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Hi all, any advice on this please? We'd like to install a dishwasher in the kitchen, we don't have one and we'd need to lose a cupboard to fit one in. Do I call a plumber first and then a joiner to sort the cupboard out? Or would as plumber do it all? I assume it would need to be near the kitchen sink? Thanks for any help/info.

Thanks for the pm Brad, I hadn't ticked the box for replies, I'd love to come along on a Thursday, I might be able to come tomorrow...H

Hi again, this is an interesting discussion! But slightly off topic on this thread but could be continued on a different thread maybe? In response to your point though, your radiators do sound really good, and definitely they sound a lot more durable and could keep you warm over the years ahead. They also sound much better than the setup we have here. As our system is very old and clunky and is currently not working anywhere near what is 'normal', neither economically or environmentally, plus the fact that we need to extend onto a brownfield site at the back plus the fact that the floors will be taken up anyway and insulated, plus the fact that we will be using repurposed materials as much as we can find/is possible, and I could go on with more and more reasons then we are still very much considering this option. I hadn't thought about the aesthetics of having no radiators on the walls, and actually I rather like how they look, infant I might even miss the radiators if they do go, so it certainly wasn't for that reason that I have been looking into underfloor heating, but to be honest if it was for that reason then I don't really have a problem with that too. But as I said before I appreciate a chance to debate all these things and I appreciate you sharing your point of view, but things perhaps aren't as black and white as what you are suggesting... Anyway, back to topic, if anyone knows any builder who has had experience with 'eco- refurbishing' or retrofitting projects in the past and would like to quote for one here then please do get in touch! Thanks...

Hi there! Thanks for your comment. I do have solar panels installed already and these would be partly powering any underfloor heating, I guess. It also would be helpful in theory as we have a woodburner downstairs and the two together means we could cut out all radiators at least from the ground floor. You're right it wouldn't be worth having it interms of the environment if it didn't make any difference to carbon emissions, although I have read a few times that even without solar panels, underfloor heating technology uses less energy than traditional radiators, though the difference is apparently not huge... though I don't know much more about it than that am afraid. A great discussion point though! I love this subject and appreciate opportunities to learning more...

Hi! Hello! Does anyone know a builder or loft conversion/extension company that specialises in eco-retro-fitting or similar and has completed/been involved in a few projects using re-purposed materials and incorporating new green technologies e.g. grey water use/underfloor heating etc. It would be a creative project and would include a loft conversion and back kitchen diner extension on a 3-bed small semi working to quite a low budget. Many thanks for any thoughts or contacts.H

I'd love to play Risk [was an addict of this as a teen] with other Risky folk? But am not free Tuesdays...Thursdays I am though if next time it happened to be a Thursday? Have fun next week

Let me know how much you would charge and the times you can do please...many thanks.

NURTURE NATURE TREE DRESSING AT GROW MAYOW COMMUNITY GARDEN 30 November 2014 11:00 - 14:00 Grow Mayow Community Garden Project is pleased to announce that in addition to their weekly NATURE KIDS sessions on Thursday morning they will be hosting a natural tree dressing day as a way to both recognise and celebrate trees and the biodiversity they support during the Tree Council's National Tree Week (November 29 - December 7 2014 http://www.treecouncil.org.uk/Take-Part/National-Tree-Week). NURTURE NATURE will take place on 30 November 2014 from 11:00 - 14:00 and all decorative hangings will either nurture nature (i.e. incorporate food for birds or homes for insects) or celebrate the beauty of nature by being made from found natural materials - no plastic or other non-organic/compostable materials please! The festivities will start with our monthly art and story event held by Story Hug, at 11:00 on Sunday morning. The making and story telling workshop is ?3 per child plus a ?1 family donation to Grow Mayow Community Garden Project (http://storyhug.com/category/outdoors/). Join us for a day of all ages celebration and craft making and help us say thank you to the trees and to the life they support! Visit growmayow.blogspot.co.uk for more details, or contact us at [email protected].

Christmas Fair at the German Church Sat 29 November 2014, 1-4pm, Dietrich Bonhoeffer Church, 50 Dacres Road SE23 2NR (next to the railway footbridge), Forest Hill. Enjoy a taste of Christmas ?German-style? with fun advent atmosphere and delicious food including German food and deli, Gluhwein [Mulled wine] frankfurters, potato salad, cakes, tea and coffee. Many tempting gift ideas and Christmas things to buy... Variety of Christmas and advent decorations Handmade bags and door wreaths Eco and sustainable and vintage accessories Beauty and health products Books and lots more... With a play area and children?s activities and more, all are welcome.

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Might anyone have an overlocker you'd like to sell on please? Or can recommend a good secondhand one to buy? Many thanks HXx

I have a 5 year old with sensitive skin who needs all cotton school trousers. The shops that normally sell them i.e. M&S, Nigel's Eco Store etc are out of stock. Anyone know of anywhere else that still has them for a 5 year old boy please [that aren't too pricey]??

Can anyone quote me for a journey, including loading and unloading to ground floor with a heavy piano from East Dulwich to Sydenham/Forest Hill borders please? Many thanks.

Thanks everyone for your kind and very helpful responses. Will try a few of your ideas. Any other ideas still welcome too...many thanks again.

Thanks DW. You're right it does and its good there but is around ?11 a pop. Is this normal price range and does anyone know a cheaper way of regularly doing this sport?

Helloo--might anyone know where there is a local, good value for money climbing wall please? I have a very keen young son who enjoys these so much but the ones we have found seem so pricey per session. Has anyone found any good deals or any other ideas on this subject? Any help and personal experiences on this much appreciated.

I would also recommend Matt. He came round to advise on a few plumbing issues and was extremely helpful. Will defo use him again. Reliable, trustworthy and seems he knows his stuff. No. 07503 251 746

Hello, I like this interesting thread. We don't own/use a car and have two smallish children. We use a combo of bikes with child seat, a chariot [bike trailer for two], buses, trains, Zipcar, walking, skateboarding, scootering. Up sides: Way cheaper than owning a car, keeps us all fit, educational for children perhaps. Downsides: We don't go away at weekends as much as we'd like to [boo hoo], have to beg friends to help us out sometimes.

Need to get rid of ten panels of old fencing and loads and loads of attached ivy and other garden waste, I don't own a car or any transport. What is the best, most eco, most cost effective way of doing this kind of thing? Hiring skip? Taking to dump in hired van? Employing someone?

Its a small area but quirky, fun and interesting -- my wee ones have always loved it from ages of 2-4 years.

Anyone know? [saves me doing a trawl]. Thanks...

The group in in Catford/Forest Hill is near Blythe Hill Fields. Catch the 185 bus from ED. Its a lovely group. I went loads when babies were younger. Its still going strong. Pm me if you'd like more contact details.

Any help in finding where they went to much appreciated.

Hi everyone, thanks for those that have offered their points of view, I really appreciate your time to write. Any other last minute perspectives welcomed.

Pros and cons of both...would anyone like to share experiences? Feel free to pm me if you'd prefer. Must send my form in by Tues and still haven't decided preference order. Help??