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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

Last time I heard- the police had taken away his pole and were awaiting some CCTV evidence. He is known to Dulwich Hill Neighbourhood team Suggest you email [email protected]

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.

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?)

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.

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.

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.

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.

This seems to be related to previous incidents, especially the continuous phone calls. Scammer seems to be targeting older people and those with disabilities/dementia. Both of my friends are in their 80s (one is partially sighted and lives alone). Both ladies are alert mentally and were able to deal with situation. However one lady feels that her home was being watched as the woman who knocked on her door asked whether her carer was due that day. A friend who had been visiting her the day before, said she was accosted by the same woman who stated she was being stalked by her ex husband and asked for a lift down Court Lane. It was not until my friend mentioned the comment re carer, that they realized it was the same woman. This needs to be reported to the police - who have been investigating an earlier incident

Initially these boards were approved by the old Community Councils as a way of giving local residents information regarding surgeries, hustings, local events. Keys were issued to Ward Councillors and a few local activists.North Cross Road comes under Goose Green Ward. Over the years, the locks on many of the notice boards have been replaced but keys are not always given over to the original 'holders' Some do not have locks so anyone can post leaflets etc.

There was talk when Maggie moved into Dulwich Village, that the house was a gift from, I think, Bovis (or some other national building company) as a PR stunt. The building company was being slated for poor quality new housing and Maggie having one of their houses, other people would take note and purchase. Heard this tale from various people including friends who had strong links to various MPs at the time.

Is the care being provided via local social service dept? Has your relative received an assessment of their needs from a social worker? You may wish to look at the possibility of having a Personal Budget which allows freedom to choose own carers and pay them directly. It is quite a difficult thing to explain but look up Age UK or Independent Age's web site as they both have explanatory booklets/leaflets.