Sydenham Town Forum

Thanks to Bob Wines for a great Spanish wine tasting last night.

Come down to Beer Rebellion on Sydenham Road (just past the car wash) this Saturday evening (6pm - 10pm) and try some fantastic Spanish tapas from Passion on a Plate. These small dishes of food are perfect when you want a snack with your drink. And, of course, you can order several and share them wi...

Many thanks.

Can anyone recommend a professional and reasonably priced carpet fitter? We would like the carpet on our stairs replaced.

A community police support officer was giving out leaflets today on the high street, warning people about thefts at cash points. The leaflet says, " Distraction thieves are operating in this area. There have been numerous crimes reported whereby elderly victims have attempted to get cash out of...

Try Brian Brooks (07909-863980). He's done lots of work for us, from small jobs to big jobs. He's honest, professional, reliable, and reasonably priced. He won't rip you off or leave you in the lurch.

I can highly recommend Brian Brooks. He;'s done lots of work on our house and for neighbours, and he's professional, reliable, honest, and reasonably priced. You won't get ripped off. His number is 07909-863980.

Is there anyone who is a Mac expert? I need to transfer data (foolishly, I didn't back up) from the hard drive of my old iMac (2006 model) to my new one. I need to point out that, from what I've been told, the "power supply" doesn't work on the old one, which is why it won't switch on. Ide...

Here's the new version of "Oh, Santa, I Just Wanna See Ya," produced by Sydenham composer Pete Wyer and featuring St Bartholomew's school choir, local children and parents. It includes filming and recording done recently at the Crystal Palace National Sports Centre. A great online Christma...

Sydenham composer Pete Wyer is inviting parents and children and anyone else to take part in the filming of Crystal Place Park's community Christmas carol, "Oh, Santa, I just wanna see ya." The recording and filming will take place at the National Sports Centre this Friday, November 20th. ...

Sydenham composer Pete Wyre is inviting anyone (adults or children) interested to take part in the filming of a community Christmas sing-song in Crystal Palace Park on November 20. Check out this You Tube clip.

Brian Brooks is excellent. He's done lots of jobs for us, and is honest, reliable and charges reasonable rates. His number is 07909-863980.

Walking past Blue Mountain last night, I noticed a letter in the window. It was written in legalese, and seemed to suggest that there have been some sort of problems with the lease or money. I hope it's not going to close.

I seem to recall The Wombles mentioning this: "Underground, overground, wombling free..."

A shopkeeper in Kirkdale has told me that there is a gang of motorcyclists wearing balaclavas who are riding noisily through Sydenham in the early evening trying to steal bags from people. She also said they sometimes pull up alongside cars and try to snatch bags. It's been going on for a month, app...

I'd just like to say what a little gem we have in Kirkdale Bookshop. There's always such a good variety of books to choose from. The staff do a great job in finding the good stuff. I've recently bought Clive James' Sentenced to Life, Greg Watts' The Long Road Out of Town, and Oliver Sacks' On the Mo...

The new Lebanese restaurant is on Sydenham Road (the high street), opposite Cherry and Ice.

Popped into the new Lebanese restaurant in the high street yesterday and came away impressed. The flat bread with lamb and vegetables was pretty good, as was the houmous. Not the best I've tasted, but good enough to make me return. The owner is friendly, although he's a bit slow when it comes to ser...

I went to Crystal Place park cafe at the weekend. Boy, it's pricey for what they're offering. Sandwiches in a wrapper: £3.80, cappuccino: £2.70. ANd it's not the classiest of joints, it has to be said.

Signage is only one part of attracting customers. Location and what you are actually selling are more important. I can't help but wonder whether a number of businesses that have recently opened in Sydenham have got these factors right. Ones that spring to mind are the children's shoe shop at the Syd...