Comments for London E11 - Leytonstone, Snaresbrook and Wanstead http://www.london-e11.co.uk Leytonstone, Snaresbrook and Wanstead Community Website Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:38:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on Olympic Money for South Leytonstone by Ten Inch Wheeler http://www.london-e11.co.uk/2010/03/09/olympic-money-for-south-leytonstone/comment-page-1/#comment-558 Ten Inch Wheeler Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:38:15 +0000 http://www.london-e11.co.uk/?p=328#comment-558 While Cann Hall road certainly needs some attention it really isn't that bad - I'm amazed the area round Thatched House isn't getting any money. That stretch really is a toilet. While Cann Hall road certainly needs some attention it really isn’t that bad – I’m amazed the area round Thatched House isn’t getting any money. That stretch really is a toilet.

]]> Comment on The Royal Wanstead School by James Brister http://www.london-e11.co.uk/2007/11/29/the-royal-wanstead-school/comment-page-1/#comment-517 James Brister Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:02:00 +0000 http://www.london-e11.co.uk/?p=12#comment-517 <a href="#comment-97" rel="nofollow">@Gerry Burland </a> Hi Gerry, I'm afraid my memory is a little fuzzy back going back that far as I was about 8 at the time. I still vaguely remember a boy at RWS who seems to have had a lot of gymnastics or maybe even circus training--he could do tricks on bicycles and tumbling movements. I also remember when the school showed the movie "The Night of the Living Dead" (I think it was) and I had nightmares for a week after that. I'm not in the UK any more--we left to go to Australia when I was 14 and I've moved around a lot since then. best, James @Gerry Burland
Hi Gerry,

I’m afraid my memory is a little fuzzy back going back that far as I was about 8 at the time. I still vaguely remember a boy at RWS who seems to have had a lot of gymnastics or maybe even circus training–he could do tricks on bicycles and tumbling movements. I also remember when the school showed the movie “The Night of the Living Dead” (I think it was) and I had nightmares for a week after that.

I’m not in the UK any more–we left to go to Australia when I was 14 and I’ve moved around a lot since then.

best,

James

]]> Comment on Kirkdale’s by Omalley http://www.london-e11.co.uk/2009/10/14/kirkdales/comment-page-1/#comment-494 Omalley Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:26:57 +0000 http://www.london-e11.co.uk/?p=93#comment-494 The Olive is a really nice restaurant. Pity about Kirkdales though. A few of us now go to the Hitchcock bar which is under management and is much better that it used to be. The Olive is a really nice restaurant. Pity about Kirkdales though. A few of us now go to the Hitchcock bar which is under management and is much better that it used to be.

]]> Comment on The Royal Wanstead School by Peter J Smith http://www.london-e11.co.uk/2007/11/29/the-royal-wanstead-school/comment-page-1/#comment-490 Peter J Smith Wed, 10 Feb 2010 18:56:45 +0000 http://www.london-e11.co.uk/?p=12#comment-490 <a href="#comment-356" rel="nofollow">@Jill Evans </a> Jill your name rings a bell with me. I also was in the juniors, as you said the school was in three sections. I was there from 59-61. Do you remember two brothers called Terry and David? You have got my email now. hope to hear from you soon. Peter @Jill Evans
Jill your name rings a bell with me. I also was in the juniors, as you said the school was in three sections. I was there from 59-61. Do you remember two brothers called Terry and David? You have got my email now. hope to hear from you soon.
Peter

]]> Comment on Kirkdale’s by sharon http://www.london-e11.co.uk/2009/10/14/kirkdales/comment-page-1/#comment-476 sharon Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:04:14 +0000 http://www.london-e11.co.uk/?p=93#comment-476 We've been in The Olive recently and thought the food and service was great(except they did not have the cheesecake which was written on the menu)...Really enjoyed the dinner and thought it's good place for Leytonstone.I didn't see the woman from Bumblebees either but were welcomed by a young waiter with the glasses,he was very polite from the first moment to the end.They've quite big menu and wine list was enjoyable.We’ll certainly be returning.Hopefully everything goes well in there,good luck! We’ve been in The Olive recently and thought the food and service was great(except they did not have the cheesecake which was written on the menu)…Really enjoyed the dinner and thought it’s good place for Leytonstone.I didn’t see the woman from Bumblebees either but were welcomed by a young waiter with the glasses,he was very polite from the first moment to the end.They’ve quite big menu and wine list was enjoyable.We’ll certainly be returning.Hopefully everything goes well in there,good luck!

