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Thread: Pilates classes
Post: Pilates classes
| Hi,
I'm looking for pilates classes in Forest Hill.
Ideally at the weekend, in a group and suitable for beginners.
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28-03-2012, 09:42 AM |
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Thread: Why is it called overground?
Post: RE: Why is it called overground?
| @BnV: although you can get out of the turnstiles with your overground rail ticket, you are not supposed to travel on the overground line with an overground rail ticket, so if there is a ticket inspect... |
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26-01-2012, 01:44 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill GPs: The Vale vs Jenner Clinic - any recommendations?
Post: RE: Forest Hill GPs: The Vale vs Jenner Clinic - ...
| I've been with the vale for 5 years and I have no complaints. Some doctors are better then others, so it's difficult to give a review of the whole surgery.
I don't like the fact they won't give you... |
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10-01-2012, 10:09 AM |
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Thread: Railcard dilemma
Post: RE: Railcard dilemma
| Thank everybody.
@Applespider: yes, the point is to buy an annual ticket in December to get 2011 prices. And the bus is not really an option since I live next to the train station and I work in Lon... |
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14-12-2011, 04:20 PM |
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Thread: Railcard dilemma
Post: Railcard dilemma
| Hi guys,
I normally buy an annual rail card from Forest Hill to London Terminals, but next April I'm planning to move to Zone 2.
I'm trying to figure out what the cheapest option is.
I was thin... |
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13-12-2011, 04:55 PM |
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Thread: Info about Palmhurst Group
Post: Info about Palmhurst Group
| Hi,
I'm thinking about buying a leasehold flat whose freeholder is Palmhurst Group.
Does anybody live in a property managed by them?
Do they keep the property in a nice state?
Do they increase ser... |
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15-11-2011, 04:38 PM |
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Thread: The British Empire
Post: The British Empire
| [quote=Deano]
It has come to a pretty pass when we are asking the council to give us guidance on crossing the road. The British empire wasn't built by this attitude.
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That's maybe why it n... |
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28-10-2011, 09:19 AM |
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Thread: Pedestrian crossing by Forest Hill Station (Perry Vale side)
Post: RE: Pedestrian crossing by Forest Hill Station (Pe...
| How can people say that the reply from Lewisham Council was good enough?
They just stated that a zebra crossing is not a viable solution, but they did not offer any solution to the actual problem t... |
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27-10-2011, 06:22 PM |
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Thread: Pigeons s**t in front of Finches Ski
Post: RE: Pigeons s**t
| Ok let's train the pigeons for useful tasks... anything as long as they are moved from that place, it's getting more disgusting by the day.
I'm REALLY surprised the owners of the Finches shop are n... |
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27-10-2011, 05:16 PM |
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Thread: Pigeons s**t in front of Finches Ski
Post: Pigeons s**t in front of Finches Ski
| Am I the only one to have noticed a layer of pigeons shit on the pavement in front of the Finches Ski?
Nothing against the pigeons (ok that's a lie, I do hate them!), but that's the first thing of ... |
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23-10-2011, 06:02 PM |
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Thread: Inner South London line closure
Post: RE: Inner South London line closure
| @rbmartin
It is true that Wandsworth Road and Clapham High Street are walking distance to the Northern Line at Clapham North, but if you have ever tried to use it in the morning to London Bridge yo... |
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17-10-2011, 02:57 PM |
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Thread: Inner South London line closure
Post: RE: Inner South London line closure
| There's also a Facebook page although it's not up to date:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=5610272863 |
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29-09-2011, 05:26 PM |
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Thread: Inner South London line closure
Post: Inner South London line closure
| Guys,
next year the Inner South London line will be closed.
Lots of people in South London will loose the direct links to London Bridge and Victoria.
I know it's not going to have an impact on Fore... |
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29-09-2011, 05:24 PM |
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Thread: Info about Brockley
Post: Info about Brockley
| I know maybe it's not the right forum, but I give it a go anyway.
I'm currently living in Forest Hill and thinking to buy a new place nearby. I found quite a few properties in Brockley, but I don't... |
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18-09-2011, 11:29 PM |
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Thread: Mayow Park
Post: RE: Mayow Park
| Very frustrating indeed.
I love Mayow Park (by the way it's much better than the Horniman Gardens for running) and I can't believe nothing can be done against this anti social behaviour. |
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02-08-2011, 10:40 PM |
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Thread: Where is the tree?
Post: RE: Where is the tree?
| Good to know that people still have faith in political parties. I think we should take it to the square like the Egyptians (except that we don't have a square) and demand that 2 trees should be plante... |
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08-07-2011, 08:58 AM |
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Thread: Where is the tree?
Post: Where is the tree?
| Just noticed tonight that the tree in the corner between Westbourne Drive and Stansted Road has disappeared.
