Dentist

Dr Gill Millman
17 Harley St W1G 9QH
07788 596553
"I just found out that she has left the SE1 Dental Practice (opposite Kennington Police Station). I googled her and she has apparently set up a new practice (www.drgillmillman.co.uk) where she will continue to offer Denplan. Good dentists are hard to find so I just wanted to let everyone know."

TUTORS

TUTORS

Jose Rosales"I am pleased to recommend a tutor to you. He qualified at King's College London in secondary science. He has experience in all Key Stages and extensive work as a tutor and is currently teaching adults. He is diligent, knows SEN needs and strategies, can teach to KS exams and tests and also has a creative side. I am sure he would send you his C.V if you are interested in knowing his background in detail. He is a Spanish national but is virtually bilingual having lived half his life in English mother tongue environments (UK and USA). He has covered the whole secondary curriculum for several years (working with a performing group) so can tutor in a wide range of subjects effectively."

UK/ King's College London qualified teacher (PGCE biology) with local teaching practice experience is available for tutor work. With school experience from KS1 - KS4, I have also worked with pre-qualification nursery level class room assistants as a trainer. References available.

In addition, I have experience of private tutoring in science, maths and Spanish and of working with students with SEN, including dyslexia.

I am flexible but also need to be organised! You may contact me most evenings at home and may leave a message at any time on my mobile.

Jose Rosales, please ring me on 07504559963 or on my landline, 02074746780, or email me at: itsjose@yahoo.co.uk.

ACCOUNTANTS

ACCOUNTANTS

Javed Khokhar
javedikhokhar@yahoo.co.uk
"I live in Kennington and worked for fourteen years in a mid-sized literary agency with Javed Khokhar who was the in-house accountant. He lives in South London, is a lovley man, honest as the day is long and pays great attention to detail."

Steward & Co
Chartered Accountants
151 Borough High Street
London SE1 1HR
020 7403 1505
richard.steward@stewardandco.com
http://www.stewardandco.com/
“They are helping me to keep Tai Chi UK in top shape.”

Clement Ebinum
020 8855 0041
07956 264528
F: +44 20 8333 7693
clement@cisah.com
http://www.cisah.com/
"I use a wonderful accountant in Plumstead. He is great and helpful."

Tradesfolk: BABYSITTING

BABYSITTING

Bella
020 8674 1822
0784 781 309
"Bella is known to 2-3 people in the area and would be happy to do either ironing or baby sitting and can easily provide references."

Kiki
07970 939397
"Experienced nanny (who has worked with children of all ages from birth to 11 years) available from 23 August 2007 for two days a week (Thursday and Friday). Also available for babysitting throughout the week/weekend. Hours to suit. Lives locally. References available."

Aneta Krsteva
07738 985261
"She is a highly experienced and trustworthy person with seven years experience of living in with a family with three children. She is now seeking cleaning/babysitting work and lives locally and comes with recommendations."

Tradesfolk: BENEFITS ADVICE

BENEFITS ADVICE

Shaun Williams
Effra Day Centre
65 Effra Road
London SW2 1BZ
020 7926 2327
Shaun.Williams@slam.nhs.uk
www.vocationmatters.org.uk
Vocational information point dealing with areas such as employment and training, education, volunteering and benefits information. Offers an informal face to face appointment to discuss needs in a friendly environment.
Target Group: Mental health service users interested in returning to work, gaining extra qualifications or enhancing their benefits situation.
Area Served: Lambeth.
Phone to arrange an appointment - leave message when answer machine is on. Also see website for range of information
Part of South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust.
Set up by service user, involving service user volunteers.
Tube: Brixton
Buses: any to Brixton

Tradesfolk: BUILDING

BUILDING

Dan McGlue
07961 109793
edmcglue@gmail.com
Builder
Recommended by Oliver Rebellato

Joel Gonsalves
joel_gonsalves@hotmail.com
"I can certainly recommend a very capable young man. I have found him to be very thorough and equally important – reliable!"

Elite Decoration & Construction
07961 412245
"A small Turkish family business based in Kennington, have done work for loads of neighbours and friends. Very reasonable rates and very nice guys."

Steve Monk
07966 421201
"He's done lots of good work for us."

Mr Shaban
077233 02133

Gabriel Cozma
07771 767478
"I can recommend a builder I have used for the last 5 years both at work in Harley Street and at home."

Marcin
07792 876078
"(yes polish) just say you got his number from John Roberts, get him to look at the space and then give you a quote ask what it includes as generally just includes workmen and not paint ect. He did my down stairs toilet including tiling for £300 and took him a whole weekend. He's very good and honest but can't write English so quotes are a bit of a problem."

Tradesfolk: CABINET MAKER

CABINET MAKER

Gaird
07712 881449
"An excellent one for this ... say that Mario, Kennington Lane gave you the contact number."

Barnaby Stone
07768 395203
info@barnabystone.co.uk
http://www.barnabystone.co.uk/
"Barnaby is great craftsman, very charming, reasonably-priced and lives in east Dulwich."

Tradesfolk: CARPENTRY, JOINERY

CARPENTRY, JOINERY

Peter Lyons Ltd.        (Est 1963)

020 8363 7727

07770 647100

info@peter-lyons.co.uk

www.peter-lyons.co.uk             

 Contact:    Mr Simon Lyons
(For built in bedrooms and home offices.)

"They advertise as doing mainly fitted bedrooms and home offices.   I think they would probably do general shelving, but do not do kitchens or bathrooms.   They did us cupboards, shelving and desk (a sort of home office).    I would highly recommend them as being efficient and quick and doing a really good job."

Dave Meates
020 7582 5803
07884 070910
"Dave is a carpenter/joiner of the 'old school' with 30 years' experience. Dave can tackle any carpentry job and has specialised in loft conversions over the last couple of years. He is an extremely reliable, hardworking perfectionist and lives near Kennington tube."

