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  Thread: Shops, pubs, restaurants, etc
Post: RE: Shops, restaurants, pubs etc

I love it when something good happens to the area (on this occasion a £600k investment) and people can do nothing but moan about it, seriously, I love it :thumbup:
Cheeky Wider Topics 301 213,695 27-06-2014, 09:28 AM
  Thread: Stanstead Road / Brockley Rise junction lights.
Post: RE: Stanstead Road / Brockley Rise junction lights...

Don't give up Baboonery, where would all the great people of history have got to if they'd just given up?
Cheeky SE23 Topics 39 40,552 25-06-2014, 03:04 PM
  Thread: Stanstead Road / Brockley Rise junction lights.
Post: RE: Stanstead Road / Brockley Rise junction lights...

Cranston isn't the issue, Cranston Road traffic now has complete priority (apart from if they want to turn right) when the lights go green, only when there is no traffic left coming that way can cars ...
Cheeky SE23 Topics 39 40,552 25-06-2014, 01:06 PM
  Thread: The Capitol to close
Post: RE: Capitol to close

Thanks Theotherbrian, every Monday? You Movie Hound. Yeah, we always park down a road nearby whenever we go.
Cheeky SE23 Topics 238 244,142 25-06-2014, 09:09 AM
  Thread: HOP Sainsburys delivery trucks parking
Post: RE: HOP Sainsburys delivery trucks parking

There's no end of trucks, scaffolding lorries, vans, and other vehicles parked all the way down that road every single morning with workmen getting their breakfast at the great little greasy spoon. No...
Cheeky SE23 Topics 18 17,094 25-06-2014, 08:51 AM
  Thread: The Capitol to close
Post: RE: Capitol will revert to a cinema.

The Clapham Picture House has no parking, neither does the Greenwich Picture House. Brixton Ritzy?
Cheeky SE23 Topics 238 244,142 24-06-2014, 10:23 AM
  Thread: Hangover cure
Post: RE: Hangover cure

super pizza in HOP (buy one get one free)
Cheeky SE23 Topics 3 4,568 20-06-2014, 10:59 AM
  Thread: Shops, pubs, restaurants, etc
Post: RE: A plan to save the Honor Oak pub?

Ah ok, I go back about 5 years, always seemed a bit echoey and sterile, hope these guys do a good job on the refit. I see also that it says they are an owner managed pub, does that mean Punch Taverns...
Cheeky Wider Topics 301 213,695 18-06-2014, 11:32 AM
  Thread: Shops, pubs, restaurants, etc
Post: RE: A plan to save the Honor Oak pub?

when was that then?
Cheeky Wider Topics 301 213,695 18-06-2014, 10:50 AM
  Thread: Shops, pubs, restaurants, etc
Post: RE: A plan to save the Honor Oak pub?

I think I may not have been around in 'its early days', can someone tell me when this actually was? The Honor Oak was never brilliant going back as far as I remember
Cheeky Wider Topics 301 213,695 18-06-2014, 10:21 AM
  Thread: Face lift of block before Forest Hill Pools
Post: Face lift of block before Forest Hill Pools

I'm not sure if anyone's mentioned this before on here (I can't quite believe it hasn't been mentioned?) but since their face lift, the flats next to the Pools look so much better, really improves the...
Cheeky SE23 Topics 3 7,599 18-06-2014, 09:01 AM
  Thread: HOP Sainsburys delivery trucks parking
Post: RE: HOP Sainsburys delivery trucks parking

I've never known staff anywhere to be as friendly and helpful as they are in that Sainsbury's, and i'm not joking. ...nor have I seen one as busy
Cheeky SE23 Topics 18 17,094 16-06-2014, 09:31 AM
  Thread: Renovations in Honor Oak
Post: Renovations in Honor Oak

I wonder if they're going to give those houses opposite as you come out of HOP station a lick of paint? I think it would make a whole lot of difference.
Cheeky SE23 Topics 14 12,431 21-05-2014, 12:57 PM
  Thread: Flight Path
Post: RE: Flight Path

I think you'll probably find West London (Richmond) has it quite a bit worse than we do
Cheeky Wider Topics 19 16,296 21-05-2014, 12:54 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Hotel aka Wenlock House
Post: RE: Forest Hill Hotel aka Wenlock House

Yeah, not really getting my point Cranston. ....I agree with your initial description of the place it once was however
Cheeky SE23 Topics 9 11,698 19-05-2014, 10:13 AM
  Thread: Forest Hill Hotel aka Wenlock House
Post: RE: Forest Hill Hotel aka Wenlock House

I see your point Michael, however, the previous owner was old school, did nothing to attract the changing demographic of the area and used the back yard for nothing more than a place for his dogs to d...
Cheeky SE23 Topics 9 11,698 19-05-2014, 09:31 AM
  Thread: Forest Hill Hotel aka Wenlock House
Post: RE: Forest Hill Hotel aka Wenlock House

It's a shame I think, I know the Forest Hill Hotel was out of the way a bit but I thought it had the most potential as a destination pub in the area, nice quiet street, potential for a lovely beer gar...
Cheeky SE23 Topics 9 11,698 19-05-2014, 08:37 AM
  Thread: World Cup Pubs
Post: RE: World Cup Pubs

