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Thread: Voting - Thursday 22nd May
Post: RE: Voting - Thursday 22nd May
| The Lib Dem candidate is Duwayne Brooks so while the Lib Dems as a party may be tainted by the association with the Tories in coalition, I doubt people would feel that way about him so I suspect yes, ... |
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21-05-2014, 03:15 PM |
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Thread: Wooden sideboard/cabinet for sale
Post: Wooden sideboard/cabinet for sale
| http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/231230657271?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649#ht_96wt_1105 |
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15-05-2014, 10:27 AM |
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Thread: Do we need a pedestrian crossing on Perry Vale at the rear of Forest Hill station?
Post: RE: Do we need a pedestrian crossing at the rear o...
| My memory may well be playing tricks on me but my recollection is that there used be be a zebra crossing at the exit from the subway but when they built the Barratts development and re-did the road la... |
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01-05-2014, 09:16 AM |
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Thread: Some help?
Post: RE: Some help?
| You should also talk to your GP about maybe getting a referral to the Sydenham Garden (off Mayow Road) http://www.sydenhamgarden.org.uk/ or if that's not appropriate for you then something similar as ... |
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29-04-2014, 05:39 PM |
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Thread: English Usage
Post: RE: Usage of English
| Completely off topic but one of my father's middle names is Augustine and as children we thought it uproariously funny to call him by his full name but change Augustine to Disgustin' - oh how we laugh... |
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25-04-2014, 06:06 PM |
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Thread: Lanes at rear of gardens in Forest Hill - Advice needed
Post: RE: Lanes at rear of gardens in Forest Hill - Advi...
| Hi Dartmouth - same thing happened in our road sometime back in the 90s (although in this instance we are the beneficiaries of a slightly larger garden as a result) and the old lane doesn't show on an... |
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25-04-2014, 05:44 PM |
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Thread: Cycling to Work
Post: RE: Cycling to Work
| Maybe you're just braver than me - it's the squeeze on the approach to London Bridge that I hate.
And I may well be looking at Tower Bridge through rose tinted spectacles as I haven't worked in tha... |
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04-04-2014, 05:20 PM |
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Thread: Cycling to Work
Post: RE: Cycling to Work
| Clausy - I actually agree with you re busy roads but until someone is confident out there, I'd stick to the quiet routes (and even if it takes a bit longer - it's much more pleasant on the quieter roa... |
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04-04-2014, 04:29 PM |
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Thread: Cycling to Work
Post: RE: Cycling to Work
| Thorners, I think I feel a little jealous of you starting out on your bike adventure. I've been cycling in London since I moved here in 1999 (having before then been used to relatively quiet roads in... |
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03-04-2014, 08:42 AM |
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Thread: Constant DIY (rant!)
Post: RE: Constant DIY (rant!)
| Don't know if/when change in regs happened but yes, it can be done under permitted development now so long as it doesn't exceeed a certain cubic metreage in volume (can't remember what it is but it's ... |
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02-04-2014, 05:48 PM |
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Thread: Pheasant loose on Sunderland Road???
Post: RE: Pheasant loose on Sunderland Road???
| Wild pheasants are actually perfectly good fliers (flyers?) - I think they have a poor rep because a lot of the bred ones are reared to be quite fat and easy shooting on estates etc... |
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02-04-2014, 01:32 PM |
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Thread: Pheasant loose on Sunderland Road???
Post: RE: Pheasant loose on Sunderland Road???
| To be fair, Cheeky, so would I! I meant it more in the sense of police/RSPCA etc.
I think there has been another thread mentioning pheasants (can't remember when) and people mentioning that they h... |
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02-04-2014, 12:35 PM |
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Thread: Pheasant loose on Sunderland Road???
Post: RE: Pheasant loose on Sunderland Road???
| I've seen wild pheasants in Norwood Country Park so maybe a day tripper from there. If it's healthy and able to fly (which it looks as though it is) no reason for anybody to be remotely interested! |
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02-04-2014, 10:43 AM |
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Thread: Building an extension on 64 siddons rd
Post: RE: Building an extension on 64 siddons rd
| Just looked at the plans and I can't see that it will have any (or any significant) effect on light - it's an "in-fill" extension of the side return of the house as I understand it - so the extension ... |
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01-04-2014, 02:21 PM |
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Thread: Capitol shows films for first time in 40 years
Post: RE: Capitol shows films for first time in 40 years
| I know Michael, I was being slightly facetious re the Capitol! I think a cinema at Bell Green would have been a great idea but I suspect that ship has sailed as I can't quite see where it would go now... |
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21-03-2014, 09:08 AM |
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Thread: Capitol shows films for first time in 40 years
Post: RE: Capitol shows films for first time in 40 years
| I think Wetherspoons may have one or two things to say about that Michael...
