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  Thread: Dacres Wood Nature Reserve - 23 October
Post: Dacres Wood Nature Reserve - 23 October

This Sunday, 23 October, we have an Open Day at the Dacres Road Nature Reserve from 11am to 3pm. There will be guided tours of the Nature Reserve, a scavenger hunt for children and Steve Grindlay...
FHSoc SE23 Topics 0 3,057 21-10-2011, 03:39 PM
  Thread: Riots in London
Post: RE: Riots in London

The Met are still publishing regular updates for businesses affected by the riots. These can be checked at http://content.met.police.uk/News/Updates-and-advice-for-businesses/1260269396125/1257246745...
FHSoc Wider Topics 110 97,505 20-08-2011, 09:16 AM
  Thread: Perry Vale Energy Savers launch event - 13 Sept
Post: Perry Vale Energy Savers launch event - 13 Sept

I'm not sure why Perry Vale has been singled out, but if you live in the Perry Vale ward you can: - Save £100+ on your energy bills - Get energy and water saving measures worth £120 - Have loft or ...
FHSoc SE23 Topics 0 3,450 18-08-2011, 02:38 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Underpass
Post: Forest Hill Underpass

Network Rail and Lewisham are planning on refurbishing the underpass. This will involve resurfacing work, cladding some of the walls and ceiling, improved lighting and better drainage and CCTV. We...
FHSoc SE23 Topics 17 16,001 12-08-2011, 02:14 PM
  Thread: Riots in London
Post: RE: Riots in London

Another update from the police [quote]Overnight update - 7am 10th August 2011. Last night London did not see the levels of disorder we saw the previous night. Large numbers of officers on the stre...
FHSoc Wider Topics 110 97,505 10-08-2011, 07:36 AM
  Thread: Problems in SE23
Post: RE: Problems in SE23

The police have published an update and guidance for business owners (which is also useful for residents). This can be read [url=http://content.met.police.uk/News/Update-and-advice-for-businesses/126...
FHSoc SE23 Topics 58 57,142 10-08-2011, 06:41 AM
  Thread: Riots in London
Post: RE: Riots in London

Apologies for formatting, but the link works. Just in case you're confused, here it is again: [url]http://content.met.police.uk/News/Update-and-advice-for-businesses/1260269396125/1257246745756[/url]
FHSoc Wider Topics 110 97,505 10-08-2011, 06:26 AM
  Thread: Riots in London
Post: RE: Riots in London

The Met have published further advice for businesses (and residents). This can be viewed online at [url= http://content.met.police.uk/News/Update-and-advice-for-businesses/1260269396125/1257246745756...
FHSoc Wider Topics 110 97,505 10-08-2011, 06:23 AM
  Thread: Planning Application: 27 Shipman Road
Post: RE: Planning Application: 27 Shipman Road

As michael reported in post #43, planning permission has already been granted for this development. You can see the full plans for the two houses on Lewisham's website. The reference is [url=http://a...
FHSoc SE23 Topics 50 60,071 10-08-2011, 06:19 AM
  Thread: Where is the tree?
Post: RE: Where is the tree?

These trees were removed by TfL (not Lewisham) following subsidence claims against TfL :( Hopefully they will replant a different species which is foundation friendly.
FHSoc SE23 Topics 7 7,720 20-07-2011, 06:16 PM
  Thread: Trees on Grierson Road
Post: RE: Trees on Grierson Road

The trees outside the station have been trimmed by LOROL as part of their contribution towards "Forest Hill In Bloom". The Forest Hill Society has entered the RHS [url=http://www.rhs.org.uk/Gardeni...
FHSoc SE23 Topics 13 13,238 05-04-2011, 04:20 PM
  Thread: Direct ELL trains to Highbury & Islington
Post: RE: Direct ELL trains to Highbury & Islington

Reply from LOROL regarding annunciators: [quote]You’ll be pleased to hear that we’ve already set in motion all the actions to change the CIS displays as outlined by you. This has to go via Southern ...
FHSoc SE23 Topics 82 71,970 08-03-2011, 05:02 PM
  Thread: Street party
Post: RE: Street party

