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Thread: Community Fibre Broadband.
Post: RE: Community Fibre Broadband.
| There is a difference between the space outside the curtilage of the property, to which you would normally have no rights, and the space within the curtilage of the property. Don't assume i lay claim... |
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19-10-2023, 09:43 AM |
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Thread: Capitol up for sale again
Post: RE: Capitol up for sale again
| Full of randoms tonight. It's packed. |
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BigED |
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14-10-2023, 09:00 PM |
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Thread: Capitol up for sale again
Post: RE: Capitol up for sale again
| Closing down Sunday 15 October. Get your cheapbeer and bad food while you can, and admire the amazing interior. Who knows if we'll ever get to see it again. Lovely building. I'm no fan of spoons but ... |
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BigED |
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06-10-2023, 09:08 AM |
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Thread: Community Fibre Broadband.
Post: RE: Community Fibre Broadband.
| It's additional to any lines you already have. And if there are no lines going across the front of your home and suddenly there are some, with no notice or consultation, you might feel a bit annoyed.... |
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BigED |
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06-10-2023, 09:05 AM |
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Thread: Community Fibre Broadband.
Post: RE: Community Fibre Broadband.
| Depending on where you are, CF MAY need to run cables arlt first-floor height from telegraph poles. These will cut across the front of your or your neighbours' properties. May not please your neighbou... |
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BigED |
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01-10-2023, 08:52 AM |
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Thread: Shannon's Garden Centre closing down
Post: Shannon's Garden Centre closing down
| Shannon's is closing down - in September if there is any stock left but things are going fast. 30% off, cash only.
Will be sad to see it go. 33 years in FH and one of the last decent sized independe... |
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BigED |
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25-08-2022, 12:55 PM |
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Thread: SE23 pubs - use them or lose them
Post: SE23 pubs - use them or lose them
| As if pubs weren't under enough of a threat already, the coronavirus pandemic has accelerated things dramatically.
In SE23, the Sylvan Posts has stayed shut, the Dartmouth Arms is apparently up for... |
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BigED |
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20-08-2020, 09:43 AM |
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Thread: Any launderettes open?
Post: RE: Any launderettes open?
| The Santaram laundrette on Brockley Rise is still open.
13 Brockley Rise, Forest Hill, London SE23 1JG
Near the junction of Stanstead Road and Cranston Rd/Brockley Rise.
I have to warn yout that ... |
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BigED |
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29-04-2020, 10:51 AM |
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Thread: Blythe Hill Tavern in top Irish Pubs in London
Post: RE: Blythe Hill Tavern in top Irish Pubs in London
| A fine pub, indeed. Great pub garden, extensive selection of cider and the best stout for miles. |
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BigED |
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29-07-2019, 02:09 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools
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BigED |
Businesses & Services |
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01-07-2019, 01:52 PM |
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Thread: elachi gone
Post: RE: elachi gone
| It all seems to have stalled at the new premises. But at the old Elachi site, the scaffolding and hoardings have gone up.
At the old site, there is also a planning application/change of use noti... |
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BigED |
Businesses & Services |
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01-07-2019, 01:49 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools
| Are there any more updates on the condition of FH pools and regarding the remedial plan? |
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BigED |
Businesses & Services |
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20-05-2019, 12:33 PM |
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Thread: The Hill, 45-47, Dartmouth Road, London
Post: RE: The Hill, 45-47, Dartmouth Road, London
| Really nobody knows? Oh well. It would be good to have a bit more quality competition in the local pub market. I don't want to see them closing down and turned into flats - far better that they are... |
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BigED |
Businesses & Services |
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20-05-2019, 12:25 PM |
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Thread: TfL reverses decision to close Honor Oak Park ticket office
Post: RE: TfL reverses decision to close Honor Oak Park ...
| Woo-hoo. Some good-ish news. We'll see what the detail suggests for ticket office staffing times. |
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BigED |
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25-04-2019, 05:48 PM |
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Thread: Aldi to take over the former Toys R Us store at Bell Green
Post: RE: Aldi to take over the former Toys R Us store a...
| Long article in The Guardian (well, on the website) yesterday about Aldi and how it crept up on the established UK supermarkets...
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2019/mar/05/long-read-aldi-di... |
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BigED |
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06-03-2019, 04:43 PM |
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Thread: No WaTeR
Post: RE: No WaTeR
| Sunday midday ish, there was a major leak on the south circular near Horniman (the same kind of area that bursts every few months - presumably a major weak area in the network as they seem to be forev... |
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BigED |
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28-01-2019, 07:15 PM |
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Thread: Aldi to take over the former Toys R Us store at Bell Green
Post: RE: Aldi to take over the former Toys R Us store a...
