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Hello all, We're looking for a kind and caring nanny for our son, who will be 10 months, on Wednesdays and Thursdays (probably 8am- 6pm) from September - flexible on start date for the right person. We're based in East Dulwich and also have another boy who is nearly 3. He is full time at nursery, so the role would likely include picking him up from Little Jungle on Amott Road at around 5ish. References and experience of babies from previous nannying. We'd also love someone who was open to doing the occasional bedtime and babysitting. We previously did a share so happy to discuss that with any other local families. DM me if this might be of interest. Many thanks, Bex

Does anyone have a recommendation for an unpacker or unpackers? I looked on task rabbit but the hourly rates were c.£50, which feels quite expensive. Thank you!

It used to be in a more easily identifiable section, no? Or did I imagine that? Thank you!

Did you receive any other recommendations? I've got a quote from ADN but wanted to get a second as I have no idea how much these things cost for a full house. Thank you!

We used Iva from Sleepy Little Angels. She came highly recommended and was absolutely brilliant. I couldn?t handle any of the hardcore method. We did an adapted Ferber method starting at 2 mins, 2 mins, 4 mins, 4 mins etc. Also did it at 9 months because I had no way to put him back to sleep when he woke at night without breastfeeding, which he didn?t need as he was on 3 meals a day. It took 2 nights and he cried less in total across those two nights than he did the night I made the sleep training decision (after I tried to cuddle him and calm him back to sleep but not feed him). She very much tailors the method to whatever you?re comfortable with. We will definitely use her again with our second baby. One thing I would strongly recommend is not to use any of the remote consultation services. From our experience you need someone in the house with you, holding your hand and guiding you through it when it?s 3am. The remote arrives cost about ?250 for a telephone call. I think we paid ?650 for two nights of having Iva stay with us and guide us through exactly what to do and when to go in etc.

My parents recommended the lady they use called Linda Young. They highly rate her because she still manages your booking while you?re on the trip so when they had a problem with the hotel overcharging them, she was straight on to it. She?s based in Birmingham but we?ve just used her for a holiday in Greece and she?s been brilliant. Linda Young Partner Four Oaks Travel 306 Clarence Rd Four Oaks West Midlands B74 4LT Tel :- 0121 353 0988 Have a great trip!

We?re selling with Alex, Nicola and Samuel at Winkworth (and have just bought from them too) and have been very impressed so far.

Hi all, We?re looking for a residential surveyor. Jon Peck?s name comes up a lot but I clicked on the website link for Colin White Associates and it?s no longer working. Does anyone have contact details for him? Any other recommendations very gratefully received. Many thanks Bex

Scarletbanks is right on the money with their list but Kartuli on Lordship Lane is incredible. Also Heritage in West Dulwich is a new fave

Wow!! I can?t get the video to play but even without it that must have been an incredible watch. I had no idea there were any around here.

Did anyone come back to you with any information on this? I?d be very interested to know what the issues were as we?re on the waiting list for a place.

You don?t happen to live on Whateley Road, do you? We?ve noticed a very barky dog lately. It?s going very loudly now at 11pm and the owners don?t seem to be bringing it in despite the constant howling and barking. Between the dog and the man who screams all nights at his cats Zippy and Angel, it?s a very noisy set of gardens!

We used to use the one by Dog Kennel Hill Sainsbury?s but it appears to have closed - anyone know what happened? What?s the best hand car wash in the area? The one behind M&S seems very pricey for a standard service. Thanks

Haha! I mean clean as in non-greasy - I did not miss my calling in PR but hopefully my recommendation won?t put people off ;)