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  Thread: Street Lighting - just how bad is it?
Post: RE: Street Lighting - just how bad is it?

I got a letter saying they're doing Brockley View despite the fact they did it last year :( I've no idea what exactly they are going to do but what a ridiculous waste of public money
Poppy9560 SE23 Topics 16 14,336 18-06-2015, 10:39 PM
  Thread: Ravensbourne Park Crescent roadworks
Post: RE: Ravensbourne Park Crescent roadworks

The roadworks have now gone but they've left the pavement on the other side of the road in a terrible state
Poppy9560 Wider Topics 3 4,341 16-04-2015, 07:23 PM
  Thread: Crossing Southwark Street
Post: RE: Crossing Southwark Street

This happens every morning as I cross the road to walk through Borough Market to work :( One evening this week the police stood there so the problem may have reduced then but they can't stand there ...
Poppy9560 Wider Topics 10 8,185 16-04-2015, 07:21 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools

Sherwood Ladywell Baths was replaced by Glass Mill which is a lovely pool but also worker unfriendly unless you work in Lewisham and can swim at lunchtime when they have adult lane swimming. It always...
Poppy9560 SE23 Topics 2,074 2,040,863 04-04-2015, 11:14 AM
  Thread: SE23 Magazine
Post: RE: SE23 Magazine

You're lucky you actually receive it! I think whoever delivers it doesn't want to climb up Brockley View
Poppy9560 SE23 Topics 14 15,220 03-01-2015, 10:36 AM
  Thread: Man in grey boilersuit nr sainsburys
Post: RE: man in grey boilersuit nr sainsburys

you should contact the police, maybe the SNT could help? If he is causing alarm and distress this is an offence - don't think you are causing a fuss about nothing it certainly isn't nothing hope it...
Poppy9560 SE23 Topics 2 3,861 07-11-2014, 09:56 PM
  Thread: Southern trains into London Bridge
Post: RE: Southern trains into London Bridge

...........but the overground trains are ALWAYS crowded:crying:
Poppy9560 SE23 Topics 85 83,608 26-10-2014, 05:53 PM
  Thread: Railway Telegraph
Post: RE: Railway Telegraph

coo this site is so educational! I had to look up "normcore" on wikipedia and it sounds like me I ususally wear fleece and jeans at the weekend (assume a hoodie is a fleece?) I don't tend to drink in...
Poppy9560 SE23 Topics 53 45,655 23-10-2014, 04:46 PM
  Thread: Southern trains into London Bridge
Post: RE: Southern trains into London Bridge

Rob F - rather than expensive cabs home we are reasonably well served by night buses- I certainly can't afford cabs home!
Poppy9560 SE23 Topics 85 83,608 27-09-2014, 11:53 AM
  Thread: Bakerloo Line Extension
Post: RE: Bakerloo Line Extension

to be fair they are talking about Camberwell, Herne Hill and Streatham which do not have underground. Why can't the Bakerloo do both routes?
Poppy9560 Wider Topics 89 91,522 19-09-2014, 11:34 AM
  Thread: HOPfest Sat 20th September - Help Needed!
Post: RE: HOPfest Sat 20th September - Help Needed!

I'm a 1st aider (first aid at work - not done child 1st aid) but not CRB checked- would this exclude me? As a member of the community I feel that would be a shame
Poppy9560 SE23 Topics 26 23,769 17-09-2014, 01:12 PM
  Thread: Trains on 28 August 2014
Post: RE: Trains on 28 August 2014

don't forget anyone using Ladywell/Catford Bridge schools start again next week - it's not been too crowded this week
Poppy9560 SE23 Topics 16 15,447 30-08-2014, 10:37 AM
  Thread: Forest Hill Cars
Post: RE: Forest Hill Cars

I have used Forest Hill cars for about 15 years and have always found them reliable. Most recently I used them to go to and from the vet with a sick cat (sadly he could not be saved :( ) and they tole...
Poppy9560 SE23 Topics 20 22,961 21-08-2014, 12:07 PM
  Thread: Duncombe Hill?
Post: RE: duncombe hill?

I walk along there most days and if I win the lottery would love to live there. Have you seen the house for sale for almost £1million????????? It's basically a quite large semi...........
Poppy9560 SE23 Topics 14 20,081 12-08-2014, 03:30 PM
  Thread: Semi-wild cat around Brockley View
Post: RE: Semi-wild cat around Brockley View

I saw him tonight and he was friendly again
Poppy9560 Wider Topics 111 103,793 11-08-2014, 07:30 PM
  Thread: Semi-wild cat around Brockley View
Post: RE: Semi-wild cat around Brockley View

