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I'm thinking about moving to camerose street just off Plumstead high street. Can anyone give me some info on the area good and bad would really appreciate it thanks

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Hi all I just moved to Plumstead just off the common, it seems like a nice area, I heard bad reports about plumstead but having lived in Hackney for 10 years this seems like paradise! Havent checked out the pubs yet, although I'm sure they are fine. Anyway just saying hello.

In the 1840's the gardens formed part of Tidneys Field. By 1869 brickworks had been established on the north end of Tidneys and the field was dug out as a clay pit. The brickworks finished production by the end of the 19th century and the field became a rubbish tip up until Woolwich Borough Council bought the land in 1935. Rockliffe Gardens were opened in 1937.

Does anybody know anything about the plum lane/Shrewsbury park area of plumstead? Soon moving to nithdale road and would like the lowdown, thankyou!

hmmm think it was the sports bar??? at one point it had a pool table..... Well now by the time you had gone from the top of the high street ie the lord derby (now nepali restaurant) to there you forgot YOUR name never mind the pub's. another pub gone... that is now the african restaurant which name escapes me was it the Rose and Crown then pop across the road into o'dowds for the guinness then along from there was the Red Lion (now the noodle bar)... .... well then across the road .. but it used to be a members club - conservative at one point - which is now paddy power or something.... the volly is still there at least . then sports bar then the prince of orange and then end up at the best pub ie the Plume (of Fevas)! What a crawl.... Now of course only 3 pubs left. Plume is still the best IMO

yes it was a pub originally it was the prince of orange

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Im thinking about buying a 3 bed on swingate lane. Its near the cemetary and a bus stop (sigh). Anyone know the area? Thanks in advance!

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Runs from Brewery Rd to Walmer Terrace, crossing Glyndon Road.

This the Council's fault.

For decades they have tried to move the focus of the borough, piece by piece, from Woolwich to "Tourist Greenwich".

Those who have lived here have witnessed it.

Now we have a 'skeleton town', while Greenwich has, well pretty much everything.

Woolwich is seeing an enormous amount of flats being built, blighting the view of the river for everyone else, but i don't kn-ow where the new, and existing tenants will be entertained. Maybe the biggest Tesco in Europe (ridiculous idea, see how many shops will close) will include all the entertainment, too. Tesco a la carte, anyone?

The Royal London Borough of Greenwich, has been awarded 13 Green Flag awards for parks and open spaces, in 2012.

If ever there was a former jewel in our borough's public spaces that desperately needs repolishing, it is surely Rockliffe Gardens.

Come on, RLBG. 13 down, just a few more to go. How about Rockliffe Gardens in 2013?

I come from plumstead

lived there from 1948 till 1973 and have not been back.

Have I missed anything or is plumstead not what it was.

Lots of people have said don't go back you'll not find what you had.

I lived in roydene road.

My Grandmother was Margaret (Maggie), married to Thomas Charles Stears

I've lived in Plumstead for 19 years and I am yet to see a decent afordable supermarket. It's not that we don't have the space, just look at the new McDonalds near Plumstead station!!

There is room near the industrial estate to put an ASDA, Morrisons etc... We have Tesco Express in Lakedale road, charging convenience store prices and as for the Co-op, well if you shop there, you're definately of a high income bracket. We just need somewhere to buy groceries at afordable prices, only the larger supermarkets can make this happen!!

The next Plumstead Make Merry festival will take place on Saturday 2nd June 2012, from 12 noon to 6pm, on Plumstead Common.

You can find further details of the event at:

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The next Plumstead Make Merry festival will take place on Saturday 2nd June 2012, from 12 noon to 6pm, on Plumstead Common.

You can find further details of the event at:

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We've recently moved to Plumstead and need quite a bit of work doing to our house. Can anyone recommend a good, professional builder in the area who isn't out to rip off customers. We've already had a few quotes in but there's some pretty extortianate and extreme pricing going on. In one instance there was a £5000 difference from one builder to another for one specific job (which rings alarm bells). There's got to be a trustworthy, reputable builder in this corner of London surely who can give us a realistic quote. Having had a few houses done up in the past we're pretty savvy when it comes to the general costing so we just want a builder who can be level with us.

