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We had a problem last year with a roofing company. They had previously fixed the roofing on our exterior boiler house and we had no complaints. They came back several months later and my husband foolishly let them in. They deliberately knocked down some guttering (I discovered this some time later) and damaged some roofing slates. We ended up going to Trading Standards who are investigating the company - they were registered at Company House but operated from various addresses which were used for mailing purposes only.

Posted around 12 cards 2 weeks prior to 24th December. Had some responses so know people have received them. Had about 20 cards - mixture of hand delivered and via post. After years of 'nagging' by myself and our daughters, we may have cured hubby of spending £4 plus on individual cards for our immediate family ( when you have 12 immediate family it costs a bomb) Also as the girls state, they get put in the recycling bad at beginning of January regardless of cost.

There was a LETS scheme in ED and it ran for a couple of years or so. Trying to remember when it was pre 2000? A couple of friends joined it, one did baby sitting for exchange for ironing, the other did small painting jobs or simple gardening. There was a set criteria regarding credits,

I purchased some unusual cheeses in Aldi a couple of weeks ago for a Christmas Social with 20 odd people. Also supplemented it with various cheeses from Sainsburys',

Dawsons heights is not run by Southwark Council- it comes under a management company,

Try Niko -- loads of recommendations here. Very good guy, reasonable charges, have used him several times.

As previously said regarding discrimination during the 1960s - husband went to a south London private school (not Dulwich College). He may have faired better at Dulwich College!

The building is having major repairs to it, the tenants there have had problems for a considerable time.

Special Educational Needs

I hear that Landells Road has had a spate of parcels being taken,

In the 1960s my husband went to a private day school, Although he was a bright child having won a couple of scholarships to other private schools, his father chose this particular one. He went from 11 - 14 years and left as unhappy with the set up which was based on ethnicity. All boys with both parents English were placed in the A stream regardless of academic ability, Boys with an Irish background were placed in B stream. All others were C streamed - this included boys with a Black or Asian background, mixed race or mixed European background. His schooldays came to an end when he wished to learn Latin and he was told that no boy in C stream could participate in this subject. His father (not English) was very upset at this and withdrew him from the school and sent him to a country boarding school. The experiences he had with his schooling culminated in a breakdown of his mental health and several months in Maudsley. He had low self esteem and it took several decades for him to understand that it was the school system and not his ability which had failed him

All depends on what you call reasonably priced! Was it for Christmas Day? Noticed that The Plough were advertising Christmas Lunches but did not see any prices listed.

We purchased our 4 bed semi in ED in 1975 it had been reduced by £500 for quick sale and was £16,500!, Original owner lived on first floor but let out rooms downstairs. We had to do considerable redecoration and some alterations to adapt it to 3 elderly relatives with mobility issues, plus myself, partner and toddler. I was joint owner with my elderly aunt and after her death, we had to get a small mortgage to pay out some of her bequests. My neighbour's house was on the market for £1.4 million but his place was far better condition than mine. I agree that many folk are asset rich but cash poor .

Let us entertain you with an evening of songs and music. Barry Area Residents’ Association Christmas Social Featuring local singers and musicians To be held on Tuesday 9th December 2025 at 8.15 pm. East Dulwich Community Centre, Darrell Road, SE22 9NL All welcome – but let us know in advance so that we can ensure there is sufficient food and drink. Families welcome. Please reply to either [email protected] or via EDF. You can read all about BARA and other events at the east Dulwich Community Centre via website [email protected]

The incident I quoted on 28th October - I had to pick up some forms for blood test and happened to mention my leg to the receptionist whilst I was there. Fully expected to be given an appointment - and was surprised that I was passed to one of the practice nurses who obviously felt the situation was urgent hence the TJ appointment. Went for flu jab recently and seen by Mem HCA. Have seen him a few times now for routine BP/Diabetic checks- Very easy to get on with and gives you time.

We have an old fashioned high cistern downstairs toilet which had an unreliable flush. Niko had to make up one part as no longer available commercially. Syphon was ancient and Niko spent time locating replacement from local shops and internet. Eventually found a suitable replacement and called round one evening to fix it. Also cleared out a very blocked sink.

Our greyhounds had coats - padded ones for the winter. vets and animal charities recommend coats for smooth haired dogs especially. Have you looked a the Dog Charities web sites? PDSA. The Dog Trust, RSPCA, Battersea etc.

Daughter was using her sat nav to get to unfamiliar area and was not aware she was driving down a school street until she got a £90 fine in the post. She went back to the area and the signs were very poorly placed and partially covered by trees.

I notice they also do chicken burgers as well. I just cannot stand beef burgers - there is something in the way they are prepared that disagree with me. Having had 3 hospital admissions and being on drips following eating certain foods. I now only eat chicken, fish and veggie and touch wood not had a reoccurrence of previous issues.

The guy in Pellatt Road only covered Apple and he gave me the number of the guy who did Microsoft, The Ben Leach fellow seems to live outside London?

We used Gary Vu his details are on this site. Leon is also good.

There used to be a computer repair place in Bassano Street is it still there> Anyone know of a computer tech person who will come to house to repair/update PCs? I was recommended someone from EDF many years ago who came and installed all the programmes on my new PC.

Be interesting to find whether they do veggie burgers.

I have a feeling that one of these roads is a one way/no entry - have not tried this route for sometime.

I need to drive to Bellenden Road via Maxted Road - if I cannot use this area I have no other option to get to Highshore Road. Most remember to try and get vet appointments after 10 am and after 4 pm.