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Sainsbury’s Wimbledon gets it in the bag and supports their local community

Sainsbury’s Wimbledon has presented its local 19th Wimbledon Scout Group with a Community Grant for £500.00This will help to support towards the rebuilding the scout hall. The Sainsbury’s Community Grant scheme, helping charitable groups in the local community, is funded by sales of ‘Bags for Life’.  So for customers at Sainsbury’s Wimbledon buying a ‘Bag for Life’, this means that they are not only doing great things for the environment, but are also making a contribution to their local community.  Sainsbury’s Wimbledon Store Manager, Denis Young, said: “Our store is at the heart of the local community and it is important that we can do as much as we can to support it.  When we heard about 19th Wimbledon Scout Group, we were really pleased to be able to help out.”Last year alone the Community Grants scheme provided £135k worth of donations, nominated by store managers and colleagues from stores nation wide.

Sean Smith ● 5014d0 Comments ● 5014d

baby sitter available

Hi,I am looking for baby sitter job/house cleaning job,if you  need any help plz let me know.My contact number is 07424599833.Thank you.

Ameeda Karamat ● 5018d0 Comments ● 5018d

Donate Blood in Wimbledon

Save a Life for Your New Year’s ResolutionPeople from Wimbledon are being asked to consider saving a life or three for their New Year’s resolution by giving blood in 2013.As the festive cheer leaves us and people ponder how to make the New Year better than the last, NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is challenging people to spare an hour of their time to donate blood.The New Year’s resolution message comes at a time when there a need to recruit new donors after a dramatic decline in the number of younger donors signing up in 2012. NHSBT aims to recruit 100,000 new donors in 100 days to counteract this drop and protect future blood stocks. With blood donation sessions available for people to book an appointment throughout 2013, it is important that people from Wimbledon help to maintain stocks as hospital demand for blood remains high at the start of the year.  John Canning NHSBT’s lead donor relations manager for the South East said: “New Year’s resolutions have become a bit cliché over the past few years as people always set themselves up for big challenges they are unable to complete. Our challenge is a simple one plus we can guarantee donors a warm welcome, a hot cup of tea and a biscuit to help boost their sense of achievement not to mention the satisfaction of knowing that they are helping sick and injured people in local hospitals with each and every donation they make.” For those keen to take up the challenge, they can do so at one of the following donor sessions:Upcoming local sessions:Wimbledon, Sacred Heart PresbyteryEdge Hill Wimbledon SW19 4LUMonday 14th January17:00 - 20:00Thursday 17th January17:00 - 20:00 Raynes Park, Dundonald Church 577 Kingston Road Raynes Park SW20 8SATuesday 8th January14:00 - 16:30 & 17:30 - 20:00Anyone aged between 17-65, weighing more than 50 kg (7 stone 12lbs) and in general good health could potentially start saving lives by becoming a blood donor. There is no upper age limit for donors who have donated in the last two years.For more information or to book an appointment, call 0300 123 23 23 or visit www.blood.co.uk

Alpana Patel ● 5022d0 Comments ● 5022d

Good local solicitor?

Can anyone recommend a good local solicitor for the conveyancing (sale) of a flat?

Charles Lawrence ● 5069d2 Comments ● 5034d

Unique charity '12hour Spinning Marathon' challenge

On Saturday 24th November 2012 we are holding a unique 12hour Spinning Marathon event, inviting teams of 4-6 people to take on this relay challenge to raise money for Starfish Greathearts Foundation. The event will be held locally at Pedal Studio in Wimbledon, and so we are calling upon local businesses, shops and residents to join us by forming a team in this memorable challenge.Starfish Greathearts Foundation is an international development charity supporting over 25,000 children who have been orphaned or made vulnerable by HIV/AIDS in southern Africa.Date: Saturday 24th November 2012Time: 8am-8pmPlace: Pedal Studio, WimbledonFor more details and to sign up please visit our website - http://www.starfishcharity.org/general-content.aspx?id_Content=964Thanks and hope to see some of you there!

