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Thread: Indoor Boot Sale at Seniors, Sat 12th March
Post: Indoor Boot Sale at Seniors, Sat 12th March
| Indoor Boot Sale at Seniors, 260 Stanstead Road, SE23 1DD.
[b]Saturday 12th March from 11am to 3pm.[/b]
Tables for hire (to display your goods for sale) at £10 each.
[b]To hire a table[/b] contact ... |
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05-03-2016, 05:54 PM |
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Thread: Running for local Councillor
Post: RE: Running for local Cllr
| Councillors are elected for a term of four years; the next local elections will be in May 2018, so you have plenty of time to prepare!
There is a lot of information about the Council and Cllrs on the... |
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derbybill |
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29-12-2015, 01:05 PM |
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Thread: Lewisham Hospital Choir Top of the Pops!
Post: Lewisham Hospital Choir Top of the Pops!
| [b]NHS Choir beat Bieber to UK Christmas number one.[/b]
Not just a great local hospital, but a musical one as well.
Congratulations!
Take a look at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-351... |
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26-12-2015, 02:36 PM |
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Thread: Life in SE23 - Eateries
Post: RE: Takeaways
| Coming back to the original subject of take-aways, I am really surprised that not one person has mentioned The Dewaniam in Wastdale Road.
The owner Rashid Sha started with a takeaway place in one ... |
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derbybill |
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24-12-2015, 02:53 PM |
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Thread: Electricity problems last night? Please report it
Post: RE: Electricity problems last night? Please report...
| Just a few occasional flickers during the last couple of evenings, but nothing like your experience.
I'm near the Honor Oak pub in Brockley Rise. |
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derbybill |
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10-12-2015, 01:39 PM |
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Thread: Eastbound traffic on South Circular Road
Post: RE: Eastbound traffic on South Circular Road
| Yes, thanks BarCar.
It does look like something is happening, but I wonder if there are any dates in mind (remember that London Mayor/Assembly elections are coming up next May).
I really do have c... |
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derbybill |
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05-12-2015, 03:49 PM |
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Thread: Housing Shortage
Post: RE: Housing Shortage
| There is an interesting article on the BBC website right now about the vast numbers of empty properties in the UK - more than 600,000 houses/flats.
At least 200,000 properties have been empty for m... |
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derbybill |
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02-12-2015, 08:07 PM |
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Thread: Eastbound traffic on South Circular Road
Post: RE: Eastbound traffic on South Circular Road
| Yes thanks [b]jollyrog[/b], some useful ideas there.
I used to drive this way every morning and I knew that if I was there before about 8.10am I would have a clear run past St Dunstan's (going east).... |
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derbybill |
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23-11-2015, 11:33 AM |
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Thread: Eastbound traffic on South Circular Road
Post: Eastbound traffic on South Circular Road
| Having lived in these parts for a long long time, I have the feeling that traffic going from Forest Hill to Catford is getting much worse, and afternoon congestion that used to start at around 4 to 4.... |
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derbybill |
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20-11-2015, 09:37 PM |
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Thread: New Street Name: "Moonlight Drive" - Objection Deadline
Post: RE: New Street Name: "Moonlight Drive" - Objectio...
| The name is based on sound ecological principles: no mains streetlighting will be installed, so therefore "Moonlight Drive" (maybe it should be "Moonlit Drive") or even "Solar-powered-LED Drive"
You ... |
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derbybill |
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19-03-2015, 05:02 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Photos
Post: RE: Forest Hill Photos
| [i]To Emmasouthby[/i]
I remember your stepfather's shop with all the TT race photos on the walls: seem to remember they also sold cycles as well. My first moped (new) came from that shop and came in ... |
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derbybill |
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17-03-2015, 09:37 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Photos
Post: RE: Forest Hill Photos
| The Baptist Church (junction of Derby Hill and Dartmouth Road) was obviously demolished, but I don't know when and why. I used to go to Cubs in the church hall next door and once a month had Church P... |
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derbybill |
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17-03-2015, 12:39 PM |
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Thread: Storytellers at Seniors in Stanstead Road
Post: RE: Storytellers at Seniors in Stanstead Road
| I think this link will work:
www.facebook.com/seniorslewisham |
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derbybill |
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12-03-2015, 08:19 PM |
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Thread: Storytellers at Seniors in Stanstead Road
Post: Storytellers at Seniors in Stanstead Road
| This Friday, Seniors presents [b]Trouble and Strife[/b], tales of love and marriage, told by
[b]Jacq Paschoud[/b]
and fellow storytellers from
[b]The forest with the big hill[/b].
