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by AliT
23 Sep 2008 12:23
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Money for Mayow & Home Parks
Replies: 9
Views: 9010

Thats great news! I hope Mayow gets it! Has anyone been to Peckham Rye Park recently? They have a great cafe now and a lovely variety of spaces to enjoy. I know Mayow is a lot smaller but it could do with some improvenments - not least the children's play area. And a nice cafe would be great. Finger...
by AliT
22 Sep 2008 13:11
Forum: Town Cafe
Topic: Looking for a childminder
Replies: 2
Views: 3210

Looking for a childminder

I'm looking for a childminder for a couple of mornings a week. I wonder if anyone out there knows any registered childminders who may have the space for an 18 month old? I'd prefer it be somewhere within walking distance (we live on Girton Road). Cheers!
PS Does anyone know what the going rates are?
by AliT
11 Feb 2008 17:27
Forum: Town Cafe
Topic: Sash windows
Replies: 15
Views: 15066

We've just had a beautiful double glazed sash made by a local company called Atamer Carpentry - 0208 653 8090. Very high standard of workmanship and a pleasure to deal with.
by AliT
12 Jan 2008 15:16
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Torched cars
Replies: 14
Views: 13705

Unfortunately on this occasion it was the willful destruction of 'innocent' cars - as I understand it. A neighbour told me that the owners of both vehicles live on the street... not great news for us residents of Girton Road, or anyone in SE26 in fact. Sorry to be so gloomy.
by AliT
19 Nov 2007 07:57
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Blue Mountain Cafe coming to Cobbs Corner!!!
Replies: 83
Views: 82830

Here here Nasaroc. I really like the atmosphere in the BMC. Whatsmore I think they've done a grand job with the decor... with or without Lawrence LB. Considering there will never be glorious sunlight streaming through because of their north facing orientation, they've managed to introduce brightness...
by AliT
11 Nov 2007 17:20
Forum: Town Cafe
Topic: LOST CAT IN SYDENHAM
Replies: 9
Views: 7983

I know the pain of losing a cat. Have you put up posters? When I lived in Brixton my cat jumped from a 2nd floor balcony and I thought I had lost her forever. But a whole 3 months later, after weeks of going round Brockwell park shaking packets of cat biscuits and getting weird looks, I got a call i...
by AliT
25 Oct 2007 09:48
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Crystal Palace Park
Replies: 29
Views: 26967

We went to the exhibition on Tuesday, and very impressed we were too. The plans are great, and already the area outside Crystal Palace station is a million times better without the ghastly concrete bridge. Well done Latz...Roll on the changes. Also very interesting is the old booking hall. What a lo...
by AliT
23 Oct 2007 18:14
Forum: Town Cafe
Topic: Allotments
Replies: 6
Views: 8911

Hi
I've just put 2 and 2 together... we met you on Sunday! I'm the one with the baby. Happy allotmenting and we'll see you down there I'm sure.
by AliT
23 Oct 2007 18:10
Forum: Town Cafe
Topic: cafe opening
Replies: 1
Views: 3584

Hi Mr Arch
Glad you find the forum. When are you planning on opening? And do you have a name for your new venture? Looking forward to popping in once you're open.
by AliT
23 Sep 2007 18:43
Forum: Town Cafe
Topic: Blue Mountain Cafe
Replies: 22
Views: 23975

Yes Zucker is being reinvented. I stuck my nose in last week when there were people painting. They've remodelled the space somewhat so it is larger, and the guy I spoke to assures me that they are going to get a decent coffee machine! I don't know what kind of fare will be on offer, but I referred h...
by AliT
15 Aug 2007 12:52
Forum: Town Cafe
Topic: Allotments
Replies: 6
Views: 8911

Trewsbury Road Allotments are great!!! We have a lovely small friendly site with a great sense of community. A toilet is planned and a new clubhouse has been applied for. Not sure about availability of plots but if you pm me I can find out for you. There is a much larger site down near Lower Sydenha...
by AliT
12 Aug 2007 09:27
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: The Greyhound to Close!
Replies: 143
Views: 181240

Last night on passing through E Dulwich we noticed that the East Dulwich Tavern was rammed inside and out. And to then arrive back in Sydenham to the closed Greyhound seemed very sad. It seems to me that the Greyhound is very similar in size and situation (on the roundabout), albeit here and not the...
by AliT
1 Aug 2007 19:48
Forum: Town Cafe
Topic: coffee Bar Research for Sydenham
Replies: 23
Views: 25515

well... where to start... deli goods - good organic bread (especially sour dough), focaccia, yummy fruit tarts, chorizo, parma ham, fresh pesto, lots of wonderful cheeses - many from the UK, decent olives.... that sort of thing. Good luck and keep us posted.
by AliT
25 Jul 2007 09:23
Forum: Town Cafe
Topic: local cafe
Replies: 14
Views: 13883

Go for it Wiola! I think your model sounds great and the more decent eateries we have in Sydenham the better. I think your quiche, salad and wine lunch sounds like good value and a pleasant alternative to everything else in sydenham. Just make sure you find a buggy friendly venue and you will be mob...
by AliT
25 Jul 2007 09:11
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: New Brown Bins
Replies: 10
Views: 11903

I'm quite pleased about the arrival of the garden waste bins as it was always a struggle to get rid of that stuff before... there's only so much I can take to the allotment to compost. It'll be especially useful in autumn for fallen leaves and cutting back woody stems that don't go in the household ...
by AliT
16 Mar 2007 10:47
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Just had a thought
Replies: 4
Views: 5675

It's a great thought! I'd come and use it for sure... especially in the summer months. You only have to venture into the caf in Dulwich Park to see the potential. Mind you they have rather a lot of cash round those parts, they even have posh ducks in the ponds... by that I mean more variety!
by AliT
13 Mar 2007 11:19
Forum: Town Cafe
Topic: New Coffee Shop in Sydenham Station Approach!
Replies: 20
Views: 23467

Go for it CoffeeKing! There's a real need for something like that round here, especially now that I hear sweet little Zucker is closing... The only problem with Zucker was the size; so many people said they'd go in but find nowhere to sit. So if you can get into a larger space you'll have a full com...
by AliT
22 Feb 2007 11:33
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: mugging in Sydenham Avenue
Replies: 16
Views: 20936

Cri20051, Sorry to hear of the incident last Friday. It sounds pretty scary. Can I just ask, what time of day was it when you were in CP Park and saw the guys getting over the fence? And which bit of the park were you in? I walk there a lot (often alone) and as a woman have sometimes felt a bit vuln...
by AliT
20 Feb 2007 10:59
Forum: Town Cafe
Topic: Counsellor /Therapist wanted
Replies: 5
Views: 5801

HI KM. You could try Gillie Sliz in Crystal Palace. Have a look at her web page to find out more about her;

http://www.gillieslizcounselling.co.uk
by AliT
19 Feb 2007 19:26
Forum: Town Cafe
Topic: Two Brewers in Perry Hill being transformed.
Replies: 17
Views: 25070

Leaf, I've no idea.. I thought it was the 2 brewers... in any case I only heard about it on this thread and then looked at their website. I've only been in Sydenham for about 4 years, so dunno the history. Nice pub though!