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Thread: A Big Thank You From Young Lewisham Project
Post: RE: A Big Thank You From Young Lewisham Project
| Brilliant news. Well done. BJ |
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BillieJameson |
SE23 Topics |
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08-12-2016, 09:21 PM |
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Thread: Train Disruption Due to Sinkhole on Track
Post: RE: Train Disruption Due to Sinkhole on Track
| I went via Lewisham and the P4. Could alkso do 185. |
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BillieJameson |
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18-07-2016, 08:20 PM |
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Thread: Honor Oak Road lorry ban petition - pls sign
Post: RE: Honor Oak Road lorry ban petition - pls sign
| Thanks for the clarification mamm. But I agree that this can't be piecemeal. Devonshire Road is already like a slalem going down to Honor Oak. You're dependent on gaps in parking and people giving ... |
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BillieJameson |
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10-07-2016, 01:14 PM |
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Thread: Honor Oak Road lorry ban petition - pls sign
Post: RE: Honor Oak Road lorry ban petition - pls sign
| Why Lewisham's Deputy Mayor? Shouldn't it either be the relevant Deputy to the Mayor of London or the Mayor of Lewisham? BJ |
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BillieJameson |
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09-07-2016, 08:46 PM |
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Thread: Life in SE23 - Eateries
Post: RE: Life in SE23 - Eateries
| This morning I noticed that the Indian restaurant where Foret des Amis was is now a pizza place. It was first thing so couldn't tell if it was open. |
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BillieJameson |
Businesses & Services |
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06-06-2016, 06:49 PM |
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Thread: A Vision for Forest Hill
Post: RE: A Vision for Forest Hill
| A tunnel was proposed many years ago - I think back in the day when the South Circular was the GLC's responsibility - it blighted the property proposed to be affected by the plans for years and then c... |
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BillieJameson |
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22-02-2016, 03:28 PM |
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Thread: Council's Plans for Camberwell Cemetery Woodland
Post: RE: Camberwell Cemetery Woodland
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BillieJameson |
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16-02-2016, 08:58 PM |
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Thread: Council's Plans for Camberwell Cemetery Woodland
Post: RE: Camberwell Cemetery Woodland
| Why make the point that Southwark is run by Labour Councillors? This has been an issue for many years and was equally forcefully pursued whilst under Lib Dem control. |
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BillieJameson |
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12-02-2016, 10:08 AM |
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Thread: Austerity
Post: RE: Austerity
| I almost feel sorry for you CB - you seem to have such a bitter and twisted view of humanity and see all solutions in black and white. BJ |
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BillieJameson |
Wider Topics |
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102,064 |
27-01-2016, 10:31 PM |
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Thread: Austerity
Post: RE: Austerity
| Cogently argued Roz. I'm with you completely. BJ |
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BillieJameson |
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27-01-2016, 10:17 PM |
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Thread: Austerity
Post: RE: Austerity
| I rather liked Iceland's approach - jail the bankers. |
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BillieJameson |
Wider Topics |
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102,064 |
26-01-2016, 09:28 AM |
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Thread: Fairlawn nursery to close
Post: RE: Fairlawn nursery to close
| Nurseries within schools are tricky to manage financially and it seems to be hard to make it stack up offering the wrap around care that private nurseries do. Earlier starts and later finishes and th... |
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BillieJameson |
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23-01-2016, 07:28 PM |
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Thread: Sainsburys Forest Hill School Children Ban
Post: RE: Sainsburys Forest Hill School Children Ban
| The lads behaved perfectly fine. They were confused to start with as they hadn't heard of the ban but left without question when told to. Has anyone see any signs about this at the entrances? |
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BillieJameson |
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61,757 |
09-12-2015, 12:59 PM |
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Thread: Sainsburys Forest Hill School Children Ban
Post: RE: Sainsburys School Children Ban
| It was the Forest Hill shop. And what a shame about the young lads not being able to look at the animals at Pets at Home. We can't presume all young people are trouble because the reality is that th... |
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BillieJameson |
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08-12-2015, 08:10 PM |
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Thread: Sainsburys Forest Hill School Children Ban
Post: RE: Sainsburys School Children Ban
| I was in Sainsbury's this morning. Two lads were told they couldn't be served because they were from FH Boys. They didn't seem to be aware of the ban. I put their things in with my shopping and bou... |
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BillieJameson |
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08-12-2015, 02:54 PM |
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Thread: U turn by the Tories
Post: RE: U turn by the Tories
| There's been no U turn in their decisions on funding local authorities and the Tory councils are as up in arms as Labour. Still - we're all in this together. |
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BillieJameson |
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26-11-2015, 09:05 PM |
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Thread: Local history question
Post: RE: Local history question
| You're right - it's an interestingly shaped building. Intrigued to know its history. |
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BillieJameson |
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18-11-2015, 09:20 PM |
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Thread: Local history question
Post: RE: Local history question
| It used to be a fairly cheap furniture shop lots of years ago. Seem to think it had a name like Cameo. Bought something there years ago but can't remember what. |
