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Robin Latchem
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Blitz bombs in Bowes and Bounds

Started this discussion. Last reply by Colin Marr Dec 16, 2012. 3 Replies

There's an interesting website which maps bombs dropped on London during the Blitz (1940/41).http://bombsight.orgThere appear to have been around 40 in the B&B…Continue

Italian conversation/Language swap

Started this discussion. Last reply by lucia brusati Mar 31, 2012. 2 Replies

This may be a long shot but I'm trying to combine my interest in trying to speak Italian and our own community efforts to chat with older neighbours who may welcome the occasional  conversation. Does…Continue

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Fence expert

Started this discussion. Last reply by Dane Buckman Apr 22. 16 Replies

Can anyone recommend someone to install a garden fence?

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Liz Wright replied to Robin Latchem's discussion Fence expert
"Likewise - we have fence posts that have rotted - I want to see if the fence can be repaired rather than replaced - Brownlow Road Thanks Liz"
Apr 22
Sophie Davis replied to Robin Latchem's discussion Fence expert
"Thanks I'll text you now "
Apr 4
Dane Buckman replied to Robin Latchem's discussion Fence expert
"Hi. Sounds ok.  Where abouts are you? Could pop by later today. Thanks Dane 07906 337 458 "
Apr 4
Sophie Davis replied to Robin Latchem's discussion Fence expert
"Hi, I know this is an old thread but one of the fence panels is down in our back garden. Would anyone still be available to come and give me a quote? Thank you! Sophie"
Apr 4
Dane Buckman replied to Robin Latchem's discussion Fence expert
"Hi  I am in Bounds Green and am a self employed landscape gardener. Would you like me to come and quote for the fence work Dane 07906 337 458"
Feb 13
TomJH replied to Robin Latchem's discussion Fence expert
"OK if the greenery is on the fence then you can't really work carefully - it would have to be cut back."
Feb 13
Shirley Knowles replied to Robin Latchem's discussion Fence expert
"Tom, having looked at my fences/garden again today I've decided to postpone the replacement until the end of the year.  All my bulbs are coming up and would be decimated by fence installation; and the postponement will enable me to bring…"
Feb 13
TomJH replied to Robin Latchem's discussion Fence expert
"I was going to say I can't gurantee the £80/day still stands - he was just clearing some laylandi that the Tree Surgeon had cut down - so he may charge more for fencing. from what you say I think he will need to cut back the Greenery…"
Feb 12
Shirley Knowles replied to Robin Latchem's discussion Fence expert
"Just my back garden fence - 5 panels 6' high.  Only problem is that there is a lot of greenery in front of the fences.  Does he work on his own?  And does he come and look at the job first?"
Feb 12
TomJH replied to Robin Latchem's discussion Fence expert
"Just remember you need to get the materials delivered or fetch them yourself. He'll go to the builders yard with you as long as you are paying for his time!"
Feb 11
Shirley Knowles replied to Robin Latchem's discussion Fence expert
"Thanks Tom, I'll give him a call"
Feb 11
TomJH replied to Robin Latchem's discussion Fence expert
"Try ciprian 07587879046 - very local to you - £80 a day - very good. Just order up the materials and off he goes. Builders Depot at Southgate will deliver & have all the stock at trade prices."
Feb 11
Shirley Knowles replied to Robin Latchem's discussion Fence expert
"Did you use him, and would you also recommend?"
Feb 10
Colin Marr replied to Robin Latchem's discussion Blitz bombs in Bowes and Bounds
"This website is interesting, but some of its references can be misleading and it is limited to a period of only eight months, between October 1940 and June 1941. See the attached photo of Pevensey Avenue in 1942 and one of the same location…"
Dec 16, 2012
Edward Swift replied to Robin Latchem's discussion Blitz bombs in Bowes and Bounds
"Seems to me like the Germans had it in for our little corner of London. If you go walking in Alexandra Palace there is an unexploded bomb just above the path at the bottom of the slope. I have always assumed it had been diffused but now I am not…"
Dec 14, 2012
Richard McKeever replied to Robin Latchem's discussion Blitz bombs in Bowes and Bounds
"Robin Thanks for posting - this is fascinating. Some strikes do look a little close to home (e.g. this one!) It would be interesting to see if there is evidence in the local area (new, post-war infill building etc) Although I'm not sure it is…"
Dec 8, 2012

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At 22:54 on October 11, 2010, Richard McKeever said…
Hello Robin

Welcome to Bowes and Bounds Connected. I hope you'll find it a useful way to connect with neighbours and learn about activities happening locally.

Do let me know if you have any questions - I'll try and answer them.

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PS Hugh Flouch mentioned he met you at an event recently - Hugh has been helping set up the site (still fairly early days around here!) ... but we have lots to learn from Harringay Online .

From your profile info it looks like we are very close neighbours!
 
 
 

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