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  Thread: Who Do You Love in Lewisham?
Post: RE: Who do you love?

My short list of two would be: The Honor Oak: They have turned a community eyesore, into a family friendly venue, that offers far more than just a pie and a pint. The amount of work they have put i...
wayfarer SE23 Topics 59 54,286 05-02-2008, 11:33 AM
  Thread: Who Do You Love in Lewisham?
Post: RE: Who do you love?

Oooops, meant to sy athat the Honor Oak must be an inspiration to others.
wayfarer SE23 Topics 59 54,286 05-02-2008, 11:42 AM
  Thread: Who Do You Love in Lewisham?
Post: RE: Who do you love?

[quote=baggydave] Sorry just noticed a typo - for the YOHO 'inspirational' must have been typed instead of 'insipid' which no doubt was intended. Oh and the Querce, Librettos and Franklins come re...
wayfarer SE23 Topics 59 54,286 06-02-2008, 09:30 AM
  Thread: HOP - New baker/Patisserie?
Post: RE: HOP - New baker/Patisserie?

[quote=steveb] [quote=Ghis] They were all working in there when I walked pass at 7am. Looking good. :) [/quote] I popped in late on, and most of the bread was gone. Pastries were good. [/quote]...
wayfarer SE23 Topics 43 38,975 06-02-2008, 11:08 AM
  Thread: Who Do You Love in Lewisham?
Post: RE: Who do you love?

Thank you for the reminder, however I don't seem to be able to find a nominations list, am I missing something?
wayfarer SE23 Topics 59 54,286 14-02-2008, 05:03 PM
  Thread: Welcome to Honor Oak Park signs
Post: RE: NEW - Welcome to Honor Oak Park signs

Unless I am mistaken wasn't this an initiative driven by Ana (of Bar Equal & VisualEyes fame)? Ironic the that it is being implemented just as she is leaving.
wayfarer SE23 Topics 6 6,404 18-02-2008, 01:56 PM
  Thread: Welcome to Honor Oak Park signs
Post: RE: NEW - Welcome to Honor Oak Park signs

[quote=wayfarer] Unless I am mistaken wasn't this an initiative driven by Ana (of Bar Equal & VisualEyes fame)? Ironic the [b]fact [/b] [i](oops, missed this out first time round)[/i] that it is b...
wayfarer SE23 Topics 6 6,404 18-02-2008, 02:05 PM
  Thread: Linda Barker and Other Celeb Types in the Area
Post: RE: Linda Barker and other celeb types in the area

Was that Michael Troughton (Piers Fletcher Dervish, of Alan B'Stard fame) on the 7.20am from Honor Oak this morning? [img]http://www.aidansemmens.co.uk/features/img/mt3.jpg[/img] [url=http://www...
wayfarer SE23 Topics 47 81,456 12-03-2008, 09:35 AM
  Thread: New to SE23 (Honor Oak Park)
Post: RE: NEW TO SE23 (Honor Oak Park)

T and C, We stumbled across SE23 about 6 years ago, and have recently moved from Forest Hill to Honor Oak Park (having gone from rented accommodation to flat to house) and can't see ourselves leav...
wayfarer SE23 Topics 14 17,630 12-03-2008, 04:55 PM
  Thread: New to SE23 (Honor Oak Park)
Post: RE: NEW TO SE23 (Honor Oak Park)

[quote=T and C] If so is there anywhere else where one can get a DVD for those nights in? Or has the digital age finally taken over us.. we still only have the terrestrial channels and proud of it [...
wayfarer SE23 Topics 14 17,630 12-03-2008, 05:19 PM
  Thread: High kerbs near HOP
Post: RE: High kerbs near HOP

I spoke to the council about getting these kerbs dropped when we first moved in. I was advised that due to the cost (approx ?20,000) this is something they would not do - I have not pursued this furth...
wayfarer SE23 Topics 29 26,035 22-04-2008, 09:24 AM
  Thread: Location Location Location - Channel 4
Post: RE: Location Location programme this week

