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I?d like to recommend our incredible cleaner, Carmen, who?s looking for more work. She?s been with us for a year now and Im confident to say she?s the best cleaner we had. She?s responsible, thorough and with lots of initiative. She?s a lovely person to be around with, great with my two small kids. She also loves cooking and have taught her a couple of recipes which she now does for us. Really helpful as I work full time. Her english is basic - but communicates well. If you want to get in touch with her, you can reach her at: 07474 787577. Im also happy to provide further references - you can DM me. Sol

Hi ED, Can you recommend someone who could come in next week to paint our fence and oil our deck? Thanks! Sol

Hi there, Can anyone recommend entertainment for a 4 years old party? Was thinking a magician as my daughter loves that. Any suggestions? Thanks!

Does anyone one a pharmacy in the area or surrounding area open on Sunday evenings? Need to get an urgent prescription for my small baby. Thanks! Sol

Any info on whether it?s open and functioning much appreciated. Visited it over a month ago with my kids but it was closed. Thanks!

The powder was the result of a stupid prank - someone spraying powder from a fire extinguisher through people?s letterboxes. Thankfully nothing toxic and now all cleared.

It should be taken down. Delmar solicitors should be ashamed honestly.

I can strongly recommend Gokay as the best personal tainer I've had! I trained with him after having my first child and having to get back into shape. His sessions built up gradually meaning I felt really safe in starting to do exercise again after pregnancy and delivery. GOkay was very responsible in the way he built my training sessions and ensuring I achieved my fitness goals. I now feel as fit as I did before pregnancy! Also his sessions have been a great way to find some time of my own after taking care of my baby. I really look forward to saturay mornings in the park! Anyone considering training pre or post natal should join Gokay's sessions.

Thanks so much for all the great tips! Much appreciated

Can anyone recommend the best playgroups, classes, activities in the area? Im confused by the sheer amount of choice! Thanks!

We used Mark NewLove to install a new boiler and he did a brilliant job. He came in quickly when our boiler broke down and we had no hot water nor heating and went out of his way to install the new boiler and ensure the system was running smoothly. He also installed the NEST system which is very convenient! He knows his stuff really well and you feel confident you are paying for a serious and well finished job. He's also a lovely guy, we totally recommend him! His number is 07971 824567

Thanks so much everyone for sharing your experiences!!! Super useful to know that it's worked wonders for many. I will let you know how I get on.

hi all, new to this thread but keen to meet up if you are planning another get together soon. due end of april and looking forward to connect with local moms cheers

this is a very useful thread! Im about to give birth and considering one even though midwife is discouraging it. did any of you had to as a result of the epidural, have forceps or ventouse? this is the only thing that's putting me off it. thanks for advice!

I've been training with Gokay for almost 3 years now and couldn't recommend him enough. His sessions are great fun, and he'll always change the routine so you don't get bored. What makes a massive difference from other trainers is the fact that Gokay will really personalise the training to what you need. You will absolutely see results after training with him. And you'll enjoy the sessions and feel energised afterwards. He does the training outdoors as well which is so enjoyable! Sol

Does anyone know what's going on in the crystal palace rd/whateley rd area? There's very loud music, likely from a big sound system. Thanks

Dear neighbours, We need as many people as possible attending the hearing on the 30th. While we are trying to get the time and location changed to make it easier for people to attend, we still need more numbers as we are running thin! We know it's difficult for some but please we need your help. Bring your children, grandmother, etc along as its important that councillors see how we are all being affected by the Great Exhibition's lack of concern for the ED community. Please PM me if you'd like more info about the hearing. If you cannot make it it's important that you still fill in the form sent by the Council and nominate a representative to speak on your behalf. Thanks!

If you are planning to attend the conciliation meeting and would like to coordinate with other neighbours ahead of it please PM me Thanks!

Dear neighbours, Thanks for all your support. Due to the objections the matter of the Great Exhibition's license extension will go to a hearing on August 30th. This is good news as it means the Council will further scrutinise the matter before making a decison. We met the Council and handed in the petition. Jonathan Mitchell also met with us and as James said has submitted an objection, together with James and Rosie. Thanks to all 3 Councillors for their support, we really appreciate it! Given the number of objections and serious concerns raised by neighbours, Councillors and Tessa Jowell MP (who has sent a letter objecting to the proposal) WE WOULD LIKE THE GREAT EXHIBITION TO WITHDRAW THIS APPLICATION, ahead of the hearing. We are currently exploring other issues with the license, as James has outlined on his message above. Please if you live in the vicinity of TGE and would like to discuss this with us, PM me. All the best

Thanks to all the neighbors who today signed the petition. We got more than 50 sign ons of people in Crystal Palace rd, Underhill rd and Whateley rd. We are having a meeting with the Council tomorrow, we'll keep you in the loop. It did surprise me how many people expressed concerns about the existing noise situation, as well as worried about the prospects of an extended license. We do hope that this whole issue makes the management of the pub realise that they can do things better to ensure we can all enjoy the neighborhood. We clearly all love the Great Exhibition and no doubt it's a great improvement from the previous, CPT. We do love having Sunday roasts and having a drink in the terrace. But clearly, compared to other pubs in the area, like The Actress, more can be done to get it right. This is obviously not over. There will be a preliminary decision on Thursday and then a hearing in August. Please if you haven't yet written to the Council do so before Thursday. Thanks for all your support!

The Council has so far received 6 objections. Would be great if we got to 10 to make sure we are heard by Thursday! If you haven't logged in your objection please do so, it would really help. Please include this information: - your name and signature - your address details - the date you wrote the letter - the application that you are opposed to (The licence reference application is 838498) - the reasons why you are opposed to the application We are also drafting a petition for all sympathetic residents to sign - please PM me if you want to add your name to this. Thanks!

We are next door neighbours to the Great Exhibition and are already affected by the levels of noise under existing licensing conditions. We will be writing to the Council objecting the granting of this license. I encourage neighbours in the area who, like me, have concerns about this issue to write to the Council by thursday (no later please). We are worried that given short deadline and summer holidays not many people will write - so please I encourage all concerned neighbours to do the same. Don't assume that this will be sorted out, please try and play your part. Thanks!