James D Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 I see that American style penitentiary fencing has gone up all around the reservoir. Trespassing, I know, but it was nice to people up there enjoying the great views. I'm guessing health & safety concerns played their part. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53962-nunhead-reservoir/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernesto Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 The fence couldnt stop Andy McnAbb to everyone else, this is a delightful 3 minute Peckham based video thang wiv andy Mc Nabb. and its my barbers to boot Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53962-nunhead-reservoir/#findComment-819254 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpsaucey Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 James D Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> I see that American style penitentiary fencing has> gone up all around the reservoir. Trespassing, I> know, but it was nice to people up there enjoying> the great views. I'm guessing health & safety> concerns played their part.Damn - no more sledging or admiring the sunset then... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53962-nunhead-reservoir/#findComment-819302 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saffron Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Ah, that's a shame. It's brilliant up there. Does anyone know what the reason is why it can't actually be turned into a park? It's such an amazing green space. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53962-nunhead-reservoir/#findComment-819413 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jctg Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Saffron Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Ah, that's a shame. It's brilliant up there. > Does anyone know what the reason is why it can't> actually be turned into a park? Because it's owned by Thames Water (not Southwark council). Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53962-nunhead-reservoir/#findComment-819439 Share on other sites More sharing options...
edhistory Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 The area above the two reservoirs could provide a few extra playing fields.I don't think it would be much good as a "park".I doubt it will happen because of bio-security concerns.John K Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53962-nunhead-reservoir/#findComment-819448 Share on other sites More sharing options...
east-of-the-Rye Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 I've suggested in the past that there could be a playing field for Ivydale School - with their expansion planned into the old Bredinghurst School site, and not much extra open space, it would be very useful. As a school playing field it could be kept locked up when not in use(sadly for the rest of us) but be a really great asset for the children as only a 5 minute walk from the school. The Honor Oak Reservoir has a golf course on it so presumably any terrorist intent on blowing up / poisoning our water just has to start playing golf? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53962-nunhead-reservoir/#findComment-821413 Share on other sites More sharing options...
malumbu Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Ohh pooI thought that it was Ian McNabb from the scouser group the Icicle Workshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3nFMjOxdYk Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53962-nunhead-reservoir/#findComment-821420 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saffron Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 edhistory Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> The area above the two reservoirs could provide a> few extra playing fields.> > I don't think it would be much good as a "park".> > I doubt it will happen because of bio-security> concerns.> > John KIs there a difference between a park and a "park"? Sorry, genuine question. As I'm not in a clique (or a "clique"), maybe I missed something...? I know the area was used by families and children, dog-walkers, picnicking, flying kites. DH always litter picked and left spare rubbish bags.Biosecurity seems pretty flimsy as an excuse. As eotR points out, there is a precedent for local reservoirs to be used for golf. xx Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53962-nunhead-reservoir/#findComment-831036 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jctg Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Saffron Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Is there a difference between a park and a "park"? Yes. A park is owned and run by the local council. Nunhead reservoir "park" is owned and run by Thames Water. But it's not a park so by going onto the "park" you are trespassing. > Sorry, genuine question. As I'm not in a clique> (or a "clique"), maybe I missed something...? What clique?> I know the area was used by families and children,> dog-walkers, picnicking, flying kites. Yes, but of course you're not supposed to be on there. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53962-nunhead-reservoir/#findComment-831175 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodneybewes Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 I was told there were a few late night parties there that required some police intervention (loud music etc rather than anything too revolutionary) so they fenced it off. Shame really. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53962-nunhead-reservoir/#findComment-831253 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blah Blah Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Seems a bit over the top imo to fence off a piece of land because of a few citizens going up there to admire the view and have fun. The reservoir is perfectly securely underground, and there are plenty of open air reservoirs where people are allowed to use the banks. As for police intervention, what kind of city would we be if we put penitentiary fencing around every open space where Police were called to. That would be all our parks gone for sure. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53962-nunhead-reservoir/#findComment-831271 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodneybewes Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 I would fear for our cherished beer gardens too. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53962-nunhead-reservoir/#findComment-831300 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saffron Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 jctg Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Saffron Wrote:> --------------------------------------------------> -----> > > Is there a difference between a park and a> "park"? > > Yes. A park is owned and run by the local council.> Nunhead reservoir "park" is owned and run by> Thames Water. But it's not a park so by going onto> the "park" you are trespassing. > That doesn't actually answer my question in context at all.Re trespassing... I'm quaking in my boots. Oh no wait, that's just a loose heel.> > Sorry, genuine question. As I'm not in a clique> > (or a "clique"), maybe I missed something...? > > What clique?> > > I know the area was used by families and> children,> > dog-walkers, picnicking, flying kites. > > Yes, but of course you're not supposed to be on> there.Sigh. See the context of my first post in relation to my question. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53962-nunhead-reservoir/#findComment-831587 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jctg Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Saffron Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> That doesn't actually answer my question in> context at all. So what is your question "in context" then? What is your definition of a park and a "park"? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53962-nunhead-reservoir/#findComment-831655 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RosieT Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Hi everyone commenting on this thread. I'm organising a meeting to discuss Nunhead Reservoir on the 22nd Nov, down at The Field (385 Queens rd) Hope to see some of you there if you can make it, I attach the poster for the event.Thanks, Rosie Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53962-nunhead-reservoir/#findComment-925532 Share on other sites More sharing options...
edhistory Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 You would probably get greater support if you re-named the campaign "Save Nunhead Woods". Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53962-nunhead-reservoir/#findComment-925651 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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