Mervin
07940 736452
"A highly recommended carpenter that is experienced in doing fitted kitchens/bathrooms, built-in wardrobes, shelves, floorings, furniture making and many other skilful things in and around the home, is seeking extra work, as he currently has some free time on his hands for a few months. Within a number of years, he has transformed my property from a run-down place to a modern urban flat, also for a very reasonable price. Subsequently I have recommended him to others and they too are impressed."

Mark Tremain
t/a Wooden You
020 7587 0602
mark_tremain@yahoo.co.uk
www.woodenyou.co.uk
"An excellent carpenter based in Stockwell. He also does wood sculpture and carving, but has done a mundane kitchen job for me very well."
"Mark made two bespoke chests of drawers for us, and devised creative yet practical storage solutions (built in wardrobe, floating shelves etc). We recommend him as a very reliable, flexible and incredibly skilled specialist and will contact him again as we continue to make improvements to our flat."

S E Building and Joinery

020 8397 8804
07985 327965

sebuildingandjoinery@gmail.com

“Danny Signor put Howdens units in a house I let out in Denny St and we are very pleased with them.” Fran C

Tradesfolk: CARPET CLEANERS

CARPET CLEANERS

Kevin Poulton
Project Coordinator
Carpet Cleaning Care
3-6 Beale House
Lingham St
SW9 9HG
020 3228 6805
07891 544 150
Kevin.Poulton@slam.nhs.uk
Carpet Cleaning Care is a successful employment project established in 1993, operating within the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLAM). We invest all our profit back into the business for the benefit of our customers and our workforce.
We provide high quality professional carpet, floor and upholstery cleaning at competitive rates; in offices, homes and hospitals. We have a range of hi-tech specialist cleaning equipment and only use the most effective cleaning products, which enable us to get the best possible results. We also recycle all our packaging and containers.
We offer work and training opportunities for people excluded from the labour market which enable them to gain the necessary skills to obtain employment. Currently we have a workforce of 14 people all trained to use our machinery and products safely. Training is ongoing so everyone is kept up-to-date with the latest cleaning materials and techniques.
We hold regular workforce meetings where each team member has a say in how the project develops. We also use these meetings to share ideas and run training sessions on customer service and other subjects requested by the workers.
"Kevin and service user Nick did a great job cleaning my pure wool Italian rug (6' x 8') both sides and a large office chair within an hour and only charged me £20! They took great care not to let too much water get to my laminated floor. Both very friendly. I'll get them back each summer."

Eden Worldwide Ltd
Eduardo Castillo
Director
07789 516759
edencsl@yahoo.com
27 Stephenson House
Bath Terrace SE1 6PP

ServiceMaster
http://www.servicemaster.co.uk/
"A national firm ... that I have used in the past, although not for some time, but they were very good and have recently been recommended to me again by some carpet suppliers. I suspect that they are not the cheapest, though"

Hayes-Scott Cleaning Services
0800 028 4553
"Friendly family run business and offer very effective carpet cleaning using a powerful van-mounted machine. They even got black bike oil out of our carpets!"

Tradesfolk: CARPET FITTERS / SUPPLIERS

CARPET FITTERS / SUPPLIERS

Carpet Express

62 Lupus Street, Pimlico, SW1V 3EE
0800 181 072

"I would like to recommend Carpet Express in Pimlico. It looks like a small shop but they have a huge range. We have used them twice and each time they fitted the carpet only 48 hours after we chose it. Quality underlay, careful fitters and very reasonable prices too.
And on the 360 bus route from Kennington"

M&M
020 7740 1402
"Will bring a sample of carpet to your house - easier than going to a shop - and do a good job of fitting it - our stairs are so uneven most carpet fitters would probably not take on the job."

Tradesfolk: CATERERS, CAKE MAKING

CATERERS, CAKE MAKING

Lisa McKechnie
01702 331268
lisamckecknie25@hotmail.com
"A super caterer I used for my recent birthday party for 50 people. (25 is her minimum) People are still thanking me for the excellent meal. And she's a lovely person to work with. Formerly at St Johns Waterloo but now lives at Westcliffe on Sea. Her mother & sister live locally. She did the catering when Princess Alexandra opened St Andrews, Short St & has been used by the Waterloo Eye for their events."

Karen Liddell-Grainger
020 7565 0185
07860 400569

Tradesfolk: CAT/DOG FLAPS

CAT/DOG FLAPS

Michael Watson
020 8942 9338
07850 610886
michael@catflapman.co.uk
http://www.catflapman.co.uk/

Tradesfolk: CHILDCARE

CHILDCARE

Kiki
07970 939397
"Experienced nanny (who has worked with children of all ages from birth to 11 years) available from 23 August 2007 for two days a week (Thursday and Friday). Also available for babysitting throughout the week/weekend. Hours to suit. Lives locally. References available."

Deborah Stephenson
07984 598045
"Aged 39, local, reliable, honest and hard working, 10 years experience of childcare with children age 0-11. References available. Available for full time/part time and nanny share + babysitting."
"Lives locally and has a lovely teenage daughter. Debbie has looked after my son frequently during the last 5 years from the age of 8 months. She knows the Kennington and Vauxhall area really well, and loves taking babies out to the park and One O'clock clubs. She has great checkable references, and she just loves kids."

Carol
020 7735 4108
07920520211
"Very experienced and reliable local child-minder with references, available for babysitting evenings and weekends."