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New Brass Band forming in SW15

Dear Musicians and Budding Musicians,We're starting up a new, traditional British Brass Band in SW15, which will be led by professional musicians and will be accessible for people of all ages and musical experience (or none!)We plan to rehearse in Putney on Wednesday evenings. Coaching can be provided for learner and progressing players and we have a stock of instruments too.We are certainly looking also to recruit experienced players to form the core of the band and we're seeking people who used to play (doesn't matter how many years ago) and who could be tempted to make a musical comeback :-)We aim to build our band into a valuable community resource, capable of supporting local churches, schools and other organisations, and available to assist at Civic events etc.If we can be permitted to blow our own trumpet for a minute (excuse the pun), we've helped establish new community bands like this in other parts of the capital and it continues to be a wonderful experience for all involved. Our new Putney Band would be part of our wider brass banding network and players would be able to join in Massed Bands central events with approx 100 musicians from the rest of our London network.If a bit more background on brass banding is needed, we play cornets (trumpet), flugelhorn, tenor horns, baritone horns, trombones, euphoniums, tubas (basses) and percussion (inc drum kit). If you already play another instrument, the transition to brass can be achieved quite fast with some help and guidance.If you are interested, or if you know someone who might be, please take a look at our website at www.fourhillsmusic.co.uk or send me an email on martyn@fourhillsltd.com or call me on 020.8366.0657 to discuss further.Thanks for reading and please help us bring the inspiring sound of brass banding to the streets of SW15.MartynMartyn Stogden BA (Hons) Music & LitDirector - NLB Brass Band NetworkFour Hills Music020.8366.0657martyn@fourhillsltd.com

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Merton Council's proposed new dog control orders

Merton Council are currently consulting residents via an online survey available through their website on proposed new dog control orders, this consultation finishes on the 2nd November so be quick. These new orders include; Dogs to be kept on a lead at all times in small areas of public land and open spaces of less than half a hectare- this is about the size of a football pitch. Also all dogs must be put on a lead when directed by an authorised officer?. They  also want want to restrict the number of dogs walked by anyone person to four dogs. These bye-laws are to address the problem of dangerous and out of control dogs in the borough apparently. If anyone is interested there is an online petition running at the moment to object to these proposals. We think that anyone who lives, studies or works in Merton should be able to enjoy all the boroughs open spaces in return for responsible dog ownership.Once again the responsible dog owners and walkers will be targeted as we are the ones who control our dogs and clean up after them.  We would like  Merton to reconsider these proposals and extend the number of dogs walked to six also a proper licensing system and code of conduct should be introduced. If you would like to sign this petition here is the linkhttp://petitions.merton.gov.uk/epetition_core/community/petition/43Thank you

Therese Fullerton ● 5078d0 Comments ● 5078d

The Paralympic Torch comes to Wimbledon

• Sainsbury’s Wimbledon customers will have the chance to see the Paralympic Torch on Thursday 18th October between 9:30am and 11:30am • On the day, customers were able to hold and take photos of the Torch• The Torch is now on a special 400 Sainsbury’s store tour, from Monday 24th September to Thursday 1st NovemberFollowing the success of the London 2012 Paralympic Torch Relay, Sainsbury’s Wimbledon customers will have the chance to see the Paralympic Torch as it goes on a special tour across the UK. The Sainsbury’s Paralympic Torch Experience will see the Paralympic Torch travel to 400 Sainsbury’s stores across the country.  The Torch’s epic journey will begin at Sainsbury’s Bradford Upon-Avon and ends at the retailer’s Lampeter store on Thursday 1st November.The Torch is one of 620 Torches used in the 24 hour Relay which took place from Stoke Mandeville in Aylesbury, the home of the Paralympic Movement, to the Olympic Park in Stratford, London on Tuesday 28th to Wednesday 29th August. 101 stores from other areas across the country previously saw the Torch ahead of and during the Games and now the retailer, and first ever Paralympic Games-only sponsor, is extending it to the rest of the country.   The Torch will be at the store between 9:30am and 11:30am. Sainsbury’s is the first ever sole sponsor of the Paralympic Games, which took place from 29th August to 9th September, and the only retailer which gave people across the UK the chance to see the Torch.  Sainsbury’s Wimbledon Store Manager Denis Young added: “We’ve really enjoyed playing our part in raising awareness of the London 2012 Paralympic Games in Wimbledon. For our customers, it’s a once in a lifetime chance for them to see the Torch and feel the buzz of the Paralympic Games, which we’re proud to have sponsored.”

