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Thread: Horniman Museum and Gardens
Post: RE: Redevelopment of Horniman Gardens
| A few notes from this evening's view of the revised plans.
The plans have been split into two phases with the second phase not expected to included in the Heritage Lottery Fund bid. The second phas... |
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michael |
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16-07-2008, 10:27 PM |
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Thread: Direct services from FH to London Victoria
Post: RE: Direct services from FH to London Victoria
| Consultation on Network Rail's 'Rail Utilisation Strategy' for South London officially finished on 26th October. You can view the consultation document at http://www.networkrail.co.uk/browseDirectory.... |
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michael |
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01-11-2007, 01:49 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pool
| The plan, as I understand it, is to have initial designs completed by July so that the tender process can begin in July. This tender will include the detailed designs as well as construction of the si... |
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michael |
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02-04-2008, 10:45 AM |
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Thread: New Forum Design
Post: New Forum Design
| Congratulations on the new forum design. It looks great and I am really pleased it has RSS feed capabilities.
I'm glad we were able to keep some of the history, it would be a shame to lose it all. ... |
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michael |
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15-10-2007, 09:27 PM |
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Thread: A guide to pubs in forest Hill
Post: A guide to pubs in forest Hill
| Baggydave's guide did not make it in the conversion to the new format, but it was getting rather full. You can still read it at:
[url=http://www.se23.com/forum-archive/messages/1003/796.html]http://w... |
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michael |
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16-10-2007, 08:35 AM |
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Thread: Small black shaggy dog, out on his own today
Post: RE: Small black shaggy dog, out on his own today
| I'm not sure I believe this. It is, after all, a shaggy dog story.
(Another bad joke - sorry) |
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michael |
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17-10-2007, 02:16 PM |
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Thread: Moving House
Post: Moving House
| I am planning to move house at some point quite soon (hopefully). Can anybody recommend a removal company in the area?
Send me a PM (private message) using the button below.
But don't worry, I am... |
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michael |
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17-10-2007, 07:45 PM |
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Thread: Moving House
Post: RE: Moving House
| Of course not. In Forest Hill we have two right sides of the railway line. It just depends which way you are facing. |
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michael |
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18-10-2007, 08:39 AM |
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Thread: A challenge to all shopkeepers and restauranteurs in Forest Hill
Post: RE: A challenge to all shopkeepers and resturanteu...
| Those are all good questions to ask when buying meat. I was making the point that your challenge to local shops was a little unfair since there is no such thing as "cruelty-free environment", there is... |
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michael |
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19-10-2007, 08:35 AM |
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Thread: Linda Barker and Other Celeb Types in the Area
Post: RE: Linda Barker and other celeb types in the area
| [quote=Sherwood]
BTW she looks gorgeous.
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With the new forum we can do this....
[img]http://www.sarah-jane.biz/images/sarah_jane_honeywell_004.jpg[/img]
Picture of Sarah-Jane Honeywe... |
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michael |
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25-10-2007, 12:26 AM |
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Thread: Chanukah celebration in Forest Hill
Post: Chanukah celebration in Forest Hill
| Bromley Reform Synagogue is organising a Chanukah Booze for Jews night for the young and the young at heart. It will be a chance to meet informally to socialise, light Chanukah candles and sing Mo?az ... |
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michael |
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12-11-2007, 09:37 AM |
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Thread: Perry Vale Ward meeting 29/10/07
Post: RE: Perry Vale Ward meeting 29/10/07
| My recommendation for spending the ?10k is to open up access between the southbound platform and FH station and the Perry Vale car park, owned by Lewisham Council. This would provide improved accessib... |
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michael |
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26-10-2007, 11:56 PM |
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Thread: Linda Barker and Other Celeb Types in the Area
Post: RE: Linda Barker and other celeb types in the area
| [quote=roz]
Thats not Sarah Jane, thats Gail Platt from Corrie.
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Gail Platt:
[img]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/5/5d/Gail1978.jpg/200px-Gail1978.jpg[/img]
or more recen... |
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michael |
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29-10-2007, 01:49 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pool
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pool
| I don't think there is much chance of the pool reopening in 2009 and I think it is a shame that the council have not admitted this yet.
The library will reopen on 11th/12th December. |
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michael |
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13-11-2007, 05:36 PM |
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Thread: Perry Vale Ward meeting 29/10/07
Post: RE: Perry Vale Ward meeting 29/10/07
| The underpass will be significantly improved as part of the section 106 agreement from the Berkeley Homes development (Forest Hill Central).
There is ?10k for each of the wards and the councillors ... |
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michael |
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13-11-2007, 05:50 PM |
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Thread: What does the future hold for Forest Hill?
