Hi Alice,
Yes, definitely! Our next meeting is Wednesday 27th November at about 7.30/8.0 in the Golden Lion. We're reading Exit West by Mohsin Hamid. It's available in libraries and on Amazon second hand for not very much.
Will you be able to make that date?
Mike
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- 11 Nov 2019 11:02
- Forum: Town Hall
- Topic: Sydenham book club needs new members
- Replies: 59
- Views: 38243
- 24 Sep 2019 12:08
- Forum: Town Cafe
- Topic: Replacing windows
- Replies: 16
- Views: 9108
Re: Replacing windows
My advice would be to replace with the sash windows. We had 60s style double-glazed in our Victorian property, which were useless in hot weather. Then a few years ago we replaced them with double-glazed wooden sash windows, which make the house look MUCH better. Even better, they've enabled us to co...
- 20 Sep 2019 19:02
- Forum: Town Hall
- Topic: How much air pollution around your house?
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1997
How much air pollution around your house?
<r>Here's the website address <URL url="www.addresspollution.org"><s>[url]</s>www.addresspollution.org<e>[/url]</e></URL> - see how polluted your home is - plus you can send an email to Lewisham (or Bromley) about your concerns through the website. Plus it gives you a link to share on social media.<...
- 12 Sep 2019 15:38
- Forum: Town Hall
- Topic: New houses
- Replies: 15
- Views: 8917
Re: New houses
Bromley??? But this is on Mayow Road, a couple of km from the Bromley border!!
- 12 Aug 2019 17:09
- Forum: Town Kids
- Topic: Earlesthorpe/Thorpes - schools help please!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3832
Re: Earlesthorpe/Thorpes - schools help please!
I'm not sure why no one has replied to your query, but have a look at this website which shows the location of primaries on a map (you can zero in on Sydenham) and where their catchments have extended to in recent years. Adamsrill and St Bart's seem to cover your area. https://www.locrating.com/scho...
- 10 Aug 2019 19:19
- Forum: Town Hall
- Topic: Petition. Lewisham isn't working: end the directly-elected mayoral system now
- Replies: 17
- Views: 8096
Re: Petition. Lewisham isn't working: end the directly-elected mayoral system now
I wish this campaign every success, BUT if Bromley is anything to go by, it won't make much difference. Bromley doesn't have an elected mayor, but similarly to Lewisham, everything is sorted by the Tory leader of the council and his cabal, and the general council meetings are rather a sham, especial...
- 29 Jul 2019 17:11
- Forum: Town Hall
- Topic: Local Social - fixed for Wednesday 25 September 7pm, Dolphin
- Replies: 26
- Views: 13451
Re: Local Social
I'd be up for that too!
Mike
Mike
- 26 Jul 2019 16:10
- Forum: Wanted
- Topic: Wanted: a high chair
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1900
Wanted: a high chair
For occasional use when our grandchild is staying.
- 11 Jun 2019 15:37
- Forum: Town Cafe
- Topic: Open mic / jam nights
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3343
Re: Open mic / jam nights
I believe the Goldsmith's in Penge has open mic nights from time to time...
- 30 May 2019 21:27
- Forum: Wanted
- Topic: washing Machine repairs
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2322
Re: washing Machine repairs
I used Mandells, who were recommended on the Penge Tourist Board site on FB. They were efficient, quick and reasonably priced.
0208 777 7770 or mandells@yahoo.co.uk. They are local
Mike
0208 777 7770 or mandells@yahoo.co.uk. They are local
Mike
- 20 May 2019 21:01
- Forum: Town Hall
- Topic: Moving to Sydenham
- Replies: 53
- Views: 26454
Re: Moving to Sydenham
As one who lives in that part of Kent House Rd which has a Beckenham (BR3) postcode, I would point out a couple of things. 1 That part used to be in Beckenham Municipal Borough, not Penge Urban District until 1965 when the London Boroughs were created and the two were merged. 2 Distance between our ...
- 2 May 2019 19:43
- Forum: Town Hall
- Topic: where are our closest bluebell woods??
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4308
where are our closest bluebell woods??
As the title says, I'm feeling the need to revel in nature's beauty and wondered where our nearest bluebell woods might be - can anyone recommend any? Happy to drive or travel by train.
- 4 Apr 2019 06:58
- Forum: Town Hall
- Topic: Shackleton Play - Local Hero!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1836
Re: Shackleton Play - Local Hero!
Shackleton lived in Sydenham. In Westwood Hill:


- 2 Apr 2019 12:26
- Forum: Town Cafe
- Topic: Best Breakfast in Sydenham
- Replies: 17
- Views: 11986
Re: Best Breakfast in Sydenham
On The Hoof is the place! Quality ingredients - including sausages. Excellent coffee, nice vibe, lovely staff. It's maybe a little more expensive than Dilz and Chef's Delight, but you get what you pay for. People also recommend the veggie breakfast, though I've not tried it myself! Try it! Great ide...
- 6 Mar 2019 12:41
- Forum: Town Hall
- Topic: Laptop disposal
- Replies: 24
- Views: 11694
Re: Laptop disposal
No, the library doesn't recycle laptops any more - unless they are still operating.
It now costs them money to dispose of them, so no good.
Go to Currys/PC World.
It now costs them money to dispose of them, so no good.
Go to Currys/PC World.
- 30 Jan 2019 07:58
- Forum: Town Cafe
- Topic: Book Share for Sydenham?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4397
Re: Book Share for Sydenham?
I was visiting a friend in Durban road, Beckenham and saw that a house had one of these on the pavement side of the front garden, presumably run by the house owner. Thought it a wonderful idea. So they don't have to be in stations. In fact, my local station, Kent House, had a book shelf like this in...
- 19 Jan 2019 16:54
- Forum: Town Hall
- Topic: Current state of the property market in Sydenham
- Replies: 58
- Views: 29109
Re: Current state of the property market in Sydenham
The doldrums are caused by the unknown effects that Brexit will have on the market. It is impossible to predict what the effects will be, but few are anticipating many price increases after Brexit. Many are expecting a fall in prices, perhaps as much as 30%. That would give many opportunities for fi...
- 15 Jan 2019 13:53
- Forum: Town Hall
- Topic: Stupid new 4 way lights in Sydenham at Mayow junction
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2568
Re: Stupid new 4 way lights in Sydenham at Mayow junction
What I was trying to say, is that the lights are totally unnecessary IMO - traffic can get past the roadworks area on all four approaches.
And as Parker says, they're causing huge delays
And as Parker says, they're causing huge delays
- 15 Jan 2019 13:15
- Forum: Town Hall
- Topic: Stupid new 4 way lights in Sydenham at Mayow junction
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2568
Stupid new 4 way lights in Sydenham at Mayow junction
What is the point of these? As far as I can see, in spite of the coned off areas, vehicles can still pass both ways on all 4 roads (Sydenham/Girton/Mayow).
It's causing huge delays and (presumably) massive pollution in the area.
Anyone know who's responsible?
It's causing huge delays and (presumably) massive pollution in the area.
Anyone know who's responsible?
- 13 Jan 2019 09:30
- Forum: Town Hall
- Topic: zigghy coffea shop
- Replies: 21
- Views: 13686
Re: zigghy coffea shop
I'm not sure what you mean by "suitable" in this context, but if you mean a fair price, yes I think it is. It would be more in most similar places, in my experience.
More important - did they taste good?
More important - did they taste good?