Sydenham Town Forum

Nasaroc, "Parts of Bell Green and Lower Sydenham and areas close to Penge simply aren't going to attract the customers you need to run such an establishment". As a former East Dulwich resident this argument does not wash with me, I lived in East Dulwich for 5 years and the difference betwe...

As per Nasarocs previous post - Can we get back to the topic in hand - how we can get different/better pubs in Sydenham??
This is an important topic and should be treated as genuine forum for ideas not snipes and insults.

I have just checked on Lewishams new website (which is rubbish by the way) and it's strange that there is no news about bell green which will be a major development. Can the Sydenham Society demand a meeting with local councillors to find out exactly what they are doing to put Sydenham on the map? R...

I think unless the shops in the high street become attractive to shoppers on a regular basis, whether the bell green development goes ahead or not Sydenham High Street is destined to become a ghost town. I agree with you Pat, we need more diverse shops not an abundance of pound shops, burger bars an...

Does anyone know what the new shop on the high street, currently being fitted out, next to the Turkish greengrocers, is going to be?

I know I have mentioned this before, but walking up Sydenham high street this morning I was struck by the fact that Lewisham Council are wasting a golden opportunity to turn Sydenham into a showcase area. There seems to be a lot of activity in regenerating Forest Hill etc but we seem to have been le...

Thanks Pat, I will be going along tonight to have a nosey. My question is what steps are local retailers taking to ensure that they keep customers coming thru their doors??. I have lived here for nearly five years and the only indication I get that a new shop is opening is when I look at this websit...

Whilst I agree that the Dolphin is underdeveloped and a not fulfilling its potential, I think that by implying its clientele are from council estates smacks of snobbery and gives the impression of a them and us situation. Of course the more money that is brought into the area impacts on the type of ...

What about setting up a farmers market in Sydenham. There seems to be a market for fresh organic produce. Any news/views??

Hi All, Can anyone tell me is Julie Sutch still our town centre manager and if she is can we get an update on whats been happening with Sydenham Town Centre. Are we looking at ways to get investors/businesses interested in the area. Looking at the forum today there seems to be a real need for welcom...

I've had a reply from Somerfield, sounds a bit vague considering the work starts in 5 days but its a start Good Morning, Thank you for your email. I'm afraid I am unaware on the exact refurb details. Most new stores are in the usual Somerfield format. Some however have fresh Deli, Fruit and Veg, and...

What about approaching Lewisham Council from a health and safety / environmental point of view?

I've just posted my comments on the Somerfield website. Good idea to get everyone putting their opinion forward. I've also asked them what their plans are for the shop front. Although closing on Sat and opening the following Thursday doesn't give them much time to put a market fresh store front up d...

Once again Sydenham seems to be the land that Lewisham Council have forgotten. Walking to the station this morning I was disappointed to see piles of rubbish awaiting collection, not only does it look unsightly I am sure it presents a health hazard (trip factor, germs etc). Surely it is down to the ...

I have only been off work for 3 days and I come back to accusations of courting publicity for Beltwood! I had never heard of the place before reading Rebeccas posting. As my previous message clearly states I was due to go up there and have a look around (which I didn’t get a chance to). Can I assure...

Wow - just had a look at the website and I'm going up there tonight to have a look around, it's set in 3.5 acres of ground so maybe noise will not be an issue for the surrounding residents. New Years Eve look pretty good though. I'll let you know.

Maybe we should get the top brass at Somerfields to log onto the forum and see what the [u]people[/u] of Sydenham would like rather than looking at statistical analysis. It still brilliant that you guys are in discussions with them about the future of Sydenham High Street, it's positive and pro-acti...

Is there any way we could ask what their intentions are for the store front?? I can't imagine they would give us a standard one if it was made clear the people of Sydenham would prefer a "Market Fresh" store.

Any ideas??

Further to Sandies posting of 29th Oct - I agree that the East Dulwich Somerfield is a great addition to Lordship Lane. It looks smart and sophisticated. I think with the decline of Sainsbury's, Somerfields can make some real inroads into Sydenham if they do it properly. Starting with the outside of...

Thanks Nasaroc - look forward to hearing the outcome of your meeting