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by mikej
30 Jun 2017 08:50
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Please Boycott Sainsbury's Tea
Replies: 3
Views: 3920

Re: Please Boycott Sainsbury's Tea

Useful info, Lee. Thanks for that!
by mikej
30 Jun 2017 05:41
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Ellie Reeves MP breaks promise
Replies: 24
Views: 26051

Ellie Reeves MP breaks promise

Sadly, on last night's vote she went along with her leader's hard Brexit, refusing to do what she said she'd do in her election material. Why didn't she support the approach of Chuka Ummuna and 50 odd colleagues?
Clearly she can't be trusted.
by mikej
19 Jun 2017 20:01
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: sydenham needs an uplifting
Replies: 110
Views: 75749

Re: sydenham needs an uplifting

Gill wrote To be honest the only reason I go to Penge to shop is the fantastic Murray Brothers butchers and the pound shop.
I love the Sainsbury's because I find it's just the perfect size! Much bigger than a Local, but much smaller than the one at Lower Syd.

What's not to like about Wilkos also??
by mikej
19 Apr 2017 22:08
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: What has Jim done
Replies: 37
Views: 36395

Re: What has Jim done

Really? that's great news! exciting!
by mikej
19 Apr 2017 22:05
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: 7 Kent House Road
Replies: 24
Views: 32697

Re: 7 Kent House Road

there are Victorian houses at the other (South) end of Kent House Road too, you know.... https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.4149403,-0.0459288,3a,75y,352.99h,90t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1stH5DlaTBTXcTryQE_ZUwww!2e0!6s%2F%2Fgeo3.ggpht.com%2Fcbk%3Fpanoid%3DtH5DlaTBTXcTryQE_ZUwww%26output%3Dthumbnail%26cb_cli...
by mikej
28 Mar 2017 08:47
Forum: Town Cafe
Topic: The Alexandra is open - at last
Replies: 6
Views: 8981

The Alexandra is open - at last

Most of you will know where this is - opposite the Alexandra nurseries, where Penge Lane and Parish Lane meet, Popped in at the weekend, seems good. Nice vibe. They serve draft beers in 2/3 pint glasses. Nice big windows. It's not finished - the kitchen is a work in progress, but its larger than I e...
by mikej
21 Mar 2017 18:32
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Sydenham library: more Thursday craft spaces available
Replies: 0
Views: 1330

Sydenham library: more Thursday craft spaces available

More spaces available on our relaxing crafts group for adults, 1- 3 pm on Thursday afternoons in term time. All materials provided. Wide range of crafts available. Ring Clementsia on 07984034275 for more information or turn up at 12.45
by mikej
7 Mar 2017 10:58
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Radio Sydenham
Replies: 2
Views: 2936

Re: Radio Sydenham

New group I believe, Stuart
by mikej
14 Nov 2016 16:34
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Advice on planning (?) sought
Replies: 4
Views: 5028

Re: Advice on planning (?) sought

caz, I think this does count as Sydenham - as you say, part of Syd is in Bromley. This Bromley page has info about the programme: http://www.bromley.gov.uk/info/200089/street_care_and_cleaning/213/street_lighting/2 You could contact one of your local councillors (Penge & Cator ward), Peter.Fooke...
by mikej
14 Nov 2016 12:45
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: ENCOURAGING CYCLING THROUGH THE TAX SYSTEM
Replies: 18
Views: 10596

Re: ENCOURAGING CYCLING THROUGH THE TAX SYSTEM

Robin said True, but misleading. Vehicle excise duty is not a pollution tax, although it has latterly been used to encourage low emission vehicles. Well it seems to me you are truly hair splitting here! OK de jure, it isn't a pollution tax, but de facto it is, because that's how governments have use...
by mikej
14 Nov 2016 08:28
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: ENCOURAGING CYCLING THROUGH THE TAX SYSTEM
Replies: 18
Views: 10596

Re: ENCOURAGING CYCLING THROUGH THE TAX SYSTEM

May I suggest you read my post before replying? To help you, I will repeat the part you didn't read: Cyclists do not need to pay Road Tax, because - like electric cars and similar - they emit no pollution, thus no tax. Buy yourself an electric car and you'll pay no tax either. Electric cars - being ...
by mikej
13 Nov 2016 22:30
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: ENCOURAGING CYCLING THROUGH THE TAX SYSTEM
Replies: 18
Views: 10596

Re: ENCOURAGING CYCLING THROUGH THE TAX SYSTEM

rustya, what are you on about? Cyclists do not need to pay Road Tax, because - like electric cars and similar - they emit no pollution, thus no tax. Buy yourself an electric car and you'll pay no tax either. Electric cars - being wider than cycles - will "hog the road" as you ignorantly pu...
by mikej
18 Oct 2016 10:36
Forum: Town Cafe
Topic: Book club
Replies: 2
Views: 2424

Re: Book club

I have sent you a PM

Mike
by mikej
22 Sep 2016 21:37
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Has your stop water valve been painted white? Here's why:
Replies: 8
Views: 8850

Re: Has your stop water valve been painted white? Here's why

Stop trying to get us to go on to your SE23 forum, Mr Beach.

Very boring.
by mikej
1 Sep 2016 13:02
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Changing the speed limit
Replies: 11
Views: 10024

Re: Changing the speed limit

Butters,
There's already an extensive thread on this subject in Town Hall....see the thread called
Speed Camera Westwood Hill - Which speed???
by mikej
23 Aug 2016 07:47
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Speed Camera Westwood Hill - Which speed???
Replies: 65
Views: 50670

Re: Speed Camera Westwood Hill - Which speed???

Lewisham can only impose a 20mph limit on their own roads. That won't apply to Tfl's main roads in the borough.
by mikej
4 Aug 2016 13:37
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Jim Dowd MP enjoys free Cup Final trip
Replies: 2
Views: 2102

Jim Dowd MP enjoys free Cup Final trip

according to the latest Private Eye, our dear MP was taken to the Cup Final by William Hill to see the Palace lose to Moan United. "With guest tickets and other jollies making the gift worth £500", to quote the Eye.
by mikej
28 Jul 2016 20:09
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Wanted: a local pub that doesn't play music!!!
Replies: 5
Views: 4316

Wanted: a local pub that doesn't play music!!!

Went to our usual book group meet at the Golden Lion recently...but it was almost impossible to hear what each of us were saying because the music was just so LOUD. Yes, when I asked, they turned it down a little, but really it wasn't a huge improvement. Found the same problem in the Dolphin - that'...
by mikej
18 Jul 2016 20:49
Forum: Town Cafe
Topic: Door recommendation
Replies: 4
Views: 4575

Re: Door recommendation

London Door Co in Penge - they supplied an excellent front door (hardwood) and fitted it
by mikej
17 Jul 2016 22:17
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Library summer fair: Saturday 23rd July
Replies: 0
Views: 915

Library summer fair: Saturday 23rd July

Do come along!

There will be table sales, jumble, book sales, raffle, children's painting competition.

If you want a table to sell from, they are £5/£8, ring the library on 0208-778 1753 during opening hours to book.

Opening hours Mon and Sat 0930-1700, Tue and Thur 0930-1900