We were selling out flat through Robert Stanford at the time of filming, and they commented how Kirstie had sucessfully chomped her way through the half sweets. Nice that they got a bit of free pub...
wayfarer SE23 Topics 17 20,998 07-07-2008, 09:59 AM
  Thread: Honor Oak Park Rail Station
Post: RE: Honor Oak Park Rail Station

I feel sorry for the team that have to work near him. My wife was selling British Legion Poppies last year, and said that 40 minutes of his somewhat ropey Keith Richard's impression was enough to d...
wayfarer SE23 Topics 112 118,076 03-07-2009, 08:54 AM
  Thread: Broadband in SE23
Post: RE: Broadband in SE23

We're in Honor Oak, and are currently looking to change provider (from Tiscali to Orange). Irrespective of the various packages on offer, they have both said that the fastest speed our "line" can h...
wayfarer SE23 Topics 12 23,554 25-08-2009, 08:22 AM
  Thread: Broadband in SE23
Post: RE: Broadband in SE23

We're in Honor Oak, and are currently looking to change provider (from Tiscali to Orange). Irrespective of the various packages on offer, they have both said that the fastest speed our "line" can h...
wayfarer SE23 Topics 12 23,554 25-08-2009, 08:32 AM
  Thread: The Bill are Coming
Post: RE: The Bill are coming

Not interesting, it's brilliant!! Phil and Kirstie spotted in Shipman Road. The Bill's cameras coming to HOP rec. I had better smarten myself up, just in case Keira Knightley comes to town.:lov...
wayfarer SE23 Topics 5 5,772 10-09-2009, 09:27 AM
  Thread: The Bill are Coming
Post: RE: The Bill are coming

Not interesting, it's brilliant!! Phil and Kirstie spotted in Shipman Road. The Bill's cameras coming to HOP rec. I had better smarten myself up, just in case Keira Knightley comes to town.:lov...
wayfarer SE23 Topics 5 5,772 10-09-2009, 09:50 AM
  Thread: Who will use ELL and who will stick to London Bridge services?
Post: RE: Who will use ELL and who will stick to London ...

I work in Canary wharf, hence survey response is: Both Morning: via London Bridge reason: ELL stops at Canada Water (one stop before Canary Wharf), and it is already nigh on impossible for connect...
wayfarer SE23 Topics 12 14,702 26-10-2009, 04:56 PM
  Thread: Guardian Weekend - Let's move to Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Guardian Weekend - Let's move to Honor Oak Par...

Roadie, Thanks for posting this notice. Irrespective of the fact that other publications have previously highlighted Honor Oak Park, it is great to get another opportunity to promote our little co...
wayfarer SE23 Topics 10 15,480 23-12-2009, 11:59 AM
  Thread: Guardian Weekend - Let's move to Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Guardian Weekend - Let's move to Honor Oak Par...

Roadie, Thanks for posting this notice. Irrespective of the fact that other publications have previously highlighted Honor Oak Park, it is great to get another opportunity to promote our little co...
wayfarer SE23 Topics 10 15,480 23-12-2009, 12:29 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools

This is very useful to know, thank you. Do you know how long it is, and if they have "laned" swimming?
wayfarer SE23 Topics 2,074 2,040,778 11-08-2010, 08:54 AM
  Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: The Old Bank to become a Dominoes Pizza

I agree, I would much rather see a used site than an empty shell. That said, in an ideal world given its prominence I would have preferred a more "aesthetically" welcome to HOP but given the numbe...
wayfarer SE23 Topics 736 625,592 22-09-2011, 08:45 AM
  Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: The Old Bank to become a Domino's Pizza

Fantatstic news, congratualtions to all of you that worked so hard to represent the views of the rest of us.
wayfarer SE23 Topics 736 625,592 16-11-2011, 10:41 AM
  Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: The Old Bank to become a Domino's Pizza

