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by Rachael
19 Jun 2010 13:50
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: sydenham school
Replies: 2
Views: 3190

From what I understand, the schools building programme is under review, but no decisions have been made. I would expect that much of it will be cancelled, but some may go ahead, if the planning is already at an advanced stage.

In other words, no news yet, but expect it to be bad when it comes!
by Rachael
18 Jun 2010 06:34
Forum: Town Cafe
Topic: Sydenham Co-Op
Replies: 24
Views: 18206

Wolfie - I'll play your version in my head every time I see that ad from now on. It will stop me throwing my claw hammer at the tv.
by Rachael
17 Jun 2010 20:05
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Development of site in front of Sainsburys, Bell Green
Replies: 12
Views: 12435

Development of site in front of Sainsburys, Bell Green

I see there is finally some action at the site in front of Sainsbury's at Bell Green. Saw some seriously heavy plant moving in there today, and there are new fences.Anyone know what's going on there? (apologies if this has already been discussed somewhere - I couldn't find any thread on this)
by Rachael
13 Jun 2010 10:54
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: FIX YOUR STREET
Replies: 4
Views: 5544

As far as I can tell, Fixmystreet pass the report to Lewisham, who then do the clearing. So it amounts to the same thing.
by Rachael
9 Jun 2010 15:40
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: FOUND - cat!
Replies: 7
Views: 7176

Someone over on the SE23 forum has lost a black and white cat. They thought he might have been run over, and he didn't have a collar, but there is always a chance that someone put a collar on this person's cat (weird but it happens!) Also, you can take the cat to any vet to see if it has been microc...
by Rachael
8 Jun 2010 12:22
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Mayow Road Traffic Lights
Replies: 9
Views: 7773

I got this reply from tfl today about these lights: Thank you for your e-mail dated 18 May regarding the traffic signals at Mayow Road / Sydenham Road. I appreciate you taking the time to raise this enquiry with us and apologise for the inconvenience caused. We are aware of the issues you have descr...
by Rachael
2 Jun 2010 22:14
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Events in Mayow Park
Replies: 22
Views: 15090

Sorry I missed it! Can you bump these threads up to the top on the day these things are happening to remind those of us with bad memories??
by Rachael
2 Jun 2010 18:32
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Road *!@!! works!
Replies: 100
Views: 68457

And just when I thought it was safe to drive down Sydenham Road again. Didn't know you would be working your way back up again. :(
by Rachael
25 May 2010 09:30
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Robbery on Highclere Street
Replies: 7
Views: 8075

My sympathies. We lost a lot of our photos in a hard drive meltdown. Now I do a print out of the really important ones every few months onto high quality paper - the stuff that is guaranteed not to fade for 100 years! Plus we back up in two different places. Like most people, we learned the hard way...
by Rachael
21 May 2010 20:21
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: FIX YOUR STREET
Replies: 4
Views: 5544

Do things get fixed any quicker than when you report it directly to Lewisham via LoveLewisham.org?
by Rachael
21 May 2010 20:18
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Mayow Road Traffic Lights
Replies: 9
Views: 7773

I agree- when the lights aren't working (and drivers have realised rather than just sitting there), everything moves through quite fast. There are enough gaps in the traffic on Sydenham Road for the traffic in Mayow Road to get out. But maybe it's the pedestrian crossing that's more important? Talki...
by Rachael
21 May 2010 10:12
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Cost of zone 2-3 on oyster
Replies: 13
Views: 12923

It can be very difficult to work out what you are being charged. If you check your journey history online, it will show the fare charged in one column, and the balance in the next. However, if the fare has been capped, the fare actually charged can be lower than the fare shown - the refund is reflec...
by Rachael
18 May 2010 18:12
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Mayow Road Traffic Lights
Replies: 9
Views: 7773

Looks like they are working again now. That's the third time in six weeks this has happened. What bothers me most is that tfl and/or the maintenance company don't do anything to let drivers know what is going on. I reported it this morning at about 9am. At 1pm I went past - lights still on red, big ...
by Rachael
18 May 2010 08:33
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Mayow Road Traffic Lights
Replies: 9
Views: 7773

They were gone again this morning. Long tail backs and confusion. I report it to tfl every time it happens, but they clearly haven't found a permanent fix. I don't know if there is anyone local I can raise this with - Lewisham say it is the responsibility of tfl.
by Rachael
16 May 2010 09:25
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Sainbury's Bird Sound
Replies: 2
Views: 2997

It's there to protect the birds, actually. They fly in under the roof and get stuck. The recording is of a distress call, so the idea is to keep the birds away from the building.
by Rachael
12 May 2010 15:51
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Events in Mayow Park
Replies: 22
Views: 15090

I joined the FB group but I don't see updates on my homepage, or get email updates. I wonder if this is because you post updates as yourself, rather than with the group identity. Not being your 'friend' on FB, I won't get these updates.
by Rachael
5 May 2010 19:35
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: New Southern Timetable is out
Replies: 26
Views: 17071

I think lots of people in the City will start using the ELL instead of shleping down to London Bridge. My husband works at Liverpool Streetand is getting the ELL from Shoreditch. Already much quicker for him even with having to change at New Cross. Once the ELL opens at our end I don't think he'll e...
by Rachael
5 May 2010 12:07
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Mayow Road Traffic Lights
Replies: 9
Views: 7773

Mayow Road Traffic Lights

Once again the traffic lights at the end of Mayow Road were stuck on red this morning. This happened a few months ago, and a few years ago it was happening every few months or so. I thought they had it sorted, but apparently not. I reported it to TFL this morning. They are supposed to alert Lewisham...
by Rachael
5 Apr 2010 10:25
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Pot holes and pavements
Replies: 29
Views: 25167

It may be worth having your sleep disrupted for one night if the repairs are done properly. Many potholes were given temporary patches when the snow cleared in February, but that just made things worse. Within a week, the repairs opened up and there was new rubble and stones all over the road to add...
by Rachael
27 Feb 2010 16:01
Forum: Town Cafe
Topic: Exciting events at Alhambra!
Replies: 1
Views: 2597

Sounds like a nice way to spend a Sunday afternoon!