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  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 736 625,641 16-11-2011, 06:21 PM
  Thread: Horniman Museum and Gardens
Post: RE: We should ban all dogs from the Horniman

In theory yes dogs are only supposed to be off the lead in the back section of the park, (and so I always stay away from that area), but I've frequently come across dog poo in other areas which sugges...
Jane2 SE23 Topics 293 275,536 25-04-2008, 03:36 PM
  Thread: Horniman Museum and Gardens
Post: RE: We should ban all dogs from the Horniman

There do seem to be a really high proportion of these bull terrier type dogs in Forest Hill, or is it just something that is common in London generally? I'm often crossing the road to avoid those sort...
Jane2 SE23 Topics 293 275,536 25-04-2008, 05:47 PM
  Thread: Horniman Museum and Gardens
Post: RE: We should ban all dogs from the Horniman

I don't let my daughter go in the dogs-designated area at the Horniman, and I never said that I would - the problem is that other, less responsible, people let their dogs poo and run in the other area...
Jane2 SE23 Topics 293 275,536 30-04-2008, 07:26 PM
  Thread: Shops, pubs, restaurants, etc
Post: RE: Pub guide to SE23

I was in the Sylvan Post the other night and was very impressed. Friendly bar staff, nice food, and a good mix of people. It's a shame about the Honor Oak pub though, have been there a couple of ti...
Jane2 Wider Topics 301 215,124 07-03-2013, 06:49 PM
  Thread: Shops, pubs, restaurants, etc
Post: RE: Pub guide to SE23

Ah I had missed that thread about The Honor Oak thanks for pointing that out [url=http://www.se23.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=7584]http://www.se23.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=7584[/url] I have b...
Jane2 Wider Topics 301 215,124 08-03-2013, 01:30 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 205 174,782 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 205 174,782 04-11-2012, 03:48 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 205 174,782 20-11-2012, 01:09 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 205 174,782 01-12-2012, 10:59 AM
  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 205 174,782 09-01-2013, 02:34 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 205 174,782 10-01-2013, 01:10 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 205 174,782 10-11-2012, 04:25 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 205 174,782 20-11-2012, 03:41 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 205 174,782 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 205 174,782 04-01-2013, 11:19 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 205 174,782 11-01-2013, 12:17 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 205 174,782 31-01-2013, 02:30 PM
  Thread: Horniman Triangle Play Park
Post: RE: Horniman Triangle Play Park

I agree that the staff at the Peckham one can sometimes seem a little distant - the staff at Crystal Palace one are just lovely though (maybe they are paid better!) Good idea about contacting the C...
Jane2 SE23 Topics 163 171,744 24-09-2009, 12:25 PM
  Thread: Horniman Triangle Play Park
Post: RE: Horniman Triangle Play Park

Wow it's great there is so much enthusiasm to improve the park. It is fantastic, but the lack of toilets have caused us many problems - a walk up to the Horniman is simply not feasible when you are a ...
Jane2 SE23 Topics 163 171,744 22-09-2009, 03:35 PM
  Thread: Horniman Triangle Play Park
Post: RE: Horniman Triangle Play Park

I have say that the One O'Clock clubs I use are very good and I go there a lot. Yes, the one in Peckham has to be locked when it is closed, but considering that it is open mornings and afternoons fi...
Jane2 SE23 Topics 163 171,744 24-09-2009, 11:56 AM
  Thread: Planning: 2-4 London Road FH (Launderette)
Post: RE: Launderette closing

Regarding all the talk about the nearest other laundrette being Kirkdale. I am pretty sure there is one at the bottom of Brockley Rise, opposite Rickman's Pharmacy, near to the Honor Oak pub. There's ...
Jane2 SE23 Topics 156 139,361 23-03-2013, 12:43 PM
  Thread: Planning: 2-4 London Road FH (Launderette)
Post: RE: Launderette closing

I think the shirt ironing service is a great idea. I am not sure what the going rate is up in town, I think it used to be about £1 quite a few years back when I worked in central London (didn't use it...
Jane2 SE23 Topics 156 139,361 23-03-2013, 12:33 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Library - Proposed Cut to Funding
Post: RE: Forest Hill Library

That's terrible! FH library provides a great service, we go there regularly, lots of families I know combine a visit to the pools with a visit to the library. It's a healthy educational and inexpensiv...
Jane2 SE23 Topics 159 131,447 04-09-2015, 08:49 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Library - Proposed Cut to Funding
Post: RE: Forest Hill Library

I agree, personally I tend to read news online and buy secondhand books. But the children's library is really vital, as any teacher will tell you the really important thing is to get children to read ...
Jane2 SE23 Topics 159 131,447 05-09-2015, 10:03 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Library - Proposed Cut to Funding
Post: RE: Forest Hill Library

Not sure how to put an image in a post but I thought you might appreciate this cartoon in support of libraries: http://blogs.post-gazette.com/index.php/opinion/rob-rogers-cartoons/30863-library-car...
Jane2 SE23 Topics 159 131,447 03-11-2015, 12:15 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Library - Proposed Cut to Funding
Post: RE: Forest Hill Library

Thanks Michael!
Jane2 SE23 Topics 159 131,447 03-11-2015, 05:26 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Library - Proposed Cut to Funding
Post: RE: Forest Hill Library

Thanks, I started doing the questionnaire but got stuck on the Options as I didn't want to choose any of them. I will redo it and put Other. Without seeing the overall Council budget it is difficul...
Jane2 SE23 Topics 159 131,447 19-10-2015, 03:19 PM
  Thread: Mayow Park
Post: RE: Mayow Park

Oh no, that's a real shame. My daughter loves that climbing frame. I am glad that I was warned in advance so that I can tell her before we next go there. The playgrounds in this area are in seriou...
Jane2 SE23 Topics 121 129,684 31-07-2008, 06:30 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: New Lamp Posts/Street Lights
Post: RE: New Lamp Posts/Street Lights

I am going to contact Skanska about what is happening with our street (Kilmorie Road). They put some of the new lights in weeks ago, on one side of the street, but they haven't been switched on. Workm...
Jane2 Wider Topics 128 128,594 14-05-2013, 01:15 PM
  Thread: Consultation on Controlled Parking Zone in Forest Hill
Post: RE: Consultation on Controlled Parking Zone in For...

