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  Thread: Awful Story: Cat Owners Beware
Post: RE: Awful Story: Cat Owners Beware

I saw a similar wolf like creature in the garden of my old house in west London some some years ago...in a panic I called the RSPCA wild animal section (it was around 6am and I got an emergency numbe...
nottinghillbilly Wider Topics 16 14,748 14-12-2010, 06:25 PM
  Thread: Jewish New Year for Trees and Janusz Korczak
Post: RE: Jewish New Year for Trees and Janusz Korczak

I wont be able to make it tomorrow but I shall be there in spirit. What a lovely idea!
nottinghillbilly SE23 Topics 12 13,739 29-01-2011, 08:19 PM
  Thread: Jewish New Year for Trees and Janusz Korczak
Post: RE: Jewish New Year for Trees and Janusz Korczak

When I read the Wikipidia link I wept buckets. It is incredibly humbling to read about such an amazing human being.
nottinghillbilly SE23 Topics 12 13,739 31-01-2011, 11:06 PM
  Thread: Calling All FH Audiophiles....
Post: RE: Calling All FH Audiophiles....

Hi there, We hope to be moving into the area (as you can tell from my username we live in West london at present) My boyfriend is an Audiophile and when/if we do migrate Southside I know he will be ve...
nottinghillbilly SE23 Topics 6 6,988 01-02-2011, 06:23 PM
  Thread: Calling All FH Audiophiles....
Post: RE: Calling All FH Audiophiles....

Yes....I did wonder about the 'oh dear' :unsure:
nottinghillbilly SE23 Topics 6 6,988 02-02-2011, 08:47 PM
  Thread: I will one day!
Post: RE: I will one day!

Its inspiring to hear things like this-when I am retired I hope I shall have the health and determination and strength to follow my dreams. Good luck with yours!:thumbsup:
nottinghillbilly Wider Topics 22 21,462 15-02-2011, 12:50 AM
  Thread: Why are coffee shops so important to 'young professionals'?
Post: RE: Why are coffee shops so important to 'young pr...

I'm neither young or professional but I find it relaxing treating myself to a cup of coffee superior to the kind I could make at home, in a nice local cafe or coffee shop. Its my 'treat' after cleani...
nottinghillbilly Wider Topics 13 12,262 25-02-2011, 12:50 AM
  Thread: Attempted Mugging
Post: RE: Attempted Mugging (Honor Oak)

I agree that it is extremely important to report these things to the police in order to make them aware where increased street patrols or suveillence (spelling bad...I know:() is needed. I was mugge...
nottinghillbilly Wider Topics 43 40,422 26-02-2011, 11:45 PM
  Thread: Anti-social behaviour in Trilby Road area
Post: RE: Anti-social behaviour in Trilby Road area

I have only recently moved here but I finish work late and often have to walk up london road from the station at around 10pm. I have noticed on a number of occasions a group of youths on bikes hanging...
nottinghillbilly SE23 Topics 82 80,022 05-05-2011, 11:19 PM
  Thread: Linking Taymount to Thorpewood
Post: RE: Linking Taymount to Thorpewood

I too live in this area and I echo all iwereabsolutelyfuming's earlier points and comments-i dont think a cut-though would benefit anyone except those out to cause problems. I would personally go and ...
nottinghillbilly SE23 Topics 24 22,688 05-05-2011, 11:30 PM
  Thread: Help Finding a GP-Please!
Post: Help Finding a GP-Please!

My partner and I have moved into the Taymount rise area of Forest Hill and due to both having medical conditions which require longterm ongoing medication we urgently need a local GP. I read reviews...
nottinghillbilly SE23 Topics 25 25,990 05-05-2011, 11:42 PM
  Thread: Help Finding a GP-Please!
Post: RE: Help Fnding a GP-Please!

