Sydenham Town Forum

Yeah - I missed my train because I had to walk around the park, which was all taped off. Nothing on the BBC news, but I'll see if my friends (who live 2 doors over) heard anything.

Police tape = murder, non?

SE20 Cycles is the name of the little shop in Penge, on Maple Street. I recently bought a bike from them, and my husband had his bike serviced. It's one of those rare, fantastic local shops where you get to know the owner (Winston). He puts loads back into the community, doing childrens bike clubs e...

Bensonby - I'd say that was true for those that you see in the gym, reading a magazine and watching the TV, while slowly peddling away on a stationary bike!! They should have just stayed home! For me, however, I won't go jogging alone after dark - so it's a safe place for me to go. I also don't have...

We did end up checking out the Crystal Palace Sports Centre a few weeks ago, and just like yay!gosydenham!, we wandered around for ages trying to find it. With the construction going on there, they don't make it very clear where you're supposed to go!! We FINALLY found the temporary gym building nex...

Thanks for the suggestions everyone! And thanks, leenewham, but I need a small frame (bordering on 'youth' sized) as I'm a bit of a shorty! But I'll go check out the East Dulwich forums and the Halfords in Brixton - sounds like they could be good bets! Chazza - I've tried rollerblades. No one would ...

Hi everyone! My 25 minute walk to Penge East in the morning is becoming tiresome.... so I'm thinking of cycling to the station. I don't want to spend hundreds on a new bike, but I don't want an old clunker either. Does anyone know of anywhere around here that sells second hand bikes? I'm a bit nervo...

Has anyone tried the National Sports Centre in Crystal Palace Park? I'm thinking of joining it, as it seems really reasonably priced, and has all kinds of facilities, including a rock climbing wall! (I haven't actually seen it yet though). It's about a 20 minute walk though from where I am, so it's ...

Hi everyone! We just moved to Sydenham this weekend - hurrah! Loving it so far. BUT - we both have to go to work tomorrow morning, and the whole Oyster thing is really confusing me! I need a zone 1-4 (going from Penge East to Brixton to Oxford Circus), and my husband needs a zone 3-5 (going from Syd...