Clara
07951 474476
020 7252 5622
"She has cleaned for me, and looked after my granddaughter for over five years. She is a young woman from Equador, speaks good English, has a lovely disposition, and is totally honest and reliable. She is looking for work five days a week from 8am to 2pm. If you're interested, please contact me, Jill Geser on 020 7735 3558"

Tradesfolk: CHIMNEY SWEEPS

CHIMNEY SWEEPS

A1 Chimney Sweeps
8777 4674/07860 263 874
"I've just had my chimneys swept (£40 per chimney) by a firm that has done them before. I've found them very satisfactory. "Mick the Sweep" as he calls himself, is a nice guy and is enthusiastic about his trade. He is a proud member of the National Association of Chimney Sweeps and follows their code of practice."

Tradesfolk: CLEANERS & IRONING

CLEANERS + IRONING

" Winsome
CLEANER/CARER

A lovely lady who has worked for a close friend for several years, is now looking for additional work as a cleaner/carer to support herself while she attends adult education college. She is studying for an NVQ in healthcare at Morley College in Lambeth.

Winsome is kind, caring, honest and a committed churchgoer. She has impeccable references and has all the right paperwork for work and UK residency. She’s available Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and some weekends and is looking for work in central London. She charges £10 per hour/minimum 3 hours work.

She does ironing for us, (shirts galore for 2 sons & hubby !) and I am now helping her find a suitable job as she does not have a computer/internet access.

Please e-mail me in the first instance: cateyhillier@aol.com "

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Lesley
07592 596017
"I can recommend a lovely cleaner who has been with us for years. Totally dependable and great with the kids. Unfortunately fund don't allow us to keep her. Currently she does 3hr Tues, 3hrs Thurs at £10 an hour. I know she is hoping to fill the same days and hours but its worth talking to her."

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Beth
07858 892616
"Beth has worked for my family and I for several years and proved to be reliable, industrious and thorough cleaner. She is looking for more work in the Kennington area and I can strongly recommend her. Phone Lynda for a reference: 07714 336 005"

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Billie

07948 769291 or

c/- 07780 583481

Billie does ironing very well. She also does cleaning, but I haven't tried her for that. She lives near Kennington tube, and my friend knows her family well.'

Mireya

07832 104092

"The young lady who has been cleaning for me for the past eighteen months, and who was recommended by a neighbour, is both trustworthy and reliable. Because one of her clients is moving out of the area, she is looking for more work."

Irena Paslauskiene

07979 446320

"Recommended by two members of Cornwall Court, £8 per hour."

Lana

07590657678

07956 176 492

"It’s either her or her husband. They’re certainly trustworthy – they’ve been cleaning my flat for 4 years with no problems."

Clara
"She has cleaned for me, and looked after my granddaughter for over five years. She is a young woman from Equador, speaks good English, has a lovely disposition, and is totally honest and reliable. She is looking for work five days a week from 8am to 2pm. If you're interested, please contact me, Jill Geser on 020 7735 3558"
"Thanks Jill, Clara is really fabulous!"
"One of Clara's clients has moved from the area, so she now has more time to take on more work. Feel free to contact Clara direct on 07951 474476 or 020 7252 5622. Highly recommended by Cathy"

Aneta Krsteva
07738 985261
"She is a highly experienced and trustworthy person with seven years experience of living in with a family with three children. She is now seeking cleaning/babysitting work and lives locally and comes with recommendations."

Sylvia
07940 7408044
"I have a cleaner who has been helping me for about a year now. She is Portuguese and lives in Clapham and I know that she is keen to find more work. I would be happy to give her a very good reference."

Pina
020 7207 2096
"I have had a great cleaner called Pina for 8 years now."

Daniela Daneva
07810 206892
"I highly recommend Daniela Daneva, who has been with us for years and lives locally. She’s hard working, thoroughly trustworthy and discreet."
"Daniela Daneva lives locally and is looking for cleaning/babysitting work. She has worked for my family for over five years, lives locally and comes highly recommended."
"She’s wonderful, reliable and thorough"
"She lives locally and comes highly recommended"

Sula and Miro
07765 620508
"Our cleaners are absolutely fantastic - and come highly recommended - it's like having a housekeeper! They are a Brazilian couple - and sometimes they both come (and do half the hours) and sometimes just Miro comes."

Sandra
020 7735 5836
"She cleans for me and is reliable, punctual and very good - plus is a great babysitter too."

Daniela (Dani)
07756 978006
"I have a very good cleaner who I believe is looking for more work - we live just off the Walworth Road, so I think she would be more than happy to work in Kennington. The number normally goes through to her husband Ricardo. Dani is Brazillian, and she is slowly getting to grips with English - it is therefore normally best to talk to Ricardo first or text! She's very friendly and is highly trustworthy - we have to give her a set of keys as we are out at work all day."

Ramona
078 4344 2592
"She has worked for us for a year now, and has proved to be very hard working and responsible."

Sharon
07958 112 877
"I have a mum who is looking for cleaning work between 10 and 3 now her son is in nursery."

Hayot
020 7820 7721

Bella
020 8674 1822
0784 781 309
"Bella is known to 2-3 people in the area and would be happy to do either ironing or baby sitting and can easily provide references."

Tradesfolk: COMPUTER TECH SUPPORT

COMPUTER TECH SUPPORT, PC


Gareth Adamson
020 7582 7222
gareth.adamson@gmail.com
"Qualified programmer in C#, SQL, Java. 
Familiar with Windows and Mac OS X. 
Home computer problems solved.
Highly recommended by Cathy."

Tradesfolk: DOG WALKERS

DOG WALKERS

Sue Prodromos
07956 072609
"I have used her services for some time and she is excellent, reliable and kind. I have recommended her to others who are equally pleased."

Tradesfolk: DRYCLEANERS

DRYCLEANERS

Oval Express Cleaners
30 Clapham Road, SW9 0JQ
020 7735 6154
"I usually use Ascot Cleaners but they don't do rugs. Last couple of times I've paid £60 to have a much smaller rug cleaned elsewhere so was dreading the cost for this bigger one, so took it into Oval Express and it only cost £45!! Amazing. Very friendly chap and quick service too."

