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Lindsey B to Aldborough Hatch and 9 more areas

carpets stores please

Hello I need new  fitted  carpets , and good quality underlay , does anyone have a recommendation please in the Goodmayes area. Thank you
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Leafe Nhw N
Roy Barnes Carpets Unit F Roebuck Road Hainault - good quality, not cheap, and good service. Had a shop in Barkingside High Street for many years.
Karen K
My husband and son are carpet fitters and can supply too husband fitting for 30 years so knows his job
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Katy L to Barking and 10 more areas

Looking for local community groups!

Hi, here at The Challenge Network we are currently preparing for our summer youth programme. We have hundreds of local 16 and 17 year olds from across Barking and Dagenham who have signed up take part in THE CHALLENGE this summer.  As part of THE ... more »
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Katy L
Hi Barbara,  Great to hear from you. How often does your group meet? I am looking for some local groups which the team of young people would be able to visit on 2 consecutive days, for a visit of about an 1.5 hours. During this time they get to know the ... more »
Barbara M
We teach crochet.......not on consecutive days........once a week at various libraries .....and elsewhere. They are hands-on workshops.......not it appears appropriate for others to to 'lead an activity'. Sorry we cannot help at this time.
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Barbara N to Barking and 8 more areas

Tea Danc

A Tea Dance is being held in aid of a day centre for people suffering from Dementia. It will be on Saturday 8th June from 12noon-3pm. Entry is free and refreshments will be provided. Memory Lane Centre is situated next to Porters Avenue Health Centre on ... more »
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Maria E
Hi Barbara n just checking to see if you need help for the tea dance.
Barbara N
Thanks for the offer Maria, but it is Carers charity that is running it so should have plenty of help.If you are passing you could pop in and ask them. Thanks again
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Bill F to Becontree and 9 more areas

Diabetes

Bill F The group that I represent is the Barking and Dagenham Diabetes Support Group A large number of people taken into the local A & E are suffering from the complications of Diabetes.  This is whether they have been diagnosed or not.  Hundreds of ... more »
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Lynne T
Hi Michael Y, I keep hearing that posts are removed. Did they inform you why?
Barbara M
Diabetes does control you ........it changes life-style, including activities and diet. I have been diagnosed as diabetic for 22 years but by following the medics advice I only had to resort to insulin these past 3years. Any doubts about your sugar ... more »
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Angel G to Ardleigh Green and 9 more areas

sponsored walk

Does anyone know of any sponsored walks... I found one from London to Brighton but was too expensive to enter. I would like to do this for saint Francis if anyone knows of any please let me know .  Thanks :)
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Angel G
Thanks Cassandra wanted something longer .
Paul R
http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/documents_info.php?documentID=1696 http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/documents_info.php?documentID=1911 http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/documents_info.php?documentID=2061 ... more »
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Linda H to Barking and 5 more areas

Arson Vandelism and thefts at allotments

Went over to tend my allotment this morning to discover that lots of sheds have been broken into some had items stolen some had damaged sheds and the worst of all a shed was burnt to the ground with all the contents, the fire was seen at 2.30 this ... more »
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Donna W
Sorry to hear this Linda. Our allotment was set fire to a few years ago. Again we lost all of our tools. To be honest, we gave the plot up. There were always thefts and break ins. They advised you not to have a shed and if you did, not to leave ... more »
Linda H
I said the same about leaving it unlocked so it does stop the shed being damaged when they do break in. I have been broken into twice but on both occasions nothing was taken I only really keep the basics in my shed. Some of the men said they are talking ... more »
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mad artful dodger greg s to Becontree and 9 more areas

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mad artful dodger greg s
where do you hold the meetings of butterflys
Dee S
every Tuesday at the Fanshawe  Centre , Barnmead Rd, off Parsloes Ave Dagenham RM9 5DX from 10am to 12 noon, all are welcome, why not give it a try ?
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Dan H to Becontree and 9 more areas

Premiere Cinema - Liberty2 Romford

Just wanted to pay a special mention to the staff and facilities at Premiere Cinema in Romford. My girlfriend and I bought tickets to see the Fast and Furious 6 on its premiere showing on Friday night, of course it was a complete sell out and very busy ... more »
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Barry ⚒
Yes Lynne I too remember the ice cream lady. When I was a baby I went to the cinema with my mum she said it kept me quiet, dad never went but as I grew older I would go on my own or with my girlfriend when I had one. In those days you'd often get in ... more »
Susan C
Yeah - I've been to the Premiere Cinema in Romford a few times since it re-opened. Yeah - the facilities are a bit old, but they are still useable. At the end of the day, for £4 a ticket and if you just want to see a film with a soft drink and a bag of ... more »
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Lynne P to Barking and 9 more areas

Boot sale/craft sale

Valence Primary School Bonham Road  - Car boot sale/ craft sale Sellers @ 09.00 Buyers @10.00 Saturday 25th May 2013 Public car parking, refreshments and toilets £10.00 per pitch

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Jeangenie M to Barking and 9 more areas

butterflies

thanks to all that attended the butterflies this morning the group is rapidly growing lots of different conversations going on it was buzzing today hope it was enjoyed by all on the 4th june will be going to the brewers fayre dagenham meeting up at 1 pm ... more »
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Dee S
I go to Butterflies and agree its a nice relaxed atmosphere and a welcome for all. I hope to go to the first get together lunch on the 4th June .Hopefully we will plan together for other outings in the summer.
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