Dear All, Thank-you so much:thumbsup: This forum is amazing and a superb advert for the helpfulness and humour of the residents of SE23. So relieved that its a good practise even if it is a trek. a...
nottinghillbilly SE23 Topics 25 25,990 06-05-2011, 09:52 PM
  Thread: Anti-social behaviour in Trilby Road area
Post: RE: Anti-social behaviour in Trilby Road area

I would love to be able to get a mini cab back from the tube, but sadly I'm a shop worker and not a banker so it is'nt an option. The guys in question are certainly menacing, not least because there ...
nottinghillbilly SE23 Topics 82 80,022 06-05-2011, 10:08 PM
  Thread: Help Finding a GP-Please!
Post: RE: Help Finding a GP-Please!

Thank-you for that advice, We shall look into the Lordship lane surgery also. I really cant bear the idea of waiting weeks for an appointment.
nottinghillbilly SE23 Topics 25 25,990 07-05-2011, 07:56 PM
  Thread: Help Finding a GP-Please!
Post: RE: Help Finding a GP-Please!

Lordship lane don't accept patients from our postcode, so will try the Perry Vale one, and if not its back to Wells Park.:(
nottinghillbilly SE23 Topics 25 25,990 10-05-2011, 11:33 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill in the Times property section
Post: RE: Forest Hill in the Times property section

Yes I agree....as a newcomer to the 'hood' I would agree with much of what has been written[/i]
nottinghillbilly SE23 Topics 103 103,710 13-06-2011, 08:48 PM
  Thread: Help Finding a GP-Please!
Post: RE: Help Finding a GP-Please!

I'm actually still registered with my old GP in West London for now because it really does appear that the only practise that 'may' take us is the one In Wells Park, My partner has temporarily given u...
nottinghillbilly SE23 Topics 25 25,990 17-06-2011, 07:35 PM
  Thread: Help Finding a GP-Please!
Post: RE: Help Finding a GP-Please!

Thanks, We tried that, but when we called they said we were'nt in their catchment area. Annoying and stressful:cursing:
nottinghillbilly SE23 Topics 25 25,990 18-06-2011, 07:50 PM
  Thread: Help Finding a GP-Please!
Post: RE: Help Finding a GP-Please!

Many thanks for that tip...shall give it a go.
nottinghillbilly SE23 Topics 25 25,990 19-06-2011, 09:17 PM
  Thread: rubbish dumping on Taymount Rise
Post: rubbish dumping on Taymount Rise

I have noticed bags of rubbish being dumped on the corner of Forestholme Close and Taymount Rise on a regular basis, And when I leave for work in the morning there is garbage strewn over the road beca...
nottinghillbilly SE23 Topics 3 6,180 28-07-2011, 09:56 PM
  Thread: My favourite thing about Forest Hill is..........?
Post: RE: My favourite thing about Forest Hill is..........

:thumbsup: Friendly neighbours varied and interesting architecture the views! :thumbdown: Difficulty in getting a decent GP (in my bit of FH at least) lack of good fruit and veg shop Too many f...
nottinghillbilly SE23 Topics 36 32,925 15-09-2011, 09:00 PM
  Thread: My favourite thing about Forest Hill is..........?
Post: RE: My favourite thing about Forest Hill is..........

Going to add some more.... :thumbsup: The HOB a brilliant 'local' nice local walks The Horniman a handful of good INDEPENDENT cafes :thumbdown: Waiting for the pools to open lack of cool shops...
nottinghillbilly SE23 Topics 36 32,925 18-09-2011, 07:57 PM
  Thread: My favourite thing about Forest Hill is..........?
Post: RE: My favourite thing about Forest Hill is..........

Damn! I'm off to the movies on Wednesday-would love to have gone. Totally agree about Havelock Walk and Stag and Bow-esp as I dont work on Monday. Dapper on Dartmouth road has some cool stuff too. H...
nottinghillbilly SE23 Topics 36 32,925 19-09-2011, 11:37 PM
  Thread: Burst Water Main
Post: RE: Burst Water Main

Just went and spoke to the men working on the hole. they said the road will be closed until Monday. Also there was a lot of water flowing down Taymount rise earlier, it seemed to originate from a man...
nottinghillbilly SE23 Topics 23 26,904 06-10-2011, 08:54 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill In this morning's Metro
Post: Forest Hill In this morning's Metro

