The Last Word – Yeliz Ertan

How Long have you been in the area?

We have now been part of the Forest Hill community for 8 months. We cannot believe how quickly the time has gone!

What bought you here?

I would often pass through Forest Hill, regularly driving down Perry Vale and I noticed all these cool little coffee shops, bars & restaurants, a deli and quirky shops. I felt like Forest Hill was really coming into its own and building on its community and I really wanted to be a part of that growth.

What do you value the most?

I really value the sense of community in Forest Hill, especially on Perry Vale. There is such a different mix of businesses bringing something different to the area. Local shop owners are always supportive of each other and have been really welcoming to us newcomers. We are really grateful for that.

Tea or Coffee?

Coffee, at The Pantry! Whether is my hit of morning coffee, or a cocktail after work we wouldn’t be without it! It is always buzzing and has such a great energy.

Favourite place for a night out?

We tend to head to the Signal for a night out after working hours. They always have such a variety of things going on it tends to cater for all my team in some way and we always have a fab time.

Favourite place to eat?

That’s a tough one! You will likely find me or my team in the Lazy Chef, by the station or Posh and Peckish at the bottom of Perry Vale. For an after work vibe, we love the intimacy and family feel of Piazza Della Cucina, their pizza is amazing!

Where you find me on a Saturday?

If I am not working, I normally spend my morning at Energie fitness at Forest Hill, then head over to the tTeapot few doors down. Then I go to work to pamper my beautiful clients at 21 Perry Vale.

When I want to relax?

www.hb-therapy.co.uk

When I want to relax I take myself up the Horniman and have a walk around the beautiful gardens there. With summer approaching I love to go there and sit on the benches and read some business material or just a cheesy novel!