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  Thread: Amazing local kid Holly with muscular dystrophy is doing this tomorrow
Post: RE: Amazing local kid Holly with muscular dystroph...

Sorry not tomorrow, Friday! I was a bit to eager to get this out, I hope as many as possible can support her in this very difficult challenge she has set herself. What an amazing kid!
P1971 SE23 Topics 3 3,962 16-03-2016, 10:40 PM
  Thread: Life in SE23 - Shops
Post: RE: Increase in business rates for independent sho...

Even better for the local economy then :thumbsup:
P1971 SE23 Topics 177 113,015 16-03-2016, 10:33 PM
  Thread: Amazing local kid Holly with muscular dystrophy is doing this tomorrow
Post: Amazing local kid Holly with muscular dystrophy is...

Amazing local 10yr old kid with #MuscularDystrophy is doing this tomorrow! Please support & sponsor Holly if you can, she is so determined to do this to help others less fortunate than her. What...
P1971 SE23 Topics 3 3,962 16-03-2016, 10:23 PM
  Thread: Life in SE23 - Shops
Post: RE: Increase in business rates for independent sho...

Yup, I saw that. I think it goes back to what it was in 2017, so just 1 year of increased business rates for local shops/small businesses :thumbsup:
P1971 SE23 Topics 177 113,015 16-03-2016, 08:17 PM
  Thread: Austerity
Post: RE: Austerity

This article may be of interest. http://www.theguardian.com/education/2016/mar/15/every-english-school-to-become-an-academy-ministers-to-announce
P1971 Wider Topics 141 103,757 16-03-2016, 01:27 PM
  Thread: Possibly lost dog on Dartmouth Rd
Post: Possibly lost dog on Dartmouth Rd

Someone has just came & asked me to post on here that a medium sized black & white dog with a red collar was just running along D Rd & almost got hit by a car. Someone else has called the RSPCA but...
P1971 Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 0 1,830 16-03-2016, 11:53 AM
  Thread: Volunteers needed for Forest Hill Library
Post: RE: Volunteers needed for Forest Hill Library

Completely agree with you Red67 that V22 are a very well & widely respected arts organisation with a great track record spanning a decade & everything else you mentioned after, which is why we are sub...
P1971 SE23 Topics 64 52,879 15-03-2016, 09:25 PM
  Thread: Anyone know of a shared home for adults with mental health problems in the area
Post: RE: Anyone know of a shared home for adults with m...

Thanks so much, I'll check out "One Support"
P1971 Wider Topics 2 3,840 14-03-2016, 11:14 PM
  Thread: Volunteers needed for Forest Hill Library
Post: RE: Volunteers needed for Forest Hill Library

I am so overwhelmed with the support from my fellow local traders on this I'm actually speechless! This doesn't happen often! Thank you all so so much for your support Xxx
P1971 SE23 Topics 64 52,879 14-03-2016, 10:27 PM
  Thread: Anyone know of a shared home for adults with mental health problems in the area
Post: Anyone know of a shared home for adults with menta...

Does anyone know of a shared home or something similar for adults with mental health problems in FH or Sydenham? I know this is a long shot, but I'm just trying to save myself time on Google incase...
P1971 Wider Topics 2 3,840 13-03-2016, 06:51 PM
  Thread: Volunteers needed for Forest Hill Library
Post: RE: Volunteers needed for Forest Hill Library

Hi Samuelsen Thanks for popping in for a chat today, it's very much appreciated. The community support has been amazing with this. As well as people offering to volunteer at the library, local r...
P1971 SE23 Topics 64 52,879 12-03-2016, 07:21 PM
  Thread: Volunteers needed for Forest Hill Library
Post: RE: Volunteers needed for Forest Hill Library

Hi Samuelson I'd like to meet up with you for a chat, name the date and time and I'm there. I can make most evenings 6.30-7.30pm. Will have my son with me though at this time. Or can do Sunday 4-5p...
P1971 SE23 Topics 64 52,879 12-03-2016, 12:04 AM
  Thread: Volunteers needed for Forest Hill Library
Post: RE: Volunteers needed for Forest Hill Library

Hi Samuelsen You seem to know quite a bit about this & Eco Communities, you could approach them & put in a joint bid with them yourself if you want too. Remember we are doing this voluntary & po...
P1971 SE23 Topics 64 52,879 11-03-2016, 08:48 PM
  Thread: Volunteers needed for Forest Hill Library
Post: RE: Volunteers needed for Forest Hill Library