Or you could do as one of my neighbours does and 'reserves' the space outside his house with his wheely bins when he leaves every day....
Jane2 SE23 Topics 127 124,211 07-11-2015, 12:12 AM
  Thread: Consultation on Controlled Parking Zone in Forest Hill
Post: RE: Consultation on Controlled Parking Zone in For...

Perry Vale car park would benefit from another ticket machine at the other end, and larger clearer signage explaining the parking fees. I think the leaflets/posters are a good idea. I usually pref...
Jane2 SE23 Topics 127 124,211 22-05-2016, 07:39 AM
  Thread: Consultation on Controlled Parking Zone in Forest Hill
Post: RE: Consultation on Controlled Parking Zone in For...

Thanks rhsdunlop for the Sydenham car park tip. I am sure there are probably signs to it but driving down Sydenham high street is a bit crazy what with all the wandering pedestrians / cyclists / speed...
Jane2 SE23 Topics 127 124,211 22-05-2016, 09:24 PM
  Thread: Consultation on Controlled Parking Zone in Forest Hill
Post: RE: Consultation on Controlled Parking Zone in For...

Ha ha not that I know if! It's quite odd though (especially as he also has a dropped kerb and driveway which he never uses). Our street is not included in the CPZ proposal but these things do have ...
Jane2 SE23 Topics 127 124,211 07-11-2015, 11:54 PM
  Thread: Consultation on Controlled Parking Zone in Forest Hill
Post: RE: Consultation on Controlled Parking Zone in For...

It does seem crazy that there are so many parking problems elsewhere but the Perry Vale carpark is so underused. I think more 'leisure/shopping' visitors would use the car park at Perry Vale if it wa...
Jane2 SE23 Topics 127 124,211 09-11-2015, 01:32 PM
  Thread: Buggy-hating 176 driver
Post: RE: Buggy-hating 176 driver

PS. I mainly referred to mothers in my last post; any of this can of course happen to fathers too, who are increasingly becoming main carers of babies/children.
Jane2 Wider Topics 162 123,536 01-11-2010, 03:49 PM
  Thread: Buggy-hating 176 driver
Post: RE: Buggy-hating 176 driver

rbmartin - I think all the comments about chelsea-tractors, little darlings, silly buggies etc is just being deliberately provocative and not actually helping this discussion. Please lets stick to the...
Jane2 Wider Topics 162 123,536 01-11-2010, 03:45 PM
  Thread: Buggy-hating 176 driver
Post: RE: Buggy-hating 176 driver

Rights - For the record, I did not mention 'civil rights', or the 'human rights act'. I know that the word 'rights' can be easily misunderstood so was maybe not a wise term for me to use. I meant it i...
Jane2 Wider Topics 162 123,536 01-11-2010, 06:22 PM
  Thread: Buggy-hating 176 driver
Post: RE: Buggy-hating 176 driver

I do very much believe in tolerance towards others which is what prompted me to post on here in the first place, as I thought there was unneccessary animosity shown towards mothers and I felt I had to...
Jane2 Wider Topics 162 123,536 02-11-2010, 03:21 PM
  Thread: A plan to save the Honor Oak pub?
Post: RE: A plan to save the Honor Oak pub?

I don't agree with other comments that the Honor Oak pub is not a good location. It is near to Honor Oak but also benefits from being near all the housing in the 'Perry Vale Triangle'. The only other ...
Jane2 SE23 Topics 108 113,161 07-10-2013, 01:46 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 96 105,157 11-09-2011, 09:05 PM
  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 96 105,157 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 96 105,157 11-09-2011, 09:39 PM
  Thread: Snow!!!
Post: RE: Snow!!!

The snow is bringing all the wildlife out looking for food - we had a parakeet on one of our birdfeeders yesterday! Amazing sight. And a fox in the middle of our snowy garden in broad daylight. C...
Jane2 Wider Topics 119 101,925 04-02-2009, 12:14 PM
  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: 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: Calling all mums and dads to be
Post: RE: Calling all Mums (and Dads) to be!

Thanks Nicky for doing this, I've just joined up. I don't think I will set up another Yahoo group for the Forest Hill NCT members as there doesn't seem much point in duplicating what you have alrea...
Jane2 Wider Topics 87 64,412 28-03-2008, 03:55 PM
  Thread: Calling all mums and dads to be
Post: RE: Calling all mums and dads to be (part 2)

You might also be interested in these threads: Lewisham hospital v Kings College hospital: http://www.se23.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=565 Baby due September: http://www.se23.com/forum/showth...
Jane2 Wider Topics 87 64,412 11-01-2009, 10:13 PM
  Thread: Calling all mums and dads to be
Post: RE: Calling all Mums (and Dads) to be!

Hi everyone, just wanted to say hello as we are expecting our second baby in August (we already have a toddler). Your Honor Oak meet-up sounded really nice! Sorry we missed it. My husband is often...
Jane2 Wider Topics 87 64,412 26-03-2008, 03:15 PM
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