Station News

There are a number of pieces of news which our rail travelling members will be interested in.

1. The station building has been repaired following the ram raid on the ATMs in June. The hoardings will be removed once the new ATMs have been installed.

2. TfL recently published their ten year business plan. The good news is that the Overground fleet of trains will be extended to 5 cars each by 2016, increasing capacity by 25%. However, this will require selective door opening at some stations (including Canada Water) as the platform is not long enough.

   There will also be two extra trains each hour from Crystal Palace, meaning a total increase in capacity of over 50%, which will be welcome news.

3. London Overground passengers are now able to access a free WiFi service at our local stations under a contract between public WiFi provider, The Cloud, and TfL. Passengers will be allowed 60 minutes of free internet access per day at every London Overground station at no cost to the fare or taxpayer.

   Passengers will have 60 minutes’ free internet access each day at each station through a one-time registration process available at all 56 London Overground-operated stations. WiFi access will be available in the immediate vicinity of stations.

   Steve Murphy, Managing Director of London Overground Rail Operations Limited, said: “Access to the internet is no longer limited solely to home or to the workplace, and people’s expectation is to be able to work and communicate effectively and seamlessly while they’re on the move so we’re delighted to support this initiative which will bring reliable, free WiFi to London Overground’s customers.”

Sydenham's SEE3 Festive Fair, Sun 16th December

Seasonal gastronomic goodies will be on offer at SEE3's Festive Food and Gift Market from 10am to 4pm on Station Approach, outside Sydenham Station.

There will be some stall holders from our Food Fair along with some other enticing offerings, so go along and say hello.

Aga’s Little Deli	Christmas deli
Van Dough	Wood fired Pizza
Tongue N Cheek	Street food
Anna & Magdalena	Polish deli
On The Hoof	Bread
DB Foods	South African foods
Stag & Bow	Vintage art & images
Alvin's Jerk Wraps	Jerk wraps
Man Made Foods	Cakes for men
Uli's Cakes	Savoury scones and jams
Capo Caccia Fine Food	Sardinian delicacies
Living La Vida Cocoa	Spanish delicacies
Cakehole	Cakes
Daisy's Décor & More	Handmade home accessories
Sylvia’s Vintage Gems	Vintage accessories
Taste of Spain	Spanish foods
Resistless Ltd	Chimney cakes
Miss Poppy Cakes	Cakes
Angela Kay Designs	Craft
Two Hungry Bees	Vietnamese street food
Elizabeth Cranwell-Ward	Chutney

While you are there, you could also drop in on Conquer Gear (Sydenham's PopUp shop at 4 Station Approach) and Jill (the Sydenham Hub), just around the corner at 27 Sydenham Road.

SEE3 Forest Hill Festive Fair , Sat 15th December , 10am–5pm

Forest Hill Pools will go all Christmassy on Saturday 15 December.

From 10am-5pm the market, just outside the main entrance to the pools, will showcase the best local talent, offering hand-crafted trinkets, wooden toys, jewellery, candles, ceramics, vintage accessories and Christmas tree decorations.

There will be sixteen stalls including a few local favourites. They will be selling a variety of goods from food to candles and a variety of vintage and festive goods.

Miss Poppy Cakes	Cakes
Aga's Little Deli	Deli
Doopodoopo	Locals artists work
Stag & Bow	Vintage art & images
DB Foods	South African foods
South London Prints	South London illustrations
Shop Eastern Bloc	Crafts from the former Eastern Bloc
B Creative & Co	Festive decorations
My True light Candles	Handmade candles
Bubblylicous	Handmade soap
Isa Marie Skincare	Organic skincare
Mariona Otero	Reflector ties and cards
Solivio Soaps	Soaps
Sock Monkey	Sock monkeys
Desnee's Vintage	Vintage and upcycled homeware
Committee of Taste	Vintage homeware and flowers

Organised by the SEE3 team.