Dear all, Just to let you know that the promised article on Forest hill is in the property section of this morning's Metro.
nottinghillbilly SE23 Topics 2 5,943 06-10-2011, 09:01 PM
  Thread: Postal problems
Post: RE: Postal problems

We live on Taymount Rise, and this month I have received neither of the two magazines that I subscribe to (normally they arrive by the 3rd of the month at the latest) And a package that we've been wai...
nottinghillbilly SE23 Topics 37 34,795 09-10-2011, 07:33 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill In this morning's Metro
Post: RE: Forest Hill In this morning's Metro

I'm afraid I now no longer have the article, however perhaps you could pm ruthb who wrote the piece (see thread in trading post section)and ask her to post either it or a link?
nottinghillbilly SE23 Topics 2 5,943 09-10-2011, 07:38 PM
  Thread: Demolished House on Dartmouth Road
Post: Demolished House on Dartmouth Road

I've noticed some weeks ago that one of the homes in the nice terrace of 1960's Norman Starratt houses on Dartmouth road appears to have been completely gutted leaving a gaping void in the row. Anyone...
nottinghillbilly SE23 Topics 9 10,275 23-10-2011, 06:19 PM
  Thread: Demolished House on Dartmouth Road
Post: RE: demolished house on Dartmouth Road

The row next to the school on the corner of Round Hill (i think thats the name). They are set back from the road on the Left hand side if you are walking down from Kirkdale.
nottinghillbilly SE23 Topics 9 10,275 23-10-2011, 08:33 PM
  Thread: Demolished House on Dartmouth Road
Post: RE: demolished house on Dartmouth Road

I did wonder if anyone knew of a planning application. When I walked by the ground floor was reduced to earth floor and external walls-If thats how the builders replace windows remind me not to use th...
nottinghillbilly SE23 Topics 9 10,275 24-10-2011, 09:24 AM
  Thread: Demolished House on Dartmouth Road
Post: RE: Demolished House on Dartmouth Road

:thumbsup: Thanks Baboonery, I am just curious as they are by a really cool 60's architect and I'm shocked and saddened to see one of them utterly gutted like that.
nottinghillbilly SE23 Topics 9 10,275 24-10-2011, 11:36 AM
  Thread: Our local supermarket: a cautionary tale
Post: RE: Our local supermarket: a cautionary tale

somebody should just send a link to this post to Sainsburys head office
nottinghillbilly Wider Topics 41 51,958 12-11-2011, 09:58 PM
  Thread: Move to Forest Hill or Honor Oak Park?
Post: RE: Forest Hill or Honor Oak Park

Ditto, We picked FH over HOP because it has more of a 'town centre' and if I'm honest, nicer housing stock (or at least better choice)
nottinghillbilly SE23 Topics 14 29,492 13-11-2011, 12:21 PM
  Thread: Thinking of moving to forest hill
Post: RE: Thinking of moving to forest hill

We moved to Forest Hill from West London (Notting Hill-Where I'd lived all my life) earlier this year and we LOVE it! There's loads of green space great walks, good transport and great neighbourly fee...
nottinghillbilly SE23 Topics 6 10,400 14-11-2011, 11:38 PM
  Thread: Crime Prevention
Post: RE: Crime Prevention

I thought he drove a Lamborgini:laugh:
nottinghillbilly Wider Topics 15 11,415 30-11-2011, 11:19 PM
  Thread: Air ambulance landing in Forest Hill
Post: Air ambulance landing in Forest Hill

About 20 mins ago I heard an a helicopter circling very low over the London Road area of Forest Hill, when I looked out of my window it was a red 'Virgin' helicopter which I assume must be an air ambu...
nottinghillbilly SE23 Topics 21 24,245 05-12-2011, 04:59 PM
  Thread: Air ambulance landing in Forest Hill
Post: RE: Air ambulance landing in Forest Hill??

P.S The time on the post is incorrect-I heard the Helicopter at around 3.30pm
nottinghillbilly SE23 Topics 21 24,245 05-12-2011, 05:00 PM
  Thread: Air ambulance landing in Forest Hill
Post: RE: Air ambulance landing in Forest Hill??

