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  Thread: Perry Vale old fire station to be redeveloped
Post: RE: Perry Vale old fire station to be redeveloped

Who bought it. Rumours are that it's Tesco (who are great at buying property and sitting on it for years).
sydenhamcentral SE23 Topics 90 115,501 21-10-2010, 11:33 PM
  Thread: Who Were The Greatest Band
Post: RE: Who Were The Greatest Band

The Beatles, by far are the greatest band. Whether or not you like them is almost irrelevant. They are the most influential, important, successful and timeless band of all time. (Sticks head in san...
sydenhamcentral Wider Topics 10 8,859 16-10-2010, 11:43 PM
  Thread: Save Sydenham Library campaign
Post: RE: Save Sydenham Library campaign

[url=http://sydenhamlibrary.wordpress.com/2010/09/29/sydenham-library-on-itv/]SYDENHAM LIBRARY ON ITV![/url]
sydenhamcentral Wider Topics 23 19,705 29-09-2010, 11:25 AM
  Thread: Save Sydenham Library campaign
Post: RE: Save Sydenham Library campaign

http://sydenhamlibrary.wordpress.com/2010/09/27/sydenham-library-on-the-bbc/ Brilliant coverage on the BBC tonight. Well done to all involved. If you want to listen go vis the link above or you can...
sydenhamcentral Wider Topics 23 19,705 27-09-2010, 11:05 PM
  Thread: Save Sydenham Library campaign
Post: RE: Save Sydenham Library campaign

[url=http://sydenhamlibrary.wordpress.com/2010/09/26/sydenham-librarys-106th-birthday/]Pictures from Sydenham Libraries 106th Birthday Party: CLICK HERE FOR A SLICE.[/url]
sydenhamcentral Wider Topics 23 19,705 27-09-2010, 08:51 AM
  Thread: Save Sydenham Library campaign
Post: RE: Save Sydenham Library campaign

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SYDENHAM LIBRARY! Over the last 106 years it has served the community through the collapse of the British Empire, Lenin, WW1, the invention of the tank, the Model T Ford, the rise of...
sydenhamcentral Wider Topics 23 19,705 24-09-2010, 04:53 PM
  Thread: Bovill Road
Post: RE: Bovill Road

Opps, I'm sure I clicked PM!
sydenhamcentral SE23 Topics 21 27,122 24-09-2010, 09:36 AM
  Thread: Bovill Road
Post: RE: Bovill Road & side return

Hi, i noticed you said you had done your side return. I was thinking about doing it. Do you have any advice? Was it worth it, was it expensive? Many thanks Lee
sydenhamcentral SE23 Topics 21 27,122 24-09-2010, 09:35 AM
  Thread: Save Sydenham Library campaign
Post: RE: Save Sydenham Library campaign

Agree Dav(e). ;-) I imagine you will all be fighting to save Forest Hill if your library was closing. I live a few minutes stroll from the library and am friends with some of the staff and many ...
sydenhamcentral Wider Topics 23 19,705 15-09-2010, 09:44 PM
  Thread: Save Sydenham Library campaign
Post: RE: Save Sydenham Library campaign launch

I don't want to get into an argument either Dave, but discussion is good! I wasn't blaming the council in my last post, apologies is somehow you managed to make that connection. I believe Librarie...
sydenhamcentral Wider Topics 23 19,705 15-09-2010, 09:23 AM
  Thread: Save Sydenham Library campaign
Post: RE: Save Sydenham Library campaign launch

The ones with automated systems still have staff and librarians. Libraries are more than places to just get books. Sydenham has a job club, reading groups, mums groups, IT access (free), is used by sc...
sydenhamcentral Wider Topics 23 19,705 14-09-2010, 11:35 PM
  Thread: Save Sydenham Library campaign
Post: RE: Save Sydenham Library campaign launch today

For more info on the campaign go to [url=http://www.sydlib.com]www.sydlib.com[/url]
sydenhamcentral Wider Topics 23 19,705 14-09-2010, 02:15 PM
  Thread: Save Sydenham Library campaign
Post: RE: Save Sydenham Library campaign launch today

