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Thread: St Davids Cafe no longer serving hot food!
Post: St Davids Cafe no longer serving hot food!
| A first world problem I know....
But since lockdown lifted and StDavids coffee shop started selling cooked food again once of my local pleasures on my day off has been popping in there for breakfast ... |
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nottinghillbilly |
SE23 Topics |
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05-05-2022, 03:36 PM |
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Thread: SE23/SE26.life are no more
Post: RE: SE23/SE26.life are no more
| Yes..Information at the station or online is confusing or scant to say the least.
As someone who commutes to W1 any 5days out of 7 I really relied on the updates on SE23.life.
Also cutting of freque... |
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nottinghillbilly |
SE23 Topics |
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28-04-2022, 10:08 PM |
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Thread: SE23/SE26.life are no more
Post: RE: SE23/SE26.life are no more
| Very shocked to see it closed without warning.
I for one will miss the helpful posts about weekend travel,
As the emails from TFL dont include southern and often are hard to make head nor tail of.
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nottinghillbilly |
SE23 Topics |
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26-04-2022, 08:00 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools
| I was so delighted when the pools opened shortly after we moved into the area however last year I finally had to give up hope on this my nearest centre (I live around the corner) and join a gym in Sou... |
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nottinghillbilly |
Businesses & Services |
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23-07-2019, 12:03 AM |
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Thread: Decorations pulled off Forest Hill's 'big tree'
Post: Decorations pulled off Forest Hill's 'big tree'
| I must say I was saddened whilst going to the station this morning to see many of the larger red baubles from our town centre tree were lying smashed around the station car-park.
Looking back at the ... |
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nottinghillbilly |
SE23 Topics |
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28-12-2018, 10:36 PM |
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Thread: Can anyone get a doctors appointment in Forest Hill?
Post: RE: Can anyone get a doctors appointment in Forest...
| We gave up on wells park practise where we've been for years.
I've tended to rely on walk in centres in New Cross or Soho near my work as its been so impossible to get an appointment at wells park.
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nottinghillbilly |
SE23 Topics |
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11-11-2018, 01:48 AM |
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Thread: Car crash at sainsburys
Post: RE: Car crash at sainsburys
| Yes agree! My other half said immediately 'Thats where the lovely guy with the dog usually sits!" so thank god he and others were not there at that time. |
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nottinghillbilly |
SE23 Topics |
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11-11-2018, 01:41 AM |
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Thread: Car crash at sainsburys
Post: RE: Car crash at sainsburys
| I saw the aftermath when the area was roped off.
scary!
the driver must have been going at speed to mount the pavement like that!
was he/she swerving to avoid something?
there were bycycles flatte... |
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nottinghillbilly |
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09-11-2018, 11:17 PM |
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Thread: Home Accessories becomes Costa Coffee
Post: RE: Yellow Shop closing down
| dear Michael,
yes..that would be the ideal outcome wouldn't it!
and tbh thats what I'm hoping for but realistically I doubt that will be the case :angry: |
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nottinghillbilly |
Businesses & Services |
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07-08-2018, 08:31 PM |
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Thread: Home Accessories becomes Costa Coffee
Post: Home Accessories becomes Costa Coffee
| I noticed today that the yellow shop on London road is closing down in 2 weeks.
Sad news-this means 4 empty decent sized shops in a small stretch of retail.
meanwhile I hear of retail landlords doub... |
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nottinghillbilly |
Businesses & Services |
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06-08-2018, 09:42 PM |
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Thread: Trains and transport getting worse in our area
Post: RE: Trains and transport getting worse in our area
| I work near Bond St and have to be in work by 10.45 on a Sunday.
the 176 stops at tottenham court road which involves a long walk when I have to spend all day on my feet.or changing buses or getting ... |
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nottinghillbilly |
SE23 Topics |
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12-05-2018, 11:45 PM |
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Thread: Trains and transport getting worse in our area
Post: RE: Trains and transport getting worse in our area
| No trains again this sunday..and I have to get to work!
Its an utter joke.
and the rail replacement bus service is nothing short of pathetic! |
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nottinghillbilly |
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11-05-2018, 12:03 AM |
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Thread: Trains and transport getting worse in our area
Post: RE: Trains and transport getting worse in our area
| Thank-you but I really am too scared to risk it.
