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			<title><![CDATA[Clothes Alterations]]></title>
			<link>http://www.se23.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1123</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2008 12:10:05 +0100</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[If anyone knows of a seamstress in the local area could they please PM me.  I have a dress that needs altering and it needs more work than can be done at the dry cleaners.<br />
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Thanks<br />
Gemma]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[If anyone knows of a seamstress in the local area could they please PM me.  I have a dress that needs altering and it needs more work than can be done at the dry cleaners.<br />
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Thanks<br />
Gemma]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Point of origin.]]></title>
			<link>http://www.se23.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1122</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:47:40 +0100</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[After reading Alexi Sayles 'The weeping womens hotel' (very good by the way, along with all his other work) I was mulling over the point that the majority of the characters aren't from London and and don't often interact with those born and raised in the capital. How many of you guys are from other parts of the U.K or from abroad and if so what lasting impressions have London/Forest hill and it's citizens left on you, good or bad and don't be shy.<br />
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I was born and raised in London.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading Alexi Sayles 'The weeping womens hotel' (very good by the way, along with all his other work) I was mulling over the point that the majority of the characters aren't from London and and don't often interact with those born and raised in the capital. How many of you guys are from other parts of the U.K or from abroad and if so what lasting impressions have London/Forest hill and it's citizens left on you, good or bad and don't be shy.<br />
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I was born and raised in London.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Lost Cat]]></title>
			<link>http://www.se23.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1121</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2008 18:00:57 +0100</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Our 15 year old black and white cat ( mainly white) disappeared recently.  He is diabetic, and we think confused.  We live on Courtrai Road & think he may have gone towards Grierson Road.  If anyone has seen him please let me know.<br />
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Thanks]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Our 15 year old black and white cat ( mainly white) disappeared recently.  He is diabetic, and we think confused.  We live on Courtrai Road & think he may have gone towards Grierson Road.  If anyone has seen him please let me know.<br />
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Thanks]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Curtain Shop]]></title>
			<link>http://www.se23.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1120</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:15:54 +0100</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Does anyone know the nearest curtain shop and can they recommend one please ??]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Does anyone know the nearest curtain shop and can they recommend one please ??]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Wanted Raleigh shopper bike]]></title>
			<link>http://www.se23.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1119</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2008 12:13:33 +0100</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Does anybody have a Raleigh Shopper bike lying around that they'd like to sell. It doesn't have to be in tip top condition, just goes along when it's pedalled.<br />
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I'm looking to spend about 25 quid.<br />
<br />
Cheers, Tim.<br />
<br />
tim.fisher@ntlworld.com]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Does anybody have a Raleigh Shopper bike lying around that they'd like to sell. It doesn't have to be in tip top condition, just goes along when it's pedalled.<br />
<br />
I'm looking to spend about 25 quid.<br />
<br />
Cheers, Tim.<br />
<br />
tim.fisher@ntlworld.com]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[A good sparks]]></title>
			<link>http://www.se23.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1118</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2008 19:39:55 +0100</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Can anyone reccomend a good local electrician, i've used some local people in the past, i think they were called spotlight electrical but i've mislaid their number<br />
thanks in anticipation]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Can anyone reccomend a good local electrician, i've used some local people in the past, i think they were called spotlight electrical but i've mislaid their number<br />
thanks in anticipation]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Dentist]]></title>
			<link>http://www.se23.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1117</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2008 15:45:05 +0100</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Hello<br />
Can anyone recommend a dentist in SE23? <br />
Thanks]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hello<br />
Can anyone recommend a dentist in SE23? <br />
Thanks]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Wine making co-op]]></title>
			<link>http://www.se23.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1116</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2008 14:19:14 +0100</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Hi <br />
