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Thanks for all the interest, will postpone the search now thanks

Hi there! We are searching for a kind and friendly nanny to help with our after school arrangements from Sept / Oct 2024 - we live super close to ED station / near Peckham rye. We’ll need 4 days (Monday to thurs) after school until after dinner time, (3.20-7.20 more or less) with the option for additional baby sitting or holiday cover too 🙂 Our kids (10,7)are kind, friendly, funny and like cooking / sports / tv 😉 / arts / reading and having friends over. A typical afternoon might include the school pick up, play date or sports or music activity, or a play date & prepping dinner and any light organisation for the kids next day. Oh and we have a little weird cat called Elsie please don’t hesitate to contact me if you’d like to discuss! Jennie -

Thanks v much, great to see the donations increasing, it all counts!

Thank you 😊

Thank you. It is genuinely concerning how many people are impacted and living on the fringes financially, whilst needing time to grieve. X

Sharing this tragically sad story about Kyla who has left behind three children, whilst her husband struggles to stay financially secure. Even if it?s a few pennies or pounds, it would be wonderful to support Fabian at this time. Fabian is a Southwark bin man and has been for many years, so please click the just giving link below and support if you can. Thanks 😊 https://www.southwarknews.co.uk/news/kayla-williams-fundraiser-set-up-to-pay-for-funeral-as-bereft-husband-tells-of-his-agony-self-isolating-in-the-home-where-she-died/ https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/kaylawilliamspeckham?utm_term=aErJAdkpA

Hello all, I'm proper late to the party but super keen to join the group, it was a lifesaver when I had my first almost 3 years ago. Second due October. Feeling massive as well - I swear my norks need their own postcode and it's not a good thing! I'm not sure I'll be able to make a night out much before I start Mat leave, but hugely keen to hunt out cake coffee and sanity! All the best, Jennie (Oglander road)

So we're over the winter (here's hoping) and we're thinking about installing a woodburner fire in the living room which means clearing the chimney, purchasing and installation. Not sure what we're talking about cost but if anyone is willing to share indicative costs and recommendations that would be great! Cheers ATC

Hi Alice, there isn't much difference in replacing / refurb. Refurb involves a lot of work often and the level and time can be the same as replacing. But clearly if your windows are in reasonably good nick (ours were beyond saving) then it is nice to keep them. Our new windows all in were about ?750 per window which is really good value as this includes painting.

We can also recommend Steve and team's work. They undertook full replacement sashes in 6 windows (which included a 3 window bay). The work was impeccable and the price reasonable. Highly recommended, great bunch of guys. Wish we had done it sooner! Our house is much less drafts, quieter and most of all with bloody nice new windows if I do say so myself. Jennie

Another recommendation for Brad and team. He's professional and the team did a great job of our bedroom - great finish. The chaps were super clean and tidy. Thanks for the recommendation of Aaron who plastered the ceiling. Cheers guys!

Not a restaurant but Ali Baba's juices on rye lane just in the lane next to the bussey building is great - he uses the adventurous fruits (dudhi fruit anyone?)from the mkt to make delish concoctions as well as some more regular juices. http://alibabajuice.tumblr.com Ali is a super nice fella as well

We are in a small terrace, built a dormer out the back of the house above the now bathroom (was a bedroom). Didn't have to lower ceilings, got a sizable 3rd room and kept the loft space at the front of the house for storage.

Try big cup little cup. Cheaper, but not fully recyclable. Quite fancy giving them a go though, you can still recycle part of the pod. http://www.bigcuplittlecup.com

Alan - we have virgin via cable and when it works it's fast, but it's becoming more unreliable in recent months...plus they are increasing their costs by 10% in Feb and we'll be paying almost ?100 per month... Seems crazy. Think we may give sky a whirl.

We've had virgin since we moved here 5 years ago... But their broadband is so unreliable and the 'TiVo' interface is just not as good as I had hoped after david bloody tenant rambling on about it in the ads. So leads me to ask; is Sky any better? Appreciate hearing experiences!

Just wanted to add a recommendation for Giulio, he is a super nice guy and very efficient at getting results as many of the testimonials have mentioned but the best thing for me is that each week is different. He's got an In depth knowledge of a variety of training techniques, from weights to TRX to kettle bells and even getting me sprinting faster than I ever could.... For me having lots of these little challenges to tackle and master keeps it interesting both body and mind. Who'd have ever thought I'd look forward to Tuesday PT sessions! Highly recommended and someone I trust to keep me in shape for the foreseeable! Jen

Sue, I'll keep an ear out tonight as our gardens almost back on to each other.

Quick update - crisis: Neil take his pooch on Xmas day, ace of clubs they don't allow pets in the hall but the lady mentioned that people secure their dog's leads and leave them in the grounds while they are inside.... 12-2pm free, Xmas lunch etc.

Called Mungos and per Ratty's not they only accept rough sleepers (and their pets) so it ready does depend on his situation. They were very helpful and suggested that Crisis in Bermondsy will have events on over the festive. http://www.crisis.org.uk/pages/crisis-skylight-london.html There is also The Ace of Clubs - a drop in center, not so central though and located in Clapham but the facilities look good. http://aceofclubs.org.uk/find-ace/ Just shout if there's anything else that can be done to help.

Just did a quick search and found St Mungos in SE London. I can call tomorrow to enquire, let me know... http://www.mungos.org/press_office/631_residents-pets-at-st-mungo-s-hostel-the-stars-of-the-show

We're just off north cross. This was a slim chap, almost bald, glasses, adt uniform etc... With a sidekick who he introduced as a trainee. He seemed professional but as soon as I'd checked out their id and took a photo of it ("oh you used to be a copper?" Was the remark from the skinny one.... Then I thought I a) can't be arsed with their fear mongering chat b) I need my dinner and then showed them out. After I closed the door I had a word with myself for letting them in! You just don't know all the time and I'll call ADT tomorrow and confirm these guys details. Seems from Foxy's link that they do actually do door to door sales time from time.... But yep, you never know....

Thanks Sue, Foxy. Got his id pass on a photo and also his mobile, but one of those things 5 mins in when I just felt slightly uncomfortable.....

What's that all about? I checked their id, let them in, thought again and kicked them out. Am I totally stupid?

We've used Streatham High Rd Emergency Vets a few times - they will find a time to fit you in and the vets I've seen have been pleasant, caring and followed up timely with the regular vet we use.