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  Thread: 100 years on the buses
Post: 100 years on the buses

[quote]Next Sunday marks the centenary of the Catford Bus Garage, so one day before the centenary, on the Saturday, there will be a chance to sit in a bus as it goes through a bus wash. The event ...
michael Wider Topics 7 7,893 01-05-2014, 01:44 PM
  Thread: 2000 posts Club
Post: 2000 posts Club

I think I am only the second user to pass the 2000 posts milestone, Brian beat me there, but Roz is not too far away from this. I felt I should mark this occasion with something meaningful but that...
michael Wider Topics 3 4,514 25-03-2011, 12:12 PM
  Thread: 9 house-hunting hotspots you'll want to invest in NOW!
Post: 9 house-hunting hotspots you'll want to invest in ...

Guess where's number 1 in the UK? http://www.housetohome.co.uk/articles/news/9-house-hunting-hotspots-you-ll-want-to-invest-in-now_533554.html "It’s definitely worth putting down roots in this p...
michael SE23 Topics 5 8,456 11-09-2015, 03:45 PM
  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...
michael SE23 Topics 4 7,139 16-10-2007, 08:35 AM
  Thread: Adding footpaths to Google Maps
Post: Adding footpaths to Google Maps

Google Maps now allow people to edit the maps at https://www.google.co.uk/mapmaker I've been adding some pedestrian paths and paths in the parks that I know about, but it would be great for others ...
michael Wider Topics 6 7,634 03-06-2013, 09:25 PM
  Thread: AED (defibrillator) at FH station
Post: AED (defibrillator) at FH station

Somebody pointed out that we should probably make this more widely known. In case of suspected heart attack there is a defibrillator at the station (see photo), on platform 1, next to the ticket of...
michael SE23 Topics 6 6,848 07-04-2016, 08:35 AM
  Thread: African Restaurant opposite FH station
Post: African Restaurant opposite FH station

Has anybody tried the new African restaurant in Perry Vale? Their menu seems really authentic (meaning I barely recognise most items on the menu) and quite different from other restaurants in the are...
michael SE23 Topics 41 45,661 03-06-2014, 01:41 PM
  Thread: An edit button
Post: An edit button

A welcome addition to SE23.com Thanks Admin. :)
michael Wider Topics 3 4,932 13-12-2011, 08:43 PM
  Thread: An Evening of Gardening Fun
Post: An Evening of Gardening Fun

Thursday 6th June, 7.30pm Upstairs at The Hob, opposite Forest Hill station. Talk accompanied by video with musical comedy opener and closure. Fiona Hull - local organic gardener and video edit...
michael SE23 Topics 1 3,529 29-05-2013, 04:56 PM
  Thread: Angry of Lewisham
Post: Angry of Lewisham

LEWISHAM: Borough among most angry places in London http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/5048872.LEWISHAM__Borough_among_most_angry_places_in_London/ref=twt/ But we could do better. Lambeth is stil...
michael Wider Topics 10 8,868 10-03-2010, 09:23 AM
  Thread: Appeal to trace three Bromley suspects accused of robbing a girl near Forest Hill sta
Post: Appeal to trace three Bromley suspects accused of ...

From http://www.thisislocallondon.co.uk/news/9213055.Appeal_to_trace_three_suspects_accused_of_robbing_a_girl_near_station/ [img]http://www.thisislocallondon.co.uk/resources/images/1750998/?type=di...
michael Wider Topics 34 29,779 24-08-2011, 01:38 PM
  Thread: Avoid sydenham hill - saturday 27th July 2019
Post: Avoid sydenham hill - saturday 27th July 2019

https://twitter.com/MPSLewisham/status/1155023445907914753?s=09 Sydenham Hill is closed and traffic is heavy on Dartmouth Road noth bound.
michael SE23 Topics 0 2,768 27-07-2019, 10:28 AM
  Thread: Bakerloo Line from Honor Oak
Post: Bakerloo Line from Honor Oak