<br />
Have just moved to a new house with a large vine in the back garden, that currently has tons of grapes on it turning a very nice red colour. They are definitely wine grapes as opposed to eating ones (shame) and I don't want to see them go to waste, but having done a search on the web for instructions it seems that to make wine from grapes is a very equipment heavy process. <br />
<br />
As I don't know how good the grapes will be (and everyone is telling me that with this miserable summer they will be really sour) I don't want to invest in all the kit to have it festering in the cellar for years to come. A SW London friend came round at the weekend and said that near them there is a garden centre that organises a winemaking cooperative- you go in with your grapes, then come out a few weeks later with some lovely wine! <br />
<br />
Anyone know of a similar project in our neck of the woods? Or can anyone offer advice for a rookie vintner?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hi <br />
<br />
Have just moved to a new house with a large vine in the back garden, that currently has tons of grapes on it turning a very nice red colour. They are definitely wine grapes as opposed to eating ones (shame) and I don't want to see them go to waste, but having done a search on the web for instructions it seems that to make wine from grapes is a very equipment heavy process. <br />
<br />
As I don't know how good the grapes will be (and everyone is telling me that with this miserable summer they will be really sour) I don't want to invest in all the kit to have it festering in the cellar for years to come. A SW London friend came round at the weekend and said that near them there is a garden centre that organises a winemaking cooperative- you go in with your grapes, then come out a few weeks later with some lovely wine! <br />
<br />
Anyone know of a similar project in our neck of the woods? Or can anyone offer advice for a rookie vintner?]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Piano teacher in the area?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.se23.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1115</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 12:49:44 +0100</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Does anyone know of any piano teachers in the area for a 9 year old beginner?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Does anyone know of any piano teachers in the area for a 9 year old beginner?]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[boiler repair]]></title>
			<link>http://www.se23.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1112</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 10:06:36 +0100</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Can anyone help with a number of someone to fix my prehistoric boiler?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Can anyone help with a number of someone to fix my prehistoric boiler?]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sunday roast in Forest Hill]]></title>
			<link>http://www.se23.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1110</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2008 13:49:26 +0100</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Hello<br />
<br />
Can anyone recommend a decent sunday roast in the area.<br />
I've only tried the Dartmouth Arms and that was good but wondered where else is nice. <br />
<br />
Somewhere with big Yorkshire puds would be ideal!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hello<br />
<br />
Can anyone recommend a decent sunday roast in the area.<br />
I've only tried the Dartmouth Arms and that was good but wondered where else is nice. <br />
<br />
Somewhere with big Yorkshire puds would be ideal!]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Classical singer available for weddings etc]]></title>
			<link>http://www.se23.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1109</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2008 10:19:52 +0100</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Classically trained mezzo soprano with a wealth of experience available for weddings etc.  Please email in the first instance at grainnegillis@gmail.com.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Classically trained mezzo soprano with a wealth of experience available for weddings etc.  Please email in the first instance at grainnegillis@gmail.com.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[southend lane]]></title>
			<link>http://www.se23.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1108</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 22:58:18 +0100</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[sorry but i need rant :cursing:<br />
<br />
southend lane has been murder this week all day and afternoon gridlock, why ? <br />
because of that sainsbury's mega store at the bottom, its about time lewisham got off their backside's and forced this store to do something about the traffic or close it down <br />
45mins to get half way down southend lane on a friday afternoon is not fun and all i wanted to do was get to work at foresthill.<br />
<br />
i am so looking forward to the fact they have been given the go ahead to build a homebase store there as well, and to top it all lewisham shove everyone in to one lane now with pointless traffic control that people weave in and out of.<br />
<br />
come on lewisham get your act together and force these people to do something.<br />
remove the right hand turn in to the store under the bridge at southend lane would be a start , its that traffic that stops all other people that wish to carry on, that lane gets blocked and tails back under the bridge.<br />
there has got to be a better way for traffic to flow in and out that store.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[sorry but i need rant :cursing:<br />
<br />
southend lane has been murder this week all day and afternoon gridlock, why ? <br />
