Is there any recommendations for a ramp specialist?

"A surgery that was placed under special measures where locals feared closure will be allowed to stay open under new management.

Balham residents feared for the future of Trinity Medical Centre, which has more than 8,000 patients on its books, following a Care Quality Commission (CQC) report."

https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/balham-gp-surgery-saved-from-closure/

A mental health charity has opened a new shop in Balham High Road.

The new Mind charity shop offers a range of stylish clothing, vintage must-haves and bric-a-brac bargains.

https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/mind-charity-opens-new-shop-in-balham/

Saw this article earlier & thought it was worth a share. Will be looking out for some of these on my next walk out

https://www.mylondon.news/news/zone-1-news/rude-street-names-in-london-18322076

If you can share any items from the list - please bring any donations to the Holy Spirit Church on Narbonne Avenue on Saturday 22 of May between 10-14.

The Easter Unlocked Holiday Activity and Food programme launches next week.
The programme will ensure children on free school meals can enjoy fun and educational activities as well as a free lunch each day from April 5-18. Easter Unlocked is run by the council with funding from the Government.

Children aged from four to 19 (up to 25 for young people with SEND), can chose from a list of activities including sport, drama, cooking, dance and arts. Activities are being run in youth clubs and venues across the borough.

Due to Covid-19, spaces on activities are limited to ensure social distancing guidelines can be followed. Bookings are on a first come basis.

Visit the council’s Thrive website for more details of Easter Unlocked and how to apply.

https://thrive.wandsworth.gov.uk/kb5/wandsworth/fsd/service.page?id=pXVTmZY9Vzg

Hi! I have just found this message on another forum and I though it's a good idea to share it here!
Nightingale Police have posted this tweet on their Twitter account regarding the recent reported increase in pickpocketing in the Balham area:
`We have had an increase in reports of Pickpocketing Mobile phones in and around the Balham Area. These individuals seem to be targeting Females with buggies. Please stay alert and if you see something suspicious please call 101 or 999.

As a result of this we will be patrolling this area even more frequently than we normally do, Both in uniform and non- Uniform.`

Hi, I've just set my new cooking group, everyone is welcome to join!

https://www.scooploop.com/groups/whats-cooking

I cannot open my bonnet and battery is flat . Seems the pull handle does nothing inside the car as though cable has detached . I tried going through wheel arch to access it there cannot locate it Help please Trying to sell the Car £400 In BALHAM SW12
07821920430 Chris

I run a very small limited company and need somebody to the accounts for me.
My accounts are very simple, I only issue one invoice per month, but I think I'm too small for my current firm to be bothered with!

Riverside Radio is developing a documentary to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the bombing of Balham Station during the Blitz on 14th October 1940.

66 lives were lost.

Do you or anyone you know have relatives who survived the bomb or witnessed the aftermath? We're really keen to speak to you!

Please email balhambomb@riversideradio.com

I love the idea with cigarette hole #21 :)
https://www.boredpanda.com/creative-ways-people-protect-corona-virus/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organic

As Nightingale councillors, we will be doing all we can to safely contact elderly and vulnerable residents where we can to see if we can help them with shopping etc.

And you can all do the same in your road. Just use the note attached here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1L_8GoI1zQ572fBZtElFfQZI9vNEwK7Rf/view

The latest update from Wandsworth Council is here:

https://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/coronavirus

Cllrs Sarah McDermott, Ian Hart and Richard Field

‪Attention! Phone mast application Nightingale Lane. 2020/0437. If you object to increased height & more cabinets on edge of #Wandsworth Common and conservation area please notify Wandsworth.gov.uk/planning ‬

Does any one know how I can delete my mobile phone number from Amazon account. I got a whopping bill for nearly £100 from EE Some one has hacked into my Amazon account and racked up call charges that I certainly did not make. Have googled but simply cannot work out how to remove. I am not the only one this has happened to, so be aware. Many thanks

I thought some one was interested in buying an item I was selling and they have messed me around all week.

Needless to say they have not been in contact and the item remains unsold

Jaggard Way planning application (2018/5413) for 4 blocks of 4 storeys each for 72 homes and commercial space underneath next to Wandsworth Common station was rejected last night (27 November) at the Wandsworth Council planning applications committee.

I spoke on behalf of the very many objectors – residents, businesses and amenity societies – who have been patient and consistent in their opposition over several years. This is good news for local people and small light industrial businesses as well as preserving the distinctiveness of this beautiful corner of Wandsworth Common.

Please sign the petition!

https://www.crowdjustice.com/case/rethink-canada-water-masterplan/

Finally! A day I don't need to explain myself why I'm wearing my legging all day long ;)
https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-legging-day-october-18/

https://www.londonnewsonline.co.uk/environment-fears-for-residents-over-housing-plans-for-53-acre-site-by-southwark-council/

My new group for all mums is live now! We'll be talking all maternity stuff - from pregnancy issues to problems with teenagers :)

Everyone interested - please join!

https://www.scooploop.com/groups/super-mums/?refgroup=j2R

Hi there. Can anyone recommend a GCSE maths tutor please, particularly one who has experience working with children with learning difficulties. Thank you!

