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

Agree absolutely re the Berkeley site (Forest Hill's very own Berlin Wall) and other similar developments. Its a bit like having a canyon of flats each side of the railway! I wonder who they appea...
squashst SE23 Topics 124 137,098 25-03-2011, 04:16 PM
  Thread: Planning Application - Hindsley Place and Westbourne Drive
Post: RE: Planning Application - Hindsley Place and West...

It is both remarkably ugly and seems to be out of place with the rest of Westbourne Drive. The height of the hill will actually make the "tower" even more intrusive. Good luck with opposing the ...
squashst SE23 Topics 124 137,098 10-03-2011, 07:09 PM
  Thread: Direct ELL trains to Highbury & Islington
Post: RE: Direct ELL trains to Highbury & Islington

Yes - the current set up is not good customer service -it is important that the boards should show the 23nd and 3rd trains (yes, you can have a look at the display in the station itself, but we all kn...
squashst SE23 Topics 82 71,552 05-03-2011, 12:34 PM
  Thread: Direct ELL trains to Highbury & Islington
Post: RE: Direct ELL trains to Highbury & Islington

A long-winded way of getting a seat for at least part of the journey is to get train to New Cross Gate, walk the 5 minutes to New Cross, and then all the space on the ELL you could ever want is yours!...
squashst SE23 Topics 82 71,552 28-02-2011, 05:41 PM
  Thread: HoP House Prices
Post: RE: HoP House Prices

Not a rant at all - fair comment and balanced I think. I was in Forest Hill for about 15 years then moved down to HOP 4 years ago. I think the new Transport links will change the area. Outside the ...
squashst SE23 Topics 96 105,135 23-02-2011, 05:13 PM
  Thread: HoP House Prices
Post: HoP House Prices

Couldn't help but note Pickwick estates are selling 4 bedroomed houses in Gabiel St / Bellina St in the £525k / £550k bracket. Very nice houses indeed with loft extensions. But quite serious money f...
squashst SE23 Topics 96 105,135 22-02-2011, 04:56 PM
  Thread: BT Broadband - Forest Hill Exchange Upgrade
Post: RE: BT Broadband - Forest Hill Exchange Upgrade

Hi - I'm in HOP, Garthorne Rd. My broadband was a bit flakey early JAn but worked perfectly since then, however, severe problems all through Sunday (AOL); wondered if this is another example of the p...
squashst Wider Topics 163 202,572 21-02-2011, 09:37 AM
  Thread: Message For Any Chelsea Fans In SE23
Post: RE: Message For Any Chelsea Fans In SE23

I noted the comment "Anytime on a match day if you travel by train the stations FH, Catford, Brockley, HOP are packed with those proud enough to wear the strip with the dismal performance of late." ...
squashst Wider Topics 19 14,999 17-02-2011, 10:20 PM
  Thread: Railway pictures
Post: RE: Railway pictures

That is a historical photo - it shows a panopoly of trees behind the platform, platform 1 exists in a complete state, and access to platforms was by proper steps not balsa wood additions. The same ...
squashst Wider Topics 33 34,663 05-02-2011, 08:50 AM
  Thread: Railway pictures
Post: RE: Railway pictures

Superb posts Zimmerman and nice pictures. To think that in 70 years time there will be pics of the Overground in this area.
squashst Wider Topics 33 34,663 04-02-2011, 12:22 AM
  Thread: Street party
Post: RE: Street party

Reaching back to 1997 / Princess Di, I recall avoiding most of the days events by drinking in the Bird in Hand in its Weatherspoons guise (probably not such a great option now as various other posts h...
squashst SE23 Topics 16 18,438 02-02-2011, 07:11 PM
  Thread: Big Issue seller outside Sainsbury's
Post: RE: Big Issue seller outside Sainsbury's

Surely the way forward is to create a new sub forum called "Mr Angry". Put this and certain other topics (e.g. anything re Jim Dowd) into "Mr Angry" forum. Alternatively put a "Mr Angry" smiley (rea...
squashst SE23 Topics 81 85,635 25-01-2011, 06:08 PM
  Thread: New to SE23!
Post: RE: New to SE23!

Having lived here for some time, I value the hills - as high as Hampstead, but a lot cheaper. Try Horniman Gardens, One Tree Hill, Hilly Fields, Blythe Hill Fields. Quite a bracing day's walk in fac...
squashst SE23 Topics 11 10,607 12-01-2011, 10:49 PM
  Thread: Ballad of the 20.22 London Victoria to Forest Hill train
Post: RE: Ballad of the 20.22 London Victoria to Forest ...

