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Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: The Old Bank
| Pray tell! I live in FH so won't be walking past any time soon! |
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19-09-2012, 11:06 AM |
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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! |
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Belle |
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19-09-2012, 02:44 PM |
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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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Belle |
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09-12-2013, 03:07 PM |
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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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Belle |
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11-12-2013, 05:27 PM |
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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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Belle |
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13-05-2013, 10:48 AM |
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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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Belle |
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16-07-2013, 09:58 AM |
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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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Belle |
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16-07-2013, 02:38 PM |
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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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Belle |
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24-01-2013, 11:39 AM |
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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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Belle |
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24-01-2013, 01:19 PM |
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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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Belle |
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30-10-2013, 11:22 AM |
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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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Belle |
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05-11-2013, 10:48 AM |
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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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Belle |
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14-11-2013, 04:06 PM |
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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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Belle |
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19-11-2013, 03:08 PM |
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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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Belle |
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13-06-2013, 04:13 PM |
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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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Belle |
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22-03-2013, 11:19 AM |
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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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Belle |
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22-03-2013, 02:27 PM |
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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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Belle |
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21-06-2013, 12:06 PM |
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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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Belle |
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21-06-2013, 01:14 PM |
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Thread: Planning Application - Hindsley Place and Westbourne Drive
Post: RE: Planning Application - Hindsley Place and West...
| I think this could be a fantastic addtion to Forest Hill. The south side of the tracks needs some re-generation and this type of building and concept could be just the ticket. The plans show a gallery... |
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Belle |
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11-03-2011, 04:19 PM |
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Thread: Planning Application - Hindsley Place and Westbourne Drive
Post: RE: Planning Application - Hindsley Place and West...
| My understanding is that Roz must live near the Horniman because her children go to Fairlawn school. I only know this because Roz has recently posted so. I appreciate that Roz is not objecting this ti... |
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Belle |
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02-11-2011, 04:21 PM |
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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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Belle |
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01-10-2012, 01:53 PM |
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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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Belle |
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21-10-2013, 10:00 AM |
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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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Belle |
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14-11-2013, 03:55 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill in the Times property section
Post: RE: Forest Hill in the Times property section
| Canvas and Cream is a brilliant addition to Forest Hill. I can't afford to eat there regularly but I love the fact that I can choose to do so when there is an opportunity. I completely agree that vari... |
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Belle |
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08-06-2012, 11:26 AM |
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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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Belle |
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17-09-2013, 03:58 PM |
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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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Belle |
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18-09-2013, 12:22 PM |
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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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Belle |
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18-09-2013, 12:33 PM |
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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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Belle |
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19-09-2013, 10:46 AM |
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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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Belle |
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10-02-2014, 04:12 PM |
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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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Belle |
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11-02-2014, 02:51 PM |
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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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Belle |
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11-02-2014, 03:33 PM |
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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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Belle |
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05-03-2014, 03:37 PM |
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Thread: Trust A Tory - Your Having A Bubble
Post: RE: Trust A Tory - Your Having A Bubble
| I have come late very to this but I'd like to highlight two things. The 'Iraq War' and 'Expenses'. Sorry but Tories are not the only ones that lie! They all have at one time are another, it goes with ... |
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Belle |
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11-06-2010, 02:14 PM |
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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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Belle |
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18-12-2013, 05:12 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill and Sydenham Portas Bid
Post: RE: Forest Hill and Sydenham Portas Bid
| This is really great news. A massive well done to all involved.
I was really interested to see the high street work done in Leytonstone for the Olympics and it was amazing to see the difference so... |
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Belle |
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07-08-2012, 02:40 PM |
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Thread: Dog fouling
Post: RE: Dog fouling around Garthorne Road
| We live on the quiet corner of Stanstead Road and we are currently experiencing this problem too. It seems to be getting a lot worse and it's right outside our house sometimes. I can't believe people ... |
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Belle |
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24-02-2011, 05:04 PM |
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Thread: What's it like to live in Forest Hill?
Post: What's it like to live in Forest Hill?
| Hello, I am a new user. I am about to move to Forest Hill after renting in East Dulwich. As you well know, you can get more for your money and after doing some research it seemed like a decent place t... |
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Belle |
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20-01-2010, 11:16 AM |
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Thread: What's it like to live in Forest Hill?
Post: RE: What's it like to live in Forest Hill?
| Hello respondees! Thank you so much for taking the time to respond to my post and so quickly! I really appreciate it and its made me feel excited about moving when I was getting a little worried.
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Belle |
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20-01-2010, 04:00 PM |
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Thread: What's it like to live in Forest Hill?
Post: RE: What's it like to live in Forest Hill?
| We have already bought a place! In the process of exchanging. |
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Belle |
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20-01-2010, 04:21 PM |
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Thread: What's it like to live in Forest Hill?
Post: RE: What's it like to live in Forest Hill?
| Hello Sussex Girl, there is a two bed house on the quiet part of Stanstead Road for sale. It's early Victorian and looks pretty from the outside. We bought nearby recently. Our neigbours are all frien... |
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Belle |
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16-09-2010, 11:37 AM |
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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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Belle |
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29-01-2014, 04:55 PM |
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Thread: East London Line not running
Post: RE: East London Line not running
| Last night I arrived at London Bridge at 10.30pm. All the trains were cancelled or running with severe delays that they could not give a timescale for. The queue for a cab was frightening and the buse... |
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Belle |
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01-12-2010, 05:32 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Food Fair
Post: RE: Forest Hill Food Fair a great success!
| Is this happening again? Somebody mentioned 'next year'. This seems like an awful long time to wait if it was such a success. Cannot it not happen every month? By the sounds of it, there is the demand... |
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Belle |
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23-04-2012, 02:06 PM |
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Thread: Beadnell Road
Post: RE: Beadnell Road
| Tabbycat, to help answer your question: while I don't live on Beadnell Road itself, I live close by on an adjacent road and often walk up and down the road to and from Honor Oak (which is less than a ... |
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Belle |
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28-11-2011, 11:35 AM |
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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 |
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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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Belle |
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14-01-2014, 12:03 PM |
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Thread: New coffee shop
Post: RE: New coffee shop
| But they do do space suits! |
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Belle |
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01-08-2014, 10:36 AM |
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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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Belle |
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20-09-2013, 09:27 AM |
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Thread: Strange caller
Post: RE: Strange caller
| We had a strange call too on Monday evening. We had a ring on the door bell and my partner looked through the peep hole and being a lady opened the door. She did not introduce herself but asked if we ... |
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Belle |
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29-09-2010, 03:43 PM |
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Thread: Strange caller
Post: RE: Strange caller
| My goodness. I'm very sorry to hear that. We live on the quiet part of Stanstead Road. Where are you? |
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Belle |
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