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Wow - will do as you say - just find it extraordinary one needs to post something so trivial as this on forum - each to their own. Been a%member for a long time and know the-forum well - bought sold, given things way, had hubs and offered advice…

What ever they decide I would have thought that the skate park would not be staying but really hope I am wrong as in my minds eye, I see the skate park as potential parking spaces after all if it is going to be community, flats, retail units, cafe, etc folks are going to want to have the parking availability - Amir like the parade of shops opposite. if the skate park goes then I think it is Dulwich Estate obligation to find another suitable area… a lot of community spirit and hard work went into developing the skate park and the youngsters should be very proud of what they have done and achieved.

Years ago, got my ears pierced, alcohol on site, gun ..done.. Simple.. Gosh, surely your daughter of mothers can recommend - do you really need to post on forum? Or maybe you home school whatever.. still recovering from shock, posted along the lines of, advice needed about adopting/ buying a dog…. Guess I am now at a age, where I should just keep quiet and pass no comment and read postings like a “soap” - cheaper than tv licence…

You know what? Interesting how memories are triggered.. And what memories.. what I love about this forum, are several things.. support, advice, buy and sell, free stuff.. Glad as well, that one each one looks after each other..in their own way… Thank you so much, new admin person for wha you do, and taking up the helm, when, this forum was possibly going to close…

Bromley is ok but in the last year, shopping centre now has a lot of security measure due to bags being snatched and assaults in or around area in broad daylight - another area where before, felt fine now more alert.

Well if not housing with a bit of social attached, perhaps a local supermarket or a restaurant/ chain food place. Can’t think of anything else that would for the bill unless a private dentist or even something like Tessa Jewel to serve that section. Pity that skate park might go - guys and gals put so much work into it but have to move with times. Community centre? Anyone have any other ideas? Nice to explore….. Meant Jowel - not Jewel…

That totally passed me by- agree with you totally - think she must be going thru a bad patch - as Jazzer has mentioned somewhere else, has totally changed her tune but saying that, we all have bad days and need to get things off our chest. Moving on….never been a fan of Croydon myself - use to have to relocate clients there years - like everywhere some nice parts and some not so nice. Not a place I would go to for a mooch or shopping myself.

Would have hoped for social housing….

Oh that is sad - always great value and fab salad bar…might google Orleans Smokehouse - rings very slight bells.

Thanks for that….

What is wrong with you? Person was letting others know, found a nice place - just like person who recommended great Italian restaurant when I had a bad vibe about Love Dulwich.Well did not expect new ownership - thought same owners and staff but just changed menu-previous manager had told me that was changing from cafe, do glad I popped my head in. what difference does it make if they are connected or not - none of our business at all - we can go and try or not as we choose.

It is what it is - like I said previously, don’t make a habit of going out at night be it London or Devon.

Well let’s put it this way - certainly alot more alert when I am in town than I use to be . Don’t feel unsafe just a lot more cautious and aware of my surroundings. Tend to avoid walking anywhere in town as in London or Dulwich etc when it gets dark. Personal choice and certainly more people muttering or talking to themselves than before. Witnessed road rage years ago on Ladbrook Grove in broad daylight - memory still haunts me!!

Well why don’t you start totally backwards and have an idea as to what nursery and primary schools you want to target - plenty of good schools as you know each offering their own take. large home - what are we talking about here 4/5 beds I assume with a large garden. North Dulwich Triangle - are you talking about Half Moon Lane and up to Herne Hill plus the other side say Stradella Road etc but don’t think your budget would stretch that far ! So really you want to reproduce what you have in and around Abbeyville Road but in Dulwich area to access both the good private and state schools - use to Live in Rodenhurst Road years ago - now they are nice big house with good gardens. How long do you want to commute to get to the City.? I assume you want to aces the city via ED Station or ND station and Denmark Hill Station. I know some people who actually cycle to work in the city - faster and not trapped in carriage like a sardine.! One would hope for the money you are considering spending, you won’t be undergoing major works. Dulwich Estate are not known to be the easiest to deal with and my recommendation if you are gonna be knocking down walls, building out or up is to get your self a good surveyor who is use to dealing with Dulwich Estate. My other suggestion would be to try out the trains in rush hour or when ever you both need to get into the City to work. Go walk in Dulwich Park and talk to the locals - that would give you an idea as well or do you have friends living locally. Houses around Telegraph Hill area would tick the boxes and although limited with schooling might be OK. Good schools but not as much choice as Dulwich. To be perfectly honest, with that budget and given the ages of your children why don’t you move to the country. - much better for bringing up kids, commute would prob be under an hour depending on how far and which county. Your kids are still young so really education atm is not paramount. If moving to the country is too far a jump then why don’t you consider maybe Beckenham or Bromley - lovely areas there as well. schools all decent to. Wishing you the best in your journey.

Something in Carneigie Library and one in one tree hill, rock choir in Dulwich Village … best I can do for you also would be helpful if you mention day/ evening….