sarahsouthlondon

I have the best cleaner ever - works incredibly hard and has really high standards, takes the initiative. She is also a truly lovely person. She has a free Thursday afternoon she is looking to fill - she would like somewhere in Herne Hill as she does another house there on Thursday morning and wants to be able to walk to the next job. Friday afternoon may also be possible, in HH or Dulwich area. Please PM me if you are interested. Her rate is ?12 per hour.

Thanks James from Southwark for replying. And James Barber too - there is no way this is the case though! No way litter is being picked every two days. Since I originally posted my kids and I did a big litter pick on Sunray Avenue - they thought it was great fun, I was happy to get them motivated but sad there was SO MUCH to pick up including multiple alcohol bottles. Since then I have noticed that Dulwich Village looks a bit tidier and there was some bagged up litter and I saw the leaves being cleared on Sunray Avenue - so very welcome improvement. I also second the post above - while litter picking every two days would be great - once a week, or twice a week is perhaps more achievable. Also agree re school kids and litter ... I know Charter School try to address this with their pupils but they don't seem to listen. I think the local primaries would be really happy to raise awareness with their kids and parents too. I might raise it with them. Though don't really want to add another burden to already very pressurised headteachers.

So sorry to hear about your mother and glad she was not seriously hurt. Ok, I am going to get in touch with Southwark direct and find out what?s happening. Then I will try to organise neighbourhood litter picking volunteers.

Ok, good news, esp re litter pickers. Still hoping a councillor will answer my question on here.

But I haven't seen anybody sweeping those either and in fact they are building up too ...

Over the past 3 weeks or so I've noticed a really shocking build up of litter on the streets around Dulwich Village, North Dulwich, Herne Hill and beyond. This is isolated bits of litter dropped everywhere - it is definitely NOT the work of a fox getting at a bin or similar. I have tracked specific pieces of litter which have definitely been there for at least 3 weeks. I have also not seen any litter pickers in that time, nor have I seen litter bagged up in council bags left at sides of road for collection. What's going on? Local councillors - have the cuts meant that the council has cut litter pickers? Otherwise I can't understand what's happening. I keep wanting to pick it up myself but to be honest there is so much of it. Very depressing.

Hi I am looking for an unusual shelf to go above a fireplace and serve as a mantel piece. Don't mind what material it is really as long as it looks good. If anyone has ideas where i might find one or craftspeople who might make such a thing please let me know. Thanks!

Hello I am looking to get my front door properly weatherproofed as currently there are lots of gaps etc which let in cold air and the hall is freezing. Grateful for any recommendations.

Hello! We are a family of four, soon to be five, living between Dulwich and herne hill. Looking for a warm and efficient person to help with cleaning, ironing, easy cooking and childcare -school pick ups, playing with older kids (3 & 6) and holding baby. Afternoons only, 3/4-6/7 pm. Likely to be 10-12 hrs per week split over 3-4 days. Start late October/beginning Nov. please do get in touch if interested by sending me a PM.

I need to find a private pediatrician ASAP as NHS waiting times too long for our situation. Can anyone recommend one? Doesn't have to be local, just has to be good! Many thanks

try postnatal yoga at brockwell lido on a wednesday with sue. amazing class, very friendly and teacher v good at encouraging mummy friendships

thanks Joel

Just that please.Needed quite urgently. Thank you.

Hi Can anyone recommend a good local tennis coach (for adults)? PLease PM me if so. Many thanks!

Just to say thanks to all the Bessemer parents who have replied. It's absolutely wonderful to hear such enthusiasm for the school - you all make it sound totally fantastic. I'm feeling like it's going to be our number 1 choice - going to do another tour of it and Dulwich in January just to be sure. And thank you Renata for the v helpful clarification on admissions etc.