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  Thread: Is Dalmain School pretty mediocre?
Post: RE: Is Dalmain School pretty mediocre?

I can't speak for Dalmain as my children don't go there, but just to echo what others have said that SATS are not the be-all-and-end-all. There is a lot more to primary schools than Year 6 results. As...
Jane2 SE23 Topics 8 13,926 27-02-2013, 03:45 PM
  Thread: Cuts to Lewisham Hospital A&E
Post: RE: Lewisham Hospital A&E to close?

The decision about maternity has gone against all the advice they have been given about what is safe (I know because I was in some of the meetings), so I really don't understand how he can claim this ...
Jane2 Wider Topics 205 174,779 31-01-2013, 02:30 PM
  Thread: Cuts to Lewisham Hospital A&E
Post: RE: Lewisham Hospital A&E to close?

I thought it was a good debate on Question Time last night, and Lewisham came out very well. Nice to see some local faces in the audience! Let's just hope Jeremy Hunt takes some notice... rhsdun...
Jane2 Wider Topics 205 174,779 11-01-2013, 12:17 PM
  Thread: Cuts to Lewisham Hospital A&E
Post: RE: Lewisham Hospital A&E to close?

Write a postcard to Jeremy Hunt telling him to save Lewisham Healthcare NHS Trust. Send your postcards to - Jeremy Hunt Secretary of State for Heatlh Department of Health Richmond House 79 Whit...
Jane2 Wider Topics 205 174,779 10-01-2013, 01:10 PM
  Thread: Cuts to Lewisham Hospital A&E
Post: RE: Lewisham Hospital A&E to close?

In the Evening Standard: [url=http://www.standard.co.uk/news/lewisham-ae-moves-closer-to-closure-despite-massive-outcry-8442553.html?origin=internalSearch]http://www.standard.co.uk/news/lewisham-ae...
Jane2 Wider Topics 205 174,779 09-01-2013, 02:34 PM
  Thread: Cuts to Lewisham Hospital A&E
Post: RE: Lewisham Hospital A&E to close?

It is really disappointing, but not surprising. I took part in various consultations and I felt it was just a token exercise. They do not care about the opinions of local people and I have little fait...
Jane2 Wider Topics 205 174,779 08-01-2013, 10:49 PM
  Thread: Cuts to Lewisham Hospital A&E
Post: RE: Lewisham Hospital A&E to close?

Here is an article about the reason for SLHT's financial problems, that has ended up affecting us so much. I find it despicable that the CEO of one of the private healthcare companies has made a perso...
Jane2 Wider Topics 205 174,779 04-01-2013, 11:19 PM
  Thread: Cuts to Lewisham Hospital A&E
Post: RE: Lewisham A&E to close?

Cynically, I would say that the consultation document has been made overly complicated to avoid people completing it. A lot of people are questioning the whole consultation process. Someone I ...
Jane2 Wider Topics 205 174,779 01-12-2012, 10:59 AM
  Thread: Catford Bridge Tavern to become retail units?
Post: RE: Catford Bridge Tavern to become retail units?

To update on this. The lovely, friendly and popular Catford Bridge Tavern has had its last last orders. https://www.facebook.com/catfordbridgetavern Apparently the owner sold the Freehold to Tesc...
Jane2 Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 15 14,988 21-11-2012, 06:15 PM
  Thread: Cuts to Lewisham Hospital A&E
Post: RE: Lewisham A&E to close

Thanks for that Carole - helpful. I have read through the consultation document and it seems to me it is misleading. I am aware from the Save Lewisham Hospital website about the proposed sell-off o...
Jane2 Wider Topics 205 174,779 20-11-2012, 03:41 PM
  Thread: Cuts to Lewisham Hospital A&E
Post: RE: Lewisham A&E to close

Unfortunately I can't make the march due to an important prior commitment that day, but I will be doing everything else I can including responding to the consultation etc. Heidi Alexander has a list o...
Jane2 Wider Topics 205 174,779 20-11-2012, 01:09 PM
  Thread: Still need an oven repair... SE23
Post: Still need an oven repair... SE23