I never learned to ride a bike because I grew up in central London and My Mother had her childhood friend killed whilst cycling in Notting Hill Gate (... |
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nottinghillbilly |
SE23 Topics |
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04-05-2018, 11:04 PM |
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Thread: Trains and transport getting worse in our area
Post: RE: Trains and transport getting worse in our area
| I wish I could cycle in.
But aged almost 60 I cannot ride a bike and don’t think I want to practice in the crazy streets of South London never mind having to go through the West end to my work place... |
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nottinghillbilly |
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03-05-2018, 08:32 PM |
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Thread: Trains and transport getting worse in our area
Post: Trains and transport getting worse in our area
| Over the past few months I've noticed the train services and also the bus routes getting worse and worse and just really needed to vent about it and see if others feel the same.
The overground trains ... |
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nottinghillbilly |
SE23 Topics |
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01-05-2018, 10:54 PM |
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Thread: The Perry Vale
Post: RE: The Perry Vale
| food always excellent, lovely staff and super cocktails.
sorry to see it go. |
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nottinghillbilly |
Businesses & Services |
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13-10-2017, 09:37 PM |
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Thread: Superdrug (formerly M&Co)
Post: RE: M&Co to become a Superdrug
| agree-it looks bloody awful with all the flyposters and homeless in doorway.
can feel pretty unpleasant walking past the street drinkers there as a lone woman late at night |
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nottinghillbilly |
Businesses & Services |
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16-08-2017, 11:52 PM |
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Thread: Montage to become a hairdressers
Post: RE: Montage to become a hairdressers
| as if we need another hairdresser!
Its laughable how many we have-I tried a couple but was less than delighted with their work So i now go to brilliant Blue Tit in Peckam.
I wish we'd get a shop whi... |
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nottinghillbilly |
Businesses & Services |
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31-07-2017, 10:44 PM |
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Thread: Changes to 176 Bus Service from June 2017
Post: RE: Changes to 176 Bus Service from June 2017
| This is a complete joke.
Its the only route that takes us anywhere near the west-end.
The busses are always busy too.
I've noticed the service has actually become worse in the past month or so-with... |
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nottinghillbilly |
SE23 Topics |
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02-04-2017, 10:56 PM |
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Thread: Unsafe looking wall London road
Post: Unsafe looking wall London road
| Ive noticed for sometime that two walls fronting London road opposite Sainsburys next to the hairdressers seem to have large top to bottom cracks separating the front of the wall from the sides (hard ... |
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nottinghillbilly |
SE23 Topics |
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10-03-2017, 11:02 PM |
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Thread: Music in St Davids Coffee Shop
Post: RE: Music in St Davids Coffee Shop
| I'm in agreement with the OP.
Cant get my head round people who sit for hours with one cup of coffee and laptop out in a cafe.
Many a time I've had to squeeze into a tiny space to eat my bacon butty... |
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nottinghillbilly |
Businesses & Services |
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08-02-2017, 10:41 PM |
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Thread: Smashed shop windows London Road
Post: Smashed shop windows London Road
| Whats going on?
Around new year I noticed the glass door on the Daisylets shop had been boarded up.
Then last Week the glass door of Geddes hairdressers was and I believe still is boarded up.
then ... |
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nottinghillbilly |
SE23 Topics |
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16-01-2017, 11:19 PM |
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Thread: Advice about moving to Forest Hill
Post: RE: Advice about moving to Forest Hill
| No idea about schools not having children, BUT we moved here from Notting Hill 6 years ago and love it.
Transport is surprisingly good and its so nice to have so many trees and green spaces.
We live... |
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nottinghillbilly |
SE23 Topics |
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16-01-2017, 11:10 PM |
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Thread: Superdrug (formerly M&Co)
Post: RE: M&Co to become a Superdrug
| sad loss- I only hope the arrival of Superdrug won't impact on our lovely local Boots.
But then I suppose Superdrug is more about cosmetics than pharmacy isn't it?