Tersie, Thank you for this summary of exactly where we are, and an insight into what has been going on behind the scenes. I look forward to hearing about future developments, especially potenti...
wayfarer SE23 Topics 736 625,592 18-11-2011, 08:16 AM
  Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools

There's also Wavelengths in Deptford, which is possibly on of the closet now.
wayfarer SE23 Topics 2,074 2,040,778 18-11-2011, 08:19 AM
  Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: The Old Bank to become a Domino's Pizza

What about the evidence provided by Dominoes themselves: "Only about 30% are bought by customers visiting the unit who then wait for the product to be freshly prepared and baked. This is supported ...
wayfarer SE23 Topics 736 625,592 18-11-2011, 02:20 PM
  Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: The Old Bank to become a Domino's Pizza

Shame, I was hoping for a nail bar :laugh:
wayfarer SE23 Topics 736 625,592 22-11-2011, 03:15 PM
  Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: The Old Bank to become a Domino's Pizza?

to appeal on the grounds that the site is "still sitting empty" is an interesting one, as it doesn't tackle the vast majority of reasons given for rejecting the planning request in the first place.
wayfarer SE23 Topics 736 625,592 06-12-2011, 01:17 PM
  Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: The Old Bank to become a Domino's Pizza

Sadly, I have been unable to locate any meaningful customer numbers for Dominoes. But let's look at this 30% figure for a moment, and I appreciate that these are huge assumptions: 30% of custome...
wayfarer SE23 Topics 736 625,592 18-11-2011, 03:53 PM
  Thread: Car damaged by cyclist - Garthorne Road
Post: RE: Car damaged by cyclist - Garthorne Road

A few points here. For confirmation, I am a cyclist. Yes, the cyclist was in the wrong. No argument. No, the make of the car is not important. Yes, the barriers are obviously an entrance p...
wayfarer SE23 Topics 21 22,025 20-01-2012, 09:45 AM
  Thread: Car damaged by cyclist - Garthorne Road
Post: RE: Car damaged by cyclist - Garthorne Road

A Lexus!!!! No wonder he hit it :laugh: Great news that they're extending the car free zones.
wayfarer SE23 Topics 21 22,025 20-01-2012, 12:31 PM
  Thread: Car damaged by cyclist - Garthorne Road
Post: RE: Car damaged by cyclist - Garthorne Road

Nothing wrong with BMW owners, it's the people that own "Trek" bikes that I can't stand.:laugh:
wayfarer SE23 Topics 21 22,025 20-01-2012, 01:38 PM
  Thread: Planning: Nursery at Liphook Crescent
Post: RE: Planning Application: Nursery at Liphook Cresc...

As this is an open forum, and arguements from both sides are actively encouraged, I look forward to reading comments from those that felt this action was necessary.
wayfarer SE23 Topics 666 536,993 23-01-2012, 09:59 AM
  Thread: Planning: Nursery at Liphook Crescent
Post: RE: Planning Application: Nursery at Liphook Cresc...

MrsR, I don't believe that there is a whiff of lynch mob about the residents association at all, and that is one of the core issues here - there don't appear to be enough supporters of this action ...
wayfarer SE23 Topics 666 536,993 25-01-2012, 02:07 PM
  Thread: Planning: Nursery at Liphook Crescent
Post: RE: Planning Application: Nursery at Liphook Cresc...

If an extraordinary general meeting is called, and the terms of the covernant are upheld (and in essence it should be) resulting in the nursery closing. May I suggest that a second EGM follows quickly...
wayfarer SE23 Topics 666 536,993 26-01-2012, 10:26 AM
  Thread: Car damaged by cyclist - Garthorne Road
Post: RE: Car damaged by cyclist - Garthorne Road

Joffe, A little dramatic, don't you think? Cars are parked like this every day, I doubt very much that they are all doing so because a life is in danger. It is therefore pretty safe to say, that t...
wayfarer SE23 Topics 21 22,025 20-01-2012, 11:43 AM
  Thread: Planning: Nursery at Liphook Crescent
Post: RE: Planning Application: Nursery at Liphook Cresc...

