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  Thread: New coffee shop in Forest Hill
Post: RE: New coffee shop in Forest Hill

I hadn't realised it was now open and wouldn't have known if Michael hadn't posted about it. I only see that unit in the evenings when exiting the station from platform 2 and the shop is shut at that...
blushingsnail SE23 Topics 23 28,645 10-01-2014, 06:33 PM
  Thread: East London Line
Post: RE: East London Line Closure

From this morning's Metro newspaper: "[b]Meet the East London line managers[/b]" "Passengers can find out more about the closure of the East London line at a series of 'meet the manager' events ...
blushingsnail Wider Topics 281 296,362 12-11-2007, 07:00 PM
  Thread: East London Line
Post: RE: East London Line Closure

Interesting point Deanos. An annual 'train fare only' ticket from FH is ?666, and a 3-zone travelcard is ?1,096. Who do we need to approach to find out if the 'train fare only' tickets will still be...
blushingsnail Wider Topics 281 296,362 08-11-2007, 06:24 PM
  Thread: Pride of Place - vote for Forest Hill
Post: RE: Pride of Place - vote for Forest Hill

I'm torn between the Horniman and the Catford Cat!
blushingsnail SE23 Topics 39 37,105 17-10-2007, 12:30 PM
  Thread: Poll: Who is in HOP, who is in Forest Hill...
Post: RE: Who is in HOP, Who is in Forest Hill?

FH for me. The People's Republic of Southern Forest Hill, to be precise.
blushingsnail SE23 Topics 42 39,008 09-11-2007, 12:59 PM
  Thread: The Perry Hill SE6
Post: RE: Babur

Yes, it used to be the Two Brewers.
blushingsnail Wider Topics 11 11,156 12-11-2007, 11:32 AM
  Thread: (ex) Mercury TV - Perry Vale
Post: RE: (ex) Mercury TV - Perry Vale

On Perry Vale we also have Finches ski shop, the carpet shop a few doors down (don't know the name but they've been there for years), and the door shop across the road (relatively recent but surely a ...
blushingsnail SE23 Topics 58 62,510 14-11-2007, 04:48 PM
  Thread: New Apartments off Dartmouth road
Post: RE: New Apartments off Dartmouth road

Those units are actually live/work units, therefore the price is higher than if they were two-bed flats.
blushingsnail SE23 Topics 3 6,403 15-11-2007, 01:36 PM
  Thread: WH Smith & Post Office, Forest Hill
Post: RE: WH Smith - what do you think?

Not that I want to divert shoppers away from SE23, but the Kirkdale Bookshop in Sydenham is very good.
blushingsnail SE23 Topics 157 174,791 15-11-2007, 01:45 PM
  Thread: Class divisions in FH
Post: RE: Class divisions in FH

And don't forget The People's Republic of Southern Forest Hill. Who invented that one?
blushingsnail SE23 Topics 33 35,098 15-11-2007, 06:33 PM
  Thread: Ken may bid for control of Southern
Post: RE: Ken may bid for control of Southern

I think it was "Key may bid ...".
blushingsnail Wider Topics 7 7,749 21-11-2007, 05:00 PM
  Thread: World Hello Day
Post: RE: Today is World Hello Day

Ooh, I?m honoured! Since it?s done in the name of peace, my first hello will be to: Hill Top General (for no longer making jibes about West Catford) and then in no particular order: Calvin ...
blushingsnail Wider Topics 15 13,824 21-11-2007, 05:23 PM
  Thread: Rail fare rise
Post: RE: RAIL FARE RISE

[quote=Ian] http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/6190810.stm [/quote] That's from 2006! Try this one: http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23423293-details/Rail+fares+to+rocket+above+inflatio...
blushingsnail SE23 Topics 3 5,707 28-11-2007, 12:00 PM
  Thread: Best Sunday roast?
Post: RE: Best Sunday roast?

