Sydenham Town Forum

The council pointed me to the New Cross centre - but its a bit of a faff, nevermind the petrol!

Anyone know anywhere more local?

Ta!

I've just had a very interesting reply from Southern about the gates. Apologies if I'm repeating what people already know. Here it is in full: Thank you for e-mail addressed to my Managing Director, Chris Burchell, about the proposed cessation of unsupervised access through the side gates at Forest ...

Thought I'd pass on a tip for a builder / decorator I found through ratedpeople.com: Company is International Builders, contact name is Anthony on 07846 486188. They're based in Catford. They do most general building work. They've just removed and fitted my old living room ceiling & were the onl...

My living room ceiling needs repairing, either new boards (lots of mess) or boards over the existing ceiling. I understand its about 2 days work.

Can anyone recommend a reasonably priced builder or handyman - I've been let down twice now & am getting a bit frustrated with it all!

thanks Eagle & mosy - the belt does indeed look snapped so it looks like a shiny new one may be on the cards, although I will check out webforums first....

thank you both for your helpful advice!

My hp psc 2179 all-in-one printer, scanner & copier has just broken. The bit which whizzes along when photocopying has jammed & there's a rather suspicious looking belt that's detached itself.

Anyone know where I could get it repaired?

I recommend F Bull and sons. I found them recommended elsewhere on this forum a couple of years ago & they have been fantastic. Friendly, reliable and incredibly cost effective. Unit 5 Abbey Trading Estate, Bell Green Lane, London, SE26 5TW, 020-8659-9979 They've changed oil for under £20, polis...

Thanks Simon.

I've already used Amphlett Lissimore for another transaction....anyone any other recommendations...?

I'm looking for a sensible, professional solicitor to do the conveyancing on the sale of my flat.

Can anyone recommend someone local?

Sydenham seems pretty safe to me - I've never had any problems at all walking to & from the station at night or getting on & off buses. One thing that does set Sydenham apart from other places I've lived, is that it has a strong community feel. This really does make me feel safer when I'm ou...

Thanks everyone, I tried Proctors and they do seem good. They're also offered me a very good rate!

I have no water this morning (I live on Kirkdale) and Thames Water say this is because of work on Crystal Palace Parade on the mains.

Seems a bit far away to me to be the cause, but they seem to be certain. Is it just me...?

Has anyone advice on good estate agents in Forest Hill/Sydenham?

I'm looking to sell my flat soon & would welcome all thoughts & recommendations.

Can anyone help?

The Dolphin is lovely & everything, and it's made a huge difference to that part of sydenham road.

Trouble is, like the Dartmouth Arms, its got very few veggie options & the wine is sooo expensive.

It's a real, real shame, as I'd like to like it more.....If you see what I mean...

Isn't the real issue that we all want Sydenham Road to offer a good mix of shops, bars & cafes? A place we all want to visit & bring our friends to. I'd like to know how we're going to make this happen. Having read all these well written postings (which seem to me to be entirely fair), I was...

There are also 2 recycling places I know of, one outside Forest Hill Pools, the other on Westwood Hill (near the junction with Longton Ave.)

Might make it easier to find things. Might be tricky to decide what's a serious issue & what's banter though....

Fishcox, I meant Cafe Jeera which is a little bit further along Dartmouth Road. It's great.

See my review at http://forum.sydenham.org.uk/viewtopic.php?t=174

Cafe Jeera on Dartmouth Road do excellent curries, the food's fresh & very tasty & reasonably priced. The staff are friendly too. Best of all the food's consistently good. Their vegetable rice is the best I've ever tasted!

There's a fantastic very small curry house on Dartmouth Road (not sure if we're allowed to name local businesses, so I won't) sufficice to say it's well worth the extra few mins walk. You might also like to join the Sydenham Society see www.sydenhamsociety.com it's very cheap & you get 4 newslet...