Questions, Help, Advice - Forum - Alexandra Park Neighbours2024-03-28T13:01:19Zhttps://alexandraparkneighbours.org.uk/forum/feed/category/Questions%252C%2B%2BHelp%252C%2B%2BAdviceDriving instructor recommendation wantedhttps://alexandraparkneighbours.org.uk/forum/driving-instructor-recommendation-wanted2024-01-07T20:56:27.000Z2024-01-07T20:56:27.000ZSusie Holdenhttps://alexandraparkneighbours.org.uk/members/SusieHolden<div><p>My son (18) would like to learn to drive over the next few months, and I wondered if anyone had a driving instructor they could recommend. Many thanks!</p></div>Plumber for full refurbishmenthttps://alexandraparkneighbours.org.uk/forum/plumber-for-full-refurbishment2023-10-05T19:17:51.000Z2023-10-05T19:17:51.000ZDebra Thompsonhttps://alexandraparkneighbours.org.uk/members/Dthompson<div><p>Hi all, I am looking to do a complete bathroom refurbishment - new suite, tiling, decorating etc. I have seen the two old posts from a few years ago, but does anyone have any newer recommendations. Thanks very much, Debra</p></div>Beginners' Pilates classhttps://alexandraparkneighbours.org.uk/forum/beginners-pilates-class2023-08-14T13:21:58.000Z2023-08-14T13:21:58.000ZAdrienne Bankshttps://alexandraparkneighbours.org.uk/members/AdrienneBanks<div><p>Hi</p><p>Looking for recommendations in the Wood Green area or nearby for beginner's Pilates classes.</p><p> </p><p>Thanks.</p><p> </p><p>Adrienne </p></div>Local B&Bhttps://alexandraparkneighbours.org.uk/forum/local-b-b2023-08-11T20:07:33.000Z2023-08-11T20:07:33.000ZDavidhttps://alexandraparkneighbours.org.uk/members/David<div><p>Can anyone recommend one or two local B&Bs in the Alexandra Palace area, please?</p></div>Dog sitterhttps://alexandraparkneighbours.org.uk/forum/dog-sitter2023-04-24T11:35:35.000Z2023-04-24T11:35:35.000ZDiana ivesonhttps://alexandraparkneighbours.org.uk/members/Dianaiveson<div><p>Does anyone know of a local dog sitter who they could recommend? Diana</p></div>Colour for hallway?https://alexandraparkneighbours.org.uk/forum/colour-for-hallway2023-02-14T19:15:10.000Z2023-02-14T19:15:10.000ZAdohttps://alexandraparkneighbours.org.uk/members/Ado<div><p>Has anyone got any suggestions for a paint colour for the walls of a long, pretty dark internal hallway that has no windows?</p></div>Waste and cleansing services consultationhttps://alexandraparkneighbours.org.uk/forum/waste-and-cleansing-services-consultation2023-01-22T15:31:43.000Z2023-01-22T15:31:43.000ZCllr Alessandra Rossettihttps://alexandraparkneighbours.org.uk/members/ALESSANDRARossetti<div><p>All - not sure if this has already been mentioned somewhere else, in case apologies for the duplication. I thought it would be useful to know that Haringey have agreed to extend their current waste consultation to the <strong>29th January</strong> so if you have yet to take part there is still time. The consultation questionnaire indicates that<strong> </strong><strong>the borough could change recycling and green waste collections from weekly to every fortnight</strong>, and <strong>general waste collections from every fortnight to every <u>three weeks</u></strong>. Additional changes to street cleaning, splitting recycling up and much more is also included, so is very important to respond. Here is the link: <a href="https://www.haringey.gov.uk/environment-and-waste/refuse-and-recycling/shaping-our-waste-and-cleansing-services-survey" target="_blank">https://www.haringey.gov.uk/environment-and-waste/refuse-and-recycling/shaping-our-waste-and-cleansing-services-survey</a></p><p>There will be also in person events at the following locations in January:</p><ul><li><strong>Highgate Library</strong><br />Wednesday 25 January 2023, 3pm to 5pm</li><li><strong>Marcus Garvey Library</strong><br />Friday 27 January 2023, 11am to 1pm</li><li><strong>Stroud Green and Harringay Library</strong><br />Tuesday 17 January 2023, 2pm to 4pm<br />Monday 23 January 2023, 9.30am to 11.30am</li><li><strong>Wood Green shopping centre </strong>(upper floor by the escalator outside Primark)<br />Wednesday 25 