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In favour of CPZ in Frogley Road. Would rather pay to guarantee parking, whereas at the moment consistently park 4/5 roads away. Also happy to pay for guest passes.

It's all relative isn't it? If you lower yours down by ?100k then the one you buy should be lowered by ?100k. Nobody loses and you are saddled with less debt.

Coppers do the best Sunday roast.

Think they may be changing it to Badgers Bakery

Had a fantastic coffee at Badger Bakery by Dulwich Library. It's under new management and has had a total refurb and extension.

Iain Glen is often at Dulwich Tennis club so must be a local. Hope his arms heals.

Tickets to sell at cost price. UEFA will send tickets in May. Sun 12 June - 15:00 x4 ?120 each Paris - Parc des Princes Turkey vs. Croatia Wed 15 June - 18:00 x4 ?120 each Paris - Parc des Princes Romania vs. Switzerland

My wife was at the Adventure Playground the other day with her nephews. She got talking with some other parents of some of the kids, and apparently the council are planning on closing the playground! And not just this one, possibly all the other Adventure Playgrounds and Youth Clubs in Southwark! I don?t know how true this is, has anyone else heard anything? It would be a shame, I?ve been there a few times, its seems like a great space for the children to play. I understand its been there for years!

Here is a link to a few reviews... http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g2549055-d8454955-Reviews-The_Elm_Tree-Beckenham_Greater_London_England.html https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Elm-Tree/566762983427213?sk=reviews Yes definately lost it's 'charm' but then you needed a bullet proof vest before!

Oops egg on face moment. It went under a ?300k refurb earlier this year & is now called the Elm Tree with great food and a lovely big beer garden. Also has great live music by a blues band on Saturday evenings. http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g2549055-d8454955-Reviews-The_Elm_Tree-Beckenham_Greater_London_England.html rodneybewes Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Not exactly a hotel but a friend of mine suggested > we go for a pint at the William IV in Elmers End > based on this review: > http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/comments.shtm > l/23675/. > > Just as a flavour here is a quick point and > counterpoint: > > "Those Of You That Live In The Beckenham Area, > avoid this Dump of a Pub as Its full of wrong urns > and they are that desperate. Hopefully Its the > Next one thats gonna be closed Down, they stick > their signs on the pavement cos they cant drag you > In there cos Its always empty, every day and every > night... Always the same Pissheads and lowlife and > apart from that always empty. Dont Take My word > for it, Just drive past and Observe... also The > Beer and Food Is expensive and they think they can > con you into Lousy Karaoke and entertainment, so > they Lie, the toilets are fuilthy and the bar > staff are Rude.... Avoid this Pub at all costs..." > foxmulder757 - 9 Jan 2014 22:33 > > and here is the reply from the landlords: > > "To "foxmulder757" well we all know you as David > Marks don't we? > The facts are as follows. > > 1. You were barred from the William in August 2010 > for threats to burn the pub down and harassment to > two members of our staff. > > 2. There is currently a court order in place > preventing you from entering the pub. > > 3. To our knowledge, to date, you have an > injunction and currently four convictions in a > criminal court for harassment against the > aforementioned members of staff - Aren't you due > to stand trial again in a few weeks at Croydon > Crown Court? > > 4. Aren't you breaking bail conditions for using > facebook? I'm sure the police would love to hear > about this. Do you really want to go back to > prison? How was your month in Highdown btw? > > 5. Yes, I agree that the pub is in need of > redecoration but you're not likely to see it when > it's done are you. > > 6. We are actually the cheapest public house in > the area with Fosters at ?3.20 a pint and Premium > Lager at ?3.70. > > 7. Judging by most of the other reviews, they are > happy with the pub "Friendly and Welcoming" seems > to be the trend. You wouldn't know how friendly > the pub is though as you can ONLY drive past > because you're barred remember? > > 8. As for the "next pub to be closed", sorry to > break your bubble, but we are here to stay > > As a footnote, enjoy your sad lonely life." > > Top notch reviewing but we decided not to go in > the end.

I liked Koz when I lived in ED. It will have strong competition in Beckenham though. There are already great Turkish places in Hisar, Lalezar & Kemer. Koz will have the biggest size though, so may cater to larger groups. Hisar is run by the original owners of the ED branch too & is much nicer. James Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Koz belongs in Beckenham much more I think. Food > offerings round here need to be more on trend. > > The cinema will be packed. Older forumites may be > unaware of this but much like local restaurants > and all things boutiquey and farmers' markety, > cinemas of the plusher and more intimate kind are > having a huge resurgence among 30- and > 40-somethings.

Thanks for the warning.

I moved to clock house 2 years ago from ED & love it so far. Am in the school catchment area for Balgowan so it's a very family based feel to the area. Pubs Goldsmith Arms has just opened in Penge - kitchen opening in the new year. The Chancery has also just opened in October & is a great gastro pub with amazing food.(I believe it's same owners as Jolly Woodman - http://www.thechancerybeckenham.co.uk/ Some great restaurants Spice Society near elmers end for the best curry Sapore Vero for independent pizza oven (No queing needed) Q Bar & Kitchen/Branded for a great steak/Sunday roast Hisar for the best kebab (original owners of the ED branch) Zi Teresa for italian There's copious amount of good restaurants. What is still needs are nicer pubs, but with the two opening the last 2/3 months there is definitely more promise. I have spoken to the guys at Antic too, who are looking to purchase a pub in Beckenham after opening successful in Bromley. Happy to help if you have anymore questions.