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talk I'd love your opinions if you have time to comment. We run Certified, principled farmers' markets in London and I would love to know if East Dulwich would like to have one of its own. I'm very aware that you already have a number of amazing food shops. Compared to other areas you're very well served with a great butcher, fishmonger, lovely greengrocer and bakers etc.
The farmers’ market is a unique food retail venue. Unlike at Borough Market for example, a specialty food market allowing imported and bought-in produce, at farmers’ markets all the stallholders are farmers and must grow everything they sell. The food is always seasonal and local. It never competes, therefore, with shops selling mangoes, oranges, bananas, olives, watermelons, or even strawberries in March. Indeed a farmers’ market does not compete directly with any other food outlet because it deliberately limits the range of products sold. From the perspective of the customer, the farmers’ market, the green grocer, the deli, and the supermarket are essentially four different food products, not four competing ones. We always work very well with existing food shops and could complement your exisitng traders. I've heard that William Rose closed its order book for Christmas at the beginning of December, so there's a good example of a need for more organic and free range meat and poultry in your neighbourhood!
We believe the market should serve the whole community with a range of producers selling a range of products at a range of prices. At the markets we organise, there are producers selling relatively expensive organic foods, for example, and relatively inexpensive seasonal produce. However, we know that our customers appreciate quality, and care about the origins of the food. Many people of all incomes, particularly older people and those with young children, fit this description.
All of our markets are Certified by FARMA - the farmers markets and retail association to be bona fide so you can be sure that you're buying from real farmers and not from a wholesaler.
Please can you pass the word around - if you wish to reproduce this on community website forums or in newsletters that's fine. I'd love to know what local people - residents and businesses think about a weekly Sunday farmers' market. Any comments or questions are welcome. |
We are currently making a prime time documentary for Channel 4 Cutting Edge Strand about the housing market and are looking for people who might be interested in taking part.
My director is a documentary maker with a track record for producing high-quality, honest and sensitive observational films. He produced Make Me Normal, a Channel 4 documentary about four students at an autism specialist school in SE London, which won a BAFTA for Best Single Documentary.
We would like to follow the sale of a desirable family home in the current market. We are interested in understanding the process of buying and selling a property through 360 degrees: from the point of view of the vendor, the potential purchasers and the estate agent. W would like to make an honest documentary that explores what is, by its very nature, a hugely important event in people’s lives.
If you require any further information please do not hesitate to get in contact.
Regards,
Tom
02072900660
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Hello all. I am a freelance Assistant Producer working on a three part documentary series for Channel 4. I am currently searching for people to get involved with the series and have permission from the administrator to post on this site. Please read below and get in touch should the following apply to you or anyone you know!
We are searching for homeowners & builders in the Greater London area who have run into problems on a large scale domestic building project and need some help to get it back on track. We will offer the services (for free) of a leading industry expert to work with the homeowners and the builders to help resolve any problems. The programme is a great opportunity to reach an amicable solution that gets everything running smoothly again for all concerned. The first two episodes reached an agreeable solution for both parties and I am confident that we can do the same for those involved in our final episode.
My initial aim is to have an informal chat with the homeowners to determine whether or not the project meets the criteria of the documentary and I will then work on contacting the builder to explain the premise of the series. Again we have managed to achieve this with our first two episodes and barring disaster we should be able to make it work the third time around.
Please do get in touch for an informal chat on 0207 907 0869 or email me through this website.
Best wishes
Fiona |
On your interactive map you have the 312 bus, it is now thw 197, the link for the 40bus does not work at all.
Also you have not imcluded the new organic butchers Willam Rose, formerly Hesters.
Also could you please include the rail timetables for Forest Hill station as it is a faster connection to London Bridge, also could you also include the p4 and the p13 bus information
Best Wishes John Lockton |
Hi just to let everyone know that CHICHIRARA, East Dulwich's very own vintage and modern secondhand clothes shop is now open on Sundays as well as the usual Tuesday, Thursday, Firday and Saturday 10 - 5
See you there love Heather
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I recently learned that my parents lived at 18 Lordship Lane for about one year, up until January, 1951, when they emigrated to the U.S., where I was born three months later. From studying the Lordship Lane website, it appears they must have lived in a flat above what is now Andreas Delicatessen. So, when I fly to London in May, one of my main destinations will be Lordship Lane. And since I've been involved in neighborhood revitalization efforts for the past 30 years here in the U.S., I'd be very interested in meeting for a pint at one of the local pubs with some of the people from the Lordship Lane neighborhood to learn more about your neighborhood, because the information on your website is very interesting. I'll be arriving in London on May 9, and the best days for me to visit Lordship Lane will be on May 10 and 11, but there is some flexibility in my schedule to meet later in the month, too. Thank you. |
Just to let people know that The Barry Area Residents' Association represents all residents living between Friern & Crystal Palace Road, with Upland road and Lordship Lane (The Plough side) as boundaries.
