PhillyIlly

Hi I have had mon-friday lodgers for the past 5 years and have it written into the contract that we can use the room at weekends as you do for family/friends visiting etc. If they want the room an extra night, they need to give prior notice and agree it in advance. You are right and he has misunderstood the arrangement.

Hi Our neighbours climbing rose hangs over our garden and we would like to cut it right back as its very prickly and the kids keep getting hurt. Its around 6-8m high. Thanks Philippa

Hi We are a new company of 8-10 engineers looking for a new office space in SE London. Ideally around London Bridge. We would be happy to share a space with another start up if the righr space was available. Ideally we are looking for somewhere that has a small kitchen area, meeting room and ideally showers. Please let me know if you or your company are looking for new tenants/sharers. Thanks Philippa

It will be the dulwich leisure centre yoga class. I went the other week and it was too hot in the studio so Abi took us outside. Its fab but I am not sure how long we will be able to do it for!

Hi I am looking to get an au pair to help with my three small children aged 1, 2.5 and 4. I have been using au pair world website and I am currently not having much luck finding some one with experience of young baby's/toddlers. Has anyone got any tips or advice on what I should be asking and paying? Thanks Philippa

Hi I wondered if anyone out there had a slot in their schedule to plaster, plumb, tile, fit a new shower room. Only the shell is there at the moment starting 21st November approx. Thanks

Hi We also got quoted nearly ?5k for our bathroom fitting so please do share details of bathroom fitters so that we can make it more affordable!

I just want to recommend Mark at Combat Pest Control for coming round to treat and remove our wasp nests. He is friendly, professional and was able to come at late notice as he lives locally. Mark's number is 0776 6168 571 http://www.combatpestcontrol.com/pest-control/south-east-london?source=PPCSE23ForestHillPestControl See other reoommendations on the SE23 Mums facebook page.

Hi I have got a very competitive quotation for some pvc windows from Glazing Services on Brockley Road. Has anyone used them before and can they recommend? Thanks Philippa 386, Brockley Road, London SE4 2BY Tel -: 0208 692 6792 Mob -: 07466556639 web - www.glazingservices.co.uk

Hi I am looking for an external decorator to paint the render of our house and do some minor repairs/filling to the sills and paint etc. Looking to start in about 4 weeks time. Any recommmendations welcome. Thanks Philippa

Hi I need a bricklayer to build up a party wall to create a new dormer window. Party wall agreement and scaffolding in place. It's approx 200 bricks. Needed as soon as possible . Thanks Philippa

Hi I would recommend Russell at RJP Roofing. He is now doing our second roof (different house) for us and we are always impressed at how helpful he is, plus his attention to detail is excellent. Feel free to contact me if you would like more information. Philipppa

Hi We have been let down by a builder and I am now looking to see if any builders out there with experience of dormer window construction, electrics, plastering, new bathroom fitting, etc can fill the gap. Work was due to start Monday 24th October. We would required a quotation prior to starting and references. Thanks Philippa

Scenic glazing did mine and I was very happy with their service. They get a few posts on here.

All sorted, thank you for all your responses. Hi I need some help moving a piano from the 1st floor to ground floor this weekend, Sat 3rd, Sun 4th or Monday 5th. Two men would be preferable. Will be max an hours work and will pay ?20 to each. Located off the top of Forest Hill Road (10mins walk from Honor Oak Tube). Thanks Philippa

Another recommendation for Dave. He was very helpful, very knowledgeable and a really friendly guy. Do not hesitate to give him a call.

Hi Please can any one recommend any one who does render repair/removal. Thanks Philippa

Hi We are re wiring our house and need some advise of whether we should put in CAT6 cabling. Don't really know where to start but any advice/experience would be greatly appreciated. For information it is a 5 bed, 2 storey house. Thanks Philippa

Does anyone have any recommendations where to go for Bi Fold Doors? Thanks

Does anyone have any recommendations on where to go to for Bi Fold doors. Thanks

I can recommend Sylvain Jullien who did ours and gets lots of other recommendations on here. http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?30,1129322,1498813#msg-1498813 tel 07545233110 Email [email protected] Jullienlandscaping.co.uk

Congratulations to all the new arrivals. I am not so great with technology and struggling at the minute to get on Whatsapp. Could you let me know via this forum if you are meeting up any time soon as it would be great to meet you all. Thanks Philippa, Juliet and Harriet

Hi All, Congratulations to all the new arrivals. I haven't been able to attend any of the meet ups since the first one back in Feb but welcomed a little girl, Harriet, to our our family last Sunday 26th April, joining her big sister Juliet, 21 months. We would love to come along to the next meet up now I am on maternity leave and once I am back in the swing of things. Philippa, Juliet and Harriet.x

I would like to recommend Russell at RJP Roofers (07852 972052) who has just completed a new roof,gutters,facias,the works, to our end terrace in Peckham Rye. He provided an excellent service, polite, on time and to his word. He takes real pride in his work and it shows. He went above and beyond our expectations, providing his expert opinion on additional items we required including loft insulation,new coping stones and also advised fitting (and fitted) a bathroom vent whilst the roof was off. He helped us out of various bits and pieces as well as completing a high quality product at a competitive price. I would be happy for you to contact me if you would like to see his work or answer any questions, just PM me.

Hi All, I am a second timer with my second being 21 months when my second is due in May. Keen to meet up but also work full time with the odd friday off like Suzie. Would love to meet you and your little ones. I will follow the thread and hope to meet up soon. Philippa (and Juliet)