Sydenham Town Forum

OK Lee, I eat humble pie: that looks amazing! If only the GM boss would adopt your design idea - would be a pleasure to walk passed that shop front.

Bensonby wrote: if it's a lovely tapas bar then surely that is great? What does the exterior matter? Does a wonderful exterior 'make' restaurant? I could not agree more with bensonby. Of course it would be preferable to have great cooked food with fab exterior but I take the example of the Lahore re...

Here comes a restaurant review - Having read on STF that the Mexican restaurant on Sydenham high street had changed hands / management and was now EL RUEDO tapas restaurant, I decided to test out this new business. We were warmly greeted by the new owner who was keen to listen to the wants and needs...

The 356 route continues to be diverted down to Fairlawn park resulting in multiple potentially lethal and deep pot holes down this road! I've observed a number of vehicles swerving to avoid these gaping pot holes merely missing the side of the pavement and other parked cars. The tarmac is not left t...

Fishmongers in Sydders? Can't wait. Can only be great news. Like the name in previous post "Sole to Sole" OR my offering: "Sydenham Sole" even (p'raps a touch corny/fishy?) :D Things certainly seem to be looking up for the high street. I've always been in favour of shopping local...

"The Dolphin and Blue Mountain are the only places in Sydenham I frequent with any regularity. I am delighted to finally have a couple of places locally where I am tempted to spend my money, instead of having to travel elsewhere"[/quote:Julsb] Ditto Julsb. I'd rather pay a little more (but...

You can try Finches bike shop in Forest Hill (I think it's on Stanstead Road, SE23). Deans garage in Beckenham is also very good. Good luck with the purchase.

I like Lee's design as it is - please Lee NO pig - for what it's worth I actually have always known Mustis as "Mustis". I wonder if you (Lee) have shown Mr Musti this design. He's such a nice man I'm sure he would be delighted to have free design consultation! Thanks for your work Lee.

I agree with Dorian. Some STF posters seem to want to moan about this new exciting development, in my view, because the design doesn't have old-fashioned "curly" bits to the building (what's this obsession with Prince Charles type housing anyway - we're in 2009 for heavens sake!!). I don't...

There's a lot going for Syd high street - as previous posts have discussed - here goes my little list:- e.g. The Dolphin, Blue mountain cafe, DIY store, Kirkdale Bookshop, Candessa, Milano, Sugerhill, Trattoria, Garam masala, Paulros, The wonderful CAKE STORE, Angie's lovely flower stall, Superdrugs...

While STF is busy debating the posh and not so posh roads in Sydenham and LB Lewisham is busy approving yet MORE Betting shops up and down Sydenham High street, Bromley council has been busy making vast improvements to our nearby neighbour Penge. Maple Road market will be re-opening in full swing on...

Firstly thanks to the first poster for alerting us to this awful proposal. I agree with most of the posters concerns and would hate for there to be yet another betting shop opening up on the high street!!! How ironic that when most family-type businesses are struggling in this recession, you get thi...

Lovely pics Paul. Love the one of the sleeping chappie and the trolley.

Blushibngsnail wrote:There's a fishmonger operating from a van in Forest Hill every Thursday morning next to WH Smith. If Sydenham can't attract a permanent fishmonger then perhaps a mobile one might be the next best thing? Is there anywhere prominent that a mobile fishmonger could operate from at t...

Ditto the above really. I enjoy living here - gets you quickly into Charing Cross and the South bank for galleries etc; the High street for its range of bars/pubs, nice cafes, some good restaurants, a treat of a bookshop; one or two ok clothes shops; the friendliest dry cleaners and shoesmith. Good ...

My neighbour had her carpets fitted by MD Furnishings earlier this year - highly recommends them for their efficient, professional and very friendly service.

I thoroughly welcome the increased police presence in Sydenham. And I think our Safer Neighbourhood team are doing a fab (tough) job. Shame we need it but that's the reality of living in London I guess. There do seem to be a number of "hooded groups" of youths on bikes cycling aimlessly ar...

Turd roulette (Ronski)! Couldn't have put it better myself! Anyone fancy playing Turd roulette / Poo dodgems down fairlawn park anyone?

Yes Simon, I agree that the vast majority of dog owners are indeed responsible and I imagine do take care of the mess after their dogs. But it only takes one irresponsible and selfish dog owner who can't be bothered to pick up their dogs poo to create the view that slurs the image of the vast majori...

I was walking down Fairlawn park and was struck by the sheer amount of dog poo up and down this street. It was revolting particularly as I could not get the dog mess off my shoes so I was probably responsible for spreading it down the street even more - sorry folks if you happened to tread into it t...