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A new Express bus for Forest Hill?

while the route would be useful ... this could be a missed opportunity to connect even more areas of South London that are not well connected, including Brixton and Woolwich

Forest Hill Society

1 day ago4 min read

Forest Hill Society AGM 2025 - minutes

Held at Forest Hill Community Library and on Zoom on 6 November 2025 Welcome The Chair, Robert McIntosh, welcomed the over 20 members and local councillors present in person and additional members attending on Zoom. The Chair, Robert McIntosh, speaks to the members in Forest Hill Library The plan had been for local businesses to lead a discussion on the “renewal “of Forest Hill but the intended guest speakers, including the owner of Gambado, who owns the new lease on the Capi

Events + Social

Forest Hill Society

Nov 105 min read

Chair's review of 2025

As we gather to reflect on 2025, I'm reminded of what makes our community special: people who care deeply about Forest Hill, but also Perry Vale, Honor Oak, and Kirkdale

Events + Social

Forest Hill Society

Nov 104 min read

an airplane model being proposed to fly over Forest Hill

Airport Growth and Changing Flight Paths over Forest Hill

the latest plans for expansion at London City and Heathrow airports

Tim Walker

Oct 313 min read

In support of Finches after the recent fire

Like everyone in Forest Hill and around, we were shocked to see dramatic flames and a column of smoke rising from somewhere near the Perry Vale exit of Forest Hill Station on Thursday evening, 16th of October. Finches Emporium in recent times Fighting the fire Our fears were confirmed as rumours quickly spread that there had been an accident at Finches and the building was on fire. We are all so grateful that despite this terrible event, the amazing London Fire Brigade was ab

Forest Hill Society

Oct 242 min read

Three business changes in Forest Hill

There are major changes underway at three well-known businesses in Forest Hill: The All Inn One pub is becoming The Foresters Arms The...

Miscellaneous

FHSoc

Aug 42 min read

People attending an event in a public library.

Landmark Black Book Community Library launched at Sydenham Library

On 26 July, a Lewisham Black Book Community Library opened at Sydenham Library. It houses a curated, reference-only collection of 300 –...

Miscellaneous

FHSoc

Aug 41 min read

Volunteers cleaning the panels in the underpass at Forest Hill Station

Annual Forest Hill subway clean

Last Saturday, 26th July, we did our annual clean of the pedestrian subway under the railway line. We hope you'll agree that the subway looks sparkling again - enjoy that while it lasts!

Environment

FHSoc

Jul 302 min read

Your library is doing very well!

Celebrating another successful year of serving the Forest Hill community

Local History

Forest Hill Society

Jul 181 min read

Citizen Science: the Great UK WaterBlitz

Earlier this year two of our members took part in a citizen science project to test water quality in some of Lewisham’s waterways. Here...

Environment

Forest Hill Society

Jun 233 min read

A visit to Brockley Hill Park Ornamental Garden

On a most beautiful spring morning the Forest Hill Society organized the second visit to Brockley Hill Park Ornamental Garden, a hidden gem in SE23

Events + Social

Forest Hill Society

Jun 163 min read

Up for the challenge - walkers set off to explore the Nature Reserves

Exploring Nature on Our Doorstep: The Nature Reserves Challenge Walk

On Sunday 8th June, six participants and one volunteer leader set off to explore six local nature reserves in one day, a feat not usually possible.

Events + Social

Robert McIntosh

Jun 133 min read

The Forest Hill Walking Festival was another success

Forest Hill Walking Festival 2025 – A Weekend of Steps, Stories, and Community

On Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th June 2025, around 100 residents, visitors, and members of the Forest Hill Society took part in one of the six walks on offer.

Events + Social

Forest Hill Society

Jun 112 min read