Crystal Palace/Sydenham/Penge Chitter Chatter

[Guineveretoo]

Nah, it's not churchy to go to. You can have a very nice vegan brunch without any inkling of a side order of Jesus. They've made a success of the caff. Possibly comms just isn't their strong point on the charity side.

That's what I have been trying to find out - the link between the cafe and the charity.

Even if the cafe is not preachy or whatever, if it turns out to be part of an evangelical churchy charity which only helps women if they swear their love and allegiance to Christ and their money to the charity or something or other like that, I will think twice about giving them my money.

 

[tommers]

They've got a shop on church Road as well.

 

[ska invita]

Nah, it's not churchy to go to. You can have a very nice vegan brunch without any inkling of a side order of Jesus. They've made a success of the caff. Possibly comms just isn't their strong point on the charity side.

maybe they're very selective about who they have the special chats with

 

[BigMoaner]

Bet that cafe makes a small fortune too.

 

[RubyToogood]

maybe they're very selective about who they have the special chats with

 

[Guineveretoo]

Bet that cafe makes a small fortune too.

Well, it doesn't anymore. Which is how this conversation started

 

[BigMoaner]

Yeah, not really a cafe any more now

 

[Maggot]

What's happened to all the cashpoints in Crystal palace. I'm sure there used to be a Barclays and a Lloyds one on Westow Hill. The only one I could find last night was one where you have to pay £2 to withdraw cash. Are there any free ones left?

 

[TruXta]

What's happened to all the cashpoints in Crystal palace. I'm sure there used to be a Barclays and a Lloyds one on Westow Hill. The only one I could find last night was one where you have to pay £2 to withdraw cash. Are there any free ones left?

Should be one by the big sainsburys.

 

[oryx]

Should be one by the big sainsburys.

There is. (At least there was last time I went to the Palace on foot about a month ago).

I'm also sure there was a Lloyds one - Westow Hill near what used to be the Cambridge?

 

[Guineveretoo]

There is. (At least there was last time I went to the Palace on foot about a month ago).

I'm also sure there was a Lloyds one - Westow Hill near what used to be the Cambridge?

That Lloyds branch has now closed!

 

[tommers]

Yeah Sainsbury's is still there and I think the one in the co-op a bit further down central Hill is also free.

 

[pesh]

theres a free one opposite Iceland or thereabouts

 

[flypanam]

Also one on church road near the White Hart, next to Thalia (sp?) Deli

 

[flypanam]

They're not a patch on the cunts who've taken over the old cinema.

Christian Cinema = fucking nightmare

 

[Maggot]

theres a free one opposite Iceland or thereabouts

Are you sure? I couldn't see one yesterday. Which shop is it in?

 

[pesh]

I can't remember, but I need some lunch and was planning on heading up there, I'll report back.

 

[pesh]

But I have a feeling its just a few doors down from the one you found that wanted £2

 

[colacubes]

There's definitely a free one roughly there as I got cash from there on Sunday but can't for the life of me remember which shop it's at the front of

 

[pesh]

It's on the front of the newsagents opposite Shelter / Thai Crystal

 

[New New Nothing]

Bob Wines in Sydenham have some free tastings coming up. I quote...



BEER TASTING
With the marvellous
Gipsy Hill Brewery Collection
Wednesday 18th May
6pm - 8pm

Summer Wine Tasting
Saturday 28th May
3pm-5pm

ALL TASTINGS WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE SHOP
We look forward to seeing you
Have a great day!
BOB x

 

[New New Nothing]

Beer Rebellion, Sydenham, in search of budding chefs/restauranteurs...

Hey there! We have some spaces available for running a pop-up kitchen on Friday and Saturday evenings. We love trying new food, and so do our customers! Are you looking to start your food dream? Are you already a street trader/food market operator? Are you a group of enthusiastic amateurs looking to fund-raise? Are you a Michelin-starred Chef looking to earn a few cheeky quid on the side? Give Matthew an email on sydenhambr@lateknightsbrewery.co.uk or on 07818445540.

Please forward my details if you know anyone who could be interested!

Or just come on down to the bar for a cold beer and a chat!

BEER REBELLION - 167 SYDENHAM ROAD

 

[New New Nothing]

Bob Wines in Sydenham have some free tastings coming up. I quote...

BEER TASTING
With the marvellous
Gipsy Hill Brewery Collection
Wednesday 18th May
6pm - 8pm

I popped in briefly with the nipper on the way back from nursery. Tried a sample of Gipsy Hill's Beatnik and Southpaw. Both nice, but the Beatnik especially so. Then the nipper finished his sandwich and started running amok so left without the opportunity of buying anything, which must've made me look like a freeloading miser and/or desperate alcoholic.

 

[moon]

Footage of Maple Road Market in 1986

 

[Maggot]

My friend's dad has gone missing in Crystal Palace, he has dementia. Please look out for him.


Anna Merritt
2 hrs ·
To all my UK friends, please share this post, particularly if you know someone in the SE19/Crystal Palace area...

My father, John Merritt, who is 77 and has advanced Alzheimers, left his house in Braybrooke Gardens at 10.30am and hasn't been seen since. He has no coat on and will probably be very cold.

Please keep an eye out for him - see attached photo. Call the missing persons number - 0208 649 0145 - if anyone has seen him. If you see him, please stay with him until you have contacted the police.

Thank you.

 

[Leafster]

My friend's dad has gone missing in Crystal Palace, he has dementia. Please look out for him.


Anna Merritt
2 hrs ·
To all my UK friends, please share this post, particularly if you know someone in the SE19/Crystal Palace area...

My father, John Merritt, who is 77 and has advanced Alzheimers, left his house in Braybrooke Gardens at 10.30am and hasn't been seen since. He has no coat on and will probably be very cold.

Please keep an eye out for him - see attached photo. Call the missing persons number - 0208 649 0145 - if anyone has seen him. If you see him, please stay with him until you have contacted the police.

Thank you.

There was a tweet on my Twitter feed about him which I've retweeted and I've also shared the link on my Facebook.

I hope he gets found soon!

 

[editor]

Footage of Maple Road Market in 1986

It's quite depressing how 1986 seems sooo long ago now when you see these kind of videos!

#ancient

 

[Maggot]

My friend's dad has gone missing in Crystal Palace, he has dementia. Please look out for him.


Anna Merritt
2 hrs ·
To all my UK friends, please share this post, particularly if you know someone in the SE19/Crystal Palace area...

My father, John Merritt, who is 77 and has advanced Alzheimers, left his house in Braybrooke Gardens at 10.30am and hasn't been seen since. He has no coat on and will probably be very cold.

Please keep an eye out for him - see attached photo. Call the missing persons number - 0208 649 0145 - if anyone has seen him. If you see him, please stay with him until you have contacted the police.

Thank you.

He's been found safe and well.

 

[Maggot]

Today is the 80th anniversary of the Crystal Palace burning down.



It was a huge fire that could be seen from 8 counties. I chatted to an 89 year old woman today who remembers seeing the fire.

 

[hash tag]

It's amazing all the constructions that were put in place for the Palace like the Italian terraces, which like most of the remnants have fallen into disrepair. Then there are the tunnels which were for the well heeled visitors which just about survive, I can't help feel that Crystal Palace Park is of such importance and beauty is so sadly neglected.