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by sparticus
4 Jul 2022 14:03
Forum: Town Cafe
Topic: Washing machine repair
Replies: 2
Views: 1685

Washing machine repair

Hi. Recommendations for washing machine repair please.
by sparticus
29 Aug 2021 14:08
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Blackbird Bakery
Replies: 21
Views: 21501

Re: Blackbird Bakery

I see that there is a planning notice affixed to the old Slatters premises notifying an application to build six flats and the construction of a mezzanine floor. Their website says that they still supply cakes but no longer bespoke ones. I assume the manufacture has been outsourced. I never quite un...
by sparticus
23 Apr 2021 11:09
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Forest Hill Pools
Replies: 8
Views: 5984

Re: Forest Hill Pools

I went in to Forest Hill Pools this morning and a very helpful young man on the desk sorted my app out for me. Apparently the link to upload supporting documents for free swimming for the elderly doesn’t work but he sorted it out anyway. Rather disappointed that he didn’t ask for evidence himself! B...
by sparticus
15 Apr 2021 22:40
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Forest Hill Pools
Replies: 8
Views: 5984

Re: Forest Hill Pools

Good luck. Do let us know how you get on.
by sparticus
15 Apr 2021 16:42
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Forest Hill Pools
Replies: 8
Views: 5984

Forest Hill Pools

Has anyone lease had problems with negotiating the website or app for booking sessions at Forest Hill pools now run by “Better”, the new operator? I thought I was reasonably IT savvy but I’m absolutely defeated. I can’t find any way of registering my entitlement to free swimming, the best exercise b...
by sparticus
10 Jul 2020 17:17
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Consultation on Proposal to Close Silverdale/Bishopsthorpe Road to traffic
Replies: 132
Views: 230596

Re: Consultation on Proposal to Close Silverdale/Bishopsthorpe Road to traffic

I live on a road in the Thorpes. In my road there a number of owner-occupied houses, quite a lot of flat conversions, some of which are tenanted, some owner-occupied; and a surprising number of houses maintained by by Lewisham council presumably either owned or leased and sub-let. In other words, th...
by sparticus
25 Apr 2020 11:54
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: PFC Penge Food Centre Sydenham Road
Replies: 54
Views: 55778

Re: PFC Penge Food Centre Sydenham Road

We’ve been getting deliveries from Fresh & Fruity/Billings for three weeks now. One of the things that makes self-isolating bearable. I gather they are pretty busy when they are open, so a big cheer to Mera and her family/staff for doing this, and the volunteer delivery people as well. As for PF...
by sparticus
24 Nov 2019 09:33
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Dog friendly cafes in Sydenham or Forest Hill
Replies: 3
Views: 5050

Re: Dog friendly cafes in Sydenham or Forest Hill

Went to Archie Parker with the mutt as per recommendation. Lovely! Warm welcome from the staff and a tasty sandwich, and excellent coffee. (Brown & Green are let down by their execrable coffee)
by sparticus
13 Nov 2019 12:03
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Dog friendly cafes in Sydenham or Forest Hill
Replies: 3
Views: 5050

Dog friendly cafes in Sydenham or Forest Hill

Apart from Brown and Green’s in Mayow Park and local pubs, are any of the local cafes/greasy spoons dog- friendly?
by sparticus
27 Jul 2019 13:56
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Forest Hill Pools
Replies: 7
Views: 6785

Forest Hill Pools

Forest Hill Pools are looking increasingly neglected, with the external access litter-strewn and internally paint flaking off the ceiling in the reception area, the changing rooms and loos on the first floor closed with no sign of the promised “upgrading” works and the ground floor changing rooms an...
by sparticus
22 Jul 2019 07:27
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: The Drowning Place - Beckenham Place Park
Replies: 89
Views: 87888

Re: The Drowning Place - Beckenham Place Park

As in Swallows and Amazons- “Better drowned than duffers; if not duffers won’t drown!”
by sparticus
31 May 2019 20:12
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Aeroplane sky trails
Replies: 15
Views: 13655

Re: Aeroplane sky trails

Interesting sight over Mayow Park this afternoon. 3 or 4 Chinooks followed by at least 6 single- rotor helicopters. Not in typical British livery- US Maine Corps? Maybe because of a certain visitor next week?
by sparticus
31 May 2019 14:28
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: DRAGONFLY YOGA SYDENHAM OPENING
Replies: 9
Views: 10220

Re: DRAGONFLY YOGA SYDENHAM OPENING

Whatever the merits or otherwise of this business, I agree that the sign is far too big and intrusive and really detracts from what was the best new building on the High Street.
by sparticus
16 Feb 2019 17:03
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Supreme Fish Bar
Replies: 39
Views: 37839

Re: Supreme Fish Bar

Had fish 'n chips from there on Friday night. Pretty much back to the high standard maintained by the previous management. The power of social media and the willingness of the current owners to listen to feedback seems to have done the job!
by sparticus
9 Feb 2019 14:54
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Bakerloo Line Extension
Replies: 57
Views: 58847

Re: Bakerloo Line Extension

Yep, and a pain in the ass losing direct Charing X services has been ever since. Because we all wanted to go to Whitechapel A matter of personal preference- I much prefer having direct trains to Whitechapel, Shoreditch and Highbury and don't miss the direct Charing Cross service at all. But of cour...
by sparticus
30 Jan 2019 09:45
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Supreme Fish Bar
Replies: 39
Views: 37839

Re: Supreme Fish Bar

Another long-standing fan of Supreme fish 'n chip shop. Went there last Friday. Very disappointed. Might have to trek up to Penge East in future, though I never thought their offering was as good as Supreme.
by sparticus
12 Jan 2019 08:41
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Ella Kissi-Debrah - A Very Sad Death & a Welcome Reversal
Replies: 6
Views: 11369

Re: Ella Kissi-Debrah - A Very Sad Death & a Welcome Reversal

Ella’s mum is reliant on public support to fund this case. You can donate to her legal costs here:
https://www.crowdjustice.com/case/airpollution/
by sparticus
5 Sep 2018 06:41
Forum: Town Cafe
Topic: Kennel
Replies: 2
Views: 5038

Kennel

I need to find a couple of nights accommodation for the dog at the end of September. Any recommendations for either kennels or overnight dog minders please.
by sparticus
26 Aug 2018 12:46
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Floor sanding
Replies: 0
Views: 3366

Floor sanding

Can anyone recommend a company to sand a couple of bedroom floors. Not machine hire- I've done it myself but m knees aren't up to it anymore. I want to pay someone to do it for me!