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Simon F. to Collier's Wood and 9 more areas

Wandsworth Enforcement - Just how bad does it have to get before you act?

This is a photo taken this morning at 9.15.  Rather than let Fountains collect it and destroy evidence send someone down to investigate now and DO something!What was the result of last weeks 'investigation'?
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SammySamak
Don't faff about with the "Street Manager" - a lowly functionary with Sweet FA powers or interest in doing anything about this!  Contact your Ward councillors (all of them) and c.c. the Council's Chief Exec & the Director of Environmental Services ... more »
Simon F.
Sarah B:- They did make a response on Streetlife to begin with but nothing since which either means they are doing nothing or amassing forces to strike!! Ha ha!Sammy:  Thanks. I'll try that too.  I have spoken this afternoon with the PCSO who is helping ... more »
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Kate B. to Balham and 5 more areas

Cassette Tape Converter

I recently bought this gadget from Lidl as I have very many cassettes and hoped to transfer lots of favourites to CD.  The first one didn't work and I was sent a replacement very quickly from Germany - there is a London based help number.  The software ... more »
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Bonnie H.
Hi, I do some technology stuff in the Daily Express so have some contacts who i may be able to pull out of the bag to help.  Is it Lidl or Acorn that I should put the screws on?
Kate B.
I believe Lidl would have given me a refund if within their returns time but I wanted an item that worked. Acorn have not replied re the software at all, and Silvercrest supplied the package to Lidl and don't consider themselves liable for faulty ... more »
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Kevin H. to Battersea and 5 more areas

HELP! Barcecue ideas needed

Hi! I am having a BBQ on Friday for 10-15 people. I've never done this before. It's a charcoal bbq and that isn't the problem. I've just got no idea on quantities of foods to get and sides (salad? potato salad? etc). Can anyone help by giving me a list ... more »
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Vicky R.
Homemade burgers are relatively cheap and always go down well (bBC good food site has recipes but basically just mince, egg, breadcrumbs, seasoning). I would do one or one and half per person. The rest really depends on budget - chicken drumsticks are ... more »
caroline w.
Just to reiterate what Vicky says: cook the chicken in the oven mostly before you reheat it on the barbeque.
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Bonnie H. to Balham and 5 more areas

Nightingale Pub Food...

I love the Nightingale in Nightingale Lane.... it's a fantastic family pub with a great community feel, plenty of great characters and a dedicated darts team.  So with everything going for it, why the hell can't they serve half decent food????  Every ... more »
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Ricky L.
Ian, thank you for prompting an interesting period of research. I couldn't for the life of me think of what 'url' could be a misspelling of. Then it occured to that it could be an acronym (I always have trouble with those) and have just finished reading ... more »
Bonnie H.
Obviously am very sorry to hear the chef/cook unwell but that shouldn't stop them from getting someone else in to make decent sandwiches surely?
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Sue B to Battersea and 9 more areas

Diamond Jubilee Festival - Battersea Park - Child's ticket wanted

I mistakenly thought children got in free to the Festival and therefore didn't need a ticket.  So now I have the adult tickets and no ticket for our 5 year old.  Does anyone have a spare ticket we could buy off you?
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Vivian B.
Apparently - and I haven't checked - they are going for ridiculous money on eBay.
Sue B
We don't have that sort of money.  I think some people have taken advantage of the popularity of the event having seen the shortage of tickets and decided to make some money.  Fair play to them, I guess.  Thanks Vivian for the thought....you should take ... more »
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the green door to Balham and 5 more areas

Need advice about the ruthless cutting down of much loved trees...

Does anyone know the policy in Wandsworth for cutting down trees?  I am so upset to see that new residents near to me have cut down (in their back garden) not only a hedge (admittedly that needed a good trim) but also two mature trees:  a lavender tree ... more »
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AndyM
I'd be interested in peoples experiences as relate to 2 lots of "tree issues" I have: 1 - there is a leylandii (spelling??) in the neighbours garden, planted by a previous tenant - it is about 8 years old & approaching 30 or 35 feet high, and ... more »
Dave M.
Hi there Green Door (& anyone else who may find this of interest)I don't know where you live or what the surrounding area is like, but the following may Trees are protected by two pieces of legislation. Conservation areas & Tree Preservation ... more »
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Jean G. to Balham and 5 more areas

Metropolitan Police‏@metpoliceuk

Metropolitan Police‏@metpoliceukWe advice the public to call police immediately if they see Dominic Tamblyn, after he escaped from hospital today http://bit.ly/KWONqcMetropolitan Police‏@metpoliceuk
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Jean G.
http://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/local/wandsworthnews/9734088._Dangerous__hospital_escapee_found/
Jean G.
Wandsworth MPS‏@MPSWandsworthDominic Tamblyn, the male who went missing on Monday, has returned to hospital. Thanks for all your retweets. Expand Collapse Reply RetweetedRetweet Delete ... more »
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Jo C. to Balham and 5 more areas

Battersea Park Thames Pageant Jubilee Festival - tickets?