We will be having our AGM in April 2007 and are seeking new committee members, especially those who are council tenants and leaseholders, We meet the 2nd Tuesday of most months (9/12) at the East Dulwich Community Centre Darrell Road. next to Medical Centre.
Our ages run from late 30s onwards, mixture of ethnic and religious backgrounds. If any one wants to know more, please e mail me. |
I used to know a family who lived in North Cross Road. They were Italian and once had an ice cream business. The name was Giuliano and there were two daughters - Maria and Anna. I wonder if anyone knew of them and of what happened to them. I would love to get in touch. |
I am glad to see Lordship Lane thriving and becoming really buzzy. It was pot luck that I ended up in this area and am really glad we found such a nice place to live and work. Glad to see the organic butcher doing so well and now a fishmonger is opening up too. Soon the whole of Lordship Lane will be full of great shops! |
Hi all,there are a couple of things that are going on in the local community that have just been brought to our attention.Firstly East dulwich police station might be knoked down for residential flats,Do we need more flats,currently most of the policing and emergency calls come from peckham police station,while there are only a few police and community police in place at dulwich.there are petitions around east dulwich to stop this,if you want to sign.
Secondly rumours suggest southwark council may be bringing a controlled parking zone to the area.They proped this about 6 years ago, retailers and residents fought this and won.But now its being proposed again.
Southwark alliance are having a meeting on the 14th of february location unknown,but the contact number is 02075256433 for anyone who wants to go.
I know its valentines day but hopefully there will be other meetings.
Do East dulwich need a controlled parking zone?Are we being penalised for commuters parking here?Lets do something about this |
Hy guys,i dont know whether the residents of East Dulwich know,but our lovely parking wardens have decided to fine cars that are parked in front of the paving that slopes for the disabled and wheel chair bound residents.People have been ticketed for parking in front of these,they are located around east dulwich,buts its only now fines are being issued.Frogley road is an example. |
I am looking for a tiler to re-groute the tiles on my kitchen floor.
I live on Barry Road and the floor is original teracotta tiles which need a bit of tlc to get them looking fab again.
PLEASE if anybody is interested or can recommend a person who would be ready to do the job, I would need them to start in early MARCH.
Thank you! |
I am looking for a cleaner for 3-4 hours each week (cleaning) and a further 2-3 hours every 2nd week (ironing). Can anyone recommend a good, reliable residential cleaner?... or if anyone is looking for such work in East Dulwich and can provide references please e-mail me. Thanks. |
Great to discover your web-site. Do you have a situations vacant page? I'm trying to find someone who is passionate about domestic electrics, maybe someone who is experienced or someone who is happy to become an apprentice in our busy outfit, working in houses and small businesses around Dulwich. |
The M and S story is misinformation! The Walsh Glazing site is definitely going to be the White Stuff. Ask the builders! I assume it's the estate agents who are keen to promote the idea of Marks and Spencers in East Dulwich. |
People who criticise M&S coming to Lordship lane all seem to be new arivals. Those of us who have lived in the area for many years have welcomed the announcement that we will soon have the opportunity to buy quality produce at reasonable prices. I want a high street with a range of usefull shops, not end to end estate agents, and expensive restaurants.
have a look at the quality of fruit and veg on sale at the moment, then take a trip to a M&S foodhall, and see the difference in range and quality. a modern vibrant high street is what i want, where i can shop for my staples, not a twee little meaningless row of expensive minority-taste rip-off shops. If you get talking to any local shop staff, and they disclose their (in general) meagre hourly rate, compare that to the salaries and conditions which M&S offer its staff. The same exercise works with the scruffy little cafes and the rather smart looking cafe Nero. be honest, where would you rather spend an hour chatting to friends?
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Great news for residents of East Dulwich - M&S are setting up shop in Lordship Lane - and not a moment too soon! This is great news! |
Great to hear that M&S is moving to Dulwich, if it is good enough for the likes of Woolworth Road then it is certanly good enough for Lordship Lane, it is most welcome.
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Monica Mcsherry i have had dealings with parkhill as i lived at 36 lordship lane for some years but it was my grandparents who lived there for 50 odd years and my granddad who owned and ran hogan bro. buisness. I found parkhill to be polite and all the rest. but i doubt if there will be a M&S opening were walsh glazers is apparently mcdonalds approached him a number of years back and he apparently refused it, maybe its just rumors but who knows. I agree though to keep lordship lane relativly the same as it is now/then |
this is in reply to steve connor orpington
I just wanted to know if that tyer shop on lordship lane was called Hogan Bros. |
hi i lived in dulwich from 1949 to 1976 i lived in silvester rd my wife a local girl lived in landcroft rd we both went to heber rd school and my first job was in a tyre shop in lordship lane.Dulwich was a truly lovley place to live.I only moved away from the area because of the house prices i would love to move back someday. |
ART EXHIBITION OPENING NIGHT
On Thursday 9th November i will be holding an opening night to an exhibition showing my work in The Railway next to Tulse Hill station. The evenings starts at 7pm and will be filled with live artwork, live music, drinks and nibbles! My work consists of tonal printmaking, drawings and mixed media. All are welcome upstairs at the Railway on the 9th. |
East Dulwich now has it's own MySpace!
