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		Thread: Burglaries in SE23 Post: RE: Burglaries in SE23 Sad to follow up on this note and report a burglary on Devonshire Road (FH end). My car was parked in its drive, and the burglars have taken my son's bike and all the cash in the car. Its frustrating ...	Swashbuckler	SE23 Topics	6	8,948	01-04-2018, 11:51 AM
		Thread: Pigeon sacrifice on A205 Post: Pigeon sacrifice on A205 Amazing sight this morning outside of coop on A205. Pigeon was downed in middle of the road by what I can only assume was a hawk or sparrowhawk. Serious amount of feathers, and the hawk then just land...	Swashbuckler	SE23 Topics	2	3,492	27-11-2016, 05:29 PM
		Thread: Devonshire Road - water leak Post: RE: Devonshire Road - water leak We have a cordoned off street and a digger smashing into Devonshire tonight at 10pm. I spoke to the Thames water folk yesterday, they couldn't start the work in the day due to a stray parked car and n...	Swashbuckler	SE23 Topics	3	6,156	22-09-2015, 09:51 PM
		Thread: Flooding in Honor Oak Rd Post: RE: Flooding Honor Oak Rd Walking my child to Fairlawn today, and I too was surprised by the sheer amount of water gushing along the road. I'm on Devonshire Road, and it looks like we have more water and drain work going on (F...	Swashbuckler	SE23 Topics	17	14,948	24-06-2015, 08:25 PM
		Thread: Burglary Devonshire Road Post: RE: Burglary Devonshire Road That's sad news FH or HOP end of Devonshire? There's been a few on the FH end over the last few years, had foolishly got the impression that this was a less frequent event but clearly need to be wa...	Swashbuckler	SE23 Topics	4	6,588	01-06-2015, 01:25 PM
		Thread: Fibre optic in Forest Hill Post: RE: Fibre optic in Forest Hill I have FTTP to the premises on Devonshire Road with BT. A right hassle to get installed, but now its here I will admit that its awesome http://www.foresthill.org.uk/warp-speed-and-beyond/	Swashbuckler	SE23 Topics	16	18,166	28-11-2014, 08:07 PM
		Thread: Fairlawn school rated Outstanding in all areas Post: RE: Fairlawn school rated Outstanding in all areas It is fantastic news, especially given the changes in leadership and staff over the years. As a year 4 parent that arrived in Forest Hill without an appreciation of primary schools, its been a real pr...	Swashbuckler	SE23 Topics	3	7,448	05-11-2014, 10:14 PM
		Thread: BT Infinity - Service Outage Post: RE: BT Infinity - Service Outage It's back! Must have been a Devonshire Road thing only, the joys of a fledgling fibre to premises package. Posting on SE23.com evidently caused the marketing department to get involved maybe?	Swashbuckler	SE23 Topics	8	8,229	08-10-2014, 06:10 PM
		Thread: BT Infinity - Service Outage Post: BT Infinity - Service Outage Anyone else affected by no BT Infinity service? Since 17:00 yesterday (07 Oct) there has been no service meaning that anything broadband/internet has been impossible. Phoning BT customer service offer...	Swashbuckler	SE23 Topics	8	8,229	08-10-2014, 01:27 PM
		Thread: SE23 2015 Post: SE23 2015 I was reflecting on a few things about SE23 and what I'd love to see happen next year. Small things, but interested in views! Pavements: I've recently noticed the new pavement installed outside of ...	Swashbuckler	SE23 Topics	3	5,754	09-08-2014, 09:56 AM
		Thread: Building a garden office in SE23 Post: Building a garden office in SE23 Can anyone provide advice on building a garden office in SE23? Whilst the short jaunt to Canary Wharf via the Overground is never too much of a chore from our lovely home of Forest Hill, there are...	Swashbuckler	SE23 Topics	2	4,632	09-08-2014, 09:38 AM
		Thread: Sad demise of the car park kebab shop Post: RE: Sad demise of the car park kebab shop A combination of mixed weather and fractious children after a poor night's sleep in the humidity led me to Authentic Kebab today! Such was my curiosity that I even decided to adopt it for Sunday lunch...	Swashbuckler	SE23 Topics	27	27,663	20-07-2014, 05:27 PM
		Thread: Anyone else lost their mains water around Woodcombe Crescent/Devonshire Road? Post: RE: Anyone else lost their mains water around Wood... :cursing: Looks like its an high impact problem in SE23. Any bright ideas on alternatives to get a shower?	Swashbuckler	SE23 Topics	27	26,757	08-03-2014, 09:47 AM
		Thread: Canada Water Crusader Post: Canada Water Crusader I'm wondering if any other Forest Hillers have noticed a change in the daily commute and interchange at Canada Water? Whilst my daily commute to Canary Wharf can often feel like a drab, Orwellian expe...	Swashbuckler	Wider Topics	3	5,123	10-11-2013, 08:27 AM
		Thread: Sun Barbers Post: Sun Barbers Just went in for the first time, after a post I think I saw here. Excellent Turkish hot towel shave and massage, I am struggling to type this message as it was very relaxing. Long live this service in...	Swashbuckler	SE23 Topics	0	3,093	27-10-2013, 12:35 PM
		Thread: Devonshire Rd under water Post: RE: Devonshire Rd under water As I tumble out of the train after a wearying day in the rat race, and embrace the soul destroying traffic channel of the South Circular, it is rejuvenating to see such warming and uplifting artistic ...	Swashbuckler	SE23 Topics	21	18,593	04-09-2013, 08:28 PM
		Thread: Robbery honor oak park - be alert Post: RE: Robbery honor oak park - be alert Not the first time I have heard of mobile phone theft on Devonshire Road, as a friend of mine had a similar experience during the daytime a few months back. Feels like a range of responses are require...	Swashbuckler	SE23 Topics	23	28,704	14-01-2013, 10:16 PM
		Thread: Burst water main - Devonshire Road Post: RE: Burst water main - Devinshire Roas It's been out since 4:30, and for some strange reason I have been up since then! Thames Water website reckons repair underway, lets see not going to brave the tube stinky!	Swashbuckler	SE23 Topics	4	6,587	03-08-2012, 08:03 AM
		Thread: Olympics Post: RE: Olympics I believe there is a big screen event on Blackheath if you fancy getting wet on the Common ;( (see Lewisham Council website)	Swashbuckler	Wider Topics	4	5,522	24-07-2012, 01:43 PM
		Thread: Primary School allocations Post: RE: Primary School allocations We have a relative and neighbours on the waiting list at Fairlawn (8th and 20th odd in the list). If you are going for an appeal and need some numbers to support, give us a shout (note relative just g...	Swashbuckler	Wider Topics	62	69,354	09-07-2012, 06:28 PM
		Thread: Horniman Gardens works Post: RE: Horniman Gardens works Took my visiting American family to the Hornimans this weekend and was also impressed with the transformation. Echoing the sentiment expressed here, that the museum and grounds represent a serious 'je...	Swashbuckler	SE23 Topics	32	36,352	27-05-2012, 09:08 PM
		Thread: Burglary in SE23 Post: RE: Burglary in SE23 Sadly my first post on here surrounds the negative issue of burglary. Like many on here, I should point out that since being in SE23 since 2009 I can only describe Forest Hill as magnificent, so the e...	Swashbuckler	SE23 Topics	44	43,468	11-04-2012, 02:33 AM