Full details of the process for applying for a road closure are given [url=http://www.lewisham.gov.uk/NewsAndEvents/Events/PlanningEvent/EventPlanningGuidanceForms.htm]here[/url], but among the 30 con...
FHSoc SE23 Topics 16 18,464 02-02-2011, 05:08 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools

Monday night's local assembly was told that the new leisure centre should hopefully open in September 2012, three months earlier than previously anticipated.
FHSoc SE23 Topics 2,074 2,044,792 19-01-2011, 05:36 PM
  Thread: Local "Local Assmemblies" this week
Post: RE: Local "Local Assmemblies" this week

[b]Crofton Park[/b]'s agenda has now been published: [list][*] ‘Our Lewisham our say’ consultation feedback, presentation by Head of Service Liz Dart[*]Crofton Park Library update, Cllr Morrison[*]20...
FHSoc SE23 Topics 3 4,974 13-01-2011, 01:34 PM
  Thread: Local "Local Assmemblies" this week
Post: Local "Local Assmemblies" this week

There are three local assemblies in the next few days. Make sure to go along and have your say. [list][*][b]Thursday 13 January, 7-9pm - Sydenham [/b] [i]Naborhood Centre, 44a Sydenham Road, Lo...
FHSoc SE23 Topics 3 4,974 12-01-2011, 07:09 PM
  Thread: Local Information
Post: Local Information

People complained at the Forest Hill Society AGM that there was no central location where they could find out about the area. We have therefore started building a [url=http://www.foresthillsociety.co...
FHSoc SE23 Topics 1 3,843 22-12-2010, 11:51 AM
  Thread: Oyster Cards and FH Station
Post: RE: Oyster Cards and FH Station

Please let us know if you have any problems trying to buy these tickets.
FHSoc SE23 Topics 114 110,177 14-12-2010, 08:35 PM
  Thread: Oyster Cards and FH Station
Post: RE: Oyster Cards and FH Station

We have just been informed by TfL that passengers can now purchase a Monthly ticket on Oyster directly from the ticket office or Ticket Vending Machines at the London Overground stations on the Sydenh...
FHSoc SE23 Topics 114 110,177 14-12-2010, 08:02 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill underpass
Post: RE: Forest Hill underpass

When I spoke to Jim Dowd last night, he was still hoping that we might one day bury (or at least divert) the South Circular so that we could pedestrianise the centre of Forest Hill.
FHSoc SE23 Topics 17 15,346 04-12-2010, 07:50 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill underpass
Post: RE: Forest Hill underpass

The lights were finally reconnected on Thursday, 2 December in time for the PopUP. We will continue to chase the other improvements to the Underpass.
FHSoc SE23 Topics 17 15,346 04-12-2010, 04:34 PM
  Thread: Pop Up Event
Post: RE: Pop Up Event

Thank you very much for your kind words. Hugh and I put about 400 hours each into planning and organising the event. If admin will allow, I would like to thank Lewisham Highways and TfL for gritti...
FHSoc Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 15 15,839 04-12-2010, 04:32 PM
  Thread: Oyster machine at Honor Oak station
Post: RE: Oyster machine at Honor Oak station

Replies from LOROL: [b]Lack of compatibility with 18+ Student Oyster[/b] Actually, there is a problem with all types of newly issued Oyster cards, of which 18+ Student are by far the most numerous...
FHSoc SE23 Topics 8 8,988 30-11-2010, 07:51 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Station Upgrade (Phase 3)
Post: Forest Hill Station Upgrade (Phase 3)

At a meeting with TfL on 4 March, we were promised that the lighting on the staircase for the Perry Vale exit would be improved to provide 150 lux as part of the Phase 3 upgrade (see below for explana...
FHSoc SE23 Topics 18 22,000 24-11-2010, 01:13 PM
  Thread: Local walk on 31/1/09 - All invited
Post: RE: Local walk on 31/1/09 - All invited

Sorry - that should be Ian Bull
FHSoc SE23 Topics 6 7,126 06-09-2010, 09:23 AM
  Thread: Local walk on 31/1/09 - All invited
Post: RE: Local walk on 31/1/09 - All invited