2.00pm, 13th Mar... |
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derbybill |
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11-03-2015, 09:24 PM |
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Thread: Lewisham Life magazine
Post: RE: Lewisham Life magazine
| Does anyone have any views on Lewisham Life magazine?
And whatever happened to that little [b]SE23 magazine[/b] that we used to get every month? |
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derbybill |
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09-03-2015, 01:12 PM |
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Thread: Crofton Park Assembly Meeting this Saturday
Post: RE: Crofton Park Assembly Meeting this Saturday
| Tomorrow morning. Don't be late! |
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derbybill |
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06-03-2015, 10:09 PM |
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Thread: Lewisham Life magazine
Post: Lewisham Life magazine
| On the post [b]Council Housing and Immigration[/b] someone called [b]152047[/b] put this at the end:
[i]"Meanwhile I notice yet another utterly pointless edition of Lewisham Life has been delivered... |
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derbybill |
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06-03-2015, 05:08 PM |
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Thread: Traffic lights at Cranston Rd/South Circular
Post: RE: Traffic lights at Cranston Rd/South Circular
| Working OK now.
And a nice "thank-you" phone call from TFL for reporting the problem to them. |
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derbybill |
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06-03-2015, 04:33 PM |
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Thread: Crofton Park Assembly Meeting this Saturday
Post: Crofton Park Assembly Meeting this Saturday
| Anyone who lives, works or studies in the Crofton Park Ward area is invited to the Assembly Meeting on Saturday 7th March from 11 am to 1pm.
[b]It will be at St Hilda's Church Hall, Courtrai Road, ... |
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derbybill |
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05-03-2015, 09:29 PM |
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Thread: Traffic lights at Cranston Rd/South Circular
Post: Traffic lights at Cranston Rd/South Circular
| Lights have gone wrong again as they did a few days ago.
No green phase if you are coming along Cranston Road. Drivers are taking a chance and are crossing the South Circular when the Brockley Ris... |
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derbybill |
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05-03-2015, 04:44 PM |
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Thread: Catford Bridge pub on fire
Post: RE: Catford Bridge pub on fire
| And now an accident on the Catford Gyratory....can it get any worse????? |
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derbybill |
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02-03-2015, 05:36 PM |
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Thread: Catford Bridge pub on fire
Post: RE: Catford Bridge pub on fire
| Another problem for unlucky drivers near Catford who are on the S Circular going East.
The traffic lights at junction with Canadian Avenue (just past the burnt-out pub) have now failed and the queues... |
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derbybill |
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02-03-2015, 05:28 PM |
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Thread: Catford Bridge pub on fire
Post: RE: Catford Bridge pub on fire
| I have had some nice Sunday lunches and a pint or two in that pub.
What a terrible waste of money. Hope that the builders/owners have a good insurance policy... |
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02-03-2015, 01:02 PM |
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Thread: Catford Bridge pub on fire
Post: RE: Catford Bridge pub on fire
| Is the South Circular still closed at Catford?
Any assessment of the scale of damage? The Fire Brigade's report seemed to imply that the pub was in a very bad way.
Could it mean total demolitio... |
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derbybill |
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02-03-2015, 12:58 PM |
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Thread: Gridlock
Post: RE: Gridlock
| BBC London page [b](http://www.bbc.co.uk/travel/london/incidents/road)[/b]
reports SEVERE DISRUPTION (not medium, or minor).