January 2023, 11am to 3pm</li></ul><p> </p></div>Handyman to change bulb in security lighthttps://alexandraparkneighbours.org.uk/forum/handyman-to-change-bulb-in-security-light2022-10-22T14:50:58.000Z2022-10-22T14:50:58.000ZDebra Thompsonhttps://alexandraparkneighbours.org.uk/members/Dthompson<div><p>Hello everyone, could anyone please recommend a handyman. We need the bulb changing in our rear security light. It would entail going up a ladder. Thanks, Debra </p></div>Vacuum cleaner repair neededhttps://alexandraparkneighbours.org.uk/forum/vacuum-cleaner-repair-needed2022-10-22T14:38:43.000Z2022-10-22T14:38:43.000ZDebra Thompsonhttps://alexandraparkneighbours.org.uk/members/Dthompson<div><p>Hi all, does anyone know of a shop or person that repairs vacuum cleaners. Ours is a cordless Dyson. Thanks, Debra</p></div>Energy saving for rentershttps://alexandraparkneighbours.org.uk/forum/energy-saving-for-renters2022-10-13T16:54:14.000Z2022-10-13T16:54:14.000ZMuswell Hill Sustainabilityhttps://alexandraparkneighbours.org.uk/members/MuswellHillSustainability<div><p>Ana commented on the MHSG event post for <a href="https://alexandraparkneighbours.org.uk/newevents/green-open-homes-muswell-hill-sustainability-group" target="_blank">Green Open Homes</a> weekends a little while ago that it can be quite hard for rental tenants to find sources of advice on what they can do themselves about energy saving measures, and what they can ask their landlords to do.</p><p>MHSG is hosting a talk (which Ado has also pointed to) next <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/green-open-homes-2022-easy-energy-saving-at-home-talk-tickets-414207404497" target="_blank">Tuesday, 18th Oct</a>., at 7.30, which deals with low cost energy-saving, a lot of which tenants can do as well as home-owners. It is in person only at Muswell Hill Methodist Church, I'm afriad, but here also are a few other sources of useful information for tenants:</p><p>Energy Saving Trust has an online document on <a href="https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/minimum-energy-efficiency-standards-private-rented-sector/" target="_blank">Minimum energy efficiency standards in the private rented sector</a>.</p><p>Centre for Sustainable Energy has one on <a href="https://www.cse.org.uk/advice/advice-and-support/what-can-tenants-do" target="_blank">practical measures</a> for tenants which don't cost anything, and some DIY fixes which can help such as getting reflector panels to go behind radiators on exterior walls. There are also products like 'seasonal secondary glazing film' from Wickes which can be put over windows (this is NOT a recommendation - just a suggestion: it may need some patching up after it is taken down again).</p><p>The government has published a document on tenants rights to request <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/tenants-energy-efficiency-improvements-provisions-guidance-for-domestic-landlords-and-tenants" target="_blank">permission from a landlord to install energy saving measures themselves</a>.</p></div>inexpensive insulation hackshttps://alexandraparkneighbours.org.uk/forum/inexpensive-insulation-hacks2022-08-20T18:35:08.000Z2022-08-20T18:35:08.000ZLucy Nabijouhttps://alexandraparkneighbours.org.uk/members/LucyNabijou<div><p>Hi,</p><p>Bearing in mind the cost of living/fuel crisis, and thinking ahead to colder months, does anyone have any free to moderately priced / easy to install insulation hacks they can suggest to reduce bills for Victorian/Edwardian properties? </p><p>Window shutters are presumably pricey, but I'd be interested to know if they provide effective insulation? </p><p>Any recommendations kindly received.</p><p>Thanks!</p><p>Lucy</p></div>Industrial whistling noisehttps://alexandraparkneighbours.org.uk/forum/industrial-whistling-noise2021-11-15T11:55:51.000Z2021-11-15T11:55:51.000ZVicky Westhttps://alexandraparkneighbours.org.uk/members/VickyWest<div><p>Hi there,</p><p>Having lived in Truro Road for the past six years I am familiar with the sounds coming from our local train stations. However in the past 3-4 months a new, invasive noise has started and I don't know where it is coming from. It is loud in our garden and the back rooms of the house (which face in the direction of Alexandra Palace).