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What do people think about finding this food locally? I have converted to non-dairy and non-meat and am finding it challenging. There is not a lot of restaurant or cafe catering, aside of Indian or Chinese, which aren't that healthy or wholefood. Blue Brick seems ok but a bit chaotic and old-fashioned IMHO. They don't take cards and run out of the menu! Where else do vegans eat? Also which food shops are best, aside of Sainsbury's? All advice gratefully received.

Have you tried Lily in Peckham Rye? She has loads of experience and a loyal customer base. I know she specialises in wedding hair and could probably recommend for the makeup. http://www.lilyshair.co.uk/ Good luck. I think she might be on the EDF as well as Nextdoor.

You could contact Lily mobile hair as she is local and very good. http://www.lilyshair.co.uk/ Best of luck.

There's a great DIY man called Graham who is in East Dulwich. I can send you his nos. He is retired and does lots of handy man stuff

My research on this subject shows that hypnosis could be by far your best route forward. It would only take a few sessions at most probably. There are lots of qualified hypnotherapists in the vicinity. I think there is a therapist called Becky who advertises in SE22. Good luck.

I asked in what was ToastEd now Terroir as they have a nice large party space in one half. The fee is ?1,000 minimum spend for the whole space for an evening. It might be negotiable. I know the Half Moon has a lovely room in their back garden too. Good luck.

Can anyone recommend a good value and effective plasterer to skim over old woodchip paper in 3 rooms and a large hallway in a local flat please? The hallway is over 3 flights of stairs with high ceilings. The rooms are standard height and smallish. Access is flexible and materials can be supplied. Thank you

I have sent you a PM with some questions. Look forward to hearing. M

Welcome back to your patch. Can you confirm your rates pls? How much for a trim and blow dry? Thank you.

Can anyone recommend a reasonably priced local venue for a boy's 18th party? It is in late Sept and will be for approx 30 people (mostly 17). They would like music and dancing, no food as such, but not alcohol. It would be great to have suggestions, probably for a Sat eve or a Sun lunch. Thank you in advance.

You can try Christian at Respect your Elders. https://www.facebook.com/respectyourelderstreesurgeon/ He is very good and done a lot locally. Good luck.

Hi I have heard that Respect your Elders are very good, and they do a lot of local tree work. I think the guy is called Christia. There is a Feacebook page https://www.facebook.com/respectyourelderstreesurgeon/ good luck. :)

Hi the RHS has fantastic free advice online - covering all aspects of plants. This is the section on Jasmine. Good luck with training your unruly climbers! https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/popular/jasmine/growing-guide

I would recommend visiting and talking to a few of the local garden centres. They all have good knowledgeable staff and carry wide ranges of different composts. You need diff types for diff jobs. They can also deliver for a small cost, if you are local. There are centres in North Dulwich by the station, Park Hall Road by the traffic lights before Tesco, Nunhead by the station, and behind the supermarket at the top of Crystal Palace. This aside, I would suggest you look into creating your own compost system for the future. It makes so much sense practically and environmentally. New hot box systems are small and quick. The RHS site has lots of advice.

Hi there. I have sent you a PM and look forward to your reply. Best, M

There's a local company with a lot of experience called Green Machines. They have a lot of experience and get good feedback. The man in charge is called Nick Fisher and his contacts are on https://www.landscapinggreenmachines.co.uk/. Best of luck with the project.

I am travelling out to help volunteer in the Calais warehouse to support refugees on Sun 30th December. The Help Refugees/Choose Love organisations are still doing crucial humanitarian work for those fleeing conflict, hardship and suffering. We have been asked to bring donations with us, if at all poss. The list of what is needed is https://helprefugees.org/calais/needs-list/ Can you please look and see if you can donate at all? I suggest maybe PM me if you can donate from this list. The need is for mainly for basic living items in cold and damp conditions - such as warm and waterproof clothing, bedding and tents. I can try to arrange a collection/drop-off for any item. More info about the situation on the French Channel coast is at https://helprefugees.org/about/. There is an ongoing need for volunteers, donations and funds too, if folk are interested in helping. Thank you all in advance. Merry Xmas to all EDF users. Best M

Hi is the next meeting going ahead next Tues? I am new and would like to come along, having read the set book. I found it an extraordinary novel - not as I had at all anticipated. It was great to get a recommendation off my normal fiction radar, and by an author I would never have chosen alone! M

I would thoroughly recommend Jennifer and the facial with her products. I had a treatment earlier this week to explore products for sensitive, mature skin. Jennifer was brilliant with a cosy therapy room in her home. I had a surprisingly good response to her all-natural Tropic cleanser, hydrating mask and healing balm. It certainly has made a difference to the irritation of my skin. I will defin be buying some products. M

Bell House in Dulwich Village is a lovely venue and run for education as a charity. You could also look at spaces in pubs that are free in return for food/drink sales. I think EDT or The Cherry Tree might have rooms at the beginning of the week.

This is a really great experience and a deep massage. It's to be recommended for those of us who like to give and also to receive massage. It is like being stretched and relaxed, with your tension worked away, with no effort when you are the recipient.

Have you tried talking to Mark Holman at The Palace Gardeners https://www.facebook.com/thepalacegardener/ He is very talented and has lots of contacts for structures and landscapers. Good luck.

Nick Fisher at Green Machines is very good. Professional service with slid skills and a decent price.https://www.landscapinggreenmachines.co.uk/ Good luck.

Green Machine are very good but will be busy this time of year. There is also a Polish sole trader that people recommend called Patricz or similar. Good luck

Balfes are a really good independent bike shop for sure. Southwark Cyclists seem to offer free advice and servicing - info on their website.