MissWiggy

Our experience of Virgin media has been awful. Customer in SE22 since 2012. On 8/9/17 I called them and told them we were moving to SE5 and asked to transfer our service. I was told this wouldn't be a problem as they had checked the house and could see it had had a previous connection - no problem at all and connection appointment made for 25/9/17. On 24/9/17 we received a phone call telling us the appt on 25/9 could not go ahead as there were construction issues. It was rescheduled for 4/10/17. On 30/9/17 my husband telephoned VM to check that all was on track for tomorrow - told yes of course, pre-installation work has been done and all go for the appointment tomorrow. at 1830 this evening I get a call saying that there are construction issues and the installation cannot go ahead. The construction team will be in touch in 5 working days to let us know what the timescale for the work will be - could be up to 8 weeks before we are connected. Absolutely appalled. My advice is to avoid like the plague.

Our experience of Virgin media has been awful. Customer in SE22 since 2012. On 8/9/17 I called them and told them we were moving to SE5 and asked to transfer our service. I was told this wouldn't be a problem as they had checked the house and could see it had had a previous connection - no problem at all and connection appointment made for 25/9/17. On 24/9/17 we received a phone call telling us the appt on 25/9 could not go ahead as there were construction issues. It was rescheduled for 4/10/17. On 30/9/17 my husband telephoned VM to check that all was on track for tomorrow - told yes of course, pre-installation work has been done and all go for the appointment tomorrow. at 1830 this evening I get a call saying that there are construction issues and the installation cannot go ahead. The construction team will be in touch in 5 working days to let us know what the timescale for the work will be - could be up to 8 weeks before we are connected. Absolutely appalled. My advice is to avoid like the plague.

On a slightly different note isn't the CPZ meant to be implemented today? I couldn't see any signs up this morning stating that it was now residents' parking...

161 Kirkdale I think.

We used to think it was great and went there loads - loved the food and most of all the great service from the 2 men that ran it. However I agree with ElPresidente above re the change in management - there was a marked change in service and food. The staff changed from being really helpful to disinterested and although we persevered in the hope things would pick up again, we stopped going. On a positive note Terroirs is great (the old managers had a link to Terroirs - not sure about the recent management) and the old manager is now running a new restaurant in Sydenham - one on the list to check out! Fingers crossed it returns in some shape or form but with better service.

Thank you Droler. I contacted the number provided by nomen and it was actually pretty straightforward getting a temporary 1 month permit over the phone and they are virtual too so no need to display in your car (although they do send them out if you want to display). Thank you all!

That's great thank you!

HELP! Does anyone know how to contact the council re getting a permit? We have just moved into the zone (so have no proof of address and no council tax bill) and need to get a permit for our car. I have changed my address online for our council tax "account" but the website doesn't seem to acknowledge this and just says the account is closed. Of course there is no telephone number to ring and ask. At a loss and very grateful for any help!

Interesting thread and good to see that so many people have been able to find tenants themselves. Out of interest how do you carry out landlord / employer / affordability checks? Thank you in advance.

Does anyone know when the CPZ is being introduced and what the procedure is for obtaining visitor permits? Sorry in advance if I have missed the answer to my question in the above posts. Thank you

There's been one outside our house for 3 weeks and hasn't moved in that time. Apparently the tracker has drained the battery which means it doesn't show as being an available car, can't be hired and won't move. Seems a bit counterproductive.

There's been a large number of police cars going down LL too and they've moved the cordon. I've just overheard someone say there has also been a stabbing. I hope that's not the case.

I would definitely recommend the fantastic Nicola who helps us do the same job each year. She really knows what she is doing, is reasonable and leaves the garden looking spotless each time. Her number is 07815 775 840

Yes I have given her my address so that she can check with her friend and ask her not to do it again if it was her. I know my neighbours well and I know that they wouldn't put food out.

Yes it's very odd. No ot definitely hadn't been put there by another animal. It was one of those individual trays of food and save that the lid had been peeled off, the top was untouched. I'm sure it's all innocent but I would ask that people don't leave out food for other people's pets (someone has very kindly contacted me saying she knows someone who does this and she has also asked them to stop).

Yes I did.

Thank you lilolil. I wasn't sure whether I was over-reacting or not. I've just had a quick walk up and down our road and there is no other food left out. There's something about this that makes me feel quite uneasy - I'll drop Boudicca a text.

Ive just gone outside to put the rubbish out and seen an open tray of cat food left on our pathway. Perhaps I'm being over cautious but give the recent spate of cat incidents in the area I thought this was odd and has definitely put me on my guard. We do have 2 cats and so I feel that whoever has done this seems to be making a point that they know that we have cats. I'm just baffled as to why they would have left food out. This has happened in the last 45 minutes or so as when I went out earlier this evening it wasn't there. Hopefully there is nothing to worry about but just thought I would make others aware.

Jenny Eclair in the Lordship Lane post office...

Hilary Alexander having her nails done in Glamorous Nails yesterday...

Thank you to Ian (who came highly recommended by my friends) for doing this job well and promptly. I would happily recommend him as well. His number is 07908 168774.

Hi Nic, thanks for getting in touch. That would be fine, please could you DM me your details?

Hi Jennie, I am looking for someone to do a very similar job in SE22 and would be very grateful if you could let me know if you find anyone. Thank you!

Hi Jane, I am looking for someone to do a very similar job in SE22 and would be very grateful if you could let me know if you find anyone. Thank you!