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Thread: Direct Debit credit charge?
Post: Direct Debit credit charge?
| Given that we are encouraged to pay by direct debit, anyone know why it is that some companies (such as energy providers) give you a discount for paying by direct debit, yet some buildings and content... |
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15-10-2009, 12:04 PM |
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Thread: Historic filming in Forest Hill
Post: Historic filming in Forest Hill
| I was having a look at the British Pathe site and found the following three historic clips which were filmed somewhere in Forest Hill. Does anyone know where in Forest Hill the filming might have take... |
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26-01-2012, 04:15 PM |
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Thread: If you could have one wish...
Post: If you could have one wish...
| If you could have one wish, what would it be?
I wish I had a time machine so I could revisit my childhood. |
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13-06-2008, 11:16 AM |
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Thread: 20 MPH limit across all of Lewisham?
Post: RE: 20 MPH limit across all of Lewisham?
| Apparently, Portsmouth is the first city in the country to introduce a 20 mph limit on its roads. I understand that the new, reduced limit applies to roads where the average speed is already below 24 ... |
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18-04-2008, 10:34 AM |
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Thread: Advice on grass
Post: RE: Advice on grass, in SE23
| My experience suggests that you can spend an awful lot of time (and money) in trying to achieve a good lawn. But the fact is that unless you are prepared to do the basics every year, (scarify, spike, ... |
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23-07-2008, 02:42 PM |
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Thread: Anyone else lost their mains water around Woodcombe Crescent/Devonshire Road?
Post: RE: Anyone else lost their mains water around Wood...
| As I passed by the top end of Hengrave Road this morning there was a truck parked on the Cabrini side offloading temporary traffic lights and road signs etc.
Looks like they're going to start digg... |
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10-03-2014, 12:24 PM |
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Thread: Are there badgers in Forest Hill?
Post: RE: Are there badgers in Forest Hill?
| I suspect they are in Forest Hill, but in areas where the public would not normally be after dark – so they can forage without being disturbed - and I think there’s a few areas in FH that would suit t... |
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11-07-2014, 03:41 PM |
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Thread: Are we safe from our nuclear power stations?
Post: RE: Are we safe from our nuclear power stations?
| No to nuclear? Then you better start stocking up on candles now, because coal and wind will not suffice for our future energy needs. |
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17-03-2011, 02:24 PM |
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Thread: Are we safe from our nuclear power stations?
Post: RE: Are we safe from our nuclear power stations?
| Personally, I don't have a problem with it. I appreciate that most of us have a basic fear of radiation, but like it or not, we are all subject to a daily dose of (environmental) radiation which I und... |
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22-03-2011, 01:14 PM |
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Thread: article in the guardian - Do you feel rich
Post: RE: article in the guardian - Do you feel rich
| As Mr Macawber said:
"Annual income twenty pounds, annual expenditure nineteen nineteen six, result happiness. Annual income twenty pounds, annual expenditure twenty pounds ought and six, result mi... |
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17-09-2012, 03:42 PM |
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Thread: article in the guardian - Do you feel rich
Post: RE: article in the guardian - Do you feel rich
| True. You can be capital rich and income poor. |
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18-09-2012, 10:20 AM |
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Thread: Beadnell Road
Post: RE: Beadnell Road
| The following gives a good background:
http://www.ideal-homes.org.uk/lewisham/assets/histories/forest-hill |
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28-11-2011, 04:02 PM |
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Thread: Big BBQ chimney
Post: RE: Big BBQ chimney
| BBQ's, loud music, bonfires, fireworks etc, can all be extremely irritating and your local Environmental Health officer should be able to advise on all of these. Builders working on site on a Sunday o... |
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28-05-2008, 04:05 PM |
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Thread: Birds Of Prey
Post: RE: Birds Of Prey
| I've seen a couple of Sparrowhawks in my garden and the thing I noticed most was the bright yellow eye. however, I understand that in older birds the eye can be more orange in colour. If the one you s... |
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21-11-2007, 12:14 PM |
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Thread: Can you not sit somewhere else?
Post: RE: Can you not sit somewhere else?
| Aaaah - that would be the "Newton Cradle" effect. As you get on board and bump into the passenger nearest the door, the passenger at the far end of the bus/carriage gets knocked over... |
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20-05-2011, 03:21 PM |
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Thread: Can you not sit somewhere else?
Post: RE: Can you not sit somewhere else?
| Good for you.
I had an interesting experience some time ago when I boarded a train at Elephant & Castle for Kent. There were quite a few passengers standing, but I thought I could see an empty seat... |
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18-05-2011, 11:27 AM |
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Thread: Can you not sit somewhere else?