"We have found the recently opened Dry Cleaner on the Bishop's Terrace corner of Wincott Parade very friendly."

Ascot Drycleaners
16 Dryden Court
Renfrew Road
SE11 4NH
020 7735 2228
"Lovely chap, very reasonable rates. Does the household laundry for St James's and Buckingham Palaces!"

Tradesfolk: ELECTRICAL, Electricians, Electrician

ELECTRICAL, Electricians Electrician

Steven Lawrence 
M.D. (NICEIC & NAPIT reg.) 
System First Services Ltd 
07811 360121 
system1st@hotmail.com 
http://systemfirstservices.com/
"Friendly, professional and reasonable."

Will Forrest
WKD Electrical Services Ltd
07768 172950
"Reliable, pleasant, responded quickly and very competently, kept to timetable and was reasonably priced. A small firm, Will is based in Pimlico."

City Electrical Factors
174 Sail Street
Off Lambeth Road
SE11 6NQ
020 7091 1616
http://www.cef.co.uk/
"I needed some old fashioned fuses, which they got for me. They seem to supply the trade as wholesalers so that's probably why prices are very reasonable. I got a security light for £8!"

Patrick Blake
07908 802253 or 07950 382154
"Lewisham-based, local college lecturer. Came out on the same day and fixed our lighting problem straight away. Affordable and friendly."

Joe
JJ Electricals
07803 095304 - note new number
"Very pleasant and reliable person who does good work when he says he will!"

Tradesfolk: FACE PAINTING

FACE PAINTING

Colette Ozanne
07951190198
coletteozanne@gmail.com
"Creative - the kids loved the animals she drew on their faces, reasonably priced and reliable. I would thoroughly recommend Colette. I believe she is also police checked for working with kids."

Tradesfolk: FURNITURE RESTORATION

FURNITURE RESTORATION

Richard Knowles
Flat G. 5 Villa Road, London SW9 7ND
07968 652 908
“Richard repaired our table with craftsmanship and creativity. He was prompt for appointments, completed the job on time, and worked to specifications and the final invoice. Highly recommended.”

Colm Harris
40 Wilcox Road
SW8 2UX
020 7738 8071
"I’ve always been pleased with the result."
"A superb furniture chap. He's well known in the area and viewed highly by people who have used him - and I found him very straightforward and honest."
"He repaired a Georgian card table beautifully and was very reasonable."
"A nice man and a good craftsman, he does repairs and restoration."
"He is good and very friendly."
"We have had an old oak highchair and an oak sideboard repaired to our satisfaction there. It's worth a visit to him."

Turners (Furniture Restorers)
2A Iliffe Yard - Off Crampton Street, SE17.
020 7703 5154.
"They are two brothers, Jim and Joe, who have been restoring furniture for such as the Inns of Court for more than 40 years."

Tradesfolk: GARDENING / GARDEN DESIGN

GARDENING / GARDEN DESIGN

Bernard Schofield, and his partner Rie.
0207 978 8463
bernard.schofield@hotmail.co.uk
"They do my garden together once a month and very excellently, too. They are very fast workers and do a great job. I've lost count, but they've been doing my garden for around 2 years. Bernard lives near Myatt's Fields Park, in Burton Road, SE5."

Mustapha
(formerly of Roots & Shoots)
07957-104086
“Very good, reliable and reasonably priced.”

Gwyn Jones
2 Pendle Road
SW16 6RW
07831 808 976
“Has looked after two small gardens for me for more years than I care to remember!”

Jason
07972 335148
"I have just got this guy called Jason to do all of mine. He has just he done the whole of my garden in a day its lovely. He works for Trees for London (although I think this is coming to an end and he is looking for work). He knows a great deal about gardens, and flowers. He has a CV and reference. (although I don’t know if he was qualified - he mentioned an nvq but I was more interested in him having ideas about what could be done with the garden, I met him through a neighbour of mine and seemed reliable and is very hard working and friendly. He even got me some free mulch for the garden!!!! left over from his work."

Jo Green
07813 813329
"She cycles over from Lordship Lane to do gardening in Stockwell and Kennington. Very willing and strong young mum with children in primary school so hours accordingly. £10 per hour. Warmly recommended"

Plews Garden Design
020 8289 8086
http://www.plewsgardendesign.co.uk/
"Very reasonable rates, care about the plants (e.g. won't prune if it is too cold). They do our communal patio twice a year."
"I planted a wisteria twenty years ago and it never did flower but then Plews pruned it and this year, for the first time ever, it's in bloom! Gorgeous!"

Tradesfolk: HAIRDRESSERS BARBERS

HAIRDRESSERS

Tina Hall
07772 063628
“I want to highly recommend, a mobile hairdresser, who did my hair and a couple of friends’ hair. We are all very pleased with the results and will definitely be using her services again.”

Haircuts for men

"AT LAST A BARBER SHOP FOR MEN IN KENNINGTON.

REASONABLE PRICES,  CAN USE SCISSORS AS WELL AS ELECTRIC CUTTERS

45A KENNINGTON PAK ROAD OPPOSITE KENNINGTON UNDERGROUND STATION"

Doug H

 

Tradesfolk: HANDYMAN

HANDYMAN

Terry
07932 590020
Used by Fisher Meredith Solicitors

Gregor
07746 187297
"Polish/hardworking... pls say I recommended him, Catey"

Barry
07890 934090
020 7501 8612
"He's reliable + seeking work. Mature, reliable man available for odd jobs and work in the home."
"I am experienced in painting and decorating, gardening, fetching/carrying, dog walking. Flexible hours, references supplied."