This Green Chain Walk is soon to be officially opened :) [quote="John Bull"]In January we walked over the Green Chain Walk's proposed extension from Nunhead to Crystal Palace. I'm pleased to say that...
FHSoc SE23 Topics 6 7,126 06-09-2010, 09:20 AM
  Thread: Trains to/from Forest Hill and Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Trains to/from Forest Hill and Honor Oak Park

From [url=http://brockleycentral.blogspot.com/2010/07/east-london-line-reappraised.html]Brockley Central[/url] [quote]the escalator down from ELL to Jubilee always has a queue. My trick - get on [at]...
FHSoc SE23 Topics 1,398 1,255,251 05-08-2010, 04:05 PM
  Thread: Trains to/from Forest Hill and Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Trains to/from Forest Hill and Honor Oak Park

The RUS considered the extension of ELL trains to 5, 6 or 8 coach trains and turned all three options down (Not recommended prior to 2020). One of the problems is the old stations in the central core...
FHSoc SE23 Topics 1,398 1,255,251 05-08-2010, 02:12 PM
  Thread: Trains to/from Forest Hill and Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Trains to/from Forest Hill and Honor Oak Park

The next LOROL (London Overground Rail Operations Ltd) Passenger Group meeting is on 9th September 2010. If you have any comments regarding ELL/Overground service, please contact me and I will rai...
FHSoc SE23 Topics 1,398 1,255,251 05-08-2010, 12:47 PM
  Thread: Horniman Focus Groups - 1/3 August
Post: Horniman Focus Groups - 1/3 August

The Horniman Museum is looking for input from the local community to shape their adult programme. If you are interested, read on [quote="Horniman"]Do you enjoy culture? Do you have free time in t...
FHSoc SE23 Topics 0 2,842 24-07-2010, 08:46 AM
  Thread: Local 'Hate' figure?
Post: Local 'Hate' figure?

Maybe hate is too strong a word, but I have been doing some research into Gum Boards and it has been suggested that the better used boards have the face of a local hate figure on them - someone whose ...
FHSoc Wider Topics 7 6,546 23-07-2010, 03:01 PM
  Thread: World Film Premiere - tonight
Post: World Film Premiere - tonight

The folk at Rockbourne Youth Centre have made a film called [u][b]28 Cakes Later[/b][/u] which is getting its premiere at 7pm tonight. Please go along and join in the fun. Stretch limos welcome ;)
FHSoc SE23 Topics 0 2,786 23-07-2010, 02:49 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Ward Assembly
Post: RE: Forest Hill Ward Assembly

We published an online version of the questionaire which asked people to rate their priorities in order and provide any additional feedback. The unedited results can be seen on [url=http://foresthill...
FHSoc SE23 Topics 28 31,350 16-07-2010, 11:13 AM
  Thread: Trains to/from Forest Hill and Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Trains to/from Forest Hill and Honor Oak Park

ELL usage has apparently reached 45,000 passengers per day according to TfL. They are very pleased with the take up, but will be analysing the usage figures to try and determine who has not yet heard...
FHSoc SE23 Topics 1,398 1,255,251 11-07-2010, 11:43 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pool (continued)

A new contract for leisure management is to be awarded next year. If you have any opinions or points you would like to raise, please contact me and I will raise them with Chris Best (Cabinet Member f...
FHSoc SE23 Topics 2,074 2,044,792 08-07-2010, 11:32 AM
  Thread: Mayow Park
Post: RE: Mayow Park

You might like to read their [url=http://mayowpark.wordpress.com/]blog[/url] which will tell you all about the exciting developments happening in association with [url=http://envirowork.blogspot.com/]...
FHSoc SE23 Topics 9 14,774 25-06-2010, 04:40 PM
  Thread: Warning attempted Burglary - Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Warning attempted Burglary - Honor Oak Park

A scooter was stolen on Wednesday night (Orange, R Reg, 60ish cc so quite distinctive sounding, very well loved) from the corner of Mundania Road / Forest Hill Road SE22 – if you’ve seen it (or anythi...
FHSoc SE23 Topics 19 22,520 19-06-2010, 11:52 AM
  Thread: Where are our hanging baskets?
Post: RE: Where are our hanging baskets?