</p><p>It is a high pitched whistle on one continuous note, and happens intermittently day and night for very long periods of time. Sometimes the note drops down to a lower one before going up again.</p><p>At first I thought it was from local building works but it has been going on for so long now I am concerned it is a permanent fixture. Please can anyone advise where it is coming from and what to do about it, as it is problematic for us. </p><p>Best wishes</p><p>Vicky</p></div>Carpenterhttps://alexandraparkneighbours.org.uk/forum/carpenter-12021-10-16T06:35:23.000Z2021-10-16T06:35:23.000ZJane Keitchhttps://alexandraparkneighbours.org.uk/members/JaneKeitch<div><p>Friends of Ally Pally station are looking for a carpenter to help with some work on the station. Anyone out there willing to volunteer?</p></div>Pointinghttps://alexandraparkneighbours.org.uk/forum/pointing2021-09-29T21:35:50.000Z2021-09-29T21:35:50.000ZDebra Thompsonhttps://alexandraparkneighbours.org.uk/members/Dthompson<div><p>Hi all, can anyone recommend a good builder to do a total repoint on a couple of exterior walls. Thanks all</p><p>debra</p></div>Metal worker needed for handrail and postshttps://alexandraparkneighbours.org.uk/forum/metal-worker-needed-for-handrail-and-posts2021-09-29T21:32:38.000Z2021-09-29T21:32:38.000ZDebra Thompsonhttps://alexandraparkneighbours.org.uk/members/Dthompson<div><p>Hi all, can anyone recommend a metal workers to install / make a metal handrail and posts for a few steps in the garden. Thanks all</p><p>debra</p></div>Loft insulationhttps://alexandraparkneighbours.org.uk/forum/loft-insulation2021-09-19T08:12:36.000Z2021-09-19T08:12:36.000Zelizabeth roystonhttps://alexandraparkneighbours.org.uk/members/elizabethroyston<div><p>I need to replace loft insulation damaged by a recent roof leak - can anyone recommend a suitable company?</p><p>many thanks!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p></div>Looking after dogshttps://alexandraparkneighbours.org.uk/forum/looking-after-dogs2021-06-27T08:26:21.000Z2021-06-27T08:26:21.000ZDiana ivesonhttps://alexandraparkneighbours.org.uk/members/Dianaiveson<div><p>Does anyone know anyone who boards dogs on a short term basis and has personal knowledge of them. We're trying to find a place for our young dog to go if we can't take him on holiday. He is small a very good natured. </p></div>Creating digital images from hard-copy pictureshttps://alexandraparkneighbours.org.uk/forum/creating-digital-images-from-hard-copy-pictures2021-04-24T07:40:25.000Z2021-04-24T07:40:25.000ZDavidhttps://alexandraparkneighbours.org.uk/members/David<div>Hello, I wonder whether anyone can recommend to me the best way of getting good-quality digital images from printed photographs, drawings and paintings. I have several 8-by-10 inch photographs of myself at various cathedral organs, some pictures of me with the composer Messiaen, and many of my mother’s beautiful water-colours and drawings. I would very much like to get excellent images of these to put onto my YouTube channel and web site. Because of my visual impairment, I need to take advice from those who know. Can anyone recommend a local art shop, a printer, studio or facility where this process can be done? Many thanks, David.</div>Garden gates and fencerhttps://alexandraparkneighbours.org.uk/forum/garden-gates-and-fencer2021-02-10T13:33:41.000Z2021-02-10T13:33:41.000ZDiana ivesonhttps://alexandraparkneighbours.org.uk/members/Dianaiveson<div>I’m looking for someone to put in 2 new garden gates and replace/repair some fencing.