I am trying to find pictures of the old Plum Lane school. Not Plum Croft. Fishtailannie at Hotmail.com

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Indeed "Friends" cafe is worth supporting. Sadly, "CJ's" has now ( Autumn 2011 ) had to move, and is relocated to Shrewsbury House up on Shooters Hill. Well worth the climb, or reachable by bus from Woolwich ( the 244 ).

Happily, Plumstead has been given a boost with Gurkha/Nepalese cafes - you can't miss 'em; give them a try.

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Hi All,

I am just starting a degree in social science and one of the projects in about a street that you know well. I am therefore going to write about HERBERT ROAD. If you have the time or inclination I would really lve to hear your memories of herbert road and why you think it's a good or bad place.

Many thanks Louisa

Hello Maeve -I'm very interested in what you were saying about this fabulous green space. Please contact me if possible; I've lived in Plumstead since '94, but haven't explored RG until Feb 2011, and missed the consultation walkabout there on 22 Jan....Thanks

I would like to make contact with any relatives of the late Mrs. Elizabeth Edwards nee Connor poss. O'Connor (my Aunt Liz) who died March 2nd. 1950.

Hi there I live on Kirkham Street in Plumstead and was wondering if there are any relaxation classes being run in any local community centres or such?

RE double glazing. I agree TOPS double glazing at 82 Plumstead Hg St.take a lot of beating,I have used them twice,and they are the best. Give them a ring on 020 8855 0921. You wont be sorry.

Hi there, this is David, Vicky's husband, here. We did move here and all's going well. (Though we'd still love a coffee shop near the common..!

We're now (finally) on the lookout for a good baby-sitter... Any thoughts..?

Hope all's well & to track you down somehow... How might we do so without advertising our contact details to the world...?

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Sadly this business didn't last long, used to frequent it WHEN it was open!

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someone has got to buy the mill on the common off the lazy owners but keep the lovely bloke that manages it. that pub in my opinion is bizarely key to bringing up the plumstead common area. If that pub was renovated and provided food it would be the local community hub - and then perhaps people would cotton on and open the odd coffee shop on the common.

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Ive just moved to the Plumstead/Welling borders area and wanted any reccomendations for GPs in that bit of Plumstead. Dont want to end up registering with a useless GP. Thanks.

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Does anyone know what is happening to the pub? it has been for sale for ages. Why has noone bought it and turned it into a restaurant or nice gatropub? It has the structure surely as it looked nice before just noone did anything with it trying to put food out etc. Come on plumstead.

What a pleasant suprise...a potentially 'posh' cafe in PLUMSTEAD!!?? I have lived in Plumstead for 25 years and never go to any of the cafes, preferring to travel to Greenwich or Blackheath for some decent fare!

I went in there when I spotted their sign for freshly made juices. Wanting to have a daily juice for health reasons, I had tried doing them at home but the chore of cleaning the juicer put me off!

Now I just take my own fruit and veg to them and they juice it for me (they have a limited range in stock for practical reasons).

They also do smoothies, decent coffee and a range of sandwiches, rolls and cakes...the sort of place that could attract would-be 'yummie mummies'! They are very friendly, open to customer feedback and committed to providing healthy options. Pity they are a bit hidden away at the top end of Lakedale Road, though that is a plus if you want to sit outside.

Long may they prosper!

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I was born in plumstead over 50 years ago. I left when I was 7 and have been back. A lot of physical things haven't changed. I loved the Junior School and the Park. Happy memories.

on rightmove are going bananas - even more than in other areas in london right now. it could be that estate agents are trying to make plumstead and woolwich's house prices reach the level of houseprices in charlton (on average 100k more) in one summer!! These days some areas of woolwich and plumstead are alot nicer than charlton so maybe we will see a significant price hike in real terms - but i can't believe it will happen all in one year! But who knows? Lol.

Come on Plumstead, pull your finger out! Whilst it is great Woolwich is being given a face lift if I was going to travel from Plumstead to eat I wouldn't go to Woolwich I would go to Greenwich..

There is a nandos being fitted out right now next door to mcdonalds on the main woolwich high street!

Friends cafe - ran by an italian. I think. homemade lasagne, moussaka , jacket potatoes. for woolwich has a really nice feel to it. on the way to sainsburys (if you approach it from behind!)

