IlonaM

Just turned on cold water taps and I have no water. Is anyone else affected?

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Oh God, sounds horrible. You can make a complaint online to the noise team at Southwark after the incident which would get it on record in case there are any further problems. I had a noisy builder next door to me last year who thought he was entitled to blast his radio because 'he was working'. After the noise team visited him he spent the rest of the afternoon bashing the floor although at that stage he had only been called back to fix a hole in the wall which had been left on a previous day. They can be very intimidating.

You can ask the builders if they have Section 61 consent to work beyond those hours. The Noise Team were very helpful when I had a similar problem.

You can rearrange delivery online (https://www.royalmail.com/personal/receiving-mail/redeliver) for a day when you know someone will be in. I never go to the sorting office - especially after the recent debacle.

http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?30,2001411,2001411#msg-2001411 'I am new mum and need to get hair cut and colour does anyone know a good mobile hairdresser that if needed could breast feed baby during colour process ?'

Are there any local catsitters who might have a cat stay at their home as an alternative to a cattery?

Pugwash Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > You may feel that you need an independent advocate > to liaise between yourselves, social services and > care home. More so if your father's dementia is > such that he lacks capacity to determine his needs > (Mental Capacity Act 2005). I have always found > these professional advocates useful and you should > be able to find a recognised advocate organisation > in the region/area/county of your parents care > home. Good Luck Adding to Pugwash's advice, Cambridge House have a very good flowchart for advocacy support under the Care Act which may be of assistance (http://ch1889.org/our-work/advocacy/advocacy-services-southwark/). CH may be able to offer some advice on advocacy support in your parents' area and what to expect/ask.

I think I would book her a holiday as well. Given the noise, dust and strangers in and out of a house under 'major building work' I would not want to traumatise the cat. It could cause all sorts of issues in keeping her safe and sound while you're away. As well as asking the vet, you could check out this old thread on local catteries: http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?30,1404648. There might be some others on the Forum as well.

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Sue Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Are there 24 hour vets? Yes, two in the SE London area: The London Animal Hospital 7 Kenbury St, Camberwell, London SE5 9BS Tel: 020 3816 1010 South London Emergency Veterinary Clinic 23 Streatham High Rd, London SW16 1EX Tel: 020 8677 0976

Touch wood, post is gradually getting back to normal. I'm also at Horniman/LL end of Underhill.

And a happy Christmas and a lovely New Year to you too. Best wishes to one and all.

I can recommend the team at the Neighbourhood Vets on Lordship Lane - I have mainly seen Topaz, Rory and Laura. I have a cat, but we are frequent flyers due to chronic health problems and I meet lots of happy dog owners in reception. The vets, nurses and receptionists are interested in their patients and look after us very well.

If your friend can get a referral to Southwark Law Centre ie via CAB or another charity/agency who could refer (such as Southwark Disablement Association if they have a disability) - they have a very good Housing team (http://www.southwarklawcentre.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=48&Itemid=64) which can help get clients past the gatekeeping mechanism at Southwark Council etc.. Also the Housing team at Cambridge House Law Centre (http://ch1889.org/our-work/law-centre/).

I would also talk to 101/report online to https://www.met.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/how-to-report-a-crime/ re: a public order offence and assault even before you get the specific courier firm details. You can always add details later. I hope you and your brother have not been too shaken up by a really unpleasant experience.

Many thanks all

Apologies for any light nuisance overnight to our neighbours in Underhill Rd (towards Horniman end). We had a new security light fitted yesterday and we are having teething problems. This is in hand and I am trying to get the contractors back asap to adjust the light. Update: the electricians have been back to adjust the light this morning.

Sue Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > No catch up for ITV News. > https://www.itv.com/news/london/2018-12-18/south-london-postal-chaos-as-royal-mail-closes-a-major-depot/ - page now updated to show tv segment from news What a weasel the manager is - doesn't recognise long queues and lost mail. What planet is he on?

Sue Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Do you have to watch this live to see it? There must be a catch up service for ITV. I found this short article on the website: https://www.itv.com/news/london/2018-12-18/south-london-postal-chaos-as-royal-mail-closes-a-major-depot/

Lynne Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Either no-one's sending us any cards this > Christmas, or something is very wrong with the > delivery. I was thinking the exact same thing - one card from Japan so far and none from the UK! Luckily international parcels have been sent by DHL etc.