Sydenham Town Forum

Last night I went to a meeting of Penge Forum. I know its not strictly Sydenham but many of us had to shop there when Cobbs Corner made Sydenham Road inaccessible.. The sad news is that the last rescue plan for Penge Market appears to be foundering. You may have noticed its decline over the last 18 ...

A lot of people were horrified that the new roundabout removed the last bit of vegetation in Kirkdale. The Sydenham Society is pressing Lewisham to put some 'greenery' on the island. Lewisham is thinking about this. But is this the best idea? I think the roundabout should give visitors the right imp...

Transco had been looking for a gas leak. When I looked in the afternoon the roundabout was clear - but there was a large pile of broken tarmac dumped in Lawrie Park Road. The weather is not encouraging me to checkout if it is still there ....

Have you heard the latest? According to Mr Patel the newsagent - there is a dreadful smell of gas. Transco are trying to locate the source. They may have to dig it up again. Oh and you know those railings on the bridge? Well try turning right out of the station and they neatly obscure your view of t...

A special open day with readings for children in the morning and a talk on the history by Steve Grindlay at 2pm with tea afterwards. Contact Richard Hart at the library for details.

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