DulwichSal

Again another recommendation for Roger at Critter Solutions. Having given me some excellent and uncostly advice regarding moths over the summer, when we saw a mouse over the weekend in the house, I got in touch with him immediately. He came over and assessed the situation, didn't charge me a call out as it seems Mr Mouse was just on a fly by and no evidence of any of his pals. But if I saw any more I wouldn't hesistate to call him. He deals with several properties on our road. Excellent service, extremely professional and very reassuring. The world needs more Rogers!

Turned to the EDF to find someone to come and look at a potential moth problem we have and found Critter Solutions with a raft of recommendations. Roger responded very quickly and came round to see us when it suited for a free consultation. He was charming, didnt try and push a service that we didnt need and came up with some recommendations for us that didnt involve a treatment. He could have quite easily said we needed him to treat and we would have been none the wiser, but he was reassuring, gave us some tips and went on his way. Hopefully we won't need to ever use him but if we get any form of pest issue we will absolutely go to him.

Next door won't be reopening from what I heard from one of the staff there - they are planning to make it a bigger fishmongers. Too small to even maintain 1m distancing and many of the customers they relied on are in the older age bracket and they feel will be more at risk. An enormous shame as it a superb restaurant that had spent a couple of years building up its reputation and one we had planned to be first customers back in. Let's hope Mr Moxon changes his mind but I also see it from his side of the fence

I can highly recommend David Wilson if anyone looking for a PT to not only help them get fit but also outside of training sessions, be provided with continued encouragement and focus. My husband and I have been trained by David for nearly 2.5 years and am possibly his least dedicated client, always an excuse for not doing things when out of training! We simply want to maintain a level of fitness, not be muscle Marys. Our fitness levels are now great and we work out twice a week in the park with him, rain or shine. However at this start of this year we decided to show some further willpower and try and lose some Christmas weight. He adapted our sessions and workouts to up the pace, and gave us so much encouragement via texts through the weeks. Through a controlled diet, meal planning and exercise, in just 3 weeks I lost over ? stone and my husband over a stone before we went on holiday. Proved we had willpower and feel amazing for it. We are now less zealous having reached our goal but David continues to encourage us, provides us with workouts to do whilst away (we are abroad at the moment) , a thumbs up if we do it and no guilt if we don?t. It?s a very trusting working relationship and works well for us. If you are looking for a shouty, aggressive instructor, David is not the man for you. If you want to have a laugh whilst getting fit, feel amazing and better about yourself, David certainly is. If you want to contact David please call: 07886819934 You can also reach him on: www. fitfunactive.co.uk/david-wilson/ or email him on: [email protected]

Just had the builders van broken into again in exact same location - nothing taken again but yet more damage - beware there are people casing the roads - this happened between 11.130 and 12.30.

Really pleased to hear that entrepreneurs are prepare to (and are able to ) put right years of neglect which you can?t see at site survey. Having just bought a hotel in Suffolk that all surveys said was in good nick... and we know how that can go. It?s cost us a similar amount of money but we are delighted to invest in the community there. You would think ED locals would be happy that people will take a risk. Shameless speculation can really tar a business but more and more real people find it less credible. Wishing you the best and will be in as soon as we can.

Our contractors have just had their van side window smashed into on Melford Road - he had only been parked there for 20 mins and nothing on display... The alarm went off and they scarpered - just a warning. 101 informed.

Us too - judging by twitter a massive burst water main between Grove and Horniman - the one that is constantly getting fixed. I hope not off too long - have tweeted Thames Water seems to be the best way of getting a response in previous instances.

We went last night just for a glass and a couple of pieces of tapas before heading down the road for drinks. Maria is charming and full of warmth. I hope that people will support it - not as swanky as some of the other restaurants in this foodie part of ED but great intention.

Amanda did my hair and make up for a big awards do and I felt fantastic. I have used several people over the years at home to paper over the cracks, but Amanda for me was the best I have had. I will certainly use her the next time i need to go the extra mile. My make up looked great all night and the hair lasted too unlike others where i have seen it drop out half way through the night. She also has a lovely manner about her. Highly recommend.

Totally agree - Hulia is fabulous. I have had lots of things done by her - discrete at a delicate problem I had and helped me find a solution - totally understands any concerns and is a true pro. Her and her fantastic daughter Sirin (and sister Sheniz) run an amazing business much appreciated by regulars like me. They are warm and accommodating and it is the best clinic/salon I have ever used. Highly recommend for laser (life changing), getting face veins blasted, crystal clear facials, LVL lash lifts, tinting & waxing, nails... I have had them all there.

