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Thread: Burglary - sunday night / monday morning (13th jan)
Post: RE: Burglary - sunday night / monday morning (13th...
| [quote]..automatically locks when you put the handle up.. [/quote]
I don't think so!
Putting the handle up [b]only[/b] engages the locking tabs it doesn't lock the door. You[b] must[/b] turn t... |
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15-01-2014, 09:08 AM |
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Thread: crutches for free
Post: RE: crutches for free
| You could always try the Red Cross. They loan out things to people who need them. I'm sure they have a way of cleaning them first. |
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18-12-2013, 06:26 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...
| [quote]Shops (some mentioned already):
General DIY store (like Sydenham DIY)
Beauty parlour (like Neroli) - they always have nice interiors and stay open later so add to evening offering.
Picture... |
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18-12-2013, 06:21 PM |
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Thread: Dartmouth Road attitudes & behaviours
Post: RE: Dartmouth Road - Attitudes & behaviours stink!
| Why do so many people on here insist on calling it [b]ST DAVIDS ROAD[/b].
ITS [b]DAVIDS ROAD[/b] and always has been.
[url]http://tinyurl.com/pyqzygt[/url] |
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18-12-2013, 09:09 AM |
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Thread: Disturbing Music near Forest H station today
Post: RE: Disturbing Music near Forest H station today
| This is the version I'm more familiar with :rofl:
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_D-kBCmUew[/youtube] |
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26-11-2013, 09:31 AM |
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Thread: Barclays Bank refurb
Post: RE: Barclays Bank refurb
| Nice to see that Barclays have stuck with their promise to keep this branch open. I was part of the campaign some years ago to keep it open as it was the only Bank available in the area. The fact that... |
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26-11-2013, 09:24 AM |
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Thread: if you're a Forest Hill/Honor Oak home-owner..
Post: RE: if you're a Forest Hill/Honor Oak home-owner..
| We sold our flat in FH some years ago to someone who didn't exactly drop a letter through the door but contacted us via someone else. We got a quick sale with no agents fees.
Here in Norwich we often... |
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30-08-2013, 08:17 AM |
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Thread: ADT security consultants cold calling
Post: RE: Bogus 'security' consultants cold calling?
| I have made a 'No Cold Callers' sign and put it up next to my doorbell. It doesn't stop all of them but seems to work most of the time.
Printed out A5 and laminated it lasts for about a year before... |
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13-08-2013, 08:27 AM |
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Thread: MOT Test Centres
Post: RE: MOT Test Centres
| When I lived in FH I always went to the place in Waldram Place behind the station for repairs,servicing and MOTs. Always found them fair and accommodating. |
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13-08-2013, 08:18 AM |
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Thread: Lamppost misplacement
Post: RE: Lamppost misplacement
| If as you say the lamp is shining intrusively into your rooms, the obvious option is for the council to install shields to prevent this.
Have a read of this
http://www.britastro.org/dark-skies/i... |
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09-08-2013, 08:10 AM |
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Thread: Water Problems
Post: RE: Water Problems
| [quote](For those not in the know SAP is eye-wateringly expensive and complex software that I have reason to believe is very capable - however one needs to spend at least as much on the setup as the p... |
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17-07-2013, 05:25 PM |
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Thread: Motorcycle nuisance on rise in SE23
Post: RE: Motorcycle nuisance on rise in SE23
| A handful of tacks might be a better solution :thumbsup: |
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12-07-2013, 11:04 AM |
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Thread: To Tip Or Not To Tip
Post: RE: To Tip Or Not To Tip
| A friend of mine was thinking about doing this job. He was told it was a 39 hour week of 3 x 13 hour shifts. This was in the London area.
Speaking to my delivery driver recently, who had delivered ... |
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14-05-2013, 08:04 AM |
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Thread: Lucy the Cat on Taymount Rise
Post: RE: Lucy the Cat on Taymount Rise
| Although I don't live in London anymore I remember Lucy from when I lived in Taymount Rise. She was a very friendly cat and would always come for a stroke as we went by. You must be devastated at her ... |
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08-04-2013, 08:14 AM |
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Thread: Shopping bag security searches
Post: RE: Shopping bag security searches
| We were stopped at Sainsbury's in Sydenham a while ago, after we had paid for our shopping, because in the Security man's words[b] "You haven't got your shopping in bags"[/b]. We always just put our s... |
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14-03-2013, 08:55 AM |
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Thread: English Usage
Post: RE: Usage of English
| 'So' seems to be used a lot especially by younger people at the end of sentences now. It appears to me that they have often lost the thread of what they are saying, so... |
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11-03-2013, 08:56 AM |
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Thread: Antisocial Behaviour in Codrington Hill and Brockley Rise
Post: RE: Antisocial Behaviour in Codrington Hill and Br...
| [b]mgmonkey[/b]
Its a bit antisocial giving out ideas like that. The youngsters don't need encouragement to carry out dangerous practises.