Key events coming up: 18th September 11am-1pm: Campaign teams will be outside Sydenham Library, the Co Op and Sainsburys. There will be a photo opportunity at 10.45am outside the library for those...
sydenhamcentral Wider Topics 23 19,705 14-09-2010, 02:11 PM
  Thread: Save Sydenham Library campaign
Post: RE: Save Sydenham Library campaign launch today

Unison oppose closing libraries: [url=http://sydenhamlibrary.wordpress.com/2010/09/12/unison-opposed-to-closing-libraries/]http://sydenhamlibrary.wordpress.com/2010/09/12/unison-opposed-to-closing-...
sydenhamcentral Wider Topics 23 19,705 14-09-2010, 01:40 AM
  Thread: Boris Johnson cycle scheme
Post: RE: Boris Johnson cycle scheme

But that's a good thing isn't it Roz if it encourages people to cycle, even if it is paid for by employers?
sydenhamcentral Wider Topics 24 20,059 12-09-2010, 10:43 PM
  Thread: Save Sydenham Library campaign
Post: RE: Save Sydenham Library campaign launch today

Have your say here: http://consult.lewisham.gov.uk/portal/c/pg/our_lewisham_our_say Follow the campaign on twitter: [url=http://www.twitter.com/sydenhamlibrary]www.twitter.com/sydenhamlibrary[/url...
sydenhamcentral Wider Topics 23 19,705 02-09-2010, 11:27 AM
  Thread: Lewisham's cuts 'forum'
Post: RE: Lewisham's cuts 'forum'

There is a survey that is worth filling out: [url=http://consult.lewisham.gov.uk/portal/c/pg/our_lewisham_our_say]http://consult.lewisham.gov.uk/portal/c/pg/our_lewisham_our_say[/url] It includes ...
sydenhamcentral Wider Topics 16 16,403 02-09-2010, 11:26 AM
  Thread: Home Park, Sydenham Family Fun Day & Film Screening
Post: RE: Home Park, Sydenham Family Fun Day & Film Scre...

This is this Thursday. Hope to see you there. [url=http://www.homepark.wordpress.com]www.homepark.wordpress.com[/url]
sydenhamcentral Wider Topics 2 3,791 09-08-2010, 02:51 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools

Yep, they look great tim, really good. It's nice that we are starting to get some proper architecture here rather than that cheap, ill considered, poorly finished, non-design, rubbish stuff on Kirkdal...
sydenhamcentral SE23 Topics 2,074 2,037,543 04-08-2010, 03:19 PM
  Thread: Church signage on Manor Mount
Post: RE: Church signage on Manor Mount

Yep, they look horrible. I'm not even sure they are going to work, they would put me off.
sydenhamcentral SE23 Topics 65 67,409 01-08-2010, 12:45 PM
  Thread: Home Park Outdoor Gym
Post: RE: Home Park Outdoor Gym

This was the first one in the borough of lewisham.
sydenhamcentral Wider Topics 10 10,224 01-08-2010, 12:44 PM
  Thread: Home Park Outdoor Gym
Post: Home Park Outdoor Gym

[img]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y274/leenewham/HOME%20PARK%20PRESENTATION/3GYM.jpg[/img] It's open. It's free. It's next to Sydenham Library (if you don't know where Home Park is). Today I...
sydenhamcentral Wider Topics 10 10,224 28-07-2010, 03:02 PM
  Thread: Why is it called overground?
Post: RE: Why is it called overground?

They should have called it 'the orange line' and got a phone company to sponsor it. A phone company sponsors the Dome.
sydenhamcentral Wider Topics 28 26,614 25-07-2010, 11:13 PM
  Thread: Home Park, Sydenham Family Fun Day & Film Screening
Post: RE: Home Park, Sydenham Family Fun Day & Film Scre...

[url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0432283/]The film FANTASTIC MR FOX has had great reviews: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0432283/[/url]
sydenhamcentral Wider Topics 2 3,791 20-07-2010, 07:37 AM
  Thread: Home Park, Sydenham Family Fun Day & Film Screening
Post: Home Park, Sydenham Family Fun Day & Film Screenin...

