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  Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools

Wider lanes would be a good idea and two speeds too. One for slow coaches like me and a fast one for the others!
Pico SE23 Topics 2,074 2,040,885 03-10-2012, 10:28 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools

Hi there I thought I would throw in my 2cents... I went there today with my Mother and we thought it was very good. We really like the unisex cubicle changing arrangements and the staff were sup...
Pico SE23 Topics 2,074 2,040,885 30-09-2012, 07:07 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools

We don't go to a swimming pool expecting conflict really do we? I am not surprised the 'lane rage' put you off. We all have different levels of fitness and varying levels of confidence in the pool. Th...
Pico SE23 Topics 2,074 2,040,885 04-10-2012, 09:48 AM
  Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (was The Old Bank)

Great news! :thumbsup:
Pico SE23 Topics 736 625,662 12-01-2014, 08:29 PM
  Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Planning Application: IndoBangla / Honor Oak T...

I'm really excited if it is a Sainsbury's local! It will do so much good for the area.
Pico SE23 Topics 349 322,629 25-01-2012, 12:32 AM
  Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Planning Application: IndoBangla / Honor Oak T...

Meh, we did not need more pizza. We do need fresh fruit, veg, bread and the benefit of a receipt at the end of our shop. It always feels odd not getting a receipt from those mini supermarkets. I t...
Pico SE23 Topics 349 322,629 25-01-2012, 10:38 AM
  Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Planning Application: IndoBangla / Honor Oak T...

I suspect most people want a Sainsbury's. Is there a way to put a public vote on the forum? Obviously sensitive to IP addresses etc. So people can't skew results with multiple votes.
Pico SE23 Topics 349 322,629 29-01-2012, 11:39 PM
  Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Planning Application: IndoBangla / Honor Oak T...

I can believe it. People who are angry about something are far more likely to write in than those who are happy or indifferent. Shall we rally the troops? There must be more people who want a Sa...
Pico SE23 Topics 349 322,629 11-02-2012, 09:25 PM
  Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park
Post: Do we want fresh fruit and veg in HOP or not?

Quoting Calm1 'Would all those who wish to make their opinions known to the planners please take a moment to email this afternoon as I believe today is the cut-off. So often the dissenting voices a...
Pico SE23 Topics 349 322,629 11-02-2012, 09:28 PM
  Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Planning Application: IndoBangla / Honor Oak T...

Hello there I have submitted my support for a big brand supermarket. It's looking like this so far - Neighbours Received: 24 and Representatives: In Favour: 7 Click here for a list Agains...
Pico SE23 Topics 349 322,629 13-02-2012, 04:14 PM
  Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Planning Application: IndoBangla / Honor Oak T...

@ Wayfarer - Great stuff! Thanks :thumbsup:
Pico SE23 Topics 349 322,629 13-02-2012, 05:44 PM
  Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Planning Application: IndoBangla / Honor Oak T...

Ooooo aaaaarrrr we don't want new shops round these parts... We have local shops for local people :-)
Pico SE23 Topics 349 322,629 14-02-2012, 11:22 AM
  Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Planning Application: IndoBangla / Honor Oak T...

Hey Yomster Are you a local shop owner? There is a certain vehement anger coming over in your posts. In the context of being a local shop owner it would be understandable. I feel for the local busi...
Pico SE23 Topics 349 322,629 14-02-2012, 02:25 PM
  Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Planning Application: IndoBangla / Honor Oak T...

The family Super Market guys looked really stressed out when I popped in for a few bits. They are saying the High Street is getting quieter and quieter. I must admit I am not bothering so much to walk...
Pico SE23 Topics 349 322,629 30-03-2012, 10:48 AM
  Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Planning Application: IndoBangla / Honor Oak T...

Steady on Hoona... let's not get dizzy ;-)
Pico SE23 Topics 349 322,629 30-03-2012, 11:06 AM
  Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Planning Application: IndoBangla / Honor Oak T...

any news? I was working and was not able to attend.
Pico SE23 Topics 349 322,629 19-04-2012, 10:23 PM
  Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Planning Application: IndoBangla / Honor Oak T...

I have just received a letter from Geoff Whitington (Lewisham Planning Department) confirming that everything is going to go ahead. :thumbsup::thumbup::thumbsup: This is great news for HOP!
Pico SE23 Topics 349 322,629 13-09-2012, 12:04 PM
  Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Planning Application: IndoBangla / Honor Oak T...