Post: RE: What does the future hold for Forest Hill?
| Certainly no more than 17 minutes, 5 minutes from NXGate to Canada Water and 3 minutes to Canary Wharf. With a couple of minutes to change trains. However, I am not convinced that it really takes all ... |
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michael |
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13-11-2007, 11:25 PM |
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Thread: Christmas Shopping in SE23
Post: RE: Christmas Shopping in SE23
| [quote=Happysnapper]
I don't suppose there is an online business directory or anything is there? This is usually something that Julie Sutch might take on. [/quote]
You can find just such a site ... |
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michael |
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19-11-2007, 06:24 PM |
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Thread: What does the future hold for Forest Hill?
Post: RE: What does the future hold for Forest Hill?
| Forest Hill in 2011:
- 10 minutes from Canary Wharf
- Trains every 5 minutes between HOP, Forest Hill and Sydenham bringing the three communities closer together and people shopping in more than one... |
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michael |
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13-11-2007, 05:26 PM |
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Thread: (ex) Mercury TV - Perry Vale
Post: RE: (ex) Mercury TV - Perry Vale
| [quote=nevermodern]
....when did it all go wrong last time round?
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Things started to go wrong when Sainsburys bought up half of London Road for their expansion, which took ages to actuall... |
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michael |
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14-11-2007, 02:03 PM |
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Thread: Class divisions in FH
Post: FH Lifer
| [quote=Ian]
A "FH Lifer" not a 10 minute wonder......is my signature.
I can change it to 5 or 15 minutes if you like ??
I have it because I see all these new people coming to Forest Hill
callin... |
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michael |
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15-11-2007, 09:39 AM |
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Thread: Class divisions in FH
Post: RE: Class divisions
| I don't think you are right about a social division. I have lived on both sides of the railway and regularly visit family and friends on the other side. I was also educated on both sides of the railwa... |
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michael |
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15-11-2007, 10:38 AM |
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Thread: Class divisions in FH
Post: RE: Class divisions in FH
| [quote=michael]
[quote=Ian]
Michael: Where the hell is 'Upper Dulwich Bottom'?
[/quote]
Upper Dulwich Bottom is a phrase coined on this site by BaggyDave during his fights with ToffeeJim and fri... |
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michael |
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21-11-2007, 09:41 AM |
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Thread: Pride of Place - vote for Forest Hill
Post: RE: Pride of Place - vote for Forest Hill
| With one week to go Forest Hill is still in top place, but with our lead slipping to 27% share of the vote. If you have not voted already there is still time, go to http://www.ukprideofplace.com |
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michael |
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23-11-2007, 09:43 AM |
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Thread: Class divisions in FH
Post: RE: Class divisions in FH
| [quote=Ian]
Michael: Where the hell is 'Upper Dulwich Bottom'?
[/quote]
Upper Dulwich Bottom is a phrase coined on this site by BaggyDave during his fights with ToffeeJim and friends. The phrase ... |
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michael |
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15-11-2007, 03:34 PM |
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Thread: Class divisions in FH
Post: RE: Class divisions in FH
| [quote=shzl400]
Technically true, Ian, but realistically about as much as Perry Vale being the centre of FH, which was the point.
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Rob Winton provides a map of SE23 at http://maps.google.... |
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michael |
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16-11-2007, 01:50 PM |
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Thread: 8:24 to London Bridge from HOP
Post: RE: 8:24 to London Bridge from HOP
| [quote=Perryman]
.... now if they stopped some of the trains from Brighton at NXG - lovely - straight through to platform 6 at LB, and also connecting us up to Kings cross and beyond then this palava... |
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michael |
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17-11-2007, 11:37 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Society and Town Centre Manager
Post: RE: Forest Hill Society and Town Centre Manager
| The FH Society currently has slightly under 400 members, although it is time for membership renewals and I shall be sending out an email shortly to many members who have not renewed. Instructions on r... |
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michael |
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22-11-2007, 09:41 AM |
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Thread: 8:24 to London Bridge from HOP
Post: RE: 8:24 to London Bridge from HOP
| Network Rail estimate that there is 40% suppressed demand on our service at peak times. This means that if they ran 40% more trains they would still be as overcrowded as they are today. This is becaus... |
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michael |
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23-11-2007, 01:39 PM |
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Thread: Pride of Place - vote for Forest Hill
Post: RE: Pride of Place - vote for Forest Hill
| Since we are on to a new page I thought I should post that link again:
http://www.ukprideofplace.com
As far as what we win, I don't think we win anything. We just get pride in Forest Hill rather t... |
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michael |
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23-11-2007, 02:00 PM |
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Thread: Pride of Place - vote for Forest Hill
Post: RE: Pride of Place - vote for Forest Hill
| That's better we went up 2% today!
Keep voting. :thumbsup: |
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michael |
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23-11-2007, 10:01 PM |
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Thread: Pride of Place - vote for Forest Hill
Post: RE: Pride of Place - vote for Forest Hill
| [quote=millesens]
It is indeed a nice place to leave in.