Gas leak, Temporary Traffic lights and Emergency repairs.
So keep clea... |
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derbybill |
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27-02-2015, 12:26 PM |
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Thread: Valentine's Day Quiz at Seniors
Post: RE: Valentine's Day Quiz at Seniors
| To make it clear, you don't have to be a "senior" to join in.
But bring your mum, dad, grandma, great grandma, etc all the same! |
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derbybill |
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12-02-2015, 09:27 PM |
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Thread: Valentine's Day Quiz at Seniors
Post: Valentine's Day Quiz at Seniors
| [b]Saturday 14th February, 12 noon to 4.00pm[/b] (food and drink available from the cafe).
[b]at Seniors, 260 Stanstead Road, SE23 1DD[/b]
Tickets on sale at £2 per person (Seniors paid-up member... |
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derbybill |
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10-02-2015, 08:37 PM |
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Thread: Dewaniam Restaurant Closed?
Post: Dewaniam Restaurant Closed?
| Anyone know what's happening to the restaurant (not the takeaway in Wastdale Road which is still producing good quality food).
I drove past last Friday night and the place was in darkness and the bri... |
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derbybill |
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04-02-2015, 06:35 PM |
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Thread: Traffic Cameras on Stanstead Road
Post: RE: Traffic Cameras on Stanstead Road
| Like Snazy I have been caught on that one but after the 4.00pm deadline, because the queue in the PO took a lot longer than expected. And you can't deny it when you see the photo of yourself driving ... |
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derbybill |
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04-02-2015, 06:21 PM |
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Thread: Dog mess outside my house
Post: RE: Dog mess outside my house
| Suggest you try Pepper Dust: basically it's ground black pepper, so maybe try that first! I think it makes the dog sneeze which it doesn't like and after a few times it won't be stopping outside your... |
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derbybill |
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04-02-2015, 06:08 PM |
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Thread: Shops, pubs, restaurants, etc
Post: RE: Shops, restaurants, pubs etc
| [i]Reply to Cheeky[/i]
I wasn't moaning honestly, just questioning the term "British Food".
Like everyone else I am pleased that there is the massive injection of cash into a very grim old pub (as... |
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derbybill |
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02-07-2014, 12:40 PM |
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Thread: Shops, pubs, restaurants, etc
Post: RE: Shops, restaurants, pubs etc
| The big banner displayed on the pub puts "British Food" at the top, then "locally sourced" which sounds a great idea to support local farmers, but does that mean there wont be any Pizzas, Pasta, New Z... |
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derbybill |
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27-06-2014, 01:11 AM |
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Thread: Ward Assemblies
Post: RE: Ward Assemblies
| Thanks for the reminder.
Are you sure about the date and time for the Forest Hill Assembly, and should I bring my cossy? |
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derbybill |
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20-06-2014, 06:25 PM |
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Thread: John Surtees in FH
Post: RE: John Surtees in FH
| [b]Reply to ForestHillier:[/b]The best book with photos of old Forest Hill is
Sydenham and Forest Hill
compiled by John Coulter and John Seaman
Pub. Chalford 1995
ISBN 0 7524 0036 3
My copy is ... |
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derbybill |
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29-05-2014, 08:46 PM |
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Thread: Parking controls in HOP
Post: RE: Parking controls in HOP
| Yes, Sparkles, do be careful what you wish for.
There was consultation on a Controlled Parking Zone a few years ago and it was rejected by local residents. These CPZs can be expensive and often ca... |
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derbybill |
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15-01-2014, 05:54 PM |
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Thread: A plan to save the Honor Oak pub?
Post: RE: A plan to save the Honor Oak pub?
| Asbestos removal vans parked on the frontage today. Getting rid of something nasty in the kitchen? |
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derbybill |
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15-01-2014, 05:30 PM |
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Thread: Memorial for the Iron Lady?