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BillieJameson |
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18-11-2015, 08:56 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Library - Proposed Cut to Funding
Post: RE: Forest Hill Library
| Momentum are 30 years too late. And I don't expect they'll be prepared to foot the bill for the consequent surcharges. |
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BillieJameson |
SE23 Topics |
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129,636 |
16-11-2015, 03:37 PM |
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Thread: Conker hunting
Post: RE: Conker hunting
| I haven't looked this year but there are usually loads along Honor Oak Road and also in Horniman Gardens. |
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BillieJameson |
Wider Topics |
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13-09-2015, 11:15 AM |
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Thread: Shaw Cottages and the Prince of Wales Pub
Post: RE: Shaw Cottages and the Prince of Wales Pub
| Or go to Kirkdale Books in Sydenham for local history and more. They are open on Sundays. |
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BillieJameson |
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13-06-2015, 06:23 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Photos
Post: RE: Forest Hill Photos
| Have just come across this brilliant thread. Came to Forest Hill in the early 80s. I remember when Macdonald's was Woolworths. Bought denim dungarees for my godson from Tilt - He's 40 next year. V... |
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BillieJameson |
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25-05-2015, 08:28 PM |
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Thread: So Who To Vote For
Post: RE: So Who To Vote For
| Unless you have a fortune which will pay for private health insurance etc. and you will not be in need of social care, health care, education for your children or worry about how you or your children ... |
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BillieJameson |
Wider Topics |
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05-05-2015, 09:10 PM |
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Thread: Life in SE23 - Shops
Post: RE: From the Forest closed
| Sounds good. I still miss Abigail's. |
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BillieJameson |
SE23 Topics |
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22-03-2015, 12:47 PM |
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Thread: Life in SE23 - Shops
Post: RE: From the Forest closed
| Can we have a like button please?! Agree with the last post. But also not sure if we can sustain another coffee shop. Don't really know how the rest of them survive. |
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BillieJameson |
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18-03-2015, 11:17 PM |
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Thread: African Restaurant opposite FH station
Post: RE: African Restaurant opposite FH station
| Would love it to be run like the old Foret des Amis - quirky with great food. Always went for the mussels. |
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BillieJameson |
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19-02-2015, 06:52 PM |
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Thread: 36 Honor Oak Road (ex Hamilton Lodge Care Home)
Post: RE: 36 Honor Oak Road (ex Hamilton Lodge Care Home...
| Have a look on the Water on Ewelme Road thread and you will see how active Paul is. He's arranged a meeting with Thames Water at 11 on Thursday and has given an open invitation to raise any other iss... |
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BillieJameson |
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02-02-2015, 07:03 PM |
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Thread: 36 Honor Oak Road (ex Hamilton Lodge Care Home)
Post: RE: 36 Honor Oak Road (ex Hamilton Lodge Care Home...
| So Honor Oak is too upmarket for people who don't have a home but old council offices in Catford would be perfect? |
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BillieJameson |
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23-10-2014, 09:51 AM |
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Thread: Coffee shop at HOP station priced out
Post: RE: Coffee shop at HOP station priced out
| He's a lovely bloke and I try to have enough time before my train too buy a coffee and have a chat. Love his variety of music too. |
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BillieJameson |
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19-10-2014, 12:03 PM |
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Thread: My Jammi Cafe
Post: RE: My Jammi Cafe
| Thanks to you both. Will pop in. |
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BillieJameson |
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18-10-2014, 06:24 PM |
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Thread: My Jammi Cafe
Post: RE: My Jammi Cafe
| Where is it please? Haven't spotted it so far on my travels. |
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BillieJameson |
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18-10-2014, 05:30 PM |
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Thread: The Capitol to close
Post: RE: Capitol to close
| I think English Heritage trumps LBL. |
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BillieJameson |
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12-10-2014, 01:41 PM |
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Thread: Dog Fouling
Post: RE: Dog Fouling
| Just a hunch but I think it's unlikely that the minority of irresponsible dog owners are regulars on SE23.com. |
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BillieJameson |
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29-09-2014, 11:11 AM |
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Thread: Pedestrian crossings: London Road junction - railing removal
Post: RE: Pedestrian crossings: London Road junction - r...
| Isn't one of the reasons for the bunching of traffic in Dartmouth Road that at the station end it's too narrow to accommodate buses going each way and is compounded by bad/illegal parking? Agree abou... |
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BillieJameson |
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18-09-2014, 06:03 PM |
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Thread: Not another estate agent
Post: RE: Not another estate agent
| The second bank is Santander. But I still think of it as the Abbey National Building Society. |
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BillieJameson |
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09-09-2014, 02:31 PM |
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Thread: Work started on the Honor Oak pub
Post: RE: Work started on the Honor Oak pub
| It's a shame to hear that the acoustics are still a problem. My reason for not using the previous incarnation - it was impossible to have a conversation over a meal. |
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BillieJameson |
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19-08-2014, 02:43 PM |
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Thread: Anxious cat - advice?
