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Thread: Woodpecker! Post: RE: Woodpecker!
Pecking order on our balcony:
First the squirrel...
then the woodpigeon...
then the magpie...
then the parakeets...
then the beautiful woodpecker!
...and, if any food is left, the little bl... |
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12-03-2015, 01:31 PM |
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Thread: Rail engineering works Post: RE: Travel misery 28 Feb - 1 Mar
I don't understand the bus replacement service.
Does it mean it will stop at all the stations along the route?
If that is the case, it will take ages to get from CP to NCG... |
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24-02-2015, 01:42 PM |
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Thread: New Pizza Restaurant for Forest Hill? Post: RE: New Pizza Restaurant for FH?
It's such a shame they've withdrawn.
'Bravi Ragazzi', a pizza place in Streatham Hill, was declared Timeout SW restaurant of 2014 and it only has around 7-8 tables. It is really, really tiny. |
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21-02-2015, 07:06 PM |
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Thread: Blythe Hill Tavern Post: RE: Blythe Hill Tavern
I think it is in Catford and it is the climax of our mini FH to CF crawl.
... An absolute gem, and something for us all to be truly proud about!
I was there one evening and some of the customers ... |
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22-01-2015, 10:58 AM |
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Thread: Je Suis Charlie Post: RE: Je Suis Charlie
Thanks Roz, it is very interesting to read.
My thoughts on the matter:
I work with young people who speak other languages than English.
Some come from countries where they are told what to think,... |
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11-01-2015, 12:49 PM |
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Thread: Je Suis Charlie Post: RE: Je Suis Charlie
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09-01-2015, 01:57 PM |
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Thread: Burgled in Canonbie Road Post: RE: Burgled Yesterday ED/Forest Hill
This might just be paranoia but two nights ago at around 7.00 there was a guy on a footpath on the Sydenham Hill Estate taking pictures on his mobile phone of the houses over there. I saw him from my... |
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09-01-2015, 01:55 PM |
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Thread: Aveda in FH Post: RE: Aveda in FH
Makes me regret losing my hair! :-) |
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15-12-2014, 09:51 AM |
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Thread: Street Lighting - just how bad is it? Post: RE: Street Lighting - just how bad is it?
The stretch of London Road between Honor Oak Road and Erdis Barber shop is dark, nobody can deny that. I think it is because of the trees.
It does not worry me but a lady who was waiting at the st... |
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27-11-2014, 02:51 PM |
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Thread: The Capitol to close Post: RE: Capitol to close
Michael (24/06)
In his earlier posting (24/06) on this thread outlined very well the massive hurdles anyone would come up against were they inclined to turn it into a cinema.
I would quote but I do ... |
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09-10-2014, 01:20 PM |
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Thread: Restaurants in SE London Post: RE: Restaurants in SE London
'A Torre' in CP.
Their calderada do peixe is one of the most incredible food experiences you can possibly have! |
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03-10-2014, 11:39 AM |
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Thread: Forest Hill article in The London Economic Post: RE: Forest Hill article in The London Economic
They've forgotten the musical instruments |
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01-10-2014, 10:52 AM |
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Thread: Bakerloo Line Extension Post: RE: Bakerloo Line Extension
I'll have two cars and I won't need to work anymore |
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30-09-2014, 04:49 PM |
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Thread: Bakerloo Line Extension Post: RE: Bakerloo Line Extension
Did you hear Boris' announcement this morning on BBC London news regarding the Bakerloo Line?
I did but I am not very good at reporting.
Anyway, it sound like a step forward in the right direction... |
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30-09-2014, 09:53 AM |
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Thread: Carpenter needed Post: Carpenter needed
I am looking for a carpenter in Forest Hill, to repair the old wooden balaustrading on my balcony. I cannot work out the extent of the problem.
I hope you can recommend someone. I know there was an... |
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21-09-2014, 12:50 PM |
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Thread: Bakerloo Line Extension Post: RE: Bakerloo Line Extension
It would appear that we in SE London are too old to be travelling on the Bakerloo Line... |
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18-09-2014, 04:16 PM |
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Thread: Bus Services - Overcrowded in South East London Post: RE: Bus Services - Overcrowded in South East Londo...
it is funny! To see that little red dot grinding along on the map and think it is a big heavy bus full of people!