[img]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y274/leenewham/HOME%20PARK%20PRESENTATION/HOMEPARKPOSTERFRONT_A5.jpg[/img] [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y274/leenewham/HOME%20PARK%20PRESENTATION/HOME...
sydenhamcentral Wider Topics 2 3,791 19-07-2010, 04:56 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Photos
Post: RE: Forest Hill Photos

Where is the picture? You tease!
sydenhamcentral SE23 Topics 72 90,219 13-07-2010, 09:51 PM
  Thread: More Lies
Post: RE: More Lies

I have to say I think it's a good idea. Form what I understand, anyone guilty of a major crime is going to jail as normal. Anyone who would have got a lighter sentence, under 6 months, may have ...
sydenhamcentral Wider Topics 43 35,467 02-07-2010, 01:27 PM
  Thread: June 2010 Budget - What Do We Think
Post: RE: June 2010 Budget - What Do We Think

I thought they were only stopping child tax credits if you were earning 60k and over? There was a lot of good news for small businesses, although it's not applicable in the south east which is a real ...
sydenhamcentral Wider Topics 18 14,270 28-06-2010, 11:53 AM
  Thread: Forest Hill Photos
Post: RE: Forest Hill Photos

[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/stevegrindlay/2262595981/sizes/l/]On this photo: [/url] It has a sign pointing to the 'Stanstead Picture Palace". Was that the Capital? Is it where the co-o...
sydenhamcentral SE23 Topics 72 90,219 26-06-2010, 02:13 PM
  Thread: Church submits planning application for CP cinema
Post: RE: Church submits planning application for CP cin...

Great news. :wow::thumbsup:
sydenhamcentral Wider Topics 39 36,973 17-06-2010, 05:15 PM
  Thread: Film making workshop in Sydenham
Post: RE: Film making workshop in Sydenham

What's the black star next to the icon for this post? There are still places available for this. It's free.
sydenhamcentral Wider Topics 2 3,658 17-06-2010, 03:57 PM
  Thread: Film making workshop in Sydenham
Post: Film making workshop in Sydenham

[IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y274/leenewham/HOME%20PARK%20PRESENTATION/POSTER.jpg[/IMG] Grab your chance to make your own film this summer and see it screened at Home Park’s Big Outdoor Sc...
sydenhamcentral Wider Topics 2 3,658 09-06-2010, 10:07 AM
  Thread: Church submits planning application for CP cinema
Post: RE: Church submits planning application for CP cin...

Of course they have the right to apply. I totally agree. But is it right that they seem to be saying that if you don't give it to us we will leave the building looking shabby? Is it right that the...
sydenhamcentral Wider Topics 39 36,973 26-05-2010, 08:52 AM
  Thread: Church submits planning application for CP cinema
Post: RE: Church submits planning application for CP cin...

The church bought the cinema building without getting permission for change of usage to start with Roz. 5000 local people signing a petition saying they would rather have a cinema which they don\t ...
sydenhamcentral Wider Topics 39 36,973 25-05-2010, 01:21 AM
  Thread: Church submits planning application for CP cinema
Post: RE: Church submits planning application for CP cin...

“It is worth noting the unrestricted nature of the permitted use could mean that the site is used more intensively i.e. additional seating and standing capacity introduced so that the building could h...
sydenhamcentral Wider Topics 39 36,973 24-05-2010, 06:42 PM
  Thread: Cinemas in Forest Hill and across Lewisham
Post: RE: Cinemas in Forest Hill and across Lewisham

Great website. Very interesting. It's beyond belief how many rather extraordinary buildings have been demolished to be replaced with the blandest urban dross imaginable.
sydenhamcentral Wider Topics 1 3,165 19-05-2010, 12:24 PM
  Thread: So democracy and representation starts here?
Post: RE: So democracy and representation starts here?

