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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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03-12-2012, 09:35 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: 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: 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: East London Line
Post: RE: East London Line
| Much improved journey to work this morning, I work near temple station and changed at Whitechapel. Shaved about 10 minutes off my journey and seems much easier. |
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Herbert |
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24-05-2010, 11:41 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: 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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Herbert |
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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
| 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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Herbert |
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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
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Herbert |
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21-12-2012, 09:19 AM |
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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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Herbert |
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17-04-2014, 03:49 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: 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: 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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Herbert |
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22-03-2013, 09:49 AM |
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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: 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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Herbert |
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20-06-2013, 11:16 PM |
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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 (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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Herbert |
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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)
| 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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Herbert |
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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)
| 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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Herbert |
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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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Herbert |
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02-07-2013, 12:50 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: Anti-social behaviour in Trilby Road area
Post: RE: Anti-social behaviour in Trilby Road area
| I own a house on trilby, my wife had a problem with a group of lads lifting her skirt up as she walked through said alley. We're currently living abroad, but she's made it clear that she doesn't want ... |
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Herbert |
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14-04-2011, 02:02 PM |
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Thread: Anti-social behaviour in Trilby Road area
Post: RE: Anti-social behaviour in Trilby Road area
| Sje1,
Is the lad you're referring to, White, skinny with mousey blonde hair? |
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Herbert |
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03-05-2011, 07:01 AM |
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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: 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: 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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Herbert |
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23-10-2014, 11:36 AM |
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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: 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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Herbert |
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02-10-2014, 01:10 PM |
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Thread: What's it like to live in Forest Hill?
Post: RE: What's it like to live in Forest Hill?
| I actually live on Trilby, i'm moving away for a couple of years but decided to rent the house out. It's a really nice road and houses do come up. Two have been sold in the last 6 months. I'd recommen... |
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Herbert |
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16-09-2010, 09:56 PM |
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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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Herbert |
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01-12-2014, 05:01 PM |
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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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Herbert |
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21-06-2015, 10:25 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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Herbert |
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13-04-2016, 11:39 AM |
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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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Herbert |
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06-08-2013, 09:30 PM |
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Thread: Sun readers
Post: RE: Sun readers
| I think somebody needs to take themselves a little less serious Vipes :laugh:
ps the world needs Sun readers, who would clean our drains and take our rubbish otherwise? |
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Herbert |
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13-04-2010, 11:19 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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Herbert |
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03-09-2013, 09:55 AM |
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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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Herbert |
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04-09-2013, 09:42 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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Herbert |
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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..
| Yeah, let's have another empty unit! |
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Herbert |
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18-01-2012, 09:35 PM |
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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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Herbert |
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19-01-2012, 05:12 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: 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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Herbert |
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20-03-2012, 11:20 AM |
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Thread: Devonshire Rd Crazy Lady
Post: RE: Devonshire Rd Crazy Lady
| A close family member has actually, doesn't mean I can't have perspective.
And yes, this forum does seem PC mad. |
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Herbert |
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01-11-2011, 04:03 AM |
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Thread: Devonshire Rd Crazy Lady
Post: RE: Devonshire Rd Crazy Lady
| I often read this forum, as someone who is living away from the area for a little while, but would like to keep up to date with what's happening in Forest Hill.
I do however feel a lot of the user... |
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Herbert |
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28-10-2011, 05:33 AM |
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Thread: Move to Forest Hill or Honor Oak Park?
Post: RE: Forest Hill or Honor Oak Park
| I looked at both areas when buying and decided on Forest Hill. Definitely the right decision in hindsight for me, much more going on. More cafes, bars etc. The gym's pretty good. |
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Herbert |
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13-11-2011, 12:10 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: 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: 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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Herbert |
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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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Herbert |
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24-05-2013, 03:37 PM |
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Thread: New additions and developments in FH
Post: RE: New additions and developments in FH
| I'll probably get slated for this, but another nice pub/bar, to compliment the few we have. |
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Herbert |
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02-06-2010, 04:44 PM |
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Thread: Move to Kemble Rd?
Post: RE: Move to Kemble Rd?
| Hi Brodie,
I live on the next road, been here a couple of years and really like the surrounding roads. All are quiet, not had any problems with crime etc. I've found the neigbours extremely friendl... |
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Herbert |
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