Forget the 63. The best way to get from Honor Oak Park to Peckham, Elephant and Castle, and Oxford Circus might one day be the Bakerloo Line. Details at http://londonreconnections.blogspot.com/20...
michael SE23 Topics 4 6,837 25-08-2009, 01:45 PM
  Thread: Banker threatened by Forest Hill taxis
Post: Banker threatened by Forest Hill taxis

http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topstories/Detectives-probe-third-email-over.5115901.jp [quote="Scotsman"]A contact number given on the message turned out to be for a taxi firm in south-west Lond...
michael Wider Topics 2 4,811 27-03-2009, 03:02 PM
  Thread: BBC Food and Farming Awards
Post: BBC Food and Farming Awards

Do you know of any outstanding local food retailers? [quote]This award celebrates the local shops that enrich our lives, our high streets and our communities by selling delicious, great quality, affo...
michael SE23 Topics 0 2,996 06-01-2014, 02:43 PM
  Thread: BBC London
Post: BBC London

Tune in to Robert Elms show tomorrow at 12pm to hear about Forest Hill. 94.9FM
michael SE23 Topics 6 7,830 21-09-2015, 12:09 PM
  Thread: Bird Imprints in Forest Hill
Post: Bird Imprints in Forest Hill

Some great photos of bird imprints in windows on the BBC website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/14119607 including the last one (at present) from Havelock Walk.
michael Wider Topics 1 4,038 12-07-2011, 04:51 PM
  Thread: Brexit from the EEA
Post: Brexit from the EEA

Our MP, Ellie Reeves has stood down from her minor governmental position as PPS so that she could support remaining in the EEA, rather than abstaining. Her letter of resignation is below: [attachme...
michael Wider Topics 0 2,047 13-06-2018, 08:24 PM
  Thread: Bring and Take Day at Dacres Wood
Post: Bring and Take Day at Dacres Wood

Sunday 28th October 2012 - 1.00 pm – 4.00 pm DACRES WOOD RESERVE FIELD CENTRE, Dacres Road, SE23 (access via a Honeyfield Mews between Catling Close and Homefield House, near the junction of Dacres ...
michael SE23 Topics 2 4,844 10-10-2012, 09:50 PM
  Thread: Bring Back the Quote Button
Post: Bring Back the Quote Button

Most forums have the ability to quickly quote another user. I'm sure we used to have it on here. Please can we have it back again?
michael Wider Topics 7 5,678 05-03-2014, 02:52 PM
  Thread: Burns Night 2013
Post: Burns Night 2013

There are a few events happening in Forest Hill for Burns Night this year. The Forest Hill Society would like to invite you to join us at Canvas and Cream on Friday 25th January. The cost is Ł19.99...
michael SE23 Topics 0 2,995 16-01-2013, 10:11 AM
  Thread: Burns Night Supper - 25th January 2014
Post: Burns Night Supper - 25th January 2014

The Forest Hill Society in conjunction with All Inn One will be hosting a Burns Night Supper on Saturday 25th January. The meal is from 7.30pm, and if you'd like to join us you must book in advance...
michael SE23 Topics 4 5,880 13-01-2014, 11:29 AM
  Thread: Burst Water Main
Post: Burst Water Main

There is a burst water main on London Road which has turned it into something more like a river. The road was closed with diversions via Dartmouth Road and serious delays. Low water pressure this m...
michael SE23 Topics 23 26,903 06-10-2011, 08:23 AM
  Thread: Burying the South Circular
Post: Burying the South Circular

Another nice plan that will never happen... http://www.standard.co.uk/news/transport/south-circular-goes-underground-and-brent-cross-to-get-flyunder-in-30bn-plan-8697628.html [quote]But the bold...
michael Wider Topics 20 18,603 09-07-2013, 09:21 PM
  Thread: Bus Services - Overcrowded in South East London
Post: Bus Services - Overcrowded in South East London

Who would have guessed it? Of the 10 most overcrowded bus services in London, only one is NOT located in South East London. This data is taken from a [url=http://www.london.gov.uk/bus-report]GLA repo...
michael Wider Topics 58 57,913 31-10-2013, 02:34 PM
  Thread: Buses
Post: Buses

http://www.london.gov.uk/mayor-assembly/london-assembly/investigations/bus-services-in-london [quote]The London Assembly has launched an investigation to examine bus services in London – and we wan...
michael Wider Topics 12 12,161 17-06-2013, 10:59 AM
  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...
michael SE23 Topics 25 25,670 05-12-2007, 04:11 PM
  Thread: Call for Voulenteers
Post: Call for Voulenteers

