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01-08-2014, 10:36 AM

Thread: Alarming house prices!
Post: RE: Alarming house prices!

I am not complaining Southlonder. We have done very nicely thank you and the sale of our little house has enabled us to considerably upgrade but not in Forest Hill. That's all I was 'complaining' abou...

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05-03-2014, 03:37 PM

Thread: Alarming house prices!
Post: RE: Alarming house prices!

Thanks bluesuperted. I will certainly keep an open mind about 30's houses as I know how light and spacious they can be.

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11-02-2014, 03:33 PM

Thread: Alarming house prices!
Post: RE: Alarming house prices!

Thanks for the reply. We can't do a loft extension as the roof is not high enough and a kitchen extension would add to the footprint but clearly it won't add an extra bedroom. I will keep an eye out f...

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11-02-2014, 02:51 PM

Thread: Alarming house prices!
Post: Alarming house prices!

I knew houses prices were going to be alarming when I found out how much our 2 bedroom house is currently worth but looking at 3/4 bedroom houses in Forest Hill I am even more shocked. Looking into it...

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10-02-2014, 04:12 PM

Thread: Traffic diversion
Post: RE: Traffic diversion

It is causing absolute ciaos on the roads all around Forest Hill and Honor Oak. The old phrase/joke of 'how many men does it take to repair a burst water pipe' comes to mind. Clearly too many! Quite f...

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29-01-2014, 04:55 PM

Thread: New coffee shop in Forest Hill
Post: RE: New coffee shop in Forest Hill

I am afraid I agree with the other comments. On a personal level for the owner, it's sad to hear that he says he's struggling but he needs to walk around Forest Hill to see what he's competing with an...

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14-01-2014, 12:03 PM

Thread: FH is amazing, what do you think would make the area better than it is allready!
Post: RE: FH is amazing, what do you think would make th...

I concur re the exterior of Weatherspoons; the state of it is very poor and as a listed building far more should be done to maintain it, especially in light of the FTSE company that owns it. Also the ...

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18-12-2013, 05:12 PM

Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: Planning: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (was The Old Ba...

Perhaps they can get their charcuterie from The Butchery in Forest Hill - that'd be a nice partnership!

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11-12-2013, 05:27 PM

Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: Planning: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (was The Old Ba...

Brilliant, just what SE23 needs! This place will be packed! They are on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/sodopizza

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09-12-2013, 03:07 PM

Thread: Forest Hill: cheap (apparently) but not for long!
Post: RE: Forest Hill: cheap (apparently) but not for lo...

Funky!

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20-11-2013, 05:40 PM

Thread: Forest Hill: cheap (apparently) but not for long!
Post: Forest Hill: cheap (apparently) but not for long!

http://www.homesandproperty.co.uk/property-news/new-homes/londons-house-hunters-zone-capitals-future-hotspots

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20-11-2013, 04:19 PM

Thread: Farmers' market in the Horniman Gardens
Post: RE: Farmers' market in the Horniman Gardens

Personally I think parking is a MAJOR issue in Forest Hill and particularly Dartmouth Road. It's not very easy to park up and get back to the car in the time allotted for fear of a penalty fine. Yes t...

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19-11-2013, 03:08 PM

Thread: Farmers' market in the Horniman Gardens
Post: RE: Farmers' market in the Horniman Gardens

The Horniman must be commended for promoting the local high street for free, especially when their own coffers are likely depleted due to government cuts in funding. And I think it's a genius idea tha...

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14-11-2013, 04:06 PM

Thread: A plan to save the Honor Oak pub?
Post: RE: A plan to save the Honor Oak pub?

The Forest Hill Society rocks! A massive well done!

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14-11-2013, 03:55 PM

Thread: Farmers' market in the Horniman Gardens
Post: RE: Farmers' market in the Horniman Gardens

If you live in Forest Hill and have not ever shopped on Dartmouth Road then I suggest you get down there pronto! It has really improved over the last year (down to hard working dedicated residents who...

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05-11-2013, 10:48 AM

Thread: Loxton Rd
Post: RE: Loxton rd

I have friends on Elsinore Rd, which is further still from the station. Yes it's a bit of a walk but then you get a more for your money - it's the trade off. I've walked round there and it seems a ver...

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30-10-2013, 01:41 PM

Thread: Farmers' market in the Horniman Gardens
Post: RE: Brilliant new farmers' market in the Horniman ...

I trust the Forest Hill Society has flagged this up with the Horniman otherwise it sounds as though Dartmouth Rd is going to be come decimated which will be truly awful after so much improvement and h...

