I'm putting together a hamper for a family member, and I'd like to include lots of local produce. Anything from London is fine but SW would be lovely and personal as they spent most of their whole life here. Any suggestions of products I can include? I'm looking for food/drink mostly, but any other little 'gifty' bits would be fine too.

The heat is ON! Higher temperatures affect living things and electronics alike. You may find that your computers are making more noise as they try to cool themselves and/or seem particularly slow when rooms they are in get hot. The main culprit is dust and it affects both PCs and Apple Macs. Small fans with small cooler grills get clogged up even in generally clean environments and much more so in dusty and places where people smoke (tar is sticky). Hottest components like processors don't die in a puff of smoke these days thanks to sophisticated techniques that make them run slower and a little cooler. However running slow is what we don't want to see in computers.
Long story short. If you are confident with steady hands then get inside and clean that dust. Vacuum cleaners are less effective and harder to handle. Compressed air works best but don't allow fans to pickup high speeds by gently holding them back, as fast spins can generate electricity inside them and burn out fan controls.
If you are not so confident then get in touch with your favourite IT person contact and ask them to help.
Those who don't have one are welcome to get in touch with me.
Some pics to show what I'm talking about:

We need some grouting done around a shower. Can anyone recommend a handy person who does general DIY, home jobs … bit of this and a bit of that? Someone who is good, reliable and not too expensive and who we can call on again … and again?

Has anyone ever successfully donated or set up a direct debit to a charity via a worker who knocks on your door? One came around last night, I politely said "no thanks". I couldn't help thinking that he could be anyone with a charity T-Shirt on, asking for my bank details. How can you tell the difference between the genuine and the scammers?

Hi there,

I’m Andrea (33) Hungarian woman with 6 years nanny/cleaner experience in the UK.
Also available for babysitting (weekdays and weekends)
Earlsfield, Southfields, Wandsworth area.
Good references available.
Please get in touch if you are interested.

Thank you.
Andrea

Does anyone know a place to buy this year's unpasteurised honey?

Found a few in the bathroom and not sure if this is just an "accidental party" or a kind of home pest.

All the usual suspects that sent me crap for years and then requested my permission to carry on, and did not get it are still sending me tons of junk!
I see no way to report them as there is nobody interested!!!
What a load of hot air about tough measures...

190cm length
95cm width
75cm height

£110

Collection only
Earlsfield

Does anyone know anything about growing lemon trees in a pot? My kids bought me one for Xmas. I've potted it on in a bigger pot using our home made compost and I've put it outside now in the sunshine. But the lemons that are growing are 'black' not green. When I've googled it comes up with fungus. The leaves look okay. Before I go to the garden centre, I thought I'd try here in case anyone can give any info.

On Thursday evening at the Wandsworth Common Women’s Institute monthly meeting 7-9 pm there will be a talk on ‘Dabs and DNA in crime detection’ by a former Met Police scene of crime officer. Learn about the reality behind those CSI series. Visitors welcome to try a WI meeting £5 each. Wine and nibbles available.. at the Vestry Hall, 10a Wiseton Road, off Bellevue Rd, SW17.

Up to 50 hot air balloons will be sailing across the skies of central London on the morning of 10th June - weather dependent. They will be launching closer to central this year in Battersea Park, and flying past Houses of Parliament, Tower Bridge and The Tower of London. Worth getting up early for! :)

Having a small extension built and need recommendations for a good honest local builder who does work with a high quality finish on time and in budget.
Thanks for any suggestions.

Dear neighbours,
Is it truly just getting VERY quite on ScoopLoop with hardly any new conversations or is something not working (admins, plz)?

This morning I've seen a headline on BBC about Tesco scrapping BB dates on some of their produce. The rationale behind it is of course to cut food waste on something that is perfectly edible long after that date. I don't shop at Tesco but is a frequent visitor to Lidl and have observed some of the side effects of this BB date removal. Firstly, prices have not dropped on produce that is now without a best before date, however too often once the produce is taken home and opened up multiple items are found to be already rotting. Taking it back to the shop is a chore and if I don't plan a trip soon the produce would properly decompose in 2-3 days.
Packaging has remained plastic with plentiful prints to obscure inspection of produce.
It now seems to me that a brilliant idea (as it seemed) is now a formula to bump up retailer profits.
Maybe shops need to keep BBDs but once those passed loosen up the produce to allow hand selection?
Has anyone else encountered issue or has other suggestions?

I'm looking for some camping equipment for the upcoming bank holiday. Has anyone been once or twice and looking to sell stuff on/hire it out/possibly let us borrow? I don't want to invest in brand new stuff as we'll likely never use it again. Failing that, any recommendations for where I can get a cheapish tent/chairs/other necessities for two?

Does anyone have an old i-link camcorder that is capable of playing back analogue HI8 tapes that I can borrow? I have just discovered that the camcorder that I bought for my old tapes does digital but not analogy HI8 tapes...

Thanks.