I loved the photo of Cherie and Tony Blair in the last post. And I will forever have an image of photographers stating to Cherie - go on...."say plinth"!
squashst Wider Topics 17 16,988 23-12-2010, 02:09 PM
  Thread: Snowfall
Post: RE: Snowfall

I'm on the 33rd floor in Canary Wharf and can advise a heavy snowfall which is settling in Docklands. Presumably the same in SE23? Promises to be an "interesting" journey back, especially as the bad...
squashst Wider Topics 13 10,070 17-12-2010, 01:06 PM
  Thread: Internet Connection in SE23
Post: RE: Internet Connection in SE23

Back on line this morning! (my email yesterday was sent from work). ISP is AOL which judging from some of the other emaails may be the problem.
squashst Wider Topics 6 5,566 15-12-2010, 08:39 AM
  Thread: Internet Connection in SE23
Post: Internet Connection in SE23

Hi, My wifi was down last night, still down this morning. The router has red light on the internet. Before I consider a new router I just wanted to check if others have a similar problem - I seem t...
squashst Wider Topics 6 5,566 14-12-2010, 10:21 AM
  Thread: If you voted LibDem, do you sleep at night?
Post: RE: If you voted LibDem, do you sleep at night?

Oh, looking at the thread title - I did vote for Lib Dem and I sleep at night. Would I prefer a majority Tory government. No - and by the way, I suspect David Cameron doesn't! Would I prefer a ...
squashst Wider Topics 25 20,455 10-12-2010, 09:51 PM
  Thread: If you voted LibDem, do you sleep at night?
Post: RE: If you voted LibDem, do you sleep at night?

Working for one of major banks (not in the fat cat investment area, honest) I compare some of the graduate intake with my generation - late 70s - that went in with A levels. Not brilliant (I mean cur...
squashst Wider Topics 25 20,455 10-12-2010, 09:45 PM
  Thread: Is it snowing heavily in FH/Sydenham
Post: RE: Is it snowing heavily in FH/Sydenham

Yes - definitely snowing hard - the kerbs are rapidly disappearing in Garthorne Rd. And just when traffic is lightest. Would not have high expectations for any transport in the morning rush; shall d...
squashst SE23 Topics 42 37,367 02-12-2010, 01:09 AM
  Thread: East London Line not running
Post: RE: East London Line not running

The TfL is still showing Overground as severe delays and talking about 30 min service to each of West Croydon and Crystal Palace (so possibly 4 trains/ph through to Honor Oak / Forest Hill). An alt...
squashst SE23 Topics 30 27,714 01-12-2010, 03:41 PM
  Thread: Dog barking on Marler Road and driving me mad!!!
Post: RE: Dog barking on Marler Road and driving me mad!...

It may be that the moderator needs to look at this thread. Generating more heat than light.
squashst SE23 Topics 36 38,122 15-08-2010, 04:41 PM
  Thread: East London Line
Post: RE: East London Line

I agree with the last post. If you work in Canary Wharf - its good, quicker, more comfortable and all Zone 2/3, so no need for an annual 3 zones; and Shadwell is a good alternative (again zone 2) if ...
squashst Wider Topics 281 296,362 01-06-2010, 02:34 PM
  Thread: Things to do along the ELL
Post: RE: Things to do along the ELL

There is apparently an increased footfall of visitors to Penge Hight St (one of the undiscovered gems of south east London
squashst Wider Topics 27 23,066 28-05-2010, 07:18 PM
  Thread: East London Line
Post: RE: East London Line

The first morning commute to Docklands on the ELL went well. 7:36 from HoP, got the second train on the Jubilee to Canary Wharf, at my desk in Canary Wharf at 8:10. 35 minutes door to desk and not t...
squashst Wider Topics 281 296,362 24-05-2010, 08:41 AM
  Thread: Jim Dowd MP
Post: RE: Jim Dowd MP

If not a vendetta, it is certainly a post that "lowers the soul" and is probably best closed. The alternative is of course not to log onto the Jim Dowd MP thread (its a shame that I will not see any ...
squashst Wider Topics 135 123,773 23-04-2010, 04:40 PM
  Thread: Stanstead Road Closed by Police 22/06/09
Post: RE: Stanstead Road Closed by Police

Hi Iwas out on Sunday at 8am and the taped of area started of Brockley Rise. At the Brockley Rise / Stanstead Rd junction there was the remains of what looked to be a very bad accident involving (...
squashst SE23 Topics 7 11,574 23-06-2009, 09:53 AM
  Thread: Brockley Jack
Post: Brockley Jack

Its just in SE4, but SE23ers may wish to note the Brockley Jack. Its had a refurb, the Greene King / Abbott bitter is nice, it sells ordinary peanuts (rather than the expensive designer nibbles in a...
squashst Wider Topics 18 15,881 25-04-2009, 11:45 AM
  Thread: Local Restaurant Deals
Post: Local Restaurant Deals

It might be interesting to note the eateries that are offering "deals" to encourage business. The one I'm aware of at the mo' is Babur where until end June early/late diners (seated by 7pm or after 9...
squashst SE23 Topics 3 5,245 25-04-2009, 11:31 AM
  Thread: Honor Oak Park Rail Station
Post: Ticket Barriers - Honor Oak

Hi, notice at HO station that it looks like ticket barriers about to be unveiled - these are set at right angles to the entrance and given the lack of space in the station it will be "interesting" to ...
squashst SE23 Topics 112 118,073 22-04-2009, 05:06 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Central
Post: RE: Forest Hill Central

The Forest Hill Central is a bit of a "Berlin Wall" in terms of architecture , and it does have a substantial impact in terms of views to the Christ Church and south of the line. It doesn't really fi...
squashst SE23 Topics 289 274,081 14-03-2009, 01:56 PM
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