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The flats where I live have recently undergone structural repairs to brickwork by David Goddens http://goddenstructural.com. Dave was recommended by the surveyor who did a Maintenance Survey. The work included the process of inserting helical beams to address rotational cracking. The whole project was professionally managed and stress free for residents. There was excellent communication at all times, respect for property and the given timescale upheld. David’s long experience at undertaking this kind of work was evident in the high quality of the finished work. Thoroughly recommend!

Hi, Might be worth checking if it?s over 10 instalments rather than 12? My DD are April to January, so are not collected in February and March.

Hi PSJ It?s not just in children, (though in my case, it was caught from a child?s coughing). Several families around here have had a nasty chesty cough that persists for about 10 days. In my case, it also developed into a very tight congested chest, then moved to sinus areas. All of us who did tests found that they proved negative, so it?s definitely not Covid. Lots of rest, honey, liquids, steam inhalation, Sudafed. Gone in a fortnight or so with no lingering after effects. Good luck!

There?s usually always people wanting packing boxes on East Dulwich Mums FB page if you fancy posting there. https://www.facebook.com/groups/EastDulwichParents/?ref=share

Another thumbs up for Gerry who came today as arranged and fixed new cartridges to a leaking kitchen tap. Gerry was reliable, polite and did the work for a very reasonable charge. All sorted so quickly - I will never leave a tap dripping again!

Hi all Just noticed on my daily walk that Forest Hill Road Post Office doors are open today. Sorry, I don?t have any more information on what the situation is inside!

Hi I?d be very grateful for any recommendations for redesigning/refitting a smallish bathroom? I?m looking for good contemporary design that optimises space. Many thanks! Pam

Done. Without wanting to sound like a miserable old party pooper (fair description to be fair)...it?s the sudden EVEN LOUDER bursts of shite sounds that?s so annoying. Fine if you like tone deaf pounding for 2 days, torture if you don?t!

Hi Sweetgirl So sorry for you and your little one! If you haven?t already, do think about joining the National Eczema Society . https://nationaleczema.org/ I found it really helpful to listen to experts in the field after trying every other cure under the sun! Warm wishes Pam

Hi Sweetgirl I feel for you! When my little one was suffering with it some forty years ago, I found tremendous support by joining the National Eczema Society and getting involved. It gave me the opportunity to share many self-help strategies with other families and to hear the latest research from professionals on the national executive. Many were top paediatric dermatologists and far more informed than our local team. I checked and the NES are still going strong. Might be worth having a look at their website http://www.eczema.org Best wishes Pam

Hi, I would be very grateful, please, if anyone could recommend a competent and qualified Dyslexia assessor for a young teenage girl? I do know that qualified personnel can be sourced on the BDA and PATOSS websites, but just wondered if anyone on here had any personal experience. Many thanks, Pam [email protected]

Hi all, Does anyone know where I can get hold of stickers (or links posters to laminate) to put on the blue, brown and green bins in our flats? It?s a real problem in shared bins, especially when there are many home carers from all over London coming in to assist elderly residents. Things often end up in the wrong place! Have looked on Southwark site, but can?t find anything. Any advice welcome! Many thanks! Pam

Just wished there was a ?like? button for these lovely posts - and to add my warmest best wishes and thanks to Raj, Anita and Nilesh.

Thank you Lollipop! I thought it was just me going mad trying to navigate that new website. It is appalling!

The power of EDF! Just got an email reply and a date of collection! Woo hoo!

Thank you Vik, Pam

Hi Vik, Which number did you phone? I wish I'd known about the elderly exclusion. Doing this for a neighbour who is 93. Thanks, Pam

Will do James, but in the meantime, does anyone have a contact number or email address for this service? Thanks, Pam

Does anyone know how to contact this service? Spent ages navigating the appalling website, filled out the form, paid the ?16.00 for elderly neighbour. Supposed to hear within 24 hours. Three days later, no reply, no phone number and no response to email to Environmental services. No wonder there is so much fly tipping.

Hi all, As my name has popped up here, I thought it might be useful to post some information. I will be able to offer some handwriting support sessions in July and August. For younger children, this is much more successful if done individually in their own home, wth parent/s there to learn how to carry on the support. If you would like any more information, please email me [email protected] Please include details about the learner, the problems and your locality. I will then email with further information about availability and costs. For more about me, please see http://www.nha-handwriting.org.uk/about-nha/committee-biographies and my Facebook page is: handwritingteachwrite Thank you! Pam

So very sorry to read of this crime and share your feelings of disbelief and rage. I hope those responsible get what they deserve and that you get your money back quickly, plus decent compensation for the time and stress it has caused.

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http://www.eczema.org/ The NES saved my sanity many years ago when my daughter suffered with Eczema. Hope it helps you manage as well. Best Wishes, Pam

Hi, just looking at day beds for the small spare bedroom, preferably one that converts to a double or two singles. Has anyone used one that has worked well? Many thanks, Pam