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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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Sarah B
i think that the kind of councillors you have really depends on whereabouts you are in Tooting.  Up here in Bedford Ward (Tooting Bec) we have a great set of councillors who really DO make a difference and DO listen to us. This is why, although i vote ... more »
Vicky K
very interesting comments and initial post.  Thanks for posting Simon.
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Charlotte O to Battersea and 7 more areas

Tin collection for Wandsworth Food Bank

Hi Streetlifers!  We are collecting tins for the Wandsworth Food Bank that opened this May  They give away about 3 tonnes of food a month to those that need emergency food parcels  If you want some more information about the Trussell Trust Then heres a ... more »

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Tony H
Good Morning Charlotte Thank you for bringing  the Trussell Trust to my attention. I work with major food photographers and we often have huge amounts of food left over after shoots. In the past I have struggled to find suitable places to pass on this ... more »
Sarah B
What a fantastic result!  This is a great example of how a community website can really help the wider community........
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Tamara O to Fulham and 6 more areas

Moving boxes and packing paper to give away!!

Anyone in need of boxes and paper? We have quite a few to get rid of. Collection in surbiton if you are interested.
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Bruce I
Hi Tamara Yes I could pick up tomorrow.  What do you have and where are you? Cheers
Tamara O
We have a bunch of paper and bubble wrap plus about 10 boxes. If you could come some time in the morning that would be great. I will PM my address. Thanks
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Claire M to Battersea and 9 more areas

Growing Family - Need 2 Bedrooms... Please do you know of such a pad?

Hello there We love living in Southfields.... but have outgrown our lovely flat due to our new little bamblino. Its fine for the immediate future but we definately need a two (or more) bedroom flat or house.  We would ideally like to stay in the area or ... more »
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victoria c
Good Morning.I have a  two bed ground floor flat with private garden for rent in Coverton road tooting - not Southfields I know, but still less than a mile a way! new kitchen, new bathroom, new wood floors throughout.painted from top to tow. private ... more »
Peter A
Hi we live in Swanwick close sw154ef & back onto Richmond park. There will b two houses cuming up for sale they are 4bedroon 2 toilet with garden one in great condition ' the other not so great condition give up a buzz for more info deirdre ... more »
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Vasily B to Earlsfield and 5 more areas

Sheringdale school expansion

Wandsworth Council announced plans to expand a few primary schools, Sheringdale school at Standen Road being one of them, with the effect of the actual school population doubled from September 2014. There is an ongoing consultation about it that ends on ... more »
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Tatiana
@ "Wandsworth Council" It took some time and effort but I managed to find the council's resolution concerning the closure of John Milton primary school in Queenstown.  Here is a quote from a 2003 paper : "There have been specific objections ... and ... more »
Lucky
Meanwhile, the explosion in flat building will lead to countless more requirements for schools.  Or are these children expected to go privately?  The closure or cutback of essential infrastructure does not tally with the housing expansion is unbelievably ... more »
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Vivien G to Barnes and 9 more areas

Daytine tai chi or qigong classes

I'm looking for beginners tai chi or qigong classes in the daytime Monday to Friday, in Putney, Fulham, Barnes, Roehampton etc.  I can only find evening classes, which I can't get to. Does anyone know of any daytime ones?
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Joanna c
I go to a class I really enjoy. I joined in January. It's at 11.30 on a Tuesday morning in Wimbledon run by Marie Ball. Her email is wimball@blueyonder.co.uk. Tel 8846 1843. See below! She is away next week and maybe the one after (unusual) but email ... more »
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Richard D to Earlsfield and 4 more areas

Tooting - too spicy for kids?

I love Tooting and I love the range of regional Indian food that is available there. I have tried many of the restaurants in the area and have enjoyed most if not all that I have been to from the cafe styles of Mirch Masala and Lahore Karahi and the ... more »
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Hanish P
While eating out at an Indian restaurant, best thing to have handy is plain white yoghurt. You could either take a little pot with you or ask them for the Raita. This has a cooling effect, so will drop the chilli temperature dramatically. Jam is a great ... more »
MS
The Sree Krishna in Tooting does South Indian vegetarian specials such as Dosa which are not very spicy. I have taken my kids there many times and also my nephew who is not a Londoner and very fussy, and they have suggested non spicy elements from the ... more »
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Tamara O to Fulham and 6 more areas

WANTED: sofa bed

Hello everyone, We have recently moved house and are looking for a sofa bed for our baby room as a spare bed. If anyone has one that is still in good working order, please be in touch, we are happy to come and collect. Our budget I'd rather small but ... more »
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Kirsty W to Earlsfield and 5 more areas

Needed - Foldaway table to borrow

Does anyone possibly have a foldaway table I could borrow for a car boot sale on Sunday please? Balham/Tooting/Clapham/Wandsworth ideal for pick up
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Kirsty W
Hi Lucinda, thanks so much for your message and Saturday morning would be perfect. Could you PM or text me your address please. Would 10am be ok with you? Thanks Kirsty
R. Y
Just seen this.     I have one if all else fails.   a few sizes!
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Olivia A to Battersea and 4 more areas

Looking for a Yoga Class

I am looking for a daytime Hatha or scaravelli type yoga class in the Earlsfield/wandsworth/Clapham junction area and wondered if anyone had any recommendations?  Thanks!
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Biscuit
Eat Play Love cafe currently has space available to hold yoga classes if there are any teachers out there who need a space. https://www.facebook.com/EatPlayLoveCafe Contact Sam or Jeanette if you are interested.
Olivia A
Thank you so much everyone for your help.  I am going to go and check out Vitality Centre, sounds perfect.  Sadly I dont feel I can afford private classes at the moment but will bear them in mind for the future.  Thanks again.
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Alison P to Earlsfield and 5 more areas

Wimbledon Foodbank

We are collecting food at Waitrose in Wimbledon and Raynes park this Saturday from 10-5. We have a shopping list of urgently needed items so do come along and donate a tin or two! www.wimbledonfoodbank.org.uk

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Waitrose Wimbledon and Raynes Park

May 18
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Christine H
Your link is broken.  What's on your urgent list?
Alison P
Hi We always need long life milk/ juice, Tinned fish and meat, cereals. Thank you
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Charlotte G to Balham and 4 more areas

Seeking Casual labour to carry Oriental rugs & carpets

I run a business selling Oriental rugs and sometimes need help taking carpets to customers who want to view a selection of pieces in their home.  The chap who normally does this work is away on holiday.  Initially I only need someone for an afternoon but ... more »
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james d
Charlotte, I'm sorry not to have seen your post earlier but if you still have a need ,I'd be only too pleased to help. Regads James d
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Paul H to Earlsfield and 5 more areas

Free old garden tools

Free old tools in usable condition. Will go to first person to say yes and subsequently collect within 48 hours: Long handled shears Long handled fork - looks like they would have been used for mucking out stable Two hoes of different types Lawn edger ... more »
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Paul H
Thanks to those who sent messages, but "Transition Tooting" were first to contact so the tools are theirs. Regards, Paul
Chanda
I would love to have it if any available ty from Chanda: 07783904539
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