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by chrisj1948
18 Sep 2024 06:40
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: New coffee shops and closures
Replies: 2
Views: 8867

Re: New coffee shops and closures


The stationary shop also has signs that it is closing down after I’m not sure how many years but imagine quite a few!


They are closing at the end of September, citing vastly increased rent and rates which mean the business is no longer a viable proposition. A great shame, since they had an ...
by chrisj1948
10 Mar 2024 08:34
Forum: Town Asylum
Topic: Positive note about the forum!
Replies: 7
Views: 29691

Re: Positive note about the forum!

It is certainly not as lively as the days when Big Bad Wolf roamed the Town Pub and gave the forum a bad reputation amongst the moderate citizens of Sydenham. The waning of interest is however common to many forums (OK, should be 'fora', but that's a lost cause) since social media have largely taken ...
by chrisj1948
3 Mar 2024 16:03
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Roofer wanted
Replies: 0
Views: 16195

Roofer wanted

The parapet at the front of our hip gable roof (this may not be the correct term) has a large hole in it which is leaking badly. We need someone who can repair it, and also check up on the general condition of the roof. Since it was undoubtedly a cowboy 'repair' to remove buddleia there a year or ...
by chrisj1948
15 Feb 2024 15:59
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Licence application for gambling……
Replies: 27
Views: 24862

Re: Licence application for gambling……


Can you imagine having an unmanned premises open 24hrs dedicated to this, a nightmare for residents living close by.


Is it actually unmanned? The application states that there will be 12 employees, and complimentary tea/coffee will be provided. I would object very strongly to unmanned opening ...
by chrisj1948
14 Jul 2023 16:25
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: RIP John Nettleton, Sydenham born actor
Replies: 0
Views: 4062

RIP John Nettleton, Sydenham born actor

John Nettleton, the recently deceased actor best known for playing Sir Arnold in "Yes, Minister", was born in Sydenham and educated in Catford.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/ ... lue-peter/
by chrisj1948
30 Oct 2022 11:15
Forum: Town Cafe
Topic: Sparsh Indian Restaurant, Forest Hill
Replies: 0
Views: 3978

Sparsh Indian Restaurant, Forest Hill

Since Gurkhas was fully booked last night we took some visiting family to Sparsh, a new-to-us Indian restaurant in Forest Hill, opposite Sainsburys. A small, clean establishment with a menu which was not extensive, but covered all the bases. The food was beautifully presented and the flavours were ...
by chrisj1948
28 Apr 2022 13:49
Forum: Offers
Topic: For Sale: Alpern upholstered single 3' bed frame
Replies: 0
Views: 2800

For Sale: Alpern upholstered single 3' bed frame

New and unused. Bought and assembled by one of my daughters for my wife when she returned from hospital five weeks ago. It proved far too low for her, and is thus surplus to requirements. Currently the headboard is separated, as are the upper an lower bed-frame sections. £100 for quick sale. Can be ...
by chrisj1948
1 Apr 2022 08:43
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: New Rail Commuter Service – Challenge to Southern Rail
Replies: 3
Views: 4717

Re: New Rail Commuter Service – Challenge to Southern Rail

Amazing news; almost too amazing to be believed! Will we be able to get folding e-rail scooters?
by chrisj1948
30 Mar 2022 09:28
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Tue 29 March - Recycling?
Replies: 6
Views: 3998

Re: Tue 29 March - Recycling?

I am leaving my green bin out in the hope it is collected today. It is unfortunate that when on the street passers-by put totally unsuitable general rubbish in it.
by chrisj1948
14 Feb 2022 11:36
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: St Christopher's Second hand furniture shop
Replies: 3
Views: 2804

Re: St Christopher's Second hand furniture shop

The planning applications have indeed been through several iterations, of decreasing ambition, with all except the last being vigorously opposed. Early versions looked like a stack of shipping containers! Since my wife and I live in the listed building next door we took a very active interest in the ...
by chrisj1948
30 Dec 2021 10:35
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Bin collection
Replies: 7
Views: 4812

Re: Bin collection

I am used to the bins being collected at least a day late after public holidays, so I didn't bother putting mine out on its normally designated day. When I checked online that day to see if the delay was going to be 1 or 2 days I was horrified to see that normal collection times applied and my green ...
by chrisj1948
8 Oct 2021 06:00
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Covid Vaccine - Third Booster Jab
Replies: 45
Views: 48378

Re: Covid Vaccine - Third Booster Jab

I got my call-up from the Sydenham Green practice for a booster jab exactly 6 months after my second jab. Booked a time for next Thursday. No mention of a flu jab yet. Interestingly my wife, who is a few years older than I am, has always been called for vaccination about a week after me. I can only ...
by chrisj1948
9 Jul 2021 10:19
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Masks after 19th
Replies: 29
Views: 32507

Re: Masks after 19th

I shall continue to wear a mask on public transport and whilst shopping; at least until the general infection rate is much lower. It is a minor inconvenience.
by chrisj1948
30 Jan 2021 10:36
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: how to get out of this mess
Replies: 70
Views: 64224

Re: how to get out of this mess

Surely the metrics which determine when restrictions can be eased are the rates of infection, hospitalisation, and death. Until these fall to an acceptable level we have to persist with lockdown. Trying to set a date in the future for this must currently be like trying to predict the weather several ...
by chrisj1948
4 Jan 2021 10:41
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: how to get out of this mess
Replies: 70
Views: 64224

Re: how to get out of this mess


We should be thinking bigger. Why not cull everyone over 60 .....


If you consider 'Society' as a unit there is a certain logic to this. Feed and educate the young well. Provide good housing and healthcare for them and the workers. Eliminate any members who are no longer productive but still ...
by chrisj1948
15 Oct 2020 12:16
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Dangerous e-scooters in Sydenham
Replies: 10
Views: 14038

Re: Dangerous e-scooters in Sydenham

I agree with you that they are an increasing danger. The top speed is supposed to be 15mph but I suspect some have been 'breathed on'. In the event of a collision there is a good chance that the rider would be hurt more, since they wear no protective clothing, but that is cold comfort.

Regards
Chris
by chrisj1948
25 Sep 2020 09:18
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: The NHS COVID-19 app
Replies: 43
Views: 30288

Re: The NHS COVID-19 app

I downloaded the app yesterday morning. It seems simple. Since I don't visit pubs or restaurants all I have to do is notify it if I get Covid 19, or wait for it to tell me that I am at risk.
by chrisj1948
11 Sep 2020 06:43
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Flu-Jabs @ Sydenham Green now Covid test compatible
Replies: 25
Views: 24212

Re: Flu-Jabs @ Sydenham Green now Covid test compatible

I am afraid I book with 'another provider' for flu jabs. Boots is just across the road and much more convenient.
by chrisj1948
8 Sep 2020 11:14
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Has the public "relaxed too much"
Replies: 3
Views: 3173

Re: Has the public "relaxed too much"

It will be interesting to see if the rate of hospital admissions, and ultimately the death rate, shows a similar rise after a week or two. These are the major problem with Covid19, not young people getting mildly ill. Opening up society, and increasing testing, was always going to result in more ...