Tony
07970 957115
"Very pleasant and reliable person who does good work when he says he will!"

Tradesfolk: JEWELLERY REPAIRS

JEWELLERY REPAIRS

Rubén Muñoz
Orozco Taller & Joyeria
020 7708 2516, 07903 487962 or 07730 528119 but better to visit
16A Elephant & Castle, SE1 6TH
rubenmuñoz@hotmail.com
“Good and reasonable for restringing necklaces, etc. – a rare find. A friendly Colombian jeweller, he repairs, designs, makes and values. Not happy on phone in English, so visit him on 1st floor over Medellin clothes shop, next door but one to the start of Newington Butts. Mention Veronica.”

Tradesfolk: LOCKSMITHS

LOCKSMITHS

Trafalgar Security

Master Locksmiths

Dean and Michael Kelly

Lock Fitting, Key Cutting, Bars and Grills, Safe Engineers, Emergency 24hr Service, Free Estimates.

07961 343 953

"The above is a quote from their card.  Dean came to my rescue, got me into the house which has a complex lock, and fitted a new lock thereafter.  He told me he had started work at 16 with Trafalgar Locks etc. opposite the Police Station in Kennington Road which was closed by its owner abruptly just before Christmas (I had noticed that the shop had closed...).  The brothers are in the process of setting up on their own.  Dean was already working in the area the other day when he came to my rescue within forty minutes or so. I would certainly use him again should need arise, though I trust I won't make a habit of locking myself out as too expensive!!"

London Locksmiths Ltd
24 hrs emergency locksmith service
020 7978 2233
www.londonlocksmiths.com
"They're based in Nine Elms, so are nearer than most large companies - which is important if you have to call them out at night in an emergency! They charged considerably less than other companies I contacted; were far more pleasant (nice cheery chaps), turned up exactly on time, and were quick and efficient."

Tradesfolk: MASSAGE THERAPISTS

MASSAGE THERAPISTS

Glenn Sontag
Blue Eye Professional Massage Therapy
14 Bluegate Mews
228 Cable Street
London
E1 0DR
Tel 020 7423 9506
www.blue-eye.co.uk
"With impressive credentials (listed as one of the top specialist massage therapists in London - Time Out magazine, 2006), Glenn Sontag of Blue Eye Professional Massage Therapy offers a range of styles; Swedish / relaxing, advanced sports / deep tissue, Thai yoga and seated acupressure (ideal for corporate events / parties). Out-calls and gift vouchers are also available. Excellent transport connections and secure off-road parking (outside the congestion zone). Just say John Roberts recommended him."

fedor@reinski.wanadoo.co.uk
020 7735 7427

Tradesfolk: PAINTERS / DECORATORS / PAINT

PAINTERS / DECORATORS

Andy Crystal
079069 25289
"I had a superb job of interior and exterior painting done...
He currently charges £110 per day " Anne T

Bob Latter
020 8462 5509
Painter and decorator.
"Has worked in the Kennington area for many years and often used by The Walcot Estate."

Martin Bedding
M B Decorating
14 Burland Road
Battersea SW11 6SA
020 7223 8717
Established 1980
"Internal decorating, HIGHLY recommended, needs parking permit please."

 Darius Adamek
07882312685
"Friendly young Polish man experienced painter and decorator with building experience. Reasonable prices."


Ajet Krasniqi
07776 138 572
"I thought good, skilled tradesmen went out of fashion years ago but I was wrong. Recently we redecorated our five storey listed building including communal stairways and a number of other remedial works and the result was of the highest quality possible, a far cry from the standards provided by previous contractors. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone for his skill and attention to details in doing his job."

John Fontaine
07963 376278
"Lives in Kennington and does excellent painting and decorating"

Declan
07782 644966
"I used a really nice chap called Declan to do my front door but he does all sorts of decoration. 07782 644 966. say i gave you number, Pauline Carroll"

Tradesfolk: PC REPAIRS/ UPGRADES/ SALES

PC REPAIRS/ UPGRADES/ SALES
Dan Sinclair-Taylor
dansinclairtaylor@hotmail.com
07887827362
"He is an incredibly friendly and approachable Kennington local who is fantastic with home computer repair, upgrades and home network set up. He can also advise on audio visual set up and connection.  He has been sorting out all my IT and AV problems for the last 10 years, and is great at making the most out of tech and making it accessible to luddites like myself!! Rates are very reasonable."

Tradesfolk: PHOTOGRAPHY

PHOTOGRAPHY

Gareth Davies
07774 899 744
www.gdaviesphoto.com
"I cannot recommend his work highly enough. I know for a fact he photographs a lot of very famous people so to have our son’s picture done by him was fantastic, and he doesn’t charge a fortune ! I can only vouch for his portraiture, however I understand he does celebrity weddings for OK magazine so he must be pretty good. I know of several other friends who have had work done by him and were delighted."

Tradesfolk: PIANO TEACHERS

PIANO TEACHERS

Mikail Kazakevich
Misha
mkzkvch@aol.com
020 8761 5600
0789 0280748 Elena
15 Coney Acre, SE21 8LL

Tradesfolk: PLUMBING / GAS HEATING

PLUMBING / GAS HEATING / PLUMBER

MEL's plumbing service07580 596 701
Comprehensive range of plumbing services including: emergencies, blocked drains, leaks, insulation, baths, showers, toilets.
"Maurice has done many jobs for us over the years and proved himself to be efficient, reliable and excellent value."
 
Gary
DJK
Tel. 020 8830 1579
"He is excellent, however the woman who runs the company (Diane) is brusque and sadly they are not especially cheap. However it might be worth giving him a call. not specialists for underfloor systems.

David Sylvester
07984454096

Rob Peck
07730 922251 
Gas Safe Register no. 204980
"Good Corgi registered plumber / heating expert. He's installed a boiler for us and done several plumbing jobs."