]]> Comment on Crime, Safety and Sheer Bloody-Mindedness? by carlmoss http://www.london-e11.co.uk/2010/02/04/crime-safety-and-bloody-mindedness/comment-page-1/#comment-473 carlmoss Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:33:23 +0000 http://www.london-e11.co.uk/?p=311#comment-473 Found this article: http://www.24dash.com/news/Housing/2010-01-27-Healey-pledges-new-council-powers-to-control-spread-of-shared-rented-homes which hopefully may help things. I notice the Irish government recently brought in something similar as well: http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2009/1202/1224259892618.html Found this article: http://www.24dash.com/news/Housing/2010-01-27-Healey-pledges-new-council-powers-to-control-spread-of-shared-rented-homes which hopefully may help things. I notice the Irish government recently brought in something similar as well: http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2009/1202/1224259892618.html

]]> Comment on Crime, Safety and Sheer Bloody-Mindedness? by Ten Inch Wheeler http://www.london-e11.co.uk/2010/02/04/crime-safety-and-bloody-mindedness/comment-page-1/#comment-471 Ten Inch Wheeler Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:45:15 +0000 http://www.london-e11.co.uk/?p=311#comment-471 Good article. Just one more example; there's a block of private flats next to 'Ivory Mansion' on the High Road. The car park is utterly filthy with bags of rotting refuse that's been there for months. Visible through the arch under the flats are a group of garages, one with a broken door, literally bursting with God-knows-what type of rubbish. I find it incredible that the council have no powers to force the Landlord or tenants to clean the place up. Apart from the potential health risks, it's embarrassing. I had two friends over from Germany last week - where no property would ever be allowed to get in such a state. If the council want a more 'settled' population with all the potential benefits that brings, they really are going to have to find a way to act. Good article.

Just one more example; there’s a block of private flats next to ‘Ivory Mansion’ on the High Road. The car park is utterly filthy with bags of rotting refuse that’s been there for months. Visible through the arch under the flats are a group of garages, one with a broken door, literally bursting with God-knows-what type of rubbish. I find it incredible that the council have no powers to force the Landlord or tenants to clean the place up. Apart from the potential health risks, it’s embarrassing. I had two friends over from Germany last week – where no property would ever be allowed to get in such a state. If the council want a more ’settled’ population with all the potential benefits that brings, they really are going to have to find a way to act.

]]> Comment on Kirkdale’s by Ten Inch Wheeler http://www.london-e11.co.uk/2009/10/14/kirkdales/comment-page-1/#comment-466 Ten Inch Wheeler Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:12:03 +0000 http://www.london-e11.co.uk/?p=93#comment-466 Katy, I'm with you on the Alfred Hitchcock. Such a waste of a pub - it could be a really superb asset with a bit of imagination, effort and yes - cleaning. Speaking of waste, does anyone have any updates on Lincolns? Katy, I’m with you on the Alfred Hitchcock. Such a waste of a pub – it could be a really superb asset with a bit of imagination, effort and yes – cleaning.

Speaking of waste, does anyone have any updates on Lincolns?

]]> Comment on Kirkdale’s by Bee http://www.london-e11.co.uk/2009/10/14/kirkdales/comment-page-1/#comment-461 Bee Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:38:06 +0000 http://www.london-e11.co.uk/?p=93#comment-461 I've eaten at The Olive and thought the food was good for a local restaurant. I agree that this is the kind of establishment that we want to see in Leytonstone. Hopefully they can survive in this recession. I know far too many Leytonstone residents that spend all their time in Wanstead. You all know the type I mean!It's these very people who need to support this establishment! We didn't meet the lovely lady from Bumblebees, but were welcomed by a smiling waiter whose command of English wasn't great. He couldn't elaborate on the menu and was unable to engage in polite chit-chat. I also think that they've missed a trick by not being incredibly child-friendly. And one last thing, I think the prices could be just a little cheaper; after all it is Leytonstone and not Wanstead! I’ve eaten at The Olive and thought the food was good for a local restaurant. I agree that this is the kind of establishment that we want to see in Leytonstone. Hopefully they can survive in this recession. I know far too many Leytonstone residents that spend all their time in Wanstead. You all know the type I mean!It’s these very people who need to support this establishment!
We didn’t meet the lovely lady from Bumblebees, but were welcomed by a smiling waiter whose command of English wasn’t great. He couldn’t elaborate on the menu and was unable to engage in polite chit-chat. I also think that they’ve missed a trick by not being incredibly child-friendly. And one last thing, I think the prices could be just a little cheaper; after all it is Leytonstone and not Wanstead!

]]> Comment on Kirkdale’s by Katy http://www.london-e11.co.uk/2009/10/14/kirkdales/comment-page-1/#comment-459 Katy Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:44:17 +0000 http://www.london-e11.co.uk/?p=93#comment-459 Found this website whilst looking for reviews for The Olive, and I agree with most of the contributors that Leytonstone is in dire need of some quality eating/drinking places. A good start would be for someone to upgrade the Hitchcock which is in a stunning position, but is currently a completely wasted space. We went in there between the Christmas and New Year break and although it was lunchtime, they were not set up ready for customers. The fire was not lit, there was no ice available, the glasses in which the drinks were served were filthy and the experience in all was not a pleasant one. Maybe that, apart from us, they only had one customer tells its own story. The whole place could do with a thorough wash and brush up, but a far better alternative would be for an All Bar One or similar establishment to replace it! Found this website whilst looking for reviews for The Olive, and I agree with most of the contributors that Leytonstone is in dire need of some quality eating/drinking places. A good start would be for someone to upgrade the Hitchcock which is in a stunning position, but is currently a completely wasted space. We went in there between the Christmas and New Year break and although it was lunchtime, they were not set up ready for customers. The fire was not lit, there was no ice available, the glasses in which the drinks were served were filthy and the experience in all was not a pleasant one. Maybe that, apart from us, they only had one customer tells its own story. The whole place could do with a thorough wash and brush up, but a far better alternative would be for an All Bar One or similar establishment to replace it!

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