Hello, I need those jobs done soon.
Any recommendations? thanks!

Has anyone used a chimney sweep recently who they feel they can recommend. many thanks.

I’m going to a conference in Bucharest for a week in April. I’ll have some free time, and wondered if anyone can recommend some things I can do when I’m there. I don’t have to worry about eating out, as the trip includes meals, but places to visit would be appreciated. Thanks

Needed for family photographic project (as in photo). I have the projector, but not the tray. Happy to pick up from you at your convenience. Can borrow or take it off your hands!

Hi all, could you take the time to sign this petition please?

There have been 4 incidents outside Chestnut Grove since last Spetember, and hopefully signing this will lead to safety improvements for our children :

https://www.change.org/p/support-urgent-action-to-prevent-traffic-accidents-outside-chestnut-grove-school?recruiter=608816969&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink&utm_campaign=share_petition&utm_term=autopublish

Best wishes, Ian.

February's early meeting!


To avoid clashing with Valentine's Day, we're having our meeting a week early this month, on Wednesday 7th. We've got an exciting craft activity- we'll be learning how to make paper cut cards, led by Sewical Circle. ... at

Holy Trinity Church
Tooting
London, SW17 7RH

Any enquiries go to Twitter group or www.facebook.com/TootingWI

We've had a leak from our bathroom sink into the kitchen downstairs. Need someone to investigate and fix. Any recommendations?

I have stripped all the floors in my house over the years but would like to re -strip one of them. I am unable to do it myself at the moment and was wondering if anyone could recommend an individual or firm. Many thanks.

Our conservatory roof has a leak in one corner. I suspect the problem lies with a section of lead. Does anyone know of anyone who specialises in this type of work. I have been told its not a huge job. Thanks.

Hello,

Could anyone recommend a salon for a full head of colour? I'm in Tooting Broadway but am happy to go to the surrounding areas. I went to a salon in Tooting 2 year's ago and they really mucked up my hair. I haven't been to a salon since so any advice would be appreciated. Thanks

Open fires, stoves & projects - I can sweep and offer advice on all chimney related matters.

Ian at TootSweep https://tootsweep.com sweep@tootsweep.com 07421385091

I would to have some of my windows replaced/refurbished. They're wooden sash windows and would need like for like replacement. Any recommendations out there?

Tooting WI first craft club of the new year will be this Tuesday, the 23rd January. They have booked the Wine Room at the Trafalgar Arms, Tooting High Street from 7.30 onwards.

They welcome any ladies who enjoy some craft and some chat, and have a group of knitters, crocheters and sewers who are always happy to share skills and tips, so it's a great opportunity to try your hand at something new!

Any enquiries please contact them direct as I have reposted this from info I have received.

I am a reliable, honest, painter, decorator and plasterer, based in Wandsworth area.

I can provide free quotations. My contact details: 07738474310

Geo.

Hi all, I am a newby here and would like to introduce myself.

I am a professional, reliable and friendly local Chimney Sweep, I use clean dustsheets and a high-efficiency vacuum to ensure that sweeping is mess and dust-free. I recommend that chimneys are swept annually, or twice a year if you are using them often. Woodstoves, multifuel stoves and gas fires need sweeping annually. See www.tootsweep.com for my contact details.

Regards, Ian at TootSweep.

There is a handyperson service where several 'jobs' are free of charge as organised by Age UK -and you can get more information here -
www.ageuk.org.uk/wandsworth/our-services/handyperson-service/

Hi everyone, I’ve just had what I consider to be a rather high quote for renewal of my British Gas boiler service. Every year an engineer comes and spends about ten minutes doing the service. Can anyone recommend a local service engineer?

Does anyone know what happened with G and G timber, off Tooting Broadway? The yard has been closed and locked since before Christmas. Their phone number is not answered. There is no notice on the gates and their web site seems unmaintained. However, the vehicles and building supplies are still visible in the yard. It's a shame - it was my favourite local wood yard, with a good stock of timber and helpful staff.

Hi, is anyone getting rid of it? Mine has just broken down. Many thanks!

Book Group
Date: 17th January
Time: 19:30
Location: Trafalgar Arms

This month we're reading See What I Have Done by Sarah Schmidt.
In this riveting debut novel, Sarah Schmidt recasts one of the most fascinating murder cases of all time into an intimate story of a volatile household and a family devoid of love.

New people are always welcome to join. Just bring yourself, the book and an opinion!

-I am reposting from info received -if you are interested in the Womens Institute then go to their site on Twitter

I'm looking for a recommendation for a washing machine repair person please. My machine has started making a strange loud whining noise when rinsing/spinning. I think it might possibly be the brushes but really not sure. Need an honest, reasonable and reliable person to come and take a look and advise on repair. Thanks and Happy New Year to you all!

Looking to remove wall between hall and sitting room in late January.Require a good, reliable builder. The property is in Fulham.
Thanks as always for the neighbourhoods help!