Help, infomation, news, advice, rumor, quesions, concerns anything you can think of.
Its for anyone and everyone.
What do you have to do?
If your new to MySpace you'll have to sign up at MYSPACEdotCOM.
Then you will have to add East Dulwich as a friend
Then once you've done that you will be free to add a comment for all to see
If you have any questions or suggestions send them here send us a message
C.
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It's early days yet, but it has massive potential! See you in there!!! |
Re Highlands - there's a house near the Dulwich Wood Tavern - it's set well back from the road, in a wooded area with a driveway. I was there for a function many years ago - it is quite grand (Belair style) could that be the one? |
Hi, anyone know a reasonably priced builder (to do structural works like removing supporting walls) that they would reccommend? Any help gratefully received! |
The East Dulwich Forum is live, to go there please search for 'East Dulwich Forum' on Google. The forum is free, so please use it to chat, source, discuss or just have a good gossip... |
HI
I am thinking of buying a house in Peckham Rye (just off Goose Green). Is there a difference in SE15 house prices when the house is immediately bordering SE22?
The agents say not ...but they would - wouldn't they.
Thanks |
Peckham Panthers childrens rugby club will be starting regular Sunday morning practices again from 10:30am Sunday 10th September. We coach tag and contact rugby for children in years 2,3,4,5 and 6. We'd love to see some new faces. Check out the website at peckhampanthersrfc dot co dot uk |
Great site, lots of handy info!
I have just set up a blog for East Dulwich. Please link to it and keep it alive! I'm going to add a link to your site now.
It's eastdulwichlife on blogspot dot com |
Hi Gemma
I also live close to Mulberry Close
I cant understand what your concerns are . Mulberry close is a quiet gated family dominated close .I cant see any problems . It is nicely situated for lordship lane dulwich and peckhma rye parks and buses to central london/croydon - you could do worse . hope this helps - jenny |
Hi,
I am thinking of buying a house near Abbotswood road.It seems a nice area and well located between sainsbury and the train station.I am however fairly new to east dulwich and wonder what your thoughts are of this area? Is there anything in particular i should be looking out for? Any comments will be appreciated.
Thanks! |
I thoughts I'd take the opportuunity to introduce the three local councillors for the area. The Lordship Lane area is covered by the East Dulwich ward.
We are all Liberal Democrats and details of how to contact us are below and in the council section of this site.
I have set up a blog with news of my work as a local councillor at richardthomas.org.uk.
If you have any issues you think we can help with then get in touch!
Richard.
Local Councillors: East Dulwich Ward
There are three councillors: James Barber, Jonathan Mitchell and Richard Thomas - all Liberal Democrat members.
James Barber
james.barber@southwar k.gov.uk
Tel 020 7733 0941 or 07903 964 130
Jonathan Mitchell
jonathan.mitchel l@southwark.gov.uk
Tel 07903 967 911
Richard Thomas
richard.thomas@sout hwark.gov.uk
richardthomas.org.uk Tel 020 7525 7367
Surgery Details: All surgeries are shared between all three East Dulwich councillors. 7-8pm, second and fourth Thursdays of every month, Alleyn Community Centre, Darrell Road, SE22 9NL.
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There is another rumour on Lordship lane that Marks and Spencers are coming here.On the Walsh glazing site!Mr Walsh wont confirm or deny!!!!!Although it is the elusive Mr parkhill estates who now owns the site,as well as the building next door to celestial.
Watch this space. |
Dear Sue
Have you found your vegetarian caterer yet?If not pop into healthmatters on lordship lane and ask for me monica.I Have catered in the past for vegetarians and i am interested in getting back into outside catering.Let me know if you are interested
Monica |
The 'Save the Onions' Campaign - wood like to answer the passage in the last editionof the South London Press;
Further to your article's invitation to write with comments of last weeks article and on the proposed demolition at Dulwich Hospital. It would seem that you have spoken to various people except the campaigners.
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'Save the Onions' campaigners are infact fully supportive of the development of modern medical facilities at the Dulwich site. We are not proposing that the old wards be reused, we are simply asking that the four front towers be incorporated as part of the facade of any new building to maintain the historic appearance of this area's skyline. It's important to point out here that the Southwark PCT only intend to use the areas where the self-supporting Towers currently stand for landscaping, so this option which the PCT has not investigated would not interfere with the core plans for any new facilities.
