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Thread: Not another estate agent
Post: RE: Not another estate agent
| All welcome as far as I'm concerned (unless the condom shop is thinking of returning). We are not short of empty units. If someone wants to invest in Forest Hill, welcome and good luck! |
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08-09-2014, 08:35 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Cars
Post: RE: Forest Hill Cars
| I've got a great idea. Why doesn't Stevjohn take the fare he paid to greyhound and go and pay it to Forest Hill cars too with an apology and ask to come off the blacklist. They will probably accept an... |
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18-08-2014, 08:31 PM |
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Thread: Do we need a pedestrian crossing on Perry Vale at the rear of Forest Hill station?
Post: RE: Do we need a pedestrian crossing at the rear o...
| This road is my favourite in the whole of Forest Hill. Once you turn into it you can keep driving all the way to Bell Green, usually without stopping. This is in stark contrast to going through Sydenh... |
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14-05-2014, 06:48 PM |
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Thread: No Overground or Rail this Weekend
Post: RE: No Overground or Rail this Weekend
| Thanks a lot for sharing this - probably saved me some pain! |
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02-05-2014, 06:00 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Station Subway
Post: RE: Forest Hill Station Subway
| Perhaps a nice beige Michael. It's the cheap white cladding that I like the least. |
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02-05-2014, 05:57 PM |
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Thread: Do we need a pedestrian crossing on Perry Vale at the rear of Forest Hill station?
Post: RE: Do we need a pedestrian crossing at the rear o...
| Why can't people cross a road without a crossing? |
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30-04-2014, 08:15 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Station Subway
Post: RE: Forest Hill Station Subway
| Am I the only person who thinks the subway looks a bit rubbish? Part of it looks like the inside of a fridge (or one with a roof that isn't straight) and that manky green colour is very drab. It's a h... |
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30-04-2014, 07:34 PM |
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Thread: Do we need a pedestrian crossing on Perry Vale at the rear of Forest Hill station?
Post: RE: Do we need a pedestrian crossing at the rear o...
| The road seems fine to me. I've been crossing it for several years now without incident. You just have to remember to look both ways. It's nice to drive on too. Last thing we want is yet more start /s... |
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30-04-2014, 07:28 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Christmas lights.
Post: RE: Forest Hill Christmas lights.
| Judging by the lights and the rather forlorn looking tree (which looks like it's in prison with those barriers around it) it looks like an austerity Christmas theme from Lewisham council. I think if y... |
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09-12-2013, 08:57 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill: cheap (apparently) but not for long!
Post: RE: Forest Hill: cheap (apparently) but not for lo...
| You could grow wall flowers... |
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20-11-2013, 08:36 PM |
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Thread: Traffic lights Dartmouth Road/London Road
Post: RE: Traffic lights Dartmouth Road/London Road
| I can't believe that some people think all the people using the pool have walked there! It is a lovely thought that after having their hovis delivered by a boy on his bike at 5am the good people of Fo... |
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13-11-2013, 11:38 PM |
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Thread: Farmers' market in the Horniman Gardens
Post: RE: Farmers' market in the Horniman Gardens
| I loved the farmers market when I went on Saturday and think it's a great addition to Forest Hill, however I do feel very sorry for those who have taken on a permanent unit and pay rent and business r... |
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13-11-2013, 11:20 PM |
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Thread: Farmers' market in the Horniman Gardens
Post: RE: Farmers' market in the Horniman Gardens
| I think you're totally within your rights to voice your concerns and thank you for doing that. You've made a big difference to Dartmouth Road and your passion is clear. There must be a middle way, whe... |
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13-11-2013, 09:49 AM |
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Thread: Le Querce, Brockley rise
Post: RE: Le Querce, Brockley rise
| Guess I won't be kissing nottinghillbilly anytime soon then.... |
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12-11-2013, 11:40 PM |
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Thread: Farmers' market in the Horniman Gardens
Post: RE: Farmers' market in the Horniman Gardens
| Dartmouth Road is great for shopping now compared with a couple of years ago. My kids love Sugar Mountain (and its owner). Robs (and its owner), Agas (you get the picture). Sainsbury's have never give... |
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12-11-2013, 11:39 PM |
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Thread: Free parking on December Saturdays in the town centre
Post: RE: Free parking on December Saturdays in the town...
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12-11-2013, 11:22 PM |
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Thread: Traffic lights Dartmouth Road/London Road
Post: RE: Traffic lights Dartmouth Road/London Road
| Some random thoughts, not thought through in any way.