I saw Mordechai this morning-haven't seen him around for a while-and he seemed very nervous and ran away :( This worried me as he used to be very friendly and I'd always stroke him - does anyone know...
Poppy9560 Wider Topics 111 103,793 31-07-2014, 09:42 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools

what?? nothing on their website to say the pool is closed- I'll phone before going over for the 5pm women's swimming session just in case
Poppy9560 SE23 Topics 2,074 2,040,863 21-06-2014, 02:40 PM
  Thread: HOP Sainsburys delivery trucks parking
Post: RE: HOP Sainsburys delivery trucks parking

I have always found the staff exceptionally helpful in HOP Sainsburys - one morning I wanted bread but the shelf was empty and the young man went into the back and brought a loaf out for me
Poppy9560 SE23 Topics 18 17,220 16-06-2014, 09:38 PM
  Thread: Renovations in Honor Oak
Post: RE: Renovations in Honor Oak

what's it got to do with the council? If the people in the properties want work doing they will get it done surely?
Poppy9560 SE23 Topics 14 12,652 21-05-2014, 10:55 PM
  Thread: Renovations in Honor Oak
Post: RE: Renovations in Honor Oak

Can this mythical "they" paint my house whie they're at it? .......preferably free of charge!
Poppy9560 SE23 Topics 14 12,652 21-05-2014, 04:37 PM
  Thread: No Overground or Rail this Weekend
Post: RE: No Overground or Rail this Weekend

yes trains were running to New Cross from London Bridge on Sunday
Poppy9560 SE23 Topics 43 43,624 20-05-2014, 12:16 PM
  Thread: No Overground or Rail this Weekend
Post: RE: No Overground or Rail this Weekend

I walked to Catford - they are 4 an hour from there
Poppy9560 SE23 Topics 43 43,624 13-05-2014, 05:28 PM
  Thread: India Gate Restaurant
Post: RE: India Gate Restaurant

where is it? I haven't had a takeaway for ages....................
Poppy9560 SE23 Topics 24 25,666 29-04-2014, 01:45 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools

I was in the Glass Mill Pool on Monday and a lady with a baby said the big pool was warmer than the baby pool!!!!!!!! Is this a cost cutting exercise? Has anyone complained to the management about it?...
Poppy9560 SE23 Topics 2,074 2,040,863 23-04-2014, 10:52 AM
  Thread: I found a round
Post: RE: I found a round

how would you "make safe" a round?:unsure:
Poppy9560 SE23 Topics 5 5,560 22-04-2014, 04:28 PM
  Thread: 63-65 Brockley View
Post: RE: 63-65 Brockley View

no-the boards blew down in the gales on Christmas Eve. It does look a mess- it would be lovely if it were turned into a garden or mini-narute reserve. I don't know if the owner has resubmitted plans f...
Poppy9560 SE23 Topics 4 6,872 16-04-2014, 10:59 AM
  Thread: Speeding - Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Speeding - Honor Oak Park

I'd never noticed this problem- what I saw this morning is cars stopping over the middle of the zebra crossing even though they are in a long line of cars - complete idiots!!!
Poppy9560 SE23 Topics 46 38,083 11-04-2014, 12:10 PM
  Thread: slow trains Monday
Post: RE: slow trains Monday

njottinghillbilly - you can avoid the dreadfully inadequate escalator at Canada Water (whoever designed this station needs to be forced to travel this way every day!!!!!) by getting off at the front o...
Poppy9560 SE23 Topics 18 13,683 02-04-2014, 02:16 PM
  Thread: Cycling to Work
Post: RE: Cycling to Work

Applespider- thanks I'll try the cycle training and see how I get on. I do love the idea of cycling and certainly could do with some fitness training but the roads scare me as a pedestrian - let alone...
Poppy9560 Wider Topics 38 27,299 29-03-2014, 10:29 AM
  Thread: Cycling to Work
Post: RE: Cycling to Work

I wouldn't dare cycle on the roads around here - I'd be terrified. i see appalling driving every day - people going through red lights, using mobile phones, ignoring zebra crossings etc............peo...
Poppy9560 Wider Topics 38 27,299 28-03-2014, 04:42 PM
  Thread: Semi-wild cat around Brockley View
Post: RE: Semi-wild cat around Brockley View

I saw Mordechai this morning looking happy and well :)
Poppy9560 Wider Topics 111 103,793 27-03-2014, 12:47 PM
  Thread: Semi-wild cat around Brockley View
Post: RE: Semi-wild cat around Brockley View

sorry not sure as I was on the other side of the road and he ran under a car but I don't think he had such long hair as Tim
Poppy9560 Wider Topics 111 103,793 25-03-2014, 02:02 PM
  Thread: Rush hour trains from HOP - Advice please
Post: RE: Rush hour trains from HOP - Advice please

the indicator boards are working again today :)
Poppy9560 SE23 Topics 13 12,872 24-03-2014, 12:00 PM
  Thread: That impossible question: how safe is Honor Oak Park?
Post: RE: That impossible question: how safe is Honor Oa...