This approach of combining historic facade elements, the best of the old with the new, is standard good practice across London and affords exciting architectural opportunities. We are simply asking that this and similar options are given proper consideration, as the PCT has no expectation of going to planning until next year with the likelihood that no construction work will even start on site at the earliest for another year after that, this really isn't much to ask.
Local people should be aware that we could be simply left for years to come with a boarded-up empty building site. The PCT also has not managed to secure any funding for the proposed new hospital at this time, so the premature loss of the front unique onion domed towers is completely needless, especially as there are no guarantees that the PCT can build anything by 2010 in their place. In ignoring most reasonable requests of this nature, the PCT is operating in direct contradiction to Southwark's well considered Planning Brief for the site as well as the new 'Southwark Plan', both of which require on behalf of the public the retention of key historic and cultural elements. As this can be achieved without hindering any new hospital, the current position of the PCT is directly at odds with the public's ' REASONABLE EXPECTATION' of best management of a public body who hold in stewardship our public buildings and assets.
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I have include a copyright free photo of the Towers, as you only had a shot of the central Chateau building in your last article.
Thank you for your kind attention in regard to this most important local matter.
Yours sincerely,
Martin Wespestad.
Coordinator 'Save the Onions' campaign.
IF YOU SUPPORT OUR CAMPAIGN. PLEASE LOBBY YOU LOCAL COUNCILLORS - YOUR MP AND HEAD OF SOUTHWARK COUNCIL TO BRING PRESSURE ON THE PCT TO ACT RESPONSIBLY WITH OUR PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND ASSETS - THAT THEY ONLY HOLD IN TRUST IN OUR / YOUR NAME.
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Its such a stunning building... Soon East Dulwich will look like just any London suburb. The towers can be seen from all around ED and Camberwell - why get rid of them?? I definitely support keeping the towers and main frontage - I understand this can be done without compromising the new health facilities planned so what's the problem? Probably silly NHS bureucracy as usual... When will the government start listening to what the people want rather than just forcing their plans on us - apparently there's no planning permission for the new community hospital so we'll be left staring at a demolished building site while they scramble around trying to raise th £35million needed! Its sheer madness. Its going to ruin a lovely part of East Dulwich which is really sad |
I can't belive they are demolishing the towers! It will spoil the whole building and it would be a wasted opportunity to use the space for Dulwich residents and the community - I've heard talk about a gallery for modern art or a local learning centre - these are fantastic ideas!! |
DULWICH HOSPITAL DEMOLITION
due in the next 2 weeks, - SAVE THE ONIONS !
Southwark Primary Care Trust (PCT) is intending to demolish the entire eastern or right hand wing of the hospital within days, with the loss of our unique landmark and famous ‘onion’ dome towers. The PCT plans to go ahead with this despite petitions from local people, against the planning brief for the site and the spirit of the UDP or Southwark Plan written by our council.
The Dulwich Community Council has twice asked on our behalf that the heritage and historic features be given better consideration and protection. The PCT has failed though to react to this. If the eastern wing is demolished, towers and all, will it be only a matter of time before the entire site is needlessly levelled? The PCT needs to be held to account and reflect the views of local people. The PCT is after all a public body holding our public assets in ‘TRUST’ .
We are simply asking the demolition be DELAYED so that the alternatives to the burnt earth approach can receive proper consideration. The PCT isn’t even likely to go to planning till next year, funding for the new building is not yet in place and construction could still be years away, so this is not too much to ask.
Postponement of the hasty and needless demolition would allow us time to raise money (through various grants, e.g. regeneration grants, lottery, etc) as well as time for all options to receive proper consideration. The Front towers could be incorporated into the new structures - a great architectural opportunity or alternatively developed as a pair of independent pavilions for community use. Such facilities could provide space for social, arts, educational and all sorts of greatly needed community services and activities.
Our plans would NOT interfere with any new planned health facilities. From the information provide by the PCT to date, the front towers, due for needless destruction, are only in an area planned for landscaping. We are asking that towers, at a minimum, be retained to protect the character of our historic area.
Please show your support by signing the petition on the reverse of this poster.
As time is very short, You may wish to write to your MP to ask her to hold the PCT to account to local views. - Tessa Jowell jowellt at parliament.uk - as well of course as you local councilors.
!! SAVE THE ONIONS !!
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I am working with Southwark Council to try to get the paddling pool at Peckham Rye Park renovated (it's been derelict for years and is a real eyesore). The proposal is to put in water jets that come on and off which children can run through (there is something similar at Brockwell Park). It would be a nice safe play area and would add to facilities in our area really well. The water would be recycled I hasten to add - important given the current situation. And if a drought order was in place the facility would be turned off. I have started up a petition and would ask that as many Soutwark residents as possible sign up. If you feel you could collect some signatures for me I can send blank copies of the petition to you by post, or email over if you have a colour printer. Please email me at amandaj.dilnot@virgin.net with your name and address. Thanks.
