Helenalexandra1

DulwichLondoner, I'm with you and posting as a recent ex-resident of the area (albeit one who obviously hasn't stopped lurking on the forum!) I have just sold up and moved to north London because the transport links in the area just didn't work for me and I was getting a real downer on what is a lovely area. I don't think it's overly-dramatic to say that the commute was affecting my mental health. I think it depends what your priorities and schedule is like - for me, I work long hours in the City, have friends north of the river and I love the theatres, shops and galleries north of the river. Other people have different priorities, as you say. I can't believe the difference between transport links in the north and south and my quality of life has improved immeasurably since leaving the area. I am so pleased I no longer have to panic about being late while stuck in traffic on the Walworth Road or stand at Denmark Hill waiting for a Thameslink that doesn't show up, or when it does is crammed full like a cattle train ... It's too late for me to benefit but I really hope the transport network in the South East of the city gets the investment it needs. Good luck with the move. You won't regret it!

Hi Alex, yes, she woke me up. The woman was eventually taken away in a police van. She seemed very out of it and it took a number of police to get her in the van. She wasn't calm when they drove her away and I could hear her banging. Very disturbing.

Please let me know if you can recommend someone trustworthy to do a great job. Would be great if someone comes highly recommended by a number of people on this forum. Thanks very much Helen

Just wanted to add my recommendation for Dave from Down the Drain to the many glowing reviews on here. He attended an issue with my shonky old Victorian drainage and was super punctual, knowledgeable and gave sound advice (which ended up saving me money - quite a nice change!) I felt that his main concern was making sure that things were fixed without requiring me to spend a lot of money or time and I wouldn't hesitate to call him again if I ever need to. He's on 07919107868. Thanks Helen

Hi Ania at Dr Boo has done mine the last couple of times and I'll continue going back - they look much better and she didn't make them too dark or orange as I've had in the past but a very natural light/mid brown (they are naturally dark blonde). Good luck! Helen

I, for one, can't wait not to be reliant on the terrible commuter services operated by Southeastern and Thameslink from Denmark Hill http://www.standard.co.uk/news/transport/tfl-to-take-command-of-londons-entire-suburban-rail-network-a3161586.html

I've just noticed that someone's scrawled something in black paint on my front wall. Annoying but just wondered whether there was a procedure of reporting it to the police or council or shall I just get scrubbing?! Thanks

Hi Lydia Many thanks, that's really useful. Helen

Hi, one of the locks on my front door has broken but I'd quite like to replace the whole door as it was pretty tired. Can anyone recommend someone to do the whole job? Thanks

ianc, completely agree, I have started taking an Uber taxi to my central London workplace when I have something important first thing, which is not exactly cost effective. I am considering moving out of the area for somewhere with better and more reliable transport links as the current situation is unsustainable, and it would be shame for the transport issues to lead to a brain drain from the area.

Trains are definitely broken at the minute. Trains cancelled this morning and the attached picture shows my options for getting back to Denmark Hill from City Thameslink this evening. Terrible timing with London Bridge issues but appreciate your endeavours, Renata.

Thanks Renata, I think you have summed it up: not enough carriages for the amount of people trying to board, not enough trains and the services we have are spaced out oddly (e.g a big gap between 7:37 and 8:04 from Denmark Hill to City Thameslink; then 8:19 and 8:26 on the same route.) I've also noticed delays creeping into the evening service which used to be rare but tonight the 19:39 from City Thameslink to Sevenoaks was over 15 minutes late. The service is woefully inadequate and has a negative effect on my mood and my ability to get to important morning meetings(but the lovely man who says good morning at Denmark Hill does cheer me up!)

Hi, I'm planning a new bathroom and would be grateful for any recommendations of someone to help - it needs tiles removing, replastering, retiling, new suite and new floor (so pretty much everything!) If there's a company or someone who can help with the whole job, that would be excellent. In terms of timing, I'd be looking at Spring. Thanks very much Helen

Hi, I have a couple of trench coats that need altering - sleeves taking up, buttons moving, possibly nipping in slightly - and would be grateful for recommendations of someone who could do the job well and at a reasonable price. Thanks very much

There was a collection point near where I used to live, just wondered if the same type of thing existed here. Sounds like we don't have the same thing here, but thanks for the thought of Barry Road.

Hi, I have been sorting out and I have some beauty products that I'd like to donate to a women's refuge. Does anyone know of somewhere nearby that accepts donations like this? Thanks