Woo Hoo! :-)
Pico SE23 Topics 349 322,629 04-01-2013, 04:07 PM
  Thread: HOP Recreation Ground to Become a Cemetery?
Post: Honor Oak Recreation Grounds

Hello SE23'ers I've just filled in my questionnaire and strongly put across my opinion that the park should be left alone. Here's the link (I hope we're all in favor of green space rather than t...
Pico SE23 Topics 196 181,704 14-09-2011, 01:18 PM
  Thread: HOP Recreation Ground to Become a Cemetery?
Post: RE: Honor Oak Recreation Grounds

hehehe! I do too... It's very geared towards persuading the respondent to accept the graveyard don't you think?
Pico SE23 Topics 196 181,704 14-09-2011, 03:05 PM
  Thread: HOP Recreation Ground to Become a Cemetery?
Post: RE: Honor Oak Recreation Grounds

I think we need to get organised. I've noticed the red sign on the tennis courts mentioning the meeting coming up and some posters on shop windows. Who was in charge of the last campaign? How can we b...
Pico SE23 Topics 196 181,704 17-09-2011, 09:19 PM
  Thread: HOP Recreation Ground to Become a Cemetery?
Post: RE: Honor Oak Recreation Grounds

I'm disgusted by it. I hope people come to the public meeting and tell the cemetery designer his services are not needed. We would like somewhere for our children play, our dogs to run and for our...
Pico SE23 Topics 196 181,704 20-09-2011, 09:57 PM
  Thread: HOP Recreation Ground to Become a Cemetery?
Post: RE: Honor Oak Recreation Grounds

I use the tennis courts 3 times a week and we always have company or a little wait. There are always people walking dogs, going for jogs or simply enjoying the greenery. It was great to see some o...
Pico SE23 Topics 196 181,704 22-09-2011, 05:41 PM
  Thread: Cuts to Lewisham Hospital A&E
Post: RE: Lewisham A&E to close

I am up for leafleting if you need an extra pair of hands. PM me!
Pico Wider Topics 205 174,782 02-11-2012, 09:23 PM
  Thread: Cuts to Lewisham Hospital A&E
Post: RE: Lewisham A&E to close

Some more useful links http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/41027 http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/lewisham-hospital/ http://www.writetothem.com/
Pico Wider Topics 205 174,782 11-11-2012, 07:37 PM
  Thread: Cuts to Lewisham Hospital A&E
Post: RE: Lewisham Hospital A&E to close?

The atmosphere was brilliant today. There were lots of easy smiles and a sense of purpose. I felt very proud to be a Lewisham resident today. :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
Pico Wider Topics 205 174,782 26-01-2013, 09:01 PM
  Thread: 63 Honor Oak Park (ex White Wood Shop)
Post: RE: Honor Oak Park Parade

Absolutely right that you apologize. You guys are playing with the livelihoods of hard working people by speculating about their businesses closing in that way. I feel quite sorry for them.
Pico SE23 Topics 133 153,942 20-10-2012, 10:32 AM
  Thread: Planning: 2-4 London Road FH (Launderette)
Post: RE: Launderette closing

I can vouch for Gwen too. I hope she finds work. I used to do my laundry regularly at that launderette in the early 00's when my flat mate couldn't afford a washing machine. All the staff there were l...
Pico SE23 Topics 156 139,362 22-09-2012, 01:51 PM
  Thread: What Chris Beach Did Next
Post: RE: What Chris Beach Did Next

I'm glad to see that the local community is finally rumbling CB. What a deeply unpleasant human.
Pico SE23 Topics 143 118,126 04-08-2019, 04:49 PM
  Thread: Life in SE23 - Eateries
Post: RE: Best takeaways?

Babur restaurant is off the chart amazing. My partner and I regularly get food from there to eat at home. A veggy thali is £12 and there is more than enough for two. It's the best Indian in London. ...
Pico Businesses & Services 122 115,504 03-11-2015, 10:46 AM
  Thread: Life in SE23 - Eateries
Post: RE: Best takeaways?

I'm all for an improvement on chicken fast food shops and run down booze shops. C&C is certainly that. It's a shame they have not quite found a sensible balance between the what they offer and the pri...
Pico Businesses & Services 122 115,504 05-11-2015, 10:39 AM
  Thread: Honor Oak Park Station Upgrade
Post: RE: Honor Oak Park Station Upgrade

It's very sad to see those trees go. I'll miss the bird song too.
Pico SE23 Topics 89 107,344 16-11-2010, 01:43 AM
  Thread: Forest Hill in the Times property section
Post: RE: Forest Hill in the Times property section

I am really glad for Canvas and Cream making its debut. It is pricey but in my opinion it is worth it. The food is incredible. The space has been very thoughtfully put together. The vibe is similar to...
Pico SE23 Topics 103 103,712 08-06-2012, 11:10 AM
  Thread: Anti Social Behaviour in FH & HO
Post: RE: Anti Social Behaviour in FH & HO Question

It's a nice area. I'm a home owner in the 'council estate' and my neighbours are nice people and definitely not chavs. Underprivileged and poor people are often the kindest and most decent people in m...
Pico SE23 Topics 78 60,462 16-09-2015, 10:18 PM
  Thread: Anti Social Behaviour in FH & HO
Post: RE: Anti Social Behaviour in FH & HO

I recommend Owen Jone's book 'Chavs: The Demonization of the Working Class' to anyone who thinks it's ok to refer to another human being as a chav.
Pico SE23 Topics 78 60,462 18-09-2015, 12:55 PM
  Thread: Where did you live before you came to SE23?
Post: RE: Where did you live before you came to SE23?