I posted recently about needing to get my oven repaired (sorry for reposting but I can't edit or add to my earlier post on this board). As well as the oven not heating up, the grill has now packed ...
Jane2 Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 0 2,293 15-11-2012, 01:43 PM
  Thread: Cuts to Lewisham Hospital A&E
Post: RE: Lewisham A&E to close

This is an interesting article to read. http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/336225 The following quote struck me as I live near the South Circular - it seems these changes are going to affect ...
Jane2 Wider Topics 205 174,779 10-11-2012, 04:25 PM
  Thread: Cuts to Lewisham Hospital A&E
Post: RE: Lewisham A&E to close

There is also a Facebook Causes page specifically about the Maternity Services closure. http://www.causes.com/causes/800852-save-maternity-services-in-south-london
Jane2 Wider Topics 205 174,779 10-11-2012, 04:01 PM
  Thread: Cuts to Lewisham Hospital A&E
Post: RE: Lewisham A&E to close

Sue Thanks for your posts. I will print out some flyers and put them them around and about. Do you think the local doctors surgeries will take them? Everyone I know is completely horrified by th...
Jane2 Wider Topics 205 174,779 04-11-2012, 03:48 PM
  Thread: Firework displays in FH?
Post: Firework displays in FH?

It's a bit late now, but just wondered if anyone can recommend any small local firework displays in the area? Don't fancy anything on the scale of Blackheath.
Jane2 SE23 Topics 0 2,791 03-11-2012, 06:08 PM
  Thread: Oven repair, any recommendations?
Post: Oven repair, any recommendations?

Hi Can anyone recommend someone to to come and look at (and hopefully repair!) our oven? It's not getting to temperature and NEFF charge £99 per callout, so would like to try a local tradesperson, ...
Jane2 Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 0 2,317 30-10-2012, 12:06 PM
  Thread: Catford Bridge Tavern to become retail units?
Post: RE: Catford Bridge Tavern to become retail units?

True, unfortunately. Here is the planning application: [url=http://acolnet.lewisham.gov.uk/LEWIS-XSLPagesDC/acolnetcgi.exe?ACTION=UNWRAP&RIPNAME=Root.PgeResultDetail&TheSystemkey=67504]http://acoln...
Jane2 Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 15 14,988 15-10-2012, 02:20 PM
  Thread: Cranston Road closure
Post: RE: Cranston Road closure

Thanks Snazy, good to hear that the police have reported the injuries were not life-threatening as I had heard a different story from someone and was fearing the worst. Also, just to say I agree wi...
Jane2 SE23 Topics 20 24,727 12-06-2012, 10:15 AM
  Thread: Fire Station open day?
Post: RE: Fire Station open day?

Thanks both. I knew I could rely on se23.com for the answer!
Jane2 SE23 Topics 3 5,880 11-06-2012, 11:36 AM
  Thread: Cranston Road closure
Post: RE: Cranston Road closure

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-18392905 this is what has been reported on the BBC :(
Jane2 SE23 Topics 20 24,727 11-06-2012, 11:31 AM
  Thread: Fire Station open day?
Post: Fire Station open day?

Hi I drove past Forest Hill fire station on Stanstead Road today and saw a large banner for an open day in June. However I didn't catch the date - does anyone know when it is? Thanks!
Jane2 SE23 Topics 3 5,880 31-05-2012, 03:56 PM
  Thread: new mum and baby group
Post: RE: new mum and baby group

That is a shame, I didn't realise that. The group is completely voluntarily run, no-one is paid for their time, so perhaps they need more volunteers.
Jane2 SE23 Topics 8 7,875 17-05-2012, 09:29 PM
  Thread: new mum and baby group
Post: RE: new mum and baby group

If you do fancy it, I have been to the playgroup at the Forest Hill Methodist church with my baby (5 months) that Derbyhilltop mentions, and it is very nice - there is a quiet peaceful room just for t...
Jane2 SE23 Topics 8 7,875 15-05-2012, 02:37 PM
  Thread: Tips on tips?
Post: RE: Tips on tips?