| No sign of any developments yet at the old Toys R Us store at Bell Green. Anyone have updates on this, Aldi or otherwise? |
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BigED |
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28-01-2019, 07:10 PM |
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Thread: elachi gone
Post: RE: elachi gone
| I was under the impression that Elachi was moving round the corner to take the Dewaniam site. There was a flurry of building work in the old Dewaniam premises towards the end of 2018 but it seems to ... |
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BigED |
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28-01-2019, 07:08 PM |
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Thread: Falcon in SE23
Post: RE: Falcon in SE23
| Well I hope the owls and falcons head over to the local allotments and try to keep down the local rat population. |
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BigED |
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24-01-2019, 05:59 PM |
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Thread: Christmas Tree Recycling Points
Post: RE: Christmas Tree Recycling Points
| On a related Christmas tree subject. Our tree turned out to be infested with giant conifer aphids - we only realised when we saw them crawling along the skirting board and then found they were in the... |
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BigED |
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03-01-2019, 01:15 PM |
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Thread: Recycling bins missing
Post: RE: Recycling bins missing
| We put numbers on our bins and still our grey bin went missing a year or so ago. I trailed round all the neighbouring streets looking for it to no avail. Ordered a replacement from the council and i... |
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BigED |
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12-12-2018, 11:50 AM |
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Thread: Home Accessories becomes Costa Coffee
Post: RE: Home Accessories to become Costa Coffee
| It does look a bit quiet, but that may be when I am going past. Maybe the footfall isn't quite what they thought it would be.
Anyone know what is happening with the rest of the old Home Accessorie... |
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BigED |
Businesses & Services |
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12-12-2018, 11:47 AM |
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Thread: Lost water pressure in Eliot Bank
Post: RE: Lost water pressure in Eliot Bank
| Water pressure seemed fine this morning in Perry Vale ward area.
You could try checking Thames Water's website for known problems before reporting it to them. |
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05-12-2018, 12:33 PM |
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Thread: Businesses on Stanstead Road / Brockley Rise
Post: Businesses on Stanstead Road / Brockley Rise
| This corner really needs to reach a critical mass of businesses that attract customers and survive more than a few weeks.
Anyone tried the new pizza place, PizzArte? I don't think SE23 is short o... |
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BigED |
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23-11-2018, 06:08 PM |
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Thread: Perry Vale Ward - low water pressure?
Post: RE: Perry Vale Ward - low water pressure?
| Yes - pressure was low yesterday. Seemed fine this morning. |
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BigED |
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23-11-2018, 06:02 PM |
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Thread: Proposed Conservation Area: Perry Vale ‘Christmas’ houses and further north
Post: RE: Proposed Conservation Area: Perry Vale ‘Christ...
| Genuinely interesting information in the documentation about the history of the Perry streets and the conservation area.
Consultation closes today so if you want your say, don't delay... |
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BigED |
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23-10-2018, 11:52 AM |
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Thread: Vintage fair, Sunday 21 Oct 2018, St Dunstan's College, Catford
Post: Vintage fair, Sunday 21 Oct 2018, St Dunstan's Col...
| Hello all
For those interested in vintage and mid-century furniture, homeware, clothing, etc., there is a vintage fair run by So Last Century taking place on Sunday 21 October 2018 at St. Dunstan's C... |
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BigED |
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19-10-2018, 12:31 PM |
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Thread: 66-room hotel planned for All Inn One site, Perry Vale
Post: RE: 66-room hotel planned for All Inn One site, Pe...
| I can't help but wonder about parking for both planned hotels. It's unlikely that they would have no space for parking but it's not clear from this concept picture where the cars would go. |
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BigED |
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11-10-2018, 12:11 PM |
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Thread: Dartmouth Road work contacts
Post: RE: Dartmouth Road work contacts
| I would have thought that the local councillors would be a good place to start. They are more likely to get a response from council officers and contractors than Joe Public. |
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11-10-2018, 12:08 PM |
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Thread: Bell Green retail park rat population booming
Post: RE: Bell Green retail park rat population booming
| Update. Reported via Fixmystreet. Sainsbury's have been in touch (very promptly). Feedback via Fixmystreet:
“Sainsbury have replied.The Rentokil pest contactors have confirmed the main reason fo... |
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BigED |
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20-08-2018, 12:26 PM |
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Thread: Bell Green retail park rat population booming
Post: RE: Bell Green retail park rat population booming
| Yes, I reported it via Fixmystreet. It comes under Lewisham. |
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BigED |
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15-08-2018, 03:04 PM |
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Thread: Bell Green retail park rat population booming
Post: Bell Green retail park rat population booming
| After a visit yesterday, my partner says that the rat population at Bell Green retail park is booming - particularly in the Sainsbury's car park, but they must be all around those parts. |
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15-08-2018, 11:08 AM |
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Thread: Dewaniam, Stanstead Road / Elachi
Post: Dewaniam, Stanstead Road / Elachi
| There has been a wholesale gutting of the former Dewaniam Indian restaurant on Stanstead Road. Anyone know what it is about? And is it related to the notices in the windows of Elachi Indian restaura... |
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BigED |
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13-08-2018, 02:13 PM |
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Thread: Domino's Pizza in Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Honor Oak Fish & Chip Shop to become Domino's ...
| Apart from the other local pizza dispensaries, possibly. SE23 does seem to be very well stocked for pizzas. |
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BigED |
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03-08-2018, 01:13 PM |
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Thread: Places showing the world cup semi final in SE23
Post: Places showing the world cup semi final in SE23
| Hello - any recommendations for places showing the England v Croatia semi final in SE23? Preferably somewhere with a big screen and good sight lines. Being seated not essential. Oh, and licensed pr... |
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BigED |
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11-07-2018, 02:20 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Assembly, come and meet the new Mayor
Post: RE: Forest Hill Assembly, come and meet the new Ma...
| Tonight... Tuesday 10 July... |
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BigED |
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10-07-2018, 01:13 PM |
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Thread: Burst water main - Stanstead Road?