Surprised they'd chose to open her... |
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nottinghillbilly |
Businesses & Services |
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22-12-2016, 12:10 AM |
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Thread: Fusion - Forest Hill swimming pool
Post: RE: Fusion - Forest Hill swimming pool
| I must confess I have never used the pool in the morning and tend to be an early evening user so admittedly cleanliness will deterioate in the course of the day.
Ive emailed the management directly r... |
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nottinghillbilly |
Businesses & Services |
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25-10-2016, 11:00 PM |
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Thread: Fusion - Forest Hill swimming pool
Post: RE: Fusion - Forest Hill swimming pool
| If You're satisfied you obviously haven't experienced the run of cancelled classes myself and others have, Ill informed staff ...I rang on Thursday to ask if my class was going ahead as it has been ca... |
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nottinghillbilly |
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23-10-2016, 05:11 PM |
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Thread: Fusion - Forest Hill swimming pool
Post: RE: Fusion - Forest Hill swimming pool
| Just re-opening this thread really having reached the end of my tether with FHP.
Cancelled classes, ill informed reception staff,filthy changing rooms, slimy water, filthy stinking poolside Ladies to... |
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nottinghillbilly |
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21-10-2016, 08:04 PM |
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Thread: Cycling on the pavement
Post: RE: Cycling on the pavement
| Ive noticed an increasing amount of cyclists cycling on the pavement.
It :angers me to be honest.
Pavements are for pedestrians not cycles.
I've also seen an astounding number of cyclists at night ... |
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nottinghillbilly |
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07-09-2016, 10:57 PM |
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Thread: Fusion - Forest Hill swimming pool
Post: RE: Fusion - Forest Hill swimming pool
| I personally will not join FHP unless fusion lose the contract and it goes to the same company that have taken over Southwark.
The pool and toilets/changing-rooms are filthy.
And the offer of group ... |
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nottinghillbilly |
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06-09-2016, 10:51 PM |
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Thread: Train Disruption Due to Sinkhole on Track
Post: RE: Train Disruption Due to Sinkhole on Track
| Not all of us sadly.
I have to get to and from Bond St everyday.
:( |
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nottinghillbilly |
SE23 Topics |
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19-07-2016, 01:23 PM |
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Thread: Train Disruption Due to Sinkhole on Track
Post: RE: ****train problems ****
| Yes... I had a nightmare getting home.
2 busses from new X gate.
Any idea of the cause or when it'll be fixed?
There was zero info at new cross gate.
Just awful :cursing: |
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nottinghillbilly |
SE23 Topics |
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18-07-2016, 03:06 PM |
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Thread: Life in SE23 - Eateries
Post: RE: Life in SE23 - Eateries
| Ditto India Gate.
Only Indian we go to in the area.
Consistantly good food, fairly priced.
And very friendly owner and staff. |
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nottinghillbilly |
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31-05-2016, 10:38 PM |
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Thread: Are the new traffic lights at Sydenham Hill causing more problems?
Post: RE: Are the new traffic lights at Sydenham Hill ca...
| You are correct. I wait for a bus at the newly run over bus stop outside the Horniman and I see a dreadful queue in the morning. The lights look out of sync and I see traffic traveling towards Dulwich... |
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nottinghillbilly |
SE23 Topics |
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28-05-2016, 07:33 PM |
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Thread: Delays on London Road Saturday 20th
Post: RE: delays on London Road Saturday 20th
| More exciting than looking down a hole in the road. Exciting stuff!!
Actually it is fascinating to watch. |
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nottinghillbilly |
SE23 Topics |
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20-02-2016, 01:00 PM |
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Thread: Life in SE23 - Eateries
Post: Anyone been to Bona Pizza?
| Anyone been to Bona Pizza?
Just asking. I see its open but I haven't had a chance to pop in yet. |
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nottinghillbilly |
Businesses & Services |
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115,499 |
02-01-2016, 01:37 PM |
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Thread: Running for local Councillor
Post: RE: Running for local Cllr
| I think You'd be brilliant!
Frankly I'm disgusted by the lack of involvement by the majority of our local cllrs on this forum.
