Ealing

[Caron]

I am to move to Ealing fairly soon and cannot bear the thought of not having a resource as marvellous as the East Dulwich Forum through which to get and give recommendations. How on earth does one set about finding a plumber in W5? Or finding out what's going on when there's a local hoo-haa? How will I sell all my old bits of crap? How will I buy more bits of crap?

Would the administrator consider setting up an Ealing Forum? The area's chock-full of BBC-types, so I'm sure there'd be lots of traffic.

[Izodia]

Try

http://www.ealingtoday.co.uk/

It's got a forum area although it's not quite as active as the EDF.

[Tony.London Suburbs]

"How on earth does one set about finding a plumber in W5?"

Already sounds like an Ealing Comedy and you're not there yet!(tu)

[Caron]

Tee hee!

I have had so many terrible experiences with tradesmen in various parts of the country and it has been pure bliss to think, "oh need a plumber, let's go and see who everyone recommends". It makes life so much easier.

One builder in Plymouth charged me ?10k to install a bathroom, did it badly, adn then took me to court to get the money when I only gave him ?4k.

[lorraineliyanage]

If you do need a builder in Ealing, get in touch with my dad (see weblink) who lives near Ealing Broadway. Ealing's my old stamping ground, if you need any local info, drop me a PM and i'll tell you some of my favourite places!

[siobhanleighhunt]

or how would we go about setting up a W5 one? Me to off to south ealing and am dreading the thought of being without EDF. What can we do?

[schpan]

Did you get anywhere setting up your W5 forum?

We've been trying to move to the west for over a year. I want to start investigating nurseries and nanny-shares. I hadn't realised EDF was quite so unique. I can't find anything like it.

Anna

[grumpybat]

Try www.ealing135.org.uk

Group run by parents covering W5 & W13 areas of Ealing - lots of info for newcomers to Ealing.

Also has nanny share register.

[Ridgley]

Hi Caron

At work we use a website called Rated people, you simply log on and describe what you want done and the budget you have and they will email you a trade person in your area you will get quite a few responses just read there feed back.

Please see attachment

[KalamityKel]

2008?