Not harsh at all Samuelsen. V22 very much so have a great proven track record. Which is why we (myself, Michael & ex local Cllr John Russell) asked them if they would like to work on a joint bid wit...
P1971 SE23 Topics 64 52,879 11-03-2016, 06:57 PM
  Thread: Volunteers needed for Forest Hill Library
Post: RE: Volunteers needed for Forest Hill Library

Hi robbrockley We have all this covered as we are working in partnership with V22 (based in Louise House). Part of V22 is a not for profit organisation which is the part we are working with as ...
P1971 SE23 Topics 64 52,879 11-03-2016, 01:03 PM
  Thread: Boveney Road Residents Parking
Post: RE: Boveney Road Residents Parking

Hi jade4692 May I suggest you invite the residents on and near Bovney Road to meet up to see what the majority would like & if most feel the same then write to or email your local Cllr & Lewisham C...
P1971 SE23 Topics 10 11,219 10-03-2016, 01:22 PM
  Thread: Volunteers needed for Forest Hill Library
Post: RE: Volunteers needed for Forest Hill Library

Thanks Paul, I appreciate you posting on this thread. As Michael said previously if our bid is not successful we will pass on the details of the volunteers we have that are happy for us to do so.
P1971 SE23 Topics 64 52,879 09-03-2016, 06:30 PM
  Thread: Volunteers needed for Forest Hill Library
Post: RE: Volunteers needed for Forest Hill Library

The tender process now begins. All bids have to be submitted by 9th May 12 noon! See here for more information on bids and important dates. http://www.lewisham.gov.uk/myservices/libraries/Docume...
P1971 SE23 Topics 64 52,879 09-03-2016, 03:38 PM
  Thread: Proposed New Homes at Eliot Bank & Knapdale Close
Post: RE: Proposed New Homes at Eliot Bank & Knapdale Cl...

Off course on another thread which is fluffy and nice Red67! I may not agree with you on some political matters but are these guys having a laugh or what! Who's gonna STOP building on our green spac...
P1971 SE23 Topics 43 40,260 09-03-2016, 12:52 AM
  Thread: Our very own Poppy in the new MTV series The Shannara Chronicles
Post: RE: Our very own Poppy in the new MTV series The S...

Who's watching this now? Pop's is amazing as Amberle!
P1971 Wider Topics 23 18,021 08-03-2016, 11:34 PM
  Thread: Volunteers needed for Forest Hill Library
Post: RE: Volunteers needed for Forest Hill Library

The community spirit has been amazing! We now have 43 volunteers so far :thumbsup: We need as many as possible due to the long hours FH library is open, so please get in contact if you can spar...
P1971 SE23 Topics 64 52,879 08-03-2016, 08:15 PM
  Thread: Garden Waste Collection Service
Post: RE: Garden Waste Collection Service

I'd also like to know how much this service will cost Lewisham Council to run. I'm not convinced it's a wise way to spend Council money with all the cuts being made and I wouldn't be surprised if this...
P1971 SE23 Topics 44 41,644 08-03-2016, 06:21 PM
  Thread: Life in SE23 - Shops
Post: Increase in business rates for independent shops

Small businesses were entitled to "retail rates relief" but we've now had letters to say this ends on 31st March. See letter attached. I really hope this doesn't effect our small independent shops ...
P1971 SE23 Topics 177 113,015 08-03-2016, 01:13 PM
  Thread: Garden Waste Collection Service
Post: RE: Garden Waste Collection Service

Ooof don't get me started on the library! Now we know it won't be fully staffed with professional librarians & we have to do the best we can as a community, at the very least we should have knowled...
P1971 SE23 Topics 44 41,644 08-03-2016, 01:16 AM
  Thread: Volunteers needed for Forest Hill Library
Post: RE: Volunteers needed for Forest Hill Library

Hi Rose Please post on here or email us. michael@fhsoc.com sugarmountain@gmail.com We welcome all suggestions & input. Thank you & welcome to FH x
P1971 SE23 Topics 64 52,879 06-03-2016, 09:20 PM
  Thread: Volunteers needed for Forest Hill Library
Post: RE: Volunteers needed for Forest Hill Library

Hi Mr Numbers & Perryman No worries, we want as much local input as possible. So please keep all suggestions coming & all offers of volunteering. There is 5 of us working on different parts of ...
P1971 SE23 Topics 64 52,879 04-03-2016, 11:47 PM
  Thread: Volunteers needed for Forest Hill Library
Post: RE: Volunteers needed for Forest Hill Library

Mr numbers, the handover is still due to be August but we're still waiting on the bid package which should also tell us when bids have to be submitted by.
P1971 SE23 Topics 64 52,879 04-03-2016, 01:35 PM
  Thread: Put your mop where your mouth is!
Post: RE: Put your mop where your mouth is!