Thanks for that Michael! |
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09-09-2014, 03:57 PM |
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Thread: Trains on 28 August 2014 Post: RE: Trains on 28 August 2014
Cancellations went on till late.
My friend missed a train from Islington before 9.00pm and then the next one was cancelled. |
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29-08-2014, 10:15 AM |
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Thread: Bus Services - Overcrowded in South East London Post: RE: Bus Services - Overcrowded in South East Londo...
Thank you to all who made this happen.
It is a very small improvement but a while back there were talks of cutting back, so thank you again! |
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17-08-2014, 12:26 PM |
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Thread: The Capitol to close Post: RE: Capitol to close
When my family and friends came to FH I took them to the Capitol and they loved it.
A few friends and myself are planning a big farewell evening and we will be taking lots of pictures, as whoever i... |
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09-07-2014, 11:27 AM |
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Thread: The Capitol to close Post: RE: Capitol to close
I have spoken to the manager of the capitol and he did not confirm anything about a cinema coming.
I am absolutely gutted that the pub is closing. And despite some negative comments in this forum,... |
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08-07-2014, 04:02 PM |
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Thread: The Capitol to close Post: RE: Capitol will revert to a cinema.
I am extremely sad that it is going.
It is my local.
Some members of staff have been working there for donkeys years, like Bean.
It is a friendly place where everybody is welcome.
I enjoy the o... |
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24-06-2014, 10:01 AM |
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Thread: Bus Services - Overcrowded in South East London Post: RE: Bus Services - Overcrowded in South East Londo...
I hope it happens. I'll keep my fingers crossed too! |
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15-04-2014, 09:43 AM |
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Thread: Jurassic Park to come to Crystal Palace Post: RE: Jurassic Park to come to Crystal Palace
Sweet!
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: |
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01-04-2014, 12:14 PM |
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Thread: Alarming house prices! Post: RE: Alarming house prices!
As I previously said on this forum, there will be winners and losers.
...Or, in other words, people who are rubbing their hands with glee at the current rising trend. |
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20-03-2014, 03:07 PM |
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Thread: Capitol shows films for first time in 40 years Post: RE: Capitol shows films for first time in 40 years
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20-03-2014, 03:02 PM |
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Thread: Alarming house prices! Post: RE: Alarming house prices!
Thank you for sharing this with us Mightymouse.
As to property prices: I am convinced [i]it is [/i]a bubble.
A: properties get snapped up within days, no matter whether good or flawed.
B: ther... |
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09-03-2014, 04:58 PM |
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Thread: Alarming house prices! Post: RE: Alarming house prices!
I agree with you SLM73 on all fronts.
I call myself lucky ten times over to own my property but it grieves me I can't put up my family and they can't afford to pay for a b&b or hotel in London.
A... |
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06-03-2014, 03:07 PM |
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Thread: Alarming house prices! Post: RE: Alarming house prices!
Thanks for sharing this with us Belle!
We'll come and visit! :) |
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05-03-2014, 05:54 PM |
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Thread: Alarming house prices! Post: RE: Alarming house prices!
I am on the same boat as yourself, in a way.
However, there is one thing I can do...
If I were to sell my property, I would never give it to a certain agency on the high street which relies on op... |
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11-02-2014, 12:55 PM |
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Thread: Danny Boyle's new Channel 4 series Babylon Post: RE: Danny Boyle's new Channel 4 series Babylon
Nope, I just couldn't for the life of me recognise any of the places.
But I've enjoyed it. |
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10-02-2014, 12:36 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pools Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools
I went along a few times when it first opened. I was thrilled it was on my doorstep.
However, I have decided I will stick to the pool I used to go to before.
I felt it was not very clean (not compl... |
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06-02-2014, 10:16 AM |
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Thread: Jordon (St. Davids) wins on BBC2! Post: RE: Jordon (St. Davids) wins on BBC2!
So nice of you to share this with us!
Good luck to Jordon!:) |
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30-01-2014, 01:12 PM |
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Thread: Burns Night Supper - 25th January 2014 Post: RE: Burns Night Supper - 25th January 2014
Thank you Michael for organising.
