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  Thread: Life in SE23 - Shops
Post: RE: Increase in business rates for independent sho...

I think the point is that the savings for businesses are coming from local government, not central government. And unless Lewisham Council is suddenly on the receiving end of some central government ...
BigED SE23 Topics 177 113,017 17-03-2016, 10:49 AM
  Thread: Forest Hill Library - Proposed Cut to Funding
Post: RE: Forest Hill Library - Proposed Cut to Funding

How is membership going to work? I'm not yet a member but would like to join. Would it be better to do so before the changeover or wait for the community re-opening? thanks BigED
BigED SE23 Topics 159 131,442 03-10-2016, 02:22 PM
  Thread: Life in SE23 - Eateries
Post: RE: Life in SE23 - Eateries

Two Spoons has a good selection of gin and tonics/gin cocktails. Not cheap (though not exorbitant either) but good quality and made with skill and care by an experienced cocktail mixer. The only ann...
BigED Businesses & Services 122 115,495 23-08-2017, 06:23 PM
  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.
BigED SE23 Topics 70 62,490 09-05-2018, 04:41 PM
  Thread: Updates from your local police Safer Neighbourhood Team
Post: RE: Updates from your local police Safer Neighbour...

Morning Sarge - long time no post. Has anything been happening locally with the boys and girls in blue? Maybe whoever pastes our local rozzers' updates here could do an update - it is useful to ...
BigED SE23 Topics 70 62,490 15-03-2018, 11:45 AM
  Thread: Updates from your local police Safer Neighbourhood Team
Post: RE: Updates from your local police Safer Neighbour...

Thanks for the updates. Can you let us know about recent muggings/robberies in or around the Trilby Road/Sunderland Road alley? And also any plans to improve security there - CCTV, improved light...
BigED SE23 Topics 70 62,490 12-02-2018, 11:34 AM
  Thread: Updates from your local police Safer Neighbourhood Team
Post: RE: Updates from your local police Safer Neighbour...

Hello Sgt Biddle Interested to see about your local policing work in line with neighbourhood priorities. A neighbourhood priority for me is to find out whether there have, or have not, been recent...
BigED SE23 Topics 70 62,490 05-02-2018, 05:48 PM
  Thread: Updates from your local police Safer Neighbourhood Team
Post: RE: Updates from your local police Safer Neighbour...

Good work. On the basis that maybe you read these posts and respond to them, can you let us know anything about reported muggings/robberies taking place on or around the footpath between Trilby Roa...
BigED SE23 Topics 70 62,490 29-01-2018, 02:47 PM
  Thread: Updates from your local police Safer Neighbourhood Team
Post: RE: Updates from your local police Safer Neighbour...

Hello Sgt Biddle I've heard reports of muggings on the footpath between the top of Trilby Road/Shipman Road and Sunderland Road/South Road - do you know whether these are recent muggings or old one...
BigED SE23 Topics 70 62,490 04-01-2018, 06:29 PM
  Thread: Updates from your local police Safer Neighbourhood Team
Post: RE: Updates from your local police Safer Neighbour...

Thanks, SgtB, Before you head off to court, or maybe when you get back, could you please update us on recent muggings/robberies in/around the Trilby Road/Sunderland Road alley? And also on any plan...
BigED SE23 Topics 70 62,490 15-02-2018, 12:49 PM
  Thread: Updates from your local police Safer Neighbourhood Team
Post: RE: Updates from your local police Safer Neighbour...

Hello Sgt Biddle - are you able to provide any information on reported muggings in or around the footpath between Sunderland Rd and Trilby Rd? Thanks BigED
BigED SE23 Topics 70 62,490 08-01-2018, 06:43 PM
  Thread: Updates from your local police Safer Neighbourhood Team
Post: RE: Updates from your local police Safer Neighbour...

Yes, Thanks for updating here. Can you give any information on muggings/robberies on or around the footpath between Trilby Road and Sunderland Road? thanks BigED
BigED SE23 Topics 70 62,490 18-01-2018, 02:06 PM
  Thread: Volunteers needed for Forest Hill Library
Post: RE: Volunteers needed for Forest Hill Library

Hello P1971 You could try contacting angela (at) semagazines.co.uk and ask to write a short piece to put in SE23 magazine. It's delivered free across a fair chunk of FH and HO and is the kind of c...
BigED SE23 Topics 64 52,881 25-02-2016, 02:17 PM
  Thread: Volunteers needed for Forest Hill Library
Post: RE: Volunteers needed for Forest Hill Library

it is the lack of traffic on this forum that made me suggest an additional approach. Two low key approaches are better than one. But by all means give up. P1971 - happy to try to broker something ...
BigED SE23 Topics 64 52,881 25-02-2016, 03:39 PM
  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.
BigED SE23 Topics 29 27,620 04-05-2018, 10:15 AM
  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.
BigED SE23 Topics 29 27,620 01-05-2018, 05:06 PM
  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.
BigED SE23 Topics 29 27,620 01-05-2018, 11:05 AM
  Thread: Roadworks on Dartmouth Road - will they ever finish?
Post: RE: Roadworks on Dartmouth Road - will they ever f...

