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Thread: Euro 2016 Big Screens?
Post: RE: Euro 2016 Big Screens?
| I'll be going to The Bird in Hand, much improved and cheap drinks. I prefer a proper pub for these sorts of things. It's not one of my usual hangouts |
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11-06-2016, 01:35 PM |
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Thread: Carpenter
Post: Carpenter
| Hi,
Need skirting boards fitting through out the house. Can anyone recommend a good carpenter?
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31-05-2016, 07:44 AM |
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Thread: Dog Attack 05/02
Post: RE: Dog Attack 05/02
| I think I may be the owner of one of the dogs Snazy refers to. My dog is half Bull Dog and couldn't fight his way out of a paper bag.
I've seen the other guy with the muzzled dog on the lead a few ... |
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13-04-2016, 11:39 AM |
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Thread: Square Oak Dining Table
Post: Square Oak Dining Table
| Reluctantly selling my dining table. Bought from House of Fraser 5 years ago. Measures 1100 x 1100. Very good condition. £150 |
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29-11-2015, 11:22 AM |
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Thread: Plumber recommendation
Post: Plumber recommendation
| Hi,
Anyone got a good recommendation for a plumber? would need to be qualified to move boiler etc.
thanks |
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08-10-2015, 01:17 PM |
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Thread: Dodgy Duo Lurking Around Forest Hill
Post: RE: Dodgy Duo Lurking Around Forest Hill
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14-09-2015, 12:46 PM |
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Thread: Dodgy Duo Lurking Around Forest Hill
Post: RE: Dodgy Duo in and around Kilmorie Road!
| Same boys tried to take a moped from Sunderland Rd yesterday, both dark short hair, slightly longer on top. One boy bigger than the other. |
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08-09-2015, 07:54 AM |
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Thread: Gym at Forest Hill Pool
Post: RE: Gym at Forest Hill Pool
| I've been with Energie for years and really like it. My wife was with FHP, but moved to Energie, she thought it was too busy and not very clean. |
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26-07-2015, 01:01 PM |
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Thread: Life in SE23 - Shops
Post: RE: Italian Deli on Dartmouth Road
| Tried Il Mirto for the first time today (because of this thread). Lovely ice cream. As someone mentioned earlier, I think more decent shops is what that stretch of Dartmouth Rd needs to improve footfa... |
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Herbert |
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25-07-2015, 04:34 PM |
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Thread: Life in SE23 - Shops
Post: RE: Italian Deli on Dartmouth Road
| Is this Forest Hill's version of the Glasgow Ice Cream Wars of the 1980's :) |
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Herbert |
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22-07-2015, 08:03 AM |
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Thread: Pedder & Co advertisement boards
Post: RE: Pedder & Co advertisement boards
| I hate this trend of estate agents advertising off the back of school events. It makes the area look scruffy. Pedder seem to be the worse culprits. Also leaving signs up well after properties let or a... |
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21-06-2015, 10:25 AM |
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Thread: Crime Alert Message - robbery between Sunderland Road and Trilby Road
Post: RE: Crime Alert Message - robbery between Sunderla...
| Phil,
I think "Avoid walking the streets or using public transport alone at night", is difficult to misinterpret.
Just for the record, I've only seen police officers once in Forest Hill (during... |
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01-12-2014, 05:01 PM |
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Thread: Darkened underpass
Post: RE: Darkened underpass
| Sorry, been away and late on this thread.
I tried that and nothing got done.
Is it something FHS would get involved with? i'd happily give a hour up early morning once every few months to help c... |
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20-11-2014, 06:53 PM |
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Thread: Railway Telegraph
Post: RE: Railway Telegraph
| What is "Normcore"?
Anyway, back to the subject.
Went in for the first time on Tuesday off the back of this thread. Had some really nice food, chicken and chorizo burger and a mushroom and ches... |
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23-10-2014, 11:36 AM |
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Thread: Forest Hill article in The London Economic
Post: RE: Forest Hill article in The London Economic
| India Gate under the new owners is excellent, as good as I've had anywhere. Love babur, but not exactly your average curry house. |
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02-10-2014, 01:10 PM |
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Thread: Dog Walker
Post: Dog Walker
| Hi All,
I'm looking for a reliable dog walker and/or occasional dog sitter. Please PM me if interested or know of anyone who may be.
Thanks |
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23-07-2014, 08:46 PM |
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Thread: Planning Application: M&Co to become a Morrisons Local?