Good article Michael. Makes sense to me.
sydenhamcentral Wider Topics 18 12,753 13-05-2010, 03:27 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pool (continued)

Nope...I'll leave you to work out what DMM means. :-) I like the pools, I wouldn't change it to be honest. Showing it around the office where I work with other designers and architects it gets a...
sydenhamcentral SE23 Topics 2,074 2,037,543 13-05-2010, 01:34 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pool (continued)

Abbreviations also DMM (or should it be dmm?). ;-)
sydenhamcentral SE23 Topics 2,074 2,037,543 13-05-2010, 12:47 PM
  Thread: 14 Waldram Park Road
Post: RE: 14 Waldram Park Road

It's a handsome building. I haven't seen it for a while. Have the left the original windows and the rather beautiful original door intact?
sydenhamcentral SE23 Topics 114 141,706 13-05-2010, 11:13 AM
  Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pool (continued)

I don't think caps type on the side of a building the signage is 'shouty'. THIS IS SHOUTY WHEN USED IN A SENTENCE. But on a building? Actually, you have hit a raw nerve there Robin. It drives me mad w...
sydenhamcentral SE23 Topics 2,074 2,037,543 13-05-2010, 10:42 AM
  Thread: What if the Crystal Palace Cinema...
Post: RE: What if the Crystal Palace Cinema...

I get a few emails and messages about Dartmouth road, a lot of people seem to think it's shabby. I'm not saying that's not my view, merely the views of others. I will eventually get around to doing...
sydenhamcentral Wider Topics 19 22,786 13-05-2010, 08:56 AM
  Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pool (continued)

I think it's rather handsome. I like the contrast between new and old. Unlike many here I think it's better to make it even more evident rather than trying to camouflage it with terracotta tiles, but ...
sydenhamcentral SE23 Topics 2,074 2,037,543 12-05-2010, 06:24 PM
  Thread: What if the Crystal Palace Cinema...
Post: RE: What if the Crystal Palace Cinema...

Many thanks for the comments. I had a look at the Forest Hill urban design framework documents. They look good and it's difficult to disagree with much of what they say. It's a shame it wasn't i...
sydenhamcentral Wider Topics 19 22,786 12-05-2010, 01:18 PM
  Thread: Local Kids on the streets
Post: RE: Local Kids on the streets

We had a similar experience down in Home Park in Sydenham on Saturday. We were opening a new community garden in the park. It was great seeing how enthusiastic they were at growing vegetables and how ...
sydenhamcentral SE23 Topics 11 10,945 26-04-2010, 12:36 PM
  Thread: Planes grounded by volcanic ash
Post: RE: Planes grounded by volcanic ash

Welcome back KK. Glad to hear people were in generally good spirits. It's not the flight crews faults and the fact that they were organised and in good spirits is good news (certainly better than m...
sydenhamcentral Wider Topics 21 16,682 21-04-2010, 03:41 PM
  Thread: What if the Crystal Palace Cinema...
Post: RE: What if the Crystal Palace Cinema...

Hi Ivor, I think ti's sad to see local businesses fail. I think there are a few reasons why. One is that often businesses don't research the market enough before they start. Another is that the...
sydenhamcentral Wider Topics 19 22,786 21-04-2010, 10:53 AM
  Thread: Planes grounded by volcanic ash
Post: RE: Planes grounded by volcanic ash

They are incredible pictures Roz.!
sydenhamcentral Wider Topics 21 16,682 21-04-2010, 10:34 AM
  Thread: Planes grounded by volcanic ash
Post: RE: Planes grounded by volcanic ash

Can you believe it? There are loads of airline jokes on the internet already. I think its outrageous! people should wait at least until the dust settles..
sydenhamcentral Wider Topics 21 16,682 20-04-2010, 05:21 PM
  Thread: What if the Crystal Palace Cinema...
Post: RE: What if the Crystal Palace Cinema...

Hi Perryman, I'm not sure why the architects didn't render the pools with colour. I agree it was a bit silly unless the council messed the architects around with their deadline to the point that the...
sydenhamcentral Wider Topics 19 22,786 18-04-2010, 12:16 PM
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