</div>Power Cut last nighthttps://alexandraparkneighbours.org.uk/forum/power-cut-last-night2021-01-29T09:38:42.000Z2021-01-29T09:38:42.000ZAnnabel Gregoryhttps://alexandraparkneighbours.org.uk/members/AnnabelGregory<div><p>Did anyone apart from us and our next-door-neighbours have a power cut yesterday - early evening until the early hours? The other neighbours around all seemed to have their lights on, but it must have been something major because they had to dig up the road to access the fault. There were clearly lots of problems around, because we were told we weren't high priority, and they didn't start working on it until 10pm. At least they keep you updated by txt ...</p></div>Damp / mould problemshttps://alexandraparkneighbours.org.uk/forum/damp-mould-problems2021-01-19T18:37:34.000Z2021-01-19T18:37:34.000ZDebra Thompsonhttps://alexandraparkneighbours.org.uk/members/Dthompson<div><p>Hi all and hope everyone is keeping well. I wonder if anyone could recommend a person / company to assess and / or find out and recommend what work may need doing as my flat has recently got a lot of damp and black mould and I need a good, reliable builder / damp specialist to work out the cause and a solution. Many thanks all. Debra</p></div>Christmas tree disposal - guidance from Haringey Councilhttps://alexandraparkneighbours.org.uk/forum/christmas-tree-disposal-guidance-from-haringey-council2021-01-03T21:22:35.000Z2021-01-03T21:22:35.000ZAdminhttps://alexandraparkneighbours.org.uk/members/Admin<div><h3>Useful information from Haringey Council:</h3>
<h3>Kerbside property collection</h3>
<p>We can collect your tree for free if you live in a kerbside property. Cut your tree into smaller pieces (maximum length 1 metre or 3 feet) and <strong>put it out with your normal collection</strong>. If you have a bin for garden waste collections you can place your cut-up tree in your bin ready for collection.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>It is essential that your tree is cut into smaller pieces, otherwise it cannot be collected</strong></li>
</ul>
<h3>Western Road Reuse and Recycling Centre</h3>
<p>Christmas trees can also be taken to Haringey's Reuse and Recycling Centre in <a href="https://www.haringey.gov.uk/environment-and-waste/refuse-and-recycling/recycling/recycling-centre">Wood Green - Western Road, N22 6UG</a> - please remember that you have to <a href="https://vello.fi/londonenergy/western-road-recycling-centre-">book your visit to the recycling centre in advance (external link)</a>.</p>
<ul>
<li>Opening times: Monday to Sunday, 9am to 4pm (closed <strong>Christmas day, Boxing day and New Years day)</strong></li>
</ul>
<h3>Designated drop-off sites within Haringey Parks</h3>
<p>Alternatively, you can take them to designated sites in the following parks - <strong>this service is only offered for 4 weeks after Christmas Day.</strong></p>
<p>Please only drop off your Christmas trees at the designated site within the Park (marked with signage).</p>
<p>This service will be available at:</p>
<ul>
<li>Albert Recreation Ground - Bidwell Gardens entrance (near staff depot)</li>
<li>Bruce Castle Park - Staff depot near Lordship Lane entrance</li>
<li>Downhills Park - Downhills Park Road/Keston Road entrance</li>
<li>Finsbury Park - Endymion Road entrance (on left of entry)</li>
<li>Priory Park - Barrington Road entrance (staff yard on right)</li>
</ul>
<p><a href="https://www.haringey.gov.uk/environment-and-waste/refuse-and-recycling/recycling/christmas-tree-recycling">https://www.haringey.gov.uk/environment-and-waste/refuse-and-recycling/recycling/christmas-tree-recycling</a></p>
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<p> </p></div>Builder or plasterer recommendations pleasehttps://alexandraparkneighbours.org.uk/forum/builder-or-plasterer-recommendations-please2020-11-29T20:57:13.000Z2020-11-29T20:57:13.000ZFiona Chttps://alexandraparkneighbours.org.uk/members/FionaC<div><p>Hi,</p><p>I need a general builder and a plasterer that take on small jobs and hoping you all might have some recommendations please.</p><p>If it helps, the details are:</p><ul><li>For the builder, cut a french drain in an existing patio, take some steps down and put them back up (but with a damp proof membrane)</li><li>For the plasterer someone who knows how to use lime plaster</li></ul><p>Thank you!