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by coll
6 Oct 2021 14:16
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Fence post replace and repair
Replies: 0
Views: 1709

Fence post replace and repair

Hello,
I was looking for someone who can replace the posts on my back fence. The panels are fine but the gravel boards and posts need to be renewed.
Thanks in advnce.
by coll
10 Apr 2021 14:06
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Consultation on Proposal to Close Silverdale/Bishopsthorpe Road to traffic
Replies: 132
Views: 230938

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

It has been said before but nothing seems to be being done about it. There is a guy who lives in the flats at the end of Bishopsthorpe who seems to be in the business of fixing cars. He was ordered to remove the vehicles several years ago. Now he's taken the opportunity to dump at least 10 cars and ...
by coll
22 Mar 2021 14:28
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Covid Vaccination- Sydenham Green Group Practice
Replies: 23
Views: 21665

Re: Covid Vaccination- Sydenham Green Group Practice

My partner got a notification that he had to go to St.Thomas' for his jab. I had mine at Sydenham Green. I called many many times on his behalf. When I finally did get through I was snapped at by the person. I've had dealings with this person before so I am not surprised by the harshness. I was told...
by coll
19 Nov 2020 11:52
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Consultation on Proposal to Close Silverdale/Bishopsthorpe Road to traffic
Replies: 132
Views: 230938

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

I wanted to bump this up. I have noticed that the man whom, several years ago, was running his automobile repair business on Bishopsthopre road is back. His operation was shut down, but now he has seized on the opportunity of the blocked road to open up shop on the street again. There are no less th...
by coll
18 Jun 2020 07:56
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Consultation on Proposal to Close Silverdale/Bishopsthorpe Road to traffic
Replies: 132
Views: 230938

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

The road is now closed. This seems so arbitrary and spontaneous. Perhaps it will lower the amount of traffic on the road that a local counseller lives on? I have also noticed that the man who was running his car repair business on Bishopsthorpe and Silverdale has begun to leave loads of cars and van...
by coll
31 Mar 2020 13:22
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Home deliveries
Replies: 13
Views: 14289

Re: Home deliveries

Hello, I tried to place an order. My addition seems different than the website. I tired to order £60 worth of products. At check out it came up as £165. Then said certain items were out of stock.
by coll
24 Oct 2019 15:27
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: What’s going on at x?
Replies: 23
Views: 28945

Re: What’s going on at x?

Today I noticed that the former Calabash of Culture has had the old shopfront knocked out and modern glass windows put in. Is this not part of the conservation area? It was a nice old shop front and now gone. Anyone know what's going in there?
by coll
25 Jul 2019 16:34
Forum: Wanted
Topic: advice about wasp nest
Replies: 3
Views: 5262

advice about wasp nest

Hello, I was cleaning some ivy in my garden and disturbed what I suspect is a wasp nest. Its a hole in the ground where there is a lot of activity. I was bitten - not stung by one and another got my dog. I don't like the idea of having them exterminated. My understanding is that they do pollenate pl...
by coll
17 Sep 2018 12:38
Forum: Town Cafe
Topic: Kennel
Replies: 2
Views: 5044

Re: Kennel

Hello,
I can recommend our dog sitter Lewis. He stays at the house with our dogs when we go away. He is very dedicated, professional and loves dogs. If you like I can give you his number
by coll
14 Sep 2018 21:52
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Should Mayo Road have controlled parking?
Replies: 24
Views: 23223

Re: Should Mayo Road have controlled parking?

The relevant people have been notified repeatedly about this guy. Nothing has ever been done.
by coll
13 Sep 2018 05:51
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Should Mayo Road have controlled parking?
Replies: 24
Views: 23223

Re: Should Mayo Road have controlled parking?

I have noticed over the past few months that Enterprise rental has been parking large amounts of their cars along Mayow as well as in the Thorpes. There are Vans, Zip Cars and standard rental cars with with the 'E' emblem on the back of the car lined up along the road. Is this legal? There is also t...
by coll
6 Oct 2017 12:28
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: RUMOURS: CINEMA AND NANDOS COMING TO SYDENHAM
Replies: 515
Views: 541900

Re: sticky: RUMOURS: CINEMA AND NANDOS COMING TO SYDENHAM

Apparently the owners are going to be selling food. I hear it will be Jamaican
by coll
5 Oct 2017 16:52
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: RUMOURS: CINEMA AND NANDOS COMING TO SYDENHAM
Replies: 515
Views: 541900

Re: sticky: RUMOURS: CINEMA AND NANDOS COMING TO SYDENHAM

I am curious about all the discussion around positive and negative aspects of Nando’s going in this area. Yet, I see that the space next to Trattoria Raffaele is having a change of use. It appears that some fast food venue is being cobbled together in a space that seems to change its business annual...
by coll
24 Aug 2017 07:25
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: PFC Penge Food Centre Sydenham Road
Replies: 54
Views: 55838

Re: PFC Penge Food Centre Sydenham Road

I love the place but agree there is always something odd with pricing. Plus the staff seem misrable/angry. I have also noticed that they will charge for a carrier bag. From what I understand smaller businesses aren't meant to be charging. I asked once just after the policy came in about 5p bags. The...
by coll
19 Jul 2017 08:39
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Parking problems
Replies: 165
Views: 101174

Re: Parking problems

I wanted to bump this up as I don't know if this is relevant here or elsewhere. There is a man who lives on the corner of Bishopsthorpe and Silverdale in the block of flats. For the past year he seems to be running his car repair/tyre or towing business on the actual street. He has a white two truck...
by coll
7 Jul 2017 18:27
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Squatters?
Replies: 13
Views: 11439

Re: Squatters?

I was just going to post about this. I past just a moment ago. There is a tent set up, a VERY large amount of cider and what looks like to contents of a moving van that have been dumped there. Its always something new and interesting here is SE26! :lol:
by coll
2 May 2017 12:08
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Parking problems
Replies: 165
Views: 101174

Re: Parking problems

I wanted to bump this thread back up. I have noticed that the parking issues are increasing in the area - as if that were possible. Today I watched as 4 brand new cars drove out of the Audi place into the Thorpes. They all parked and left. This is not new. Enterprise car rental also leaves several o...
by coll
22 Apr 2017 09:01
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: The Alexandra
Replies: 20
Views: 19153

Re: The Alexandra

We went last week. Meh! It will be interesting to see how it does when it is has been up and running for a while. Strange 'decour' choices. Particularly the odd sideboard when you walk in with 'nick-nacks' on it. The built in seating is interesting but can't see it ageing well. Also WHAT was the poi...
by coll
13 Apr 2017 14:28
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Sydenham Green Group Practice
Replies: 9
Views: 9130

Sydenham Green Group Practice

Hello, Has anyone here had trouble getting in to see a Dr or Nurse Practitioner at Sydenham Green? It use to be such a great practice but in the past 3 years it seems practically impossible to get in to see anyone. I have 4 prescriptions that need to be reviewed and put on repeat. I gave up trying t...
by coll
31 Mar 2017 20:19
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Istanbul 'supermarket'
Replies: 21
Views: 25369

Re: Istanbul 'supermarket'

I'm laughing as I write this (possibly crying a bit too). I decided to go to Bob's Wines tonight on my way home. I figured after the events as Istanbul I could redress the balance by giving them my business - as it should have been in the first place. I'm happy to give them my money as I think they ...