The Forest Hill Society is doing our spring planting this weekend around Forest Hill town centre and Honor Oak Park. If you would like to lend a hand on Saturday afternoon at Forest Hill station (1...
michael SE23 Topics 0 3,385 09-04-2013, 02:58 PM
  Thread: Can we put Forest Hill on this map?
Post: Can we put Forest Hill on this map?

I'm all for promoting local businesses via this forum and sharing stuff we pick up along the way. This looks interesting from the Guardian: [url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2012/dec/08/l...
michael Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 0 2,063 11-12-2012, 05:10 PM
  Thread: Car Air-conditioning
Post: Car Air-conditioning

Does anybody have details of somebody who can fix car air conditioning? (properly, not like kwik fit) I have heard good things about a guy on Devonshire Road but can't find him on Google. Send a P...
michael Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 0 2,060 24-07-2014, 04:43 PM
  Thread: Card Cloning at Co-op Cash Point
Post: Card Cloning at Co-op Cash Point

This was passed on via Facebook this afternoon by a neighbour: [quote]EVERYONE PLEASE READ THIS, my card got copied at the Co-op cashpoint on Stanstead Road last night. They got my card and my pin ...
michael SE23 Topics 1 4,057 02-02-2013, 04:21 PM
  Thread: Celebrities in Cafes
Post: Celebrities in Cafes

First Nigella and Saatchi, now beyonce and jay-z pop in for a cuppa at from the forest, if you believe what you read in the papers. http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/4387678/Jay-...
michael Wider Topics 54 58,585 22-06-2012, 07:31 AM
  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 ...
michael SE23 Topics 0 3,088 12-11-2007, 09:37 AM
  Thread: Children’s Second Hand Book Sale - Saturday 14th September 2019
Post: Children’s Second Hand Book Sale - Saturday 14th S...

Children’s Book Sale: Saturday 14th September, 10am-4pm. Outside Forest Hill Library A fundraiser for the Community Library.
michael SE23 Topics 0 2,175 02-09-2019, 09:12 PM
  Thread: Christmas quiz with the Forest Hill Society
Post: Christmas quiz with the Forest Hill Society

The Forest Hill Society invites you to The 2022 CHRISTMAS QUIZ Tuesday 20 December, 7.30pm at All Inn One pub, 53 Perry Vale, London SE23 2NE Maximum 6 people per team. Register at Eventbrite h...
michael SE23 Topics 0 1,740 04-12-2022, 09:57 PM
  Thread: Christmas Tree Lighting - 9th December 2023
Post: Christmas Tree Lighting - 9th December 2023

https://www.foresthillsociety.com/2023/12/christmas-tree-lighting-9th-december.html Date: Saturday, December 9th Time: 4 PM for 4:15 lighting Location: Forest Hill Station [attachment=5000]
michael SE23 Topics 0 945 08-12-2023, 04:22 PM
  Thread: Christmas tree lighting and Carols - 3rd December 2016
Post: Christmas tree lighting and Carols - 3rd December ...

Join the Forest Hill Society and Churches Together in Sydenham and Forest Hill, for tree lighting and carols on Saturday 3rd December at 3:30pm We will be officially switching on the tree lights ou...
michael SE23 Topics 1 4,023 28-11-2016, 02:43 PM
  Thread: Christmas Tree Lighting for Forest Hill 2022
Post: Christmas Tree Lighting for Forest Hill 2022

The Forest Hill Christmas Tree will be switched on Saturday 10th December shortly after 3:45pm at Forest Hill station with carol singing led by Churches Together for Forest Hill and Sydenham. We hope ...
michael SE23 Topics 0 1,674 27-11-2022, 04:28 PM
  Thread: Christmas Tree Lighting in Forest Hill and Kirkdale
Post: Christmas Tree Lighting in Forest Hill and Kirkdal...