Before SE23 we have lived in Chelsea, Spitalfields, Shoreditch, Tufnell Park and I have lived in Essex before that. This area is the perfect mix of proximity to zone one and villagey community vib...
Pico SE23 Topics 73 60,253 28-09-2013, 12:57 PM
  Thread: Problems in SE23
Post: RE: Problems in Forest Hill

Roz, Thanks for this. Does anyone know if Honor Oak is experiencing anything like this yet?
Pico SE23 Topics 58 56,992 09-08-2011, 02:39 PM
  Thread: Problems in SE23
Post: RE: Problems in Forest Hill

Thanks for letting us Know Hopscotch :-)
Pico SE23 Topics 58 56,992 09-08-2011, 03:18 PM
  Thread: Problems in SE23
Post: RE: Problems in Forest Hill

Just walked past the parade of shops near HOP station. Most of them are shut except for Jeryiani's and the pet shop. He says he'll stay open until the rioters come. Brave man!?! I hope Linda at the Pe...
Pico SE23 Topics 58 56,992 09-08-2011, 03:48 PM
  Thread: Problems in SE23
Post: RE: Problems in SE23

ooooooh spooky, Devonshire Road does not have many cars parked HOP station end.
Pico SE23 Topics 58 56,992 09-08-2011, 06:27 PM
  Thread: HOP parade: are all the changes good?
Post: RE: HOP parade: are all the changes good?

I am looking forward to big brand shops coming in. It would be great to have a pizza express, Sainsburys, Starbucks, Boots etc. The East London Line combined with some big brand shops will only enh...
Pico Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 64 52,706 04-03-2012, 06:08 PM
  Thread: HOP parade: are all the changes good?
Post: RE: HOP parade: are all the changes good?

It's not the end of the world for me if the mob with pitchforks turns progress away again... It is a shame for individuals in the community who don't have a car or a bus pass or perhaps have poor m...
Pico Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 64 52,706 08-03-2012, 11:13 AM
  Thread: HOP parade: are all the changes good?
Post: RE: HOP parade: are all the changes good?

When is the meeting again? I rarely go to these things but I am sorely tempted for this one...
Pico Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 64 52,706 08-03-2012, 04:12 PM
  Thread: HOP parade: are all the changes good?
Post: RE: HOP parade: are all the changes good?

The guys in the offy need a bit of work. I have got a few smiles out of them if I put the effort in. The younger lad is very sweet and has a wonderfully sincere smile.
Pico Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 64 52,706 12-03-2012, 02:48 PM
  Thread: Shooting on Forest Hill Road 3rd Nov 2011
Post: RE: Shooting on Forest Hill Road

http://www.lbc.co.uk/man-dies-in-east-dulwich-shooting-at-funeral-46930
Pico SE23 Topics 37 46,340 03-11-2011, 08:49 PM
  Thread: Noisy neighbours
Post: RE: noisey neighbours!

Hey I have just noticed this thread and it is relevant to something happening with a relative of mine living in Greystead Road high rise block. There is a guy playing R&B and rap so the the flats all ...
Pico Wider Topics 41 41,450 25-12-2011, 09:26 PM
  Thread: Noisy neighbours
Post: RE: noisey neighbours!

I agree. The thing that worries me is that he clearly feels because he has got away with it for 21 years and that he is invincible. I will have to speak with the Borough Council and noise pollutio...
Pico Wider Topics 41 41,450 25-12-2011, 11:41 PM
  Thread: Street scam - distressed woman asking for baby formula money
Post: RE: Street scam - distressed woman asking for baby...

I have seen this woman too working Devonshire Road. She even exposed her breast to me for what reason I will never understand. I was used to this kind of thing in my days living in Soho but I was unpr...
Pico SE23 Topics 35 38,152 10-10-2012, 02:09 PM
  Thread: Jumping the ticket barriers
Post: Jumping the ticket barriers

Coming home from a night out I got to the ticket barriers and noticed the young station assistant chatting with his friends outside the station foyer. Another man in his 20's casually jumped over the ...
Pico Wider Topics 27 35,977 05-11-2011, 11:23 PM
  Thread: Jumping the ticket barriers
Post: RE: Jumping the ticket barriers at HOP station

@ rbmartin - nah I didn't complain. There is no point. @ jollyrog - if the station assistant was actually doing his job and not chatting with his friends he would have caught the man behind the ba...
Pico Wider Topics 27 35,977 06-11-2011, 07:53 PM
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