The Palmerston

Hi. Apologies if this post is in the wrong section. We're looking for a few additional stall holders for The Herne Summer Fair which will be happening on the 21st and 22nd of July. It will be a family summer fete kind of thing with lots of traditional fun and games for the kids (coconut shy type stuff) so stalls should be in keeping with that kind of theme. We're looking for people selling kids toys, plants and boutiquie things rather than boot sale. There are also a few pitches available for local (to East Dulwich and Surrounding areas) artists to sell items within the barn. Pitches are available for 1 or 2 days which run from midday (set up from 11am) until 5/6pm. There will be a small cost for pitches, please contact us for prices or more information. We expect to be very busy and hope it will provide a great opportunity for stall holders to make some money. Contact Manu at The Herne on 020 8299 9521 ([email protected]) or Will at The Palmerston on 020 8693 1629 ([email protected]) for more details or to register your interest. Thanks for reading.

In addition to this, we now have our baby and toddler play area set up, and kids eat free* on a Monday to Friday. http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s320x320/396027_10150520763042809_285164392808_8793163_76844586_n.jpg NOTE: If any other similar groups are looking for a room to use, please contact The Herne on 020 8299 9521 *1 free kids main course with each adult main course ordered

We have been told that a porsche hit a UPS truck opposite the Mag and veered off ending up in the front of the house across the road. There is also apparently a gas leak as a result. Best avoided.

Santa and an elf will be visiting The Herne on Sunday the 18th of December between 12 and 5pm. All good girls and boys get a present. No reindeer I'm afraid. When Santa leaves there will be a brass band and Christmas Carols until 6:30pm then in the evening the Christmas Quiz will take place from 7:30pm. Check theherne.net for details.

ibilly99 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > BTW Palmerston you need to paint your upstairs > windows they're looking a bit shabby. You're not wrong. Plans are in motion to tidy up the outside of The Palmerston. The upstairs being a priority.

ibilly99 I'm not sure we can be accused of throwing stones. Simply raising our concerns and asking for other's opinions. I'm sorry you see it that way. With regards to the seating on the pavement. Our boundary extends to the point at which the seating ends (You'll notice our cellar hatch and difference in paving marks this point. That's why the seating is narrower than standard benches so as not to protrude further than the boundary allows. I'm not going to address the smoking issue because it's ridiculous to level that at us when it's the same for every establishment. Otta I was unaware of the proposed advertising plans at The Bishop. That's not to say that others in the company were not, I personally cannot comment though. Sorry.

Hello James. I wonder if you could take the time to look at this thread: East Dulwich forum - Advertising on Londis' wall - North Cross Road and advise on who I should speak to with regards to our concerns. Many thanks

Thanks for your input this far. I'll contact James and the council planning department. Great advice.

Brilliant. Thanks.

Thanks Cidered. I think it might prove a little too costly to buy all of the advertising space. Forgive my ignorance but who is James Barber?

Hi Girl82. we try to keep the noise to a reasonable level. We have a garden policy which means that no one should be outside after 11pm. From time to time we have the odd event which may be audible, but it shouldn't ever be a noise nuisance, rather the noise of people or occasionally music. It never goes on for very long. If you do move in and have any issues please call The Herne on 020 82999 521 and ask to speak to Darral or Manuel. They are the managers and will do anything they can to assist and assure. Cheers.

Hi all. We're a little concerned about the increasing amount of advertising on the wall of Londis on North Cross Road. Originally there was a general advertisement. Next came a Panther Cars one. We've nothing against Panther Cars, we use them as our primary cab company. Now there's an even bigger Glazer Delmar advertisement. We've been told by a reliable source that it is expected that the entire wall will be sold as advertising space. We understand that companies on North Cross Road need exposure but at what point will these adverts become an eye sore? We'd like to know residents' and other business' view on this matter. We're concerned that very soon, all you'll be able to see from the windows of The Palmerston is advertising. The wall is no thing of beauty but it's rather more appealing that a wall of adverts. Your views, pro, anti or indifferent please. Thanks,

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cate Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I would like to ask Will at the Palmerston why the > side dishes for the set lunch are extra. Went > there recently and had to pay extra for > vegetables. The set lunch at The Herne includes a > side dish of chips in the case of the hamburger. In simple terms, They are different establishments catering for different markets. The Herne is a family pub serving food that is simpler, more traditional pub food. The Palmerston offers high quality food served in an informal environment. I'm afraid I don't have the chefs costings to hand but I'm sure that the it is more cost effective to serve chips with a burger at the Herne than it would be to serve Jersey Royals, for example, with the Sea Bass at the Palmerston. Although run by the same people, the two pubs are actually run as seperate companies and as such there is a level of independence. > I wanted the fish on the menu at the Palmerston > and the one advertised had finished so was offered > sea bass. It was good but the portion was tiny. > I only had two courses, starter and entree, and > went home hungry which has never happened at The > Herne when I have their set 2 course lunch. The Lunch menu still offers great value for money, but it is designed as a light meal rather than a full on feed. The main market at that time of day is for people out shopping of people on their lunch break who require something quick and light. Our A'la Carte menu is availble for those after something a bit more substantial. It's a balancing act really, trying to offer fast, good food at a competetive price. Usually I think people are satisfied. > I looked on the Palmerston website recently and the > menus have not been updated since April. The > prices for the side dishes are also lower than > they are now. But the cost for the set lunch has > gone down by 50p. So set lunch price down, but > side orders up. I'm certain the set lunch price is the same now as it was then. We've only raised the price once in the time I've been with the company (4 years) but the price of side dishes will vary, but not by much. I think everything is around ?3 except for chips which are cheaper and Jersey Royals which are more expensive. But they always are. > Surely a set lunch should mean > necessary side dishes should come with the main > dish as necessary ie fish and new potatoes; steak > and chips. If we included the veg with the dishes the price would have to rise to compensate. I think many people enjoy the choice of sides and like to share as most of them are suitable for two people. It's never going to be to everyone's expectations. The most encouraging thing about your post is that we are able to satisfy most peoples needs. If they don't like the Palmerston the chances are they will like the Herne and vice versa. We would much rather offer people something different at each establishment rather than roll out the same formula everywhere we go. I hope you continue to enjoy your experiences at the Herne. Will.

The twitter comments have been noted. Sadly it's rather undermined the validity of the original post. I feel no need to comment further.