Post: RE: Can you not sit somewhere else?
| During his latter years my dad lost his sight due to diabetes and eventually had several guide dogs. The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association usually match the size of the dog to the height of the bli... |
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18-05-2011, 02:17 PM |
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Thread: Class divisions in FH
Post: RE: Class divisions in FH
| I'm neither a FH Lifer nor a 10 minute wonder, but sadly Ian is correct when he says that FH has gone down compared to twenty years ago. I lived in FH from the mid 1950's until around 1970 and it was ... |
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16-11-2007, 11:36 AM |
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Thread: Council cutting trees down
Post: RE: Council cutting trees down
| The responsibility for watering the tree for a period of two years is an interesting point.
If it was outside your home then you could easily chuck a couple of buckets of water around the base as a... |
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16-04-2014, 11:50 AM |
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Thread: Cycling to Work
Post: RE: Cycling to Work
| Used to cycle from FH to London and back each day, (14 mile round trip) but since moving out to the sticks it's simply too far.
So now have an engine in the frame and do the 60 mile round trip eac... |
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31-03-2014, 03:51 PM |
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Thread: Cycling to Work
Post: RE: Cycling to Work
| Fact: In 1952 a double decker bus jumped over Tower Bridge - it was just after it had started to open and the gap was about 3ft. |
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15-04-2014, 01:43 PM |
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Thread: Cyclists
Post: RE: Cyclists
| Agreed. I've been commuting to/from London by motorcycle for 41 years and have noticed more cyclists pulling out without looking.
Personally, I couldn't ride a motorcycle in London without mirrors ... |
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29-02-2012, 04:54 PM |
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Thread: Cyclists
Post: RE: Cyclists
| Actually, reflecting on what I said before, i suppose it should come as no surprise that I'm noticing more cyclists pulling out without looking, when you consider that there are now significantly more... |
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01-03-2012, 11:44 PM |
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Thread: Damp in 1930s houses in FH
Post: RE: Damp in 1930s houses in FH
| You really need to determine whether the moisture is from outside or inside the house. But from an external point of view, you should have an effective Damp Proof Course (DPC) near the bottom of your ... |
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08-05-2013, 11:41 AM |
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Thread: Did anyone here go to school in Forest Hill or HOP
Post: RE: Did anyone here go to school in forest hill or...
| Yes. Fairlawn Primary and Forest Hill Boys. |
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29-01-2008, 11:38 AM |
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Thread: Did anyone here go to school in Forest Hill or HOP
Post: RE: Did anyone here go to school in forest hill or...
| Went to Fairlawn Primary from 1959 until 1965 and Forest Hill Boys from 1965 until 1970.
Discipline? Oh yes!
At FHB's, detention required you to stay after school and pick up all the litter in... |
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31-01-2008, 04:47 PM |
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Thread: Did anyone here go to school in Forest Hill or HOP
Post: RE: Did anyone here go to school in forest hill or...
| In the 1960's, FHB's had a good all round reputation, so its good to hear about Peter Walsh's continued dedication. Although I understand that in recent years they have amalagamated and hence reduced ... |
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01-02-2008, 11:24 AM |
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Thread: Did anyone here go to school in Forest Hill or HOP
Post: RE: Did anyone here go to school in forest hill or...
| FHB's School. Ok, nice to see that my old house Drake still exists. That means that the two houses now removed are Browning (Bright red ribbon over blazer pocket) and Newton. (Dark red ribbon)
When... |
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01-02-2008, 02:48 PM |
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Thread: Did anyone here go to school in Forest Hill or HOP
Post: RE: Did anyone here go to school in forest hill or...
| [quote=david holtham]
i went to the hill school for girls.47 honor ok road next to a little white bungalow which my father built for 3700 pounds back in 1953.it was opposite some police flats,anyway ... |
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05-02-2008, 04:44 PM |
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Thread: Did anyone here go to school in Forest Hill or HOP
Post: RE: Did anyone here go to school in forest hill or...
| Further to David Holtham's comments about the girls school that used to be at 47 Honor Oak Road SE23, in my subsequent comments about the late Freddie Mills (boxer) who used to take his daughter to th... |
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07-02-2008, 12:59 PM |
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Thread: Did anyone here go to school in Forest Hill or HOP
Post: RE: Did anyone here go to school in forest hill or...
| FHB's school. I was in (Drake House) tutor group D2, tutor master was Ernie Hemmings, house master was A.S.Boone. Mr Ashby, the name rings bells, I think he taught me too. I can recall having a very s... |
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14-02-2008, 11:40 AM |
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Thread: Did anyone here go to school in Forest Hill or HOP
Post: RE: Did anyone here go to school in forest hill or...
| I was at FHB's from 1965 until 1970. Yes, our tutor master, Mr Hemmings taught woodwork. He could often be seen wearing a white lab coat. Mr Ashby could be quite fearsome but really good at History! I... |
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15-02-2008, 09:58 AM |
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Thread: Did anyone here go to school in Forest Hill or HOP
Post: RE: Did anyone here go to school in forest hill or...
| Brian and FHB's School.