My daughter India is baby sitting regularly in the Earlsfield area and has great references. One of her ‘regular’ families has just got a new au pair so she’s not needed anymore so is looking for a couple of new families. She’s a very mature 15yr old who loves kids. She charges £7 an hour up to midnight and £9 after.
Do call me on 07984562150 for more details.

This General Data Protection Regulation rush of compliance has scary side-effects... I'm getting contacted for consent by organisations I have never dealt with and had no clue that they have got my name and contact details. Looks like flood waters are dislodging a lot of rats!!!

Due to imminent building works starting I am about to lose my lovely garden. I want to save some of the plants in plant pots and need more. Does anyone have any large -ish minimum about 15 cm diameter that I can use to transfer plants. Plastic would be best as they are lighter than the ceramic ones. I can collect but would prefer nearish Southfields. Any offers would be gratefully received.
Thanks Sue

If you find that your laptop (PC or Mac) or an all-in-one desktop run slower in this warm weather then you may find that it is not because it is suddenly "running out of steam" but is actually very much "steamed up"! Overheating computers try to cool by revving up cooler fans but if airways are dirty and blocked that will not help and the next step would be to slow down the processor to prevent thermal damage. The result is a slow PC/laptop/macbook/iMac...
The problem is exacerbated by latest computers getting all glue up and stopping average users from cleaning them. Two iMacs felt distinctly hot when touched at the back and when opened up didn't look particularity dirty. However the cooler fins (invisible behind the fan cover) have been heavily soiled and a compressed air blast produced a cloud of filth spewing in all directions! When everything was reassembled the processing speed returned and the computer back felt cool even after another hour of use.
If you have a similar issue then get in touch with your favourite local IT tech and get it cleaned! It is not only software filth that slows down your IT, the old-favourite dirt is still at it too!

I've often been asked if I know a responsive and reasonably priced heating engineer or plumber. As it happens I do - his name is Roye Chapman, a Gas Safe registered heating engineer who can also turn his hand to general plumbing, but who knows all there is to know about boilers. We've known him about 7 years now, since he was recommended to us as the best independent heating engineer in this part of London. To begin with, we wanted a new water main brought in from the street. Then we needed a new boiler and some extra radiators for my loft extension. After that, some re-routing of kitchen pipework, and a new bathroom. The quality of his work, with copper pipes or plastic, is top notch. All very neat and tidy. You can reach him on 07836 280826‬. Keep his number handy. I've had excellent feedback from people I've given his details to, so don't be scared.

I've seen this clip from BBC and found it useful. All businesses are going to be affected by the upcoming new law on data privacy and this might be useful to know. GDPR papers are not an easy reading...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/43921814/gdpr-your-data-protection-questions-answered

Summer is coming and thinking of splashing out on a garden revamp. Any recommendations welcome.

Hello There,

Looking to form a local book club for anyone and everyone! Here is the facebook page for anyone that gives a hoot:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/198048000745256/

Hi Mums and Dads!

I am a local nanny available in the evenings and weekends for baby sitting! I am Ofsted registered and have over 6 years experience :) Available in Wandsworth and surrounding areas.

Please contact me for more information :)

Hello. I am coming up to retirement soon and looking for different things to allocate my free time to. Can anyone recommend things to do during the week and perhaps a few local charities I can volunteer for?

I need to replace the water heater unit in my shower and also a pump for the water system in my house. Can anyone recommend a good plumber for these jobs. Thanks

Hi All,

Thanks to some very kind local food and hospitality businesses, you can now collect our range of super seafood in your neighbourhood. It's only Thursdays 4-7pm currently, but we'll be expanding that soon, and if you're further afield, we offer local delivery by bike or London-wide courier delivery (Wed/Thurs). You need to order by 9pm the previous evening. Check us out at https://londonfinefish.net/shop/

We do live lobster, sashimi-grade tuna and salmon, scallops, caviar, clams, hamachi, crab, oysters, halibut, black cod and much more

Please call the number on the web site if you have any questions https://londonfinefish.net/delivery-collection/

Thanks, Guy :)

LONDON FINE FISH COLLECTION
Local London Collection Points:
Tierra Verde
Thursday: 4 – 7PM
Address: 48 Webb’s Road, London, SW11 6SF

Cleavers Butchers
Thursday: 4 – 7PM
Address: 537 Old York Road, London, SW18 1TG

The Cat’s Back
Thursday: 4 – 7PM
Address: 86-88 Point Pleasant, London SW18 1NN

The Duke’s Head
Thursday: 4 – 7PM
Address: 8 Lower Richmond Rd, London SW15 1JN

The Eclectic Collection
Thursday: 4 – 5PM
Address: 575 Garratt Ln, London SW18 4ST

The Althorp
Thursday: 4 – 7PM
Address: 20 Bellevue Rd, Wandsworth Common, London SW17 7EB

I have looked through my PMs and found several threads that I have gone dead because the other party did not reply but in fact looks that it was me not replying since I had no idea that they did. Having searched my emails I found other notices but not those for "dead" threads.

