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  Thread: Gentrification
Post: RE: Gentrification

Do you think most (if not all) tenants of council housing are long term unemployed?
BMqpr Wider Topics 133 85,820 13-01-2016, 06:10 PM
  Thread: Gentrification
Post: RE: Gentrification

Wow, that's some manifesto, can't say I agree but I need a little time to think about it before replying fully.
BMqpr Wider Topics 133 85,820 13-01-2016, 05:34 PM
  Thread: Gentrification
Post: RE: Gentrification

The 1919 Housing and Town Planning Act (The Addison Act) is when councils had to come to the fore to supply housing, with a lot of people widely regarding them as 'homes for heroes'. You had the const...
BMqpr Wider Topics 133 85,820 13-01-2016, 04:50 PM
  Thread: Bird in Hand Public House closed for refurishment?
Post: RE: Bird in Hand Public House closed for refurishm...

Shut for a refurb, opens again early Dec.
BMqpr SE23 Topics 4 7,006 24-11-2015, 06:45 PM
  Thread: Warehouse space req in Forest Hill
Post: Warehouse space req in Forest Hill

Hi, just wondering if anyone knew of any small warehouses or light industrial units to rent within SE23, ideally 300 sq ft +. Please pm if you know or have any suggestions. Thank you.
BMqpr Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 0 2,224 12-08-2015, 11:03 AM
  Thread: The Hob Closed
Post: RE: The Hob

FYI. The Hob is staying as a pub. Currently closed but the refit starts soon and a fair amount of cash is being put down.
BMqpr SE23 Topics 125 106,047 07-08-2015, 03:17 PM
  Thread: Planning: 2-4 London Road FH (Launderette)
Post: RE: Planning: 2-4 London Road FH (Launderette)

As someone who uses the launderette weekly I agree that it is not 'pretty' but it is to me and a lot of other members of the Forest Hill community a very valuable resource. I don't want a coffee sh...
BMqpr SE23 Topics 156 138,082 02-07-2013, 10:00 AM
  Thread: Planning: 2-4 London Road FH (Launderette)
Post: RE: Planning: 2-4 London Road FH (Launderette)

I know how you feel having your laundarette only 3 mins up the road it's a nice position to be in when you have a very large bag with washing in. I'm lucky like you, as the laundarette on London Rd...
BMqpr SE23 Topics 156 138,082 02-07-2013, 07:50 AM
  Thread: Kitchen goods for sale
Post: RE: Kitchen goods for sale

Would you sell just the washing machine? Regards, BMqpr
BMqpr Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 2 3,231 17-06-2013, 05:20 PM
  Thread: Planning: 2-4 London Road FH (Launderette)
Post: RE: Launderette closing

Blushingnail is correct as to the reason for the decision taken, it was making money though not as much as a couple of years ago (who is) and will get more from leasing to the Estate Agents. Generall...
BMqpr SE23 Topics 156 138,082 22-03-2013, 04:22 PM
  Thread: Planning: 2-4 London Road FH (Launderette)
Post: RE: Launderette closing

Deano. Is that 5 minutes in the car? I can assure you that Kirkdale is not 5 mins away with a big bag of washing and no car. The point I made months back on this forum is there is a large part of the ...
BMqpr SE23 Topics 156 138,082 21-03-2013, 10:53 AM
  Thread: Traffic lights Dartmouth Road/London Road
Post: RE: Traffic lights Dartmouth Road/London Road

As somebody who lives on Dartmouth Rd right by the junction in question I don't think it has much to do with the phasing, though they might have changed a little, it's more to do with the traffic back...
BMqpr SE23 Topics 111 107,695 14-02-2013, 08:19 PM
  Thread: Strange white lights in the sky
Post: RE: Strange white lights in the sky

I get that. For me it is the railway line where it sparks the electric rail when the trains pull out heading south. It had bugged me for a couple of winters then I realised eventually what the cause w...
BMqpr Wider Topics 4 4,919 04-01-2013, 12:40 PM
  Thread: Planning: 2-4 London Road FH (Launderette)
Post: RE: Launderette closing

I know the Forest Hill Society doesn't shut down businesses, and I didn't mean to imply that if it came across that way. Also, I understand that it is a private business and he can do what he wants...
BMqpr SE23 Topics 156 138,082 28-09-2012, 02:30 PM
  Thread: Planning: 2-4 London Road FH (Launderette)
Post: RE: Launderette closing

If this site loses the launderette that will be it for Forest Hill an amenity will be lost for good. Can you really see somebody else starting a new launderette with all the start up costs that will i...
BMqpr SE23 Topics 156 138,082 28-09-2012, 01:51 PM
  Thread: InDesign program help!
Post: RE: InDesign program help!