Friend's cafe

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Also if you are around during the week and fancy excellent very good value homemade food (like your mum used to make!) go to

CJs Cafe

147-151 Powis Street

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CJs is rather a special place and is ran by the camden society who manage cafes all over london for people with learning disabilities to work in. What the cafe lacks in the charms of its physical surroundings (the ground floor of a municipal building) it makes up with in its amazing food, and smiley very enthusiastic and talented staff. One of my clients is very local and we get regular takeaways and can not believe the standard of food for the price. A main meal costs between £3.30 and £3.85.

...that it now looks really tacky with the plastic flowers in the window, and just very uninviting in general.

Im guessing the King's Restaurant is an African type restaurant. I pass it everyday and there are only Africans which Ive seen going in and waiting outside, but decor is luxury and very decent on the outside.

Phase 2 of Berkley Homes is the regeneration called "The Warren" it includes a cinema and bars

Hey what kind of jobs u looking out for?

The shopping situation is ok, there is now a Tesco Express, Somerfields, and Icelands. There are quite a few pharmacys and there is a boots.

If you want more other shops like Sainsburys and Marks & Spencers , there are these shops in neighbouring Woolwich Town Centre, Woolwich also has Primark, Peacocks, BLU INC, NewLook, Burtons and many more in town centre.

There is also a Morissons in neighbouring Thamesmead which the roads are very good dual carriage going and coming to Plumstead.

Plumstead is mainly a residential area, while Woolwich focuses more on commercial shops.

Hey,

We are looking at moving to Plumstead...what is the shopping situation like there? Is there a high street with the usual shops i.e. Boots/ Superdrugs/ Primark? And where is the closes supermarket?

Thanks,

I've grown up in plumstead and it really isn't at all bad! theres a few areas to look out for at night like gyldon and the dip on the common but i've personally had no problem at all and i'm 18. To the person thinking of moving to griffen hill i'd say you will have no problem there theres been no trouble at all that i can think of on that actuall road the only thing i would say is the parking isn't brillant and the roads quite busy. i live 2 roads away and it's a much quieter road! so if possible try another road.

anyone know of any jobs going in plumstead, would be great to have a job so close to home!

I've grown up in plumstead and it really isn't at all bad! theres a few areas to look out for at night like gyldon and the dip on the common but i've personally had no problem at all and i'm 18. To the person thinking of moving to griffen hill i'd say you will have no problem there theres been no trouble at all that i can think of on that actuall road the only thing i would say is the parking isn't brillant and the roads quite busy. i live 2 roads away and it's a much quieter road! so if possible try another road.

anyone know of any jobs going in plumstead, would be great to have a job so close to home!

Hi,

I recently viewed a couple of houses in plumstead, first time i have been in the area. I really liked one on Griffin road, as alot of folk on here I am looking for some lowdown on the area. I have read a few threads and get the feeling the area is full of people just waiting for the place to explode into a cool and vibrant place to live, as with all good things i am sure this will come. In the meantime is the travel reliaable to central london from plumsted station? Is it a safe area? Some folk in work seen to think its quite rough? Has the property prices consistently risen over the past 3 years?

Not many questions LOL - just enough to continue my search in the area or move to another part of the city

thanks in advance folks

anybody know about a pub that is or was the prince of orange my 3xgreat uncle and aunt were licensees there and she died there in 1876 I'm just curious

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Im new to this forum site,But i was born in Plumstead, Im 18 too

I would like to say thanks to everyone that lives in Plumstead that makes it a great and safe place.

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Please tell me it is a proper restaurant or even a chain one! Like Nando's, Pizza Express (even Pizza Hut) or a lovely cosy bistro serving steaming bowls of pasta..

Basically anything other than Indian, Chinese, Kebabs, fried chicken, or the other takeaway rot that is in endless supply. (some of the takeaways are good but it would be lovely to have some options and somewhere to sit in and eat rather than going to the dome).

A few doors down from Daily 5 is a police station now.

Also a restaurant is opening on the highstreet where the pub once was.

I TRIED THIS GROUP. ,MY GOD IT IS SOOO ROUGH. THERE'S A GROUP OF HORRID YOUNG MUMS WHO GLARE AT YOU AND WAIT FOR YOUR TODDLER TO DO SOMETHING WRONG THEN THEY ALL GIVE YOU FILTHLY LOOKS.