Up Honor Oak way there's a few places. I'm not 100% sure about all world cup games but Donde and HOP Scotch I know play the football regularly, not sure about late licences though. The General Napier...
Cheeky SE23 Topics 17 15,674 14-05-2014, 01:07 PM
  Thread: Cycling to Work
Post: RE: Cycling to Work

Best advice I can give once you've got up to speed with the basics of riding a bike on the roads is to be constantly aware of your surroundings, try and anticipate everybody elses next move. Whether ...
Cheeky Wider Topics 38 27,084 04-04-2014, 09:28 AM
  Thread: Pheasant loose on Sunderland Road???
Post: RE: Pheasant loose on Sunderland Road???

i'd be interested if I saw a pheasant walking up my street
Cheeky SE23 Topics 28 26,328 02-04-2014, 12:07 PM
  Thread: Constant DIY (rant!)
Post: RE: Constant DIY (rant!)

ha ha, an unusually refreshing honest original post, made me smile
Cheeky Wider Topics 28 21,659 31-03-2014, 08:51 AM
  Thread: Pedestrian crossings: London Road junction - railing removal
Post: RE: Pedestrian crossings: London Road junction - r...

Off topic slightly, but responding to a comment of Perryman's: "one of Boris' playthings and his aim is to keep the traffic flowing as priority No 1" I really believe, and have done for a long whil...
Cheeky SE23 Topics 103 91,449 04-03-2014, 11:38 AM
  Thread: Lifts at Honor Oak Park station
Post: Lifts at Honor Oak Park station

Looks like it's full steam ahead getting the lifts installed at the station, been a long time coming but we're getting there. Will be a huge relief to all those mums I see/help trying to get up those ...
Cheeky SE23 Topics 53 48,272 26-02-2014, 08:11 AM
  Thread: Shops, pubs, restaurants, etc
Post: RE: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)

Michael, if it's open, I'll buy you two!!! Great that Sodo Pizza is open, and fantastic they chose Honor Oak. I drove past it last night and it's so nice to see that unit in full swing, windows so ...
Cheeky Wider Topics 301 213,695 14-02-2014, 08:36 AM
  Thread: Shops, pubs, restaurants, etc
Post: RE: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)

You really think it will re-open in March what with all the talk of Punch Tavern debt??? Hmmmmm
Cheeky Wider Topics 301 213,695 13-02-2014, 04:52 PM
  Thread: Jordon (St. Davids) wins on BBC2!
Post: RE: Jordon (St. Davids) wins on BBC2!

Sarah deserved to win, all the way through the show she outperformed all the other contestants in style, design and creativeness in my opinion. Well done Sarah, and well done Jordan who also is a fan...
Cheeky SE23 Topics 16 15,038 10-02-2014, 09:20 AM
  Thread: 52 Honor Oak Park (ex Honor Oak Gallery)
Post: RE: 52 Honor Oak Park (was Honor Oak Gallery)

I hear this term 'community hub' quite a bit, can anyone actually tell me what it means? Is it where people go to hang out and talk to people they don't know? If that place was closed down due...
Cheeky SE23 Topics 21 24,118 23-01-2014, 05:14 PM
  Thread: Dartmouth Road attitudes & behaviours
Post: RE: Dartmouth Road - Attitudes & behaviours stink!

because stepping out in front of a car as if you own the road, causing cars to actually slow down to a stop and then giving them the finger isn't anti social? Riiiiiiiiight, some would actually ca...
Cheeky SE23 Topics 50 39,725 16-12-2013, 04:31 PM
  Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: Planning: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (was The Old Ba...

Definitely makes all the campaigning against Domino's worth while, well done everybody, this is so great for Honor Oak Park
Cheeky SE23 Topics 736 623,299 11-12-2013, 10:15 AM
  Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: Planning: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (was The Old Ba...

Where did you hear that benomesnines? I do hope from a reliable source
Cheeky SE23 Topics 736 623,299 28-11-2013, 12:43 PM
  Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: Planning: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)

The fact that they're keeping it confidential doesn't bode well if you ask me
Cheeky SE23 Topics 736 623,299 21-11-2013, 01:08 PM
  Thread: 63 Honor Oak Park (ex White Wood Shop)
Post: RE: 63 Honor Oak Park (ex White Wood Shop)

Robert has in the past kept people up to date and has been very open about his plans Kemamira He's been in HOP longer than the majority of people who use this forum no doubt so good luck to him and...
Cheeky SE23 Topics 133 153,328 06-11-2013, 01:23 PM
  Thread: Traffic Lights outside Co-Op, Forest Hill
Post: RE: Traffic lights Dartmouth Road/London Road

Shame nothing is being done to deal with the traffic that builds up on Honor Oak Park and the pollution it spews out, just check the white flats at the end that have been converted from shops, we're b...
Cheeky SE23 Topics 38 30,479 06-11-2013, 09:35 AM
  Thread: Film crew arrived in Forest Hill?
Post: RE: Film crew arrived in Forest Hill?