Damn, I only went and dug out my old comics to make a collage as well, but I was going to put the paste in a mop bucket! Don't worry, I'll take the poster down asking everyone to join me at 6pm tom...
P1971 SE23 Topics 3 4,479 04-03-2016, 01:30 PM
  Thread: Put your mop where your mouth is!
Post: RE: Put your mop where your mouth is!

When it's clean can we come and draw on it? #BigDraw #ForestHill style Or What about graffiti art or a photography exhibition? Can we do this? I say we just do it anyway! I'm in :thumbsup::...
P1971 SE23 Topics 3 4,479 04-03-2016, 12:21 AM
  Thread: Volunteers needed for Forest Hill Library
Post: RE: Volunteers needed for Forest Hill Library

Robbrockley, a lot of these we have covered but not all and not necessarily in the way you suggest. Thank you so so much for your post, this is exactly the response we need from locals. I'm not ...
P1971 SE23 Topics 64 52,879 03-03-2016, 11:36 PM
  Thread: Burglars about - Garthorne Rd
Post: RE: Burglars about - Garthorne Rd

Sorry to hear this mrwandle. Wish you the best of luck with finding your car, I'll keep my eyes pealed. A couple of years ago my campervan got stolen & just by spreading the word and talking to ...
P1971 SE23 Topics 16 12,451 03-03-2016, 09:38 PM
  Thread: Volunteers needed for Forest Hill Library
Post: RE: Volunteers needed for Forest Hill Library

Hi Perryman Lewisham Council will continue to provide the stock for the library so nothing will be reduced there except for the DVD's as they will be stopping providing these. We intend to conti...
P1971 SE23 Topics 64 52,879 03-03-2016, 07:47 PM
  Thread: Our very own Poppy in the new MTV series The Shannara Chronicles
Post: RE: Our very own Poppy in the new MTV series The S...

The Shannara Chronicles is now airing in the UK! 5 Star C 176 on Sky 9pm on Thursday's http://www.tvguide.com/news/shannara-chronicles-poppy-drayotn-amberle-hero-four-lands/ Follow Poppy on...
P1971 Wider Topics 23 18,021 02-03-2016, 09:31 PM
  Thread: Volunteers needed for Forest Hill Library
Post: RE: Volunteers needed for Forest Hill Library

Hi Samuelson Thanks for you're reply. My guess is that "Eco Communities" will also bid for FH library, but I'm not so sure on their track record as book borrowing has gone down dramatically sinc...
P1971 SE23 Topics 64 52,879 02-03-2016, 09:02 PM
  Thread: Volunteers needed for Forest Hill Library
Post: RE: Volunteers needed for Forest Hill Library

Samuelson, We don't know who else will be putting in a bid but the decision will be made on who takes on the library lease by the "Mayor & Cabinet" Mr Numbers, the space is not rented out at the mo...
P1971 SE23 Topics 64 52,879 02-03-2016, 06:40 PM
  Thread: Volunteers needed for Forest Hill Library
Post: RE: Volunteers needed for Forest Hill Library

As Michael said previously (if our bid's successful) we would need to employ at least one person & the main source of income would be by renting out the upstairs rooms as office/studio space. We wi...
P1971 SE23 Topics 64 52,879 02-03-2016, 02:22 PM
  Thread: Highway improvements to Dartmouth Road
Post: RE: Highway improvements to Dartmouth Road

Workmen have been on D Rd today & have said preliminary improvements to D Rd will start in about a months time with major works starting in about 3 months time. They kindly let me take a pic of the...
P1971 SE23 Topics 211 155,562 02-03-2016, 02:00 PM
  Thread: Volunteers needed for Forest Hill Library
Post: RE: Volunteers needed for Forest Hill Library