Can can anyone recommend a reliable and reasonably priced plasterer for a job in Balham? It's only two walls so hopefully just a days' work, although I'm thinking about additional areas in the near future.
Many thanks
Gaynor

The planning application for housing and commercial development on Jaggard Way, adj Wandsworth Common station will NOT be going to the July 25 Planning Applications Committee 2018/5413

If you haven't put in your views, there are still opportunities 2018/5313 or contact cllr.s.mcdermott@wandsworth.gov.uk or cllr.i.hart@wandsworth.gov.uk

‪Jaggard Way planning hearing now set for Thursday 25 JULY.

Submit your views: bit.ly/planningapplicationjaggardway and bit.ly/viewandobjectapplication.

Cllrs McDermott and Hart will be representing residents.‬

Does any one have any suggestions regarding either a charity or volunteer service who could help with my very overgrown garden. I am in my 60's and suffer from severe arthritis and physically unable to do any manual work. As I am on benefit I cant afford the services of a gardener, and my (social) landlord wont help

There is a planning application for 158-160 Balham High Road (corner of Ramsden Road). I think this would be an appallingly ugly building and would be damaging to the town centre. If you agree I hope you will object. You can see the plans and comment at www.wandsworth.gov.uk/planning : application no. 2019/0736. Comments should be made by 15th May.

Hi, I work in marketing and would love to start networking professionally. Does anyone know if there are any good groups that meet regularly for this sort of thing, for professional advertisers/marketers? Something friendly and welcoming preferable, as this will be my first time. Thanks!!

Bright and airy middle floor 3 bedroom flat to let .
Fully furnished Habitat
Large glass dining table , 4 seater sofa.
Fully fitted Separate kitchen
Large f/f built in micro wave gas Hob, new washing machine.
Large double facing part of back garden (no access I’m afraid).
2 more bedrooms towards back of house bathroom in the middle
£1490 pm
6 weeks deposit
No Pets
No DHSS
No student
Ideal a couple or 3 sharers
Available 14th May
SW165RY
Station Streatham Common 4-5 minutes walk direct to Victoria also Shepherds Bush .
Balham 1 stop for underground

HI all - can anybody recommend a mobile hairdresser who would come to Balham please? I'm on crutches for the next few months and my hair is driving me mad!

The hearing of the planning application for the building of 4 x 4 story blocks for 72 homes with commercial units at ground level has been postponed from 25 April.

Officers are in discussion with the applicant to try to reach an agreement that the maximum reasonable amount of affordable housing would be provided. Consequently the Council’s independent financial viability consultant has requested additional information from the applicant.

The application is due to be heard on 21 May or 26 June. We will keep you posted.

In the meantime, if you have not yet submitted your views, you can still do this right up to the date of the hearing:
bit.ly/viewandobjectapplication
bit.ly/planningapplicationjaggardway

Cllr Sarah McDermott and Cllr Ian Hart (Nightingale councillors)

The launch of Place of Welcome is happening on Wednesday 27 March 10 am till 12 noon at St Mary's Church, Balham High Road SW12 9BS (just south of Balham train and tube station). Then it will be open every Wednesday every week at the same time.

Place of Welcome is a safe and welcoming place where you will find friendship, someone to talk to, someone who will listen to you and a cup of coffee.

If you are elderly or a mum with a small child or new to the area or just want to have a breather from a busy day, do come along, drop in for a coffee and have a chat. Open to everyone!

More information at placesofwelcome.org.uk or christopher.serbutt@btinternet.com

I am looking for a relaxed art class where primary aged kids can play with paint etc. in Balham if anyone knows of one?

Hi my Answerphone and landline is playing up!.
As I’m retired now I need landline for doctors and hospital messages please
Can travel to collect
Thank you

Hi my car does have a relatively new Battery but
It hasn’t been driven for a while as I was abroad .
Breakdown service got it going and was left to run for 30minutes. 2 weeks ago :- today it’s dead!. Zilch!.
So does anyone have a Battery Charger I could trickle charge mine at home please :- a loan
Thanks in advance G

Ie:- change small consumer unit .
Hardware 3 smoke alarms, with battery back up.
Rewrite 1 single socket.
Add 4 PIR switches to control lighting.
Replace 5 bell push and handsets
And a few other bits
Job in SW161RG
Please
ASAP

Entrance hallway high ceilings -3 doors
Plus upstairs and 3 more doors
Plus bannisters all skirting boards
1 large double casement window

Various electrical work to be done SW161RG
Replace 5 handset + bell push.
Change light switches to PIR if possible
Change consumer unit landlord all in communal hallway

Hello - could anybody recommend a company who may be able to check my guttering and do some re-pointing around my bedroom window where I have some damp coming in. I've been told by a company it requires scaffolding but feel unsure about this as it is only the first floor.

Hello, hoping to get some advice! My neighbours have decided to invest in some very noisy and annoying wind chimes and I'm not sure how to deal with this situation. The sound is so annoying, especially at night. Completely understand that they are entitled to have whatever they like in their garden as it's their property, but is there anything I can do about the noise? How should I broach the subject?