emilou

Just a quick post to say if anyone ends up with a glut of fruit I'd happily take off your hands in exchange for some of the jam I'd make with it! Ta muchly in advance. Em

Another recommendation for Andy from us. We had a case of a leaky radiator valve and andy popped by on a Sunday and did a quick fix so that we could ensure no more water dripping through ceilings and hot water again! A thoroughly nice chap who took the time to explain what the problem was and how to solve. Would be happy to use him again. E and A

Me and mr emilou would also be interested. This is our first year of growing so not sure how much of what we'll have when but hopeful we'll have something to contribute!

I was thinking of going via Bellenden Road (to avoid Dog Kennel Hill to Camberwell, past Oval over Vauxhall bridge and then turn left and cycle along the river?

I'm on landells so it does indeed help. Thanks!

Can anyone recommend a good cycle route between east dulwich and west brompton - preferably avoiding big hills! Thanks

Another thumbs up for cycling. I do a quick detour through Peckham/Bellenden Road to avoid having to cycle up dog kennel hill! That way I can pootle along and not get too sweaty (although most work places do now have showers and encourage cycling I think). Would also fully recommend the free cycle lesson Southwark provides (if you live or work in the area?). They offer one on one lessons and you can use them how you wish - e.g. it might be you've not got on a bike for 20 years and you want a hand remembering the basics, or they can just give you helpful tips about how to handle London traffic, and best routes to work etc. A really good offering from Southward I would say.

My mums birthdays Christmas day and my grandpas is boxing day - so lots of celebrations go on at Christmas time in our family. When my mum was younger she did the birthday party in the summer thing. But as I was growing up we always did, mums birthday on Christmas morning making a real effort to make a fuss of her and then christmas for all in the afternoon. As she's got older my mums always said she quite likes having a Christmas birthday as it means she always gets to have friends and family around her on her birthday!

Gerry and the dragon - nettlefold hall- west Norwood.

Hi all, Seeking some parental advice... I am struggling to know what to buy my 11 year old cousin for christmas. She started secondary school this year and seems to be growing up fast. I want to give her something that lets her know I know shes moved on from cuddly toys and general pink tat (which used to keep her endlessly happy!), but equally doesn't encourage her to grow up to quickly! Ideally I want to avoid DS games etc as I know other will buy her this. Any ideas gratefully received. Em

Does anyone know of a good route for east dulwich to canary wharf or is that just madness?

Has anyone had their loft converted and ceiling heights lowered as a consequence in any of the Victorian terraces on landells road. We're thinking about getting our loft done but I'd like to see how low the ceilings feel once lowered and what space you might gain from converting the loft. If anyone has had this done on landells road (or a road with similar houses) and wouldn't mind me and mr me having a quick look around I would be really greatful. Thanks Emily

Our rubbish on landells road hasn't been coolected for at least a couple of weeks. Fingers crossed for this sat!!