Hi, can anyone recommend a hairdresser that is good with toddlers? The salon I used to use has sadly closed down.

Does anyone know where we can buy goldfish for an outdoor pond that isn't too far away from South London?

Can anyone recommend a seamstress to take a few pairs of trousers in? Thanks :)

Michael Hindley, who was an MEP for Lancashire for 15 years, will be speaking on ‘Europe: facts and fiction’ at the Wandsworth Common Women’s Institute meeting on Thursdays 5th April, which starts 7pm. We meet at the Vestry Hall, 10a Wiseton Rd, SW17 7EE first Thursday of the month. Try a meeting for just £5. The WI - inspiring women!

We are looking for a local care home (sadly) for an elderly relative with mild dementia. Any recommendations would be gratefully received. Thank you

Despite the news and multiple instances of free upgrade termination, it is still free to get Windows 10 upgrade for Win7, 8 and 8.1 computers. Just go to Windows 10 upgrade page, download the upgrade tool and run it to upgrade the "current computer" if it is properly activated with a Win7, 8, or 8.1 key.
No, it doesn't have to be a computer that has "opted in" for an upgrade before...

Microsoft REALLY wants people to upgrade.

I have two tickets (secret seats at £20- half their actual value) for Gilbert and Sullivan’s Iolanthe at the Collussein for this Saturday 17th March. Will be a great show so grab this bargain!

I would like to find a restaurant suitable for celebrating my daughters 30th birthday. Not a party venue - we’ll be six- love Chez Bruce but would like to go somewhere different this time! Local or in town.
Thanks in advance for any recommendations.

I'm being asked to prepare an audit of software products keys (licenses) for a BSA audit request. Long story but we all know that Microsoft and Adobe take great pains in hiding their product keys on all installed packages, yet it is exactly what I need to assemble. I'm familiar with Recover Keys software but it can't do latest apps with encrypted keys. The company audited did not keep records of what key went on what machine.

Anyone has experience in this?

I've had a survey bad for a flat and there are various bits need looking at. Windows replacing and other bits & bobs etc nothing to external walls.

I have a mirror that I love but unfortunately it fell off the wall this morning and the glass inside has shattered. I was wondering whether anywhere would be able to replace the glass mirror inside the frame? Thank you if you have any recommendations on who to contact.

Something to brighten up an evening? A wine tasting with French and Italian red and white wines will be at the Vestry Hall, 10a Wiseton Rd, SW17. £5 for visitors. Wandsworth Common Women’s Institute meet the first Thursday of every month except August with a lively programme of talks, trips and sociable times for local women

Does anyone know anything about the corner plot at Plough lane in front of Transformer House? I heard the heirs had willed it for public use and there was a covenant to that effect. Yet it has been fenced off and looks as though there is a development being planned.

The plot was a garden for public use we heard, yet it was kept padlocked and now has been appropriated for development. Anyone heard how this has happened?

Looking for an independent business/entrepreneurship advisor with good financial background as well. Someone familiar with small-business buying and selling. Is there such an expert?

Hi, can anyone recommend a removal company/man with a van? I can pack everything myself it'll just be a case of moving the boxes from our current house to the new one. I'll need help lifting boxes and furniture to and from the van.

Never thought that I would come to this but I'm looking for a junk but working computer monitor. It has to be have the 15pin input and be as old as possible. Older than 10-15 years is best. If it is a CRT then even better. Has anyone got one around?

*PILATES**(MAT)
**NEW EVENING CLASSES**A couple of mats left!!

Good evening!

There are a couple of mats left in our evening classes.
Start your Pilates journey with Reclaimbody Pilates and enjoy these Popular classes together with lovely groups of people!

See timetable below:

Evenings at Swaffield School:
Monday: PILATES FOR MEN 20.00-21.00

Tuesday: **New** BEGINNERS 19.15-20.15
Tuesday: MIXED LEVEL 20.20-21.20

Daytime classes on St Ann's Hill (maximum 5 students per class) :
Tuesday: MIXED LEVEL 9.30-10.30
Tuesday: **NEW** BEGINNERS 10.45-11.45 1 Spot available!

Friday: INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED 9.20-10.20
Friday: PILATES FOR LIFE 10.30-11.30- (suitable for the slightly older adult who might be suffering from osteoporosis, Arthritis... or just generally feel a sense of lack in mobility)

Our Monday and Tuesday sessions will run for 6 weeks starting Monday 19th February, with the last session being held Tuesday 27th March.
Priced: £72 (works out at £12 per session)

Our Friday sessions will run for 5 weeks starting 23rd February, with our last session being held 23rd March.
Priced: £60 (£12 per session)

To book your mat, please email Linda, lindsit@hotmail.com

find out more, www.reclaimbodypilates.com

Hope you are enjoying your half term!

Warm wishes

Linda xx

I have a leak coming in from the roof, i think slate tiles have moved in the wind.