Fiver Fest hits Forest Hill

With over 25 local shops and businesses participating, each with their own festive £5 deal, its sure to be a great time to enjoy what the town has to offer.
The event will run from 8th-15th of December with a late night opening on the Thursday 13th.

Details at Totally Locally Forest Hill.

Win a Forest Hill Pools membership

Fusion Lifestyle is offering the chance to win a three-month membership to the new Forest Hill Pools, worth £108.75. For your chance to win, simply fill in the form on Lewisham's website. Entries close 23 December 2012 and the winner will be notified in January 2013.

Pop-up Butcher and Greengrocer

We are very excited that Franklins will be collaborating with The Butchery to provide fresh fruit and veg throughout December at 49 London Road. Both have been regulars at our food fairs during 2012 and it is great to welcome them to the high street for December.

On Saturday, 1st December The Butchery will be providing samples of their own smoked pastrami, sausage rolls and pork pies.  Their range will include Mangalitza Pork from Chipping Norton, native breed Old Spot pork from HMP Hewel Prison Farm, Llanwenog Lamb from the Forest of Dean, 45 day dry aged Dexter Beef from champion breeder Michael Bancroft in Preston Bagat; Fosse Meadows Truly Free Range Chickens, Creedy Carver ducks, wild pheasant, rabbit and mallards.

There will be an opening special of dry aged native breed beef mince at 6.95/kg, and in the afternoon home made Krupnik (Polish Honey Christmas Vodka) to warm up visitors.

There's lots more going on this weekend across Forest Hill, Kirkdale, and Sydenham and you can find out more at SEE3.co.uk or download the full SEE3 brochure for December.

Shutter artwork by Supermundane and Butch.  

Forest Hill Food Fair and Tree Lighting - Sunday 9th December

SEE3 Christmas Events – Brochure

SEE3 (the Forest Hill, Sydenham, and Kirkdale Portas Team) have put together a great booklet on the events taking place around SE23 and SE26 during December, and wow - there's a lot going on!

Many of you in the area will be receiving a copy through your mailbox soon, but if you just can’t wait, download the SEE3 Christmas Events List right now, and keep an eye out for it on your mat.

Lewisham Hospital Public Consultation Meeting

The Sydenham Assembly Coordinator's Group and the Sydenham Society have arranged a Lewisham Hospital Public Consultation meeting at Sydenham School, Dartmouth Road starting at 7.30pm on Thursday 6 December. Dr Jane Fryer, Chief Medical Advisor to the Trust Special Administrator, will present the draft recommendations set out in the TSA report. Please come along to this public consultation meeting - the TSA will be bringing along the short video and consultation packs - so please make your views known through the feedback forms as well as asking questions, giving comments and offering any alternatives.

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Bring some Christmas sparkle

Rather than buying a mass produced present for your loved one, why not make a lovely piece of silver for them?

In just three hours you will make one (or maybe two) of these lovely items under the watchful eye and guidance of experienced jeweller and university lecturer Paul Ravn. Depending on your ability, you will start with the twisted rope ring before moving on to the brooch or pendant. Make sure to get the ring size for your intended recipient before you come.

There will be two sessions on Saturday, 24 November.

The morning session (from 10am to 1pm) will be for anyone 8 years of age or older. Adults supervising children do not need a ticket unless they wish to make some jewellery themselves (which we would, of course, recommend). Maximum of two children under 18 per adult.

The afternoon session (from 2pm to 5pm) is currently for adults only.

Tickets are just £10.90 each, which includes tuition and the silver, and are available online at familysilver.eventbrite.co.uk for the morning session and adultsilver.eventbrite.co.uk for the afternoon session.

Terms and Conditions

• A minimum of 5 tickets must be sold for each session to proceed.
• Tickets are non refundable unless the event is cancelled
• Exact location will be disclosed once tickets are purchased.
• If there is insufficient demand, we reserve the right to open the afternoon session to families.