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Hello, We’re a family living near Bellenden Road looking for an after-school nanny starting in April/ May. we have two boys, aged 7 and 4. They are both at the same school (The Belham) and we’re looking for an experienced nanny to help Monday to Friday with after/school care. hours would be approx 20-30 hours per week, usually 3-7pm Monday to Friday. our boys are chatty, creative and full of energy, and we’re looking for an experienced nanny for a long term role. The ideal candidate would be: - creative and imaginative - energetic and outgoing - engaging and curious about the world - independent and takes initiative - able to cook nutritious dinners salary: negotiable depending on experience We are flexible on start date and hours required for the week. So please do apply and look forward to hearing from you!

Hi there, We have poor drainage in our garden, and would like to improve the soil on the lawn area. This involves digging about half a foot of earth down across the whole lawn area (16m2), then putting down new compost, etc and laying new turf. Would you be able to recommend anyone for this work? And what rate would you charge? Many thanks B

Hi Our cellar smells of sewage. Thames Water checked our pipes which are all fine and not blocked but the smell is still there. It?s coming from the cellar or under he kitchen. We are at the stage where we are happy to knock holes in walls and floors just to find the source and fix it. Any recommendations of really excellent drain experts who could fix this? We?ve already had enough people through who have not offered solutions so now we really need someone who does this everyday and can sort it out! Thanks so much B

Hi there We have just moved into a new property and there if an effluent smell coming from the cellar. Strong drain smell. There is a saniflo in there which only deals wth clean water it seems (to pump water up- not a macerator ). We really want to find the source for this smell and et rid of it ASAP. Can someone recommend someone who can help? Many thanks Bethan

Hi Lucy, I'd be interested in your french language tutored playgroups. Have you more details on those? Thanks, Bethan

Hi there, I am looking for a gardener to do a day of weeding our borders and patio this week, ideally before the weekend, as we would like to use this time to do some planting. If anyone has some availability, please do send me a DM, and please include your hourly / day rates, and if possible some recommendations too. Many thanks, Bethan

Hello, We have a Mountfield petrol lawnmower which is 3 years old. It will start but cuts out almost immediately. Can anyone fix this? We think this might have something to do with the carburettor. Based in Peckham Rye, and looking for someone to come here so as not to have to transport the mower - it's heavy! Thanks, B

Hi all, Shall we set a date to meet in the new year to discuss this? Would a weekdays in January be possible? Perhaps we could meet at the French House on Lordship Lane - they have a play area downstairs where our little ones could be entertained. Are people keen for meeting the week of 16th Jan? Cheers, B

Hi Abiba, That sounds like it could be a good idea. Also, what about setting up a whatsapp group for all those that would like to get involved? That way it will be easier to plan get togethers and add newcomers. If people would like to DM me their numbers, I can get a group going. Cheers, B

Hi all, I have just seen this thread - just after posting my own basically asking the same questions! I have a 5 month old boy and speak to him exclusively in French. I would be very interested in joining a French playgroup and if it needed setting up from scratch would be keen to help make this happen! Cheers, B

Hello there, I'm expecting my first mid July and I'd love to meet mums in the area. I will send in my number - it would be great to get added on to the whatsapp group and try to join a meet up soon. Thanks, Bethan

Hello, We are looking for a gardener to block up the holes in some of our fences, to secure some that are unstable. Mostly to stop so many foxes coming in and out. Additionally, we require some basic pruning and tidying up of our borders. This person would have to provide most of their own equipment. If anyone can provide a recommendation that would be very helpful. Many thanks,

Andy came yesterday to fit some shelves, blinds and a mirror for us and did a fantastic job, right from the start. Really quick at getting back to me on the phone, was able to come a bit earlier to fit around my schedule, and the quality and tidiness of the job was second to none. And all for a reasonable price. Plus he likes dogs and that's always a bonus! Thanks.

Have you been doing some painting with oil based paints? Eg: gloss or satinwood. This starts emitting very strong gas aromas when the hobs are switched on. Totally normal and not harmful. Just open a window when cooking.

I'm also interested in finding someone for similar sizes bathroom job. Thanks,