Post: RE: M&Co to become a Morrisons Local
| Agree, too many grocers already. |
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Herbert |
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12-07-2014, 08:17 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Station Subway
Post: RE: Forest Hill Station Subway
| The panels are also dirty and haven't been cleaned for 6 months. I reported it on Love Lewisham but nothing was done. Shame they spent a significant amount on money and this is the outcome. |
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17-04-2014, 03:49 PM |
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Thread: Where did you live before you came to SE23?
Post: RE: Where did you live before you came to SE23?
| Hi Nomadic,
The property looks reasonably priced. I live extremely close, my wife has no problem with the walk home (about 10 minutes). I think it's a great little area. |
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Herbert |
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19-09-2013, 01:59 PM |
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Thread: Where did you live before you came to SE23?
Post: RE: Where did you live before you came to SE23?
| Nomadic, I heard the Trilby Rd property went for well over the guide price (as others seem to have). It also needs a lot of money spending on it
Anyway, I lived in Fulham, Richmond and Wimbledon be... |
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Herbert |
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18-09-2013, 10:53 PM |
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Thread: Devonshire Rd under water
Post: RE: Devonshire Rd under water
| I think the two shop fronts that Shutter Art would make the most impact to the town centre aesthetics are W H Smith's and the Laundrette. I'm not sure if/how FHS have/could try and engage each party.
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04-09-2013, 09:42 AM |
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Thread: Devonshire Rd under water
Post: RE: Devonshire Rd under water
| Good work. Hopefully more shutter art will appear, I think it really improves the aesthetics of the area. I'd also like to see the art reflect the shop (i.e like the Butchery). |
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03-09-2013, 09:55 AM |
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Thread: Shops, pubs, restaurants, etc
Post: RE: Local businesses
| I haven't bought meat from anywhere else since we moved back to the area. I'm not sure I could go back to buying from Sainsbury's. A real asset to the area. |
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Herbert |
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20-08-2013, 08:50 PM |
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Thread: Advertising hoarding outside Paddy Power - not a good advertisement
Post: RE: Not a good advertisement
| Good work, I'd noticed it recently myself. |
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06-08-2013, 09:30 PM |
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Thread: House prices in Forest Hill - are they *definitely* on the up?
Post: RE: House prices in Forest Hill - are they *defini...
| I think there are large variations depending on the areas within Forest Hill. Prices have gone up over 50% for the same properties on the roads around me in the 5 Years i've been in FH. |
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Herbert |
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06-08-2013, 10:51 AM |
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Thread: Planning: 2-4 London Road FH (Launderette)
Post: RE: Planning: 2-4 London Road FH (Launderette)
| On a separate note, It's positive the FHS are trying to engage the owner to tidy up the frontage and I'm very glad that FHS is around. |
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02-07-2013, 12:59 PM |
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Thread: Planning: 2-4 London Road FH (Launderette)
Post: RE: Planning: 2-4 London Road FH (Launderette)
| I think the real problem lies in the fact that the business of a straight forward Launderette has over over the years become less and less viable.
I actually grew up next door to one and observed th... |
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02-07-2013, 12:50 PM |
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Thread: Planning: 2-4 London Road FH (Launderette)
Post: RE: Planning: 2-4 London Road FH (Launderette)
| Belle,
I love Forest Hill and its a great place to live, hence why on moving back to the UK I want to live here. I've not spoken about the area as a whole (which has made great improvements) I'm ref... |
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21-06-2013, 01:08 PM |
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Thread: Planning: 2-4 London Road FH (Launderette)
Post: RE: Planning: 2-4 London Road FH (Launderette)
| Patience? I take your point Red, but I've returned to the area after 3 years away. I expected changes to it before I left, instead 3 years on its even more run down. |
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21-06-2013, 11:49 AM |
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Thread: Planning: 2-4 London Road FH (Launderette)
Post: RE: Planning: 2-4 London Road FH (Launderette)
| Michael,
It wouldn't have been a 5th estate agent though would it? Simply Pedder moving to a different spot?
It's unlikely that an estate agent would have moved into the Pedder site as other un... |
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21-06-2013, 09:33 AM |
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Thread: Planning: 2-4 London Road FH (Launderette)
Post: RE: Planning: 2-4 London Road FH (ex Launderette)
| If that's the case, I hope the frontage is sorted out. It really does the area no favours. |
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20-06-2013, 11:16 PM |
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Thread: any high street gossip?
