
Pugwash
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A friend who lives in Champion Hill, has for years used henna to colour her hair and found a local hairdresser to do this for her. Unfortunately this hairdresser has retired so my friend is looking for an alternative colourist. Friend is Canadian and has used henna for over 30 years as it does not cause any allergic reactions. She has mobility problems and needs to take mini cabs everywhere. She is not able to apply this herself and usually has her hair cut at the same time. Anybody know of a reasonably local hair salon who would offer this service?
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If you are a resident or have a business in Dulwich Hill Ward - come along and meet your ward police officers. Meeting commences at 6.30 pm in the cafe area of Christ Church Barry Road. Wednesday 9th November 2022.
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Recommending Plumber - Hunter Heating Solutions
Pugwash replied to HunterHtingSolutions's topic in Reviews
We too have been trying to contact Billy etc - left 3 messages on phone (both numbers). They have such good recommendations so must be very busy. -
Ulez questions east Dulwich charges ?
Pugwash replied to Tibbytubs's topic in General ED Issues / Gossip
Check with them if they have a 'polluting car' as if they do not they will not have to pay. My daughter comes up from Sussex for a couple of days and does not have to pay the charge. You can check on the website whether your car will be charged - all you need to do is put in registration number. My car is 16 years old and I do not have to pay the charge. -
The cafe at Christ Church Barry Road is doing a 3 course Christmas Lunch for £25 for one week only in December. Contact Elaine or other catering staff for details of menu, dates and times. Advance booking essential.
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Last resort the recycling centre. Many organisations do not have money to pay for paint if they only have a small area to cover. Have in the past donated to a centre - but they are not in current need of any this time.
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Not really sure what to call them but years ago there were charities/organisations where you could donate left over paint. I have loads of half full but usable tins of paint which are just gathering dust. I know that years ago there was somewhere near ED where we could drop them off.
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Food taken to some of the food banks need to be non perishables, Those who have drivers etc do take fresh foodstuffs. All food needs to be in date.
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Foxtons on Lordship Lane soon to become a Poundland Local
Pugwash replied to teddyboy23's topic in General ED Issues / Gossip
I like Farmers and have found their prices reasonable. I may go to the new Poundland store if I am at that end of LL. -
Further to my previous comment it may be worth reporting him tp Southwark's Trading Standards Officers.
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We go to Ms. Robinson vet in Highshore Road. We transferred there many years ago as Lomax Vets (by Grove Tavern) - we felt they not very good. They failed to diagnose cancer in our dog who had his leg amputated a couple of weeks later. We knew a veterinary . nurse who worked in an Orpington surgery whose vet was a breed specialist and who diagnosed the cancel. Too far to keep going to Orpington so was recommended Ms. Robinson.
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Might be worth mentioning it to local SNT (Police). An elderly friend was scammed in a similar way some years ago and mentioned it to our SNT who were very interested as they knew that several people had paid up front for work which was either never undertaken or badly done. With the help of my friend they set up a situation and caught the men in question. Police can access mobile phone details and get names and locations.
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Who is responsible for maintaining a combination sewer? Myself and 2 neighbours share a sewer which runs from the first house across the garden of next door and myself, runs down to the street via my front garden and the manhole is in my garden. Was told years ago that it was Southwark 's not Thames Water's responsibility to maintain this. Currently the cement around the manhole is broken and the metal cover has also broken. Have had to put a sheet of wood over hole to prevent cats etc from falling down it. If it is Southwark - which department?
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Forest Hill Road GP - better alternative please
Pugwash replied to EDmummy's topic in General ED Issues / Gossip
I believe most of the GP practices have websites so may be wise to look at all of the catchment areas. When we joined The Gardens Upland and Barry Roads were in the catchment area- but now are not. Those wanting to join the practice in those roads are now not eligible. -
We have been members for years - get both the e news and magazine. Good information on what is happening in local area and events etc.
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Foxtons on Lordship Lane soon to become a Poundland Local
Pugwash replied to teddyboy23's topic in General ED Issues / Gossip
Woolworths were there in 1960s and had been for many years. My family lived in Spurling Road and most Saturdays we would shop there. I think it may have opened up after the war. -
The Grove Tavern site is ideal for a Travel Lodge/Premier Inn - an ideal raised several years ago. I do not think social or an other housing would be suitable due to the traffic on 2 sides of the building. A small B & B as above could work. Noticed that there is a travel lodge above Ancaster Garage in Penge and also in Lewisham High Street. (or was it a Premier Inn?)
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Join your Councillors from all the Dulwich Wards inc. Champion Hill at Christ Church Barry Road 7 - 9 pm. Agenda includes Safer Neighbourhood Team on local Policing. Update on local GPS - performance and recovery post pandemic. Community Announcements including Cleaner Greener Safer Grants and others. Devolved Highways. Council's response to local bus review.
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Rye Lane buses again: Consultation open on one way option
Pugwash replied to IainJ's topic in General ED Issues / Gossip
There is a Multi Ward meeting at Christ Church Barry Road on Tuesday 20th September 7 - 9 pm. This is for all the Dulwich Wards and Champion Hill. On the agenda is - Safer Neighbourhood Teams on local policing GP performance and Recovery plans post pandemic. Community Announcements including Cleaner, Greener Safer Fund, Devolved Highways , Neighbourhood Fund etc. Council's response to local bus review. Make your voices heard at this meeting. -
I have always had good reactions when contacting surgery - have been going there for many years and cannot find fault with any of the reception staff or GPs. Had an appointment last week for a check up and met the 'new' nurse who was very pleasant and helpful. Liz, the 'old' nurse who had been with the surgery for years had retired- at one stage I had to see her twice a week due to a serious allergic reaction which resulted in ulcers. I did notice a 'new' receptionist in the admin office who I had seen before. Last few times visiting the surgery the door was open and no need to ring the bell.
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Recommending Plumber - Hunter Heating Solutions
Pugwash replied to HunterHtingSolutions's topic in Reviews
We have 2 multi point gas water heaters in our house, does Billy service these at all? As the house was originally in 2 flats, the central heating boiler was for heat alone . -
I would look up Age UK/Independent Age leaflets before talking to social worker. Some SWs are not fully conversant with PB and may not give you enough information. If you go for a PB and organise your own carers you effectively become an employer dealing with NI/Tax etc. However, there are organisations that will administer all the paperwork.
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Be aware of ‘distressed’ woman scammer
Pugwash replied to colville09's topic in General ED Issues / Gossip
Sheltered Housing Units no longer have 'wardens' who used to live in or come in daily, so incidences like this can happen. It is important that all the residents of this block are made aware of how easy it is to be taken in by these 'professional scammers'. Hopefully the incident was reported to the SNT -. It may be that the SHU has a dedicated Housing Officer - who should also be informed. This may also be a case for the Safeguarding Adults Team at Social Services. Has the SHU got Security Cameras? If so police could check back to see if they were recorded.
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