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  Thread: School catchment areas again!
Post: RE: It says new topic, but it's school catchment a...

Good luck - it's a very stressful process, ESP. From abroad. Let us know if you want any more info.
Prampusher SE23 Topics 8 13,628 23-01-2014, 09:57 AM
  Thread: School catchment areas again!
Post: RE: It says new topic, but it's school catchment a...

Yes good point about wider catchments - Kilmorie currently has a wide catchment and everyone I know with children there seem happy with it.
Prampusher SE23 Topics 8 13,628 21-01-2014, 04:06 PM
  Thread: School catchment areas again!
Post: RE: It says new topic, but it's school catchment a...

Hi Pipanova My kids go to school on the other (Catford) side of FH station so I cant help you personally. Where you are talking about used to fall within either Horniman's or Elliot Bank catchment...
Prampusher SE23 Topics 8 13,628 21-01-2014, 02:47 PM
  Thread: Local wine expert wanted
Post: Local wine expert wanted

I am looking for a local wine expert who can offer his/her assistance. A local person who likes to drink a lot of wine, and knows the difference between Blue Nun and Sangria is not quite what I'm afte...
Prampusher Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 0 1,679 15-01-2014, 06:58 PM
  Thread: New coffee shop in Forest Hill
Post: RE: New coffee shop in Forest Hill

Going back to the thread about the coffee shop, I didn't notice it either. It is a shame as we need more shops on the Catford side of the station, but agree it's got to satisfy demand. Personally I'm ...
Prampusher SE23 Topics 23 28,385 15-01-2014, 06:51 PM
  Thread: Ladies bike: Claude Butler Odyssey 17"
Post: RE: Ladies bike: Claude Butler Odyssey 17"

Hi there, did you ever get rid of the bike? I wanted to look at it on the website but the link doesn't show a bike. Thanks
Prampusher Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 2 3,821 15-01-2014, 06:10 PM
  Thread: Travel disruption in FH due to collapsed sewer
Post: RE: Travel disruption in FH due to collapsed sewer

There are leaks all over the place. Cant believe they are having to repair this one AGAIN! seems like yesterday the kids were running up and down the closed off street outside Sainsbury's.
Prampusher SE23 Topics 26 24,706 09-05-2013, 09:44 PM
  Thread: Friendly House on Woolstone Road
Post: RE: Friendly House on Woolstone Road

Thanks Jane2. I confess to being a bit disappointed, but also feeling even nosier, knowing that I have been speculating about someone's home! And they call it "Friendly House" as well. Ah well. I hope...
Prampusher SE23 Topics 4 6,899 09-05-2013, 09:43 PM
  Thread: Extension to 144 Woolstone Road
Post: Extension to 144 Woolstone Road

While I'm on the subject of Woolstone road, has anyone else noticed the large loft extension to no 144? On the corner of como road. I haven't checked to see if it has planning permission but it seems ...
Prampusher SE23 Topics 1 4,462 19-04-2013, 02:38 PM
  Thread: Friendly House on Woolstone Road
Post: RE: Friendly House on Woolstone Road

Yes that's the one. Oh well. Seemed a bit more business like than just a house. But maybe you're right.
Prampusher SE23 Topics 4 6,899 19-04-2013, 02:35 PM
  Thread: Friendly House on Woolstone Road
Post: Friendly House on Woolstone Road

OK I am being nosy here, but I often pass a large house on Woolstone Road (on a corner, on the left as you are going towards Catford) that is called "Friendly House" - or something like that. Nice, ex...
Prampusher SE23 Topics 4 6,899 19-04-2013, 01:51 PM
  Thread: Primary schools in FH advice
Post: RE: Primary schools in FH advice

Marta - the reality is that there are few real choices in primary schools these days. You are definitely too far away from Dalmain. Kilmorie is more possible as they have a large number of spaces now,...
Prampusher SE23 Topics 7 9,062 19-04-2013, 01:45 PM
  Thread: Primary school places September 2013
Post: RE: Primary school places September 2013

I should add that my oldest goes to Dalmain and I know there are quite a few siblings this year but Dalmain has permanently expanded to 60 per year (ie two reception classes) so is not technically cla...
Prampusher SE23 Topics 36 38,188 19-04-2013, 01:31 PM
  Thread: Primary school places September 2013
Post: RE: Primary school places September 2013

Hi there A friend of mine is a teacher at Kelvin Grove. Another good friend's children go there. She is very happy with it. Happy to put you in touch with her and the teacher if you are interested.
Prampusher SE23 Topics 36 38,188 19-04-2013, 01:28 PM
  Thread: for sale - fridge/freezer
Post: for sale - fridge/freezer

Zanussi fridge/freezer, 5 years old, in good shape and works perfectly but now too small for expanding family. Stands 140 x 55 x 56cms, available for immediate pick up Forest Hill, £50. Please contact...
Prampusher Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 0 2,702 10-07-2012, 12:27 PM
  Thread: for sale - stair gate
Post: for sale - stair gate

for pick up from Forest Hill, £10, see picture. Please contact Andrew
Prampusher Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 0 2,717 08-07-2012, 07:02 PM
  Thread: for sale - girl's high chair
Post: for sale - girl's high chair

Offered for pick up from Forest Hill, one previous user, has been cleaned since! See photo, £25, contact Andrew.
Prampusher Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 0 2,561 08-07-2012, 07:00 PM
  Thread: Looking for a childminder / nanny starting mid-August
Post: Looking for a childminder / nanny starting mid-Aug...

