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Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools
| I've been going to the brixton pool for the last 5 years, so I literally can't wait to be able to go the my local swimming pool in FH!!!
:) :) :) :)
I just keep my fingers crossed that the timeta... |
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17-09-2012, 01:33 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools
| I went there on Thursday and the pool itself is just smashing!
Really clean and pleasant.
I've[/u] found the showers a bit uncomfortable but I'm sure it'll be fixed! |
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21-09-2012, 11:56 AM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools
| I'm surprised very few have mentioned the showers so far!
You hardly feel the water on your body! And I leave feeling cold-ish.
As a frequent swimmer, and rather skinny, I think that a hot, powerf... |
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06-10-2012, 08:21 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: 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: 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: Shops, pubs, restaurants, etc
Post: Kirkdale French bakery
| I know there's already a thread on this somewhere...
But I just wanted to say again how great the bakery in Kirkdale is.
I popped in last night and they were incredibly warm and welcoming.
I even g... |
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21-05-2013, 01:42 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 |
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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: 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 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
| 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: Planning: 2-4 London Road FH (Launderette)
Post: RE: Launderette closing
| I'm very sorry to know.
They were precious to me when I first moved to FH a few years ago.
A launderette is a special place, and I love the smell of clean clothes when you walk in... |
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24-09-2012, 12:51 PM |
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Thread: Bakerloo Line Extension
Post: RE: Bakerloo Line Extension
| There was an article yesterday on the Evening Standard about the Bakerloo Line being extended to Lewisham. |
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19-03-2013, 02:21 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: 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: 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: 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: Expansion of Miriam Lodge Hostel for Homeless
Post: RE: Miriam Lodge
| I have met someone who lives there, and who is literally struggling to survive, despite having tried to complain several times.
I sincerely hope that Lewisham Council will use this opportunity to re... |
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05-09-2012, 11:13 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: 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: 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: 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 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!
| 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!
| 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: 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: 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 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: 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: 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: 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: Let's move to Forest Hill
Post: RE: Let's move to Forest Hill
| His 'stately streets' and 'nice spots' are your typical, leafy, residential streets.
My friendly and clean council estate probably won't even figure in his radar...; unless we come under 'well-pr... |
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02-05-2013, 02:12 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?
| there are beautiful and conveniently located areas of london, which look run down and dull.
there are other areas which, for no apparent reason, are cool and buzzying, despite being cut off.
Come on... |
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16-09-2010, 03:25 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: 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: Homeless lady in Horniman Triangle
Post: homeless lady in Horniman Triangle
| In the last few days I've noticed that a lady has been sleeping rought in the Horniman Triangle, and on Wednesday afternoon she was sleeping in the Horniman Gardens. Her hair is all matted, here clot... |
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03-09-2010, 11:42 AM |
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Thread: Homeless lady in Horniman Triangle
Post: RE: homeless lady in Horniman Triangle
| Following advice, I found a phone number on the council website, but there was no answer.
So i've filled in an online referral for a homeless person, but I'm not sure that anybody will read it... |
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06-09-2010, 09:11 AM |
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Thread: Homeless lady in Horniman Triangle
Post: RE: homeless lady in Horniman Triangle
| Thanks Crazyhorse.
I have called Reach in Lewisham. I spoke to a nice person who got all the details down; whether they'll then be able to do anything about it, it's another story.
I haven't seen... |
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15-09-2010, 08:47 PM |
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Thread: Homeless lady in Horniman Triangle
Post: RE: Homeless lady in Horniman Triangle
| This is just amazing!!!
I am so proud and pleased!!!!!!
:):):):) |
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20-05-2011, 10:27 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Food Fair
Post: RE: Forest Hill Food Fair a great success!
| I know most local traders by name but I was absolutely delighted to come to the Fair and meet them in person.
I had a slice of cake which was absolutely gorgeous! I could taste the eggs, the fruit, t... |
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23-04-2012, 01:56 PM |
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Thread: Violence etc in F Hill
Post: RE: Violence etc in F Hill
| I haven't witnessed anything bad in the area since I moved in.
However, I quite agree that the Dartmouth Road makes me feel a little less safe than, say, the London Road when the shops are shut.
I... |
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08-05-2013, 03:04 PM |
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Thread: Je Suis Charlie
Post: RE: Je Suis Charlie
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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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Assault in Forest Hill
Post: Assault in Forest Hill
| Dear Jovanderbank,
I'm sorry to read about your assault.
My bf and I have lived in FH 4 years now, and we really love it.
Come to think of it, 2 drunkards were abusive towards us once in a pub, b... |
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19-03-2012, 12:20 PM |
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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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