Its mind boggling that some narrow minded people on this forum would actually moan about an empty premises being occupied by an original, independent, community minded business like Canvas and Cream. In one breath there is talk about empty premises needing to be occupied but then in the next, the business owners who put their faith in Forest Hill as a good place to set up their business venture are criticised for the price of their tea and cake!?

VARIETY is the key to any successful and bustling town centre and VARIETY is what we are now finally getting. There are now places to eat, drink and be merry for ALL price ranges and tastes so what is the point in moaning about one particular business when it doesnt suit YOUR particular taste. Furthermore, I would welcome any good publicity for Forest Hill such as the type we have seen recently with Nigella-gate. The point is that Forest Hill is now attracting attention from the wider world whilst still managing to offer great ammenities for the entire spectrum of the local community. This is a GREAT thing.

If Canvas and Cream is too expensive for you Roz, then go somewhere else. There are plenty of us who will use it and enjoy spending what spare pennies we have in enjoying a great new addition to the town centre.