Who Do You Love in Lewisham?
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Max71
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Joined: Dec 2008
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02-04-2009 10:14 PM
Curses for not voting for Jumping Bean! Every time I walked past I meant to, then by the time I got home I'd forgotten about it.
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michael
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Joined: Mar 2005
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28-01-2010 03:19 PM
This year's competition is now open at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/KLC7GYJ
In previous years Forest Hill independent businesses have lost out because we have so many of them! (at least more than most other parts of Lewisham).
It would be good if SE23.com users could reach a concensus before voting and that way a local business, just as Horniman and the Dartmouth always win in local competitions.
Jumping Bean has been mentioned previously (I've never been there)
Le Querce has got very good reviews recently (and one bad one)
And there are a number of other independent shops all of which would be worthy winners.
Alternatively my anti-establishment tendency suggests that we could all vote for Aceri as a protest and see how long it takes Lewisham to realise that this prime site has been empty for years!
Who do other people think would be a worthy winner? and should we user block voting to win it for SE23?
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Northerner
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Joined: Mar 2009
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28-01-2010 04:47 PM
The Hob (Comedy Night), the one thing that'd keep me in the area on a Saturday. A real asset to local entertainment in Forest Hill.
Dartmouth, Babur, Elachi and Thai Orchard. All good places to eat out.
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showtunesgirl
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28-01-2010 05:55 PM
I'm a big fan of Jumping Bean and it's always my first port of call for cards and gifts since it opened. A lot of love and attention has gone into that shop and I like to support a local company that always has very helpful and friendly staff.
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dbboy
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29-01-2010 11:25 AM
Who Do You Love in Lewisham?
Well, how about the Lewisham Market stalls for fresh fruit and veg all year round.
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johnnyb7
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29-01-2010 10:45 PM
Not Ronnie Hawkins then.....................??...........
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johnnyb7
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annsquire66
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03-02-2010 10:55 PM
It's really confusing that there is a national competition doing virtually the same thing at the same time!
'The best of' is running '14 days of love' across the current fortnight up to St Valentine's Day. I initially thought they were the same thing. The Fitting Studio is flying the flag for Lewisham and lingerie so far. http://www.thebestof.co.uk/loveometer/ByTown.aspx
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nevermodern
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04-02-2010 01:20 AM
Apparently, 3 people love CB Party Stores.
Hasn't it closed?
Obviously didn't love it enough
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nevermodern
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04-02-2010 01:22 AM
Not enough love to save Yune either
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NewForester
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04-02-2010 06:17 PM
CB Party Stores are still trading - but online. http://www.cbparty.co.uk/
It seemd that they (like other businesses) survived on trade from outside Forest Hill
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showtunesgirl
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nevermodern
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04-02-2010 08:38 PM
Ah, sorry for the error. Yes, Yune closed but reopened as something else. Same with Kafe Laa.
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michael
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03-03-2010 12:11 PM
http://www.lewisham.gov.uk/Business/BusinessAwards
A few SE23 establishments have been nominated in the Lewisham Business awards including:
Barbur for best employee
Energie for bext new company
All Inn One for best pub
Good luck to these fine local businesses.
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Ghis
Posts: 321
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03-03-2010 12:55 PM
Campervantastic is also in SE23 I believe
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Fandango
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03-03-2010 02:55 PM
Yep - Colfe Road.
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Ghis
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12-03-2010 09:57 AM
Well done to CamperVantastic for winning the 2010 Best New Company and Best Company overall awards at the Lewisham Mayor's business awards!
Congrats guys!
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shzl400
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12-03-2010 07:49 PM
What about the winner of the public vote? I don't see it listed on the Lewisham website. Anyone know?
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oryx
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shzl400
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13-03-2010 09:11 AM
Barbaros of Honor Oak second by just three votes.
It wouldn't have taken much to bring this award back to SE23 again
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