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Or even to [b]live [/b]in :blush: |
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michael |
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23-11-2007, 11:53 PM |
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Thread: Pride of Place - vote for Forest Hill
Post: RE: Pride of Place - vote for Forest Hill
| ... but your partner, children, or friends may wish to vote from your home which will allow you to view the results. |
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michael |
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24-11-2007, 06:33 PM |
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Thread: Pride of Place - vote for Forest Hill
Post: RE: Pride of Place - vote for Forest Hill
| I don't think we need to cheat to win this, as long as real people keep voting. We are well ahead and we wouldn't want to be disqualified. |
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michael |
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24-11-2007, 08:17 PM |
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Thread: Which is your Favourite Pub in SE23?
Post: Which is your Favourite Pub in SE23?
| Vote for your favourite pub in SE23 or very close proximity: |
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michael |
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26-11-2007, 03:29 PM |
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Thread: Which is your Favourite Pub in SE23?
Post: RE: Which is your favourite pub in SE23?
| You can vote for more than one, so figures do not indicate the number of people who have voted. |
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michael |
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26-11-2007, 03:34 PM |
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Thread: Which is your Favourite Pub in SE23?
Post: RE: Which is your favourite pub in SE23?
| Rob is right. I was primarily focusing on places to drink. We can always do restaurants in another vote later.
I also wanted to emphasis the fact that we have quite a good choice of drinking estab... |
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michael |
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26-11-2007, 05:54 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pool
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pool
| I do not think there are local elections next May in Lewisham, only the London Assembly elections - and possibly a general election. |
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michael |
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29-11-2007, 01:55 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Urban Design Framework
Post: RE: Forest Hill Urban Design Framework
| Some of it has definitely taken place, particularly building apartments between Dartmouth Road and the railway. Forest Hill library is reopening soon and one day the pools may reopen, possibly with de... |
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michael |
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29-11-2007, 06:10 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Rail Station
Post: RE: Apologies for the inconvenience
| If they want to stop fare dodgers they would need to check tickets somewhere. They do not check in the main station since the introduction of Oyster cards.
I am hoping that the lighting will be imp... |
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michael |
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29-11-2007, 06:16 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Rail Station
Post: RE: Apologies for the inconvenience
| The gate has reopened , so we now have a spot the difference competition. |
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michael |
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30-11-2007, 10:14 AM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Rail Station
Post: RE: Apologies for the inconvenience
| How about putting up a poster apologising for misleading the public regarding the reason for locking the gate? However, I think we should be nice to them in advance of the 'forthcoming gating strategy... |
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michael |
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30-11-2007, 05:10 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Rail Station
Post: Forest Hill Station
| Southern Railways are planning to keep the gate closed to Perry Vale for most of the day when Oyster Readers are introduced. Only during peak times will staff man the exit with handheld Oyster readers... |
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michael |
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11-03-2008, 11:13 PM |
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Thread: Perry Vale Ward meeting 29/10/07
Post: RE: Perry Vale Ward meeting 29/10/07
| [quote=Zeus]
Michael is quite right (see other thread) about the money spent by councillors on fact finding trips.
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I don't remember making any such accusations about any of our councillo... |
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michael |
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02-12-2007, 03:07 PM |
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Thread: WH Smith & Post Office, Forest Hill
Post: RE: WH Smith - what do you think?
| In case anybody reads the News Shopper I have been slightly misquoted. I did not 'welcome the plans' to move the post office into WHSmith. I am pleased that with all the other post office closures hap... |
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michael |
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02-12-2007, 05:12 PM |
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Thread: Moving to FH
Post: RE: Moving to FH
| [quote=baggydave]
But seriously consider moving out of SE23 as it is becoming populated by religious fanatics
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Or to put it another way Forest Hill is diverse community where everybody ge... |
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michael |
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29-11-2007, 12:23 AM |
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Thread: Support the Forest Hill Society
Post: Support the Forest Hill Society
| Congratulations to the administrator on 5 great years of the various incarnations of this forum, and thanks to everybody who has contributed. It is great that there are now 500 members of the forum, w... |
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michael |
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04-12-2007, 10:36 PM |
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Thread: Where am I??
Post: RE: where am I??
| I am moving from one side of the tracks to the other (back to where I came from). I hope that the Peoples' Republic of Eastern Forest Hill will not hold this against me. I have spent 10 (mostly enjoya... |
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michael |
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06-12-2007, 02:32 PM |
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Thread: Direct services from FH to London Victoria
Post: RE: Direct services from FH to London Victoria
| [quote=Mr T]
I pity the fool
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michael |
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07-12-2007, 12:20 PM |
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Thread: Direct services from FH to London Victoria
Post: RE: Direct services from FH to London Victoria
| For the last year the Forest Hill Society and the Sydenham Society have been campaigning to keep the same level of services on our line going to London Bridge and Victoria. Recently Network Rail publi... |
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michael |
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05-12-2007, 03:51 PM |
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Thread: Busy Weekend
Post: Busy Weekend
| Don't let the wind and rain prevent you supporting events during an exciting weekend for Forest Hill:
Forest Hill Christmas Event
Station Car Park (Perry Vale?)
Saturday, Dec 08
http://www.fore... |
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michael |
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05-12-2007, 04:11 PM |
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