It's as safe as anywhere in London. Lone females obviously need to be aware of their surroundings when walking home same as anywhere. I have lived here over 15 years and only been attacked once- but I...
Poppy9560 SE23 Topics 9 14,088 19-03-2014, 03:07 PM
  Thread: Semi-wild cat around Brockley View
Post: RE: Semi-wild cat around Brockley View

I haven't seen Mordechai for a couple of weeks but saw a small long hair tabby cat on Brockley View this evening - around the top of Lowther Hill. Does anyone know him as he was limping quite a bit?
Poppy9560 Wider Topics 111 103,793 13-03-2014, 08:43 PM
  Thread: Semi-wild cat around Brockley View
Post: RE: Semi-wild cat around Brockley View

I haven't seen him for a couple of weeks- I usually see him if I am going home a bit early. I'm glad to hear he is well :) I quite miss him dancnig up the hill following me for a little pat
Poppy9560 Wider Topics 111 103,793 25-02-2014, 11:44 AM
  Thread: Ladies bike: Claude Butler Odyssey 17"
Post: RE: Ladies bike: Claude Butler Odyssey 17"

I think you had to click on the hybrid Odyssey 17" to look at the spec - I considered it but have nowhere to keep it securely sadly
Poppy9560 Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 2 3,865 16-01-2014, 12:13 AM
  Thread: Missing dog
Post: RE: Missing dog

glad he is safe :mellow:
Poppy9560 Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 3 3,684 12-01-2014, 10:21 AM
  Thread: Early rising potato peeling volunteer required please!
Post: RE: Early rising potato peeling volunteer required...

I know the Blythe Hill Fields Festival always needs volunteers - I think they have posted on one of these threads. It is in July so hopefully MUCH nicer weather than New Years Day!
Poppy9560 Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 39 32,302 05-01-2014, 11:07 PM
  Thread: Early rising potato peeling volunteer required please!
Post: RE: Early rising potato peeling volunteer required...

thanks to Alice for letting us know about this chance to help out - will be up for doing it again. Tommo is quite remarkable to get it organised so well - I tip my hat to him
Poppy9560 Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 39 32,302 02-01-2014, 08:37 PM
  Thread: person to mend guttering needed
Post: person to mend guttering needed

Can anyone recommend someone to mend my guttering? The corner piece is the wrong sort (I think that's the problem) and the water gushes over the side I also need someone to either mend my garden fenc...
Poppy9560 Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 0 2,167 01-01-2014, 07:46 PM
  Thread: Early rising potato peeling volunteer required please!
Post: RE: Early rising potato peeling volunteer required...

I would be happy to help out but am not an early riser at the best of times - anything after 10am and am capable of peeling potaotes etc - even have own peeler :)
Poppy9560 Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 39 32,302 29-12-2013, 12:13 AM
  Thread: Forum Drinks - 23rd December
Post: RE: Forum Drinks - 23rd December

hope you all have fun - I was planning to come along but then had problems getting home and am sitting in my dressing gown with a box of chocs - I'm not going out again in that wind!
Poppy9560 SE23 Topics 28 22,603 23-12-2013, 07:16 PM
  Thread: Churches with scout huts or spare halls or any free venue for a charity party
Post: RE: Churches with scout huts or spare halls or any...

isn't there a Darby and Joan club on Stanstead Road? They may help
Poppy9560 Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 3 4,143 22-12-2013, 10:15 PM
  Thread: BT infinity
Post: RE: BT infinity

did have brief problem one evening when I re started hub but been ok otherwise on top of Blythe Hill Fields
Poppy9560 SE23 Topics 5 5,259 22-12-2013, 01:27 PM
  Thread: crutches for free
Post: RE: crutches for free

I got crutches for a sprained ankle about 6 weeks ago and they said to return them.................must get around to it one day I assume they clean them somehow- the nurse took them out of some so...
Poppy9560 Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 9 8,374 15-12-2013, 07:19 PM
  Thread: crutches for free
Post: RE: crutches for free

you should return them to doctor or hospital
Poppy9560 Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 9 8,374 15-12-2013, 01:10 AM
  Thread: Semi-wild cat around Brockley View
Post: RE: Semi-wild cat around Brockley View

that's good news :) I saw Mordechai tonight at 11.15 or so - he was out in the pouring rain - silly boy
Poppy9560 Wider Topics 111 103,793 15-12-2013, 12:59 AM
  Thread: ADT security consultants cold calling
Post: RE: Bogus 'security' consultants cold calling?

dunc I may be paranoid but if someone came to my door asking about security I would take the SNT's advice and be straight on the phone to the police!
Poppy9560 SE23 Topics 50 51,836 04-12-2013, 10:23 AM
  Thread: Christmas Trees in/near HOP
Post: RE: Christmas Trees in/near HOP

I popped in the Holly Tree on Saturday and the lady said she's getting trees in this week. I must go in and look at the hand made cards - they look good
Poppy9560 Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 9 9,072 26-11-2013, 02:27 PM
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