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We have a problem with our guttering and need to get it fixed - perhaps have the guttering replaced. Can anyone recommend a guttering specialist please? Thanks

Thanks for the responses. I accepted the job! Bit nervous about it, but also quite excited. I'm going to commute for the first few months, to make sure the job is what I expected and that they like me. Assuming everything goes well, then we may look to move down later in the year. raqski77 - good luck with your own move - Let us know how it goes.

The job doesn't pay much more than I get currently, but it would be a good stepping stone to other things. I have been toying with the idea of staying in Brighton a couple of nights a week, and half-commuting until I've got a sense of whether it's the right move. It would put a lot of pressure on my partner though, especially in terms of the kids.

The whole thing is completely corrupt.

Thanks for the responses, it's really helpful. From what I've seen the local secondaries in ED are very good, but my kids are not that close to secondary just yet so it's helpful to hear from those who have more direct experience. My two are currently year 1&2 and have indeed had a number of friends leave London, so was worried about a further exodus towards the end of primary (your comments are reassuring redjam). We're looking at Preston Park as a possible area. It seems quite family friendly and isn't too far from North Laine for cafes, pubs etc. I don't think I'd choose to leave ED but for this job. It's really tricky. Job offer stays open for another week, so any more views or experiences gratefully received

I've recently been offered a job in Brighton. The job itself sounds great, but it would mean a move as I wouldn't want to commute that far. I like Brighton and visit quite a lot, but I love East Dulwich and the kids are settled here (both in primary school). I'm massively conflicted and can't decide what to do. Right now I don't really want to move, but then I wonder about the kids getting older and secondary schools etc. Will a lot of their friends start moving away anyway as we approach the end of primary school? Brighton has some great parts, but is also a bit rough around the edges and I wonder about growing up there as a teenager (but then is that the same wherever you are)? I know it's a personal decision at the end of the day, but anyone with experience of either bringing up teenagers / secondary age kids here, or of Brighton, or making the move out of London generally, I'd love to hear about your experiences.. thanks

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A parody off troll, isn't really a troll. It's almost anti troll. That said, it does just add to the 'noise' of the EDF which is a bit tedious.

Thought this was a good comment piece on events in Paris: http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2015/jan/11/charie-hebdo-danger-polarised-debate-paris-attacks

There should definitely be more regular buses to Brixton from ED - considering it's the nearest tube station.

Upstairs at the east Dulwich tavern?

They cut the service and we fought to have it returned to what it had previously been (I.e. 6 trains an hour). The service is only at the same level it was a decade ago, and only due to local pressure. In that time, passenger numbers have increased significantly.

I have an annual season ticket, which I haven't actually used for months now, (as taken to my bike in face of pathetic train service). Anyone know if I can get it refunded?