Post: RE: Anxious cat - advice?
| When our cat went awol websites advised heating up some sardines - very strong smell attractive to mogs. Might get her near the cat flap and maybe later on the other side. |
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BillieJameson |
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13-08-2014, 06:50 PM |
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Thread: Planning Application: M&Co to become a Morrisons Local?
Post: RE: M&Co to become a Morrisons Local
| Or indeed how about a Lidl or an Aldi? I like Aldi's Toro Loco for £3.99......... |
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BillieJameson |
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18-07-2014, 06:02 PM |
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Thread: Planning Application: M&Co to become a Morrisons Local?
Post: RE: M&Co to become a Morrisons Local
| It's not good to have empty shops and Forest Hill has improved greatly over the years - we used to have more pound/black sack shops. I still don't understand how many coffee shops can survive or so m... |
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BillieJameson |
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18-07-2014, 12:17 PM |
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Thread: Planning Application: M&Co to become a Morrisons Local?
Post: RE: M&Co to become a Morrisons Local
| M &Co don't seem to have enough regular business which I think is a shame. I like having Bunka and the other clothes shops in FH but they are too young for me and I like buying for children of friend... |
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BillieJameson |
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15-07-2014, 11:39 PM |
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Thread: The Capitol to close
Post: RE: Capitol to close
| Why do we need another Tesco Express? There's one near the Horniman. there's a Co-op down the road and there seems to be a little supermarket in the development behind the station. I'm not holding ... |
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BillieJameson |
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04-07-2014, 12:29 PM |
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Thread: Teddy in Devonshire Road
Post: Teddy in Devonshire Road
| This morning I saw a lovely teddy in a lace tutu sitting on a fence outside the flats at the junction with Ewart Road. I hope she can be reunited with her owner. |
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BillieJameson |
Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found |
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13-06-2014, 01:44 PM |
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Thread: Voting - Thursday 22nd May
Post: RE: Voting - Thursday 22nd May
| The Lib Dems in Lewisham and elsewhere suffered because of their national profile as other parties have in the past. Hard working local councillors pay the price. This time it looks as if UKIP were ... |
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BillieJameson |
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25-05-2014, 10:57 AM |
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Thread: Voting - Thursday 22nd May
Post: RE: Voting - Thursday 22nd May
| If you want to vote tactically for the Mayor you need to use your first preference for the party you realistically think has a very good chance of winning. That person needs to get over 50% of the vo... |
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BillieJameson |
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22-05-2014, 12:24 PM |
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Thread: To the owners of the pizza place @ The Old Bank
Post: RE: To the owners of the pizza place @ The Old Ban...
| You are clearly doing something right. We thought we'd pop in last night but the place was heaving - people enjoying the sun outside and a queue. So will have to try another night. Luckily there wa... |
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BillieJameson |
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17-05-2014, 03:16 PM |
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Thread: Jenner Health Centre
Post: RE: Jenner Health Centre
| The Jenner has a good selection of GPs. Have been with them for many years and been well looked after when I've needed it. You can book appointments and sort out repeat prescriptions on line. But I... |
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BillieJameson |
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16-05-2014, 04:11 PM |
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Thread: Jurassic Park to come to Crystal Palace
Post: RE: Jurassic Park to come to Crystal Palace
| Excellent Michael. May just have the edge on the Scots driving on the right if they get independence. |
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BillieJameson |
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01-04-2014, 11:36 AM |
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Thread: Supporting Local Shops
Post: RE: Supporting Local Shops
| I disagree with the comments about the florists. I've bought a good range of bouquets and plants from there. The quality has been good and the staff very helpful. I do think the range at H&P has r... |
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BillieJameson |
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30-03-2014, 12:10 PM |
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Thread: Paddy Power's offensive betting on death
Post: RE: Paddy Power's offensive betting on death
| Just seen from a friend's post on Facebook that ASA have suspended it because of the volume of complaints. And quite right too. |
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BillieJameson |
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05-03-2014, 10:09 PM |
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Thread: 36 Honor Oak Road (ex Hamilton Lodge Care Home)
Post: RE: 36 Honor Oak Road (ex Hamilton Lodge Nursing H...
| Thanks for the link Triangle. I've always wondered the original name/person behind the naming of Tyson Road. |
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BillieJameson |
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11-02-2014, 07:46 PM |
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