Sydenham Town Forum

That is quite clearly a Hellmouth. Steer clear.

Thank you - very helpful replies. I didn't even consider that removing the tree might make things worse.

Mazzer, Off the top of my head these are the things for mums and toddlers in Sydenham/Forest Hill: Monday 9.30 - 11.30 NCT playgroup (term time only) at the Forest Hill Methodist Church & Centre, Normanton Street, SE23 2DS, (off Perry Vale.) £2 Tuesday morning - Rhyme Time at Forest Hill library...

Thanks Pat - will call her on Monday.

Just wondering if anyone knows exactly what one has to do about cutting down a tree that's in a conservation area. It's in a garden that adjoins my building and the tree is very very close to my wall. It has cracked the wall of its own property quite extensively and now my house and my next door nei...

It would be brilliant if they turned that disused pavillion into a cafe. They could use the produce from the community garden to make lovely organic dishes.

I saw two men breaking the lock on the door to the shop a couple of days ago...

I'd been looking forward to this place opening for ages, I hope it's not over before it's even begun.

The Hob in Forest Hill shows films once a month - and does mum and baby screenings too during the day (under-1s only). Email emma@edcomedy.com for what's on. This month they showed Wish You Were Here.

The campaign has been successful to a degree - we've managed to persuade Childrens' Services to rent the hall by the hour so the baby gym will continue until the end of summer term but after that it'll go - along with a lot of their universal services. I attended a consultation meeting today where t...

I have no idea - it's possible if the owners find they can't lease it to someone else annually. Perhaps they will rent it out on an hourly basis now. Even if that's the case, Lewisham won't consider paying more than a token amount to hire somewhere.

They are running an article in the South London Press tomorrow (Friday 11th) about the closure, the flawed consultation process and our campaign to keep Baby Gym going in Sydenham. Poppy - it's on from 10-12 on Wednesdays at Sydenham Hill Community Hall (on Sydenham Hill, in the estate opposite the ...

I would be so grateful if you'd sign the petition to keep Sydenham baby gym going. Thank you.

http://www.petitionbuzz.com/petitions/s ... hambabygym

I have started a Facebook page to share info about it - it's called "Save Sydenham Baby Gym" - would be great if people could 'like' it. Thank you.

Ok, I finally spoke to someone at Surestart who knows what's going on. It seems that the hall is owned by a private company and leased by either Surestart or Lewisham Council directly, I'm not clear on that point. They pay £14,500 per annum for the lease and because of the reduced budget they can't ...

Well I asked at the Assembly yesterday and Chris didn't know but they took my email address and hopefully I'll hear soon. Another person present (who attends a group there) had also been told that the hall was shutting down.

I'll let you know as soon as I have a response from the Council.

I heard yesterday that the council are closing down Sydenham Hill Community Hall and stopping the childrens' activities (rhyme time and baby gym) that take place there.

Does anyone have any more information about this?