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30-10-2013, 11:22 AM

Thread: A plan to save the Honor Oak pub?
Post: RE: A plan to save the Honor Oak pub?

Margo - I think a lot of people in Forest Hill would disagree with you about the implied lack of community spirit in Forest Hill! While the centre of Forest Hill is certainly less compact that Honor O...

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21-10-2013, 10:00 AM

Thread: Ex Honor Oak Pub
Post: RE: Tesco Metro coming to site of HO Pub?

That's an interesting rumour! Tesco is not my favourite shop by any stretch of the imagination but at least it would serve the local community and I imagine like all convenience stores it will be very...

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20-09-2013, 09:27 AM

Thread: Where did you live before you came to SE23?
Post: RE: Where did you live before you came to SE23?

Hi Nomadic. Be under no illusions, FH is a busy station and you'll be lucky to get a seat on the Overground any time before 9.30am. If you're lucky you may get a seat on a train to London Bridge but y...

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19-09-2013, 10:46 AM

Thread: Where did you live before you came to SE23?
Post: RE: Where did you live before you came to SE23?

By the sounds of it there is a lot of demand for a cinema - me included! It would be great to have the likes of Clapham Picture House pitched up in Forest Hill.

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18-09-2013, 12:33 PM

Thread: Where did you live before you came to SE23?
Post: RE: Where did you live before you came to SE23?

A two bed HOUSE is around the �375 mark, actual price dependent on location - could be more! If you're nearer the Horinman prices are markedly more expensive compared to south of the train tracks.

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18-09-2013, 12:22 PM

Thread: Where did you live before you came to SE23?
Post: RE: Where did you live before you came to SE23?

Hello, I have lived in north London (Tufnall Park), south London (Tooting) and west London (Turnham Green) and more locally East Dulwich (that's when I got to hear about the more economically viable F...

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17-09-2013, 03:58 PM

Thread: 'Pub' premises
Post: RE: 'Pub' premises

I heard on the grapevine that due to way The Honor Oak pub is financed (I guess via the owner/brewery), it makes it very difficult for the tenants to make a reasonable profit and as such it is not an ...

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29-08-2013, 10:09 AM

Thread: Shopping / eating in Forest Hill
Post: Shopping / eating in Forest Hill

I thought I'd share this rather lovely write up of Forest Hill. It was written a couple of months ago but just found it after visiting their website. http://www.roullierwhite.blogspot.co.uk/2013/0...

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28-08-2013, 03:42 PM

Thread: Shops, pubs, restaurants, etc
Post: RE: Local businesses

Oh and you can vote for The Montage here if you like it! http://www.thevintageguidetolondon.com/london-vintage-awards-2013-final-votes/

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16-07-2013, 02:38 PM

Thread: Shops, pubs, restaurants, etc
Post: RE: Local businesses

Yes I concur, The Montage is a brilliant new addition to the high street. Quirky cool interior and fab cakes!

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16-07-2013, 09:58 AM

Thread: Planning: 2-4 London Road FH (Launderette)
Post: RE: Planning: 2-4 London Road FH (Launderette)

Sorry Herbert, my mis-understanding! :thumbsup:

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21-06-2013, 01:14 PM

Thread: Planning: 2-4 London Road FH (Launderette)
Post: RE: Planning: 2-4 London Road FH (Launderette)

Herbert, wow that's very pessimistic! I moved to the area three years ago and in that time: The new pools FH monthly food market From the Forest St Davids Coffee house Canvas & Cream Aga'...

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21-06-2013, 12:06 PM

Thread: Planning: 2-4 London Road FH (Launderette)
Post: RE: Planning: 2-4 London Road FH (old Launderette)

While it would have been nice to have something a little more exciting than an estate agent, no doubt Peddar will spend some money on the frontage because at the moment it's rather an eyesore, slap ba...

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13-06-2013, 04:13 PM

Thread: Horniman Garden Party 16-05-13
Post: RE: Horniman Garden Party last night

I had a great response from the Horniman. It was the first time that they put on an adults only event and they were surprised by the popularity of the gin bar and will definitely be putting on more st...

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21-05-2013, 10:21 AM

Thread: Edible High Road, Forest Hill, from May 18th
Post: RE: Edible High Road, Forest Hill, from May 18th

Forest Hill got a mention in the gardening section of the Observer magazine as being part of the Edible High Road Chelsea Fringe festival (along with Kilburn). Also mentioned in The Guardian: htt...

