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by Robin Orton
3 Jan 2022 17:18
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Peace on Earth
Replies: 1
Views: 1460

Re: Peace on Earth

Good thought.
by Robin Orton
8 Oct 2021 17:12
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Covid Vaccine - Third Booster Jab
Replies: 45
Views: 31200

Re: Covid Vaccine - Third Booster Jab

We had our booster jabs at Sydenham Green yesterday. Just as efficient and stress-free as last time. The volunteer stewards do a great job. They even brought out a chair for me to sit on while we were waiting to be called inside.
by Robin Orton
8 Oct 2021 11:23
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Petrol station
Replies: 15
Views: 7642

Re: Petrol station

I filled up my almost empty tank with unleaded just now at the BP garage in Kirkdale, just above Cobb's Corner. No queues, plenty of pumps free.
by Robin Orton
4 Oct 2021 10:36
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Covid Vaccine - Third Booster Jab
Replies: 45
Views: 31200

Re: Covid Vaccine - Third Booster Jab

We were invited separately by Wells Park practice to have a flu jab, but in fact got one (without queuing) at Perfucare pharmacy. Have now been invited to book appointments for Covid booster jabs at Sydenham Green. Ours is on Thursday. But will we have enough petrol in the tank to get us there? (Yes...
by Robin Orton
5 Aug 2021 15:57
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Masks after 19th
Replies: 29
Views: 20423

Re: Masks after 19th

Me too, for similar reasons. I detached and lost a pair of expensive hearing aids (insured fortunately) whilst struggling with a behind-the-ears mask. But I keep my behind-the-head version in my pocket which I vaguely assume, perhaps wrongly, is more hygienic than leaving it round my neck
by Robin Orton
10 Jul 2021 08:14
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Masks after 19th
Replies: 29
Views: 20423

Re: Masks after 19th

Splendid. It's that sort of rugged individualism that has made this nation what it is.
by Robin Orton
8 Jul 2021 11:20
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Masks after 19th
Replies: 29
Views: 20423

Re: Masks after 19th

I shall certainly do so on public transport and in shops if they are crowded.
by Robin Orton
9 Jun 2021 15:22
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: St Philip Neri school: Archdiocese appeals planning enforcement order
Replies: 194
Views: 177717

Re: St Philip Neri school: Archdiocese appeals planning enforcement order

...it it is absolutely certain that the decision will have a terrible effect on the families who have trusted their children's education to the Archdiocese. Don't understand this. What will the 'terrible effect' be? Perhaps someone could remind those of us who haven't followed this in detail whethe...
by Robin Orton
9 Jun 2021 10:53
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Boundary commission - Sydenham to combine with Dulwich
Replies: 11
Views: 7220

Re: Boundary commission - Sydenham to combine with Dulwich

We're only just over the hill from Dulwich. ('Dulwich borders' is what we shall tell the estate agent.) So quite happy with this. (I think it' s the same proposal that the Boundary Commission made on the last round, which was never implemented.)
by Robin Orton
26 May 2021 10:58
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: St Philip Neri school: Archdiocese appeals planning enforcement order
Replies: 194
Views: 177717

Re: St Philip Neri school: Archdiocese appeals planning enforcement order

Good, thanks. I'm sure this is the letter I heard about. I'm a bit clearer now.
by Robin Orton
25 May 2021 19:58
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: St Philip Neri school: Archdiocese appeals planning enforcement order
Replies: 194
Views: 177717

Re: St Philip Neri school: Archdiocese appeals planning enforcement order

I don't know the details of the parents' concerns, I'm only reporting what I've heard at third or fourth hand. I gather the head teacher has written to parents seeking to reassure them, but I haven't seen the letter. Perhaps someone on this forum has seen it?
by Robin Orton
25 May 2021 16:20
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: St Philip Neri school: Archdiocese appeals planning enforcement order
Replies: 194
Views: 177717

Re: St Philip Neri school: Archdiocese appeals planning enforcement order

I hear that there is a lot of anxiety among parents about recent developments. They are worried about the potential disruption to their children's education. Where has the suggestion of a 'decant' to The Bridge come from? Would the parents find it acceptable?
by Robin Orton
23 Apr 2021 13:49
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Forest Hill Pools
Replies: 8
Views: 5721

Re: Forest Hill Pools

I've got mixed feelings about the new times - not being a morning person, 9.00 was always a bit early for me - but I agree it would have been nice at any rate to have had an explanation for the change.
by Robin Orton
16 Apr 2021 13:38
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Forest Hill Pools
Replies: 8
Views: 5721

Re: Forest Hill Pools

Called at pools this morning. Helpful young woman on desk sorted us out. Apparently there is a not very prominent thing on the app or the website that, if you click it, enables you to register for free (concessionary) membership; she did it for me on my phone, so unfortunately I wasn’t able to see e...
by Robin Orton
15 Apr 2021 17:26
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Forest Hill Pools
Replies: 8
Views: 5721

Re: Forest Hill Pools

My wife and I have had exactly the same problems. Attempts to get advice from Better, via online enquiry forms and telephone, have failed. Our current plan is to call in at the pools, possibly tomorrow, to see whether we can find a helpful real person.
by Robin Orton
4 Apr 2021 08:33
Forum: Town Cafe
Topic: Sticky music thread
Replies: 285
Views: 528852

Re: Sticky music thread

Alleluia, alleluia, Christus resurrexit de sepulcro, alleluia.

A happy Easter to everyone.

by Robin Orton
3 Apr 2021 14:18
Forum: Town Cafe
Topic: Sticky music thread
Replies: 285
Views: 528852

Re: Sticky music thread

Soon be Easter! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUBF7kNVlbY When the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of James and Salome had bought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint Jesus. Alleluia. And very early in the morning on the first day after the Sabbath they came unto the ...
by Robin Orton
30 Mar 2021 17:14
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Wells Park practice and Covid vaccinations
Replies: 17
Views: 14046

Re: Wells Park practice and Covid vaccinations

My wife's and my first jab was Pfizer, so am expecting the second one will be too.
by Robin Orton
27 Mar 2021 17:09
Forum: Town Cafe
Topic: Sticky music thread
Replies: 285
Views: 528852

Re: Sticky music thread

Happy Palm Sunday!




The Hebrew children
bearing olive branches,
went forth to meet the Lord,
crying out, and saying,
Hosanna in the highest