<![CDATA[Sydenham Town Forum]]> https://forum.sydenham.org.uk/forum Fri, 28 Mar 2025 06:07:44 +0000 Smartfeed extension for phpBB https://forum.sydenham.org.uk/forum/styles/stf_map/theme/images/site_logo.svg <![CDATA[Sydenham Town Forum]]> https://forum.sydenham.org.uk/forum en-gb Fri, 28 Mar 2025 06:07:44 +0000 60 <![CDATA[Town Hall :: Re: Penge is on the up! :: Reply by milton]]> https://forum.sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22653&p=196503#p196503 Handy as I refuse to buy newspapers,not bought one for 20years, I can make up my own lies, and have plenty bias of my own.

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For under-the-radar Londoners
SE20, Penge, southeast London

Whisper it: Penge is becoming the most desirable postcode south of the river. This patch between Crystal Palace and Beckenham is the city’s best kept secret, and it has it all, from Alexandra Nurseries for your chichi gardening needs (plus to-die-for emmental and sauerkraut toasties), to Penge Cycle Club, whose rides often end at SE20 Cycles, where you can get all things bike and your recovery cake and flat white (locals know that Winston serves the best coffee and veggie sausage rolls around). Plus, the ever-popular Chatsworth Bakehouse is just around the corner in Anerley, although the queues are just as famous. Looking to make your own cuppa? Carnival Coffee Roasters holds courses on how to create the perfect espresso at home. There’s art too: Penge Rooftop Gallery has revamped the top floors of a car park on Penge High Street. Expect a roster of wall art from local and international street artists.
In the know Brockley Brewery has long been providing south London’s go-to pint, but it’s time to try the craft beer made by Southey Brewing Co, available in London pubs, online and at its local taproom. HE]]> no_email@example.com (milton) https://forum.sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22653&p=196503#p196503 Sat, 01 Mar 2025 16:11:44 +0000 https://forum.sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22653&p=196503#p196503 <![CDATA[Town Hall :: Re: Penge Homebase closing :: Reply by alywin]]> https://forum.sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22649&p=196504#p196504 no_email@example.com (alywin) https://forum.sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22649&p=196504#p196504 Mon, 03 Mar 2025 00:30:19 +0000 https://forum.sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22649&p=196504#p196504 <![CDATA[Town Hall :: Parking charges for the high street :: Author broken_shaman]]> https://forum.sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22655&p=196505#p196505
Meanwhile, 3-4 hours free parking at the shops down the road in the retail park.

The only real notification has been the placement of notices on posts on affected streets.

A photo someone took of one is attached. Sydenham Society on twitter are suggesting to email brenda.dacres@lewisham.gov.uk

Image]]> no_email@example.com (broken_shaman) https://forum.sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22655&p=196505#p196505 Sat, 15 Mar 2025 18:26:17 +0000 https://forum.sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22655&p=196505#p196505 <![CDATA[Town Hall :: Re: Parking charges for the high street :: Reply by simon]]> https://forum.sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22655&p=196507#p196507 Does that mean that Girton Road car park will be free again?]]> no_email@example.com (simon) https://forum.sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22655&p=196507#p196507 Mon, 17 Mar 2025 20:41:54 +0000 https://forum.sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22655&p=196507#p196507 <![CDATA[Town Hall :: Re: Parking charges for the high street :: Reply by Sydenham]]> https://forum.sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22655&p=196509#p196509
"In response to growing parking pressure in the Borough, the following are being proposed: conversion of all limited waiting bays to short-term pay-to-park parking bays which will encourage quick turnover of the parking bays and increase compliance which can potentially encourage more trade footfall.
There are currently 201 limited waiting bays in the Borough allowing short periods of waiting or free parking e.g., 30 mins with no return within 2 hours. The bays were designed to create accessibility and facilitate car drop in and out of high street locations to encourage ‘shop local’ and doctor’s surgeries etc. However, there have been reports of abuse by inconsiderate drivers obstructing waiting bays with all-day or long-term parking.
Providing an excess of free parking space, compelling drivers to take more car journeys even when unnecessary with the assumption that there will always be a place to park. By allowing ‘free parking’ the Council dedicates valuable kerb space to free on-street parking, perpetuating a cycle of encouraging drivers to take more trips by car rather than choosing more sustainable transport methods. This also contributes to numerous dysfunctions including vehicles idling or circling for parking which compounds emissions while putting the needs of drivers at the forefront.
It is critical that parking enforcement officer time is spent addressing residents’ concerns of obstructive and inconsiderate parking behaviour such as pavement parking, vehicle idling etc. Therefore, the Council is proposing that all limited waiting bays now be converted to short-term pay-to-park bays to eradicate ‘free’ parking and to hinder unnecessary car journeys."

They state that the change is due to reports of abuse - this suggests there is no evidence. Also it does not appear to be finance related.]]> no_email@example.com (Sydenham) https://forum.sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22655&p=196509#p196509 Tue, 18 Mar 2025 15:49:05 +0000 https://forum.sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22655&p=196509#p196509 <![CDATA[Town Hall :: Re: Parking charges for the high street :: Reply by Sydenham]]> https://forum.sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22655&p=196512#p196512
All anecdotal of course.]]> no_email@example.com (Sydenham) https://forum.sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22655&p=196512#p196512 Fri, 21 Mar 2025 10:47:41 +0000 https://forum.sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22655&p=196512#p196512 <![CDATA[Town Museum & Gallery :: Re: The Haven 42 crystal palace park road :: Reply by lizdaniels70]]> https://forum.sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=932&p=196502#p196502
Amanda73 wrote: 9 Aug 2020 20:23 :D hi I'm Mandy (Amanda) I was there 1973 to 1981 , this is crazy bringing back forgotten memories , good and bad , I remember a brother n sister I think their last name was Lincoln , I remember a Teresa . A few of the named staff I remember , definitely the Scottish bloke that use to make us line up . I remember the dog Sasha , I think there was a playroom with a big bird bugby or something like that . I use to have many photos in my lifebook sadly they got lost along the way . This is crazy though hearing people talk about a place from that many years ago xx
Hi Amanda was 1 brother 3 sisters ( Lincoln) Tony, ( Lizzie) , crissy and Sarah , I wish I could see the photos I actually have photo of blue Peter visit and that huge bar of chocolate hope this reaches you
Lizzie]]> no_email@example.com (lizdaniels70) https://forum.sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=932&p=196502#p196502 Wed, 26 Feb 2025 22:28:40 +0000 https://forum.sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=932&p=196502#p196502