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20-05-2013, 10:42 AM

Thread: Horniman Garden Party 16-05-13
Post: RE: Horniman Garden Party last night

Thanks for your suggestion. I have emailed them!

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17-05-2013, 01:07 PM

Thread: Horniman Garden Party 16-05-13
Post: Horniman Garden Party 16-05-13

Firstly I want to say that it was fantastic that the Horniman won the Museums of the Night event. The event seemed well attended and it was great to see locals out supporting the event. The contempora...

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17-05-2013, 11:10 AM

Thread: Shops, pubs, restaurants, etc
Post: The Montage - new cafe and gallery in FH

Just want to say that I visited The Montage on Saturday. Really cool interior, fab exhibition space upstairs and perhaps most importantly (to me anyway!), the cakes were absolutely delicious - highly ...

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13-05-2013, 10:48 AM

Thread: Planning: 2-4 London Road FH (Launderette)
Post: RE: Launderette closing

Cool ideas! You could also make it retro/50's (thinking of the Levi's TV ad!)

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22-03-2013, 02:27 PM

Thread: Planning: 2-4 London Road FH (Launderette)
Post: RE: Launderette closing

Yes as much as there may be a need for the laundrette, clearly it's not getting the necessary custom to keep it afloat which seems to suggest therefore that there is not the demand (I appreciate it's ...

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22-03-2013, 11:19 AM

Thread: East London Line
Post: RE: East London Line

Thanks for the information. It was very sad to think that someone had decided to take their own life.

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24-01-2013, 01:19 PM

Thread: East London Line
Post: RE: East London Line

I was told it was because someone had committed suicide at Honor Oak. A lady stopped me to let me know on the way to FH station.

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24-01-2013, 11:39 AM

Thread: Morning travel experiences?!
Post: RE: Morning travel experiences?!

I travel around 8.15pm and either get the 08.17 Overground to Canada Water in which case I never get a seat. However you are able to stand further down the carriage which is much more pleasant compare...

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17-01-2013, 10:43 AM

Thread: GP practices Honor Oak
Post: RE: GP practices Honor Oak

Not sure where you are in Honor Oak but I have found the Jenner Practice very good: www.jennerpractice.co.uk. The are pretty big practice based on Stanstead Road, at the junction of Brockley Rise ...

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20-12-2012, 03:45 PM

Thread: Old Pawn Brokers, 5 Dartmouth Road
Post: RE: Old Pawn Brokers, 5 Dartmouth Road

Novels, I think you are pulling our legs!?! That news would be too exciting!

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09-11-2012, 05:32 PM

Thread: Chinese take away recommendation?
Post: Chinese take away recommendation?

Please can anyone recommend a good chinese take away in and around FH? Not full of that gluppy stuff and not too fatty! For tonight so look forward to hearing your suggestions! Big thanks

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27-10-2012, 01:25 PM

Thread: Forest Hill Ward Assembly - 8th October 2012
Post: RE: Forest Hill Ward Assembly - 8th October 2012

I am staggered (although sadly not surprised) about the council fees for the market! When people work so hard to get this sort of project off the ground for the significant benefit of the area and the...

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10-10-2012, 02:36 PM

Thread: Planning Application - Hindsley Place and Westbourne Drive
Post: RE: Planning Application - Hindsley Place and West...

So I am right in deducting that Jeff Lowe is selling up and therefore the plans to use the site as artists studios/gallery/cafe are now longer in the frame?

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01-10-2012, 01:53 PM

Thread: Boiler servicing recommendations - urgent!
Post: Boiler servicing recommendations - urgent!

Hello, can anyone recommend a boiler to service/repair a faulty unit. We barely have any hot water and the one we have called on Friday to come today has let us down. Help much appreciated! Thanks!

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26-09-2012, 09:53 AM

Thread: Landlords on the High Street
Post: RE: Landlords on the High Street

I find it outrageous (although perhaps not surprising) that the (greedy, non community spirited) agents are demanding so much rent for the units opposite Perry Vale as they are a perfect location for ...

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24-09-2012, 01:52 PM

Thread: Planning to move to Forest Hill
Post: RE: Planning to move to Forest Hill

We moved to FH two and a half years ago from ED. Great transport links into London (takes 15 mins to get to London Bridge and you can be in Bond Street in under 45 mins door to door). Lots of exciting...

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24-09-2012, 12:39 PM

Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: The Old Bank

Thanks for the info! Very interesting indeed! In the words of Stuart MacConie @ 6Music, it appears the 'Hoxton Bonnet's' have come to town!