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Whilst I agree with most of the comments on Cafe Nero and M&S coming to Lordship Lane I am in favour of it. I don't want to lose the local cafe's and grocers as they add charm and character to the area and to a sense of community spirit when you know people by name and know you are supporting their business.
However there is after all an Iceland in the High St and I for one would mauch rather see M&S in it's place selling nice, quality food then the tat and nasty cheap rubbish that Iceland produces. I think when you see Iceland on a high street you automatically think the rest of the shops aren't going to be worth bothering with. It seems that where cheap supermarkets are then there's a chance the rest of the shops will be of the same quality. |
Great news about the towers! It is really heart
warming to see the Save the Onions campaign doing something proactive. You have my support 100%
We can make a change! |
Those who protest to Cafe Nero and M&S setting up shop in Lordship Lane were, obviously, not around when the area was not as appealing as it is today - minus the
trendy new specialist shops etc. Why don't these people
protest about the many bars and restaurants that have
sprung up all over the place, instead? |
Can anyone recommend a good local vegetarian caterer. I need someone to provide food for around 50 people in July and would like good quality fresh food (and lots of salads). Any advice would be very welcome. |
Further to issue of the Towers of Dulwich Hospital.
Indeed they are due to be demolished, the eastern four to start with at least, even though they stand on an area which the PCT only intends to use for some landscaping.
We, Save the Onions campaign, are and have been battling for some time to prevent this needless loss of these character and skyline defining elements of our historic area of Dulwich.
There is a small chink of light on the matter if we can act fast. The PCT have conceded that their retention would not interfere with the layout of their planed facilities. That said they are not prepared to spend any money toward their retention / development. Perhaps there is a just chance if we can gather enough enthusiasm expertise and funding, to turn the two sets of towers in a pair of pavilions to house facilities for local services and community uses, a Dulwich Picture gallery Modern perhaps. We will though need to act very quickly to produce a coherent plan to fully persuade the PCT to play ball before the bulldozers roll.
If anyone can offer assistance in helping save this important element of local environment please contact us.
We need people with expertise in structural engineering, fund raising and experience / track record in applying for lottery and alike funding.
Contact Martin on m7post at yahoo
Thanks.
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Cafe Nero and M&S
I think its a real shame the Cafe Nero's and M&S chains are moving in to Lordship Lane. Its fine to think oh well its only a coffee shop or a small 'simply Food' store but this is just the start of the problem. It paves the way for many others to follow and this is very sad indeed. There are some great little cafes on Lordship Lane and I would ask potential customers of such chains to be daring and try something different other than your skinny, decaff lattes and do something that actually supports local business and contributes to the community spirit. I have only just moved to East Dulwich / Lordship Lane and love it and I do because its not just like every other High St in the UK- you can make a difference to the look and feel of the place as an individual so why not give it a go??
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Dulwich Bel Air 4th June 2006: Although I was parked some distance away, I noticed that parking attendants were busy distributing parking tickets to cars partly parked on the pavement the nearer I got to Bel Air park, where a steam fair and three cricket matches were taking place. Whilst recognising that normally cars parked on the kerb can be hazardous to pedestrians, it seems to me that the owners of these cars were being public spirited in that their purpose was to prevent the road getting gridlocked and thereby saving the council and the police time and money. The approach of the traffic wardens strikes me as unimaginative at best and bloody minded at worst. With an event taking place in the park the Council should either have coned one side of the road or left well alone.
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Hi,
Could anyone recommend a reliable and cheap cleaner- needed for a couple of hours a week? (East Dulwich area)
Thanks |
As far as I know, the M&S rumour has no basis in fact whatsoever. I asked in Iceland about it and they said that this branch is staying. Wishful thinking from some local estate agents I think. |
Hello,
Could someone tell me if there are buses going to Canary Wharf from East Dulwich?
Many thanks,
Caroline |
Hi
I'm looking for a cheap labourer to dig out my garden and build a small wall - does anyone know any good and cheap?
Thanks |
We live in a world of free speech and broad opinion,and its great to see the locals voice their opinion about local issues.There was a feeling of unrest and uncertainty when caffe nero opened up and a lot of people had claimed they would boycott the place.But the very same people who made the claim,use it and like the friendly service and the coffee.Caffe Nero are here to stay and i am happy they are.
