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Hi, My friend Clancy has 2 tickets for "Chic" at the Royal Festival Hall + 2 tickets for "Studio54" afterparty. I'm posting this message on her behalf because Clancy lives in Fitzrovia, so no EDF account; poor lamb. CHIC: This Saturday, August 3rd 2019, 7.30pm, Royal Festival Hall, 2 tickets @ ?90.00 each (face value); front stalls centre. STUDIO 54 PARTY: This Saturday, August 3rd 2019, 10.30pm, Queen Elizabeth Hall, 2 tickets @ ?50.00 each (face value). ...Meltdown...Funk... If interested, please call Clancy on 07973 695943

...I couldn't have put it better myself, Poch.

In these topsy-turvy times every vote for Labour - far from giving May a bloody nose - will be claimed by May's government as a vote of support for its policies; its Brexit policies, to wit. This already happened last year after that 2017 general election, with the hard-right MPs crowing about Labour voters' support all over the media so I'm neither guessing nor speculating what Friday's right-wing headlines will be - should Labour vote do well tomorrow. ...Seeing as to date Jeremy Corbyn either imposed a 3-line whip on his MPs to vote with the Conservatives on anything Brexit, or ordered them to abstain, not a hard claim to spin.

WoW, you two made short work of that - congratulations. ...Draws on an e-nicocig*.... *I was cool once; not anymore, obvs.

Local elections have always been ?the? traditional time to concentrate main parties' minds. And, as Brexit is the only game in town, this local election will be watched more closely than any other I can remember and, as I'm a dead-centre remain voter, I'll most certainly not care to give succour to either ideology-constipated extremist Front Bench. Brexit is very much a local issue anyway: government's own economic analyses show Brexit will harm every part of the land = this will inevitably translate into shortfalls in local funding.

The Bishop used to do a truly stellar roast - I've not had Sunday lunch there in a while, so I cannot vouch what it is like now, but I should think they have a reputation to uphold.

My favourite turquoise string of beads just fell to bits in my hand: would anyone know of a local-ish restringing service? I'll be sooo grateful, thanks in advance, Maggie (and Beryl-the-cat)

My favourite turquoise beads just fell to bits in my hand: would anyone know of a local restringing service? I'll be very grateful, thanks

Mark Newlove of Newgas Boilers LTD is my new go-to person for all my "gas safety certificate" needs. Knowledgable, reliable, personable and - not least - reasonable rates. Good boiler-related pro tips thrown in for a bonus point. Highly recommended. [email protected]; 07971824567; www.newgasboilers.com

A lovely guy and a brilliant, affordable carpet fitter. I know because he's just done four jobs for me - two of them: stairs & an awkward nook were tricky. Dave Bassom: 07867 974124

I called Dave to advise on a suspect looking patch of damp and can't recommend him enough. Prompt, friendly, and above all: knowledgeable. Talked himself out of a potential job while putting my mind at rest. His number: 07932 505589 now forever in my little black book.

A family member is expecting her first baby (girl) later this month and I'm looking for a pressie... Ideally, I'd like to find a stockist of fun, creatively designed - but cosy - baby clothes; either in our neck of the woods, or on line. - My two daughters are now in their twenties and so it's a long time since I paid any attention to baby wear, but when they were little I bought them a lot of OshKosh. Any recommendations gratefully received!

Hi, Thanks very much for your offer, great news. Galina's next coming to mine Tuesday morning, I'll show her all the kind offers of work then and we will be in touch - she's had several offers here (both open- and private messages). Your offer sounds very convenient for her; both the day of the week and the number of hours. I hope it'll be ok to give you her answer then (Tuesday lunchtime)? - I do find it hard to discuss stuff on the phone with her - language! Maggie

Hi - I caught up with Galina on a train, en route to a job, so couldn't talk very well; also with the background noise. She'll phone me back tonight. Yes, interested :) Maybe you could PM me more info and your number? Maggie

Hi, I'll catch up with Galina later today - this may work well; the previous message needing 3hrs and you needing 2hrs, all in close proximity, thank you! - I'll be in touch 'soon as. Maggie