[quote=robwinton] might be, but I just spotted their add in the latest SE23 Living and there is no mention of Forresters at all (nor on their one page website http://www.allinnone.org.uk/) [/quote] ...
blushingsnail SE23 Topics 31 39,865 10-12-2007, 03:23 PM
  Thread: Merry Christmas Sir Steve!
Post: RE: Merry Christmas Sir Steve!

Great idea Rob! I'll send him a card.
blushingsnail SE23 Topics 42 46,065 13-12-2007, 12:59 PM
  Thread: Phoenix Works Building Site, Bird in Hand Mews
Post: Phoenix Works Building Site, Bird in Hand Mews

Apparently a crane on the Phoenix Works building site near the railway line collapsed (or at least partially collapsed) on Tuesday morning: http://www.contractjournal.com/Articles/2007/12/12/57120/...
blushingsnail SE23 Topics 15 23,159 13-12-2007, 06:27 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Library
Post: RE: library opening times

Link to December events in FH library: http://www.lewisham.gov.uk/LeisureAndCulture/Libraries/DecemberAtForestHillLibrary.htm Loads of things being run, eg "How to research your holiday on the inte...
blushingsnail SE23 Topics 105 112,397 14-12-2007, 11:32 AM
  Thread: Those new traffic lights at the bottom of Forest Hill Road...grrr!
Post: RE: Those new traffic lights at the bottom of Fore...

I think this set of traffic lights has been discussed a few times (always negatively!) at FH Soc Transport Committee meetings. Someone did discover the reason for them and apparently they aren't mean...
blushingsnail Wider Topics 22 29,408 14-12-2007, 04:10 PM
  Thread: Those new traffic lights at the bottom of Forest Hill Road...grrr!
Post: RE: Those new traffic lights at the bottom of Fore...

My source says he found out from TfL that the lights were installed because of some work due to be done by Thames Water, but which doesn't seem to have started yet. I don't understand the connection ...
blushingsnail Wider Topics 22 29,408 17-12-2007, 12:04 PM
  Thread: East London Line
Post: RE: East London Line Closure

[quote=Anyone else?] Where can I get a copy of the draft South London RUS? [/quote] The South London RUS is available on Network Rail's website: http://www.networkrail.co.uk/browseDirectory.aspx...
blushingsnail Wider Topics 281 296,362 20-12-2007, 11:09 AM
  Thread: London 2012 Games - is this good for Forest Hill
Post: RE: London 2012 Games - is this good for Forest Hi...

[quote=Elizabeth25] Also I wonder if Forest Hill has anything planned to for the town centre that is related to the 2012 Games? [/quote] FH town centre can't even manage to successfuly put on a o...
blushingsnail Wider Topics 19 18,403 10-01-2008, 01:05 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Rail Station
Post: RE: Timetable at Forest Hill station

Good news. I'm sure the timetables used to be displayed both inside the ticket hall and on Platform 1, so there's no reason why they can't be in both places. The timetables currently on Platform 1...
blushingsnail SE23 Topics 761 706,333 17-01-2008, 01:31 PM
  Thread: town centre manager
Post: RE: town centre manager

There?s quite a lot on Lewisham?s website about Town Centre Management for FH and HOP (even strategies and action plans, would you believe!). Haven?t finished reading it all yet. Town Centre Mana...
blushingsnail SE23 Topics 7 9,471 21-01-2008, 03:32 PM
  Thread: Anyone know about local planning permission in the area.
Post: RE: Anyone know about local planning permission in...

Are there rules for what (if anything) you are allowed to burn in back gardens? And would there be a distinction between domestic and non-domestic? It sounds like this developer is ripping out furni...
blushingsnail SE23 Topics 28 33,151 21-01-2008, 05:02 PM
  Thread: Anyone know about local planning permission in the area.
Post: RE: Anyone know about local planning permission in...