Post: RE: any high street gossip?
| The external signage at Question Bar really does it no favours. |
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05-06-2013, 08:22 AM |
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Thread: Theft in Gym
Post: RE: Theft in Gym
| I use Energie. If you don't mind me asking, how did they get into a locked locker?
I usually don't even lock my locker, maybe i'll invest in a padlock. |
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24-05-2013, 03:37 PM |
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Thread: Shops, pubs, restaurants, etc
Post: RE: Local music/pop history
| I think Hospital Records (a big drum & base label) are based on Dartmouth Road. I'm pretty sure their podcasts are recorded in FH. |
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Herbert |
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22-05-2013, 03:00 PM |
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Thread: Empty Shop Fronts
Post: RE: Empty Shop Fronts
| It'd also be nice to get some "shutter art" on some of the existing open units as mentioned a few weeks ago :thumbsup: |
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Herbert |
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06-04-2013, 06:03 PM |
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Thread: Planning: 2-4 London Road FH (Launderette)
Post: RE: Launderette closing
| I like the fact that the launderette exists personally, but aside from the first few weeks of moving to the area, I haven't used it. I'd imagine the trend away from using launderetts's (not dry cleane... |
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22-03-2013, 12:47 PM |
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Thread: Planning: 2-4 London Road FH (Launderette)
Post: RE: Launderette closing
| On this rare occasion I really don't agree with FHS's objection. Launderett's seem increasingly not to be viable. I have no issue with Pedder relocating and tidying up one of the most prominent locati... |
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22-03-2013, 09:49 AM |
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Thread: Shop Shutter Art
Post: RE: Shop Shutter Art
| They look great and would really improve the look of the High St outside trading hours. Hopefully FHS can sort something out. |
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11-02-2013, 11:53 AM |
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Thread: Perry Vale Assembly Tues 15/1/13
Post: RE: Perry Vale Assembly Tues 15/1/13
| Thanks NF for the update. |
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27-01-2013, 01:28 AM |
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Thread: Perry Vale Assembly Tues 15/1/13
Post: RE: Perry Vale Assembly this Tuesday
| Any Update on the situation regarding the underpass?
I'm not currently in Forest Hill, but where are we with it? |
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26-01-2013, 01:47 AM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Station Subway
Post: RE: Forest Hill Station Subway
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21-12-2012, 09:19 AM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools
| Thanks MFS, I won't be back in the UK until March, but i'd be really interested to find out. |
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Herbert |
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10-12-2012, 10:53 AM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools
| Sorry a bit off topic, can anyone give me details of the pricing?
I've had a look but couldn't find anything. |
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Herbert |
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03-12-2012, 09:35 AM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Station Subway
Post: RE: Forest Hill Station Subway
| Agree with the last couple of posts. The subway has been a priority for the area to sort out for years. Once work finally gets underway, then we have posts about Lead based paint and health and safety... |
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07-11-2012, 12:59 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Station Subway
Post: RE: Forest Hill Station Subway
| Great news. Any idea how long the work is likely to take Michael? |
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13-06-2012, 10:13 AM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Station Subway
Post: RE: Forest Hill Station Subway
| This is the first thing I'd change in Forest Hill. It's one of the first things visitors see.
Is there anyway we can exert pressure on the relevant parties to make changes? |
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Herbert |
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29-04-2012, 07:55 AM |
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Thread: Assault in Forest Hill
Post: RE: Assault in Forest Hill
| Hi Jovanderbank, We moved to the area 4 years ago from a more fashionable part of London. I can assure you it's not reflective of the area. I've never seen any trouble late at night. My Wife's also a ... |
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20-03-2012, 11:20 AM |
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Thread: Post Office Conversion
Post: RE: Post Office Conversion
| Official! Opens 28th of February. Should be a good addition to the area. I'm sure i'll be a regular when I return to Forest Hill. |
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Herbert |
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16-02-2012, 05:20 AM |
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Thread: William Hill...FH town centre..
Post: RE: William Hill...FH town centre..
| You don't feel the need to justify why you don't want a bookies on the site? You'd prefer just to quote other reports and people. Why post a discussion forum then?
Your original question didn't jus... |
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20-01-2012, 12:21 AM |
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Thread: William Hill...FH town centre..
Post: RE: William Hill...FH town centre..
| I knew exactly what you meant!
There are no shortage of empty units in Forest Hill. I highly doubt people are waiting in the wings for William Hills to close so they can snap up the prime location.
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