because of that sainsbury's mega store at the bottom, its about time lewisham got off their backside's and forced this store to do something about the traffic or close it down <br />
45mins to get half way down southend lane on a friday afternoon is not fun and all i wanted to do was get to work at foresthill.<br />
<br />
i am so looking forward to the fact they have been given the go ahead to build a homebase store there as well, and to top it all lewisham shove everyone in to one lane now with pointless traffic control that people weave in and out of.<br />
<br />
come on lewisham get your act together and force these people to do something.<br />
remove the right hand turn in to the store under the bridge at southend lane would be a start , its that traffic that stops all other people that wish to carry on, that lane gets blocked and tails back under the bridge.<br />
there has got to be a better way for traffic to flow in and out that store.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Zippos Circus Peckham Rye]]></title>
			<link>http://www.se23.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1107</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 20:40:28 +0100</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[We took our daughter to this today and have to say that it was very enjoyable old fashioned entertainment and would thoroughly recommend it. It wasnt cheap at £30 for a pair of grandstand tickets however what is cheap these days! The acts were a bit unpolished  but overall charming.  The ringmaster, Norman Barratt, is doing well for his early 80's and is a showbiz personality in his own right. Its hard to believe he is still doing the rounds and you have to surmise that it must be for love rather than money.<br />
<br />
Its on at Peckham Rye until Tuesday and then I think moves around London eventually setting up at Blackheath. Go see.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[We took our daughter to this today and have to say that it was very enjoyable old fashioned entertainment and would thoroughly recommend it. It wasnt cheap at £30 for a pair of grandstand tickets however what is cheap these days! The acts were a bit unpolished  but overall charming.  The ringmaster, Norman Barratt, is doing well for his early 80's and is a showbiz personality in his own right. Its hard to believe he is still doing the rounds and you have to surmise that it must be for love rather than money.<br />
<br />
Its on at Peckham Rye until Tuesday and then I think moves around London eventually setting up at Blackheath. Go see.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Louise House - to list or not to list?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.se23.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1106</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:55:05 +0100</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[It seems there has been a lot of heated debate about this whole issue.  [Chorus off:  you don't say!]  <br />
<br />
I thought it would be interesting to provide an opportunity for all 1,695 forum members, aside from the vocal minority, with strong arguments either way, to give their opinion - totally anonymously!<br />
<br />
The options are (and I hope I've covered all the bases here):<br />
a) In favour of the listing of Louise House.  <br />
b) Not in favour and would like to see it de-listed.  <br />
c) No strong opinion either way.<br />
<br />
I'm not going into the pros & cons here - they have been rehearsed at length on other threads.<br />
<br />
PLEASE VOTE!!  It's important that those who represent FH to the Council and/or EH know what local opinion REALLLY is, rather than just basing their representations on their own opinions.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[It seems there has been a lot of heated debate about this whole issue.  [Chorus off:  you don't say!]  <br />
<br />
I thought it would be interesting to provide an opportunity for all 1,695 forum members, aside from the vocal minority, with strong arguments either way, to give their opinion - totally anonymously!<br />
<br />
The options are (and I hope I've covered all the bases here):<br />
a) In favour of the listing of Louise House.  <br />
b) Not in favour and would like to see it de-listed.  <br />
c) No strong opinion either way.<br />
<br />
I'm not going into the pros & cons here - they have been rehearsed at length on other threads.<br />
<br />
PLEASE VOTE!!  It's important that those who represent FH to the Council and/or EH know what local opinion REALLLY is, rather than just basing their representations on their own opinions.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Freedom Pass]]></title>
			<link>http://www.se23.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1105</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:14:17 +0100</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[I am in the fortunate position of being able to qualifying in a few months for the above.<br />
How soon does one apply and to whom ?<br />
<br />
I expect most users of this site are younger must might be few more aged persons.<br />
<br />
Thanks]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I am in the fortunate position of being able to qualifying in a few months for the above.<br />
How soon does one apply and to whom ?<br />
<br />
I expect most users of this site are younger must might be few more aged persons.<br />
<br />
