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by Bovine Juice
30 Sep 2018 14:27
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: A Leaf out of East Dulwich Forum's book?
Replies: 72
Views: 57761

Re: A Leaf out of East Dulwich Forum's book?

Talking about moribund forums, has anyone been on Virtual Norwood recently? :-( That was a great forum. I don't even live in CP but I met a few others via that and as a result formed a neighbouring community group, the PTB. The owner of VN made some terrible decisions though in his efforts to make ...
by Bovine Juice
3 Sep 2018 08:07
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Golden Lion Coffee Room
Replies: 3
Views: 4330

Re: Golden Lion Coffee Room

Er, I'm guessing that should be 9am not 9pm
by Bovine Juice
14 Aug 2018 19:32
Forum: Town Cafe
Topic: Building work by Penge east station
Replies: 16
Views: 20032

Re: Building work by Penge east station

The coffee and flowers shop is very good. Open a bit later on Friday and sells beer, well, lager and wine too
by Bovine Juice
31 Jul 2018 17:56
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Filming in Woodbastwick Rd
Replies: 4
Views: 5880

Re: Filming in Woodbastwick Rd

Probably not linked but Natalie Dormer was drinking in the Bridge House in Penge last night.
by Bovine Juice
27 Jun 2018 05:31
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Pubs showing world cup in beer garden?
Replies: 3
Views: 3888

Re: Pubs showing world cup in beer garden?

Goldsmiths in Penge
by Bovine Juice
23 Jun 2018 12:18
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: New St Christopher's Charity Shop
Replies: 35
Views: 29708

Re: New St Christopher's Charity Shop

The land is increasingly reverting to a messy eyesore, and people have started to use it as a parking place which means, unless they have a tiny Smart car, that they end up blocking our rear gate and preventing us from using our car. Regards Chris Is it worth putting a polite notice "Gates in ...
by Bovine Juice
23 Jun 2018 08:58
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: New St Christopher's Charity Shop
Replies: 35
Views: 29708

Re: New St Christopher's Charity Shop

Waiting for the Bakerloo is a major long term ambition, surely. Isn't it only coming to Lewisham by 2030 and no guarantees beyond that.
by Bovine Juice
22 May 2018 20:52
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Feeling emotional…
Replies: 19
Views: 27133

Re: Feeling emotional…

Best of luck fella. You were always an interesting and insightful poster and very supportive of my town, Penge.
by Bovine Juice
8 Apr 2018 19:35
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Southey Street Brewery
Replies: 1
Views: 2456

Re: Southey Street Brewery

It reopened a few weeks ago. It's great, 2-3 times the size, more seating, good lighting and bigger range of beers.
by Bovine Juice
3 Apr 2018 17:55
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Local Legends Sydenham & Penge
Replies: 9
Views: 9502

Re: Local Legends Sydenham & Penge

Ian and Judy at Designer Drapes in Penge are local legends. Involved in everything, run the Penge Traders Association and are always at fundraisers. Really lovely people too.
by Bovine Juice
16 Mar 2018 18:32
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Penge Indians
Replies: 9
Views: 9081

Re: Penge Indians

There is an eat in option at the Himalayan but with just two tables you may feel a little self conscious.

Himalayan is great though and the 9 veg side dish is wonderful for veggies. Belash is ok for meat dishes but not that spicy and not great for veg. Penge Massala is better but not amazing.
by Bovine Juice
2 Mar 2018 15:05
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Been to The Greyhound yet?
Replies: 75
Views: 93718

Re: Been to The Greyhound yet?

Personally I find booking of tables annoying. I was in there about 8.30 on Sunday night and had to stand because two tables still had Reserved signs on them.
by Bovine Juice
21 Feb 2018 19:53
Forum: Town Cafe
Topic: Beer Steer
Replies: 8
Views: 10271

Re: Beer Steer

The Alex doesn't do 1/3rd pints but it does do 2/3rds (plus 1/2s and pints)
by Bovine Juice
24 Jan 2018 19:59
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Mural?
Replies: 220
Views: 237678

Re: Mural?

Hi JMLF I live in Penge and am reasonably active within the local community (Chair of the Penge Tourist Board and member of the Town Centre Team). You asked how people get permission from the council/community. Permission hasn't been necessary from the council, mainly because Bromley has very little...
by Bovine Juice
11 Jan 2018 19:50
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Poodle club
Replies: 46
Views: 54242

Re: Poodle club

I live just, and I mean just - literally a road, over the border in Penge. I liked the Beer Rebellion and was an occasional visitor. Since it shut down I have rarely thought about heading off to Sydenham as its offering are tired compared to Penge (Alex, Southey Taproom, Goldsmiths, Bridge House, Mo...
by Bovine Juice
16 Dec 2017 09:47
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Poodle club
Replies: 46
Views: 54242

Re: Poodle club

What beer do they sell?
by Bovine Juice
11 Dec 2017 19:24
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Santander's Sydenham branch is closing
Replies: 4
Views: 4942

Re: Santander's Sydenham branch is closing

Too many young professionals who don't use bank branches any more. I suspect you'll find Catford will go 12 months after Sydenham. The ones that will cling on for a little longer will be in places like West Wickham, Beckenham, Addiscombe, etc where there are more comfortable pensioners and you can s...
by Bovine Juice
3 Dec 2017 13:35
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: New Builds on Sydenham High Street
Replies: 30
Views: 29414

Re: New Builds on Sydenham High Street

There are a few good sit-down eateries in Penge: Thai Delight and Chez Yves on Maple Road, Bella Luna pizza and Sicilian Art pizza on High St and Friends of Flavours on Green Lane. Plus the three gastropubs: Bridge House, Alex and Goldsmiths. I live about 6 mins walk from Penge High St and 10 mins w...
by Bovine Juice
30 Oct 2017 07:00
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: 2017 Decent Christmas Decorations in High Street?
Replies: 28
Views: 23637

Re: 2017 Decent Christmas Decorations in High Street?

I know exactly who all the hard working traders are who put the extra mile in for the local community events in Penge and they are all independent.
by Bovine Juice
7 Oct 2017 13:26
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: 2017 Decent Christmas Decorations in High Street?
Replies: 28
Views: 23637

Re: 2017 Decent Christmas Decorations in High Street?

The decorations in Penge are maintained and put up by the Penge Traders. Funds are raised throughout the year through events, particularly the creation and selling of a calendar.