Yes It looked like it was landing in that kind of area-was it an accident? I must have just missed it thank heavens-I pity the poor souls trying to get home tonight. Luckily I had the day off work oth...
nottinghillbilly SE23 Topics 21 24,245 05-12-2011, 05:55 PM
  Thread: lost puppy london road 18 dec
Post: RE: lost puppy london road 18 dec

So Delighted to hear of the happy outcome. I used to have a Pug, they are so adorable. I wish you and him many happy years together. And yes-Forest Hill is full of lovely people!:thumbsup:
nottinghillbilly SE23 Topics 12 12,706 21-12-2011, 11:02 PM
  Thread: What would perfect Forest Hill?
Post: RE: What would perfect Forest Hill?

More nice independent shops, a good fruit and veg shop, fish shop, bakery. a couple of arty stag and bow type places would suit me fine, especially if they sold the work of local artists and designers...
nottinghillbilly SE23 Topics 25 20,572 02-01-2012, 10:36 PM
  Thread: Post Office Conversion
Post: RE: Post Office Conversion

YAY!!!! at long last.....:thumbsup:
nottinghillbilly Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 16 17,906 03-01-2012, 09:54 PM
  Thread: Train and Buses Fares increase
Post: RE: Train and Buses Fares increase

Yes, I was on that london bridge train and I wondered if the driver was touting for a job on Eurostar-his accent was a bit rubbish but it brightened my commute!:laugh:
nottinghillbilly Wider Topics 23 18,876 04-01-2012, 08:55 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill GPs: The Vale vs Jenner Clinic - any recommendations?
Post: RE: Forest Hill GPs: The Vale vs Jenner Clinic - ...

We only had the choice of one GP where we live in SE23 It had poor reviews so I have decided to stick with my old GP in west London which is'nt ideal but with past history of health issues I feel safe...
nottinghillbilly SE23 Topics 20 26,923 08-01-2012, 06:14 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill GPs: The Vale vs Jenner Clinic - any recommendations?
Post: RE: Forest Hill GPs: The Vale vs Jenner Clinic - ...

I have'nt told him I've moved-I know I will have to get a local surgery eventually though.:unsure:
nottinghillbilly SE23 Topics 20 26,923 10-01-2012, 10:44 PM
  Thread: Postal problems
Post: RE: Postal problems

Yes, I'm waiting for a contract which was sent on Tuesday.:mad:
nottinghillbilly SE23 Topics 37 34,795 12-01-2012, 10:51 PM
  Thread: Sydenham Police Station
Post: RE: Sydenham Police Station

I've signed....and encourage others to follow suit-Everyone was quick to get involved in stopping a domino's pizza opening in HOP and this is A LOT MORE IMPORTANT!:thumbup:
nottinghillbilly Wider Topics 20 29,855 28-01-2012, 01:19 PM
  Thread: Missing Cat in SE23
Post: RE: Missing Cat in SE23

hurrah!:thumbsup:
nottinghillbilly SE23 Topics 3 4,533 10-02-2012, 11:38 AM
  Thread: Safety in Forest Hill
Post: RE: Safety in Forest Hill

I've lived here almost a year and often come home from work at 11pm, I've always felt ok.
nottinghillbilly SE23 Topics 5 7,469 29-02-2012, 10:54 PM
  Thread: Burglary in SE23
Post: RE: Burglary in SE23

there was another today on Taymount rise, 11am-the householder was in at the time screamed and they ran off-I believe that they burgled the neighbouring house, then rang the doorbell of the house next...
nottinghillbilly SE23 Topics 44 43,813 31-03-2012, 12:37 AM
  Thread: Forest Hill and Sydenham Portas Bid
Post: RE: Forest Hill and Sydenham Portas Bid

Excellent video-I gave it the thumbs up. :thumbsup: I think everyone who reads this forum should vote. Honor oak is only down the road so please dont not vote because you live there rather than fore...
nottinghillbilly Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 45 53,438 01-04-2012, 10:49 PM
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