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by Big Ben
18 Jul 2007 07:54
Forum: Town Cafe
Topic: local cafe
Replies: 14
Views: 13880

Sounds fantastic Wiola - go for it! But presume you are aware that the Blue Mountain cafe will shortly open up near to Cobbs Corner? Perhaps something more central would be good - eg the HSBC bank premises on the corner of Venner Rd where there is the possibility of outdoor seating. Have you contact...
by Big Ben
11 May 2007 08:40
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Where's Oolaboola?
Replies: 12
Views: 13084

Good luck with your search - I'm really missing my antique shopping, especially now that the lovely shop on Sydenham Rd next to the dry cleaners has also gone!
by Big Ben
11 May 2007 08:36
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Why do people ruin their homes?
Replies: 21
Views: 21822

The paving over of front gardens is a real problem, causing environmental damage on many fronts. In 2005 the GLA's Environmental Committee stated: "Not only does the continued paving over of front gardens mean that wildlife habitats are being lost and the visual amenity of the street environmen...
by Big Ben
1 May 2007 19:01
Forum: Town Cafe
Topic: Peurto Mexico!
Replies: 16
Views: 17525

Can you be a bit more precise - I'm curious but too lazy to go out right now! It's not the old Fat Boys Cafe is it - or Grenadiers - the former militaria shop? Or the Turkish restaurant re-branding itself (which would be a great pity after its accolade in Time Out!) Sounds like we're getting a resta...
by Big Ben
1 May 2007 17:27
Forum: Town Cafe
Topic: Peurto Mexico!
Replies: 16
Views: 17525

Where is the new Mexican restaurant? I agree about the Man of Kent - shame to lose any pub.
by Big Ben
30 Apr 2007 16:48
Forum: Town Cafe
Topic: any advice on schools
Replies: 2
Views: 3544

Hi Afshan - Sydenham is a great place to live, and as you say many of its streets have wonderful views - those that do tend to be in Upper Sydenham and include Longton Avenue and the roads off Westwood Hill and Sydenham Hill. The Lawrie Park triangle is also beautiful - take a look at last week's Ti...
by Big Ben
30 Apr 2007 16:32
Forum: Town Cafe
Topic: Estate agents
Replies: 5
Views: 8031

Property World have a good reputation locally - they are totally committed to the area and get a mention in the recent Time Out article. They claim to be the area's 'independent agent' and have a special offer on at the moment for sellers - go to http://www.propertyworlduk.net/main.htm
by Big Ben
20 Apr 2007 14:17
Forum: Town Cafe
Topic: Reliable Gardener Recommendations?
Replies: 1
Views: 3063

Try Jonathan on 07939 463486 - he's got quite a few customers in the Thorpes.
by Big Ben
16 Mar 2007 11:03
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Just had a thought
Replies: 4
Views: 5667

While we're on the subject of Mayow Park, the Friends of Mayow Park are having a bird walk in the park tomorrow morning from 7-9.30. We went on a similar walk a couple of years ago and it was fabulous - a chance to spot all those parakeets in the trees!
by Big Ben
12 Mar 2007 15:02
Forum: Town Cafe
Topic: New Coffee Shop in Sydenham Station Approach!
Replies: 20
Views: 23453

This sounds absolutely brilliant! I think though it would be great if you also went for the evening market - as I'm sure there is a demand for a place to eat out at this end of the high street. The Dolphin and Gurkhas have got the other end covered, but the top end could do with a bistro-style resta...
by Big Ben
9 Mar 2007 18:02
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Underground Overground (wombling free etc)
Replies: 31
Views: 31690

We now have a copy of the blueprint timetable post 2010 for Sydenham. The loop line between London Bridge and Victoria has been axed, and trains between Sydenham and London Bridge cut by a quarter (from 101 per day at present to 76 per day after 2010). It is essential that everyone (whether daily co...
by Big Ben
7 Mar 2007 17:02
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Where's Oolaboola?
Replies: 12
Views: 13084

I think Oola Boola has been affected by the downturn in the antiques trade - rise of Ikea and minimalism in interior decor. Sadly, antique shops are going out of business everywhere - even the upmarket ones in Pimlico Road are struggling. Once Kirkdale was full of antiques shops - Oola Boola was one...
by Big Ben
19 Feb 2007 13:13
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: high street forum
Replies: 2
Views: 4606

Hi Vicky - Ian Plowright, at Lewisham, is organising this - the text of his letter is below: Stakeholder Forum Enhancing Sydenham high street Thank you very much for taking the time to complete the ‘Enhancing Sydenham high street’ questionnaire. The responses are currently being analysed. The analys...
by Big Ben
16 Feb 2007 15:18
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: New betting shop for Sydenham?
Replies: 11
Views: 20024

Marirenz - is the shop in Brockley Rise or Brockley Road? Do you know the planning application number - I'll need that to look at the plans and possibly write an objection. By the way, have you involved the Town Centre Manager at Lewisham? If you're not sure who it is, give Lewisham Planning a ring....
by Big Ben
16 Feb 2007 14:53
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: New betting shop for Sydenham?
Replies: 11
Views: 20024

Have you got your local councillors involved in this - if I'm not mistaken, Brockley has got Green councillors including Darren Johnson (who chairs one of the planning committees). You should definitely involve them in your lobbying. Good luck!
by Big Ben
16 Feb 2007 12:05
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: StreetCar Car Sharing at Forest Hill Train Station
Replies: 9
Views: 12363

Like Perry Vale, Girton Road car park is owned by the London Borough of Lewisham.
by Big Ben
13 Feb 2007 11:33
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: StreetCar Car Sharing at Forest Hill Train Station
Replies: 9
Views: 12363

What about the Girton Road car park?
by Big Ben
12 Feb 2007 10:26
Forum: Town Cafe
Topic: Your opinion on a new healthy Juice/Coffee Bar in Forest Hil
Replies: 60
Views: 69172

Sounds like a dream come true! A coffee bar / restaurant like this would certainly fill a real need and if there was a deli counter it could also provide high quality food for people to take home in the evening. As you are based in Devon, perhaps there could be local suppliers for cheeses, chutneys ...
by Big Ben
25 Jan 2007 10:00
Forum: Town Cafe
Topic: Newbie question about our high street
Replies: 2
Views: 3162

The Dolphin (next to the Mercedes dealership near the corner of Mayow Road and Sydenham Rd) has just been beautifully refurbished - from a pretty rundown boozer to a bright, modern, non-smoking pub with lovely food. It opened in early December; the food is terrific (couscous, cassoulet, beef stew, f...
by Big Ben
23 Jan 2007 10:33
Forum: Town Cafe
Topic: Your opinion on a new healthy Juice/Coffee Bar in Forest Hil
Replies: 60
Views: 69172

Raymondus - great that you have discovered all this. But what a lost opportunity for Sydenham - and how crazy that the three prospective businesses duplicate what we already have! If I understand you correctly, there will be a new hairdressers immediately next door to Outback and a new gym which wil...