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Thread: Forest Hill Pools Post: Timetable for new pools
We recently received a copy of the timetable of classes for the soon be opened pools, and I was EXTREMELY dismayed to notice that all the Aqua classes are scheduled in the daytime making them impossib... |
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05-06-2012, 09:45 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pools Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools
We Got it through the letterbox I believe.
I feel very strongly that we need to contact Fusion and let them know that we are less than satisfied with the timetable-It seems rediculous that I shall ha... |
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06-06-2012, 10:11 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pools Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools
Yes I heard back about swimming lessons and have booked them.
Cant wait!!!! |
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18-07-2012, 09:49 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pools Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools
It is true to say that there only seems to be one person who can take telephone enquiries about Forest Hill pools, It took me about a week and then I managed to get things sorted. And in her defence s... |
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20-07-2012, 11:33 AM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pools Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools
Well I have a swimming lesson booked for next Friday so I'm assuming it will be open then:confused: |
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28-07-2012, 03:33 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pools Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools
Just heard from Fusion that my swimming lesson will not be happening tomorrow due to pool not being ready.
no new date given:( |
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02-08-2012, 11:06 AM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pools Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools
Its not great is it? I only heard yesterday that my lesson booked for today wouldnt be happening, and that was after I sent an email enquiring as to whether it would be happening.
I've had to make ar... |
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03-08-2012, 08:08 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pools Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools
Yes , I second that,:thumbup: |
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10-08-2012, 07:14 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pools Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools
Oh! And to add insult to injury I finally got a call today telling me my lesson wouldnt be happening this evening, when my lessons were due to start last Friday, and as I previously mentioned if I had... |
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10-08-2012, 07:21 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pools Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools
begs the question..... why the hell did Lewisham give them the contract to run the pools.?
Its just worrying that there is no signage on the actual building giving any indication of even what month t... |
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11-08-2012, 11:53 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pools Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools
I had a call from someone at Forest Hill pools saying the builders haven't handed over the building to Fusion yet and they're looking at first week in October for commencement of lessons.. |
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22-08-2012, 06:57 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pools Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools
well said rhsdunlop, us moaning on here probably wont make much difference but surely if the aggrieved parties vent to Lewisham then perhaps they will keep an eye on how the place is actually run.
Ha... |
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03-09-2012, 07:16 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pools Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools
I visited the pools for the first time today and was very impressed with the cleanliness and friendliness of the staff on duty.
My only negative comments are;
The Showers are really really pitiful... |
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24-09-2012, 07:08 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pools Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools
Good idea, I'll check for a feedback form next time I visit.:thumbup: |
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24-09-2012, 09:37 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pools Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools
Yes! Poppy,
I just think I had bad luck with a particularly grumpy swimmer,
please dont let it put you off.
The pools are for everyone, and how can we be expected to improve if we dont get in and ... |
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24-09-2012, 11:27 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pools Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools
Any update from my boyfriend who has swum there a few times now. The lane ropes aren't anti-wave- the small rotating plastic wheels- so it can get quite choppy in there. Also there are no "speed" desi... |
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02-10-2012, 08:01 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pools Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools
I am an adult booked in for swimming lessons at FH pools.
When I realised the pools were opening and I hadnt had a new date finalised for my lessons I emailed Sian Ahearne The head coach who I had be... |
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02-10-2012, 11:42 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pools Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools
PS.
Tis true to say they badly need the anti wave ropes.
And as I previously mentioned-having already experienced 'pool rage' from a woman peed off by my snails pace attempted swim they REALLY REALL... |
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02-10-2012, 11:47 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pools Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools
If I'm honest I was so put out and unnerved by the 'lane rage' I experienced that I haven't been back since, despite needing the excersize and practise:( |
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04-10-2012, 12:00 AM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pools Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools
I agree that it is a wonderful facility.
Plus points are that my experience with the staff on site (ok so I've only been once) was that they were polite and friendly.
Also the Cafe is lovely and ditto... |
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06-10-2012, 07:53 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pools Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools
[quote]I don't have a power shower at home and I expect showers in a swimming pool to provide enough water for a wash and hairwash with shower gel and shampoo! I think these must use more water in the... |
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07-10-2012, 09:23 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pools Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools
Update from the boyfriend:
Showers are now up to "normal"
And, yes, the lanes have speeds on them and this is working:thumbsup: |
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11-10-2012, 06:17 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pools Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools
good review!
`Thanks for posting....it makes me realise how lucky we are to have a brand new spotlessly clean pool.
I used to take lessons at Porchester baths in Queensway, and let me tell you, It w... |
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18-10-2012, 09:30 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pools Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools
Yes, they DO now have anti-wave ropes!
it makes a huge difference.
Its nice to actually feel someone is listening.