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What do people think about the redevelopment of the old Dulwich Hospital on East Dulwich Grove? It seems such a shame to lose this fanastatic architecture. The 8 towers are being pulled down in a few months time and the site revamped. Such a shame to see those ornate domed towers go. I recently used them as reference for the film "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory". They were the inspiration for the Nut Room! |
I moved to the area about a year ago, and personally I am in favour of Caffe Nero and M&S on Lordship Lane - the area is beautiful with its victorian terraces, trees and way-out-of-london atmosphere. Town is just 15mins on the train and this area needs the good reputation its deserves - these new outlets will only help to do that in a commercial city like London. And as far as I can see, Nero's is a hit - full every day when I walk pass, or I'll admit - pop in for a take-out coffee!!! Lodship Lane itself is very independently run - these outlets will be popular but I'm sure local shops and restaurants have enough loyal customers! We should take these new outlets as a good sign for the area...and lets not forget Sainsbury's that is always just down the road from Nero's...and that was a selling-point from all the estate agents we spoke to. Things like this push house prices up but also make our area diverse - just because something is corporate owned it doesn't mean it doesn't have identity, offer a service and employ people in the local area. And Nero's is fair-trade...just some thoughts.
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I wanted some feedback on what people thought of this idea, whether it's something you would use.....when it comes to Christmas my family have always sent a lot of cards, as have my neigbours.
I am planning to set up a company that delivers your cards by hand, which is always nice. This takes the hassle off your hands and you'd save money as it would be at a lower fee than 1st class stamps would cost. |
Re Marks & Spencers. Apart from the fact that it is a shame to see Lordship Lane and the area as a whole losing it's individuality as big business moves in, Marks & Spencers should be boycotted because of their huge support for the apartheid state of Israel. |
Hi All, I am the new Community Development officer at JAGs sports club and the first thing I want to do is set up some local evening classes using the facilities we have available. first though I need to know what you, the local people would like to learn, this could be anything from Italian to first aid, ball room dancing, or web site design.
any suggestions would be much appreciated, thanks Eleni
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I'm thinking of buying a house on Pellatt Road, but I'm worried there will be a lot of noise early in the morning from lorries coming and going from the post sorting office at the top. Does anyone live there who can reassure me it's not too bad? Thanks. |
I think it is a real shame Cafe Nero has opened up a shop on Lordship Lane. I have just moved to the area, and one of the things that attracted me most of all was the diverse array of independent shops. Do we really want the high street to look like every other high street in Britain? Once the big chains move in rents will rise, and this will push other independent stores out of business. We can all make a difference by supporting our local shops and boycotting the big chains! |
I think having a M&S in Lordship lane is a great idea. I was born and still live in Dulwich, nearly 25 years and am proud to express this. Its about time East Dulwich was known from the great place it is with good shops. |
I was born in East Dulwich and have lived here since, im now 27. This is far longer than many people on this website complaining about Cafe Nero and M&S coming to Lordship lane! I remember the days when Lordship lane was nothing but a dump! Most of the shops were boarded and up and had fly posters all over them. I think it is execellent that we are now attracting these high street names...if gives us all a great choice in our shopping, saves us having to drive to Lewisham to go to M&S and lets us enjoy a decent latte on the way to work!! |
I have lived in East Dulwich since I was three, I am now 13, and I strongly disapprove of the major chain stores dominating Lordship Lane. First Cafe Nero, which i have decided to boycott and now apparently a M & S for food, we already have Somerfield and all the nice stores such as Cheese Block and SMBS foods. I hope others will understand and agree with my point |
Further to the issue of the removal of the northbound 4-7pm parking restrictions; - it's hoped that this will be done by the end of April. For those who wish to park / shop in during the am restrictions - there have now been provided on most of the side streets bays allowing 30 minutes parking - of course then after 10am you can park on northbound side of Lordship Lane it self. Support your local shops. Best wishes, Martin W. |
Hi there, I've recently moved to the area and I'm after a good quality but affordable carpenter (is there such a person?!) to construct some shelving, cabinets and a wardrobe. Is there anyone you could recommend? Many Thanks Alastair |
I recently discovered your website when a new customer informed me that we were listed.
Thanks for listing us we are grateful.Just to let the locals know,the restrictions on the northbound buslane between 4pm and 7pm will be lifted shortly In a 1 year pilot. Watch this space for when it will happen.
Marks and spencers are taking over the iceland site,What do locals think?
Monica Mcsherry Healthmatters co-owner
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Hi Michael
If you're still looking for a carpenter, please call Chris at The Wood Work Company who is based in Herne Hill 07931 592 311. He has a web site (search Google for carpenters in Dulwich) and has built me a fitted wardrobe which you are quiet welcome to come and look at if you want
regards
Mark |
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Im researching some family history and have come across a property named Highlands in Dulwich. This would appear to be a rather large detached property in substantial grounds with a wooded drive way and possibly a cottage named Highlands Cottage. This would be around the early 1900s. Would anyone have an idea where this could be? Many thanks |
It has been brought to my attention that there is a Café Nero being brought to East Dulwich.
It seems that no residents were consulted on this and the obvious implications that it has on the area, in terms of retaining the East Dulwich’s individuality and avoiding the look of every other UK high street. |
I am a resident if East Dulwich and for sometime have been a little concerned about the lack of focus in the area.