Paul
Blue Plumbing
020 7401 3416
"They are local and reliable. Have done various jobs for us all of them good."

David Thompson
Abbeyville Plumbing
Clapham
Tel 020 7498 1690
"He was not cheap at £180 per day but was worth it."

The Victory Plumbers
Tony
07970713987
"Based in the Walworth Road Area. Not dirt cheap but nice guys and reliable."

Hazel Plumbers
07961 223957
"Good and reliable"

Richard
07956 383042

Rob Stevens
07836 794372
"Has done good work for us, friends and family in the past."

South Thames Gas
0207 326 5239
"They are good corgi registered. Ask For Donna. She may give you charity discount."

British Gas
"I pay for their annual insurance and they're great. I had three call outs last year, and I worked out I saved myself over £80. Also if there is any problem, they do sort it out."

Maintrack
020 8682 2244
"Found them to be very courteous,reasonably priced, reliable and effective."

Oliver Rebellato
07748 986519
Corgi registered
"I have just used Oliver Rebellato to deal with a gas emergency (don't ask), having got his details from Kennington Trades. He says he does a lot of local work, although he no longer lives in Kennington, and seems both reliable and efficient, plus he knows what he is doing. Will also do routine boiler servicing, which is a real find!"
"Just wanted to say that I found your website and from it contacted a Kennington plumber – Oliver Rebellato – he was very good, nice bloke and fixed our boiler – thanks very much!"

Peter Lawrence
07734 204 059

Tradesfolk: Roof / Roofer / Roofing ROOFING AND GUTTERING

Roof / Roofer / Roofing

 ROOFS, GUTTERING, POINTING, EXTERIOR DECORATION/REPAIRS

S E Building and Joinery

020 8397 8804
07985 327965

sebuildingandjoinery@gmail.com

“We had some very satisfactory roofing work done recently by Danny Signor.  I have used them twice. One was a new roof over a small extension; the second was a repair of an old large leaking roof.” Fran C

Bartlett Roofing

Jayson Bartlett

bartlettroofing@sky.com

“Jayson completed work on 23 Methley Street … and I was happy.” Stuart S via Jill J

Ben Byrne & Co

benbyrne09@gmail.com

“Ben has done most of the work at no.1 and I was happy.” Stuart S via Jill J

“We were impressed with them ...  The man is Benjamin Byrne.” Sally G

Aspect Construction Ltd.

17 Grove Vale

London SE22 8ET

020 8299 8391

fax: 020 8299 8399

info@aspectconstruction.uk.com

www.aspectconstruction.uk.com 

“Our people … were nice and did a very good job as you can see if you wander up this way (Kennington Palace Court, Sancroft Street)…. J E Batchelor is the man to contact!” Sylvia G

ROOFER: Tony 

Mob: 07531243484

"Has worked for me for 13 years. Highly trained & experienced roofer, also does guttering, pointing and all exterior repairs/decoration. Cheap prices. No job too big or too small."

ROOFING SPECIALIST
J W Benardout
01622 758127 or 07860 473196
"They solved a long running problem in our building, after years of leaks that no one else could put right. Recommended by Oliver Rebellato, our plumber."

Tradesfolk: UPHOLSTERERS

UPHOLSTERERS

Bob
Barnett and Hart
020 7622 9347
07957 489019
"I highly recommend Bob of Barnett and Hart. Small company (Bob and one other) based in Battersea, have covered two chairs of mine. Did lovely perfect job at reasonable price (as far as I know), picked up and delivered on time, flexible, friendly etc."

A V Fowldes & Sons Ltd
http://www.avfowlds.co.uk/
enquiry@avfowlds.co.uk
Progress Works

3 Addington Square
Camberwell SE5 7JZ
Tel: 020 7703 2686
"These guys are great. Probably not the cheapest but you'll get excellent quality and service from them."

Tradesfolk: WHITE GOODS REPAIRS: COOKER / MICROWAVE / WASHING MACHINE / DISHWASHER

WHITE GOODS REPAIRS: COOKER / MICROWAVE / WASHING MACHINE / DISHWASHER

Alexander Gabriel
Domestic Appliance Engineer
Speedy Repairs
020 8305 8073
"Minimum callout charge. Will always try to repair first rather than sell you new equipment, came quickly and doesn't charge over the odds."

Tradesfolk: WINDOW CLEANERS

WINDOW CLEANERS

Danny Ebbs
Pane in the Glass
(also House + office cleaning, PVC, Patio, Decking, and Gutter cleaning)
020 7091 7427
07784 829645 or 07593 158167
paneintheglass@btinternet.com
"Very good"

Mark Stapes
07738 546266
"good, quick and very reasonable at £50 inside and out for the whole four storey house.", "He did all my windows, inside and out (5 stories) for £50 and I had no complaints."

Gus
07906792486
"Ecuadorean - very willing - totally honest. Try him."

Gustavo Sares
020 8671 7420
07888 681318
"very good & friendly"

Ron Walsh
Dirty Windows
0208 958 7808
"a wonderful window cleaner whom I have used for the past 12 years or so. He came to my house in Camden Town and then carried on cleaning my windows when I moved to Kennington 9 years ago. Ron comes to my house when I need him and also cleans my next door neighbours windows at the same time. This works well for us. You can call and book a time and get a quote from his wife Maxine. He is a lovely guy and a great window cleaner."

Jose Sanchez
020 7582 4504
07899 014759
"This lovely spanish gentleman used to work as a window cleaner in this area before moving back to Spain about a year ago to look after his mother after the death of his father. He has recently returned to London and is living in Clapham Road and trying to rebuilld his business. His rates are very reasonable and everyone feels entirely comfortable with him being in their house. He is so nice that you would be quite happy to leave your small children wiwth him - although this is not part of his service! Many satisfied customers around the area.", "very trustworthy and he has worked for other people in the area."