I am looking for a childminder or nanny for my two children, starting mid-August. I need someone who can drop off and pick up at Dalmain school. one of my children will be in the nursery, so midday dr...
Prampusher Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 0 2,589 25-06-2012, 10:20 PM
  Thread: Theft on Kemble Road
Post: RE: Theft on Kemble Road

that's horrible, especially with a young baby. Sorry to hear that. We live near you and are second to end terrace. We have an alarm which we always put on. I do feel quite safe in this area but this j...
Prampusher SE23 Topics 2 5,702 25-06-2012, 10:14 PM
  Thread: Burglary in SE23
Post: RE: Burglary in SE23

I have also heard of burglaries on Como Road and Cranston road in the past few weeks. Seems there's a lot of it around. In one of the burglaries the person was in at the time. Unfortunately it means l...
Prampusher SE23 Topics 44 43,478 26-03-2012, 03:49 PM
  Thread: childminder/nannyshare for Dalmain school
Post: childminder/nannyshare for Dalmain school

Hi - I am urgently seeking a childminder who drops off / picks up at Dalmain school, for my nearly 5 year old. We need someone before and after school for 3 days a week, plus some parts of school holi...
Prampusher Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 0 3,044 26-03-2012, 03:45 PM
  Thread: Dog Fouling on Trilby Road
Post: RE: Dog Fouling on Trilby Road.

not for nothing that the alley way from Trilby road to Perrymount School is called dog poo alley in our house. There is a big difference between fox poo and dog poo - quite literally! fox poo is gener...
Prampusher SE23 Topics 13 15,484 09-11-2011, 10:42 PM
  Thread: Perry Vale Energy Savers
Post: RE: Perry Vale Energy Savers

Hi there - sorry I cant help with your specific request but we too have been visited by Perry Vale Energy Savers and have been very impressed! we had the slightly unlikely plastic liners behind the ra...
Prampusher SE23 Topics 4 5,807 09-11-2011, 10:33 PM
  Thread: before and after school childcare from Dalmain School
Post: before and after school childcare from Dalmain Sch...

Hi there SE23! I am posting in the hope that someone can help us out of a childcare disaster. My four year old is due to start at Dalmain in January and our carefully lined-up afterschool care has jus...
Prampusher SE23 Topics 0 4,184 09-11-2011, 10:23 PM
  Thread: Planning Application: 27 Shipman Road
Post: RE: Planning: 27 Shipman Road

I have just been alerted to all this. I have young children and regularly cross the junction between Shipman Road and Siddons Road with them. It is a nasty corner with cars often coming up to the junc...
Prampusher SE23 Topics 50 59,563 04-08-2011, 10:28 AM
  Thread: building works on the corner of Shipman Road and Siddons Road
Post: RE: building works on the corner of Shipman Road a...

Wow! I had no idea about this history of all this, thanks. I am a very infrequent visitor to this site, as you can tell. Thanks for letting me know. It's a real shame about the building works, I think...
Prampusher SE23 Topics 3 6,587 04-08-2011, 10:24 AM
  Thread: Mayow Park
Post: RE: Mayow Park

Not surprised and cynical that anything can be done to stop this sort of behaviour. I have long ago decided that it's not worth trying to stop teenagers / kids from doing anything, especially if there...
Prampusher SE23 Topics 18 20,858 04-08-2011, 10:16 AM
  Thread: building works on the corner of Shipman Road and Siddons Road
Post: building works on the corner of Shipman Road and S...

Does anyone know what's happening at the building site on the corner of these roads, opposite the corner shop? there is no notice giving details and although I have been meaning to phone the Council t...
Prampusher SE23 Topics 3 6,587 04-08-2011, 09:32 AM
  Thread: DLR Extension to Forest Hill
Post: RE: DLR Extension to Forest Hill

I should point out that because of childcare arrangements, I have to go from FH. Otherwise I would just walk to Catford Bridge.
Prampusher SE23 Topics 23 29,064 07-05-2011, 07:34 PM
  Thread: DLR Extension to Forest Hill
Post: RE: DLR Extension to Forest Hill

I am no expert on guage width, viaducts or tunnels. All I would add is that I live in FH and work on the Strand. Currently I go by train from FH to London Bridge and then squeeze into any train going ...
Prampusher SE23 Topics 23 29,064 07-05-2011, 07:33 PM
  Thread: Talk to me about primary schools (again!)
Post: RE: Talk to me about primary schools (again!)

sorry, what do you mean by "very inclusive"? I am intrigued! presumably all state schools have to be "inclusive" in that they take any child living reasonably nearby. Why are Fairlawn and Stillness no...
Prampusher SE23 Topics 55 63,764 07-05-2011, 07:24 PM
  Thread: Kimorie School
Post: Kimorie School

Anyone know what's going on at Kilmorie? We have been offered a place but have our heart set on Dalmain, although it seems unlikely that we will actually get a place there. We have heard so much about...
Prampusher SE23 Topics 1 3,149 06-05-2011, 09:56 PM
  Thread: What's Perry Vale like?
Post: RE: What's Perry Vale like?

Hi there - I started out living in Chelsea, then Fulham, then Finsbury Park, then Stoke Newington, and have finally started a family in Forest Hill! We live off Woolstone road, towards the Perry Vale ...
Prampusher SE23 Topics 10 17,967 06-05-2011, 09:51 PM
  Thread: Perrymount / Kilmorie Schools
Post: RE: Perrymount / Kilmorie Schools

we have a four year old due to start school in Sept / Jan. We really like Dalmain but have missed out - we live just too far away. So now the options are Kilmorie (where we have a place) or Perrymount...
Prampusher SE23 Topics 16 21,360 06-05-2011, 09:41 PM