serenity

I'd like to vote for the Forest Hill Tavern please :))

My vote for the Best Bar in East Dulwich is THE FOREST HILL TAVERN

One of the best up-coming bars in East Dulwich is THE FOREST HILL TAVERN

I fully agree with edbrummie that a child must be allowed to breathe and grow, in order to acquire a true sense of their own identity. Although there are paedophiles, cars and other dangers around, that has always been the case...

Hi Gang, I'm back! Sorry I haven't been on the forum recently. With being pregnant and still working, I haven't much time to post. I always feel exhausted! Anyway, I've managed to take a quick break, with a large mug of camomile tea...heaven! I was just wondering if anyone knows about the upcoming DJ. I spoke to a girl called Hannah about it, a few weeks ago, when It was just an idea. I allowed my boyfriend out last night to the FHT and he was no help when I asked him about it. All he kept going on about was a "hot witch", a cat, and a simpleton dressed up as a Mummy! Bless! He said he looked like a child that was let loose with the toilet roll and a ketchup bottle! He said he had a great night. Not so great for me as I had to put up with pig like snoring and whining this morning, when I told him he had to get up for work! I haven't been on a night out for weeks and quite fancy a couple of hours listening to music. Hannah said that it wasn't going to be House music or nonsense like that! Thank God!!! I'm no longer 20, a size 8, with glow sticks! Some soft reggae sounds good. If there is already a thread advertising the night, then : (a) I'm sorry for the ramblings above; and (b) Can someone direct me to them? Anyway, glad to get in contact with you guys again. Got to go now, as my pig of a boss is giving me dirty looks. He is such a horrible, horrible man. I'm sure he still thinks I'm just pretending to be pregnant, to get extra breaks!!! A man from the stoneage!!!

Dear Sean and Mockney, thanks for taking my comments on board. The discussions that have ensued since my last posting are exactly the kind of comments which make me proud of this forum. As you have both pointed out, there is no need to slander anyone or pigeon hole people as stereoypes etc. One can only offer their opinion on thier own experiences. If it was a good or bad experience, fair enough. I just wasn't keen on the accusations of money laundering/ drugs etc (even if in jest). As atated before, people have their own personal tastes. However, places do change over time, so I hope that all recent opienions are based on recent experiences in the vale. I know that I may be being perceived as some stereotypical, guardian reading, liberal , female, middle-class girl, but I think that every one deserves a second, third and maybe fourth chance. If you like the venue, but are not keen on the running of it, surely there is a way of having a cosy, civilised chat with the management and offering ideas. I know that you - Mockney - have said that you've tried, but what happened? You talk of a "He"? Is this the owner? If it is, find it hard to believe (I'm not accusing anyone of lying, I might add) that he would openly disrespect a whole group of people, let alone for no reason. People behave in a certain way as they are reacting to something they have perceived (rightly OR wrongly). I wholeheartedly agree with you that it would be good if the Vale joined us in our discussions. That way, perceived inaccuracies can be ironed out and improvements can be made. I think that once this happens, a lot of misunderstandings may be ironed out. I know, I'm the eternal optimist!!! Anyway, hope all you guys on the forum are welland that you had an ace Halloween. I dressed up as a witch (no jokes please!). Best Wishes, Serenity xxx PS. Ratty, you've probably alrweady done this, but, you should complain to the manager about the offending smoker. No one should have to put up with wbat he is doing. That would make my blood boil too! Unfortunatley, wherever you go, you'll alwayts have a handful of morons vying to be the classic alpha-male.

I really can't understand why someone would spend so much of their time slagging off a complete stranger's business! Why aren't we all supporting eachother in East Dulwich. We have such a vibrant community, where countless bars amd other businesses can survive side by side. Why not give the owners of the vale some constructive criticism? Why the need to put someone else down? I've only been to the Vale a few times. Although it may not be my cup of tea, I do not feel the need to slander them in the way that others have chosen. I wonder how "these" people would feel if someone indiscriminantly criticised their place of work and attacked their reputation? I really thought that this forum was eet up in order for the peole of East Dulwich to have sensible discussions and to help each other. Obviously, accusing complete strangers of being drug dealers and - in turn - trying to ruin their business is what amounts to humour?

Hi Brendan, I would like to be part of this new society. I have some fire wood, wine and a good selection of teaching texts for the children. What will you call this new country of ours?

Hi Dullwitch, I can fully understand your predicament. I wouldn't suggest following the advice of BarryRoad or Andyng! After all, we're a good, moral lot here at the forum! I'm with lordshipbod all the way. If that makes me an old codger, so be it!!! PS. I'm only 33.

I'm sorry to say that there was no slagging off of Ms Richards! He told us that they were almost like a "little family" and that she and Todd Carthy were great company and talented actors. He did say that she was smoking like a chimney even back when he was in it. As well as being a gentleman, he wasn't one of those celebrities who lives in the past. If anything, I had to pry details from his Eastenders days. A thoroughly nice man and someone I could chat to again for hours... PS. I did have to reprimand him for going off with Mrs Hewit. What did he see in her???

I think the criticism is a little unfair. I tend to eat at the FHT or the Herne. However, the food at the ClockHouse is as good as most places and the landlord seems to have a decent handle on things...

I bumped in to the chap who use to play Arthur Fowler. I was in the Vale Bar last Saturday night with my husband. I was bringing my glass of red wine back to the table when this balding, but well-spoken, middle-aged man knocked in to me. Needless to say, my Jasper Conrad dress was ruined! However, he was very apologetic and bought us a bottle of champagne. He was absolutely delightful! He told us all about waht it was like on set at Eastenders and his projects treading the boards since...

Hi everyone! Have recently found out I'm pregnant, so was glad when I stumbled upon this thread. Any advice?

Dear Gerrard, I heard it too! Been walking round like a zombie today. If it were legal to burn that noisy piece of crap, I would. The ironic thing is that the tosser whose car it is probably slept like a baby...

Hey Guys, Does anyone know of any good summer boot sales?