Hi! Is Tooting Bec Lido suitable for children still in arm bands or is it better suited to confident swimmers? I was thinking about taking my daughter at the weekend; I've never been before so just wondering whether it'd be a wasted trip.

Sorry as this is not necessarily a local post, but have you read a book recently that you can recommend? I'm looking for some books to pick up for holiday reading and hoping to get some suggestions. I usually like fiction/novels - thrillers, mysteries and a good romance from time to time. All suggestions welcome.

My little one has the chicken pox so we are under quarantine at the moment. Has anyone got any ideas where we could go without risking the infection of others? We're both beginning to suffer from cabin fever, I think.

Evenings and weekends! Dbs, first aid course and references available.

The Great British Get Together was set up in 2017 in memory of Jo Cox and the work she did uniting communities. Does anyone know whether there's already a local event organised for this year? Last year there was a picnic in Clapham Common and it was lovely.

The Balham to Tooting Bec Trail was launched last Sunday. Did anyone attend? It's supposed to be a historical tour of Balham High Road where you listen to an oral history podcast while you walk. I'm thinking of going along but wanted to see if any neighbours have been already or knows more about it?

I'm looking for a painter with a bit of a creative flare to paint a wall inspired by cartoon characters for my daughter's room. Can anyone recommend someone? I'd ideally want to see reference pics of earlier work if possible. Thanks!

I just wanted to share the details of the decorators who have just finished working on our house. The quality of their work and attention to detail is outstanding, and we are very happy to recommend them.

They are part of the Brown Property Services team (who I can also highly recommend for their building work - they have done a whole house renovation for us) -

http://www.brownpropertyservices.com/

You can contact them via their website, or email Peter at pbaker@brownpropertyservices.com

My oldest child is really interested in technology. I've been looking into different things and came across mama.code online - has anyone else's children attended the classes in Clapham before? It looks pretty good from what I've read but as an absolute technophobe myself, I'm wondering if she's too young (5)? Some personal recommendations would be fab.

Join us this Easter to take part in an exciting adventure featuring Peter Rabbit and his friends.

Take part in games and learn about the vegetables Peter found in Mr McGregors garden.

Follow a trail based on Eter Rabbit and other famous Beatrix Potter characters.

Discover Beatrix Potter's links with Kew, her struggles to get recognised in the scientific community and how this led her to create her world-famous characters.

Friday 30th March - 15th April 218

The latest news and views in Balham and Nightingale from your councillors now available in our February E Bulletin:

https://www.wandsworthconservatives.co.uk/nightingale

Hi neighbors!
If you need a babysitter in the evenings and weekend, don’t hesitate to contact me.
Can provide references.
Many thanks

Last night at Wandsworth's Planning Applications Committee Nightingale councillors (Richard Field and I) spoke against the proposals to build a six storey block and three four storey blocks on a site bounding Wandsworth Common/conservation areas and the loss of valuable light industrial units. The planning committee agreed and this inappropriate application was rejected. Thank you to the many, many residents who lodged objections.

Does your family cherish your (Great) Grandmother’s story of when she first cast a vote in 1918? Would you lend it to us for a radio documentary on Wandsworth Radio? We will look after it. Please email me Lesley@wandsworthradio.com

Following the Nightingale & Bedford Conservative councillors' petition, Network Rail say they will start re-netting the railway bridge on Monday 22 January. Thank you to everyone who signed the petition - it will make all the difference to our walk under the bridge!

The FS car wash in the Homebase car park near Wandsworth town was amazing. Cheap and they did a great job. My car hasn't been washed since they disappeared. I know Homebase asked them to leave, does anyone know if they relocated? Or another similar one in the area?

Hi mums and dads!
If you need a babysitter in the evenings or weekend, don’t hesitate to contact me.
Can give you references.
Many thanks
Filipa

Everybody loves a pantomime, and as Southside Players have been celebrating 30 golden years of drama on your doorstep, we thought it would be fun to breathe new life into this favourite Southside tradition – oh yes we did!
Our version of Cinderella is based on an original script by Gail Lowe which we first performed in 1992. This new production is set in the groovy 1970’s, with songs, dances and costumes to match. Familiar heroes and villains feature in this classic storyline of rags to riches, love at first sight and good conquering evil.
There’s something for everyone - young, old and those in between - so do join us for what promises to be a truly fun evening!

Venue: Chestnut Grove Theatre at Chestnut Grove Academy
Entrance: Boundaries Road SW12 8JZ
Tickets: £12
Concessions: £9 (Wed & Sat)
Online: http://southsideplayers.co.uk/february-2018-production-cinderella/
Box office: 07914 657 524

And did she ever tell you any stories about her part in the struggle for the Vote? Wandsworth Radio's new studio is on Charlotte Despard Avenue in Battersea. Charlotte was a founding member of the Women's Freedom League and lived in Battersea. We would love to hear from you if you live locally, Wandsworth or neighbouring boroughs, and have a story to tell - however small! Please email me Lesley@wandsworthradio.com

Hi! Does anyone know a cake maker and decorator? I would like to order a bespoke birthday cake for my daughter's birthday party. Thanks!

Hi everyone! As it's the New Year I thought I'd jump on the bandwagon and join a gym. I've looked online and there are so many options I don't even know where to start. A good range of cardio machines and a decent selection of classes are what I'm looking for. Can anyone recommend one worth the money in the Balham or Clapham area that would be good for a beginner?!

Hi neighbours. Does anyone have any moving boxes that they don’t need anymore? Many thanks.

Did anyone else read/hear about this? Theresa May was confronted with the facts that 2,500 children will be homeless in Wandsworth alone this Christmas and responded by basically saying at least they're not on the streets! Absolutely shocking.

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2017/dec/20/theresa-may-accused-of-callousness-over-plight-of-homeless-families

I also had no idea so many were homeless in the borough. If anyone knows any charities that are working with the homeless in Wandsworth, please share! I'd like to help.

Find out all the news and views in Nightingale ward from your elected councillors:

https://www.wandsworthconservatives.co.uk/nightingale

Hi Neighbours.

I am looking for a signwriter who can paint a house name on the front of our house. I had been recommended someone via Nextdoor, but they are not local so it's not really worth their while traveling. Does anyone know of someone who could do this for me?

Many thanks in advance.

As people may know, the Boundary Commission is reviewing the boundaries of Parliamentary constituencies. You can view their proposals at www.bce2018.org.uk
Unlike the present split of Balham between the Tooting and Battersea seats, their proposals include having the whole of Balham in one constituency along with Tooting. But they propose continuing to call the constituency "Tooting", whereas I think it should be "Balham and Tooting", to describe the constituency more comprehensively. They have done this with other local seats which contain two towns: Battersea and Clapham; Wandsworth and Putney; Brixton and Vauxhall; Mitcham and Norbury. It would be a shame for Balham to be excluded from this.
There was a Balham and Tooting seat in the past, and some of the Boundary Commission's previous proposals included a Balham and Tooting constituency, so there are precedents for this name.
If you agree, you can leave a comment on their website. The deadline is next Monday, 11th December. Thanks for your support if you do this.

Lots of people are concerned about the unsavoury pigeon mess under Balham Bridge. Nightingale councillors are on the case to clear it up. If you agree this is a good idea do sign our petition:
https://www.ipetitions.com/petition/lets-clean-up-balham-bridge


Lets clean up Balham Bridge
I just signed a petition at iPetitions.com. Please join me in supporting this important cause!

IPETITIONS.COM

I don't suppose anyone has any large-sized cardboard boxes going spare or knows where I can get some free/cheaply?

I'm interested in joining the WI but I can't find much on the official website about a local group. Apparently there is a group in Balham that meet every second Tuesday of the month but the info online is a little vague. Does anyone know more about it? I'm not very technical minded so I may be looking in the wrong places online. Any information would be super useful!

Has anyone recently used a garden fence company they would recommend ? need one for a large garden in Streatham Hill... thank you

TONIGHT GUYS!!!!!! It’s going to be fantastic! go on, treat yourself! @crowntheknavecomedy,Side Bar, (via Fernlea Rd),The Bedford 7.30pm.

Date Tues 14.11.17
Time 7.30pm
Location: The Side Bar, The Bedford, Balham SW12 9HD.
Join us for a brilliant, fun comedy night with headliners Angus Dunican, Ellyn Daniels and Steve McLean in the beautiful chandeliered Side Bar on the ground floor (entrance Fernlea Rd). Live Blues and Free Raffle. Tickets £3 from the Bedford website, www.thebedford.co.uk

Not sure if this is the right section - so here goes. Helping a friend out to look for a new tenant for a small single room in a shared household in Streatham Vale. Must be a quiet non smoking professional with a good work record and references. Please contact Collin at Collin.Smith86@googlemail.com. Thanks

This is one I have not seen in the area before, a modular loft extension, two piece craned into position tiled insulated and ready to go, looks like a really clean way to do the job, has anyone else used this system ?

I have just moved over from the Wandsworth next door patch and was a real fan of streetlife, I do think the new owners have slightly spoilt what it was before, and split the areas up into too smaller areas, anyway I have been in the area for 27 years in the property business and have really enjoyed helping people with various property requirements and problems, my expertise in many areas including planning and development party wall matters buying selling etc, I know who's the best in the business solicitors, surveyors, movers, if anyone has any property related issues, I can help you by either answering your questions or introduce you to people who can, I am not here to sell anything, I just enjoy helping others.