I have noted in particlar the apparent unfinished look of the roundabout at the junction of Grove Vale and Lordship Lane - the entrance to the "village" for all those coming down from London.
At the moment the roundabout is surplanted by a metal column with nothing on it.
How about replacing this with a village sign - similar to those that can be found in many villages in Norfolk. They are invariably carved in wood and marvellously painted and always embody images from local history, and we have enough of this in East Dulwich.
If you think the idea worth cosidering then please let me know and give me a call 020 8693 - 6935 in the evenings.
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I am looking for a good carpenter to build / install a fitted wardrobe. Can anyone recommend one to me? Thanks! |
Good site thank you. I will come back here sometimes |
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She has cream fur with chocolate coloured ears, paws and tail & blue eyes and was wearing a purple collar.
She was last seen in Bawdale Road on the evening of Friday 23 Dec.
Violet is very playful and inquisitive (and therefore prone to getting shut in places she shouldn’t be!) but she will be missing her loving family and sister.
If you have seen, or think you have seen her
please call us on 020 8 516 4320.
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Can anyone put me in touch with a good, non-rip-you-off carpenter in the area? |
For your Plumbing needs I strogly recommend
Peter Bennison 020 8299 1385/ 07788-412880
Reliable, knowledgeable, qualified, friendly and conscientious.
I had a boiler service and 2 rads installed and am very happy
See http://www.familiesonline.co.uk/article/view/397/1/45
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SMASH THE CPZ EXTENTION!!!]
STOP THE STEAMROLLERING OF THIS UNJUST REGULATION!!!!!
HALT THE CREEP OF SMALL MINDED LOCAL GOVERNMENT BUROCRATS!!!!!
We do not need the CPZ boundaries to be changed. It will destroy LIVES. it will destroy BUINESSES.it will change th makeup of our WONDERFUL COSMOPOLITAN MULTI ETHNIC society for good. It will allow people to PARK IN FRONT DOOR, as I am on the wrong side of the CPZ revised boundary. I do not want CPZ refugees PARKING OUTSIDE MY DOOR.If you8 care about Peckham & East Dulwich, if you care about balance & fairness & most of all IF YOU CARE ABOUT NARROW MINDED PAROCHIAL SNOBS LIKE ME HAVING THE RIFF RAFF PARKING OUTSIDE MY EXPENSIVE OGLANDER ROAD HOUSE then please oppose the CPZ. |
Cleaning Help Wanted once a week in East Dulwich, approx 3 hours including some ironing. If you are interested and have good references, please contact us on the email address below. |
Re Mast - this is s popular cause & well supported locally -it isnt formal , so we have no contacts or chairmen or secretaries or treasurers - this is the whole community acting here - read the leaflet! |
I Have just had a leaflet pushed through my door about the possibility of a Phone mast at the church on Goose Green - thats all very well, but who is behind this slightly creepy & oversensationalist note ? It bears no author or contact details, just a rather oversimplified Q&A section about Phone masts & possible dangers...Who are these people ? are they so scared of retribution of the must talked about but rarely seen Pro-Phone mast activists that they are unwilling to put their own contact details on the form & deliver them only at night ? or are they "regular church goers" who have happened to use this sunday ritual; to get their SO talented children into St Johns & St Clements school, but are afraid to upset the vicar who underwrote their application in the first place ? Strange for such obviously genuine & committed christians to be afraid to stand up for what they believe in?
Do these people have mobiles ? have they ever used a Mobile phone ? have they ever dialled a Mobile number ? Obviously not - thats why they are SO opposed to the mast......
Maybe its OK to put masts in areas where the local residents are not verbose or educated enough to organise & oppose such a development ?
If anyone does have contact details for the unnamed organisers of this mysterious campaign, I think it would appreciated by all........
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Some lovely photos of old East Dulwich and Peckham .
http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/ian_bunker/album?.dir=/f208 |
Can anyone recommend a good electrician/plumber? I need an immersion heater replaced, which involves draining the tank?
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anyone know a good plumber? is it a new urban myth - the polish plumber/builder etc? |
I am looking for a single office to rent in the East Dulwich area - would need phone line and broadband access. Ready to move in ASAP Thanks - jimmyrichards47@hotmail.com |
Hi,
I am currently looking for office space. Space for 1 - 2 desks and a medium sized printer should do. Ideally in the East Dulwich area.
If anyone can help, I would be very grateful.
Kind regards,
Kevin. |
Does parking in London make your blood boil?
Have you received a ticket, been clamped or even had your car towed away when you’ve actually parked completely legally?
Or is it impossible to park outside your own house because of commuters using your street as the train station car park or to avoid the congestion charge?
Are you, or were you, working as a parking attendant and want to set the record straight or tell of the abuse you suffered from an irate public?