Perryman, I too would prefer that Lewisham Council carried on running our library, but now the decision has been made we need to try and do the best we can because the last thing we want is to see it ...
P1971 SE23 Topics 64 52,879 02-03-2016, 01:38 PM
  Thread: Volunteers needed for Forest Hill Library
Post: RE: Volunteers needed for Forest Hill Library

Massive thanks to everyone who has offered to volunteer. The community spirit is amazing, we now have 32 volunteers so far :thumbsup: Please contact Michael if you can spare a couple of hours pe...
P1971 SE23 Topics 64 52,879 01-03-2016, 04:10 PM
  Thread: Volunteers needed for Forest Hill Library
Post: RE: Volunteers needed for Forest Hill Library

We are really going for this now! Can I create a "Friends of FH library" Can Michael create "A Book strategy for FH library" Can we create a specialist "Philosophy" section & "Specialist Arts sec...
P1971 SE23 Topics 64 52,879 01-03-2016, 12:10 AM
  Thread: Volunteers needed for Forest Hill Library
Post: RE: Volunteers needed for Forest Hill Library

See FH Society newsletter here. http://linkis.com/com/SG7zh We now have 26 volunteers so thanks everyone who has emailed Michael so far :thumbsup: Please get in contact if you can spare a cou...
P1971 SE23 Topics 64 52,879 29-02-2016, 05:05 PM
  Thread: Planning application to change Honor Oak Supermarket to a bar
Post: RE: Planning application to change Honor Oak Super...

As far as I know an appeal has been submitted for "One Tree Hill". I wish the guys the best of luck with this as they are really lovely & commited to bringing something different to the area & gett...
P1971 SE23 Topics 10 19,173 29-02-2016, 01:22 PM
  Thread: Volunteers needed for Forest Hill Library
Post: RE: Volunteers needed for Forest Hill Library

Thanks for the support guys :thumbsup: I think everyone that knows me knows my heart rules my head when it comes to FH, but everyone else in our group are a lot more sensible than me and because of...
P1971 SE23 Topics 64 52,879 29-02-2016, 12:27 PM
  Thread: Volunteers needed for Forest Hill Library
Post: RE: Volunteers needed for Forest Hill Library

OK, we're coming clean now! Here's our group putting in a bid to take on our library as a not for profit organisation :thumbsup: Me - Forest Hill Trader Michael - Forest Hill Society John Ru...
P1971 SE23 Topics 64 52,879 29-02-2016, 01:39 AM
  Thread: Volunteers needed for Forest Hill Library
Post: RE: Volunteers needed for Forest Hill Library

We now have 20 volunteers so are half way there now :thumbsup: 15 that just offered over the last month or so & 5 since the article in the "Forest Hill Society" newsletter & this thread. Thank y...
P1971 SE23 Topics 64 52,879 28-02-2016, 12:35 PM
  Thread: Volunteers needed for Forest Hill Library
Post: RE: Volunteers needed for Forest Hill Library

Thanks everyone for the comments & input, it's very much appreciated. And massive thanks to everyone that has offered to volunteer so far :thumbsup: The list is only 2 away from 20 now which is ...
P1971 SE23 Topics 64 52,879 26-02-2016, 11:44 PM
  Thread: Volunteers needed for Forest Hill Library
Post: RE: Volunteers needed for Forest Hill Library

Thanks BigED I'll get in contact as they've covered community events I've been involved with in the past :thumbup:
P1971 SE23 Topics 64 52,879 26-02-2016, 09:19 AM
  Thread: Volunteers needed for Forest Hill Library
Post: RE: Volunteers needed for Forest Hill Library

Sorry, just pushing this up as many volunteers will be needed to keep our library a library. We have 15 strong volunteers but need at least 40 to keep our library running to the level it is now. Ple...
P1971 SE23 Topics 64 52,879 24-02-2016, 10:54 PM
  Thread: Fairlawn nursery to close
Post: RE: Fairlawn nursery to close

Someone's set up a petition now, here's the link. http://www.thepetitionsite.com/450/616/975/save-fairlawn-nursery/?taf_id=22472623&cid=fb_na
P1971 SE23 Topics 19 19,311 24-02-2016, 03:31 PM
  Thread: A Turkish Delight
Post: RE: A Turkish Delight

Are any of these possibly linked. http://www.trade2cn.com/companyShop/521901.html?0 http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=512310.0. I didn't know of this until I saw this thread but...
P1971 SE23 Topics 15 29,976 24-02-2016, 12:36 PM
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