Sydenham Town Forum

Hi. Recommendations for washing machine repair please.

I see that there is a planning notice affixed to the old Slatters premises notifying an application to build six flats and the construction of a mezzanine floor. Their website says that they still supply cakes but no longer bespoke ones. I assume the manufacture has been outsourced. I never quite ...

I went in to Forest Hill Pools this morning and a very helpful young man on the desk sorted my app out for me. Apparently the link to upload supporting documents for free swimming for the elderly doesn’t work but he sorted it out anyway. Rather disappointed that he didn’t ask for evidence himself! Bu ...

Good luck. Do let us know how you get on.

Has anyone lease had problems with negotiating the website or app for booking sessions at Forest Hill pools now run by “Better”, the new operator? I thought I was reasonably IT savvy but I’m absolutely defeated. I can’t find any way of registering my entitlement to free swimming, the best exercise by ...

I live on a road in the Thorpes. In my road there a number of owner-occupied houses, quite a lot of flat conversions, some of which are tenanted, some owner-occupied; and a surprising number of houses maintained by by Lewisham council presumably either owned or leased and sub-let. In other words ...

We’ve been getting deliveries from Fresh & Fruity/Billings for three weeks now. One of the things that makes self-isolating bearable. I gather they are pretty busy when they are open, so a big cheer to Mera and her family/staff for doing this, and the volunteer delivery people as well. As for PFC, ...

Went to Archie Parker with the mutt as per recommendation. Lovely! Warm welcome from the staff and a tasty sandwich, and excellent coffee. (Brown & Green are let down by their execrable coffee)

Apart from Brown and Green’s in Mayow Park and local pubs, are any of the local cafes/greasy spoons dog- friendly?

Forest Hill Pools are looking increasingly neglected, with the external access litter-strewn and internally paint flaking off the ceiling in the reception area, the changing rooms and loos on the first floor closed with no sign of the promised “upgrading” works and the ground floor changing rooms and ...

As in Swallows and Amazons- “Better drowned than duffers; if not duffers won’t drown!”

Interesting sight over Mayow Park this afternoon. 3 or 4 Chinooks followed by at least 6 single- rotor helicopters. Not in typical British livery- US Maine Corps? Maybe because of a certain visitor next week?

Whatever the merits or otherwise of this business, I agree that the sign is far too big and intrusive and really detracts from what was the best new building on the High Street.

Had fish 'n chips from there on Friday night. Pretty much back to the high standard maintained by the previous management. The power of social media and the willingness of the current owners to listen to feedback seems to have done the job!

Yep, and a pain in the ass losing direct Charing X services has been ever since. Because we all wanted to go to Whitechapel A matter of personal preference- I much prefer having direct trains to Whitechapel, Shoreditch and Highbury and don't miss the direct Charing Cross service at all. But of ...

Another long-standing fan of Supreme fish 'n chip shop. Went there last Friday. Very disappointed. Might have to trek up to Penge East in future, though I never thought their offering was as good as Supreme.

Ella’s mum is reliant on public support to fund this case. You can donate to her legal costs here:
https://www.crowdjustice.com/case/airpollution/

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I need to find a couple of nights accommodation for the dog at the end of September. Any recommendations for either kennels or overnight dog minders please.

Can anyone recommend a company to sand a couple of bedroom floors. Not machine hire- I've done it myself but m knees aren't up to it anymore. I want to pay someone to do it for me!