Does anybody know what happened? |
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01-07-2011, 09:57 PM |
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Thread: Chicken bones
Post: Chicken bones
| I know it's not really a problem and it's probably more to do with me becoming a grumpy old man, but I am really annoyed by the amount of chicken bones that litter the pavements of Forest Hill.
The... |
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27-06-2011, 09:56 PM |
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Thread: Lewisham Homes and Glendales
Post: RE: Lewisham Homes and Glendales
| To be fair to Glendales though, the grass probably doesn't grow under the rubbish :) |
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31-03-2011, 04:53 PM |
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Thread: Lewisham Homes and Glendales
Post: RE: Lewisham Homes and Glendales
| Glad to hear I'm not the only one.
Lewisham Homes wasn't too bad when they took over from Pinnacle 5 years ago.
Then they have outsourced the gardening to Glendales, which only does the minimum: f... |
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31-03-2011, 04:51 PM |
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Thread: Planning Application - Hindsley Place and Westbourne Drive
Post: RE: Planning Application - Hindsley Place and West...
| My only concern is with the height of the building.
Apart from that I think it would be great for Westbourne Drive and maybe a brand new building will inspire the Council (and the tenants) to tidy ... |
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30-03-2011, 07:37 PM |
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Thread: Lewisham Homes and Glendales
Post: Lewisham Homes and Glendales
| Is it me or the service provided by Lewisham Homes and Glendales is getting worse (and more expensive) every year?
I live in an ex-council flat managed by Lewisham Homes and I find the caretaking s... |
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30-03-2011, 07:30 PM |
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Thread: Moving to FH
Post: RE: Moving to FH
| Isn't it quicker to get a train from Orpington to Forest Hill then walk from Bell Green? :)
I would wait to see if something else comes up in the Perry Vale area, there are a lot of quiet street like... |
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02-03-2011, 03:09 PM |
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Thread: Noisy neighbours
Post: RE: noisey neighbours!
| I have a similar problem with my neighbours, which play music every Monday night/Tuesday morning often until 2/3am, shouting and swearing in the meantime...
I've contacted the council and they told m... |
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12-10-2010, 11:02 PM |
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Thread: Why is it called overground?
Post: Why is it called overground?
| Am I the only one to think that "overground" is a stupid name for a tube line?
The other day on the train I was trying to explain to some tourists that they can't use their "overground train ticket" ... |
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20-07-2010, 08:53 PM |
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Thread: ELL Line to HOP: Will it boost house prices?
Post: RE: ELL Line to HOP: Will it boost house prices?
| I used to work in Canary Wharf before the ELL closed and I have to say changing in Canada Water wasn't a nice experience. Most days I had to let pass 3/4 trains before being able to squeeze in and in ... |
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21-05-2010, 02:22 PM |
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Thread: Trains to/from Forest Hill and Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Trains to/from Forest Hill and Honor Oak Park
| would the trains be twice as frequent if there wasn't that silly branch at New Cross? |
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30-03-2010, 10:37 AM |
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Thread: What's it like to live in Forest Hill?
Post: RE: What's it like to live in Forest Hill?
| I've been in Forest Hill for 4 years and it has been a positive experience, nice pubs and restaurant (All Inn One my favourite), corner shops (the Coop seems to be always open), the highest concentrat... |
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23-01-2010, 03:13 PM |
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Thread: Recycling
Post: RE: Recycling
| Is there a place in Forest Hill (town centre, I don't have a car) to recycle glass bottles?
I know I can put them in the green bin, but I am not a big fan of them: you always have to remember what ... |
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23-01-2010, 02:51 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill 20 MPH Zone
Post: Lewisham Council and waste of money
| I have received recently a leaflet from Lewisham Council regarding the 20mph limit zone. I think it was yet another example of money waste from Lewisham Council.
7 pages in thick colour paper with ph... |
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15-10-2009, 11:15 PM |
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Thread: Trains to/from Forest Hill and Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Trains to/from Forest Hill and Honor Oak
| I was told this morning that the only thing I could do is to write at the Department For Transport. |
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15-10-2009, 10:50 PM |
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Thread: Horniman Museum and Gardens
Post: []
| I think Mayow Park would be much better... and it would save me walking up the hill :) |
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18-08-2009, 09:43 AM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Rail Station
Post: Ticket barriers at Platform 2
| I was wondering what's the point of the barriers on Platform 2 since they are always open. When I go to work in the morning at 9am they are open and when I come back at 7 or 8pm they are open again.
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25-07-2009, 03:02 PM |
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Thread: Central Doors on Council Properties
Post: RE: Central Doors on Council Properties
| it's such a ridiculous system!