Lewisham's Code of Practice for control of pollution and noise from demolition and construction sites here: http://www.lewisham.gov.uk/Environment/Pollution/PollutionNoiseDocument.htm Section 4.2.1...
blushingsnail SE23 Topics 28 33,151 22-01-2008, 03:50 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Library
Post: RE: Forest Hill Library

[quote=seeformiles] Anyone know if the Horniman Library is open to the public, and if so - what's it like? [/quote] I've only been in the Horniman library once (just nosing around) and I think I ...
blushingsnail SE23 Topics 105 112,397 25-01-2008, 12:06 PM
  Thread: Did anyone here go to school in Forest Hill or HOP
Post: RE: Did anyone here go to school in forest hill or...

Christ Church and Sydenham Girls.
blushingsnail SE23 Topics 63 95,987 29-01-2008, 11:04 AM
  Thread: Trains to/from Forest Hill and Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Overcrowding on Trains to London Bridge

Great poster BarCar.
blushingsnail SE23 Topics 1,398 1,250,389 30-01-2008, 02:17 PM
  Thread: Trains to/from Forest Hill and Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Overcrowding on Trains to London Bridge

This morning's 08.59 was four carriages.
blushingsnail SE23 Topics 1,398 1,250,389 31-01-2008, 06:06 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Ward Public Meeting - 6th February
Post: RE: Forest Hill Ward Public Meeting - 6th February

[quote=roz] when will the new local ward assemblies be established, and how will they run? [/quote] Sydenham are having their first Assembly meeting at the beginning of March. I haven?t heard a...
blushingsnail SE23 Topics 9 10,769 05-02-2008, 02:23 PM
  Thread: Perry Vale - Road Issues
Post: RE: Perry Vale Road Closure

Got this from Lewisham website: "Sunday March 2nd Starting at 5am Perry Vale will be closed between the Waldram Place and Hindsley`s Place to allow crane erection operations to take place. Dive...
blushingsnail SE23 Topics 348 293,861 13-02-2008, 06:41 PM
  Thread: Holy c**p!! I just got THE call....
Post: RE: Holy c**p!! I just got THE call....

Sorry it's not going so well at the moment. I've seen you walking your dog a couple of times - maybe I'll pluck up the courage to say hello next time!
blushingsnail Wider Topics 12 10,701 06-03-2008, 02:42 PM
  Thread: Planning Application: 6 Church Rise
Post: RE: 6 Church Rise

It's a good thing you found this. I wondered why I hadn't seen it on Lewisham's website when I was looking for new applications in Perry Vale ward and I've now noticed the ward name is omitted from t...
blushingsnail SE23 Topics 58 75,022 27-03-2008, 11:41 AM
  Thread: Planning Application: 6 Church Rise
Post: RE: 6 Church Rise

Have just received a reply from Planning saying they will add the ward name. They also pointed out that this application is currently invalid, but didn't say why.
blushingsnail SE23 Topics 58 75,022 27-03-2008, 12:19 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pool

So they're going to demolish the buildings before there are any firm plans to replace them? We'll have an empty site for months if not years. Anyone want to bet some unforeseen circumstances will ar...
blushingsnail SE23 Topics 2,074 2,040,726 02-04-2008, 10:29 AM
  Thread: Trains to/from Forest Hill and Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Train services from Forest Hill

Ghis: try [url=http://www.networkrail.co.uk/browse%20documents/rus%20documents/route%20utilisation%20strategies/south%20london/south%20london%20rus.pdf]this link[/url] If that doesn't work follow M...
blushingsnail SE23 Topics 1,398 1,250,389 01-04-2008, 05:56 PM
  Thread: Planning Application: 6 Church Rise
Post: RE: 6 Church Rise

The application's status on the Planning website changed to 'Registered' so I e-mailed the Planning Dept to ask when the documents would be available online. They replied saying the application was s...
blushingsnail SE23 Topics 58 75,022 04-04-2008, 10:37 AM
  Thread: Planning Application: 6 Church Rise
Post: RE: 6 Church Rise

Planning Department's reply is that the application is still invalid because there was a problem with the fees. The consultation letters were printed but not sent out. When the application is valida...
blushingsnail SE23 Topics 58 75,022 04-04-2008, 12:07 PM
  Thread: Planning Application: 6 Church Rise
Post: RE: 6 Church Rise