According to a post on the EDForum about the 176/197 routes (and by implication, the 122 as well), "[TFL] expect the routes to return to normal running at 10AM next Saturday (28th)." I think we've ...
BigED SE23 Topics 29 27,620 23-04-2018, 04:43 PM
  Thread: Roadworks on Dartmouth Road - will they ever finish?
Post: RE: Roadworks on Dartmouth Road - will they ever f...

The TFL website doesn't show any roadworks at all on Dartmouth Road and no disruption to bus routes 122, 197, 176. Unless the work was completed overnight (anyone know?), don't rely on the tfl site t...
BigED SE23 Topics 29 27,620 12-04-2018, 05:27 PM
  Thread: Roadworks on Dartmouth Road - will they ever finish?
Post: RE: Roadworks on Dartmouth Road - will they ever f...

Still closed but TFL now saying Saturday 7 April, i.e. tomorrow. "Routes 122 176 and 197 are diverted until 7th April due to the closure of Dartmouth Road to facilitate works carried out by Thames ...
BigED SE23 Topics 29 27,620 06-04-2018, 11:14 AM
  Thread: Roadworks on Dartmouth Road - will they ever finish?
Post: RE: Roadworks on Dartmouth Road - will they ever f...

Apologies for the rant As of last night (26 March) the Dartmouth Road works were still not finished and didn't look like they would be finished today. I know there were some days lost to inclement...
BigED SE23 Topics 29 27,620 27-03-2018, 12:46 PM
  Thread: Roadworks on Dartmouth Road - will they ever finish?
Post: RE: Roadworks on Dartmouth Road - will they ever f...

Looks like TFL have updated their information. They are now saying 30 March, which is Good Friday. We'll see. https://tfl.gov.uk/bus/status/?input=122&lineIds=122&&direction=outbound DARTMOUTH...
BigED SE23 Topics 29 27,620 27-03-2018, 12:49 PM
  Thread: Roadworks on Dartmouth Road - will they ever finish?
Post: Roadworks on Dartmouth Road - will they ever finis...

Is there a genuine end date for the Dartmouth Road chaos? I appreciate that an inch and a half of snow and some icy weather will have hampered things but it has been a few weeks now. Anyone able to ...
BigED SE23 Topics 29 27,620 07-03-2018, 01:36 PM
  Thread: Roadworks on Dartmouth Road - will they ever finish?
Post: RE: Roadworks on Dartmouth Road - will they ever f...

Thanks - so all back to normal by Sunday then? The residents of Dartmouth Road can start getting their regular dose of pollutants once again. And more importantly, I won't get caught out so often by...
BigED SE23 Topics 29 27,620 09-03-2018, 03:04 PM
  Thread: Advice about moving to Forest Hill
Post: RE: Advice about moving to Forest Hill

My relatives put their child down for their preferred (and nearest) primary school, along with another five (and they ended up having named the six closest to where they lived). And then they got off...
BigED SE23 Topics 22 22,314 17-01-2017, 02:22 PM
  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 ...
BigED SE23 Topics 21 10,206 06-10-2023, 09:08 AM
  Thread: Capitol up for sale again
Post: RE: Capitol up for sale again

Full of randoms tonight. It's packed.
BigED SE23 Topics 21 10,206 14-10-2023, 09:00 PM
  Thread: Fortnightly bin collections
Post: RE: Fortnightly bin collections

Thanks, Samuelsen. We got one of the lovely (not) caddies. Presumably the food waste bins are for weekly collection, is that right? And are Lewisham's contractors taking the green recycling bins...
BigED SE23 Topics 20 18,911 31-08-2017, 02:24 PM
  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.
BigED Businesses & Services 20 24,888 03-08-2018, 01:13 PM
  Thread: No water in SE23
Post: RE: No water in SE23

Oh no. Water was fine in SE23 2E last night and this morning. Should have filled up a few pans of water just in case.
BigED SE23 Topics 13 13,083 06-03-2018, 03:50 PM
  Thread: No water in SE23
Post: RE: No water SE23 3A

We had water at about 8.45 this morning, between Perry Vale and the South Circular - SE23 2E. We'll see if anything is left when I get home.
BigED SE23 Topics 13 13,083 05-03-2018, 12:31 PM
  Thread: Fusion - Forest Hill swimming pool
Post: Fusion - Forest Hill swimming pool

