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Les Joined N/A
| Posted on Friday, 05 March, 2004 - 10:51 pm: | |
You know there's lots of moaning on this site. As a counter-point, have you been to the Horniman Gardens recently? They are looking so good - its great to know spring is only just round the corner. Crocuses and daffs everywhere. This place isn't too bad you know... |
Tonight Matthew Joined N/A
| Posted on Saturday, 06 March, 2004 - 04:58 pm: | |
Les You are quite right. Praise where praise is due |
Roger Joined N/A
| Posted on Saturday, 06 March, 2004 - 05:16 pm: | |
Here here. If I was looking to buy round here I think the discussions on this site would put me right off, but I live here and it's a great place. If you enjoy living a few miles from the buzz of one of the most exciting cities anywhere in the world you have to put up with a few disadvantges. Otherwise move up North, you can get a 4 bedroom in Doncaster for 100,000, nothing to do though.... unless your into field sports.. |
Brian Joined N/A
| Posted on Monday, 08 March, 2004 - 01:26 pm: | |
Yes I agree. The Gardens and Museum are A1. |
Cathy Joined N/A
| Posted on Tuesday, 09 March, 2004 - 11:21 pm: | |
I agree, I feel so lucky having the Horniman close by. It's a much needed sanctuary for me, and many others like me without their own gardens. Has anyone tried out the evening courses on offer at the museum now? I did the creative writing course last year and found it to be inspiring and excellent.
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John Joined N/A
| Posted on Tuesday, 25 May, 2004 - 06:23 am: | |
I spent many happy hours in Horniman's Gardens when I was a kid. I can still remember it after 33 years in Australia - a great place. |
bilko Joined N/A
| Posted on Tuesday, 25 May, 2004 - 11:01 pm: | |
are you beaming in from Oz, then, John? |
Marion Joined N/A
| Posted on Wednesday, 26 May, 2004 - 12:15 pm: | |
A quick reminder - Gordan Lucas, mastermind of the new plantings, is leading a walk around the Gardens tonight. Meet 7.30.pm at the bandstand. (See Events) |
pat Joined N/A
| Posted on Tuesday, 06 July, 2004 - 12:16 pm: | |
i too spent most of my childhood playing in the park and the museum (i lived just next door). i came to Aus. 36yrs ago and it was with great pride and joy i was able to show my family the place when we were lucky enough to visit the UK a few years ago. it's a little treasure. |
Brian Joined N/A
| Posted on Tuesday, 06 July, 2004 - 12:42 pm: | |
It is great this site is being looked at in Australia by ex Forest Hillians. Horniman's is a great feature to the area. Unfortunately one of the few |
Hilltop General Joined N/A
| Posted on Tuesday, 06 July, 2004 - 01:11 pm: | |
I take it you mean the few besides: 1. (relatively) affordable property 2. Fairly reasonable public transport into town 3. Views, trees, attractive streets 4. Low levels of crime and antisocial behaviour 5. Decent schools, at least at primary level I wholeheartedly agree Brian, apart from all that (very superficial aspects too!) the area is dreadful and we are most unlucky to live here. |