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  Thread: East Dulwich Forum
Post: East Dulwich Forum

Does anyone know whether there's a problem with the EDF? For a couple of days now I haven't been able to get in. I either get "Forbidden you do not have permission..." etc if I go in via my Bookm...
christgill Wider Topics 2 5,569 14-03-2020, 10:32 PM
  Thread: Idris Elba in Rivoli Ballroom (BBC’s “Luther”)
Post: RE: Idris Elba in Rivoli Ballroom (BBC’s “Luther”)

It also popped up in BBC's drama "Informer" in November.
christgill SE23 Topics 1 3,910 07-01-2019, 09:39 PM
  Thread: Manor Mount one-way system
Post: RE: Manor Mount one-way system

Unless it's been rebuilt since we moved out of Manor Mount 18 months ago, the ambulance station only has one entrance/exit. And Manor Mount/Davids Road is definitely two-way between the two ends of...
christgill SE23 Topics 123 98,449 01-12-2016, 07:58 PM
  Thread: Boveney Road Residents Parking
Post: RE: Boveney Road Residents Parking

[quote]...paid through the Road vehicle tax fund...[/quote] Not since 1937 (and even then, not really...) [url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vehicle_Excise_Duty]Wikipedia (if you can believe it)...
christgill SE23 Topics 10 11,115 12-03-2016, 09:10 PM
  Thread: Local history question
Post: RE: Local history question

The 1914 Ordnance Survey map shows the building with the Stanstead Park Nursery behind. (The cross-hatched buildings are glass-houses.)[attachment=3854]
christgill SE23 Topics 19 19,702 19-11-2015, 07:03 PM
  Thread: Consultation on Controlled Parking Zone in Forest Hill
Post: RE: Consultation on Controlled Parking Zone in For...

[quote]...a parking permit which is normally free.[/quote] I think Lewisham charges at least £120 a year for residents' parking permits.
christgill SE23 Topics 127 123,290 06-10-2015, 09:15 PM
  Thread: Sainsbury's Forest Hill - Sunday Opening Hours
Post: RE: Sainsbury's Forest Hill - Sunday Opening Hours

There's Tesco Express on the corner of Honor Oak Road, the Co-Op on Waldram Park Road and even the little store just down the road from Sainsbury's - all open all day for last minute purchases. Unl...
christgill SE23 Topics 35 38,653 21-04-2015, 09:49 PM
  Thread: Pavement closed on London Road by Honor Oak Rd risk
Post: RE: Pavement closed on London Road by Honor Oak Rd...

[i][b]The pavement has partially reopened, leaving a short section closed where people are still walking on the main road.[/b][/i] Yes, as I drove down this morning there was a woman with a buggy r...
christgill SE23 Topics 8 10,238 16-04-2015, 07:19 PM
  Thread: Bus strike on Tuesday
Post: RE: Bus strike on Tuesday

As well as the various "Countdown" apps available for your phone, I find this website quite valuable - it lets you see where the buses are on your route in real time. Note that you can change the b...
christgill SE23 Topics 12 11,576 13-01-2015, 07:50 PM
  Thread: Drain smell in Forest Hill
Post: RE: Drain smell in Forest Hill

Would it be related to this..? http://www.se23.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=10645 (and the thread to which that thread links...)
christgill SE23 Topics 6 7,883 19-12-2014, 10:19 PM
  Thread: Does anyone know the Kiddles of Manor Mount?
Post: Does anyone know the Kiddles of Manor Mount?

Are you (or do you know) the Kiddles of Manor Mount. We have a Christmas card with the wrong house number on it (and no postcode). Please PM me if you can help.
christgill SE23 Topics 0 3,985 16-12-2014, 05:55 PM
  Thread: Just a warning: Faulty traffic light on Devonshire/London Rd intersection.
Post: RE: Just a warning: Faulty traffic light on Devons...

Actually, looking more closely this morning I see that the louvre isn't missing - just badly adjusted...
christgill SE23 Topics 4 6,651 11-09-2014, 11:13 AM
  Thread: Just a warning: Faulty traffic light on Devonshire/London Rd intersection.
Post: RE: Just a warning: Faulty traffic light on Devons...

