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Woolly to Balham and 6 more areas

Elder bushes and trees

I want to try and make elderflower champagne.  Only snag is I don't have any elderflowers.  Do any of you South London peeps have an elder tree that I can use the blossoms from to make this and I promise 2 bottles of the good stuff.  I probably won't ... more »
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Peter L
Try mitcham common too - tootings much wilder cousin!
Laura J
Elderflower cordial is delicious, but:  Please don't take too many of the flowers - leave a few to turn into berries for the birds later in the year!
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Peter H to Balham and 9 more areas

21st of May is 175th anniversary of Trains (not horse drawn) in South West London.

Britains busiest rail route is 175 years old.  A reason to celebrate!  Some details of what was there then plus a reminder of proposed model railway club in the attachment.

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South West London

May 21
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Abigail C
Is this something that children can help with
Peter H
We hope so,  We see initial target is to get critical mass ie more entusiasm leads to more facilities and so on in an upward spiral so more interests can be accommodated.  The June 10th meeting is mainly to gauge (sorry about the pun) where best to ... more »
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Tina J to Balham and 4 more areas

PR, Social Media and stuff....

Hi all  I am in the final stages of establishing a community project and I really need some help with marketing literature i.e editing and copyrighting, PR, social media,  We have a small budget but the work will be ongoing, if there is anyone out ... more »
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Caroline D to Balham and 4 more areas

Looking for an electrician

We want to change all the lights in our flat to LEDs and would like an electrician to quote and install. Any recommendations?
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Margaret G
Go to "Check a Trade" and say what the job is.  You should then get three quotes from electricians in your area.
Tina J
I found a great electrician £45 phr, local and really effiecent and went well beyond what was expected  you can get him on 07906326753 ask for clive good luck
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Tara R to Balham and 4 more areas

Recurring damp

I've had a recurring area of damp which has been treated three times by Kenwood (their solution is to keep replastering the area, which using just common sense is not going to solve the problem, just guarantee them more work!). A previous builder last ... more »
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Marianne I
I had a recurring damp problem, in a very large wall, spanning 2 floors and an entire side of my property, on which I wasted thousands of pounds of useless remedies (all advised by a variety of "professionals"), until I was put in touch with Ray Baker ... more »
Zulka P
Tara, we had a problems with Kenwood too, at the end our local CAB help us to deal with them! Here the details for the company we used recently: Damp&Timberguard 02086755188,07774152033,email: info@dampandtimberguard.com, www.dampandtimberguard.com ... more »
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Serena P to Balham and 4 more areas

Car wash

Just had my car cleaned at the new car wash based at the golf club on Burntwood Lane.  Very reasonable (£10 in and out) and very good guys running it, took time and trouble and the car, which normally smells of dog, is very fragrant!! Will definitely go ... more »
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barbara j
do you know how much they charge for vans just the outside ?
Serena P
Not sure but for very basic outside of a car I think was £5
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Simon L to Balham and 9 more areas

Next Wandsworth Local Elections : May 2014 - what's important to you ? Is it time to vote out councillors who don't listen ?

With a year to go before the next Local Elections, it seems to me that many of the councillors have been doing the job for a while and some do not really understand what is important to the residents any more. There are I am sure many councillors who are ... more »
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Kieran S
Self serving and arrogant as many councillors seem to be I would be wary of letting Labour anywhere near a majority. You just have to go over the border to Lambeth to see what a disaster that would be. I think Jane E makes a good point about ... more »
Bonnie H
I think Kieran and Jane E are absolutely right.  And debates should be made more public, yes.
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susie8008 to Balham and 5 more areas

meze kitchen

I have just finished yet another meal in Meze Kitchen on Bedford hill; and I can't recommend it enough. The food is fresh and tasty and the service is excellent. If you haven't tried it yet, you're missing out!
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Krupa P
I'd like to second that! Also for those that aren't aware MydeliveryCab offer home delivery for Meze Kitchen now. (I'm one of the owners so please feel free to ask me any questions on this if you have any)
Flair Fairy
I haven't tried it yet but hear only positive comments.  Does one have to book?
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Marie T to Balham and 4 more areas

Coping stones

I would like to replace some coping stones on my garden wall. They are a dark colour, I would call it a very dark grey, they are A shaped. I am sure that they are Victorian. I need to replace about 20 of them. Does anyone know where I can get some? ... more »
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