Personally, I don't think that there is enough parking on Dartmouth Road. If the shops are going to be more successful then people need to be ... |
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12-11-2013, 11:21 PM |
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Thread: Traffic Lights outside Co-Op, Forest Hill
Post: RE: Traffic lights Dartmouth Road/London Road
| That is fantastic Mr Numbers! There was clearly something wrong and thanks to you it's now resolved and you've benefitted loads of people in the process. Pedestrians are no worse off - they just have ... |
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09-11-2013, 07:29 PM |
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Thread: Traffic lights Dartmouth Road/London Road
Post: RE: Traffic lights Dartmouth Road/London Road
| Thanks so much Sugar Mountain for the cola bottles! All dutifully demolished...! Thanks too anotherjohn, thats so kind. I don't drink alcohol though so don't worry! |
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26-10-2013, 10:40 AM |
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Thread: Traffic lights Dartmouth Road/London Road
Post: RE: Traffic lights Dartmouth Road/London Road
| I'll say thanks on the forum from Sugar Mountain thus proving i am the rightful heir of the cola bottles! We are regulars there too! |
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24-10-2013, 11:04 PM |
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Thread: Traffic lights Dartmouth Road/London Road
Post: RE: Traffic lights Dartmouth Road/London Road
| Aw, thanks everyone. It's nice to feel appreciated and to have made a genuine imprvement to life in Forest Hill (not least my own!). The book and the film will follow shortly...
I may drive down to... |
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24-10-2013, 09:13 AM |
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Thread: Teachers Strike at Forest Hill Primary School
Post: RE: Teachers Strike at Forest Hill Primary School
| It's a London-wide strike so I'd be surprised if other London Schools weren't affected. My kids are at Eliot Bank. |
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11-10-2013, 10:05 PM |
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Thread: Teachers Strike at Forest Hill Primary School
Post: Teachers Strike at Forest Hill Primary School
| Some of the teachers at our Forest Hill Primary school are going on strike for a day next week. However, we got a letter home from school telling us that they are 'exercising their right' not to tell ... |
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11-10-2013, 08:27 PM |
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Thread: Traffic lights Dartmouth Road/London Road
Post: RE: Traffic lights Dartmouth Road/London Road
| Traffic lights were on green for ages today and the queue on Dartmouth road was much shorter. Feeling quite pleased with myself... |
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05-10-2013, 07:51 PM |
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Thread: Traffic lights Dartmouth Road/London Road
Post: RE: Traffic lights Dartmouth Road/London Road
| There is one shop that often park their van outside and cause congestion. There is nowhere else for them to park which is the problem, so I won't be too harsh on them but they do make life difficult f... |
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05-10-2013, 07:50 PM |
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Thread: Traffic lights Dartmouth Road/London Road
Post: RE: Traffic lights Dartmouth Road/London Road
| One Saturday a couple of weeks ago I was sat in traffic on Dartmouth road at 9am. After 10 minutes of queuing I was cross. The lights on Dartmouth road were on green for 8 seconds, barely enough time ... |
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30-09-2013, 07:54 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?
| Chiswick and Elephant and Castle.
Moved here because it was green and hilly, you get a lot for your money (and proper gardens unlike Herne Hill) and it's close to central London.
I genuinely b... |
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Deano |
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17-09-2013, 07:25 PM |
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Thread: Passport Photo Booths in SE23
Post: RE: passport photos
| Yes there is. It's in the ticket hall on the right as you go through the doors. |
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21-08-2013, 11:33 PM |
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Thread: Indian Takeout suggestions
Post: RE: Indian Takeout suggestions
| We've tried most of them in FH and East Dulwich over the years. Babur was our favourite for ages but used to take 1.30hr to come and when it did it was tepid/cold. I think Dartmouth Tandoori is the be... |
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Deano |
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16-08-2013, 10:21 PM |
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Thread: Planning: 2-4 London Road FH (Launderette)
Post: RE: Planning: 2-4 London Road FH (Launderette)
| It is Certainly the oldest looking laundrette in London...now preserved for a little bit longer. Other community assets we need to protect:
1: Forest Hill station ticket office. One of the finest p... |
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02-07-2013, 12:22 AM |
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Thread: Interesting new beggar around WH Smith
Post: RE: Interesting new beggar around WH Smith
| Amazing that she threw the coppers away. I only ever see community support officers around here... |
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26-06-2013, 09:08 PM |
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Thread: Planning: 2-4 London Road FH (Launderette)
Post: RE: Planning: 2-4 London Road FH (Launderette)
| I can't quite believe that a campaign was run to keep in place Forest Hill's biggest eyesore. I guess we got what we wanted - for visitors to see a run down station leading out to a run down laundrett... |
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24-06-2013, 08:55 PM |
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Thread: Planning: 2-4 London Road FH (Launderette)
Post: RE: Launderette closing
| I do feel very sorry for old people who find it tricky to get out at the best of times and who will now have to travel further. Clearly running a laundrette is just not viable any more. That doesn't m... |
