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  Thread: Cuts to Lewisham Hospital A&E
Post: RE: Cuts to Lewisham Hospital A&E

Forester: not sure if true that spokesman said it would look at primary legislation to be applied yet again retrospectively. It certainly smacks of incompetence if not of some far greater crimes. ...
DerbyHillTop Wider Topics 205 172,330 03-08-2013, 04:25 PM
  Thread: Theft of laptop in Honor Oak
Post: RE: Theft of laptop in Honor Oak

Sorry I can't help with your old laptop, but you may consider some tracking software next time. Once you are not in possession of your mobile device(these things work for other devices too), you lo...
DerbyHillTop SE23 Topics 6 6,642 02-08-2013, 04:51 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools

It is great that almost a year after opening the pool is busy. Having 2 pools certainly doesn't seem like a luxury, but a necessity. It seems it could have easily filled another pool. As someone wh...
DerbyHillTop SE23 Topics 2,074 2,030,999 30-07-2013, 12:23 PM
  Thread: Free Baby books in Serbian
Post: Free Baby books in Serbian

I hope there is another Serbian family that may appreciate these. I have a few books to give away in Serbian language. Perfect if you want to introduce another language to your baby. Teaching colou...
DerbyHillTop Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 0 2,171 08-12-2012, 08:08 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools

Hi poolsneighbour, Don't be too sad. If opened in July, this project would be delivered few months ahead of Sep 2012, the official opening date. On a personal note I can't wait for it to open ei...
DerbyHillTop SE23 Topics 2,074 2,030,999 08-07-2012, 10:43 PM
  Thread: Places to Run in FH/HOP
Post: RE: Places to Run in FH/HOP

Hi Dana, There are plenty of good routes around Forest Hill. With plenty of parks it is easy to avoid busy streets, and a bit more difficult to avoid hills. I have a 3 mile circle route through...
DerbyHillTop Wider Topics 4 5,164 27-06-2012, 04:45 PM
  Thread: Slow Loading
Post: RE: Slow Loading

increasingly yes. It used to be just at night that I would give up and go to bed which was not a bad thing, but now it is slow during the day too.
DerbyHillTop SE23 Topics 18 12,971 26-06-2012, 08:48 AM
  Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools

Can I ask what has happened on the meeting yesterday? What was in the update? I wasn't able to go as I had prior arrangement that could not change.
DerbyHillTop SE23 Topics 2,074 2,030,999 24-06-2012, 10:13 PM
  Thread: Oh Dear - Bad Days For Mrs Blair & J.Carr
Post: RE: Oh Dear - Bad Days For Mrs Blair & J.Carr

[quote]I can hear the pips of the various avoiders and evaders squeak at any possibility of an open accounts based system like Norway's being introduced in the UK.[/quote] What does that tell us? ...
DerbyHillTop Wider Topics 18 14,190 24-06-2012, 01:16 AM
  Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools

I really hope it will open for the summer holiday. Imagine a smiley with fingers crossed.
DerbyHillTop SE23 Topics 2,074 2,030,999 23-06-2012, 09:56 AM
  Thread: Space in Gareage Required
Post: Space in Gareage Required

Hi, A friend of mine who is moving to Sydenham Rise is looking to rent some space in a garage for his motorbike in nearby area. Anyone interested please PM me and I'll forward you the details. Tha...
DerbyHillTop Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 0 2,300 23-06-2012, 09:44 AM
  Thread: Oh Dear - Bad Days For Mrs Blair & J.Carr
Post: RE: Oh Dear - Bad Days For Mrs Blair & J.Carr

If something is legal it would be a duty of advisor to explain it to client if it is applicable. So when avoidance is employed I am angry with government which is allowing for these schemes to exist. ...
DerbyHillTop Wider Topics 18 14,190 22-06-2012, 05:31 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Local Assembly - Monday 21 May 2012
Post: RE: Forest Hill Local Assembly - Monday 21 May 201...