Agred, you can't have it both ways
wayfarer SE23 Topics 666 536,993 26-01-2012, 12:02 PM
  Thread: Planning: Nursery at Liphook Crescent
Post: RE: Planning Application: Nursery at Liphook Cresc...

To be fair, with the exception of the directory that appears to be an old link (document appears to relate back to 2005). The site looks preety good, and provides some good information. SE23.com co...
wayfarer SE23 Topics 666 536,993 26-01-2012, 06:01 PM
  Thread: Planning: Nursery at Liphook Crescent
Post: RE: Planning Application: Nursery at Liphook Cresc...

Straightalking, its great to hear from someone who is at the heart of this and for you to give your perspective. Some interesting points have come out of posting over the last few days, 1. The ...
wayfarer SE23 Topics 666 536,993 27-01-2012, 12:28 PM
  Thread: Planning: Nursery at Liphook Crescent
Post: RE: Planning Application: Nursery at Liphook Cresc...

"We wanted to support the application, but were advised that the fact that we had a grandchild who might wish to attend, would mean that our support could be ignored." Sorry, that's bonkers - that'...
wayfarer SE23 Topics 666 536,993 27-01-2012, 02:15 PM
  Thread: Planning: Nursery at Liphook Crescent
Post: RE: Planning Application: Nursery at Liphook Cresc...

I was refering to the advice you were given rather than you personally. Apologies for any mis-understanding
wayfarer SE23 Topics 666 536,993 27-01-2012, 02:58 PM
  Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Planning Application: IndoBangla / Honor Oak T...

Cheeky, I have to agree with you. The only businesses I use on a regular(ish) basis Hopscotch, Jumping bean and Forest Hill kebabs In our time in HOP I have tried all the businesses (with the ex...
wayfarer SE23 Topics 349 322,600 30-01-2012, 01:43 PM
  Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Planning Application: IndoBangla / Honor Oak T...

152047 - what does "East Dulwich style gentrification" mean? If it refers to the types of businesses and atmosphere represented Lordship lane, then I'm all for it. I'd rather that than a parade ...
wayfarer SE23 Topics 349 322,600 30-01-2012, 02:59 PM
  Thread: New Sainsburys, 55-59 Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Planning Application: IndoBangla / Honor Oak T...

Have also just emailed my support to the planning office. Have to confess that I wasn't going to until I saw the image of the poster that had been put up on the proposed site. I believe that the...
wayfarer SE23 Topics 349 322,600 13-02-2012, 05:00 PM
  Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: The Old Bank to become a Domino's Pizza?

Thanks for this update Michael, looking forward to hearing if any of the parties that previously expressed an interest come back.
wayfarer SE23 Topics 736 625,592 15-02-2012, 11:34 AM
  Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: The Old Bank to become a Domino's Pizza?

mcree, I suspect that at some piont the vast majority of forum members were customers of the Old bank. I stopped being a customer having consistently received poor service. The reality, as has ...
wayfarer SE23 Topics 736 625,592 15-02-2012, 02:40 PM
  Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: The Old Bank to become a Domino's Pizza?

Good spot, let the guessing games begin.
wayfarer SE23 Topics 736 625,592 24-02-2012, 12:27 PM
  Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: The Old Bank to become a Domino's Pizza?

That would be great, will they sell pizza?
wayfarer SE23 Topics 736 625,592 24-02-2012, 12:46 PM
  Thread: Library at the Horniman Museum
Post: RE: Library at the Horniman Museum

A phone call to the Horniman Museum, may provide you with all the information you require.
wayfarer SE23 Topics 11 12,010 21-03-2012, 08:47 AM
  Thread: Library at the Horniman Museum
Post: RE: Library at the Horniman Museum

Not chippy, just practical suggestions that more efficient ways of securing accurate information are available. Similarly, Orange comments on the beauty of the library. The atmosphere within a libr...
wayfarer SE23 Topics 11 12,010 21-03-2012, 12:14 PM
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