You use the local amenieties, run a buisiness in the town centre and ac... |
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nottinghillbilly |
SE23 Topics |
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28-12-2015, 09:20 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools
| Yes agree with all above comments.
I even emailed fusion via their website with my concerns and complaints
but no-one even bothered to acknowledge me.
I'm not usually a complaining person but as st... |
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nottinghillbilly |
SE23 Topics |
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18-12-2015, 05:47 PM |
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Thread: Wallet found 7.30am today
Post: Wallet found 7.30am today
| This morning I found a dark brown leather mans wallet with a raised darker logo in the leather in the cut-through between Taymount rise and London road.
I opened it briefly and saw a Santander card a... |
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nottinghillbilly |
Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found |
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05-12-2015, 07:39 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools
| Went to pool this evening and the changing rooms stank of urine.
They stank when I arrived and still stank an hour later.
no sign of a cleaner.
I complained at reception, but thought I'd post here ... |
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nottinghillbilly |
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03-12-2015, 09:24 PM |
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Thread: Taymount Grange Planning Proposal
Post: RE: Taymount Grange Planning Proposal
| Also it begs the question of the already overstretched GP's in the area,
We've lived here 4 years and could only find one GP willing to take us.
And its nigh on impossible to get an appointment.
I ... |
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nottinghillbilly |
SE23 Topics |
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01-12-2015, 10:03 PM |
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Thread: Taymount Grange Planning Proposal
Post: RE: Taymount Grange Planning Proposal
| We live on Forestholme close and haven't been consulted at all about any of this.
I would be against it for sure. |
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nottinghillbilly |
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30-11-2015, 08:51 PM |
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Thread: Wells Park Practice
Post: RE: Wells Park Practice
| I've actually messaged them via the practise website,
haven't had any response though.
anyone know the Practise managers email? |
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nottinghillbilly |
SE23 Topics |
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13-11-2015, 08:17 PM |
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Thread: Wells Park Practice
Post: RE: Wells Park Practice
| Please do!
Its an utter nightmare.
I spent my whole lunch-hour yesterday trying continuously to get through.
My other half managed to get an appointment for himself only by going into the surgery o... |
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nottinghillbilly |
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11-11-2015, 11:38 PM |
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Thread: Do you work a six day week? Read this
Post: RE: Do you work a six day week? Read this
| I work saturdays and sundays but get my days off in the week[/i] |
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nottinghillbilly |
Wider Topics |
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08-11-2015, 09:35 PM |
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Thread: Wells Park Practice
Post: Wells Park Practice
| I wondered if anyone else on here is having problems with the Wells Park Practise medical centre, sadly they are the only surgery in the area we could register with although most of our neighbours on ... |
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nottinghillbilly |
SE23 Topics |
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06-11-2015, 03:10 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools
| I must say I find the lack of communication from our local Councillors on this forum really appalling.
In fact I believe I've only ever seen regular posts from one councillor in the time I've been a... |
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nottinghillbilly |
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03-11-2015, 11:11 PM |
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Thread: Life in SE23 - Eateries
Post: RE: Best takeaways?
| Agree Canvas and Cream is too expensive for mediocre food.
I wanted brunch the other week on my day off and looked at their menu the prices were way higher than other places in SE22 and SE23 |
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nottinghillbilly |
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03-11-2015, 09:49 PM |
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Thread: The Hob Closed
Post: RE: The Hob
| We went there the other Saturday with a friend.
I was really looking forward to going there following all the positive reviews,
And hadn't eaten so we were up for trying the food.
Sad to say we hat... |
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nottinghillbilly |
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02-11-2015, 08:28 PM |
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Thread: Life in SE23 - Eateries
Post: RE: Best takeaways?
| Eaten at India Gate many times, found it really superb.
Its not your typical curry house.
Found food always tastes fresh with very little grease.
Also I understand a really good Sushi place has ope... |
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nottinghillbilly |
Businesses & Services |
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01-11-2015, 09:07 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools
| I must confess I'm really anti stopping free swimming for over 60's.
For so many old people Swimming is the only kind of Cardio they can do.
Its low impact and a great form of excersise.
Also it gi... |
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nottinghillbilly |
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31-10-2015, 04:45 PM |
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