I too have a load of rubble to dispose of - left in my garden by previous owners. I put it on Freecycle and didn't have any takers although maybe I need to try posting again - people probably don't lo...
Jane2 Wider Topics 28 41,487 08-05-2012, 11:52 AM
  Thread: Horniman Licence Application
Post: RE: Horniman Licence Application

The Horniman has stated that the Chicken event was a mistake and won't be repeated. Whilst obviously deeply traumatic for many of you, it was a one-off. They have stated that they don't want that sort...
Jane2 SE23 Topics 114 90,212 25-04-2012, 02:52 PM
  Thread: Sewing Machine repair
Post: Sewing Machine repair

Hi - does anyone know where I can get a sewing machine repaired without having to travel too far? Thanks!
Jane2 Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 0 2,534 25-04-2012, 09:59 AM
  Thread: Burglary in SE23
Post: RE: Burglary in SE23

PVP - not a phone call, but I did have a door-to-door salesperson offering me a burglar alarm with a £200 'grant' if I took them up on the offer (the grant turned out to be from the company itself, so...
Jane2 SE23 Topics 44 43,814 24-04-2012, 11:00 AM
  Thread: Horniman Licence Application
Post: RE: Horniman Licence Application

It's not unusual for a museum to have this sort of alchohol licence - I am not sure what the hoo-haa is? I really doubt they will be going down the cheap and cheerful lager route. They will be wan...
Jane2 SE23 Topics 114 90,212 07-04-2012, 09:07 PM
  Thread: Assault in Forest Hill
Post: RE: Assault in Forest Hill

To echo the comments here, how awful for you especially so soon after moving here. I don't go out in the evenings so much nowadays but I've never seen anything like this but as others have said these ...
Jane2 SE23 Topics 16 14,492 23-03-2012, 08:04 PM
  Thread: New Lamp Posts/Street Lights
Post: RE: New Lamp Posts/Street Lights

I also thought the reason was to light the path rather than the road. I do remember reading something about this in one of the Council's publications but I can't remember where! A lot of the existin...
Jane2 Wider Topics 128 128,594 09-03-2012, 02:49 PM
  Thread: Kilmorie school
Post: RE: Kilmorie school

Lizzie - just to explain about the head teacher situation at Kilmorie. Liz Stone is the Head of School, she was recruited by Robin Bosher last year. As others have said she would be very happy to talk...
Jane2 SE23 Topics 11 16,211 08-03-2012, 02:59 PM
  Thread: any baby groups in the area.
Post: RE: any baby groups in the area.

Hi There is a playgroup at the Forest Hill Methodist Church on Normanton Street, although its a Toddler group too, it has a nice peaceful separate 'Bumps and Babies' room so you don't have to sit i...
Jane2 Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 7 12,180 21-02-2012, 07:18 PM
  Thread: Crystal Palace One O Clock Club may close
Post: Crystal Palace One O Clock Club may close

For those of you who have taken their children to the fantastic Crystal Palace One O Clock Club you may be alarmed to hear it might be closing. Its an excellent playgroup, with a great mix of craf...
Jane2 Wider Topics 1 5,683 16-01-2012, 06:38 PM
  Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: The Old Bank to become a Domino's Pizza

"ruthb Wrote: I think someone already suggested it but an excellent location for a Dominoes would be the empty Angle Bar on corner of Brockley Rise and South Circular - plenty of room for bikes and i...
Jane2 SE23 Topics 736 625,633 16-11-2011, 06:21 PM
  Thread: Bus to Blackheath
Post: RE: bus to Blackheath

From where I am its very easy I get the 202 from Perry Hill / Catford Hill which goes direct to Blackheath, but thats probably too far from Honor Oak. Handy for any Perry Valers reading this though...
Jane2 Wider Topics 31 28,602 14-11-2011, 03:17 PM
  Thread: Move to Forest Hill or Honor Oak Park?
Post: RE: Move to Forest Hill or Honor Oak Park?

