Sydenham Town Forum

The Library will be closed this coming Saturday, 21st July, as we are very short of volunteers. Some volunteers are on holiday, some have found jobs! We would really like more volunteers, including brave people who can open and staff the building, people who can call in for a couple of hours and hel...

Sydenham library is all geared up for “Mischief Makers”, the theme of the 2018 #SummerReadingChallenge https://images2.imgbox.com/a6/8e/KfW0vkdD_o.jpeg Sign up to participate from 14th July onwards. If you’re a teen you can even volunteer to help run it. Mischief will be had by all! https://images2....

The Artists Trail is coming to Sydenham Community Library on 7th and 8th July from 11am till 5pm. Many art works on display and for sale, glass workshop on Sunday 8th July 12 noon-4pm (£8). for more details see http://sydenhamarts.co.uk/artists-trail/ Also crafts, plants, books and refreshments on s...

Are you looking for a house? You won't find many in Sydenham for £500k unfortunately. But there's a bit of a cluster in the streets off Sydenham road opposite Home Park - Larkbere, Highclere, Sunnydene, Holmshaw, Adamsrill. Others would have to comment on what these streets are like as I don't know ...

I've no idea how to tell a Swift from (eg) a Swallow - any tips?

It goes back to the whole local demographics thing, we just don’t seem to be on the coffee chain’s radar (yet!).

Unlike Penge it seems (Costa).
Can't be long until that happens!

We need proportional representation (not that it would have made any difference in Sydenham).
That should mean more people might vote, more get engaged. You might even get canvassing!

I must say I agree with Stuart on this one. I don't think the gas holders are particularly valuable.

Yes we would welcome both of you. Just come along on the 28 Feb at around 7.30 in the Golden Lion. But only if you've read this month's book, which is Dead Babies by Martin Amis. As it happens, this is quite a short novel, less than 200 pages. You'll find us because the book will be on our table. Mike

That's what drivers do every day, Robin!!

February's book is Dead Babies by Martin Amis. As it happens, this is quite a short novel, less than 200 pages. Please read it and join us in the Golden Lion on Wednesday February 28, from about 7.30pm. We'll have the books on the table.

You should have used Sydenham DIY - near the bookshop - they always seem excellent

What do people think of the food in the Golden Lion? I have a beer in their maybe once a month but haven't tried the food. It looks and smells good though!

Hi Larky,

we usually meet on the last Wednesday of the month, in the Golden Lion from around 7.30 pm.
Mike

Would like to add my support for sorting out the lower end of the High St: 1. from the area from the Lovely Gallery to Kent House road - where various cars are parked on the pavement for most of the day. Ridiculous. Unsightly. Totally unpoliced in any real sense. 2. Opposite the library (where I vol...

Actually, JMLF, Penge has a few eating options for the evening -

Bridge House, Alexandra and Goldsmith's; Friends of Flavours (Italian), Belash tandoori, Serbet turkish, Creperie Chez Yves (Fr), Thai Jasmine, Reggae Spice, (WI), and Sicilian Art pizzeria.
Plus MacDonalds and KFC of course!!!!

yes there was snow at my house, near Kent House station

Sydenham Assembly at the library Saturday 2nd December 11-1.
Find out what's going on in Sydenham.
Refreshments, children's crafts 1-2.30.
Free showings of "The snowman and the Christmas fairy" at 2 and 3pm.
Christmas tree lights in Home Park and carols with the Sydenham Singers.
Finish 4pm

Sydenham Assembly at the library Saturday 2nd December 11-1.
Find out what's going on in Sydenham.
Refreshments, children's crafts 1-2.30.
Free showings of "The snowman and the Christmas fairy" at 2 and 3pm.
Christmas tree lights in Home Park and carols with the Sydenham Singers.
Finish 4pm

Aylwin observed

I get the impression boilers aren't expected to last that long these days

I think that's because they are so high-tech and complex now. There's more to go wrong!