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by wen
19 Feb 2015 10:19
Forum: Town Cafe
Topic: AirBnB
Replies: 9
Views: 7623

Re: AirBnB

Interesting about how that'll affect airbnb. I'm with Rachael on this - I'd rather HMRC pursues the big tax evaders vs someone renting out a room! Plus there's the rent a room scheme with HMRC which might apply to some of these landlords https://www.gov.uk/rent-room-in-your-home/the-rent-a-room-sche...
by wen
22 Jul 2014 22:16
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Project Zanzibar–creating a venue that’s right for Sydenham
Replies: 70
Views: 42470

Re: Project Zanzibar–creating a venue that’s right for Syden

In the meantime, even though I'm not that close to the club, I have received a letter from Zanzibar dated 20 July apparently from the new operations manager, Terence Reid, who signs by way of Microsoft Word font. I can't scan it right now, but the usual things - club is under new management since en...
by wen
15 Jul 2014 22:09
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Robbery in Peak Hill Avenue
Replies: 7
Views: 5161

Re: Robbery in Peak Hill Avenue

Really sorry to read this, it must have been terrible to return and discover this! Do you know how the burglar(s) got in?
by wen
22 Jun 2014 00:42
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Wooster and Stock - bad experience
Replies: 25
Views: 24502

Re: Wooster and Stock - bad experience

Thanks Annie, we'll try them next. Alywin, yes over-valued. Looking at another similar-sized place they valued for similar, it has been on rightmove for ages now. A friend who is looking in the area at the moment also says that they are the worst for over-valuing (after foxtons). I do think they do...
by wen
14 Jun 2014 20:52
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Open air cinema in CP park bowl
Replies: 1
Views: 2341

Re: Open air cinema in CP park bowl

Thanks for sharing! Fingers crossed for decent weather, would be a fun thing to do :)
by wen
14 Jun 2014 20:42
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: The Windmill has closed down
Replies: 132
Views: 75990

Re: The Windmill has closed down

Mary, do you know whether there's a good alternate pub operator lined up? I know a lot of people did not like the idea of a sainsburys, but it would have attracted an increased footwalk to that stretch of road, which really doesn't need another empty building
by wen
6 Jun 2014 09:36
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Hall Drive
Replies: 26
Views: 15064

Re: Hall Drive

It's quite silly really, it's not as if you were not picking up after your dog!

I also don't get the 'there are children living on this street' comment - apart if your dog was not on a leash and looked about to maul a kid.
by wen
15 May 2014 23:02
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: The Windmill has closed down
Replies: 132
Views: 75990

Re: The Windmill has closed down

Does anyone know what's the latest update on the windmill?
by wen
13 May 2014 21:58
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Sydenham Market - Saturday, 10th May
Replies: 49
Views: 27573

Re: Sydenham Market - Saturday, 10th May

I'll have to chime in as well about the lack of promotion, I wouldn't know it was there without this forum. Something at both exits from the station would help, especially if these markets are going to be monthly. It's very easy to not even see the venner sq market if you use the spring hill exit on...
by wen
10 May 2014 09:56
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Hideous new addition to Sydenham. I pay not.
Replies: 66
Views: 49631

Re: Hideous new addition to Sydenham. I pay not.

Great! Shall try to pop by after work :D
by wen
7 May 2014 11:28
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Exciting new kirkdale developments?
Replies: 26
Views: 19277

Re: Exciting new kirkdale developments?

Thought to add these here instead of the pop up thread - was going past 161 Kirkdale yesterday, and there's a new note from Belinda & Charles about opening a cafe with coffee, wines and craft beers. Included photos below, apologies for poor quality, was trying not to seem too suspicious taking p...
by wen
22 Apr 2014 21:30
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Exciting new kirkdale developments?
Replies: 26
Views: 19277

Re: Exciting new kirkdale developments?

Very exciting news! I agree with Kirkdalian, would be happy to see all those empty shops in use :)
by wen
4 Apr 2014 18:18
Forum: Town Cafe
Topic: Have I gone mental?
Replies: 2
Views: 2426

Re: Have I gone mental?

Not going mad, saw it being painted on Wednesday too, and it was halfway done yesterday :) Was it something that started with "Welcome to..."?
by wen
28 Mar 2014 01:08
Forum: Town Cafe
Topic: Sydenham welcomes Tattoo Shop
Replies: 6
Views: 6164

Re: Sydenham welcomes Tattoo Shop

I don't have tattoos either, but sister and friends do :) I like seeing the addition of the tattoo shop to that side of Kirkdale, very nice signage and the glass view gives a lovely glimpse of the art hanging inside. Good luck to Rob and everyone else involved in the business!
by wen
21 Mar 2014 11:23
Forum: Town Asylum
Topic: Adverts
Replies: 8
Views: 9124

Re: Adverts

Same here, I use adblock on chrome, and always am surprised when I see ads on the forum when checking it on my phone!

Strangely, ads for me on work pc is about emigrating to Canada :lol: and less strangely about donating to Médecins Sans Frontières.
by wen
13 Mar 2014 11:37
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Project Zanzibar–creating a venue that’s right for Sydenham
Replies: 70
Views: 42470

Re: Project Zanzibar–creating a venue that’s right for Syden

This sounds great, there's so much potential for how the place could be developed to both profit the owner and also serve the community! Will definitely keep an eye on this. In terms of the license review, the recommendation from the paperwork available for the meeting is to reduce the operating hou...
by wen
11 Mar 2014 21:08
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: A chocolate shop for Sydenham?
Replies: 9
Views: 6491

Re: A chocolate shop for Sydenham?

Great idea indeed, it would be amazing if they could relocate to Sydenham and find a living and working place here!
by wen
7 Mar 2014 21:45
Forum: Town Cafe
Topic: Conservation area query
Replies: 12
Views: 9783

Re: Conservation area query

#Ihatepurelake and the state in which they've left the Greyhound in Sydenham. What's the point of conservation area if this is allowed?? Thanks for the confirmation marymck. JT123, thanks for the details, ideally would want to do this myself instead of paying yet someone else! I'll contact you by PM...
by wen
7 Mar 2014 21:39
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Recommended electrician?
Replies: 5
Views: 13028

Re: Recommended electrician?

Also have to chime in for Zac Campbell, recommendation I found from Janeco in an earlier thread. Would highly recommend, he's finishing some work at my flat (moving sockets in rooms, new light switch for bathroom vs ceiling cord) and very happy with his advice, work and calls to check whenever somet...
by wen
26 Feb 2014 00:20
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Zanzibar Licence Review
Replies: 86
Views: 46065

Re: Zanzibar Licence Review

I wonder how many people know about the hearing on the 19th? Was there any notice/letter distributed at the houses most likely to be affected by the club? Or is it just by word of mouth and whoever is checking the forum? Is there a possibility of something like that to be organised - distribution of...