I agree 6.45 is too early. For most with children it is unlikely that both partners would be at home before 7 pm. If one parent does the morning duty of taking to nursery / school, the other is alr...
DerbyHillTop SE23 Topics 17 15,850 24-05-2012, 09:59 AM
  Thread: I dispair for London
Post: RE: I dispair for London

My experience of police is that the threats my family received were taken very seriously the first time we reported it. I think that wrongdoers should be told, especially in a public space where o...
DerbyHillTop Wider Topics 41 34,171 13-05-2012, 07:43 PM
  Thread: new mum and baby group
Post: RE: new mum and baby group

Hi Michelle, There is already parent and toddler group on Monday mornings run by NCT at Forest Hill Methodist Church in Normaton Street ( I think it starts at 9.30). There is a separate room for mo...
DerbyHillTop SE23 Topics 8 7,789 07-05-2012, 10:48 PM
  Thread: I ran the London Marathon!
Post: RE: I ran the London Marathon!

Well done! We were there clapping and handing out jelly babies at miles 7 and 17.5 It is truly impressive time for a first marathon. As someone who's other half has done 3 London marathons I know a...
DerbyHillTop Wider Topics 1 3,907 23-04-2012, 01:47 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Food Fair
Post: RE: Forest Hill Food Fair a great success!

We are very sorry that we missed it all. Unfortunately we are mad supporters of London Marathon, and spent the day on the course, and we got back just after 4pm, by which time it was all packed up. :(...
DerbyHillTop Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 28 27,953 23-04-2012, 01:36 PM
  Thread: Primary School allocations
Post: RE: Primary School allocations

We are very happy that our little one got into Eliot Bank. I guess we live rather close by and they had 4 reception classes this year, as it was their turn to have a bulge year.
DerbyHillTop Wider Topics 62 69,318 20-04-2012, 01:20 PM
  Thread: NCT Nearly New Sale
Post: NCT Nearly New Sale

Come and grab a bargain at the NCT Nearly New Sale on next Saturday 21 April 2012 at St Lawrence Church Hall, Bromley Road, Catford, SE6 2TS. The sale is open from 11.00 to 12.30 - there is early e...
DerbyHillTop Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 0 1,852 16-04-2012, 11:08 AM
  Thread: Budget 2012
Post: RE: Budget 2012

[quote]I accept half the welfare is pensions but most pensioners have put in over there working lives. [/quote] Surely if previous generations have paid enough, we would be sitting on a budget su...
DerbyHillTop Wider Topics 57 44,615 23-03-2012, 11:09 PM
  Thread: Budget 2012
Post: RE: Budget 2012

Brian, are you not aware that that more than half of the welfare bill is paid out as pensions. All reductions in welfare are aimed at the other half. If deficit reduction is the top priority th...
DerbyHillTop Wider Topics 57 44,615 23-03-2012, 10:47 AM
  Thread: Budget 2012
Post: RE: Budget 2012

Well, some may be better off due to increase in personal allowance, but cost of living is increasing above the rate of wage increases. It is even worse for people who are made redundant and out of wo...
DerbyHillTop Wider Topics 57 44,615 22-03-2012, 02:15 PM
  Thread: Planning: Nursery at Liphook Crescent
Post: RE: Planning Application: Nursery at Liphook Cresc...

Gingernuts, [quote]The sound of my own family can be enough to drive a person crazy, let alone having 25 of them in the next house! [/quote] My children are much quieter when at nursery then at ho...
DerbyHillTop SE23 Topics 666 530,485 06-03-2012, 02:03 PM
  Thread: Two tickets for The Silver Seas for tonight - anyone interested?
Post: Two tickets for The Silver Seas for tonight - anyo...

Hi I have two tickets for this evening to see The Silver Seas at The Garage in Islington. Doors open at 7pm If anyone is interested please pm me. We are unable to go as my hubby has an unexpected...
DerbyHillTop Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 0 2,461 06-03-2012, 11:01 AM
  Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools

Good to hear that operators would like to see our views to create the time table. Let's hope our responses can be worked into a plan.
DerbyHillTop SE23 Topics 2,074 2,030,999 13-02-2012, 06:24 PM
  Thread: Planning: Nursery at Liphook Crescent
Post: RE: Planning Application: Nursery at Liphook Cresc...