</p><p>Fiona</p><p> </p></div>Request: Can you fill in this Geography A'Level Surveyhttps://alexandraparkneighbours.org.uk/forum/request-can-you-fill-in-this-geography-a-level-survey2020-11-19T19:19:30.000Z2020-11-19T19:19:30.000ZRachael Boothhttps://alexandraparkneighbours.org.uk/members/RachaelBooth<div><p>Help! Muswell Hill & neighbouring N10 residents. Please could you help my daughter by completing this survey for her Geography A Level coursework - preferably ASAP! It only takes about 5 minutes to complete and is anonymous. Students under 18 can in your households can complete it too.</p><p>Survey Link <a href="https://forms.gle/AdL9XRauVvY9FVuN8" target="_blank">Here</a></p><p>Thanks so much in advance!! (She ideally needs responses back before Monday 23 November)</p></div>Survey: How has COVID-19 impacted you and your community?https://alexandraparkneighbours.org.uk/forum/survey-how-has-covid-19-impacted-you-and-your-community2020-09-25T14:04:10.000Z2020-09-25T14:04:10.000ZIshahttps://alexandraparkneighbours.org.uk/members/Isha<div><h3> </h3><p>Haringey Council’s Public Health team and NHS North Central London Clinical Commissioning Group would like to know how local residents have been coping with daily life during the pandemic.</p><p>Please share your experiences by completing our online survey and be in with a chance of winning one of three £50 high street shopping vouchers.</p><p>The information gathered from the survey will be used to ensure we are offering the right support and services to residents at the right time over the coming months.</p><p>If you would like to complete this survey with someone over the telephone, please contact 020 3816 3776 and we will call you back at a time that is convenient to you.</p><p>The deadline for completing this survey is Friday 2nd October.</p><h3><a href="https://feedback.camdenccg.nhs.uk/governance/how-are-you-communities-covid-19-and-you">Complete the survey online here</a>.</h3><h3>Thanks in advance for your time and feedback.</h3></div>Online event bookings with DICE apphttps://alexandraparkneighbours.org.uk/forum/online-event-bookings-with-dice-app2020-07-24T09:48:29.000Z2020-07-24T09:48:29.000ZEileen Hagger-Streethttps://alexandraparkneighbours.org.uk/members/EileenHaggerStreet<div><p>I downloaded the DICE app yesterday to book for the 8pm streaming of Nick Cave alone at Alexandra Palace. I paid £16 and was allotted a ticket with an access code. However all my attempts to re-enter DICE and start streaming the concert failed, as I was continually invited to sign up for the app, which had already been downloaded. My appeal to the DICE help page was answered at 9.30pm [within 30 mins of the end] with the advice to try my landline number. Neither this nor my mobile number had worked, so I replied that I wondered if DICE was just another catchpenny trap for the trusting! Has anyone else had difficulty with this app, or was able to overcome it? Would love to know, and hope you did not suffer my deep disappointment at missing Nick Cave's unrepeatable gig.</p><p>Stay well, Eileen Hagger-Street</p></div>Sweet Tree Bakeryhttps://alexandraparkneighbours.org.uk/forum/sweet-tree-bakery2020-05-31T17:18:13.000Z2020-05-31T17:18:13.000ZSusie Holdenhttps://alexandraparkneighbours.org.uk/members/SusieHolden<div><p>Does anyone have any idea when Sweet Tree Bakery might open again? It's such an important neighbourhood spot and it would be lovely to buy bread and say hello to Vida once again.</p></div>Does anyone know what this plant is?https://alexandraparkneighbours.org.uk/forum/does-anyone-know-what-this-plant-is2020-05-17T10:34:50.000Z2020-05-17T10:34:50.000ZAdohttps://alexandraparkneighbours.org.uk/members/Ado<div><p>Can anyone identify the plant in the picture below? The bees love it.</p><p> </p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}5099195891,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}5099195891,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="710" alt="5099195891?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p></div>