Well I've been in Forest Hill for the past 7 years and am very happy with it - we are east of the railway in the 'triangle' area between Stanstead Road, Perry Vale and Perry Hill. Its a great area wit...
Jane2 SE23 Topics 14 29,492 14-11-2011, 03:07 PM
  Thread: We want to buy a house in Honor Oak
Post: RE: We want to buy a house in Honor Oak

"Although you may be right in saying there are no bad schools in SE23, that's relative" I have to agree with Nutfield that all the primary schools in this area are good. I looked around quite a few, ...
Jane2 SE23 Topics 24 48,013 13-11-2011, 07:21 PM
  Thread: We want to buy a house in Honor Oak
Post: RE: We want to buy a house in Honor Oak

For your budget you'd be looking at one of the more modern town houses with a small garden. Anything Victorian would be too expensive, unless its a large flat (some of the bigger Victorian propert...
Jane2 SE23 Topics 24 48,013 27-09-2011, 10:40 AM
  Thread: HoP House Prices
Post: RE: HoP House Prices

http://www.mouseprice.com/ is another one. They take their information from Land Registry so it is accurate, and sellers can't choose whether or not to list their house sale on there - it is public...
Jane2 SE23 Topics 96 105,136 16-09-2011, 01:58 PM
  Thread: HoP House Prices
Post: RE: HoP House Prices

I agree with your earlier points though that a lot depends on what your mortgage company values the property at, as the majority are reliant on a mortgage to finance a sale and this is why quite a few...
Jane2 SE23 Topics 96 105,136 11-09-2011, 09:39 PM
  Thread: HoP House Prices
Post: RE: HoP House Prices

I do wish that Bovill Road house was still on the website now so that I knew what you were all debating!
Jane2 SE23 Topics 96 105,136 11-09-2011, 09:05 PM
  Thread: Fox attack
Post: RE: Fox attack

Have been meaning to reply to this sooner sorry. I am sorry to hear about this Dragonfly. There are posters up on the trees on Vancouver / Marler / Hurstbourne Roads at the moment about an alleged ...
Jane2 Wider Topics 14 12,759 06-09-2011, 06:14 PM
  Thread: Mayow Park
Post: RE: Mayow Park

I just wanted to say went to Mayow Park the other day and thought the new play area was really good. As you say it might mean the older kids spend less time in the younger kids playground (although th...
Jane2 SE23 Topics 18 21,026 12-08-2011, 09:37 AM
  Thread: Problems in SE23
Post: RE: Problems in Forest Hill

Driving through Sydenham the majority of the shops were closed and shuttered (a shame as I actually had some errands to do).
Jane2 SE23 Topics 58 56,979 09-08-2011, 03:06 PM
  Thread: Problems in SE23
Post: RE: Problems in Forest Hill

Horniman Museum has closed early today - not because of any specific problems there but 'because of transport disruption' according to their Facebook site.
Jane2 SE23 Topics 58 56,979 09-08-2011, 02:42 PM
  Thread: Fox Deterrents
Post: RE: Fox Deterrents

"How do you know it was a fox who done it. Theres a couple of foxes who live around the back of my flat and I usually feed them because if they are happy the cause no problems." Grange Gem the smel...
Jane2 Wider Topics 8 8,606 08-08-2011, 02:44 PM
  Thread: Time for a fox cull?
Post: RE: Time for a fox cull?

I find dog poo much worse than fox poo as far as the kids are concerned. Firstly the fox poo really reeks, so you generally smell it before you step in it, and secondly it tends to be - ahem - 'fi...
Jane2 Wider Topics 37 36,482 20-07-2011, 03:08 PM
  Thread: Time for a fox cull?
Post: RE: Time for a fox cull?

I am on Hurstbourne Road and the foxes around here are regularly fed on raw chicken by some kindly local - I think it maybe someone on Woolstone Road, from the direction I see the foxes coming from wi...
Jane2 Wider Topics 37 36,482 19-07-2011, 01:57 PM
  Thread: The Big Lunch! - Perry Vale
Post: RE: The Big Lunch! - Perry Vale

Hello Just wanted to give you an update on the Hurstbourne Road Big Lunch in case there are any Hurstbourne residents on here. The road closure has been approved, for lower Hurstbourne i.e. the ...
Jane2 SE23 Topics 25 26,690 12-05-2011, 04:36 PM