We had a good time and I look forward to more events like this.
The entertainment was incredible! |
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27-01-2014, 11:47 AM |
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Thread: Danny Boyle's new Channel 4 series Babylon Post: RE: Danny Boyle's new Channel 4 series Babylon
Thank you for pointing this out, P1971.
It'll be very interesting to see FH on TV! |
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21-01-2014, 12:54 PM |
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Thread: Thames Barrier and breaching the banks Post: RE: Thames Barrier and breaching the banks
Thank you very much for the video!
Thanks a lot! |
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06-01-2014, 12:15 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pools Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools
This happens at a lot of swimming pools... So when the leisure centre manager came to give us a speech about the imminent opening of the pools, I asked him this very question: whether customers would ... |
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11-12-2013, 01:55 PM |
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Thread: Bus Services - Overcrowded in South East London Post: RE: Bus Services - Overcrowded in South East Londo...
As mentioned before, set up a direct non-stop express service like the one for Croydon.
Other suggestion: instead of increasing the services to and from Central London, open up new bus routes conne... |
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26-11-2013, 02:20 PM |
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Thread: Bus Services - Overcrowded in South East London Post: RE: Bus Services - Overcrowded in South East Londo...
I wonder whether there is also an issue about speaking up and complaining.
When an underground line is faulty the entire population is up in arms, but when a bus line is diverted or faulty you do not... |
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04-11-2013, 02:19 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill - Pros and Cons? Post: aquarium
There's a large pet shop in Lewisham hight street, before the main shopping area. |
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04-10-2013, 02:12 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?
Wow!
this is one of the most interesting threads on this website!!
I thought I was the only one to move around London, but I'm looking at some people's trails on this thread and they are truly fasci... |
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04-10-2013, 02:08 PM |
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Thread: Please vote for Platform 1 Post: RE: Please vote for Platform 1
I work in the evenings, sadly.
However, it sounds great. Any initiative aimed at helping young people should be highly praised! Well done Platform 1!! |
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02-10-2013, 11:37 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?
I used to rent in Clapham but now I own a property in SE23.
I love it but just like[i] PackofDusters[/i] I'll have to move out as I can't scale up.
If I could live closer to the station I'd happily... |
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17-09-2013, 01:57 PM |
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Thread: Bakerloo Line Extension Post: RE: Bakerloo Line Extension
There was an article on Metro yesterday with brief mentions to future projects, and neither the Bakerloo or the DLR extensions were there... |
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17-09-2013, 01:52 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pools Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools
I agree with you, Nottinghillbilly.
Therefore, I either go to Brixton, which is a pain, or more recently to the East Dulwich Pool in Crystal Palace road.
Much better in many respects.
...Sorry ... |
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09-09-2013, 10:07 AM |
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Thread: need job Post: RE: need job
I haven't got a job for you but if you need to learn English there are courses at the following:
Southwark Adult Learning Services
Thomas Calton Centre, Alpha Street London, SE15 4NX
Lewisham ... |
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06-09-2013, 11:38 AM |
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Thread: Arrival in forest hill Post: RE: Arrival in forest hill
the Portuguese community is around Kennington... Stockwell... Wandsworth Road.
There's a gorgeous Portuguese restaurant in Crystal Palace called A Torre. |
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28-08-2013, 09:57 AM |
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Thread: Arrival in forest hill Post: RE: Arrival in forest hill
Dear Jorge and Katherine,
bemvindo!
Welcome! :) |
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27-08-2013, 12:24 PM |
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Thread: Japanese Knotweed Post: RE: Hello SE23 - Goodbye SE23
There's an article on today's Standard on the scourge of the Japanese Knotweed striking fear into householders...
I'm sorry about your story but today I've learnt something.
http://www.standar... |
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04-07-2013, 02:32 PM |
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Thread: Shops, pubs, restaurants, etc Post: RE: Local businesses
Sorry my 'bakery' post has been plonked here.
I'd posted it somewhere else; it's just re-appeared out of the blue in the middle of this discussion. |
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22-05-2013, 09:47 AM |