Does anyone know how to get tickets for the festival in Battersea Park on Sunday 3rd June, or whether it's simply now sold out?  I've been trying to buy tickets on Ticketmaster to no avail.  If it is sold out, any suggestions on good locations to watch ... more »
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TB
We would really appreciate 2 tickets for the festival . if there is anyone who is looking to dump their tickets , please let me know . Though demand seems to be outstripping supply at the moment ...it seems to me that the whole thing was kept so low ... more »
AJ
My tickets have found a home now.  Haven't looked myself as I have tickets but I have heard that there may be some on ebay, good luck to everyone in your search for tickets.
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Catherine W. to Balham and 8 more areas

Tootopia

Someone please fill me in on Tootopia...a festival celebrating Tooting on 8/9 September. More details please.
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caroline w.
Tootopia is traditionally held on the last quarter of the Harvest Moon when the goddess Tootopsy is carried in her golden carriage, adorned with the fruits of local orchards, through the streets of the town.... Ignore me.  I know nothing of Tootopia....
DivineMrsM
I think it's an Antic generated food and beer fest - didn't they post about it on here?  Can't imagine why it would resonate with me otherwise....
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emmsar to Balham and 6 more areas

baby shoes - what size???

Help! I have been asked to buy a pair of infant shoes for a 8-10month old baby. Could any mum tell me what babies' feet measure st that age or alternatively what size show would be okay. Which shops around Clapham Junction are most likely to have a ... more »
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Daniel R.
It is important to know that the fitting of children's footwear is all the more serious as feet do not fully form until the approximate age of eighteen. The feet of a child is most susceptible to damage until the final developing and firming of bones, ... more »
Mrs P
Hi.  I think that soft leather shoes like Daisy Roots would be your best option.  You can easily order them online, or else either Trotters or One Small Step as already suggested, or JoJo Maman Bebe on Northcote Road should sell them or something ... more »
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George K. to Earlsfield and 5 more areas

window cleaners

Any one know of a good regular window cleaner in the Beaumont road area
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George K.
Thanks Tish D  Trevor coming tonight to give me a quote
Jonathan C.
Mike Woods has been cleaning our windows (fiddly, with secondary glazing and a glass conservatory roof) for several years. He is reliable, efficient, polite and reasonably priced and I can recommend him highly. His number is 020 8549 4569.
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caroline w. to Balham and 5 more areas

Tooting gossip

They're filming something on Tooting Common (Elmbourne Road side) this afternoon.  Dozens of trucks.  And there's a big police presence up Bevill Allen Close, near to Amen Corner, with the police interviewing drivers for something
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H P
On the way back from the Lido on Thursday afternoon I asked one of the guys what was being filmed & apparently it was a "Go Compare" advert.
caroline w.
So, did we have the fatman with his moustaches singing on the common, then?  Just when you thought Tooting couldn't get cooler.....
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Karen S. to Balham and 6 more areas

Does anyone have a ladies hybrid cycle for sale?

Just had mine stolen.   Thanks   Karen
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Suzanne O'Donnell
I'm selling my old hybrid - a peugot 21 gears - it's in need fo a very thorough service - chap in the shop said that would be pushing £100. I'm off to measure it up now - but  I'll warn you - I'm short - 5'2" so it might be as useful as a chocolate ... more »
Miss Sin
I posted pictures of mine some time ago on street life. I'll pm you the details shortly.
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Valerie H. to Collier's Wood and 5 more areas

Handyman Recommendations

I am looking for a handyman to do some jobs around my house:  change a light fitting, solve some guttering issues etc. Can anyone recommend someone they have used?
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caroline w.
Ask this chap (George Albu 07956 564800).  He's a good general builder/worker/handyman and only charges about £12 an hour.  I liked him and I was impressed by his work.  He lives on Tooting Broadway.
Sylvia.
If your panels are 6 x 5ft with concrete posts and concrete gravel boards - then according to the man's hourly rate - about 2 days work at 8 hours a day. You have to dig down the gravel boards a little unless you only want them to sit on top of earth. My ... more »
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