funny
Cheeky SE23 Topics 12 14,736 06-11-2013, 09:11 AM
  Thread: Traffic Lights outside Co-Op, Forest Hill
Post: RE: Traffic lights Dartmouth Road/London Road

Not just your imagination, I've noticed it a couple of times, most recently Sunday midday when it was backlogged round to Topps Tiles, hopefully your mail will get it sorted, good work.
Cheeky SE23 Topics 38 30,479 29-10-2013, 02:47 PM
  Thread: Old Bank should be a quality gastro pub
Post: RE: Old Bank should be a quality gastro pub

I'm sure it was very impressive They still left it in a right state
Cheeky SE23 Topics 20 21,086 10-10-2013, 10:33 AM
  Thread: Old Bank should be a quality gastro pub
Post: RE: Old Bank should be a quality gastro pub

Anyone had a gander through the window? Those Ginger's left the place in a right state.
Cheeky SE23 Topics 20 21,086 10-10-2013, 09:45 AM
  Thread: A plan to save the Honor Oak pub?
Post: RE: A plan to save the Honor Oak pub?

I agree with BCM's views on pubs in the current climate. Times change, demographics change, styles change, taxes change, prices change, needs & wants change, the way people live their lives have chang...
Cheeky SE23 Topics 108 112,089 10-10-2013, 09:31 AM
  Thread: Tesco Garage in Forest Hill and price of petrol
Post: RE: Tesco Garage in Forest Hill and price of petro...

Cheapest Garage i've found is the Esso/Tesco Express Garage on Blackheath heading towards the Blackwall Tunnel. Petrol for some reason is cheaper around these parts than pretty much any where in En...
Cheeky SE23 Topics 7 8,294 01-10-2013, 03:59 PM
  Thread: Old Bank should be a quality gastro pub
Post: RE: Old Bank should be a quality gastro pub

Quite funny, they actually have 2 photos up on the Willmott website, one of The Old Bank, the other of Sainsbury's, so I would say you're probably right daveherne
Cheeky SE23 Topics 20 21,086 27-09-2013, 03:24 PM
  Thread: Who pays to save pubs and shops?
Post: RE: Ex Honor Oak Pub

I have always believed that if you're someone with a bit of common sense, a bit of style know how, a bit of money and not afraid of a bit of hard work then you could turn a place around and make it a ...
Cheeky Wider Topics 15 12,820 27-09-2013, 11:38 AM
  Thread: Old Bank should be a quality gastro pub
Post: RE: Old Bank should be a quality gastro pub

I noticed the big Willmott sign put up again today (always Willmott's :blush:)
Cheeky SE23 Topics 20 21,086 27-09-2013, 11:16 AM
  Thread: Who pays to save pubs and shops?
Post: RE: Ex Honor Oak Pub

Tim Lund, what do you mean by 'undermining the profitability of professionally run pubs'? I understand what you mean about 'have-a-go-publicans' and losing their life savings as. I would love to be ...
Cheeky Wider Topics 15 12,820 27-09-2013, 10:58 AM
  Thread: Workers in Tapatiserie
Post: RE: Workers in Tapatiserie

Just to say I went in to Donde yesterday to have a drink and some Tapas The whole place is much improved, better atmosphere and the food we had was of a great standard
Cheeky SE23 Topics 23 21,889 26-09-2013, 01:28 PM
  Thread: Very sad farewell to the Honor Oak Gallery
Post: RE: Very sad farewell to the Honor Oak Gallery

Very strange, maybe my face did not fit
Cheeky SE23 Topics 18 18,304 17-09-2013, 11:30 AM
  Thread: Very sad farewell to the Honor Oak Gallery
Post: RE: Very sad farewell to the Honor Oak Gallery

I'm an art lover, like looking around galleries, and have a few original paintings and prints on my walls at home. I went in this gallery twice, once to have a look around and was not given a warm we...
Cheeky SE23 Topics 18 18,304 17-09-2013, 09:58 AM
  Thread: Anyone peeked into the new HOP Sainsburys?
Post: RE: Anyone peeked into the new HOP Sainsburys?

Having gone in yesterday and seeing the queues for the 5 open tills 40 people deep, there is no denying that this type of place is what local residents have been in need of for a long time, I've never...
Cheeky SE23 Topics 43 33,997 13-09-2013, 01:39 PM
  Thread: Workers in Tapatiserie
Post: RE: Workers in Tapatiserie

Looks like a definite improvement, well done, it needed a change, I hadn't been in for a long time and didn't intend to go back but will give it another go now for sure. [size=xx-small]Not sure it ...
Cheeky SE23 Topics 23 21,889 12-09-2013, 10:53 AM
  Thread: Reginald Bray
Post: RE: Reginald Bray

What a funny man. Quite a character :)
Cheeky SE23 Topics 6 7,589 12-09-2013, 10:47 AM
  Thread: Workers in Tapatiserie
Post: Workers in Tapatiserie

Looks like it's changing again, fingers crossed whatever it is becoming has a nice feel, looks promising at the mo Anyone know what it is going to be? I think it's called 'Donde'
Cheeky SE23 Topics 23 21,889 03-09-2013, 10:52 AM
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