Sydenham Town Forum

For anything with packing material, it's worth weighing them on one's kitchen scales before sealing up. Not as accurate, but if borderline re price range (per leaflet or website), one can take out a bit of cardboard or chop the envelope down a bit. Every little helps as they say and gradation jumps ...

Hi. If it's a typical problem with that printer, you might find others on Internet forums who've experienced similar and might know if it's fixable by oneself, i.e. can tell you which bits to unscrew and hook back on, unless the belt itself has broken (snapped). Google the model + belt (or carriage ...

I've no problem with trading names, but one amused me which I think was in Sydenham some time ago - or was somewhere anyway... ... being a hairdresser "Nuthatch". It took me a minute to realise they meant "New Thatch", except they'd answer the phone "Nut Hatch". Recall ...

Thanks for the replies and the heads up re meeting tonight. Will potter along and I look forward to hearing what's said

Thanks for the responses, Lee and Poppy. My immediate thinking was that I think our high street shops serve its residents very well, most particularly by offering choice - even the pound shops aren't really "just" pound shops as they stock different and varied things. I'd hate for the stre...

Is Ruby's post a "plant" as a deliberate wind-up?

Difficult. Perhaps try speaking to your neighbours as they may not realise that the noise carries, or that you need to sleep earlier than they do? More soft furnishings (cushions etc) in your flat might help, or perhaps your own background music so the neighbours' noise is not so prevalent? Sleep in...

We found that familiar regular noises were quite comforting (thinking of a road sweeping lorry revving its way up Westward Hill when we lived there). There's also a noisy train near here that goes past at 6am. (Never hear the trains all day otherwise.) The familiar noise has a strangely "ground...

I'm curious... what do they actually do? I'm thinking that wood can shrink and warp over time - so do they just move the window beading a bit further in and add a bit of draught sealant tape here and there? If the sash cords look OK (not frayed, so wouldn't need replacing yet), hopefully they don't ...

Hello again. Peeps on another forum have suggested that these are worth a look: Teddies on Gipsy Road (near the Mansion) which also has a baby unit so can cater for small children as well as older ones. Little Stars children's centre on Benton's Lane, SE27 Also, Clive Hall (not sure where that is th...

Thinking about what Ruby has said, I seem to recall (though my knowledge is way out of date) that they are inspected even if not very often as they are supposed to comply with statutory regulations. These days, any inspection reports should be available to the public under the Freedom of Information...

Hello. i can't really help as my son is now taller than I am LOL. However, there is a nursery at the top end of Silverdale (near Syd station) "Gem Kiddies Nursery", but I've no knowledge of it. When I was looking (clearly years ago) I visited a few and they fell into three categories: Thos...

I'm a very big fan of Sydenham DIY, but haven't personally bought any glass from them. If you can't find what you need at Sydenham DIY, perhaps try: Adroit Glass & Glazing, 9 St Georges Parade, Woolstone Road, Perry Hill London SE6 4DT Tel: 020 8812 2831. They're at the northern end of Woolstone...

Thanks for the heads up. Many drivers don't even slow down when approaching that crossing, let alone actually stop - whether they can see for the sun or not. It's good to be sure that traffic has stopped (or is clearly intending to stop) on both sides before setting off to cross. As you say, there a...

There used to be a "Learn Direct" little shop (like a cyber cafe) near Forest Hill a while ago, but gone now.

Their website shows these addresses (having searched on Lewisham Station) so might be a starting point?

http://www.learndirect.co.uk/personal/

Hello - There's a thread in the "Town Hall" on this website, see "DIY Shop" here: http://sydenham.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1302&sid=74e8fcc43758403e95b97f3ecc11547d Perhaps you could add a comment there also? I agree about carpet fitters, that they know that doors might w...

Can't say I've noticed anything (near Syd Station). However, there was an item on the news that there was evidence that airlines were operating out of allowed hours and the response was that when flights were delayed, they more or less had still to go or it would otherwise cause many airport/schedul...

Many thanks BingBong

In reply to Jules' post, regrettably some people will always drive like idiots on what is, after all, a high street (Sydenham Road) not just a link road. Some even speed up to make sure they don't have to slow down for people. What would help and presumably cost little would be to change the timing ...

Another vote for Sydenham DIY. :) Very helpful and not really any more expensive I find, especially if you allow petrol cost re Penge, Downham or Catford. Incidentally, they do take credit cards. I seem to recall they did stop for a little while, but do take them now. Their opening hours are 8-5 Mon...