My husband and I have trained twice a week for the last 15 months in Dulwich Park with the fabulous David Wilson hww.fitfunactive.co.uk/david-wilson 07886?819934. He trains all over he place and I know he has a client who is works out with on Peckham Rye. We were both very unfit this time last year and now we have got our weight down to where it should be (both lost nearly a stone - we would be even better if we cut out our lager and curries but we like them too much!), and we both feel enormously fitter. Without him we would not bother training- we have a gym membership which we have used 5 times in total this year! What we love about him is we never know what to expect - ever workout is different meaning we don't anticipate the norm. He works around our complicated and busy lives, so we never meet at the same time each week and has been great about us occasionally bringing along the kids when we can't get a babysitter. He doesn't judge our lifestyles,I think is just happy to keep us on the vague straight and narrow twice a week and as such we are about to book our 6th block of sessions with him. He's a lovely guy and knows his stuff and what to do when you have a pulled something or other and adapts the workouts accordingly. Couldn't recommend him enough - we really look forward to our sessions with him.

Thanks this is good advice.

I have just been to drop my daughter off at a swimming gala at the College and their comms board is all about a spate of muggings in Dulwich Park this week and advising the children not to walk through the park etc. Police are aware. Wondered if anyone else has heard of this? I am in the park several times a week and only this morning marveled at how lucky we are to have this on our doorstep. Anyway - just be careful and maybe warn your children (and others) to be more vigilant.

Having taken 35 mins to get here now been stood in a queue for another 35 mins and I got at least another 30 mins to wait. A total joke. It?s not even Christmas. I will be getting it Re delivered in future but I had to pick this up as it is finally a new bank card from having been scammed through the British airways data theft. I have written twice to Helen Hayes... no reply as yet

If it is indeed happening it is a long way off - I walked past last night and it is still full of Barcelona's old toot and no sign of any works happening.

we also had a look at going but having seen the space it occupied in the park it didnt feel value for money at nearly ?90 for a family... i said to them i would take them next year if feedback was good. would be interested to hear...

Hi Donna My husband and I also use the fabulous David (Wilson) 07886819934 [email protected] We have been working with him since September last year and he is great fun, changes up the workouts so you never know what you getting (and therefore not dreading), and is super flexible re timings etc. Neither of us love exercise but we genuinely look forward to our twice weekly sessions with him. I am toning up and am so much fitter than I was 6 months ago - he would agree with me that if we could just give up our fondness for eating out too much and lager, we would be in fabulous shape! But we are much improved. Good luck with the wedding planning.

This place is an accident waiting to happen. I have lived in the area for over 30 years, for many years on Turney Road, walked to school up Calton Avenue, learnt to drive in the area, negotiated traffic down Court Lane etc. This week I have witnessed 4 near accidents,everyone confused with the right of way.

My husband and I have been training twice a week with David since September with the aim to tone up and lose some weight, and importantly stick to it. He has transformed our thoughts towards exercising and carefully plans and tailor the sessions every time so that we don?t have time to worry about repetition. We were not looking for a pushy trainer, we wanted someone who would do so without us realising and that is just what David does, all with a great sense of humour! I have found I have muscles I never knew existed. He also has helped us think more about what we eat ? we used to skip breakfast and then be starving by dinner time, but we now eat three balanced meals a day, have cut down our wine intake massively and are watching the calories more sensibly. I didn?t realise for my age that 2000 calories was actually 500 too many for my previously sedentary lifestyle!. We still have our fun/eat/drink too much at weekends and are less careful but make sure we try and do one or two exercise sessions on our own to keep up the momentum - we now 'earn our treats'. Ten weeks in and I have lost 9lb, have tone in my arms and previously very flabby belly and feel fabulous. My husband has also lost about 9lb. We are so pleased with David that we have already booked him for our second block of sessions, now not really to lose weight, although a little more would be nice, but just to keep fit - we have found it beneficial both physically and mentally. Highly recommend him.

Whats going to go in place of the SG Smith?

we have just this week cancelled ours and returned to Sky. Our burglar alarm is linked to our wifi, with a call monitoring system and on several occasions we have had to dash home from work to check all ok only to be told the wifi has dropped out. One time we were abroad and it was highly stressful. Two weeks ago it was down for a day. When my husband called to cancel we were offered an amazing package - half the price of what we paying now and a snazzy new box that is reserved for complainers! The guy on the phone said they were losing people in droves. However too late - back to Sky it is, who we have had in a previous house. Even if it as bad a signal, it is cheaper and we prefer the technology. We have BT in our house in Suffolk and it is excellent- worth considering if others recommend. We live on Melford Rd.

And a big thumbs up from us too. We called Vince (after finding him on here) and he came fixed our problem with our gate and brick fence on THE SAME DAY without even meeting us. He returned to do some cosmetic work the following day upon request. We will certainly use him again.

We contacted Vince at very short notice to fix some crumbling bricks and a gate about to fall off its hinges. He came and took a look and fixed it then and there, and then when requested came back and re pointed the area (not part of the original brief). Very efficient and impressive work and we will certainly use him again. Thanks Vince

Our wonderful nanny is looking for something to fill her time between dropping kids at school and picking up (between 9am and 3pm). Maybe you have a wee one and would like a few hours peace, or a dog need walking, or cleaning - she is an ace cleaner. She is not looking for any work at weekends or after school but only between 9-3. She is fully DBS checked. Message me on 07789886775 if you have any requirements and I can put you in touch Sally