Sydenham Town Forum

Speak to builder Brian Brooks on 07909-863980. He's done work for us and is honest, reasonably priced and knows what he's talking about.

My favourite Sydenham businesses of 2014 are:

1) Raffaele's Trattoria
2) Billings
3) The Cake Store
4) TfL for providing great bus and train services

Many thanks, Suzee. I'll check them out.

Interesting comments and they probably identify some of the main reasons why most of these business come and go so quickly. I have another theory about why some businesses do this, though no reason to think it applies to any of those I mentioned. But I'll keep these thoughts to myself, as I have no ...

Am I the only one to be puzzled by shops and eateries along Sydenham Road that suddenly open up, only to close down a few months later? One example in Lower Sydenham was a west African restaurant that always looked empty. Now it's an Indian restaurant (about the fifth between The Dolphin and ...

Does anyone know of any activity clubs running locally over the Christmas/New Year school holidays for a five-year-old?

A big thanks to Raffaele, Emily and their team for a wonderful Christmas fayre at the trattoria. Great pizza, fruit pies and mulled wine, interesting gift stalls, and a fantastic atmosphere. It's such a great idea.

Many thanks, Louise.

I'm looking for a children's entertainer for my son's fifth birthday? Can anyone recommend one and give me an idea of what they might charge?

Raphael

I'm looking for a children's entertainer for my son's fifth birthday. Can anyone recommend one and give me an idea of what they might charge?

Raphael

It's great when you discover a real gem of a restaurant. And El Morino, between Penge and Beckenham, just before the tram stop, is certainly that. It doesn't look much from the outside, but inside, with all the dark wood, football shirts hanging above the bar, and pictures on the walls, it's like ...

Sydenham builder Brian Brooks has done a lot of work for us and is excellent. He's professional, reliable, honest and reasonably priced. His number is 07909-863980.

Raphael

Many thanks for that suggestion. I've e-mailed Penny.
Raphael

Sydenham builder Brian Brooks on 07909-863980 would do a good, professional paving job and for a reasonable price.

Raphael

As Sydenham is full of creative people, can anyone recommend a good copy editor and a book illustrator? I'm completing a memoir, which I'm going to self publish, and need to hire the services of both.


Raphael

I can't recommend Brian Brooks highly enough. He's done loads of work for us and other people I've recommended him to have also been full of praise. He knows his stuff about kitchens, extensions and anything to do with building. He can be contacted on 07909-863980.

Raphel

Sydenham builder Brian Brooks might be able to help you, as he works closely with several architects who undertake small jobs. He can be contacted on 07909-863980.

Raphael

We've used Brian Brooks for lots of work at our house and have found him fantastic. He works to high standards, is totally reliable, straightforward to deal with, and he doesn't charge you the earth. His number is 07909-863980.


Raphael

You could try Sydenham builder Brian Brooks on 07909-863980. He's brilliant and seems to be able to do most jobs.

Raphael

I can recommend Brian Brooks, a Sydenham builder who has done lots of work for us and our neighbours. He is reasonably prices, reliable and knows his stuff. You can contact him on 07909-863980.

Raphael