shebe

Happy to recommend FuseWise; called them out a few weeks ago when there was a problem with a circuit tripping in the kitchen.  They  responded quickly, turned up at the agreed time and charges were reasonable and as advertised. It was a tricky problem to find and repair, but Omari was very thorough and explained the issue clearly.  

It’s not in SE15/SE22, but there’s one in St. John’s Churchyard, SE1 (small park just off Tower Bridge Road).  The 42 and 78 buses stop just outside at Druid Street.

Take a look at this Ofgem link: https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/check-energy-back-billing-rules.

I’m no lawyer, but it sounds as if you might be covered by the back-billing rules and there’s a template letter from Citizens Advice which you could adapt to your situation. Worth a try.

Guy?s Hospital has recently put out a call for paid volunteers to assist with the vaccine programme over the next few weeks. Roles are for admin, marshalling and unregistered vaccinators (training provided). Details and contact email address here:

https://www.teamlondonbridge.co.uk/noticeboard/2021/12/16/volunteers-at-guys-urgently-needed

The post referred to has been reported and removed from the Covid page. Would suggest not starting this up again here, as it might give them another route back in.

Londis operates a franchise/support model to independent retailers. It might be worth contacting them to take it up with the store; no brand wants to be associated with this kind of unacceptable behaviour.

https://www.londis.co.uk/about-us

Professional film and TV production is work which cannot be carried out from home and is permitted under current regulations. Here?s the detail:

https://filmlondon.org.uk/covid-19-updates-and-guidance

Production companies filming on location follow strict codes of practice and draw up stringent risk assessments covering specific Covid-19 safety measures for each project/location, including testing for cast and crew as appropriate.

I?ve collected mail from Highshore Road twice in the last couple of weeks; today?s included 3 Christmas cards posted 1st class in mid-December and a non-essential financial item. No subscription magazines or other expected items. Prioritising tracked mail, parcels, etc. over letter post is a questionable strategy, as banks, HMRC, hospitals, GP surgeries, etc. tend not to send these! Apparently Covid vaccination invitations are being sent out by letter, which will be of concern to anyone in the groups due to receive these in the next few weeks.

The counter staff are polite and helpful, but obviously fed up with hearing the same complaints days after day. I was told last week that there would be no delivery ?any time soon? and to keep coming to the sorting office. This is clearly not possible for everyone (especially with buses not serving Rye Lane) and potentially risky at present. I was also told today that management is putting a plan in place to resolve the problem, but I?m slightly sceptical....

See letter from Helen Hayes and other local MPs to the CEO of Ofcom about the problems:

Just a heads up that City of London police have posted a gallery of recovered stolen bikes that they want to reunite with their owners in the City and surrounding boroughs. Worth a look if your bike?s been stolen.

https://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2020/november/press-releases/Recovered-bicycles-image-gallery/

I?m very happy to add my recommendation for Paul and his team. Paul came round to quote for removal of an old garden shed and returned later the same morning to carry out the work. The team was fast and efficient and took care not to damage paintwork or leave any mess when carrying the wood through the house. Excellent service.

There have been roadworks/temporary lights at Consort Road/Clayton Road, which have been causing delays/tailbacks through the diversion. It wasn?t clear what these were for and no-one working on Wednesday when I went through. Seems very ill-timed when Rye Lane has been closed to traffic, especially buses.

Well said, matttee. It was a very long, well-chaired meeting with all sides treated fairly and thoroughly scrutinised. It was/is all on YouTube, so of course the votes are publicly available, as are the entire proceedings. Whether people agree with the decision or not, there?s no way this was ?rubber-stamped? by tonight?s Planning Committee.

IMHO it was the right decision (no, I have no connections with anyone involved). Congratulations to all at DHFC, who?ve been tireless in achieving this, not to mention exercising patience and restraint in the face of some of the more fact-light accusations they?ve had to deal with on the way.

The delay is probably due to the very disrupted Royal Mail service (see various threads on here) rather than Really Maria. I opted for the 'collect in store' option (actually the dry cleaners as Maria's shop isn't open) and picked them up on the same day, so would recommend this option for anyone able to go out.

Stan Ivanov (Gas Ray Ltd) fitted my new boiler a couple of years ago and serviced it last year. He's very thorough and conscientious - highly recommended. He also came out very quickly on Good Friday to deal with a plumbing leak (nothing to do with the boiler).

07479 465706

Southwark is now closing all lockable areas (including playgrounds) in their parks from tonight. See post in the new Covid-19 section of the forum:

https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?32,2105775

If you're travelling tomorrow, remember that it's car-free day, so Tower Bridge and loads of roads north and south of the river and in the City will be closed from c.7a.m. I'd go east via Blackheath to the Blackwell Tunnel then north to the M11, but allow lots of time as there's bound to be a knock-on effect from the closures!

Another recommendation for Steve; he arrived earlier than booked and replaced the oven element within 20 minutes, at a very reasonable price. I wouldn't even think of calling anyone else about a broken oven or washing machine!

Hi Gabriella

I had mine changed a few weeks ago and used Gasray (Stanislav Ivanov). Details here:

http://gasray.co.uk/

E: [email protected]

Stan is a Vaillant approved engineer (I eventually chose a Vaillant boiler after looking around) but will supply/fit other models. He was very punctual, hard-working and conscientious and did an excellent job. I'd definitely recommend him.

Decided to be sensible and deal with some minor slate roof repairs a few weeks ago while the sun was shining. Got a couple of quotes and Norwood Roofing were able to do the work efficiently the next day, at a decent price and without scaffolding. Highly recommended.

If it's just a takeaway which isn't selling alcohol or providing entertainment, they probably don't have/need a premises licence, unless they're serving hot food between 11pm and 5am, which would be licensable as 'late night refreshment'. They might be registered as a food business with the Council, but I don't know how you'd check this - Environmental Health, maybe? The friendly chat is probably the way to go in the first instance!

I think it used to be called Crazy George's.

There's a shoe/watch repair/key-cutting place in Peckham High Street across the road from the Post Office.

There's also a shoe/watch repair place in Peckham High Street (across the road from the Post Office).

If someone owes you money, you can take them to court. (It used to be called the Small Claims Court). The application is usually made online; it's quite simple, inexpensive and doesn't generally need a lawyer. You could also speak to Citizens Advice first.

Details of the court procedure here:

https://www.gov.uk/make-court-claim-for-money