Dennis
Sparkles
07973 202814
"I've used him for six years. When I lived in St Mary's Gardens. And now when I live in a five storey Georgian house in Trinity Church Square SE1 - very similar to those along the KP Rd and Kennington Road."

Richard
07981 676655 or 07981 876655 (?)
"Does a number of houses here in West Square."

Louis
07775 752 034
"He cleans many windows in our block and I have always found him good, reliable and friendly. If he cannot take your call straight away, he is pretty good about calling back."

Dave
Grove Cleaners
020 7924 0280
"He is reliable and pleasant and not too expensive. You can leave a message and then he will ring back. Treat him nicely ... resident parking cards etc!"

Steve
07909 844388
"I have a just found a window cleaner after years of searching and really pleased with the results. He has only been once so far and I don't know much about him but he comes from an acquaintance whose windows he has cleaned for years."

Steve
07910 528995
"I give him £40, but he might charge you a bit more, as your windows are bigger."

Tradesfolk: WINDOWS - REPAIR / REPLACE

WINDOWS - REPAIR / REPLACE

Terry
07932 590020
Used by Fisher Meredith Solicitors

Dennis Ambler
The Sash Window Company
W: 0800 214 984
H: 01622 873 348
"I found these people’s work very good."

Venues for Hire

THE POETRY SCHOOL
81-83 Lambeth Walk SE11 6DX
Richard Slack
administration@poetryschool.com
0845 223 5274
020 7582 1679
www.poetryschool.com
Our teaching rooms are also available to hire for community and charitable organisations.
We have two meeting rooms, one seating up to 14 and the other up to 18 (boardroom style); they are partitioned, so there is flexibility to put them together and move the furniture around to allow up to 40 for talks or similar.
The rooms are fully accessible on the ground floor with disabled toilet, hearing loop etc.
Tea and coffee making facilities.
Flipcharts and overhead projector.
Available for hire most weekdays.
The fee is £50 for 1/2 day, eg. from 9am-1pm or from 1-5pm.

ST STEPHENS CHURCH
St Stephens Terrace, SW8 (between South Lambeth and Clapham Roads, and on corner of Wilkinson St/St. Stephens Terrace.
Large open area, (which is our church space) can be used for meetings, conferences etc. but not parties and never on saturday evenings. Plus smaller downstairs rooms, already in use but some availability. Contact Penny Elvin on 020 77358461 and leave message.

ARCHBISHOP SUMNER SCHOOL
Reedworth Street SE11 4PH
Our premises (hall, classes & community room) & gardens can be hired at very reasonable rates.
Suitable for one off family occasions, weekly activities, clubs, support groups etc.
Hire charge dependent on activity, rooms & times.
For further information or for any queries
please contact Babs Wright, Extended Services Coordinator
School: 0207 735 2781
mobile: 0795 192 1655
email: babsiewabsie@hotmail.com
website:
www.archbishop-sumners-primary.lambeth.sch.uk

MUSEUM OF GARDEN HISTORY
Lambeth Palace Rd
SE1 7LB
Contact: Heather Tyas
020 7401 8865 ext. 21
heather@museumgardenhistory.org
www.museumgardenhistory.org
Facilities: Can accommodate evening events, Monday - Saturday and daytime events on Mondays only.
Disabled access: Yes

ETHELRED ESTATE COMMUNITY YOUTH CLUB
7 Lollard Street
SE11 6QH
Contact: Sharon Bailey
020 7582 2012
sharon.bailey@london.com

CHRIST CHURCH FUNCTION ROOM
90 Brixton Road
SW9 6BE

ST MARK'S MONTGOMERY HALL
Kennington Oval
SE11 5SL
020 7582 5613

ST ANNE'S CHURCH SETTLEMENT
57 Harleyford Road
SE11 5AX
020 7207 4755
Contact: Daphne de Souza
07813 892979
NOTES: No licence to sell alcohol. All prayer meetings restricted to Roman Catholic
CAPACITY: 150 200
FACILITIES KITCH/TI T1M/FID1
FUNCTIONS: PTY/IEVT/MTG/REH1
DISABLED ACCESS: YES

VAUXHALL ST PETER'S HERITAGE CENTRE
St Peters Church
310 Kennington Lane (Entrance in Tyre St.)
SE11 5HY
020 7793 0263
NOTES: Audio Visual Equipment for Hire. No drinks or entertainment's licence but Hirer can apply. No smoking.
CAPACITY: LARGE 200/SMALL 50
FACILITIES TI T/M1F/DIKITCH
FUNCTIONS: PTY/REH/MTG/EVT/MUS
DISABLED ACCESS: Yes

ALFORD HOUSE
Aveline Street
SE11 5DQ
020 7735 1519
CONTACT: Tim Saunders
NOTES: Youth club available to local groups only. No weddings or parties.
CAPACITY: 250
FACILITIES TLT/MTG/KITCH/DRESSRIVIS/STAGE
FUNCTIONS: NITG/REH
DISABLED ACCESS: Yes

ASHMOLE ESTATE TENANTS HALL
2 Meadow Road
SW8 1NB
020 7735 5312
CAPACITY: 100
FACILITIES KITCH/TILTIM/F1D
FUNCTIONS: MTG/PTY/REH
DISABLED ACCESS: Yes

CHANDLER COMMUNITY HALL
15 Lambeth Walk
SE11 6DU
020 7820 9009
chinawalktra@googlemail.com
www.chinawalktra.org.uk
Contact: Mr Chandler
CAPACITY: 80 sitting, 130 standing
FACILITIES: TLT/KITCH
FUNCTIONS:MTG
DISABLED ACCESS: Yes
Comments: Used for TCM before, modern and clean, very close to Hercules Road
kitchen, stage and baby changing facilities
functions, parties, meetings etc.