But in broad terms, I agree - would be great to have a cinema in walking distance. Are there any other local, unused ve... |
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20-03-2014, 04:38 PM |
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Thread: 23 Club 23-Mile Bike Ride from SE23 on 23rd
Post: RE: 23 Club 23-Mile Bike Ride from SE23 on 23rd
| Gutted! I'm away his weekend but would definitely be interested if future rides are planned... |
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20-03-2014, 01:00 PM |
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Thread: Perry Vale Closure 14/3/14
Post: RE: Perry Vale closed
| I've always thpought that corner was an accident waiting to happen. When they made the "improvements", they built out the pavement on the corner before the pub, presumably in an attempt to slow traff... |
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18-03-2014, 11:50 AM |
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Thread: Condition of German Church footbridge
Post: RE: Condition of German Church footbridge
| The cycle "ramp" on the bridge is worse than useless. On the rare occasions that I do cycle that way I just carry my bike up and over but that's when I have my light road bike - there is no way inthe... |
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12-03-2014, 02:38 PM |
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Thread: A plan to save the Honor Oak pub?
Post: RE: A plan to save the Honor Oak pub?
| Davidl - it has been listed as a community asset so its status is protected in that respect - see post 65 above (on page 4 I think).
Don't know about the rest though |
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27-02-2014, 01:30 PM |
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Thread: Anyone been for a stroll along the River Pool lately?
Post: RE: Anyone been for a stroll along the River Pool ...
| Agreed re the bridge Perryman - a circular ramp at the German bridge would be ideal. As for the blackberries - I've been brambling along the Ravenbourne/Pool for the last 10 years or so - not dead ye... |
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20-02-2014, 11:53 AM |
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Thread: Anyone been for a stroll along the River Pool lately?
Post: RE: Anyone been for a stroll along the River Pool ...
| It is indeed great for brambling and there are also some Warwick Plum trees growing down by the railway track on the stretch between Bell Green and Lower Sydenham (not the prettiest stretch of the rou... |
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19-02-2014, 11:31 AM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools
| might it not have been simpler for you to wait for your friend in the cafe if all the sofas were occupied?
If toys were strewn all over the main walkway, that's one thing, but the play area, in my ... |
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19-02-2014, 11:22 AM |
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Thread: Jordon (St. Davids) wins on BBC2!
Post: RE: Jordon (St. Davids) wins on BBC2!
| Didn't watch the show so can't make any comment on that but P1971 you really should review your posts and think carefully before you hit Post. There is no doubting that you are passionate about Fores... |
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10-02-2014, 11:39 AM |
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Thread: English Usage
Post: RE: Usage of English
| I started university in 1992 (in the UK) and 101 was in use to describe 1st year, 1 semester subjects, second semester was 102 - it wasn't so much basic or elementary - just the compulsory, core eleme... |
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06-02-2014, 04:04 PM |
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Thread: Plumber?
Post: Plumber?
| Hi there
Can anyone recommend a plumber for a fairly small job - fitting shower enclosure and reattaching a riser.
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05-02-2014, 08:03 PM |
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Thread: Have your say on proposed changes to school admissions
Post: RE: Have your say on proposed changes to school ad...
| Actually, I think the biggest problem is people playing the system - renting in any given street for 12 months, getting your child into the school and then promptly moving out. I'm not sure a fix to ... |
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03-02-2014, 05:28 PM |
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Thread: Crystal Palace Park Project: drop-in sessions this Satuday
Post: RE: Crystal Palace Park Project: drop-in sessions ...
| I have to admit that I'm rather excited by all this but I do think a trick is being missed in terms of housing - even if there is no housing on the develpment itself the council shoudl think about a s... |
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29-01-2014, 10:11 AM |
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Thread: Poor dog. Siddons Road.
Post: RE: Poor dog. Siddons Road.
| I also live on Siddons Road and I saw a woman and dog matching this description at around the time you're talking about on Friday - I was just getting out of my car near the top of Siddons Road. She'... |
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27-01-2014, 11:02 AM |
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Thread: New coffee shop in Forest Hill
Post: RE: New coffee shop in Forest Hill
| I suspect it may also be because we are all feeling the pinch a bit more with the cost of just about everything going up but salaries staying static - so in real terms, we're all feeling a bit worse o... |
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15-01-2014, 09:53 AM |
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Thread: New coffee shop in Forest Hill
Post: RE: New coffee shop in Forest Hill
| What new coffee shop in Perry Vale? |
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08-01-2014, 12:29 PM |
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Thread: How to give away an old sofa bed
Post: RE: How to give away an old sofa bed
| found the link - not sure they cover as far as SE23 though...