Hi, I have access to and experience of InDesign. PM with what your are after exactly. Kind regards
BMqpr Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 1 2,661 14-08-2012, 05:18 PM
  Thread: Horniman Licence Application
Post: RE: Horniman Licence Application

Well sorry it takes you an hour to get into the centre. The trains should only take 15 mins to London Bridge. But that's going off thread. I get the feeling that everyone thinks the events they put ...
BMqpr SE23 Topics 114 89,013 04-04-2012, 08:13 PM
  Thread: Horniman Licence Application
Post: RE: Horniman Licence Application

I think what everyone is missing here is difficulties in license applications. The amount off money you have to pay for licenses and the hoops you have to jump is ridiculous since the rules changed. T...
BMqpr SE23 Topics 114 89,013 04-04-2012, 06:49 PM
  Thread: Closure of London Bridge (upper station) in 2015
Post: RE: Closure of London Bridge (upper station) in 20...

So Southeastern will either go directly to CX or terminate at LB?
BMqpr Wider Topics 36 40,246 04-04-2012, 11:34 AM
  Thread: Closure of London Bridge (upper station) in 2015
Post: RE: Closure of London Bridge (upper station) in 20...

So let me get this right. Southern will still run to London Bridge and terminate there. Where has Southeastern gone, are they terminating at London Bridge also? They are closing the line in between LB...
BMqpr Wider Topics 36 40,246 04-04-2012, 11:26 AM
  Thread: Rehearsal space for band?
Post: RE: Rehearsal space for band?

The Hob upstairs allows it on certain days / times.
BMqpr Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 6 7,707 14-12-2011, 12:36 PM
  Thread: Railcard dilemma
Post: RE: Railcard dilemma

http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tickets/14416.aspx You'll be able to find your pay-as-you-go zones 2-3 on here.
BMqpr SE23 Topics 6 7,380 13-12-2011, 05:08 PM
  Thread: Supermarkets
Post: RE: Isn't Sainsbury very expensive supermarke?

All these different shops sound great to use. Only problem is as a non car owner it would take all weekend to do my weekly shop. Sainsburys may have some faults but it is a 3 minute walk away, think...
BMqpr Wider Topics 59 73,263 08-12-2011, 05:21 PM
  Thread: Planning application: 33 Dartmouth Road
Post: RE: Planning application: 33 Dartmouth Road

As someone who has lived on Dartmouth Road since the late 90's (near the Dartmouth Arms) I'm interested to see anybody take up the empty properties on the road. Must we always assume it's going to ...
BMqpr SE23 Topics 16 19,623 28-11-2011, 06:46 PM
  Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: The Old Bank to become a Domino's Pizza

Firstly let me congratulate all concerned on the 'battle' to stop Dominoes. I have to say I admire the tenacity of all involved, though I do feel that this tenacity was brought onto this forum when ot...
BMqpr SE23 Topics 736 618,391 16-11-2011, 05:49 PM
  Thread: Moving soon to Dartmouth Road area of Forest Hill
Post: RE: Moving soon to Dartmouth Road area of Forest H...

I've lived on Dartmouth Road for 12 years now. I haven't had any bother at all. Apart from a bus stop outside my bedroom window that's the only noise that troubles me. It's a good place to live, righ...
BMqpr SE23 Topics 7 10,440 02-11-2011, 01:34 PM
  Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: The Old Bank to become a Domino's Pizza

Having no knowledge of the planning system, can Jam Circus not apply at the same time as Dominoes? Best / most suitable application then gets the go ahead.
BMqpr SE23 Topics 736 618,391 22-09-2011, 07:20 PM
  Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: The Old Bank to become a Dominoes Pizza

I have the same with Cinnamon. Don't need to say my name or address but my order always arrives 25 minutes after the phone call has ended.
BMqpr SE23 Topics 736 618,391 21-09-2011, 05:13 PM
  Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: The Old Bank to become a Dominoes Pizza

A restaurant would only pay just above minimum wage also and have a fleet of ever changing staffers. I'm not saying Dominoes would win employer of year, but a job is a job, better than the small amoun...
BMqpr SE23 Topics 736 618,391 21-09-2011, 01:54 PM
  Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: The Old Bank to become a Dominoes Pizza

My original post asked about this restaurant that everyone is going on about, do we have any takers, as I agree a restaurant would be much nicer on the parade. But as I said there doesn't seem to be a...
BMqpr SE23 Topics 736 618,391 21-09-2011, 01:18 PM
  Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: The Old Bank to become a Dominoes Pizza

Because it is a take-away outfit you would prefer the site empty, and who knows how long it could be empty for, than a site that could create some employment opportunities for some youngsters.
BMqpr SE23 Topics 736 618,391 19-09-2011, 05:20 PM
  Thread: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)
Post: RE: The Old Bank to become a Dominoes Pizza

Can I ask who is going to open this bar / restaurant that everyone goes on about? Are any of the objectors going to? Currently the only people are Dominoes, who will also supply some new local employ...
BMqpr SE23 Topics 736 618,391 19-09-2011, 01:06 PM