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Can also recommend 7clean, they left my flat sparkling after I moved out, almost made me think I should move back in. Especially sterling effort restoring a mucky oven to its former glory.

Another massive recommendation for No Flies! I've had a right saga of a sale process (through no fault of mine or the agents) and they have been absolute rocks throughout. Fast and efficient and responsive, and always happy to help and advise. Especially considering their commission, this is remarkable service. Wouldn't go with anyone else locally.

I used Animal Friends. I seem to remember that they did lifelong cover, but not for pre-existing conditions, and for senior cats there was a higher excess but it still saved me hundreds, if not thousands of pounds when my cats got sick. They always paid out without fuss.

Sometimes doorbells just go off due to signals on the same frequency from car key fobs etc.

My usual go-to people for decorating jobs are not available right now, nor are some of the stronger forum recommendations, and there are a few things I need to get done ASAP - Outside window and door woodwork minor repairs and repaint Ceiling repainting Hallway stripped, lined and repainted and vinyl floor laid. Does any one have solid recommendations for this? Or your own business if you can provide references or check a trade link etc? Preference for businesses who will happily put information and agreements in writing via email. Thank you in advance!

Can you share your cycle route to those @melissavf? I couldn't find one that looked very nice but that would make a big difference!

Beckhenham Place Park lake did reopen after the initial closure last year. I didn't have a chance to try it before it was closed with lockdown but there were people swimming there, supervised by lifeguards, in March this year. It looked like any changing facilities etc were very rudimentary or non-existent but perhaps someone will know more. It appears to still be closed https://lewisham.gov.uk/lake. I actually loved swimming in the Royal Docks. It's a bit of a pig to get to from here but there is something quite amazing about the enormous space and being surrounded by the various buildings and industry and planes flying overhead. Yes it is a bit more expensive though and they are being very strictly managed currently to keep people safe. It is really for serious swimmers. You have to sign up for NOWCA membership but that gives you other opportunities. There are also swims in the Thames listed on the NOWCA site https://nowca.org/nowca-lake-directory/. Not tried these.

Still waiting for a couple items from late March. Given up hope. I assume they are at the bottom of the backlog pile.

loads of missing parcels for me. Two items that I've been waiting for since late March, others more recently. In the meantime, other things have arrived, especially tracked items. Seems very erratic.

Oh good, love Vegan Plates and am pleased to see I can now order direct again!

A reminder that this is tomorrow, still space so feel free to share with anyone else you think might find it useful, whether within Southwark or not. Will also cover how to prevent Zoom bombing!

Thanks @Sue, glad you found it helpful! Running another next Tuesday 1pm. Sign up here https://forms.gle/JcQoy4ta8gNJgxfe7

Can confirm that the collections are happening zbags have been picked up :)

I booked a garden bag collection a month ago and it hasn't happened. Anyone know what the expected waiting time is? Or has anyone had a successful collection recently? Took me about 3 months and various complaints to actually get the bags delivered, would be nice not to have to go through the same to get them picked up :( Not going to push it right now though if it is just delayed due to all the disruption. But paper bags sitting outside in all weather is not ideal, I'm worried by the time they do get picked up they will just disintegrate!

Running this again on Tuesday, sign up here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeWEQ_6VdotPNBDW9VYhceV_rbKn-adiZ6hCSOQekJvw4ZUTw/viewform