By the reports on another local forum, the replacement of Fusion as the operator of East Dulwich Baths has coincided with an improvement in cleanliness of the water, pool surround and changing rooms. ...
BigED Businesses & Services 13 12,636 05-09-2016, 05:25 PM
  Thread: Fusion - Forest Hill swimming pool
Post: RE: Fusion - Forest Hill swimming pool

Shame - FH pool is much more convenient than Glass Mill for me - but cleanliness and basic hygiene are quite important to me. Does Lewisham Fusion membership let you use any of the pools in the borou...
BigED Businesses & Services 13 12,636 08-09-2016, 11:49 AM
  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...
BigED Businesses & Services 13 18,731 12-12-2018, 11:47 AM
  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...
BigED SE23 Topics 13 3,592 19-10-2023, 09:43 AM
  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...
BigED SE23 Topics 13 3,592 01-10-2023, 08:52 AM
  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....
BigED SE23 Topics 13 3,592 06-10-2023, 09:05 AM
  Thread: Planning application to convert Forest Hill Co-op to a hotel
Post: RE: Planning application to convert Forest Hill Co...

Really? I would have thought that putting a primary school there would result in the stunted physical and intellectual growth of local children with no choice but to inhale the fumes from the south c...
BigED SE23 Topics 12 13,474 06-03-2018, 03:48 PM
  Thread: Planning application to convert Forest Hill Co-op to a hotel
Post: RE: Planning application to convert Forest Hill Co...

Presumably parking space would be a big issue - depends how big the hotel is. The Harvester site in SE22 was the perfect site for a pub/eatery. Until it went afire. Anyone would think the owners don...
BigED SE23 Topics 12 13,474 13-02-2018, 04:28 PM
  Thread: Planning application to convert Forest Hill Co-op to a hotel
Post: RE: Planning application to convert Forest Hill Co...

oh yeah. Lewisham. I've got an idea. Why not turn the telephone exchange into a hotel? Is the exchange used for anything or is it just empty?
BigED SE23 Topics 12 13,474 13-02-2018, 05:08 PM
  Thread: Planning application to convert Forest Hill Co-op to a hotel
Post: RE: Planning application to convert Forest Hill Co...

thanks. I'll be stuck for picking up a pint of milk.
BigED SE23 Topics 12 13,474 13-02-2018, 02:54 PM
  Thread: Santander to close in Forest Hill
Post: RE: Santander to close in Forest Hill

Does that leave Barclays as the only bank with a branch left in SE23?
BigED SE23 Topics 12 14,125 04-01-2018, 01:24 PM
  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...
BigED SE23 Topics 12 14,125 05-07-2018, 02:09 PM
  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...
BigED SE23 Topics 12 14,125 27-06-2018, 01:58 PM
  Thread: Public transport route FH to Bloomsbury?
Post: RE: Public transport route FH to Bloomsbury?

Thanks JRW and Poppy9560 - I'm between TCR and Goodge Street stations so the Warren Street and Euston Square options don't really work for me, though they may do for others - and they do at least give...
BigED SE23 Topics 10 9,637 06-03-2018, 03:54 PM
  Thread: Public transport route FH to Bloomsbury?
Post: RE: Public transport route FH to Bloomsbury?

If you aren't interested in the route between FH and Bloomsbury, spare yourself from reading any further. It really is a niche interest. OK, I can now announce the results. IF everything is run...
BigED SE23 Topics 10 9,637 02-03-2018, 11:37 AM
  Thread: Public transport route FH to Bloomsbury?
Post: RE: Public transport route FH to Bloomsbury?

Thanks Sherwood and rbmartin. The 176 would be fine if it were not for the snail's pace, likewise the 171. I like the idea of the Elizabeth line interchange but I will probably be finished in Bloo...
BigED SE23 Topics 10 9,637 04-01-2018, 06:23 PM
  Thread: Public transport route FH to Bloomsbury?
Post: Public transport route FH to Bloomsbury?

Need to go to some meetings in Bloomsbury, between Tottenham Court Road and Goodge St stations. Anyone know a reasonably quick route? I'm guessing it'll be FH to London Bridge then another train to ...
BigED SE23 Topics 10 9,637 04-01-2018, 01:07 PM
  Thread: Barclays to close
Post: RE: Barclays to close

It's true, you could use the Post Office for some basic banking, but it isn't the same as having a bank branch in Forest Hill. It's a bit rubbish that Santander and Barclay'ss are going in quick succ...
BigED SE23 Topics 8 8,831 19-03-2018, 04:31 PM
  Thread: Devonshire Road "spooky" house new residents?
Post: RE: Devonshire Road "spooky" house new residents?

That does sound like a lot of money. Don't they know the housing market is in reverse? Maybe it wasn't when they first thought of auctioning it off. Heaven forbid that they should be greedy or anyt...
BigED SE23 Topics 8 10,429 15-03-2018, 10:47 AM
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