<![CDATA[Sydenham Town Forum]]> http://forum.sydenham.org.uk/forum 2024-11-01T01:11:22+00:00 Smartfeed extension for phpBB <![CDATA[Town Hall :: Re: Local Train Services :: Reply by alywin]]> 2024-10-03T00:31:20+00:00 2024-10-03T00:31:20+00:00 http://forum.sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22610&p=196420#p196420
Bovine Juice wrote: ↑24 Sep 2024 08:59 Services from Penge East will increase from mid December, with four an hour again both ways. 4 an hour to Victoria between 06.03 until 23.33. 4 an hour from Victoria between 05.57 and 23.27.
Hoo-"£$%$"£^&-ray. For the first time since April 2020. Too bad I gave up waiting and moved to a different line.

And I was thinking only the other day, as I tried to find a seat on the Vic-Orp service last Saturday, that we desperately need 4 trains an hour back on that day as well.]]>
Bovine Juice wrote: ↑24 Sep 2024 08:59 Services from Penge East will increase from mid December, with four an hour again both ways. 4 an hour to Victoria between 06.03 until 23.33. 4 an hour from Victoria between 05.57 and 23.27.
Hoo-"£$%$"£^&-ray. For the first time since April 2020. Too bad I gave up waiting and moved to a different line.

And I was thinking only the other day, as I tried to find a seat on the Vic-Orp service last Saturday, that we desperately need 4 trains an hour back on that day as well.]]> <![CDATA[Town Hall :: Re: Local Train Services :: Reply by mikej]]> 2024-10-03T06:14:13+00:00 2024-10-03T06:14:13+00:00 http://forum.sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22610&p=196422#p196422
May I suggest you email Chloe and Will, Lib Dem councillors for Beckenham Town who pressured to get the weekday services restored.
They also can be seen in person at the Waitrose cafe on the first and third Saturdays in the month. 0930-1100.

beckenhamcouncillors@bromleylibdems.org.uk]]>
May I suggest you email Chloe and Will, Lib Dem councillors for Beckenham Town who pressured to get the weekday services restored.
They also can be seen in person at the Waitrose cafe on the first and third Saturdays in the month. 0930-1100.

beckenhamcouncillors@bromleylibdems.org.uk]]> <![CDATA[Town Hall :: Re: Local Train Services :: Reply by rbmartin]]> 2024-10-07T01:05:22+00:00 2024-10-07T01:05:22+00:00 http://forum.sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22610&p=196425#p196425
stuart wrote: ↑3 Oct 2024 11:36 Right now we have the prospect of no Southern services and reduced Overground later this month. Best spend Halloween at home!

Really confusing details here: https://www.timeout.com/london/news/sou ... erm-100124
I've had a look at the upcoming timetable over the half-term week.

SOUTHERN: No service on Saturday 26th, Sunday 27th at all. On weekdays, services to London Bridge operate at different times to usual, these will operate at x02 and x32 past each hour. These operate from either Norwood Junction and Sutton. There is no service to Victoria. Normal service resumes on Saturday 2nd November to Victoria. Return services from London Bridge are at x05 and x35 past each hour which are for Sutton which call at all stations to West Croydon and then fast to Sutton.

London Overground: Saturday 27th and weekdays, there are SIX trains per hour between Highbury & Islington and West Croydon, so a reduction in service heading northbound and an increased service to West Croydon compared to usual. If you're using the Overground northbound, there will be a 8-15 minute wait depending on when you use the station.

On Sunday 28th, a reduced service of four trains per hour will operate on London Overground only between Highbury & Islington and West Croydon.

Penge West to West Croydon will see an increased frequency per hour of 6 trains from London Overground and 2 trains from Southern on weekdays.]]>
stuart wrote: ↑3 Oct 2024 11:36 Right now we have the prospect of no Southern services and reduced Overground later this month. Best spend Halloween at home!

Really confusing details here: https://www.timeout.com/london/news/sou ... erm-100124
I've had a look at the upcoming timetable over the half-term week.

SOUTHERN: No service on Saturday 26th, Sunday 27th at all. On weekdays, services to London Bridge operate at different times to usual, these will operate at x02 and x32 past each hour. These operate from either Norwood Junction and Sutton. There is no service to Victoria. Normal service resumes on Saturday 2nd November to Victoria. Return services from London Bridge are at x05 and x35 past each hour which are for Sutton which call at all stations to West Croydon and then fast to Sutton.

London Overground: Saturday 27th and weekdays, there are SIX trains per hour between Highbury & Islington and West Croydon, so a reduction in service heading northbound and an increased service to West Croydon compared to usual. If you're using the Overground northbound, there will be a 8-15 minute wait depending on when you use the station.

