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- 20 May 2019 21:01
- Forum: Town Hall
- Topic: Moving to Sydenham
- Replies: 53
- Views: 63137
Re: Moving to Sydenham
As one who lives in that part of Kent House Rd which has a Beckenham (BR3) postcode, I would point out a couple of things. 1 That part used to be in Beckenham Municipal Borough, not Penge Urban District until 1965 when the London Boroughs were created and the two were merged. 2 Distance between our ...
- 2 May 2019 19:43
- Forum: Town Hall
- Topic: where are our closest bluebell woods??
- Replies: 7
- Views: 9063
where are our closest bluebell woods??
As the title says, I'm feeling the need to revel in nature's beauty and wondered where our nearest bluebell woods might be - can anyone recommend any? Happy to drive or travel by train.
- 4 Apr 2019 06:58
- Forum: Town Hall
- Topic: Shackleton Play - Local Hero!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3108
Re: Shackleton Play - Local Hero!
Shackleton lived in Sydenham. In Westwood Hill:
- 2 Apr 2019 12:26
- Forum: Town Cafe
- Topic: Best Breakfast in Sydenham
- Replies: 17
- Views: 24420
Re: Best Breakfast in Sydenham
On The Hoof is the place! Quality ingredients - including sausages. Excellent coffee, nice vibe, lovely staff. It's maybe a little more expensive than Dilz and Chef's Delight, but you get what you pay for. People also recommend the veggie breakfast, though I've not tried it myself! Try it! Great ide...
- 6 Mar 2019 12:41
- Forum: Town Hall
- Topic: Laptop disposal
- Replies: 21
- Views: 21185
Re: Laptop disposal
No, the library doesn't recycle laptops any more - unless they are still operating.
It now costs them money to dispose of them, so no good.
Go to Currys/PC World.
It now costs them money to dispose of them, so no good.
Go to Currys/PC World.
- 30 Jan 2019 07:58
- Forum: Town Cafe
- Topic: Book Share for Sydenham?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7912
Re: Book Share for Sydenham?
I was visiting a friend in Durban road, Beckenham and saw that a house had one of these on the pavement side of the front garden, presumably run by the house owner. Thought it a wonderful idea. So they don't have to be in stations. In fact, my local station, Kent House, had a book shelf like this in...
- 19 Jan 2019 16:54
- Forum: Town Hall
- Topic: Current state of the property market in Sydenham
- Replies: 58
- Views: 66382
Re: Current state of the property market in Sydenham
The doldrums are caused by the unknown effects that Brexit will have on the market. It is impossible to predict what the effects will be, but few are anticipating many price increases after Brexit. Many are expecting a fall in prices, perhaps as much as 30%. That would give many opportunities for fi...
- 15 Jan 2019 13:53
- Forum: Town Hall
- Topic: Stupid new 4 way lights in Sydenham at Mayow junction
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3977
Re: Stupid new 4 way lights in Sydenham at Mayow junction
What I was trying to say, is that the lights are totally unnecessary IMO - traffic can get past the roadworks area on all four approaches.
And as Parker says, they're causing huge delays
And as Parker says, they're causing huge delays
- 15 Jan 2019 13:15
- Forum: Town Hall
- Topic: Stupid new 4 way lights in Sydenham at Mayow junction
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3977
Stupid new 4 way lights in Sydenham at Mayow junction
What is the point of these? As far as I can see, in spite of the coned off areas, vehicles can still pass both ways on all 4 roads (Sydenham/Girton/Mayow).
It's causing huge delays and (presumably) massive pollution in the area.
Anyone know who's responsible?
It's causing huge delays and (presumably) massive pollution in the area.
Anyone know who's responsible?
- 13 Jan 2019 09:30
- Forum: Town Hall
- Topic: zigghy coffea shop
- Replies: 21
- Views: 21206
Re: zigghy coffea shop
I'm not sure what you mean by "suitable" in this context, but if you mean a fair price, yes I think it is. It would be more in most similar places, in my experience.
More important - did they taste good?
More important - did they taste good?
- 5 Jan 2019 08:43
- Forum: Town Asylum
- Topic: Who chose
- Replies: 18
- Views: 20560
Re: Who chose
One way is:I have no idea how I would put an image in my post
On the Imgur site [imgur.com], under New post, click on 'upload image' then select and upload your image(s).
Under the 'Share this Image' header copy the BB Code(forums) text and paste it into your STF message.
- 18 Dec 2018 13:19
- Forum: Town Hall
- Topic: zigghy coffea shop
- Replies: 21
- Views: 21206
Re: zigghy coffea shop
This coffee shop is now OPEN! Please support this new business if you can.
- 11 Dec 2018 10:34
- Forum: Town Hall
- Topic: Trains to Sydenham and Forest Hill on New Years Eve
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7321
Re: Trains to Sydenham and Forest Hill on New Years Eve
Cutting those services seems very unreasonable of TFL. Have they given any reason?
- 11 Dec 2018 10:15
- Forum: Town Hall
- Topic: Our Lady & St Philip Neri Infants Building for Sale
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4793
Re: Our Lady & St Philip Neri for Sale
Ah yes, the former infant department. Your heading is a little misleading.
- 1 Dec 2018 16:32
- Forum: Town Cafe
- Topic: Sticky music thread
- Replies: 285
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- 26 Nov 2018 21:25
- Forum: Wanted
- Topic: Watch Repairs
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4943
Re: Watch Repairs
Solitaire jewellers in Penge seem pretty good - they sorted a Granddaughter clock we inherited which wasn't working. They may send specialist work away to be fixed. Pleasant people though. Between Greggs and Superdrug.
- 23 Nov 2018 20:15
- Forum: Wanted
- Topic: Wooden Flooring company
- Replies: 3
- Views: 7046
Re: Wooden Flooring company
The recommedations for EJ Carpets of 1-5 Perry Vale, Forest Hill, London SE23 2NE on google are excellent.
They do wooden floors, carpets and karndean floors
ejcarpets.co.uk
020 8699 9300
They do wooden floors, carpets and karndean floors
ejcarpets.co.uk
020 8699 9300
- 21 Nov 2018 10:24
- Forum: Town Hall
- Topic: Worst local transport journeys?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 48301
Re: Worst local transport journeys?
There was a plan also to move the station up (or should it be down?!) to the giant Sainsbury's. Anyway, either idea would be a big improvement on the present siting of Lower Sydenham. I don't think there's any likelihood of the widening of the bridge over Southend Lane. It doesn't fit with the polic...
- 15 Nov 2018 07:53
- Forum: Town Hall
- Topic: Worst local transport journeys?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 48301
Re: Worst local transport journeys?
yes, the horror that is Canada Water...
- 14 Nov 2018 10:11
- Forum: Town Hall
- Topic: Worst local transport journeys?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 48301
Worst local transport journeys?
Inspired by a thread on the ED forum what's the worst localish journey by public transport? Not bad one-off journeys (hello, Southern), weather-related (Boris sauna-bus) or redevelopment (London Bridge 2013 to 2017 inclusive and still having flashbacks), but journeys that are awful in their own righ...