DON'T GO!

I haven't seen it yet, will check it out tomorrow! Saw a nice cafe opposite Lidl in Woolwich today, called Viet Cafe or something like that, which I will try as well.

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Yes it is lovely, shame for me that I live on the other side of the Common so I have to walk up that massive hill to get home but I have been and it is nice and not too expensive either. Am also really pleased with the Tesco. Things are looking up!

I've been there also, drinks are very reasonably priced. It's good to get a decent coffee in Plumstead, frozen yoghurts are yummy too. I'm def going to be supporting this business.

Hello there,

I just wanted to spread the word about the new cafe on Lakedale Road. I walk past it en route to the station and had seen the work going on there. It's on the side that the firestation is on just before the road forks. I've been in there a fair few times now and it's lovely! The people running it seem friendly and anxious that everyone is happy. Good coffee and a nice vibe. Most importantly it seems to be a local enterprise and it's not a souless chain. Not that I'm rabidly anti the starbucks of this world but it's so nice to see something with character.

I'm really hoping this little place stays so I'm doing my bit to encourage you all to go!

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Well you and your partner,husband could join the The Plumstead Radical Club,become a member,they have outings,also i am an Avon lady and you are in my area,i get to know most of whats going on,

hope that helps

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I thought living off the Plumstead high street was a dreadful mistake. At long last things seem to be happening. My dream of a Tesco express has finally come through. A Boots chemist also in situ. What next? Can you guess?

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hurrah! great news and a Boots has recently opened on the high street too (by Somerfields)! two pubs are also being renovated - hopefully into a Pizza Express and Starbucks!

yes the area is rough but i know a number of people who go here and say it is OK. Brookill is within walking distnce and new centre on purrett road will also open soon. Try Toddlers World and The Slade Library (but not The Slade stay and play - that is rough)

As much as I love Waitrose, its a tad unrealistic to even consider opening one in Plumstead at the moment... One step at a time, eh?

I am delighted that Tescos will be opening here, its definitely a step in the right direction, and a much needed alternative to the hundreds of chicken, pizza, kebab and other stinky fast food shops that blight the area!

Good on ya Tesco!

I would be interested in getting involved in NCT. I'm moving to Plumstead next week and have a 14 month girl called Imogen. PLease email me some info.

Tesco's is coming to Plumstead, it's moving to the old Co-Op store on Lakedale Rd.

There's a few shops being rennovated on Lakedale Road, perhaps they will tackle the Plumstead High St next?

I think this was the Prince of Orange, and there was another pub on the adjacent corner, can't remember the name now

i m a student who consider moving in to plumstead as the rental is cheaper than in zone 1 n 2. is there anyone would like to share bit of place of fun, relaxing, and most importantly, safety in this area? Thanks~

Walked past recently and there was a nepalese menu on the door. What's the score? Has anyone tried it out?

Smiffs Plumbing Services let us down. Paid for a part which was never supplied nor fitted. We're finding local tradesmen quite unreliable. It's almost better to pay a bit more to get the job done than support local guys, sad to say but true.

We are shortly moving to The Slade in Plumstead and as a mum of two little one's (aged 2 and 10 months) without regular use of a car we are looking for weekly activities to go to...toddler groups etc. Anyone got any suggestions? I know there are 2 children's centres in Plumstead that appear to be within walking distance.

Many thanks

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I recall the Plumstead Radical Club of the late 1960s. During 1968 I started attending Latin-American/Ballroom dancing at the Court School of Dancing, Welling. Through dancing I met a girl-friend and we used to go dancing at the Plumstead Radical Club on either a Saturday/Sunday evening, maybe both nights. The dance hall used to be at the rear, and there used to be a band. There also used to three breaks where an act, e.g. a comic, used to give the band a short rest. I don't know when the dance night stopped, but I recall those fun nights with fondness.

The regeneration of Plumstead is an excellent idea. First floor levels and above of the shops in lower Plumstead have a lot of character, but the ground floor shop fronts are out of keeping with remainder of the structure. Should whatever authority rationalise this in a proper way, Plumstead could look as trendy as Blackheath and Hampstead and restore Plumstead to looking like a smart village.

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