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Too many times the forum is used for a good old moan. So I'd just like to ask you to say something nice about something in East Dulwich, can be anything but the rule is that that you are not allowed to p1ss on anyone's bonfire just say what you are bigging up and why. Could be a business, person, Foxtons, BBC. I don't care as long as it's positive.


To start off... I'd like to big up the Turkish Supermarket on Forest Hill Rd - just because they do heaps of things, good veg and i like the guys that run it. More than just a convenience store.

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Great thread - you know what I really like - just the little walk through Goose Green - I love the architecture of St John's; I love all those town houses; I like the bollards that always make me smile; the kids playground. And it connects me from the Bellenden area where I live to Lordship Lane. It's a short five minute walk I do all the time but it never ceases to make me smile.


And the fact that it is on a main road doesn't bother me in the slightest - cause I love cities and like the fact that a small patch of grass can make me happy.

I love positive threads. .


loving the suggestions already made so i am going to say. . .


looking down lordship lane where the shops start to curve. . Smbs onwards towards goose green. With the colours painted above ground floor level. .


odd suggestion maybe. Its not a grand view. . But it says home to me

The potatoes and porridge in the irish shop

The manx kippers in moxons wet fish shop

Marks genius to start the forum, (I'm in full agreement with you dulwichmum)

The high ceiling in the goose green gym

The good guys recommended by you on the forum I have used for repairs and maintenance stuff

unapproved by me because it's a whinge and this is a non moaning thread - mark


Hi all,


I really like the numbheads that walk across the bottom of Northcross Road on a Saturday without looking, and also the stall holders that exit the back of the stalls. It is like a game of virtual people bowling! When you toot to advise that you are there they look at you and utter the shortened version of that you are devoid of parentage.


I also like the high priced junk that people buy there. Its good that the residents of East Dulwich are keen on recycling.


regards,

Libra Carr.

Sitting under a weeping willow tree by the pond in Peckham Rye park in glorious sunshine watching butterflies.


Many wonderful, special meals at the back of The Palmerston.


The cheerful friendly vibe around Northcross Road on a sunny Saturday morning.


A tangible comforting sense of community in the heart of what is often an unfriendly, impersonal city.


And the barmaids offering great service at The Bishop.


(Edited to remove boorish, sexist, ungentlemanly but ultimately complimentary comment referred to by Ratty below)

Nisha in Vals Grocers opp the Library for incredibly cheerful service.

The Vegetable Samosa's they sell in Cheese Block and the gateway to cheese heaven (off limits to me this month).

The Plough pub landlord and staff for making the effort.

Jacks, my favourite cafe in ED especially the Swedish meatballs and beetroot baguette.

Dulwich DIY, always seem to know what you want even if you don't know what it's called.

Emily's fish and chips, might not be the best when Sea Cow is on form, but they are the best value in ED and mega friendly.

Libretto's butchers (border of ED on Woodvale) everything I know about quality meat is thanks to Kim.

Controversially, Sainsburys. I might no buy all my grocery's there but it is close, handy and a good place to bump into other forumites!


Edited to correct name

Agree with so much of the above; but also, the accessibility of the place. From my place near the Plough I can walk in any direction and get somewhere lovely without having to go through anywhere nasty. Walk south to the Horniman Museum and Gardens, walk north to Lordship Lane, walk down the very lovely Barry Road to Peckham Rye and the great cafe there, walk down Etnella Road to Dulwich Park.

Jump on any several buses to get into town, either the South Bank or the West End. Fantastic.



ps Thanks AndyPandy for the thread.

Being able to walk across Peckham Rye Park, cross a road and go up to my allotment on the hill just behind.

The walks around Nunhead Cemetery and round Sydenham Woods.

The lovely Tam in Village Way hairdressers who shows just as much charm and courtesy to old ladies and untrendy people with rubbish hair as to funky young people and minor celebs, and who always knows by instinct whether you want to talk or not.

Chatting with Jeff on the fish van on Northcross Road on a Saturday morning and buying his smoked mackerel.

Val as mentioned.

The great selection of cards and courteous staff in the card shop.

Bunmi Stephens, unusually friendly and cheerful dentist on Forest Hill Road.

Knowing more of my neighbours than anywhere else I have lived.

Dulwich park, followed by a drink outside at Crown and Greyhound (be careful not to order the Sunday roast!)


The greengrocer on North Cross road (quality, speed, staff, price)


A lunchtime drink (and meal) while reading the paper in the Bishop, for the atmosphere and the staff


View of Canary Wharf while walking down Landells road


Overall residential architecture

Yes yes yes SMac - gotta be the colours over SMBS and further down - particularly on a summers day.


The fact that people I've never met before say good morning to me.... not so often now but it still happens. Never happen to me in other parts of London :))


Barbecue Pit for cheap and fantastic meals they turn out whether eating in or take away.


View from Horniman Gardens across London.


Judging by others respones I really should turn up to an EDF drink up!

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