I always thought that I lived in tolerant society. It saddens me that so much energy is used to defend rights (derived from the RC) against a nursery, where the biggest victims are parents and the...
DerbyHillTop SE23 Topics 666 530,485 09-02-2012, 11:06 AM
  Thread: Anyone for tennis?
Post: RE: Anyone for tennis?

I've seen some courts at Crystal Palace, which are probably available hor hire on casual basis. There is also Sydenham Tennis club (bus routes 176 & 197)
DerbyHillTop Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 13 9,417 07-02-2012, 02:13 PM
  Thread: Is SE23 ready for snow this time?
Post: RE: Is SE23 ready for snow this time?

All I will say it that last time, my road was not gritted what seemed for ages. This time round the grit was there before the first snowflake came down.
DerbyHillTop SE23 Topics 17 14,698 06-02-2012, 10:25 AM
  Thread: Planning: Nursery at Liphook Crescent
Post: RE: Planning Application: Nursery at Liphook Cresc...

gingernuts, Having children is only selfish according to already selfish people. The act of looking after someone else can't by definition be selfish. I got it now: I am selfish for working and ...
DerbyHillTop SE23 Topics 666 530,485 02-02-2012, 03:38 PM
  Thread: Planning: Nursery at Liphook Crescent
Post: RE: Planning Application: Nursery at Liphook Cresc...

What is incredible is that people are putting their names on the petition rather than being anonymous.
DerbyHillTop SE23 Topics 666 530,485 27-01-2012, 04:16 PM
  Thread: Planning: Nursery at Liphook Crescent
Post: RE: Planning Application: Nursery at Liphook Cresc...

Straight Talk, Like many other parents I fail to see the argument from your point of view: You object to the commercial operation: Well they would have not got a planning permission to run a distrib...
DerbyHillTop SE23 Topics 666 530,485 27-01-2012, 01:03 PM
  Thread: Planning: Nursery at Liphook Crescent
Post: RE: Planning Application: Nursery at Liphook Cresc...

152047, No, you are not alone; gingernuts most likely shares some of your views. Selfish = person who is concerned with their own interests, needs, and wishes while ignoring those of others. The...
DerbyHillTop SE23 Topics 666 530,485 25-01-2012, 12:21 AM
  Thread: Planning: Nursery at Liphook Crescent
Post: RE: Planning Application: Nursery at Liphook Cresc...

Gingernuts, Not self-interested, just another parent. It means I value the service even if I don't use it. I too live in a house that has restrictive covenant of not doing a business from the premis...
DerbyHillTop SE23 Topics 666 530,485 24-01-2012, 01:16 AM
  Thread: Planning: Nursery at Liphook Crescent
Post: RE: Planning Application: Nursery at Liphook Cresc...

[quote]I would happily support Piplings. Show me a petition and I'll sign it.[/quote] me too
DerbyHillTop SE23 Topics 666 530,485 23-01-2012, 03:20 PM
  Thread: Planning: Nursery at Liphook Crescent
Post: RE: Planning Application: Nursery at Liphook Cresc...

I'd just like to know the individuals who have paid for this action, so that I can make sure that I and my family never ever do any random act of kindness, as they deserve none.
DerbyHillTop SE23 Topics 666 530,485 22-01-2012, 09:38 PM
  Thread: Thameslink
Post: RE: Thameslink

Rather glum news Michael, I think we need to start campaigning for more capacity. ELL is already struggling with capacity in the morning rush hours. Any ideas of how to raise this issue further...
DerbyHillTop Wider Topics 11 16,424 19-01-2012, 12:14 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools

I saw 2 workmen guarding a road water point and lot of water had been drawn near the pool a couple of days ago. As I understand pools need water to keep it stable as they are designed for the weight o...
DerbyHillTop SE23 Topics 2,074 2,030,999 28-10-2011, 03:48 PM
  Thread: Occupational Pensions
Post: RE: Occupational Pensions