On Sunday 28th, a reduced service of four trains per hour will operate on London Overground only between Highbury & Islington and West Croydon.

Penge West to West Croydon will see an increased frequency per hour of 6 trains from London Overground and 2 trains from Southern on weekdays.]]> <![CDATA[Town Hall :: Re: Local Train Services :: Reply by alywin]]> 2024-10-11T00:44:19+00:00 2024-10-11T00:44:19+00:00 http://forum.sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22610&p=196428#p196428
mikej wrote: ↑3 Oct 2024 06:14 Alywin

May I suggest you email Chloe and Will, Lib Dem councillors for Beckenham Town who pressured to get the weekday services restored.
They also can be seen in person at the Waitrose cafe on the first and third Saturdays in the month. 0930-1100.

beckenhamcouncillors@bromleylibdems.org.uk
I'm not in their ward, so I don't think they'll be able to respond to me.]]>
mikej wrote: ↑3 Oct 2024 06:14 Alywin

May I suggest you email Chloe and Will, Lib Dem councillors for Beckenham Town who pressured to get the weekday services restored.
They also can be seen in person at the Waitrose cafe on the first and third Saturdays in the month. 0930-1100.

beckenhamcouncillors@bromleylibdems.org.uk
I'm not in their ward, so I don't think they'll be able to respond to me.]]> <![CDATA[Town Hall :: Consultation - Bus Lane, Southend Lane (Bellingham Side) :: Author broken_shaman]]> 2024-10-10T22:55:58+00:00 2024-10-10T22:55:58+00:00 http://forum.sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22640&p=196427#p196427
There is no pedestrian phase at all on the junction with Worsley Bridge Road and Southend Lane, which makes it very difficult to cross safely, particularly for children, so I have commented in the section about other aspects of Southend Lane in the hope that it may finally be redesigned if this proposal goes ahead.

https://consultation.lewisham.gov.uk/hi ... sultation/

Maps of the proposal: https://consultation.lewisham.gov.uk/hi ... tation.pdf]]>
There is no pedestrian phase at all on the junction with Worsley Bridge Road and Southend Lane, which makes it very difficult to cross safely, particularly for children, so I have commented in the section about other aspects of Southend Lane in the hope that it may finally be redesigned if this proposal goes ahead.

https://consultation.lewisham.gov.uk/hi ... sultation/

Maps of the proposal: https://consultation.lewisham.gov.uk/hi ... tation.pdf]]> <![CDATA[Town Hall :: Re: Consultation - Bus Lane, Southend Lane (Bellingham Side) :: Reply by broken_shaman]]> 2024-10-11T23:17:38+00:00 2024-10-11T23:17:38+00:00 http://forum.sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22640&p=196430#p196430
A bus lane is of some help, but also has very large buses in it, which stop frequently, so not ideal.

I presume the bus lanes will be camera controlled to deter people simply whizzing down them...]]>
A bus lane is of some help, but also has very large buses in it, which stop frequently, so not ideal.

I presume the bus lanes will be camera controlled to deter people simply whizzing down them...]]> <![CDATA[Town Hall :: Re: Consultation - Bus Lane, Southend Lane (Bellingham Side) :: Reply by broken_shaman]]> 2024-10-12T21:59:29+00:00 2024-10-12T21:59:29+00:00 http://forum.sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22640&p=196432#p196432
If the car parking in the outer lane of what is practically a dual carriageway, was removed, along with the wasted space for the central reservation, there would be space for a bus lane each way and a segregated, two way cycle lane.

Further down Southend Lane, they all park fully in the pavement and there is still room for pavement, when people keep their hedges trimmed...]]>
If the car parking in the outer lane of what is practically a dual carriageway, was removed, along with the wasted space for the central reservation, there would be space for a bus lane each way and a segregated, two way cycle lane.

Further down Southend Lane, they all park fully in the pavement and there is still room for pavement, when people keep their hedges trimmed...]]> <![CDATA[Town Hall :: Re: Consultation - Bus Lane, Southend Lane (Bellingham Side) :: Reply by broken_shaman]]> 2024-10-20T20:42:12+00:00 2024-10-20T20:42:12+00:00 http://forum.sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22640&p=196435#p196435
And then you have cars zipping through inches away from you.

It falls far, far short of the recommended guidance of 2m width for a pavement and is potentially a barrier to people with double buggies or wheelchairs.

The only reason I can see for redesigning the entire bridge, would be to allow double decker bus to use the road.

There are some delays getting into single file when approaching the bridge from Sydenham, but the main hold ups seem to be from queuing traffic waiting to turn right into Worsley Bridge Road. And from traffic backed up at the Sainsburys turn off in the other direction.