Post: RE: Burst water main - Stanstead Road?
| Although there is no longer water flowing down the street, the roadworks (with no workers in sight, obviously) are still restricting traffic along the south circular, especially the stretch along Stan... |
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BigED |
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05-07-2018, 02:12 PM |
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Thread: Santander to close in Forest Hill
Post: RE: Santander to close in Forest Hill
| Annoying that FH has lost its "cluster" of two banks at pretty much the same time. The clusters of banks in Catford and Sydenham seem pretty much unaffected for now, but that is not much help if your... |
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05-07-2018, 02:09 PM |
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Thread: Burst water main - Stanstead Road?
Post: Burst water main - Stanstead Road?
| Any idea what has happened and where? Bus driver advised me to walk this morning as Stanstead Road was gridlocked following a burst water main. I walked to HOP so didn't get to see where the problem... |
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03-07-2018, 01:13 PM |
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Thread: Horniman Museum review in The Guardian website
Post: Horniman Museum review in The Guardian website
| Local fan reviews the Horniman...
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2018/jun/28/horniman-forest-hill-south-london-world-gallery-family |
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28-06-2018, 12:49 PM |
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Thread: Santander to close in Forest Hill
Post: RE: Santander to close in Forest Hill
| It did come around quickly. It's a shame they are both going at the same time - it would be good if there were at least one of the main banks with a physical presence in SE23. (I know there is the p... |
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BigED |
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27-06-2018, 01:58 PM |
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Thread: The Capitol - future plans?
Post: RE: The Capitol - future plans?
| Deafening silence. I assume nobody knows what is happening. The latest I can find is this CBRE/Savills brochure offering up a load of 'spoons pubs including Caps which is no. 13 in the link below.
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24-05-2018, 04:39 PM |
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Thread: Proposed Development at Portakabin Site, Waldram Crescent
Post: RE: Proposed Development at Portakabin Site, Waldr...
| From the Caerus website: "Caerus Developments is a privately owned property development and investment company specialising in residential led schemes within the M25."
Whatever they build there, it... |
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24-05-2018, 04:24 PM |
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Thread: Blythe Hill Fields Festival 2018 Sunday 1 July, 12 - 5pm
Post: Blythe Hill Fields Festival 2018 Sunday 1 July, 12...
| Blythe Hill Fields Festival is slightly later than in previous years (to avoid a clash with Lewisham People's Day)
Blythe Hill Fields Festival 2018
Sunday 1 July, 12 - 5pm
Further details (incl... |
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09-05-2018, 04:46 PM |
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Thread: Updates from your local police Safer Neighbourhood Team
Post: RE: Updates from your local police Safer Neighbour...
| Come back. We miss you. Even if it isn't really you. |
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09-05-2018, 04:41 PM |
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Thread: The Capitol - future plans?
Post: The Capitol - future plans?
| It's several months now since The Capitol was named as one of the pubs that JD Wetherspoon chain would be closing. Anyone know of the likely timing for this and, more importantly, whether there are a... |
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09-05-2018, 04:35 PM |
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Thread: Roadworks on Dartmouth Road - will they ever finish?
Post: RE: Roadworks on Dartmouth Road - will they ever f...
| Apparently Dartmouth Road re-opened this morning. Can anyone confirm that? The poor bus drivers will probably have to re-learn the route after being on diversion for so long. |
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04-05-2018, 10:15 AM |
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Thread: Roadworks on Dartmouth Road - will they ever finish?
Post: RE: Roadworks on Dartmouth Road - will they ever f...
| While I wholeheartedly encourage all those who are entitled to vote to exercise that right, most people will find it more productive to do so on Thursday, when polling stations are open. |
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01-05-2018, 05:06 PM |
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Thread: Roadworks on Dartmouth Road - will they ever finish?
Post: RE: Roadworks on Dartmouth Road - will they ever f...
| Anyone know if the resurfacing work has started in Dartmouth Road? It's May now - can anyone remember when the works started? It's starting to feel like they have always been there. |
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01-05-2018, 11:05 AM |
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Thread: Boy asking for sponsorship from Forest Hill Boys School
Post: RE: Boy asking for sponsorship from Forest Hill Bo...
| Seems like he has/they have been doing the rounds of houses in Kemble, Colfe, Loxton, Cibber and presumably other surrounding roads. If it were an official school event, there would be headed paper f... |
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01-05-2018, 11:03 AM |
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