I think Mr Haswell was (or became) house master of Shackelton. (Green ribbon on blazer) Yes, old double decker buses taking us to the sports fields for cross country along ... |
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15-02-2008, 04:14 PM |
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Thread: Digital Switchover
Post: RE: Digital Switchover
| You might find the following site useful. If you scroll down the page you will eventually come to a comments section where you can describe your problem and ask for help. You might even find that the ... |
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04-04-2012, 06:23 PM |
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Thread: Direct Debit credit charge?
Post: RE: Direct Debit credit charge?
| Thanks for your response. I recently received literature from the Halifax about buildings and contents cover and they made a point of mentioning that they do not charge for credit when paying by direc... |
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Thread: Does FH Soc want more affordable houses?
Post: RE: Does FH Soc want more affordable houses?
| Using council pension pots to fund more housing? (See link below)
Given that we've just had a review of public sector pensions because they are considered to be unsustainable, could it work?
htt... |
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26-10-2012, 10:19 AM |
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Thread: Dual Carriageways
Post: RE: Dual Carriageways
| I think the short section of Forest Hill road between the end of Wood Vale and the end of Brenchley gardens might now qualify. Islands down the middle and two lanes on each side, which filter into sai... |
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06-02-2014, 12:06 PM |
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Thread: Duffing
Post: RE: Duffing
| I too can identify with many of the activities and pastimes already mentioned here so I guess that makes me a duffer too...
However, since the activities appear to give great pleasure I wonder if ... |
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05-09-2008, 10:31 AM |
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Thread: English Usage
Post: RE: English Usage
| I don't think that this has been mentioned yet - but the one that irritates me is "snuck" - e.g. "I snuck in through the back door". Whatever happened to sneaked? |
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14-07-2011, 10:32 AM |
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Thread: English Usage
Post: RE: English Usage
| I've always known them to be public baths and also tend to think of them as a covered area. I think of a pool as more likely to be open to the elements. A Lido. |
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15-07-2011, 09:35 AM |
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Thread: English Usage
Post: RE: English Usage
| Going forward. This reminds me of "At this point in time" - when "At this point" would suffice. |
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15-07-2011, 11:11 AM |
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Thread: Extend 63 bus route to HOP station
Post: RE: Extend 63 bus route to HOP station
| Yes, Honor Oak station was just along Wood Vale.
I can appreciate why Peckham folk would like it extended, but where would it turn to go back? There's not a lot of space at Honor Oak Park Station ... |
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17-01-2011, 11:41 AM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Photos
Post: RE: Forest Hill Photos
| In the 50's - Sainsburys was at the main traffic lights, with marble counters, cast iron weights and original bacon slicing machine. In those days you could buy a pat of butter. Just under the station... |
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23-06-2010, 10:50 AM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Photos
Post: RE: Forest Hill Photos
| No, Stanstead Picture Palace was not the Capitol. Stanstead Picture Palace opened in Wastdale Road in 1913. Around 1954 it became the Astoria - but it was short lived and closed in 1955. |
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28-06-2010, 10:09 AM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Photos
Post: RE: Forest Hill Photos
| Emmasouthby.
So sorry to hear. I've sent you a PM.
Triangle. |
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01-02-2012, 12:32 AM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Photos
Post: RE: Forest Hill Photos
| Derbybill,
Yes, I also remember the roaster being located in the shop window - it had a very shiny, (chromed?) appearance... and yes, clouds of smoke!!!
Also recall that a bit further up the roa... |
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Thread: Forest Hill School
Post: RE: Forest Hill School
| Yes. I was there during the same period. Potter was head, Stanbury was deputy head - and always off to the Galapogos Islands. He was a fan of Darwin I believe. Six houses then - I was also in Drake h... |
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13-07-2011, 03:43 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill School
Post: RE: Forest Hill School
| Yes, most of the names ring bells - and the cross country running in the woods, off the Sidcup Bypass! I also recall a senior master called Dr Babcock who I think had a reputation for using the cane. ... |
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14-07-2011, 10:07 AM |
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Thread: Forest Hill School
Post: RE: Forest Hill School
| Bill, most of the names you mention (both staff and boys) are ringing bells - I particularly remember a "Murray" in my classes. Do any of the following names ring bells with you? Mick O'Flynn, "Bill" ... |
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04-05-2012, 10:39 AM |
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Thread: Forest Hill School
Post: RE: Forest Hill School
| Hi Bill, I can tell from your descriptions of our classmates that there's not a lot wrong with your memory! Yes, we were definitely in the same class - and we were all "streamed" then weren't we? I un... |
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