According to Earlsfield Estates? website ([url=www.earlsfieldestates.co.uk]www.earlsfieldestates.co.uk[/url]) their address is 424a Garratt Lane, Earlsfield, London, SW18 4HN Tel: +44 (0) 208 947 92...
blushingsnail SE23 Topics 58 75,022 09-04-2008, 11:52 AM
  Thread: Bell Green Sainsbury's
Post: RE: Bell Green Sainsbury's

I'm hoping the new hanging signs above each aisle are temporary (the ones that tell you which products are in that aisle) - the text is ridiculously small. Trying comparing the size with some of the ...
blushingsnail Wider Topics 8 12,550 09-04-2008, 06:20 PM
  Thread: Plans to do up Forest Hill
Post: RE: Plans to do up Forest Hill?

I think there are plenty of middle-class/professional people in Forest Hill, always have been. There used to be more small, independent shops but they've gradually closed down, like on most high stre...
blushingsnail SE23 Topics 20 24,147 14-04-2008, 04:30 PM
  Thread: Plans to do up Forest Hill
Post: RE: Plans to do up Forest Hill

[quote=dangermouse] ... what does everyone think on how property prices will be affected by this bearing in mind we have the East London Line on its way? [/quote] It looks like we'll be getting T...
blushingsnail SE23 Topics 20 24,147 16-04-2008, 11:56 AM
  Thread: Solving issues with the South Circular
Post: RE: Solving issues with the South Circular

I had trouble with that crossing a few months ago: it appeared to be working but it never changed to the green man. Fortunately it was a Sunday so traffic wasn't too heavy but I'd hate to try crossin...
blushingsnail SE23 Topics 8 10,949 18-04-2008, 05:56 PM
  Thread: Eccentric Forest Hill
Post: RE: Eccentric Forest Hill

Picture of the spire [url=http://pmsa.cch.kcl.ac.uk/images/nrpCL/cllmjd42.jpg]here.[/url]
blushingsnail SE23 Topics 9 10,072 23-04-2008, 02:56 PM
  Thread: Rail engineering works: 26/27th April 2008
Post: Rail engineering works: 26/27th April 2008

Saw a notice at the station this morning saying no northbound trains this weekend. Tried looking online for more details but it doesn't make much sense: [url=http://www.southernrailway.com/engine...
blushingsnail SE23 Topics 7 11,169 24-04-2008, 05:12 PM
  Thread: Rail engineering works: 26/27th April 2008
Post: RE: Engineering works: 26/27th April 2008

Brian: no engineering work affecting our services on 3 May.
blushingsnail SE23 Topics 7 11,169 25-04-2008, 05:08 PM
  Thread: Christ Church conversion
Post: RE: Forest Hill Central

Brian: yes, a small part of Christ Church has been retained for church use. Don't know the technical term for the relevant part of the building but it's the end bit closest to the vicarage. I think ...
blushingsnail SE23 Topics 6 11,414 30-04-2008, 11:29 AM
  Thread: Christ Church conversion
Post: RE: Forest Hill Central

Re Christ Church: the 'Chancel Church' (the end part facing east with stained glass windows) is being altered to provide a worship area (first floor) and meeting rooms and toilets (ground floor). ...
blushingsnail SE23 Topics 6 11,414 30-04-2008, 01:04 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Society General Meeting
Post: RE: Wed 7th May 7pm: Forest Hill Society General M...

Unfortunately I won't be able to attend (and I was so looking forward to watching a punch-up between the various factions of Pools supporters). I trust someone will report back here after the meeting...
blushingsnail SE23 Topics 7 9,721 06-05-2008, 04:37 PM
  Thread: Oyster Cards and FH Station
Post: RE: Forest Hill on the tube map!

Oyster travelcards already work, it's Oyster pay-as-you-go that doesn't. I don't know if a date for pay-as-you-go has been announced yet.
blushingsnail SE23 Topics 114 109,697 06-05-2008, 04:56 PM
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