Thanks]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Bed&amp;#x26;breakfast or hotel in the area?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.se23.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1104</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:12:28 +0100</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Hello - we have a lot of family descending on Forest Hill on the first weekend in November and we are still looking for accommodation for one couple. Have tried Dovetail House (booked), Rosendale Guest House (no reply, probably dead), Shepherds (my mum is not keen on dogs) and in desperation booked a room at the Diana Hotel despite not very good reviews. Does anybody know of a B&B or other decent accommodation option in Forest Hill/Honor Oak/Sydenham/East Dulwich that I have overlooked? Many thanks!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hello - we have a lot of family descending on Forest Hill on the first weekend in November and we are still looking for accommodation for one couple. Have tried Dovetail House (booked), Rosendale Guest House (no reply, probably dead), Shepherds (my mum is not keen on dogs) and in desperation booked a room at the Diana Hotel despite not very good reviews. Does anybody know of a B&B or other decent accommodation option in Forest Hill/Honor Oak/Sydenham/East Dulwich that I have overlooked? Many thanks!]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Local Perry Vale person required]]></title>
			<link>http://www.se23.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1100</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 10:53:15 +0100</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Local Perry Vale person required to show people around banqueting hall. Could be mornings, evening or weekends, depending on the appointment. Person therefore must be nearby and available at short notice to open the venue.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Local Perry Vale person required to show people around banqueting hall. Could be mornings, evening or weekends, depending on the appointment. Person therefore must be nearby and available at short notice to open the venue.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Deli and wine bar]]></title>
			<link>http://www.se23.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1098</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2008 16:14:21 +0100</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Hi there everyone. I am a South African just arrived in London and I am tomorrow looking at a shop in Dartmouth road to open a wine bar and deli/sandwich bar... am I barking up the wrong tree here...am I in the wrong area????<br />
<br />
I want it to be friendly, small, local but a blast....advice please..?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hi there everyone. I am a South African just arrived in London and I am tomorrow looking at a shop in Dartmouth road to open a wine bar and deli/sandwich bar... am I barking up the wrong tree here...am I in the wrong area????<br />
<br />
I want it to be friendly, small, local but a blast....advice please..?]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[The planning system]]></title>
			<link>http://www.se23.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1097</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2008 00:13:16 +0100</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Taking time off watching the Clash on Youtube I thought that I'd stimulate some debate about residential and other developments.  I've chipped in on other relevant threads in the past but think this needs its own. Hot topics at present include the pools, Forest Hill Centraal, and develpments in the posh estate.  Not so long ago we were discussing stuff on Stansted Road.<br />
<br />
Now does planning law and policy stiffle progress and competition or is it necessary to protect our urban environment. And if the latter why is SE23 such a hotch potch of developments or alternatively is this eclectic and interesting?  Does the planning system favour developers?  Is LBL protecting our interests?  Does anyone have anything positive to say about them??<br />
<br />
And if we do need intevention should this be up to the individual, groups, or representatives (eg TLRA and FHS, noting that both have been active on some of the bigger proposals but perhaps don't have the same level of activity as some other groups).<br />
<br />
Finally if SE23 attracting a new type of resident, unable to afford to live in SE22 but seeing opportunity here, but wishing to build their own castle.  And should we be bothered if that is their wish?<br />
<br />
Natually I have strong views, and have taken these up with Uncle Jim and Auntie Hazel, but more of that at a later stage; it would be interesting to hear from others.  Only one rule, don't wine on about property prices - that should be parked elsewhere on this site.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Taking time off watching the Clash on Youtube I thought that I'd stimulate some debate about residential and other developments.  I've chipped in on other relevant threads in the past but think this needs its own. Hot topics at present include the pools, Forest Hill Centraal, and develpments in the posh estate.  Not so long ago we were discussing stuff on Stansted Road.<br />
<br />
Now does planning law and policy stiffle progress and competition or is it necessary to protect our urban environment. And if the latter why is SE23 such a hotch potch of developments or alternatively is this eclectic and interesting?  Does the planning system favour developers?  Is LBL protecting our interests?  Does anyone have anything positive to say about them??<br />
<br />
And if we do need intevention should this be up to the individual, groups, or representatives (eg TLRA and FHS, noting that both have been active on some of the bigger proposals but perhaps don't have the same level of activity as some other groups).<br />
<br />
Finally if SE23 attracting a new type of resident, unable to afford to live in SE22 but seeing opportunity here, but wishing to build their own castle.  And should we be bothered if that is their wish?<br />
<br />
Natually I have strong views, and have taken these up with Uncle Jim and Auntie Hazel, but more of that at a later stage; it would be interesting to hear from others.  Only one rule, don't wine on about property prices - that should be parked elsewhere on this site.]]></content:encoded>
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