Perhaps this might present a sobering thought
http:/... |
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02-11-2012, 06:29 PM |
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Thread: Planning: 2-4 London Road FH (Launderette)
Post: RE: Launderette closing
| The Launderette has to my knowledge been in this location for well over 40 years and so must be one of the oldest businesses in the town centre.
I moved to Forest Hill in 1968 and was a regular use... |
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01-10-2012, 09:08 AM |
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Thread: 4 White British Medium hair kittens for Sale
Post: RE: 4 White British Medium hair kittens for Sale
| RSPCA charged us £45 for our cat. |
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25-07-2012, 05:21 PM |
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Thread: Torch route disruption
Post: RE: Torch route disruption
| Is this of any use?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-17358291 |
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02-07-2012, 06:40 PM |
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Thread: Forest Croft
Post: RE: Forest Croft
| Roz
Just an after thought, but it wasn't Taymount Grange where your friend lived was it? They are well known for levying large additional sums for repair works. |
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11-06-2012, 08:58 AM |
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Thread: Forest Croft
Post: RE: Forest Croft
| Roz
I don't know where your friend got £15k from.
I lived in Forest Croft until 6 years ago and the only lump sum we were asked to pay was just before I left and was about £3k for external decor... |
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11-06-2012, 08:41 AM |
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Thread: I dispair for London
Post: RE: I dispair for London
| Its not just in London I'm afraid. We were sitting inside a drive in McDonalds (I Know!!) here in Norwich overlooking the car park and observed a young woman get out of her car and put her pile of ru... |
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11-05-2012, 06:14 PM |
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Thread: need to get a new TV- advice sought!
Post: RE: need to get a new TV- advice sought!
| Bought my Finlux from my local Euronics dealer. Mercury was the local FH dealer but now unfortunately closed. Worth hunting one down as customer service is excellent.
Finlux is their own brand but de... |
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15-03-2012, 12:45 PM |
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Thread: Historic filming in Forest Hill
Post: RE: Historic filming in Forest Hill
| The Tennis/Swimming/Social club was about half way down Perry Vale if I remember rightly but can't now remember the exact location. |
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26-01-2012, 06:44 PM |
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Thread: clear candle 6v 2.4w christmas light bulb
Post: RE: clear candle 6v 2.4w christmas light bulb
| Online
http://www.bltdirect.com/products.php?cat=66&nm=Incadescent+Light+Bulbs&filter=365 |
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20-12-2011, 05:47 PM |
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Thread: Crime Prevention
Post: RE: Crime Prevention
| [quote]Does the sheep drive a Wolseley?[/quote]
Used to many years ago. Had a Wolseley Hornet - sort of posh Mini. |
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30-11-2011, 06:57 PM |
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Thread: Crime Prevention
Post: RE: Crime Prevention
| [quote]..but where exactly is the pocket in a sheep's coat?[/quote]
Now that [b]would[/b] be telling! ? |
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30-11-2011, 01:20 PM |
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Thread: Setting off fireworks late at night
Post: RE: Setting off fireworks late at night
| Isn't it now illegal to set them off after 11pm?
Somewhat difficult to enforce though. |
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29-11-2011, 12:58 PM |
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Thread: Our local supermarket: a cautionary tale
Post: RE: Our local supermarket: a cautionary tale
| [quote]The fridges packed up.[/quote]
What [b]ALL[/b] of them? I though each unit was independent. Perhaps this thread has had some effect and things are being done. |
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29-11-2011, 12:55 PM |
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Thread: Crime Prevention
Post: Crime Prevention
| [i][Moved from SE23 Topics > Car Theft - Netherby Road][/i]
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Beats me [b]WHY[/b] people insist on leaving car keys on hall tables within reach.
My car keys are always in ... |
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29-11-2011, 12:51 PM |
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Thread: Cyclists
Post: RE: Cyclists
| [quote]How do you clip a quote to show who you are answering? Thanks[/quote]
Like this you mean?
Click on the Help at the top right and look at the mycode section. Its quite easy you just have t... |
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16-11-2011, 09:26 AM |
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Thread: Our local supermarket: a cautionary tale
Post: RE: Our local supermarket: a cautionary tale
| [quote]Have just sent a link to this thread to Sainsburys.[/quote]
Probably worth doing but from my experience, it won't do a lot of good.