Kipya, You pose interesting questions: 1. Do all people deserve reasonable pensions? - YES especially if you worked all your adult life and contributed to it. What is worrying me is that no matter h...
DerbyHillTop Wider Topics 55 43,326 22-10-2011, 04:25 PM
  Thread: Occupational Pensions
Post: RE: Occupational Pensions

Well Brian, How about reducing existing pensions for those on guaranteed final salary deals? They have taken far more money than they have put in. Why the whole reduction in pension benefits should...
DerbyHillTop Wider Topics 55 43,326 19-10-2011, 10:07 PM
  Thread: Oyster card found in Derby Hill
Post: RE: Oyster card found in Derby Hill

I'll leave the card in the office at Forest Hill Station.
DerbyHillTop SE23 Topics 1 4,077 13-09-2011, 07:41 AM
  Thread: Oyster card found in Derby Hill
Post: Oyster card found in Derby Hill

On my retun home I found an Oyster card in Derby Hill. please pm me and if it is yours (there is a name in it) you can pick it up.
DerbyHillTop SE23 Topics 1 4,077 12-09-2011, 06:47 PM
  Thread: Damage to cars on Davids Road
Post: RE: Damage to cars on Davids Road

Monika, your kind of attitude will make your 'fight for justice' much harder. I am not trying to preach but just a thought; it may be smarter to give the benefit of the doubt and find some comm...
DerbyHillTop SE23 Topics 36 38,184 02-08-2011, 08:28 PM
  Thread: Damage to cars on Davids Road
Post: RE: Damage to cars on Davids Road

HGV drivers are people who earn a living by driving. Do you think they would jeopardise their income by going for a ride and cause as much damage as they can get away with. Sooner or later they would ...
DerbyHillTop SE23 Topics 36 38,184 02-08-2011, 05:10 PM
  Thread: Property Market
Post: RE: Property Market

The sad thing is one needs more luck than knowledge in the property game. The reason we have a house rather than noting is simply the timing of when I met my spouse and decided to have a home. Had we ...
DerbyHillTop Wider Topics 27 24,970 01-08-2011, 06:01 PM
  Thread: Damage to cars on Davids Road
Post: RE: Damage to cars on Davids Road

I second IWAF remarks. Once I spoke to my brother who is a 'bendy bus' driver about the incidents where a bus had dragged a person for a considerable distance before the driver noticed it had run ...
DerbyHillTop SE23 Topics 36 38,184 01-08-2011, 10:34 AM
  Thread: Forest Hill Ward Assembly Fund open
Post: RE: Forest Hill Ward Assembly Fund open

Swings in the Triangle would get my vote. Unfortunately I'll be away on 14th August for the assembly meeting.
DerbyHillTop SE23 Topics 14 16,726 04-07-2011, 04:34 PM
  Thread: Politically Motivated Teachers
Post: RE: Politically Motivated Teachers

What I find astonishing that there is no current valuation of funds and liabilities. From what I understand this is something which will be available next year. Now, pensions are long term products an...
DerbyHillTop Wider Topics 40 37,618 30-06-2011, 05:01 PM
  Thread: High Paid Council Tennants should be evicted
Post: RE: High Paid Council Tennants should be evicted

Thanks jgdoherty for your excellent post. It seems this whole policy is aimed solely at Bob Crow. Wrong again. He is housing association tenant and therefore this can't be aimed at him either. A...
DerbyHillTop Wider Topics 57 45,046 13-06-2011, 04:47 PM
  Thread: High Paid Council Tennants should be evicted
Post: RE: High Paid Council Tennants should be evicted

I just found the article to which some posts seem to refer: [url]http://conservativehome.blogs.com/localgovernment/2011/06/why-are-labour-defending-rent-subsidies-for-the-richest-in-society.html[/u...
DerbyHillTop Wider Topics 57 45,046 13-06-2011, 03:26 PM
  Thread: High Paid Council Tennants should be evicted
Post: RE: High Paid Council Tennants should be evicted

Brian, commercial rates are starting in 2012.
DerbyHillTop Wider Topics 57 45,046 12-06-2011, 09:30 AM
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