I need to convert an Emperor (7ft) head board into two head boards. Can anyone recommend someone to do such a thing!
Many thanks

I have just had my chimney swept by Ian at Toots Sweep, really great service, lovely guy. Cant recommend highly enough.He is very helpful, informative - GREAT local business. Get your chimney swept NOW Before Santa gets stuck! Call Ian 07421 385091

Can anyone recommend a good plumber to fix a broken toilet

Thanks

Hi All,
I'm wondering if there are any photography classes, clubs or groups that are local and not too expensive? I'm an amateur photographer and enjoy taking photos of wildlife and landscapes but am self-taught and could do with increasing my skills.
Many Thanks.

This is a long shot but I'm looking for a Garmin ANT USB 1 stick. It’s an old model that's been discontinued. It looks similar to this:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Garmin-USB-ANT-Stick-Forerunner/dp/B000UO9KSY

If you miraculously have one, I'd be more than happy to pay for it - make me an offer! Thanks.

I would like to send some money to a relative abroad. Any suggestions on best way to do it. I know it can be expensive if I did it through somewhere like Western Union so any suggestions appreciated.

Looking for a flat relatively near train or tube station in Tooting, Balham, Streatham, Croydon area to rent for 4 weeks. Need either a room with 2 separate beds or 2 separate rooms with access to kitchen and bathroom. If anyone has anywhere suitable or know where I could find something, please let me know. Thanks

Hi I would like to recommend my fab cleaner Mary
She is looking for a few extra hours home/office/shops
Mary has cleaned for me for over 4 years

Give her s call on 07963 030016

Chris

There was a lot in the news about Cross Rail about a year ago, it now seems to have gone very quiet. Any ideas about what is going to happen. When the new flats in Colliers Wood and at Plough Lane are available the underground will become so much more crowded. At the moment my daughter leaves for work at 6.30am just so she can get a seat. Any later it’s impossible. Planners obviously have no regard for transport or infrastructure.

Hello I need this to find out the wood posts behind the plaster to hang a rather heavy headboard..
I f you think you could spare one I can return the same day.
Many thanks in anticipation!

Pink smeg fridge for sale
Has a broken salad box
One door tray missing
Also it has a new ice box door but where it attaches its broken it is fixable

£100

Did anyone go out and see the London to Brighton Veteran car run today? It was brilliant and as the route changed, passed right next to where I live! I would definitely recommend it for next year if you've never seen it.

Does anyone know what is happening with the old Brown and Root building in Colliers Wood? Since it had been refurbished and clad with glass(?) is still seems to be empty.

In Tooting Bec today, a man knocked at my door claiming to represent TOTO Energy. His ID (no photo) looked maybe home-made, but he carried literature from the company. The pitch seemed to be an offer to install a Smart energy meter for free. The company have a web site, which looks legit. When I told him I would request a smart meter from my own energy supplier, he proffered a tablet computer showing a gov.uk government web site as proof that I had requested a smart meter five years ago (I have not) and my current energy supplier had ignored my request. He talked fast and was impatient when I asked to see his ID and did not respond to his pitch. He did not identify this as an attempt to persuade me to switch energy supplier to Toto, although that is clearly what it was. His pitch was that they would install a smart meter for free. Which may be true, but I believe all energy suppliers are required to do that anyway.

So, be aware if this company knock on your door, their offer is not what it seems. I have complained to Wandsworth Council about door to door soliciting before, but at that time it was permitted by law, may still be, and there was nothing they could do to stop it. My objection is mostly how companies and charities treat their employees, often failing to comply with minimum wage laws and making promises of rewards that will never be fulfilled.

My mother-in-law's upright vacuum cleaner has packed up. She is currently in hospital and I'd like to get a replacement for her before she comes home. I don't suppose anyone has an old/spare one up for grabs. I know she would be extremely grateful. I'd be happy to make a small donation the the charity of your choice, in return. I'm able to collect at your convenience.

I think i saw somewhere about wrapping a crossover bandage on your dogs to calm them down when fireworks are going off. Has anyone else seen this? It is a load of rubbish? Or did i just dream up the whole thing and actually going mad? Thanks in advance.

The age old problem! Can anyone recommend an honest and competent builder/plumber?

Hello neighbours!

Can any of you recommend a builder to remove a chimney breast in my bedroom and to follow engineers drawings to support the chimney stack in the loft? They would also need to make good the wall where the breast is removed inc the skirting board and coving.

Ideally I'm looking for someone local to Tooting.

Thanks, Diana

Can anyone recommend a restaurant or hotel for Xmas day lunch? We fancy doing something different this year and feel it would be nice to have Xmas away from home.

Does or has anyone used a domestic water softener? I am considering installing one to combat the effects of our hard water on appliances etc. Does anyone have advice or experience?

Evenin All,
We have recently moved to the area and are looking for a brilliant and reliable cleaner. Does anyone have any recommendations? Thanks in advance. Lauren

I can rely on Shahid Rafik of computersols.com to solve my computer problems, promptly and as cheaply as possible. He's the first person I call, always arrives asap, and never makes me feel I've wasted his valuable time, however soluble and simple the problem turns out to be. Keeps me at the keyboard and online. Thank you, Shahid.

Does anyone have a good idea to deter irresponsible dog owners from dumping their little black bags of dog mess on our street?
Seems like a good subject for my first post on Scooploop - but it's very serious!