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I tried to distract a traffic warden who was ticketing a car on Grove Vale the other day, Interestingly he told me the opposite side of the road i.e. by the cobblers doesn’t have the same parking restrictions as the side with the locksmith ( where you have to register your free 30 mins by phone).

Agreed. Bought beautiful flowers for a fiver- better than the supermarket.

In January my very old cat was ill and my vet in Peckham had taken blood tests, subsequently prescribing tablets to which the cat was not responding to. A friend recommended 'Neighbourhood Vets' and I rang for a second opinion. They were keen to take the cat in and have a look for which I was grateful but when I explained I no longer had pet insurance and needed to get an idea of the price- they said that wasn't possible. I persisted and the receptionist went to ask a vet who concurred with her. I said surely there was a guideline for blood tests and an x-ray for example? (just as when I go to the dentist they tell me the price of a filling, crown etc). The receptionist went to ask a second vet and I was told - blood tests £200-£300 and x-ray £300-£500. I did not take my cat to Neighbourhood Vets as my Peckham Vet had charged £80 for extensive blood tests done over a morning. I feel there should be more transparency in pricing.

Hi, I am looking to get a new water butt connected to the cast iron drainpipe. (Getting the ‘water diverter’ is fine it is the ‘chain- drilling’ into the drainpipe that is the issue.) Any recommendations please. (Getting organised before the new water meters are fitted)

Recommendation for James who arrived with his van at short notice. Very happy that he was able and willing to manoeuvre a heavy fridge freezer efficiently and with good grace!

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26/2-Used ED to find Niko. He arrived when he said he would, kept to the quote he?d given and replaced the bathroom taps so I?m pleased. (Also I first checked out the above recommendations to make sure they were genuine! -& they were)

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I would be grateful if any local person who has had sash windows converted to double glazed ones with Guy would mind giving any feedback? NB I heard about him on the forum and he seems to be really good. Thanks.

Thank-you for these recommendations- any more?🙂

Recommendations for Double Glazing please. For wooden replacements also secondary glazing. Much appreciated Thanks.

Recommendation For Electrician I heard of Arsalan on Rated People He completed various jobs from fixing a dimmer switch to installing a new consumer unit and issuing an ECI certificate. He and his mate were charming, efficient and keenly priced. Contact info@moonlight maintenance.co.uk

Open House weekend Sat 19th & Sun 20th Sept Buildings to see locally- & pop up shows too.

I couldn't do this online and resented having to make security changes on my computer to let Southwark permanently access my card details so I phoned 03448002736 (helpful people) and I have a code to take to a newsagent and pay that way. It has taken up much too much time and you can't even get a little square of blue paper to put on the windscreen for proof for that ?125!

E Dulwich Post Office- Walked to Camberwell Post Office this morning ( Saturday) to find it closed. Walked to E Dulwich Post Office & I found myself last in the queue as they now shut at 11.30. The man was working hard controlling the queue whilst his colleague served inside. It must have been stressful for them. He kindly ( & rightly) let an older woman in at the last minute. 20 minutes later another old customer turned up but she was turned away. This made a passer by really angry on principle so she protested and kept the man at the door for a full 20 minutes so he couldn?t serve people in the queue. The angry woman was right but protesting at the wrong person ( who was polite at all times). We should vent our spleen only on the Post Office for not publishing daily opening hours of all local post offices.