The Forest Hill Christmas Tree will be switched on Saturday 7th December at around 4:15pm with carol singing. The Kirkdale Christmas tree will be switched on shortly after at around 5pm with more c...
michael SE23 Topics 0 2,879 23-11-2019, 05:38 PM
  Thread: Christmas Tree Switch On - Saturday 8th December
Post: Christmas Tree Switch On - Saturday 8th December

Christmas Tree Switch On Saturday 8th December (from 4pm). There will be trees outside Forest Hill station and at the Kirkdale junction with Dartmouth Road, both courtesy of the Forest Hill ward asse...
michael SE23 Topics 0 2,875 08-12-2018, 12:52 PM
  Thread: Climate Change: a wake-up call
Post: Climate Change: a wake-up call

[align=center] The Forest Hill Society Invite you to a talk by local author Dr David Cotton[/align] [align=center][b]Climate Change: a wake-up call[/b][/align] [align=center] Wednesday 17th June a...
michael SE23 Topics 0 2,237 17-06-2015, 08:20 AM
  Thread: Closure of London Bridge (upper station) in 2015
Post: Closure of London Bridge (upper station) in 2015

Back in 2010 we lost our direct connection to Charing Cross, admittedly only at evenings and weekends. These days many people change trains at London Bridge to continue on to Waterloo and Charing Cros...
michael Wider Topics 36 40,627 03-04-2012, 01:28 PM
  Thread: Crime prevention advice from your local police - bogus callers
Post: Crime prevention advice from your local police - b...

[quote]In recent weeks there have been reports of con-men pretending to be police officers calling on elderly and vulnerable persons within the Borough of Lewisham, gaining their trust and stealing fr...
michael SE23 Topics 1 4,545 28-11-2014, 10:30 AM
  Thread: Crofton Park and Honor Oak Park Neighbourhood Forum
Post: Crofton Park and Honor Oak Park Neighbourhood Foru...

[quote]A local Crofton Park and Honor Oak Park community group has submitted two applications to the Council: - to become an officially designated neighbourhood forum called Crofton Park and Hon...
michael SE23 Topics 35 42,984 07-02-2014, 11:56 AM
  Thread: Croydon Canal to be Reinstated after 200 years
Post: Croydon Canal to be Reinstated after 200 years

The Forest Hill Society have been working hard since last April on a great scheme to replace the existing railway line with the old canal as a step towards a speedier and more reliable commuter servic...
michael SE23 Topics 9 7,789 01-04-2016, 06:29 AM
  Thread: Trains to/from Forest Hill and Honor Oak Park
Post: Cuts to peak services from London Bridge

In the last few weeks the Forest Hill Society and the Sydenham Society have been getting indications that evening peak services will be cut from May next year. This follows the plans to start off-peak...
michael SE23 Topics 1,398 1,250,410 03-09-2009, 01:51 PM
  Thread: Dacres Wood Nature Reserve
Post: Dacres Wood Nature Reserve

Full details of the visit are at http://www.foresthillsociety.com/2009/03/nature-history-walk-in-dacres-wood.html What makes this special is that it is a chance to view some history of the area (th...
michael SE23 Topics 23 31,159 10-03-2009, 09:59 PM
  Thread: Dacres Wood Nature Reserve and Field Centre Open Afternoon
Post: Dacres Wood Nature Reserve and Field Centre Open A...

Organised by Forest Hill Society and Friends Of Mayow Park 27TH MARCH 2011 from 1pm to 4pm This small nature reserve has woodland and a meadow. A special feature of the site is the wetland area wh...
michael SE23 Topics 4 7,155 03-03-2011, 04:58 PM
  Thread: Dacres Wood Open Day - Saturday 30th September
Post: Dacres Wood Open Day - Saturday 30th September

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michael SE23 Topics 2 5,626 14-09-2012, 10:15 PM
  Thread: Deli for Dartmouth Road
Post: Deli for Dartmouth Road

Aga's Deli has been along to a couple of Forest Hill Food Markets in the last couple of months and the great news is that Aga is now planning to open a deli/cafe on Dartmouth Road. It is expected t...
michael Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 5 5,745 09-07-2012, 09:44 AM
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