It has been said before, but a £1 million development payment was apparently earmarked for that bridge, but seems to have vanished.]]>
And then you have cars zipping through inches away from you.

It falls far, far short of the recommended guidance of 2m width for a pavement and is potentially a barrier to people with double buggies or wheelchairs.

The only reason I can see for redesigning the entire bridge, would be to allow double decker bus to use the road.

There are some delays getting into single file when approaching the bridge from Sydenham, but the main hold ups seem to be from queuing traffic waiting to turn right into Worsley Bridge Road. And from traffic backed up at the Sainsburys turn off in the other direction.

It has been said before, but a £1 million development payment was apparently earmarked for that bridge, but seems to have vanished.]]> <![CDATA[Town Hall :: Re: Barratt Homes / gasholders site: make your comments NOW! :: Reply by broken_shaman]]> 2024-10-22T22:39:35+00:00 2024-10-22T22:39:35+00:00 http://forum.sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22554&p=196437#p196437 <![CDATA[Town Hall :: Re: Barratt Homes / gasholders site: make your comments NOW! :: Reply by GLOBAL THINKER]]> 2024-10-30T11:23:39+00:00 2024-10-30T11:23:39+00:00 http://forum.sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22554&p=196439#p196439
https://www.thisislocallondon.co.uk/new ... goes-bust/]]>
https://www.thisislocallondon.co.uk/new ... goes-bust/]]> <![CDATA[Town Hall :: Re: Barratt Homes / gasholders site: make your comments NOW! :: Reply by perryman]]> 2024-10-31T16:06:53+00:00 2024-10-31T16:06:53+00:00 http://forum.sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22554&p=196442#p196442 presumably it wasn't safe a few years ago when it was all designated a commercial zone/massive car park.
What has changed?

Presumably they are monitoring the toxic gases released and liquids pumped out - is there any public record of this? Has the site magically cleaned itself up?
idk - maybe if the waste is deep enough and they apply the right chemicals, and layers of clay, it does become stable and inert over time. Is this backed up by evidence?

Call me sceptical, but I suspect the only things that have changed are the regulations that now allow dangerous developments.
And the only monitoring of the site is the health of the children who eat the blackberries that grow there.]]> presumably it wasn't safe a few years ago when it was all designated a commercial zone/massive car park.
What has changed?

Presumably they are monitoring the toxic gases released and liquids pumped out - is there any public record of this? Has the site magically cleaned itself up?
idk - maybe if the waste is deep enough and they apply the right chemicals, and layers of clay, it does become stable and inert over time. Is this backed up by evidence?

Call me sceptical, but I suspect the only things that have changed are the regulations that now allow dangerous developments.
And the only monitoring of the site is the health of the children who eat the blackberries that grow there.]]> <![CDATA[Town Cafe :: Re: Recommendation for washing machine or oven repair :: Reply by jameho]]> 2024-10-03T05:39:12+00:00 2024-10-03T05:39:12+00:00 http://forum.sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=6853&p=196421#p196421 appliance repair service. Checking reviews on Yelp or Google can help you find a trustworthy individual or company, or you can also reach out to the appliance manufacturer for certified repair professionals in your area.]]> appliance repair service. Checking reviews on Yelp or Google can help you find a trustworthy individual or company, or you can also reach out to the appliance manufacturer for certified repair professionals in your area.]]> <![CDATA[Town Cafe :: Free mentoring programme for 16-24 year olds not in education or employment - Jumpstart to Success :: Author AdultLearningLew]]> 2024-10-07T14:26:00+00:00 2024-10-07T14:26:00+00:00 http://forum.sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22639&p=196426#p196426
The programme offers:

Mentoring and 1-1 coaching
• Confidence building and life skills workshops
• Access to live vacancies and work placements
• Opportunities to meet representatives from a variety of industries including, sport, hospitality, construction, music, dance, theatre, gaming, and more!

Drop in to one of our open days to find out more. No need to book just pop-in to:

> Bellingham Gateway Youth Centre on Thursday 10 October, 12-4pm
> Woodpecker Youth Club on Thursday 17 October, 12-4pm

Or register for the programme today to guarantee your place at: https://lewisham.gov.uk/myservices/edu ... -programme]]>
The programme offers:

Mentoring and 1-1 coaching
• Confidence building and life skills workshops
• Access to live vacancies and work placements
• Opportunities to meet representatives from a variety of industries including, sport, hospitality, construction, music, dance, theatre, gaming, and more!

Drop in to one of our open days to find out more. No need to book just pop-in to:

> Bellingham Gateway Youth Centre on Thursday 10 October, 12-4pm
> Woodpecker Youth Club on Thursday 17 October, 12-4pm

Or register for the programme today to guarantee your place at: https://lewisham.gov.uk/myservices/edu ... -programme]]>