If you have any stories about parking in the ITV London region, please call 020 7737 8995 or email emma.gray@itv.com
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I am trying to find info on C.A. Tyndeman (aka. Ebenezer Alfred Tyndeman), A Baptist preacher ca. 1874 who wrote the hymn " I Have a Friend". Please e-mail any info you might have. Thanks in advance-John Morrical |
Hello, I am one of the three councillors who represent East Dulwich. I wanted to let people who use this site know that there are plans afoot from the council to redevelop the East Dulwich community centre on Darrell Road. You may not know the centre but it has been run by volunteers for over 20 years and is used by an excellent youth club, after school club, muslim council, nursery, residents assoc, weight watchers and lots of other things. It does need modernising as it is on old prefab building and the volunteers have for some time been trying to put a business plan together to raise lottery money etc. The trouble is that the council want to develop it by selling off the land and then putting housing on a lot of the site. We want to keep the whole site for community use and also be consulted on what is going on, which has not been happening. The volunteers are coming to speak to the full council meeting on wednesday 21st July and to the council exec on 27th July. If anyone would like to support the campaign please come to the town hall (on Peckham Road, Camberwell)around 6:30pm on wednesday. Volunteers will be outside with placards and then will come in and speak to the full council at around 7:30pm.
Any questions please email me on sarah.welfare@southwark.gov.uk.
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Fantastic web site. Very informative and pleasing to the eye. |
If you want to get some trees planted near to where you live, or know of a place in SE22 that could do with some trees, just contact Mr Stutter at the council. You need to do it in writing.
His address is Oliver Stutter,
Environment and Leisure Dept,
151 Walworth Road,
SE17 1RY
It is best if you give a specific location and have chatted with neighbours about it first - get them to sign your letter too. However, the council will not plant trees anywhere they think is not suitable, so no need to worry. You can also suggest types of trees. |
Hello - I run an arts management business mostly working with music theatre and opera companies. I currently have an office in Clapham Junction but am becoming really bored of the commute - does anyone know of any office space available in the East Dulwich area - 2 desk space would do .... |
Nice to see you guys have tidied up this section. Keep up the good work! |
Matthew - It sounds good. Leave me your contact and I will be in touch. BTW, I think the message is getting thru. Believe me, it does work. It takes time, but if you politely ask them via an effectively-worded letter, they mostly take notice. |
Name of furniture shop near station is Linwood and Searle |
Againts GraffitiI have tried asking Shops to tackle the graffitiMany are discouraged by the repeat offenses, and see it as a waste of time.This is a battle of attritionVandals must learn that it is a waste of paint, and moneyThe way to do that is to overpaint/remove graffitti ASAP.I propose a volunteer group to do the overpainting locally.Shops should supply the materials, we supply the labourIf there is any interest, we can have a meeting about it.How about it ??? |
can anyone tell me the name and phone number of a newish shop that has opened on lordship lane. it sells a mixture of vintage furniture and new pieces. it is on the left hand side of the road going up to sainsburys. i.e. opposite the police station. is it called mrs robinsons or am i dreaming that. i was visiting se22 a few months ago and really liked their stuff and would like to contact the owner. thanks very much |
Please can SE22 residents ask - politely - businesses that do nothing to clean their properties when vandals strike to deal with the problem. Explain that you are a customer, that tagging makes the place look unsightly, that it gives the impression that noone cares which in turn could lead others to further vandalise the property and others near it, which ultimately encourages crime. I have had some success with certain businesses, but others just don't get it. If more of us ask, the better the situation will be. I know we are all busy, and mostly rather reserved, but something must be done to stop people messing up our area. Please do your bit - it works! |
I live in the Goodrich/Dunstan's area, and burglars tried to get into my house last Thursday night, before 11pm. Even though the lights were on and the burglar alarm box was lit up, they still tried. Fortunately, the dead-lock stopped them. I'll have another fitted too. Beware! |
At this time of year, you may find had delivered leaflets in your letterbox asking for old clothes etc & indicating that these donations will help poor people in Eastern Europe. This is a scam - the clothes are SOLD for a profit in E. Europe, the companies are NOT registered charities & the only people benefiting are the company directors ( despite whatever claims they make in small print about being "Affilitaed" or "Associated" with some charity or other). Please dont stop giving, but be very careful & make sure it is a registered charity & not a money making scam. PS - Please also DONT leave any bags etc outside charity shops on Lordship lane if the shop is closed - these donations are taken & sold by private individuals for their own pockets- also, make sure the shop is open when you drop stuff off. make sure the right people benefit - not the greedy ones |
I am now in my mid fifties and although I now spend most of my time in South Africa, I grew up in Whateley Road. I was interested to read the comments about the mobile mast apparently located somewhere near the Uplands. Most people of my age will remember that the East Dulwich Police station was previously situated opposite the Uplands. For years after the war the station had a tall mast with a siren on top which I was told as a kid, had been used to sound air raid warnings. It's strange that a similar construction has now appeared just across the road. |