Ditto the speed lanes make swimming a much less stressful experience.:thumbsup: |
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22-10-2012, 07:05 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pools Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools
Well, I had my first lesson (adult learner) on Friday evening and was very happy with the enthusiastic and excellent young instructor.
The showers were tons better, and my only criticism's would be t... |
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14-10-2012, 09:57 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pools Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools
It feels so good to actually be taken notice of does'nt it??!!!:) |
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27-10-2012, 03:43 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pools Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools
I'm with Carole, It would be fantastic to have a 'wimpy adults' slot as like her, I am unable to go out of my depth but the learner pool really is too shallow for adults to get a good swim in.[/i] |
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20-11-2012, 09:23 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pools Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools
I'm doing the adult lessons, but it takes a while to learn to feel confident out of ones depth, so I really wouldnt dare go more than halfway down the length of the pool without my instructor nearby.:... |
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22-11-2012, 12:01 AM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pools Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools
As a fellow non-length swimmer (I cant yet swim out of my depth) I chose to swim in the lane but only do half a length then turn round and go back, It equates to roughly the same distance as a width.
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13-12-2012, 12:01 AM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pools Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools
Evening aquafit!!!!!
great news!
thanks for info:thumbsup: |
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01-01-2013, 09:33 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pools Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools
Has anyone else noticed the distinct lack of cleaning staff in the general changing area and toilets? In my old pool there was often a cleaner to be found mopping and disinfecting the floors and check... |
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06-05-2013, 11:25 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pools Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools
I am of the mindset that if a place is well maintained then people will treat it with respect.
a full time cleaner is surely not that expensive and I would be happy to pay a little more per visit to ... |
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14-05-2013, 07:13 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pools Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools
May i just say that the showers are so ineffectual and often at a rubbish temperature that I doubt they clean off any pre-swim grime.:( |
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14-05-2013, 07:26 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pools Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools
Do you think anyone from the pools reads this? Any way we can make our feelings known to create changes?
Surely they could do it on a trail basis ( the adult only swim for over18's that is)
For a fe... |
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30-07-2013, 08:11 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pools Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools
I love the pools, however as I believe I have previously mentioned I do find the raucous groups of teens in the wide lane of the large pool off putting, and as a nervous swimmer I also find it intimid... |
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29-07-2013, 11:05 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pools Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools
I've P.M'd Fusion and asked them to check out the recent posts.
Lets hope we get a response. |
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30-07-2013, 10:46 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pools Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools
Love it!!!!:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: |
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31-07-2013, 08:37 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pools Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools
May I add that I believe that the "Women Only' sessions are probably to allow Muslim women a chance to use the pool.
Which is only fair |
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13-08-2013, 10:03 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pools Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools
Having visited a pool a few times during the summer holidays and I am finding the changing rooms less pleasant that usual. I can understand that everything gets wet and the less regular swimmers might... |
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14-08-2013, 08:01 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pools Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools
Really dismayed Friday evening when my OH came to meet me at the pool at 7.30pm for our customary friday evening joint swim, to be told [b]There is no longer any general swim on Friday evening[/b] the... |
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07-09-2013, 07:54 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pools Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools
Yes-the cleanliness of the changing rooms is an ongoing bone of contention.
But I'd even stop moaning about that if I could get to use the pool!
It makes me wonder if Fusion think the demographic of... |
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08-09-2013, 08:30 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pools Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools
Yeah, I'd agree with the choppy waters! |
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20-09-2013, 12:07 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pools Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools
I must say I always feel really self conscious about the people on the cardio machines gazing down at me flapping around in the pool.
I dont understand why they don't have the machines facing the tv s... |
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19-09-2013, 09:44 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pools Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools
Getting a bit bored with moaning about the pools but here we go.
Tonight my other half and I fancied going for a swim, we checked the online timetable and it appeared that although one lane in the la... |
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23-09-2013, 08:04 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pools Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools
Perhaps the pools should post a link on this forum when they change the pool timetable.
We've been caught out quite a few times turning up to swim only to find its water hockey/school swim etc etc... |
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24-11-2013, 11:45 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pools Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools
agreed!
This timetable is so confusing! |
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10-12-2013, 11:43 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pools Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools
Muddy footprints don't bother me, but i regular find smell of urine in changing cubicle, crisps on floor, old bits of food.
And the ladies toilets poolside are usually smelly dirty and lacking in pap... |
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12-12-2013, 05:14 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pools Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools
My ongoing beef is still with the noticeable lack or rather absence of any visible cleaning staff. at Beckenham there always seems to be someone cleaning and mopping.
Also the state of the ladies loos... |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pools Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools - PAYG Group Exercise
I'be been to Aqua classes and Zumba on a PAYG basis and never been turned away from either even though they've been far from empty. |
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30-01-2014, 01:50 AM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pools Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools
The ladies Loos are always as described in the above post.
I find the lifeguards often a bit disinterested.
There was one incredible guy but he seems to have gone now.
I wish the pools were better ... |
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