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21-03-2013, 09:19 PM |
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Thread: Primary schools in FH advice
Post: RE: Primary schools in FH advice
| Have a look at them all. With Lewisham adding bulge classes all over the place you could get offered one that is not necessarily that near t o you. Look at the ousted inspections to get a feel. |
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20-03-2013, 09:43 PM |
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Thread: Let's move to Forest Hill
Post: RE: Let's move to Forest Hill
| I'm fed up with so many good primary schools and the fact it took me less than half an hour from my house to work in Canary Wharf. Talk about inconvenient. There are far too many trees and parks. Lond... |
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20-03-2013, 09:40 PM |
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Thread: Planning: 2-4 London Road FH (Launderette)
Post: RE: Launderette closing
| Rather have an estate agent than a laundrette. There's a nice laundrette in kirkdale village less than 5 mins away. If pedders want to spruce up a tired unit in full view of every Visitor to the Hill ... |
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20-03-2013, 09:33 PM |
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Thread: Council Tax 2013/14
Post: RE: Council Tax 2013/14
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27-02-2013, 11:21 PM |
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Thread: Council Tax 2013/14
Post: RE: Council Tax 2013/14
| I'm sorry that you have such a dismissive attitude Nutfield. Why can't I question the fact that our local council is increasing its tax at a time when most people are cutting their own family budgets?... |
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25-02-2013, 10:11 PM |
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Thread: Council Tax 2013/14
Post: RE: Council Tax 2013/14
| Conveniently just below the 2 per cent at which he'd have to have a referrendum to justify it. Why aren't they actually cutting costs like everyone else? |
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23-02-2013, 08:01 AM |
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Thread: North facing garden (Street near the pools)
Post: RE: North facing garden (Street near the pools)
| Thorpewood Ave is a great place to live. Street parties, street snowball fights, book club etc. North-facing gardens not a problem. They back onto other gardens anyway so their south facing garden is ... |
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21-02-2013, 12:05 AM |
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Thread: Traffic lights Dartmouth Road/London Road
Post: RE: Traffic lights Dartmouth Road/London Road
| Some of the best experiences of traffic junctions in Forest Hill I've had are when the lights are out. People slow down, consider others and generally take turns.
Seriously though, if buses are go... |
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20-02-2013, 11:55 PM |
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Thread: Traffic lights Dartmouth Road/London Road
Post: RE: Traffic lights Dartmouth Road/London Road
| ....and all the shops then go bust. That'll learn them! |
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19-02-2013, 10:19 PM |
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Thread: Traffic lights Dartmouth Road/London Road
Post: RE: Traffic lights Dartmouth Road/London Road
| I had to wait ages on Friday to get onto Dartmouth Road from the South Circular because of buses not being able to get past illegally parked cars. I know most people wouldn't like my solution but i fe... |
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16-02-2013, 11:50 PM |
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Thread: Traffic lights Dartmouth Road/London Road
Post: RE: Traffic lights Dartmouth Road/London Road
| It is entirely due to cars on the south circular blocking the junction so cars can't get out of Dartmouth road. The pedestrian lights outside scotch brooks ( or whatever it's called this week) also ca... |
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15-02-2013, 12:17 AM |
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Thread: Where do local primary kids go on to, on whole?
Post: RE: Where do local primary kids go on to, on whole...
| I think I know the Head you are talking about Sydenhamhiller and I can't wait to see you having the 'middle class flight' conversation at parents evening! We'll stand back and watch the fireworks whil... |
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13-02-2013, 10:40 PM |
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Thread: Planning to move to Forest Hill (or ED)
Post: RE: Planning to move to Forest Hill (or ED)
| Worth considering Eliot Bank too, which is on the Sydenham side but is rated outstanding by Ofsted. There are some nice roads around the school (Derby Hill Crescent, Thorpewood Ave, Radlet Ave). |
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12-02-2013, 05:39 AM |
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Thread: Local Premier league team support
Post: RE: Local Premier league team support
| Up the Villa! Loads of us around here. Soon won't be Premiership though. I've never seen any Baggies in East Dulwich. Mostly Chelsea over there... |
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27-01-2013, 09:59 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill's own ram raiders
Post: RE: Forest Hill's own ram raiders
| Cash machines with no cash in. That would be a cunning deterrent? |
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10-01-2013, 11:13 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill's own ram raiders
Post: RE: Forest Hill's own ram raiders
| The whole station is an eye-sore. Must be the worst looking ticket office in London! I've hard'y noticed the rest of it being boarded up it's so ugly. |
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30-09-2012, 08:36 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools
| Tried the pools out for the first time on Saturday. They are great and I can't believe how lucky we are to have such a fantastic facility on the doorstep. The changing areas etc are superb. Like someo... |
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