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Another recommendation for Dave, who cleared a seriously blocked toilet waste pipe. He was very friendly and helpful with his advice regarding our unsuitable pipework. Very happy to recommend him.

There is a real mixture of uniform choices in pre reception. However for the first half of autumn term you will probably want the summer dress with a cardigan. In winter my daughters always wore the pinafore with a blouse underneath and cardigan. We had a skirt but rarely used it (and you can?t wear it after reception, so a bit of a waste) You will need 1 pair of jogging bottoms plus t-shirt for the day they have PE on (and I?d recommend a spare set for keeping at school) Most people opt for the red t shirt for PE. I?d only get 1 red sweatshirt if you plan on wearing dresses on non PE day. In hot weather navy shorts instead of jogging bottoms. I believe there is a 2nd hand uniform sale at school in the morning (at school drop off time)and think it?s open to all, so you could save a fortune if you went along! They have 2nd hand sales quite regularly so no need to get too much before school starts.

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We have recently used Helen at Gardenia Gardens to completely re-plant our garden. She understood the brief and advised us on the plants she thought most suitable to meet this. We went with her suggestions and are very pleased with the results.

Hi Is this evening's meet up in Actress definitely on? I think my Au pair would like to join.

Ours is also wanting to start an English class asap, ideally 2 or 3 hours l, 2 days a week. We are looking at a few we've found on line (Mary Ward Centre in Holborn and The English Practice in Streatham)but would appreciate any recommendations as she would prefer to stay local. Thanks

Our 22 year old Spanish au pair arrived 2 weeks ago and would love to meet others in area. I think drinks would be a great idea

Having searched most of South London for bathroom tiles we used "Style" which has a shop between Tooting and Colliers Wood. Really helpful people and a great selection of tiles http://www.style-ideas.co.uk/ Worlds End Tiles in Battersea is also very good, but expensive

I used Stevie to fix a really bad cut and highlights that I'd had done at a local salon. She did a great job of sorting it out and was very friendly. Her number is 07535 660509

I've had the Navigator 2 (which got stolen from my car), then a Sport (hated it so upgraded after a couple of months)and now a Dot. I would avoid the Sport, either of the others are good but my preference is the Dot, it seems smaller (but still plenty big enough for my 3 year old) You are welcome to come and test drive mine Emma

I had an amazing pregnancy facial at Dr Boo. I think they do massage too.

We also used Dennis and his team to line our chimney and install a stove. We bought a stove based on the advice Dennis gave to us and are so pleased with it. Dennis and his guys did a great job, working around a problem we encountered with my chimney and and they were really nice to deal with.

I also agree with Bellenden Belle, we were very disappointed with the Whippersnappers experience this weekend. Will definitely look at Morden hall park next year, it sounds much better!

I am also happy to recommend Fernando who came today and did a great job tidying my garden. He was punctual, polite and hard working. I would definitely use him again.

We just used Bromley and Ellis in Herne Hill. They were very helpful.