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Hi, I use the Keen Group and have found them very reliable for short journeys. 02086931000 They tell you the price when you book, Best Wishes Pam

I?m looking for professional tuition to help me improve my IT skills, in particular, getting confident using a new Mac Air and making better presentations. Genuine recommendations from personal experience would be really appreciated. Please email [email protected] Many thanks Pam

Hi all, Does anyone know where I can get hold of stickers (or links posters to laminate) to put on the blue, brown and green bins in our flats? It?s a real problem in shared bins, especially when there are many home carers from all over London coming in to assist elderly residents. Things often end up in the wrong place! Have looked on Southwark site, but can?t find anything. Any advice welcome! Many thanks! Pam

Yes, but you have to sign up for a loyalty card and spend money there. https://www.essentialretail.com/news/594bc7bef1f81-how-tea-and-cake-drives-loyalty-at-john-lewis/

I think we?ve probably all guilty of doing that to JL! When I was there meandering around yesterday, I realised how many memories that shop holds for me - seeing the expectant couples looking at baby stuff, dads kitting out kids for university and some of the cafe staff who?ve been there for years. Whenever it?s possible and practical, I buy from there just to keep it going. (And for the free coffee & cake 😊!) Oh..and back to your point about Windows 10. The toxic effect of sudden Windows 10 updates on an old laptop finally drove me to a Mac. I think you should be fine on a powerful new computer though. Good luck in your quest!

Hi Rose I went into John Lewis Oxford St yesterday to look at laptops for my teenage granddaughter?s birthday. They were incredibly helpful and echoed a lot of what is in the Guardian articles helpfully posted by ruffers (except obviously the buying reconditioned bit!). I?d already read the Which guidance as well and found it?s all pretty much the same advice. It seems that reliability is so much about the particular brand, but which particular model and of course the spec. You pay a lot more for slimness and lightness. There were a few on show that were good performers, but heavier to carry and less attractive to look at.The Which reports also include things like screen definition and sound quality. JL were good at pointing out the pros and cons. If you have time, I?d recommend popping in, Best Wishes, Pam

Just wished there was a ?like? button for these lovely posts - and to add my warmest best wishes and thanks to Raj, Anita and Nilesh.

Would like to post a recommendation for Earl Richards, local heating engineer. Earl completed several improvements to my heating system today - including installing a flat panel radiator with new pipework, adding Magna-booster debris filter to the boiler and tidying up radiator valves. The work was done expertly and efficiently with superb organisation and communication too. Thoroughly recommended! Contact details: 07590186972 | [email protected] Pam

Thank you Lollipop! I thought it was just me going mad trying to navigate that new website. It is appalling!

The power of EDF! Just got an email reply and a date of collection! Woo hoo!

Thank you Vik, Pam

Hi Vik, Which number did you phone? I wish I'd known about the elderly exclusion. Doing this for a neighbour who is 93. Thanks, Pam

Will do James, but in the meantime, does anyone have a contact number or email address for this service? Thanks, Pam

Does anyone know how to contact this service? Spent ages navigating the appalling website, filled out the form, paid the ?16.00 for elderly neighbour. Supposed to hear within 24 hours. Three days later, no reply, no phone number and no response to email to Environmental services. No wonder there is so much fly tipping.

A recommendation for Archie and Blue (contact [email protected]) for a very prompt and effective job of painting walls and ceiling yesterday. Good communication and professional approach. Would use again! Pam

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Hi all, As my name has popped up here, I thought it might be useful to post some information. I will be able to offer some handwriting support sessions in July and August. For younger children, this is much more successful if done individually in their own home, wth parent/s there to learn how to carry on the support. If you would like any more information, please email me [email protected] Please include details about the learner, the problems and your locality. I will then email with further information about availability and costs. For more about me, please see http://www.nha-handwriting.org.uk/about-nha/committee-biographies and my Facebook page is: handwritingteachwrite Thank you! Pam

Hi Toniat, Welcome to ED! If you dou do a search on this forum for Kuki Hair, Bellenden Road http://www.kukihair.com/ you'll find lots of rave reviews. Many of us in ED wouldn't go anywhere else. Brilliant hairdressers and very reasonably priced, which sadly, some around here are not! Best Wishes Pam

Just another recommendation for Mark (Mr Markie) who has sorted some computer issues that were beyond my very limited technical knowledge! Mark is pleasant, reliable and his charges are reasonable. [email protected] 07946122484

I wish I could say the same about Forest Hill cars. Frustratingly unreliable timewise,so now looking elsewhere.

So very sorry to read of this crime and share your feelings of disbelief and rage. I hope those responsible get what they deserve and that you get your money back quickly, plus decent compensation for the time and stress it has caused.

Hi, Does anyone know of any local stockists for Micro scooter parts? I know they are available online, but wondered if there was a quicker solution. Thank you!

Hi, My elderly neighbour would like a wooden corner garden arbour. I've looked online, but the reviews are often poor. Could anyone recommend a design or supplier from experience please? Many thanks, Pam

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http://www.eczema.org/ The NES saved my sanity many years ago when my daughter suffered with Eczema. Hope it helps you manage as well. Best Wishes, Pam