Sean Smith ● 5079d0 Comments ● 5079d

Video or film footage or Stills of Phipps Bridge Estate & Area - 1980's- 90's

Pulse Films are currently producing a documentary about someone who grew up on Phipps Bridge and we're really trying to track down some video or film footage or photographs of the area during the 1980's - early 1990's.   Can you help? Do you have your own old home video? or know someone who does? or some photo's maybe?  or do you remember seeing it used as a location in a film or on TV?   Or do you remember the estate being in the news for any reason? If so any guide towards dates, time, channel  -   Any help or suggestions at all - would be greatly appreciated.Please contact me at Pulse Films - jo.stones@pulsefilms.co.ukBest WishesJo Stones

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Donate food at Sainsbury’s Wimbledon and help fight food poverty in the UK this October.

Sainsbury’s taking part in the second-annual ‘Million Meal Appeal’ on 6th and 7th October in partnership with FareShare Sainsbury’s Wimbledon colleagues are encouraging residents to help tackle food poverty this October by taking part in a nationwide food-drive run by Sainsbury’s and FareShare, the national charity tackling hunger across the UK. The second annual Million Meal Appeal takes place on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th October and will benefit more than 700 charities and projects across the UK.Last year’s ‘Million Meal Appeal’, which took place on Saturday 26th November, was a huge success and involved 600 Sainsbury’s stores including Wimbledon. Thanks to customers’ generosity, together with Sainsbury’s pledge to match donations, FareShare could deliver food for over 1.2 million meals to 700 charities and community projects it supports. Wimbledon residents’ contribution was significant, with enough food collected at the retailer’s Sainsbury’s Wimbledon to provide 2000 meals to charities across the UK .This year’s appeal will see over 900 stores involved in the two-day food-drive to help 720 charities and community projects which FareShare supports. Customers will again be able to choose to donate an item from the Million Meal Appeal shopping list which consists of long-life products including tinned goods, dried pasta, pasta sauce, rice, tea and instant coffee. The items are purchased as normal and then placed in the collection box after checkout. Customers shopping on Sainsbury’s Online can also choose to make a £1 donation between 3rd and 9th October.Sainsbury’s Community Affairs Manager Andy White said: “We had such an overwhelming response from our customers to last year’s initiative and we’re excited to be working with FareShare on the second ‘Million Meal Appeal’.  The total of 1.2 million meals donated in 2011 would be enough to feed a sold-out London Olympic stadium 15 times! We hope from this year’s campaign that we can further raise the awareness of food poverty in the UK and support those charities and projects that need our help”.Assisting in the food drive will be local volunteers who are currently being recruited by FareShare. Potential volunteers are encouraged to visit www.fareshare.org.uk with their family and friends to register. Participants will be able to choose their preferred Sainsbury’s store to volunteer at and have the choice of a morning or afternoon shift.  Lindsay Boswell, CEO, FareShare, added: “The Million Meal Appeal has come at a crucial time. Around 5.8 million people live in deep poverty in the UK, meaning they struggle to afford everyday essentials like food. I hope many Sainsbury’s Wimbledon customers can support the Appeal and help us to provide even more food to the charities and community projects we support across the country”.

Sean Smith ● 5100d0 Comments ● 5100d

What was going on near Tibbett's Corner last night?

At 2.45 am (Sunday morning) a bike (small) roared past our flats, skidded, came back and did it again.  On the 12th time I was about to phone the police, couldn't see through trees what was happening, but could hear shouting, then a siren sounded close by and shortly afterwards, a helicopter passed overhead twice.  Anyone know what was going on?

Jacqui Murray ● 5102d1 Comments ● 5102d

i phonet theft!!!

Tandem Centre is in  Colliers Wood not Wimbledon.

Jenny Grimsdell ● 5104d1 Comments ● 5103d

Parking tickets - don't pay - appeal

"Merton Chamber of Commerce chairman Andrew Wakefield was surprised to receive a parking ticket outside his house in Wimbledon."I was always surprised to get a parking ticket, in Wimbledon or anywhere else, until I realised it's a big con.I made a decision back in 2004 NEVER to pay a PCN (penalty charge notice) And I never have.  I've made about 15 appeals to PATAS and I have won every single appeal, except one, and I would have taken that to judicial review (and won) but I just don't have the time. So my message is: don't pay, appeal.  You have to make the first appeal to the council, which is a waste of time because they will ALWAYS send you a Notice of Rejection. Then you appeal to PATAS. PATAS are not independent, they are funded by parking ticket money, but there is some attempt at impartiality.  They are qualified solicitors at least.  It's not the money, it's the principle. And if they want to take my £120 penalty charge (always lawfully) they are going to have to spent thousands to get it. If everyone did the same the system would collapse.  Reply if you have PCNs and don't have time to appeal them. I'm .... nah, council might be monitoring this site.