I eventually got to see the light in question yesterday evening. It's not part of the group controlling traffic on the South Circular travelling up past the station but is, in fact, one of a pair of ...
christgill SE23 Topics 4 6,651 11-09-2014, 08:43 AM
  Thread: 36 Honor Oak Road (ex Hamilton Lodge Care Home)
Post: RE: 36 Honor Oak Road (ex Hamilton Lodge Care Home...

[quote]...we have another Sainsbury’s Local on (Honor Oak Rd)and a Co-op (Stanstead Rd) - Cllr Paul Upex[/quote] That's Honor Oak PARK actually. [quote]Aren't the Tesco Express and the 'Co-Op' a...
christgill SE23 Topics 224 190,930 26-08-2014, 04:47 PM
  Thread: The man who posted himself
Post: RE: The man who posted himself

An article on the Sydenham and Forest Hill Local History blog (http://sydenhamforesthillhistory.blogspot.co.uk/2008/11/w-reginald-bray-autograph-king.html) says he moved to 135 Devonshire Road. Fro...
christgill SE23 Topics 3 5,565 22-08-2014, 09:38 AM
  Thread: Stabbing in Devonshire Road
Post: RE: Stabbing in Devonshire Road

[quote]This is what the Evening Standard has http://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/man...84080.html[/quote] Yes, I saw that... usefully illustrated with a photo of the short section of Devonshire...
christgill SE23 Topics 5 10,331 21-08-2014, 08:21 PM
  Thread: That thing opposite Sainsburys?
Post: RE: That thing opposite Sainsburys?

Further investigation shows that some "piling and ground beams" work was started in March 2011 - presumably to prevent the planning permission from lapsing. It's interesting to see that access will...
christgill SE23 Topics 8 9,120 04-08-2014, 04:47 PM
  Thread: That thing opposite Sainsburys?
Post: RE: That thing opposite Sainsburys?

I only skimmed the Decision document, Michael, but it appears that the consent lapsed 3 years ago (unless it's been renewed somehow, somewhere?)
christgill SE23 Topics 8 9,120 04-08-2014, 04:25 PM
  Thread: Planning Application: M&Co to become a Morrisons Local?
Post: RE: M&Co to become a Morrisons Local

Wow, I note on that Licensing spreadsheet that Sainsbury's on London Road have a 24-hour off-license. I never knew that!
christgill SE23 Topics 141 164,405 24-07-2014, 07:56 PM
  Thread: Planning Application: M&Co to become a Morrisons Local?
Post: RE: M&Co to become a Morrisons Local

[quote] It is an offence knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with an application. The maximum fine for which a person is liable on summary conviction for the offence is £5...
christgill SE23 Topics 141 164,405 17-07-2014, 05:37 PM
  Thread: Life in SE23 - Shops
Post: RE: From the Forest

Food Hygiene Rating of 2 (October 2013)... Perhaps they're having a clean up!
christgill SE23 Topics 177 111,659 12-06-2014, 09:32 PM
  Thread: Sad demise of the car park kebab shop
Post: RE: Sad demise of the car park kebab shop

The Jolly Bee fish and chip shop opposite the station (with a current FSA Hygiene Rating of 5) has now started offering shish kebabs. I haven't tried the kebabs myself yet, but I'm planning on giving...
christgill SE23 Topics 27 27,633 07-06-2014, 09:37 PM
  Thread: Fallen lamppost on South Circular
Post: RE: Fallen lamppost on South Circular

...but the old stump is still there.
christgill SE23 Topics 12 11,702 10-04-2014, 06:40 PM
  Thread: Junction of London Road and Honor Oak Road
Post: RE: London Road Junction with Honor Oak Road

[quote]Posted by Loncdl - 15-01-2014 10:06 PM ...while the lights for the right hand turn from London Rd on to Honor Oak Rd are almost universally ignored - doubtless because they always seem to be o...
christgill SE23 Topics 58 53,790 08-04-2014, 11:45 AM
  Thread: Fallen lamppost on South Circular
Post: RE: Fallen lamppost on South Circular

New lamp post going up, even as I post...
christgill SE23 Topics 12 11,702 08-04-2014, 11:26 AM