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Laundry facilities. Cellar or first floor?

We are trying to decide whether to move our laundry facilities into the cellar or whether to have them on the first landing where a small bathroom used to be.  I do know that people do the latter, but don't know anyone personally who has this set up so I can't ask how it works in practice. Is it bet...
Replies: 8
Fri Jul 12, 2024 3:44 pm

Re: Food waste collections for all in Wandsworth

I would be keen to know if this is mandatory as well. No desire to keep a food bin on my doorstep as bait for foxes. Can anyone clarify? Thanks.
Forum: Local News
Replies: 26
Tue Mar 19, 2024 4:21 pm

local caterer recommendation

Could anyone recommend a local caterer? We are thinking of having a small Christmas party and maybe 25 - 30 guests, so looking for canapes / sliders as opposed to anything sit down. Any local suggestions would be appreciated!
Replies: 2
Wed Oct 11, 2023 12:25 pm

Sharing childcare with a friend but she is just putting them in front of TV all day

 I have arranged to box and cox childcare for 3 weeks of the school holidays with a school mum friend. Alternate days for 2 days each a week. Yesterday my daughter complained that she didn't want to go because they don't anything when they are there apart from watch tv all day. I know that the weath...
Replies: 6
Thu Jul 27, 2023 1:01 pm

Re: Kitchen appliance advice needed!

Thanks so much both, much appreciated! Two ovens and no steamer it is :-) !
Replies: 4
Mon Jun 05, 2023 10:15 am

Kitchen appliance advice needed!

In the processing of having a new kitchen installed and unsure about the following and would love some guidance if anyone has done similar recently: should we get 2 ovens or one oven and a steamer/microwave or all three things? is it worth getting a plate warming drawer or two - do people use them? ...
Replies: 4
Fri Jun 02, 2023 11:01 am

Is Maison Curate closing?

Saw that it was empty when I drove by on Sunday, really like so hope not but thought I'd ask.
Replies: 1
Thu May 25, 2023 1:33 pm

Anti ageing creams do they work?

Could anyone tell me if anti ageing creams work? And if you use one that you feel is making a difference. Bit blind sided by the millions of claims out there but I think its time!
Replies: 4
Fri May 05, 2023 11:59 am

Built in wardrobes?

Looking for a recommendation for built in wardrobes. Not keen to use one of the high street brands. Thanks
Replies: 4
Fri Apr 21, 2023 12:27 pm

Home IT help / support?

Can anyone recommend someone in the Northcote Road area who provides good value home computer support. I need to do a bit of a health check on my computer, upgrade my virus software and also advise on our WIFI which is woeful. Any suggestions?
Replies: 5
Fri Apr 14, 2023 12:56 pm

Re: Dangerous Dog

I don't know this particular dog but I would like to add that there seems to be an increasingly number of aggressive dogs around on both Wandsworth and Clapham Common. They are seldom on leads and often jumping up at small children. I saw one get knocked over by a large dog last week. No apology fro...
Replies: 5
Tue Mar 21, 2023 9:19 am

Re: What do we want in Balham?

Children's toy shop would be good and a Space NK or similar as well!

I also think that Boots could do with a facelift and a bigger Pret would be very welcome! The coffee queue is massive, they need more barista's working at the same time. 

Fingers crossed for any of the above.
Replies: 7
Thu Feb 09, 2023 9:38 am

Re: Christmas tree collection service extended until all are picked up

I do think that this is one of the worst services ever. I reported a non collection of a tree last Friday and it was collected on Saturday, which was great, but none of the other trees on the road were picked up including one next door to me and one opposite me!! How does this make sense? Huge waste...
Forum: Local News
Replies: 4
Wed Jan 18, 2023 1:16 pm

Re: Should I pay school fees upfront - is there a benefit?

I would suggest that it isn't a good idea but that is mostly because I am quite risk averse and wouldn't want to pass that cash over not knowing what else could be coming down the line. Separately, I do think that although most schools work out for most children it isn't always the case and if you h...
Forum: Schools
Replies: 9
Tue Sep 27, 2022 9:47 pm

Air friers - any good?

These seem to be cropping up more and more and from what I read they seem to be game changers. Wondering if this is the case from anyone who has one?  I'm interested in getting one but don't want to jump in if it will just be another kitchen gadget. 
Replies: 2
Fri Sep 16, 2022 6:47 pm