balina Street. Seems to be teens selling the odd bit of puf...
Tersie SE23 Topics 12 12,712 20-04-2008, 06:42 PM
  Thread: The 23 Club
Post: RE: The 23 Club

I think a SE23 dinner night in tapastry would be really good too. I work from home all the time so lunch now and then would also be nice. :)
Tersie SE23 Topics 117 133,353 25-04-2008, 10:12 AM
  Thread: Honor Oak Post Office - Good News!
Post: Honor Oak Post Office - Good News!

After hearing the news on Radio London I found this link. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/7387783.stm Had a look through the PDF flie with the list of closures and thankfully our loca...
Tersie SE23 Topics 0 4,246 07-05-2008, 02:44 PM
  Thread: Oyster Cards and FH Station
Post: RE: Forest Hill on the tube map!

I am sure I have read and heard the once the ELL is in we will be able to use pre pay Oyster cards - maybe even before....am sure Micheal would know more about this as he has his finger on the pulse f...
Tersie SE23 Topics 114 110,110 07-05-2008, 02:47 PM
  Thread: Oyster Cards and FH Station
Post: RE: Oyster Cards and FH Station

Good to hear that work is being done but it still does not help some who do not have a weekly travelcard... :unsure:mind you does it mean you can have a days travelcard put on there and it can be used...
Tersie SE23 Topics 114 110,110 07-05-2008, 04:25 PM
  Thread: Dog mess
Post: RE: Dog mess in HOP

Maybe the owner was marking his territory too or trying to outdo his dog - that made me laugh this morning :laugh:
Tersie Wider Topics 62 51,143 09-05-2008, 09:12 AM
  Thread: What are the nicest streets in HOP?
Post: RE: What are the nicest streets in HOP?

I live in Gabriel Street and love it - really nice neighbourhood and very close to station and great few local shops and restaurants. I also think Bovill Road and streets off it are nice. I looked at ...
Tersie SE23 Topics 23 23,040 14-05-2008, 12:20 AM
  Thread: What are the nicest streets in HOP?
Post: RE: What are the nicest streets in HOP?

I think all in all the whole neighbourhood is nice around HOP :) Gabriel as well as Wyleu and the surounding roads benefits from the no through road. What kind of property are you looking for? A frien...
Tersie SE23 Topics 23 23,040 14-05-2008, 10:50 AM
  Thread: What are the nicest streets in HOP?
Post: RE: What are the nicest streets in HOP?

I viewed a garden flat on Gabriel Street afew doors from me about 2 months ago. It was up for about ?220K but needed lots of work doing to it do make it a good 2 bed living space. I reckoned about 15k...
Tersie SE23 Topics 23 23,040 14-05-2008, 10:31 PM
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