Sydenham Town Forum

Hmmmm, I'm reserving judgment on that. I'll be intrigued to see how it actually looks when built, and I can only echo Lee's comments about the need to make sure the retail units are managed properly.

The Horniman does weddings: http://www.horniman.ac.uk/enterprises/wedding.php

although this might be a bit more formal than what it sounds like you're after...

mummycat wrote:when I meet my (girl)friends there we buy a bottle of wine and SHARE it together while we TALK to each other. Then we get another one...

Ah, heaven.....

Well said

I think it is all comparative really... yes you can get cheaper, but you can also get a LOT more expensive.

Okay, let me try to think of some tangibles, but please bear in mind that whether one person does or doesn't like something is only partly down to tangibles - human beings form opinions based on many other factors that can't be so easily defined! - I like the colour scheme - I like the decor, partic...

Ah but bensonby, from all your previous related posts it was clear that you had already decided that the Dolphin is not the place for you. Can you honestly say you went there with an open mind? If so, then I think this just shows that you really are not their target audience and were basically neve...

Ah but bensonby, from all your previous related posts it was clear that you had already decided that the Dolphin is not the place for you. Can you honestly say you went there with an open mind? If so, then I think this just shows that you really are not their target audience and were basically never...

Comedy and alcohol is a winning combination!

Right, so who knows the landlord well enough to start nagging??

I agree, I'd love a comedy pub...the woodsman has a 'stage' area, the golden lion has a back room and a stage. Maybe the Woodman could try it to help get people in on a weeknight? It always looks so empty there in the week when I go past. I've been to the comedy night at the Bedford in Balham and i...

I second that - a regular Comedy night would be great!

Isn't the best idea to ask for identification, and only report to the police if they are not able to produce any suitable ID? You need to be cautious, yes, but not paranoid. Savvy, I don't think you would have embarrassed the woman if she was genuinely collecting for charity - asking for ID is perfe...

Hmmmm, maybe I should leave my desk more often instead of using the forum as my cigarette break replacement.....

Absolutely agree.

What possible motivation could these people have for such a misguided campaign???

Why not just say "I'm sorry, but I have a bad back/don't feel very well/find it painful to stand up, would you mind giving up your seat?" - the worst they can say is "no", in which case I would expect some other kind soul might offer instead. Why suffer in silence? Because it's ...

If you absolutely need a seat, not being able to stand for 15 mins - and don't "qualify" by looking old &c. Then perhaps you could go much earlier/later and avoid rush hour... I don't usually need a seat, and I usually leave at a time that I do get a seat anyway (much earlier than I n...

If you absolutely need a seat, not being able to stand for 15 mins - and don't "qualify" by looking old &c. Then perhaps you could go much earlier/later and avoid rush hour... Personally speaking, this isn't an option. 9 times out of 10 though, I get a seat on the way to London Bridge...

Also should've said, someone who's likely to be available to come out pretty soon would be good!

Thanks Wing, I actually saw him recommended elsewhere on the forum also, so am on the case...

Right, I've got the electrician sorted but now I'm going to need a handyman type person to sort out where rain has leaked into my bathroom exhaust fan. Can anyone recommend someone good who would take on a small job like this?