It's the same in my property: the postman has to go up the stairs to deliver post to each flat. What's wrong with letter boxes for everybody at the ground floor? |
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05-06-2009, 03:21 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pool (continued)
| I have to say I'm not a big fan of swimming, so the issue doesn't affect me that much, but this morning when I read the leaflet I just couldn't believe it. Basically they make you think that if you ch... |
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26-04-2009, 11:58 PM |
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Thread: Conservation area breaches
Post: Ugly satellite dishes
| I agree, satellite dishes look awful. I found this picture on the internet and I thought it was just perfect to show what Forest Hill looks like around were I live:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipe... |
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21-04-2009, 12:02 PM |
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Thread: Lewisham Homes and Service Charges
Post: RE: Lewisham Homes and Service Charges
| I have received a reply from Lewisham Homes about the increases in Service Charges, but the reply is far from satisfactory I think:
1) External Areas maintenance (increase 178%): "The service is cu... |
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17-04-2009, 06:32 PM |
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Thread: Lewisham Homes and Service Charges
Post: RE: Lewisham Homes and Service Charges
| The lease is pretty useless in this regard. It just states that the Lessee has to pay the service charges and lists the services that the Lessor has to provide.
It doesn't say that the Lessor has to ... |
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04-04-2009, 12:09 PM |
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Thread: Lewisham Homes and Service Charges
Post: RE: Flats and Service Charges
| Wise words Just, but to be honest I feel surrounded by indifference.
Most people living in these blocks are council tenants and they don't care about service charges.
Amongst the leaseholders, many ... |
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04-04-2009, 11:04 AM |
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Thread: Forest Hill ?100,000 Benefit Fraudsters Jailed
Post: RE: Forest Hill ?100,000 Benefit Fraudsters Jailed
| I suggest working for Lewisham Homes, cleaning ans sweeping the council estates.
Also if they do have a job (although unpaid) I assume they won't qualify for unemployment benefits! |
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31-03-2009, 03:29 PM |
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Thread: Lewisham Homes and Service Charges
Post: RE: Lewisham Homes and Service Charges
| I have emailed Mr. Paschoud, but I didn't get any reply.
Is it one of those person who expects a paper letter sent by post?
Or maybe it's better to ring him up?
Did anybody contacted him in the pas... |
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31-03-2009, 12:38 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill ?100,000 Benefit Fraudsters Jailed
Post: RE: Forest Hill ?100,000 Benefit Fraudsters Jailed
| What's the point of sending them to jail? That way the taxpayer will have to pick up the bill for their food and accomodation. I think they should be forced to work for free for the Council for the ne... |
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31-03-2009, 12:33 PM |
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Thread: Lewisham Homes and Service Charges
Post: RE: Lewisham Homes and Service Charges
| I totally understand Happysnapper. Lewisham Homes should be more careful before spending our money, especially in these troubles times.
For 2 doors and a new entry phone system they spent over 11 t... |
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29-03-2009, 05:32 PM |
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Thread: Lewisham Homes and Service Charges
Post: RE: Lewisham Homes and Service Charges
| I believe the section 20 notice is for extra-ordinary works that cost more than ?250. For example now they have decided to replace doors and entry phone and that will cost each leaseholder in my block... |
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28-03-2009, 03:17 PM |
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Thread: Lewisham Homes and Service Charges
Post: RE: Lewisham Homes and Service Charges
| And what about the charges for external areas (with this new "sweeping" item):
Grounds maintenance 38.34 64.16
Sweeping 0.00 40.38
Total 38.34 ... |
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28-03-2009, 02:38 PM |
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Thread: Lewisham Homes and Service Charges
Post: RE: Lewisham Homes and Service Charges
| yes Brian, I own the flat and I'm talking about management charges (they call them service charges).
Each item has increased, in particular Ground Maintenance has doubled!
And has you said there a... |
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28-03-2009, 12:17 PM |
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Thread: Lewisham Homes and Service Charges
Post: Lewisham Homes and Service Charges
| Hi, I live in Forest Hill in a block of flats managed by Lewisham Homes.
I have just received the invoice for the service charge which is now over 800 pound, while last year was just over 500.
The... |
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28-03-2009, 11:23 AM |
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Thread: Trains to/from Forest Hill and Honor Oak Park
Post: Reduced trains in the evening?
| Guys, is it just my impression or have they reduced the trains from London Bridge to Forest Hill in the evening?
I've just noticed it in the last few weeks, because I keep missing for one minute the ... |
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27-01-2009, 09:38 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Central
Post: RE: Forest Hill Central
| I still think the media are exhagerating the house prices crash. I work in Canary Wharf and even in the current market I can only dream to buy a 1 bedroom flat. Nothing for less than half a million. S... |
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22-01-2009, 03:40 PM |
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Thread: Perry Vale - Road Issues
Post: Underpass and Pedestrian crossing
| I think we seriously need a pedestrian crossing on the Perry Vale side of the train station. Does anybody agree with me?
There are road humps by the underpass, but the drivers seem to speed up when t... |
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