I once bought some cartons of spread which were only p... |
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13-11-2011, 02:53 PM |
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Thread: Our local supermarket: a cautionary tale
Post: RE: Our local supermarket: a cautionary tale
| Roz
Its not so much the bacteria as the toxins they produce that can make you ill. Trading Standards should know better than to tell you to eat 'Stinky' chicken. Cooking will indeed cope with the n... |
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13-11-2011, 09:21 AM |
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Thread: Our local supermarket: a cautionary tale
Post: RE: Our local supermarket: a cautionary tale
| When I lived in FH and shopped at Sainsburys (and Savacentre) I was always very worried about their storage conditions. I frequently had cartons of milk go off within a short time despite the dates on... |
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12-11-2011, 10:20 AM |
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Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: The Old Bank to become a Domino's Pizza
| Going by this review I really can't see why anyone would want to buy Pizzas from Dominos. Their prices are well over the top. You can buy 2 or 3 perfectly good frozen Pizzas from Sainsburys or Tesco ... |
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18-10-2011, 08:25 AM |
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Thread: Postal problems
Post: RE: Postal problems
| When I lived in FH I had lots of problems with other peoples post being delivered to me. I printed a batch of labels in bright red on my computer which said something like.
[color=#FF0000]This It... |
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20-09-2011, 04:20 PM |
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Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: Disaster The Old Bank to become a Dominoes piz...
| [quote]Many people including a lot who dont read this forum will be disgusted that such a [b]nice old bank building [/b]will be taken over by Dominos[/quote]
Pity there wasn't such an outpouring ... |
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16-09-2011, 11:27 AM |
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Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: Disaster The Old Bank to become a Dominoes piz...
| [quote]but this could change as they(Dominos) were actively seeking a unit in SE23.[/quote]
I seem to remember that they had one on Forest Hill a few years ago (opposite Boots?). They obviously co... |
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15-09-2011, 08:26 AM |
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Thread: Occupational Pensions
Post: RE: Occupational Pensions
| You normally have a choice whether to transfer or defer.
You often lose out if you transfer. You will often only get a percentage of your entitlement as you usually have to make up the employers p... |
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24-08-2011, 05:30 PM |
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Thread: Semi-wild cat around Brockley View
Post: RE: Semi-wild cat around Brockley View
| You could take him to the Vet/RSPCA and see if he's chipped. If so they will hopefully be able to trace the owner. |
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13-08-2011, 12:25 PM |
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Thread: Riots in London
Post: RE: Riots in London
| Teaching assistant is what I heard on the News |
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10-08-2011, 04:38 PM |
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Thread: Homeless lady in Horniman Triangle
Post: RE: Homeless lady in Horniman Triangle
| [b]brian[/b]
[quote]Charles , is it me or are your postings difficult to understand ?[/quote]
My thought too - just can't see where he's coming from in most of his postings. |
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19-06-2011, 04:30 PM |
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Thread: Granny spinners
Post: RE: Granny spinners
| Section 64 Highway Code
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You MUST NOT cycle on a pavement.
[Laws HA 1835 sect 72 & R(S)A 1984, sect 129] |
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06-06-2011, 04:55 PM |
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Thread: Granny spinners
Post: RE: Granny spinners
| A friend of ours was knocked down and suffered a broken ankle when hit by a cyclist on a canal path while walking her dog. Cyclist ended up in the water :thumbsup: |
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31-05-2011, 09:02 AM |
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Thread: Suzi Perry (Gadget show) races to Perry Vale!
Post: RE: Suzi Perry (Gadget show) races to Perry Vale!
| Once saw Suzi Perry doing Treasure Hunt at Dover Castle, and managed to get in the background of one of the shots. |
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17-05-2011, 04:21 PM |
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Thread: Early morning building work - Taymount Rise
Post: RE: Early morning building work - Taymount Rise
| [quote]Interesting that you aren't allowed to use a saw, drill or hammer on a sunday or bank holiday...can someone tell my wife.[/quote]
Unfortunately I think it only applies to commercial builders... |
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11-05-2011, 11:23 AM |
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Thread: Early morning building work - Taymount Rise
Post: RE: Early morning building work - Taymount Rise
| [u][b]The Control Of Pollution Act 1974[/b][/u]
gives the Council powers to control working hours. There is probably something on the Lewisham Councils website.
[b]Extract[/b]
[i]The Control of... |
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11-05-2011, 07:31 AM |
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Thread: Referendum on the Alternative Vote
Post: RE: Referendum on the Alternative Vote
| [quote]Turnout is predicted to be around 25%. I don't think that kind of a turnout gives the result any validity.[/quote]
Exactly!
Turnout in local elections is typically about 25 -35%, so any so ... |
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15-04-2011, 08:39 AM |
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Thread: Does Work Pay?
Post: RE: Does Work Pay?
| When we got married in 1972 there was the 'Married Allowance' and 'Child Tax Allowance' against your Income Tax and NO Family Allowance for the first child. None of the the modern allowances, Tax Cred... |
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