While the hanging baskets may have failed to materialise, we would like to thank LOROL for allowing [url=http://www.shannonsgardencentre.co.uk/]Shannons Garden Centre[/url] to plant up the planters ou...
FHSoc SE23 Topics 17 14,709 19-06-2010, 11:49 AM
  Thread: East London Line
Post: RE: East London Line

Thought you might be interested in these answers from LOROL to questions from our members: Can people with National Rail Station to Station season tickets travel on Overground trains? For example, ...
FHSoc Wider Topics 281 297,193 17-06-2010, 12:13 PM
  Thread: HOP Station Staff
Post: RE: HOP Station Staff

It appears that there is no 'Not via London' fare in the computer for Forest Hill and all stations north. Sydenham does have the lower fare.
FHSoc SE23 Topics 9 9,615 16-06-2010, 12:55 AM
  Thread: Trains to/from Forest Hill and Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Trains to/from Forest Hill and Honor Oak Park

The Forest Hill Society did query the slower running of trains in March and was told [quote="Southern"]The time taken between New Cross Gate and Sydenham in May 10 for Southern trains is the same as n...
FHSoc SE23 Topics 1,398 1,255,251 23-05-2010, 11:13 PM
  Thread: The 23 Club
Post: RE: The 23 Club

This Sunday, why not come along and celebrate the opening of the East London line and the launch of the Sydenham Arts Festival with the Sydenham and Forest Hill Societies? We will be meeting at Sy...
FHSoc SE23 Topics 117 133,433 20-05-2010, 05:06 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Rail Station
Post: RE: Forest Hill Rail Station

We had our meeting with LOROL and raised the above points. A [url=http://foresthillsociety.blogspot.com/2010/05/lorol-passenger-board.html]report of meeting[/url] can be viewed on our website. The...
FHSoc SE23 Topics 761 709,216 14-05-2010, 07:42 PM
  Thread: General election forum
Post: RE: General election forum

We asked all seven candidates a series of questions and have chased for answers. Three have replied (so far) and their answers can be read on our website. The seven candidates are: [list=1][*][ur...
FHSoc Wider Topics 104 89,392 05-05-2010, 06:42 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Rail Station
Post: RE: Forest Hill Rail Station

My understanding from a meeting with LOROL on 4 March is that there are no immediate plans to sell monthly or annual oyster cards froim the station as the Oyster cards have to be registered (and they ...
FHSoc SE23 Topics 761 709,216 05-05-2010, 06:18 PM
  Thread: East London Line
Post: RE: East London Line

That's my reading too. I have written to Southern for verification that their fares won't change. TfL have added this clarification: (my costings in italic)[quote]I can confirm the following: ...
FHSoc Wider Topics 281 297,193 28-04-2010, 03:56 PM
  Thread: Trains to/from Forest Hill and Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Trains to/from Forest Hill and Honor Oak Park

As I reported in the [url=http://www.se23.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=103]other thread[/url], TfL have said[quote}I can confirm the following on fares: The fares between West Croydon and New Cross...
FHSoc SE23 Topics 1,398 1,255,251 28-04-2010, 02:43 PM
  Thread: East London Line
Post: RE: East London Line

We have just had the following confirmed by TfL: [quote]I can confirm the following on fares: The fares between West Croydon and New Cross will be the TfL Oyster payg tariff. This applies to jour...
FHSoc Wider Topics 281 297,193 28-04-2010, 02:31 PM
  Thread: East London Line
Post: RE: East London Line

The line is opening at first with a "preview running" service of eight trains an hour between Dalston Junction and New Cross or New Cross Gate, between 0700 BST and 2000 BST, from Monday to Friday. ...
FHSoc Wider Topics 281 297,193 27-04-2010, 01:56 PM
  Thread: Traffic calming for rat run on Devonshire Rd
Post: RE: Traffic calming for rat run on Devonshire Rd

tripandfuschia The report to which andrewr refers was the survey taken before the 20 MPH zone was introduced, Lewisham will repeat the survey in three years when the 20 MPH Zone comes up for revie...
FHSoc SE23 Topics 70 62,642 23-04-2010, 10:16 AM