http://www.leeoasis.org.uk/ |
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17-12-2013, 10:50 AM |
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Thread: How to give away an old sofa bed
Post: RE: How to give away an old sofa bed
| I think there is also a local charity (possibly run through the council) to supply furniture and the like to refugees when they are housed. I'm afaid I can't be any less vague than that as I only hea... |
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17-12-2013, 10:47 AM |
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Thread: Co-op and Shell garage - closed
Post: RE: Co-op and Shell garage - closed
| Agreed - we popped in last night on the way home to buy a few bits and pieces and it's much more inviting than it used to be |
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09-12-2013, 01:29 PM |
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Thread: Kilmorie or Dalmain school
Post: RE: Kilmorie or Dalmain school
| It does - i think the Kilmorie Christmas fair is on 7 December |
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29-11-2013, 12:15 PM |
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Thread: Kilmorie or Dalmain school
Post: RE: Kilmorie or Dalmain school
| I think the catchment for Kilmorie is wider (as it's a bigger school) so you may have a much better chance of getting your son into Kilmorie than Dalmain, which might be the deciding factor in terms o... |
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29-11-2013, 12:05 PM |
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Thread: Orc work in Trilby Road
Post: RE: Orc work in Trilby Road
| a pity they wouldn't come and do the same for the dead cherry tree on Siddons Road outside my house (been dead for at least 2 years) we saw the offending neighbour's delightful dog ripping the bark o... |
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28-11-2013, 04:40 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...
| Rob - I suspect you may be right - the point I was making though was rather that idle speculation seems a bit pointless at this stage so let's just wait and see what turns up.
An operating business... |
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28-11-2013, 11:41 AM |
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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...
| Thank you! I do believe I'm blushing... |
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27-11-2013, 04:45 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...
| Why would it be a delivery hub for Pizza Express - does PE (or indeed any of the allegedly up market pizza chains) do delivery hubs? It used to be a sit down restaurant so there is clearly ample spac... |
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27-11-2013, 12:27 PM |
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Thread: Lolos Patisserie closed
Post: RE: Lolos Patisserie closed
| Oh Dear God, not a chicken shop! We're on Siddons too and have to admit, never really used Lolos more than once or twice - people seemed lovely but I just wasn't that impressed with their bread - no ... |
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04-11-2013, 11:18 AM |
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Thread: Loxton Rd
Post: RE: Loxton rd
| We live relatively nearby and while I don't really know the road itself, the area is generally a nice part of Forest Hill and improving every day - you're not really far from the action and if you cut... |
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30-10-2013, 03:34 PM |
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Thread: Pheasant in HOP!
Post: RE: Pheasant in HOP!
| I saw one in Norwood Country Park about a month ago. |
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25-10-2013, 05:10 PM |
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Thread: List of primary school catchment areas
Post: RE: List of primary school catchment areas
| And the only reason Kilmore was so big this year is because they bulged to a 4 form intake rather than 3 (I think). That said, I thought Fairlawn and Haseltine bulged too). Kilmorie, Haseltine and Fa... |
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11-10-2013, 10:12 AM |
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Thread: Water Problems
Post: RE: Water Problems
| The Wood Vale leak was certainly there yesterday when I cycled past at about 5:15pm, as was the Devonshire Road one that P1971 mentions |
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26-09-2013, 10:32 AM |
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Thread: Boardman team Mountain bike for sale
Post: Boardman team Mountain bike for sale
| Selling my mountain bike as it rarely gets used, and when it does it's on fairly gentle towpaths and the like - this bike deserves much more than that and wants to see some mud!
http://www.ebay.co.... |
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20-09-2013, 09:47 AM |
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Thread: Wanted - Baby gate
Post: RE: Wanted - Baby gate
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03-09-2013, 09:47 AM |
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Thread: Wanted - Baby gate
Post: RE: Wanted - Baby gate
| Don't have one for sale as we still need ours but these are pretty good for occasional use - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lindam-44372-Flexiguard/dp/B000UJB65Y |
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02-09-2013, 08:50 AM |
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Thread: Window cleaner recommendation
Post: RE: Window cleaner recommendation
| could you pm me details too please? |
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07-08-2013, 01:38 PM |
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Thread: Advertising hoarding outside Paddy Power - not a good advertisement
Post: RE: Not a good advertisement
| They may well be responsible for it historically but given the state it's in I suspect they ditched it some time ago and it's being operated by some fly by night individual. That said, JCD are genera... |
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