Ha, I understand where you're coming from Southlondoner with your use of the word hippies, I think however, for many SE23 readers, 'alternative' may have been a more sensitive word to use. I also however understand where you're coming from when you talk about a serious business.

I think quite a bit of work has been going on behind those blacked out windows (I hope so anyway), and hopefully we'll see quite a transformation once the 'suprise' has been bestowed upon us. Fingers crossed it is something which has a bit of depth, benefits those of us that live in the area, and not just something that satisfies the whims of a few 'alternative' types who are doing it for their own entertainment.

I do agree with Benoit in that it should be good for Honor Oak Park, and hope it is successful; and if so either they stay on using the premises or proove to other potential interested parties what a great spot The Old Bank is for the basic type of service they will be providing.