Kate Walsh ● 5188d1 Comments ● 5104d

Closure of Walk-in centre at St George's

I just wondered if anyone had any information about this. I was surprised when I took an elderly gentleman with visual impairment to the centre last week (something I've done several times over the last couple of years) to find that the walk-in centre has been amalgamated into A&E and the building has a new function; pre-operative care, if memory serves me correctly. I don't remember seeing anything about it anywhere.I wasn't impressed with the system and wondered how recent this change is.

Anne Horsburgh ● 5104d0 Comments ● 5104d

Where can you sell videos?

Does anyone know where you can sell videos of films in Wimbledon or Putney?  We've got about 80 to get rid of.  Would love any advice.

Jacqui Murray ● 5109d0 Comments ● 5109d

FURNITURE FOR ARCHITECTS

I have recently had to close my deceased husband's architectural practice and there is quite a lot of stuff that I don't just want to dump, I would much rather that it was used if anyone wants it.  Here is a list, please contact me if there is anything that you want - you would, of course, have to collect.  We are on the boarders of Hammersmith/Chiswick.3 x Desk with three drawers3 x Drawing boards (on stands)5 x Wooden drawing boards6 x A1 Plan chests 3 x 2-drawer filing cabinets1 x 3 drawer filing cabinetBlack Remploy shelving, varying depths and heights30 approx. x Nomid metal drawing hangers with wall fixingsI can send you photos if any of these items.

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Ball/street hockey for children 5 years+ (boys&girls)

West London Ball Hockey Club presents this exiting new sport to the local community of Ealing.  "something different"  "Important:  We play with trainers not roller blades"Our Children programme costs £18 per-child for the whole term(10 weeks)or £3 per-session.  New term starts on the 15 of September 2012 from 09:45am - 10:45am, Saturday mornings. Equipment provided.  Coaching followed by a game. End of term prizes awarded.Location: "Elthorne Sports Centre. Westlea Road, off Boston Road,   Hanwell W7 2AD".This sport is hugely famous in Canada, Czech and Slovak. Our Values are; Respect, Sportsmanship, Considering others, Affordable, Family friendly, Fun.  These values resonate in our children's programme.We are affiliated with UK Dek (Ball) hockey association (UKDHA). & International street/ball hockey federation (ISBHF). "One of our Aim is to Celebrates multiculturalism by introducing children (boys/girls age 5-14 year) to this fast & active sport which is good for fitness and health.To learn more about our aims, prizes for the children, and how do we ensure safe and fun environment for children.Please contact: Nicky Rae on 07906 638 612, OREmail: westlondonballhockeyclub@hotmail.co.uk for further details (you can also request e-brochure).Website:  www.londonballhockey.co.uk

Waseem Nayyer ● 5115d0 Comments ● 5115d

Free Local Socialising Event

The community sharing organisation I work for - www.streetbank.com - is organising a night of socialising and swishing (item swapping) in Hammersmith on Thursday 20th September.It's FREE and set to be rather fun by the looks of things.All info here including registration for your free ticket:http://streetbanklive.eventbrite.com/Looking forward to seeing you there!Tess

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ITV1 series needs storage customers

TV production company Twofour (The Hotel Inspector and Cornwall with Caroline Quentin) are looking for people with belongings in self-storage for a major new ITV1 daytime series.With a clutter-busting format along the lines of ‘The Life Laundry’ and ‘Cash in the Attic’ the series will feature couples, families and friends who have had their items in self-storage for some time and who are now willing to send some of their hidden treasures to auction.We are looking for:- Couples/families with items in storage that are no longer needed- Individuals who store belongings that are not welcome in the house- Long-standing collectors with no space left in their home- Or people who just can’t let go of their stuff because it has sentimental value and currently doesn’t have a place in the homeUltimately you need to be willing to “Skip it”, “Sell it” or “Keep it”.Perhaps your partner, family or friends are nagging you to look at your storage situation! If this sounds like you, or you know someone who fits the bill, then please contact us – we might be able to turn your possessions into hard cash.Email via storageshow@twofour.co.uk

Sheryl Bawden ● 5121d0 Comments ● 5121d

Assaults on the Tube and sentencing

These 2 have probably being doing this and similiar thefts/robberies for years. Their families must be aware of their activities and, in not reporting them, are complicit in their crimes. They have no value in our society and will be unemployable throught their lives. Law abiding citizens carry those like this, who prey on society.

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