From The Forest - any news?

Shops
#1

I know that this was a favourite topic elsewhere, but I’ve not heard an update for a long time.

I was wondering if anyone (FHTA?) knew what was happening with what should be a prime retail spot for FH - the old ‘from the forest’ coffee shop?

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#2

The original owner (Kollier) popped in to my shop yesterday…

I’ll ring Dr Mittle (landlord) today & post the latest update when I’ve spoken to him.

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#3

I rang Dr Mittle (landlord) today & he has confirmed that someone has signed a new lease & has the keys. He “thinks” it is going to be another coffee shop/cafe.

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#4

thanks for the update - I hope (for their sake and ours) they have some unique selling proposition … we are not short of coffee alternatives at the moment and I hate to see good effort and money wasted

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#5

I had a sneaky look in and it is progressing. Will rrudely
barge in next time and demand to know everything.: :slight_smile:

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#6

First fix to be done by Friday then the fit out starts. Looks good so far. I wonder if the owner can tempt Hassan back?

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#8

There are lots of places to get coffee. But few of them are good! St David’s and 161 are the only ones I bother with. Occasionally Archy Parker.

Here’s hoping they’ll be one more to add to the list

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#9

Just noticed that there is work going on in the ex cobblers next to the Jolly Bee.

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#10

Hi All,
First post on the new site (I like it), so hello!!

Just wandering if anyone here knows what is happening at the former “From The Forest” site, something is definitely afoot. Passed it a couple of times, the door was open with people busy at work in the far corner. From what I could see, it looks as if quite a lot of work has been done since its former incarnation.

Just me being nosy!!

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#11

Hi @Hasto - welcome to the site! I moved your post into the existing topic we have on From the Forest, so that you’re able to join the conversation and see the previous information on this.

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#12

Sorry, should have done some more digging for the topic!

Its such a great location opposite the station, so hopefully they can bring something special to the coffee shop offerings of SE23!

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#13

Everyone loves a bit of street art don’t they? This is what I had in mind… :wink:

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#14

Looks good to me lol

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#15

Love it :+1::+1:

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#16

i had a peek inside at the work in that shop. It looks really nice inside … wonder how long it will take before they are open!?

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#17

Is there any update on this?

#18

I walked past that this morning and the same thought occurred. @Pauline any news?

#19

What’s it supposed to become?

#20

Coffee shop. I walked past a few months ago and the interior was pretty much done.

#21

Nope, maybe they changed their mind - I’ll give Dr Mittle (the landlord) a ring and ask & report back :joy::joy: