I’m looking for a jacket and possibly trousers for a 6 and a half y o and some trousers for me (36/38 W and 31/32 leg), as well as goggles for us & kids. Happy to buy cheap stuff too. Would take good care of them if loaned. Also any tips for taking kids skiing for the first time and how to avoid meltdown on the slopes?

Does anyone know anywhere on the odd occasions I can over night my son’s mobile bar? Between the Grid and Balham.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrILfIE9IB4&frags=pl%2Cwn

Apple runs a war on repairs. They do it by all legal and illegal means.
I wonder how long they would command a cult of Apple with tactics like these?

I'm sure many of you will have taken comfort from the results from Parliament last night. While there was no consensus for anything, it's enormously encouraging that putting any deal agreed by Parliament to the people (Beckett one) received the greatest support.

There also appear to be many on this site who don't understand the significance of the events of last week. Whatever the bleating of the naysayers, there are robust protocols in place to ensure petitions cannot be gamed, and Donald Tusk quite rightly said that the 6m who signed the petition to revoke article 50 cannot be betrayed. I went on the march with 1m others too, which was an amazing atmosphere of determination and resolve and could not have been better timed. 90% of all the polls carried out over the last 18 months show a significant shift to remain, with the latest showing 55/45%. Keep fighting everyone, our MPs from across the political spectrum in SW London are fighting on our behalves too - Marsha de Cordova, Dr Rosena Alin-Khan, Justine Greening and Vince Cable in Battersea, Tooting, Putney and Twickenham. Put a remain poster or EU flag in your front window, keep exposing the lies of the leave campaign on your social media, keep sharing the petition. We are WINNING and I'm more optimistic than at any other time since the criminally procured EU ref result. A vote is coming, bring it on!

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/241584

It is sporadically up and down as the petition is gaining signatures.

A rant/warning to share...
I know that not all modern kids are keen on fruits and veg but ours is and this didn't work out when our local school had served them unripe pineapples for desert.
We all know that fresh pineapples have that mouth tingling effect when eaten. This is due to the enzyme bromelain contained in pineapples and it attacks proteins. Ripe pineapples have little of it left with higher does still concentrated in the central core, cooked or frozen pineapples have pretty much none. High concentration of this enzyme is present in unripe pineapple's flesh and the most in the core. The school has served green pineapple quarters with core bits still on them. So, for the pineapple eater who had no clue this was a bad experience to be had. Stomach cramps and mildly loose stool (this is clearly different to stomach bugs when you know the difference).

So, if your kids are fruit lovers, do let them know that what looks unripe is better not be eaten and especially so for pineapples.

My friend and I get the Annual National Art Pass but this year she doesn't want it. Her subscription for the card (bought as a double card) costs £55 as against the £70 for an individual card. Is there any lady who would like to take this card and pay £15 less? Otherwise I'll send this back. I have until the 14th March. So the quicker I know, the better.

Dear ladies, have a great day ahead of you!

Hi! I am looking for a cobbler in the Earlsfield/Balham/Wandsworth area, if such thing still exists? I just need a couple of pairs of boots resoled. Thanks!

Look at these genuinely lovely guys sensing that my car's catalytic converter needed changing and coming to collect it for free. All it took them was 58 seconds, including the spoof time. However, being the brazen professionals they didn't let it interfere with their work...
Today, 12 noon...

Having read an article on BBC ( https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-47320673 ) about a new great idea to cut UK emissions. Just wondering where are those "geniuses" who suggest new laws come from? So, photovoltaic revolution had come to zilch, wind farms are too noisy and ugly, nuclear power is dirty and dangerous, coal power is dirty, rubbish burning is dirty... AHA!!! Let's make all new houses use ELECTRICITY to cut emissions!!! Now, where did these imbeciles have found natural deposits of electricity? Ah, sorry, I forgot! Everything is full of electrons, let's just plug wires into the ground and they (electrons) would run up to our homes to power our gadgets.

Just a grumble... Recently I've discovered that I've got iron overload in my body. Having tried to cut on iron-added foods I've found to my horror that it is a really hard thing to do. Turns out all UK flour has to be iron fortified. Drinks are iron fortified. All symptom checks and adverts seem to assume low iron and suggest upping intake. Then recently I've come across a BBC article on iron overload being a new hidden epidemic.
If anyone tells you that you need to increase your ire intake without taking blood tests then DON'T do it just on their suggestion. Good chances that you may be doing more harm to your body than good. Especially true to guys as we don't have any natural ways to lose iron from our bodies.

Hi,
I'm hoping to find some unwanted pallets that are chemically clean and marked at HT (Heat Treated). These are safe to be recycled for fruit and veg planters.

Thanks.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-london-47216587/grey-squirrel-lasagne-on-london-restaurant-menu

I'm not about to go hunting but this sounds like an a sensible thing to do given the circumstance described.

Would you?
I would (cannibalism if my picture is to be taken into the account), but hey, seriously!

Hi tech gang,

I've come across an interesting case today and wonder if anyone has seen anything along the same lines.

1and1 has renamed itself into Ionos. Not sure if this is related but a whole organisation that uses their servers to host their domain and emails is experiencing a strange problem with a first email to any @gmail.com address going through but any subsequent ones are bounced with "multiple delivery attempts failed" message.

Ionos blame Google (who is the likely culprit here) but did anyone see other SMTP servers exhibit the same issue (not just the IONOS)?

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What sets this scam apart from others is that it relies on your eyesight not to notice the boobytrap.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-47071518

https://www.releasesoon.com/scary-phishing-attacks-using-punycode/

I am looking for a one or two bedroom flat in Southfields or Wimbledon between 15th April and 28th April. Needs to be on Ground floor or in block of flats with a lift.
Thanks in advance
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Roads are very slippery this morning. It doesn't look like any treatment had been applied.

Be extra careful!!!

Santander is closing its branch in Wandsworth... great. In my line of work I am sometimes paid via cheque. Does anyone know if I'll be able to cash my cheques at the Post Office instead? Otherwise, I suppose I may need to look into changing banks... :(

Hi all, just wanted to let you all know some news about our local MP Marsha de Cordova who, after a meeting on Monday evening with Labour colleagues, came out for the first time in support of a second referendum.

Before anyone says that ‘this isn’t the place’, I'd imagine Scooploop guidelines allow for LOCAL information and events related to politics (like Next Door) and I am not using this post to argue for any particular Brexit position.

I’ve had a fairly regular dialogue with Marsha ever since she was elected, often to remind her that there are many people who aren’t Corbyn fans in the slightest, perhaps wouldn’t normally even vote Labour, but did so tactically in 2017, to achieve precisely the sort of Parliamentary impasse that might lead to a second vote.

I’m delighted at this development, and thought a few of my neighbours might share this view. If so, can I suggest that it couldn’t hurt to drop Marsha a brief note of thanks for her representation - marsha.decordova.mp@parliament.uk - , particularly given that there appears to be a considerable majority among Labour voters, members and MPs for a second vote but the leadership appear to be dragging their feet in terms of honouring the promise made at their conference.
For those who may not know, that promise was that, in the event of losing a vote of no confidence, policy would be that ‘all options are on the table including a peoples vote’. I struggle to see what the other options could be, but if anyone has some ideas, I’d be interested to hear them. Likewise this article below on Marsha’s statement is a little old now (Monday PM) so if you have any more recent sources, or examples of other Labour MPs making similar assertions, please post them in the comments.

https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/labour-shadow-ministers-clive-lewis-and-marsha-de-cordova-back-second-referendum_uk_5c3c97d0e4b0922a21d6e5e9

One of the reasons for posting this is that Marsha was not mentioned in many of the articles I’ve read about the 71 MPs who signed a joint letter to the leadership on Tuesday this week – this may of course be corrected in due course but I thought it important that as many of her constituents as possible knew her position on this matter.

I don't think the saying 'A week is a long time in politics' was ever more apposite

Gousto has been particularly persistent with their cold sales despite a clear notice on the door. Looks like this is how they plan to do their business in general.

I'm looking for somewhere to for lunch tomorrow but I'm not sure where is open? We just need a nice cafe with a few good veggie options too.

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Once every 6 month I buy a bundle of dishwasher powder. Finish is a great brand that seems to be the only one still making loose detergent powder for domestic dishwasher. Every bottle has 1 Kg of this powder. However, I just can't find any justification like the illfamouse "protecting the product" to underfill bottles unless it is JUST TO SELL MORE bottles, pointlessly producing even more unnecessary plastic waste. See for yourself. 6 bottles (6KG of powder) happily fill 4 bottles, leaving 2 bottles just pointless waste!
This is of course just one of the many examples. The shrinkflation is not a harmless fooling of customers, it is a real and intentional excessive waste production!

https://twitter.com/ukhomeoffice/status/1078206349148708865

I can't find any links to this video outside Twitter but have a quick Google on the subject, even if you are not directly affected.

Inspired by a post from Citizen W, I've decided to rephrase the question a little to include not only Christmas but all annual national and traditional festivities, whatever the season.

So, how about a few replies with pics (of course) of the foods that are reserved for the special occasion?
I come from the different background than the UK dominant and my festivities have no started yet. My family celebrate the New Year (need to say that 25th of the 12th is still not ignored fore the kids in the family want to keep up with their school friends for presents).
Our Christmas actually comes 2 weeks later due to some historic church infighting but hey, who needs to wait?! Let's celebrate all that offers the opportunity! So, I'm going to start with a picture of our tree with foods to follow when the time comes.

Wishing everyone on this forum a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Good health and happiness to all.

My wife's friend has caught red-handed a pickpocket who was trying to nick her purse from her bag in Zara (central London).
She felt that her bag had suddenly moved when it was not expected and she quickly pushed her opposite side hand into her bag without turning where she grabbed someone else's hand already holding her purse. It was a posh-looking, well groomed and expensively accessorised Far-East woman. Obviously she had not been very professional in her enterprise and had greatly miscalculated many things, including the strength of the purse owner. She was handed over to the shop security and this is where my extent of the story ends.
Be vigilant and grab unexpected hands strong... ;)

HELP!! I have a laptop that has been locked by mistake by my husband with a password he can't remember putting in (!) we need the laptop urgently and I was wondering if any kind soul would help us bypass the password to be able to access it ASAP.

I have enquired at a roadside mobile phone place but am too scared to leave it with anyone in case we lose the contents and have to pay £30 or more without guarantees.
Any and all suggestions would be welcome.

I'm looking for an 'under the counter' sized small fridge as our current one has just given out. That one itself was from a house clearance and has lasted us nearly 5 years - we're big on re-use, recycle, make do and mend etc :) - so we don't mind how scruffy it is, as long as it works! can collect almost anytime, ideally looking for close to Wandsworth SW18. Thanks in advance if you can help!

Hello everyone, I have received 2 trees as part of the Mayor's tree planting scheme and since we are moving I'd like someone with a garden or a space for them near their house to get in touch and see these saplings are planted.

I thought somewhere in Tooting would be lovely. Any ideas?
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Does anyone have a rechargeable Argon bottle that they don't need anymore?

The gas works traffic light is stuck on red in both directions. Cars wait for ages then jump the light (often concurrently from both sides)... Dangerous situation and extraordinary delays. Tried reporting it to the Police via 101 but got nowhere, as this is not a serious matter in the grand scheme of things (apparently).

Hello everyone,

This might be of interest to anyone out there who’s keen to earn some extra income from their home while they’re away on holiday, but aren’t perhaps completely comfortable with listing their property on homestay sites similar to AirBnB?

It’s a company called Veeve, whose service is distinctly different and which may offer you some additional reassurance that generating income from your home can be perfectly safe and hassle-free.

We have long been fans of homestay sites, both as guests and hosts and have really appreciated the extra spending money it provides for our families’ trips. However, there is a bit of work needed to ensure the house is clean for the guests’ arrival and that they know how everything works. Veeve takes ALL these tedious chores away, taking great photos to showcase your home, providing hotel-quality linen and before/after cleaning, as well as personally checking your guests into your property and verifying their identities. A dedicated account manager will also be on hand to deal with any unforeseen issues that might arise, leaving you free to enjoy your own holiday in total peace!

As one would expect, this kind of management service does have a cost, so it might be that you’ll net fractionally less for the period than you might using other homestay platforms, but what price peace of mind and total convenience? Veeve have a comprehensive insurance policy, backed up by a photographic inventory, and it’s unique in that if a claim has to be made, they’ll do everything necessary to ensure you’re appropriately compensated.

Just to quickly address a couple of common misconceptions. Your home doesn’t need to be huge and swanky, just somewhere pleasant to stay while visiting London (and ideally zones 1-3) – everything from a 1 bed flat to a mansion or penthouse will be suitable for someone’s budget and needs. It’s worth mentioning too that families frequently use Veeve for their London stays, so your family home, with cots or bunk-beds and toys galore, could be just what they’re looking for! You also don’t need to make any huge changes for your guests either, just make a little room in a wardrobe for them to hang clothes. There’s no minimum number of ‘days free’ needed for your property either, you just use the calendar to indicate the periods where you’d be happy to have guests.
I have met the small team of people who’ll organise a visit your property to give you a valuation and they’re very friendly, capable and professional folk, who take great pride in having happy hosts, so I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them.

Ask for Kate or Hannah in the new homes team on 0207 993 5599 when you call (and mention Guy)

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Why am I telling you all this? Well, they’re quite a young company, so not yet particularly well known, and they cater to a significant number of people who’d love to benefit from this emerging sector, but who haven’t the time to manage a homestay themselves. I’ve offered to spread the word about their service because I think they are the best run company of its kind, having heard good reports from friends who’ve used them.

If you mention my name GUY, or quote ‘LNDAMB’ (London Ambassador) when contacting Veeve, we’ll both benefit. You’ll get a £100 John Lewis voucher on completion of your first booking and I’ll get a few ££ (as well as a warm glow from having helped one of my neighbours)

There’s still plenty of time to get your property listed and find some guests, should you be going away for a few days over Christmas, so if you’ve been toying with the idea of joining the thousands of people making money from their homes in this way, why not pick up the phone now?

My wife needs colouring pencils for an after-school club but so far all the pencils we've got are essentially broken. Beyond first factory tip the inner core is fragmented into 3-4 mm chunks that fall out all the way to the end of that pencil. Mechanical ones are not allowed. Does anyone have an advice on where to get reasonably priced but usable colouring pencils?

Fresh from the press...
I've got an SMS from my bank tonight that my account has been blocked due to suspicious activity and to unblock it I need to visit an IP (not even a website!) address. Interesting observation is that it did come from the correct phone number that my bank sends me notifications. SO, someone is definitely busy with spoofed phone numbers. There are few reports on here and other forums about this in recent weeks.

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Some bargains to be had and some stuff at finally almost down to Earth prices (so, don't rush).

I just got a call purportedly from HM Revenues announcing very loudly and sternly in a recorded message that there is a tax evasion charge against me and a warrant for my arrest.
For a second I couldn't understand then a woman came on the line, Asian by the sound of it, and asked me my details, I asked who was calling and she confirmed it was HM Revenues department, so I asked her the number and she said I would have to talk to her.
I said I would call her back and she said I can't do that.

I disconnected and called back, yes the same number, but got through to the real Revenues department. When I spoke of the call, the gentleman there informed me that the department NEVER contacts anyone on the phone, they write a letter and then inform you to wait for a call (number withheld) or ask you to call. That scammers have been able to use their number.

This begs the question: why doesn't the government do something about this?

So watch out. I was suspicious because I don't evade tax and everything is open to scrutiny and I don't have hedge funds or whatever tucked away so I knew straightaway that the call was fishy.

My house appears to be infested with tiny black insects and slightly larger white ones which turn red having bitten and drawn blood! They don't bother me but torment my partner who is trying to renovate the house. We've used many smoke bombs and sprays but they still come back. No doctor has been able to help with medication to ease the problem either. We don't know where to turn......

End of build material going for free (A donation to the charity Crisis at Christmas would be welcome)

Patio slab stones. New Indian sandstone 60 x 60 cm x 5

90 x 60 cm x1

Used mixed stone conglomerate 60 x 60 cm x9

30 x 60 cm x3

Used terra cotta conglomerate 30 x 30 cm x8

Used London yellow bricks 36

Bags of builders sand x3

To be collected from Southfields

I've noticed a distinct aniseed/fennel flavour hint in the latest bag of Royal Gala apples from Lidl. Washing them hard makes no difference. So, I'm wondering what could be the source of this flavour, which is not unpleasant but I wonder if this can be anything sinister.

I have a Mac BookPro which I need to sell for spares/parts. Would appreciate any help with regard to suitable outlets - I have looked at Ebay but notice that similar items aren't getting much interest. Help!
Thanks in advance.