Post: RE: Memorial for the Iron Lady?
| The Iron Lady - let her Rust in Peace. |
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derbybill |
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11-01-2014, 03:49 PM |
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Thread: Sainsburys big freeze
Post: RE: Sainsburys big freeze
| Yes I was told it was fixed on Tuesday when I was there last (Friday) night.
I wonder if they lost a lot of customers during the month without heating? |
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derbybill |
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11-01-2014, 03:46 PM |
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Thread: Sainsburys big freeze
Post: RE: Sainsburys big freeze
| It was pretty cold again tonight (Friday), so I will have another moan to Customer Services. |
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derbybill |
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20-12-2013, 09:58 PM |
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Thread: Sainsburys big freeze
Post: RE: Sainsburys big freeze
| This is part of the reply I received from Sainsbury's Customer Services today (Friday 13th Dec):
"In light of your feedback, I have called the Forest Hill store and spoken with John Parry, Fresh Fo... |
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derbybill |
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13-12-2013, 12:15 PM |
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Thread: Sainsburys big freeze
Post: RE: Sainsburys big freeze
| It should be a minimum of 16C there unless the staff are involved in lots of physical activity.
If you look at the back of your receipt from Sainsbury's, it says:
[b]Thank you for your visit. Ple... |
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derbybill |
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10-12-2013, 09:43 PM |
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Thread: A plan to save the Honor Oak pub?
Post: RE: A plan to save the Honor Oak pub?
| But presumably they have to keep the ground floor disabled toilet otherwise they won't get planning permission.
Anyone like to comment? |
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derbybill |
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09-12-2013, 09:09 PM |
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Thread: A plan to save the Honor Oak pub?
Post: RE: A plan to save the Honor Oak pub?
| There seem to be lights on inside the pub in most of the rooms.
Not sure if this is just for security or if work is going on inside. |
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derbybill |
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05-12-2013, 10:52 AM |
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Thread: Co-op and Shell garage - closed
Post: RE: Co-op and Shell garage - closed
| Looks like an official opening today. A big arch of greeny-yellow balloons around the door. Maybe some special offers? |
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derbybill |
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05-12-2013, 10:17 AM |
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Thread: New Street Lights
Post: RE: New Street Lights
| To Pippi
Welcome to the Forum and the area!
I could be smug and say that all those living in the "grand and impressive houses" don't make much use of the pavements as they use their cars all the tim... |
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derbybill |
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23-11-2013, 04:07 PM |
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Thread: A plan to save the Honor Oak pub?
Post: RE: A plan to save the Honor Oak pub?
| Some blue-coloured posters have appeared on the Honor Oak pub, referring to the improvements to be made, and reference to the London Borough of Lewisham Licensing Authority (Laurence House, Catford) w... |
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derbybill |
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23-11-2013, 03:48 PM |
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Thread: A plan to save the Honor Oak pub?
Post: RE: A plan to save the Honor Oak pub?
| Thanks Roachie. Last Police 5 was broadcast in 1992 so you're obviously not one of the very young ones!
Remember the old jokes? "That's a nice watch you've got there, didn't I see it on Police 5 las... |
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derbybill |
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10-10-2013, 12:04 AM |
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Thread: A plan to save the Honor Oak pub?
Post: RE: A plan to save the Honor Oak pub?
| Something is happening in the pub because I noticed a sign saying "Keep the car park clear for the builders"
In the last three days there has been a white van and a car parked on the forecourt and I ... |
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derbybill |
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09-10-2013, 08:47 PM |
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Thread: British National Party March Sat 1st June
Post: RE: British National Party March Sat 1st June
| Thanks for all the updates: things have happened quickly to get this demonstration moved away from Lewisham and Greenwich.
However the BNP are dropping hints that they have other plans on their websi... |
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31-05-2013, 03:49 PM |
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Thread: British National Party March Sat 1st June
Post: British National Party March Sat 1st June
| The BNP led by Nick Griffin MEP is intending to march or drive ("motorcade") from Woolwich (assembling from 1pm) to the Lewisham Islamic Centre (opposite Lewisham Hospital) on Saturday.
The route i... |
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