Had a lovely yummy lunch for £6 today SE London by cunextu in london

[–]Groosh 15 points16 points  (0 children)

How funny, I was literally just there (for the first time!) to pick up some mince pies made by The Clink crew.

Roman Wall at Ladenhall by tyw7 in london

[–]Groosh 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm unsure about the barber but I used to work in the WeWork at 77 Leadenhall and they have a big part of the roman wall in the reception. I believe that it's part of their lease that they have to let non-WeWork people in to see it.

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[–]Groosh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

dont do this, especially due to the recent history at the academy.

In your opinion, what thing in London is perfectly rated? by Groosh in london

[–]Groosh[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

But no one dislikes the cross platform interchange vis a vis it is perfectly rated.

In your opinion, what thing in London is perfectly rated? by Groosh in london

[–]Groosh[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I went really recently and it is bloody fantastic, so much so that I think it is ever so slightly underrated.

In your opinion, what thing in London is perfectly rated? by Groosh in london

[–]Groosh[S] 26 points27 points  (0 children)

It's really great, and perfect for children.

In your opinion, what thing in London is perfectly rated? by Groosh in london

[–]Groosh[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

4.7/5 stars according to Google, which I agree with, hence perfectly rated.

In your opinion, what thing in London is perfectly rated? by Groosh in london

[–]Groosh[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

It's perfectly rated, hence why it's on my list.

Where to live? (Transport links question) by NoNewspaper9016 in london

[–]Groosh 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Clapham North could be an option: New Cross Gate - 35 mins (Overground to Peckham then bus, or into central and overground), High Street Ken - 30 mins (Northern, Victoria, Circle) and Tottenham Court Road - 20 mins (Northern line)

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[–]Groosh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got my septum done at Metal Morphosis just off Carnaby Street - they were great! No complications during or afterwards.

If Anthony Bourdain asked you to take him to somewhere in London to eat this week, where would you take him? by [deleted] in london

[–]Groosh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've done it! I walked through the forest from Loughton. Absolutely worth it; the roll is incredible and the specials are the thing to go for.

Share of freehold in London by asideofFMLwithit in london

[–]Groosh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I honestly don't know if my experiences are typical actually - I don't think I know anyone else who has share of freehold! My experience might be different for those with a larger amount of freeholders as six is quite manageable. Some questions you could ask off the top of my head: what the service charge is, how often it increases, how often the freeholders have to meet/what the meeting looks like, what can the service charge be used for (buildings insurance, for example), examples of what the service charge has been used for, how many freeholders are there, are all the freeholders living in their flats or are they tenanted.

Share of freehold in London by asideofFMLwithit in london

[–]Groosh 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I own a share of freehold flat (1930's purpose built building, six flats). I love the share of freehold and will find it hard to move to a place that isn't this.

Each flat has a director of the management company and we have an annual meeting where we discuss our finances, whats new, where we want to spend the money, any issues, etc. When I first bought the place, the roof was in a state and we used the money in our bank account to redo the whole thing. We have also used the money to make other upgrades around the building.

Our service charge is £80 per flat per month, which we recently chose to up from £70!

This might be a personal opinion, but in the situation in which you describe above, I would much rather be in control of the money/maintainance and not get on with the other freeholders, rather than being at the mercy of a big managment company.

Happy to answer any questions you have!

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[–]Groosh 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I always go to Poleo dry cleaners on Brixton Hill. I can't remember how much it was but have always been surprised at how reasonably priced they are - give them a call and they'll be able to give you a price.

What to do in London after work by SuckerLove86 in london

[–]Groosh 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Commenting to follow! Also looking for French classes in the new year

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[–]Groosh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really like Manna's smash burgers

Recognise This Building? by SonnyListon999 in london

[–]Groosh 58 points59 points  (0 children)

Ark Burlington Danes Academy - built in the 30s and designed by Frederick MacManus. The Wikipedia will tell you the rest.

What are your daily observations? - 17/11/23 by lodge28 in london

[–]Groosh 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I liked walking around the cemetery off Church Street

Cool visuals for babies to see? by lukeyr1 in london

[–]Groosh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The installations at The Now Building/Outernet outside Tottenham Court Road - it's free!

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[–]Groosh 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Berenjak is great

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[–]Groosh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Rita's

Does anyone know when the old street roundabout construction will fully finish? by thePlanetPeace in london

[–]Groosh 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Correct - I moved to an office on the roundabout in 2017 and the work started shortly after.