JAMYANG BUDDHIST CENTRE
The Old Courthouse
43 Renfrew Road
SE11 4NA
020 7820 8787
NOTES: No Smoking, No Alcohol, No Music
CAPACITY 40
FACILITIES: TLT/M1F/
FUNCTION: MTG
DISABLED ACCESS: YES

KENNINGTON PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE
8 Harleyford Street
SE11 5TR
020 7346 6584
Jacqueline.brown@hyde-housing.co.uk
CONTACT: Jacqueline Brown
NOTES: One main hall and one meeting room. No political meetings, no racist meetings, no parties.
CAPACITY: 150
FACILITIES KITCH/TILT/M1FID/STAGE
FUNCTIONS: PTY/EVT/REH/MUS
DISABLED ACCESS: Yes

MYATTS FIELD COMMUNITY CENTRE
40 Bramah Green
Myatts Field North
SW9 7RG
020 7582 6885
CONTACT: F Gray
NOTES: Available until midnight.
CAPACITY: 70
FACILITIES KITCH/TILT/F/MD
FUNCTIONS: PTY/IEVT/MUS/MTG
DISABLED ACCESS: Yes

VASSALL YOUTH & COMMUNITY PROJECT
143-145 Brixton Road
SW9 6LZ
020 7582 4762
CONTACT: Kema Mordi
NOTES: 2 Halls available.
CAPACITY: 100
FACILITIES KITCH/Ti T/M1F/D
FUNCTIONS: PTY/MTG
DISABLED ACCESS: No

WATERLOO ACTION CENTRE
14 Baylis Road
SE1 7AA
Direct Line: 020 7928 2243

07957 192 465 (Mon, Tue and Thur 10am-5.30pm) and (Wed & Frid 10am - 1pm)

020 7261 1404 (Main Line)
E-mail: wac.buildings@googlemail.com

Web site: http://www.waterlooactioncentre.co.uk

CONTACT: Chike

CAPACITY: Dance hall 100, Mezzanine 50, Rear hall 80 and meeting room 15 and kitchen.
FACILITIES KITCH/TI T1M/F1D
FUNCTIONS: EVT/REHIMTG
DISABLED ACCESS: Yes
COMMENTS: The halls are fully accessible. There are disabled toilets on the ground floor. A fully functional lift is available to the first floor. Our halls are available for hire by community, voluntary and charitable organisations.
We supply flip chart stands and projector screen free. Halls are available for hire weekdays and weekends up to 2am. Fees are per hour and a list of current charges are on our website above.

THE OLD VIC THEATRE
Waterloo Road
SE1 8NB
020 7928 2651
CAPACITY: 1,096
FACILITIES KITCH/Ti T/M1F/D
FUNCTIONS: EVT/REH/MTG/MUS
DISABLED ACCESS: YES
Comment: never used by TCM before, easy to find (on main Road)

LIVING SPACE
1 Coral Street
Waterloo
SE1 7BE
020 7926 8445
CONTACT: Y P Wu / Jo Smith
info@lliving space.org.uk
www.living-space.org.uk
CAPACITY: 60
FACILITIES KITCH/TI T1M/F1D
FUNCTIONS: EVT/REH/MTG
DISABLED ACCESS: Y

KING’S COLLEGE
First Floor
Franklin Wilkins Building
150 Stamford Street
Waterloo
SE1 9NH
020 7848 1700
conference@kcl.ac.uk
www.kcl.ac.uk/kcvb
NOTES: 360 in theatre
CAPACITY: 10-360
FACILITIES KITCH/TI T1M/F1D
FUNCTIONS: EVT/REH/MTG
DISABLED ACCESS:
Comments: Disabled access only in big hall, very modern meeting room upstairs (capacity 30)

SOUTHBANK EMPLOYERS' GROUP
First Floor
103 Waterloo Road
SE1 8UL
020 7202 6900
CONTACT: Alex Valenzuela
NOTES: Two small rooms
CAPACITY: 20
FACILITIES KITCH/Ti T/M1F/
FUNCTIONS: MTG
DISABLED ACCESS: No
Comment: easy to find (on main Road) but no disabled access

ST THOMAS’ HOSPITAL
Ground Floor
Block 5
South Wing
Central Hall
St Thomas' Hospital
Westminster Bridge Road
SE1 7AA
020 7261 1404
CONTACT: Andrew
CAPACITY: 35
FACILITIES KITCH/TI T1M/F1D
FUNCTIONS: EVT/REHIMTG
DISABLED ACCESS: Yes
Comments: Disabled access

KURDISH CULTURAL CENTRE
14 Stannary Street
SE11 4AA
020 7735 0918
Contact: Soran Hanorash
CAPACITY: 50-100
FACILITIES KITCH/TI T1M/F1D
FUNCTIONS: EVT/REHIMTG
DISABLED ACCESS: Yes
Comments: Disabled access

REDFEARN CENTRE
Community Learning Resource Centre
329 Kennington Lane
SE11 5QY
020 7735 2716
CONTACT: Denise Downie-Campbell
CAPACITY: 75
FACILITIES KITCH/TI T1M/F1D
FUNCTIONS: EVT/REHIMTG
DISABLED ACCESS: Yes
Comments: Disabled access

REAY PRIMARY SCHOOL
Hackford Road
Kennington
SW9 0EN
020 7735 2978
CAPACITY: 50
FACILITIES KITCH/TI T1M/F1D
FUNCTIONS: EVT/REHIMTG
DISABLED ACCESS: Yes
Comments: Disabled access

PORY HALL
Ethelred Estate
Lollard Street,
SE11 6UJ
020 7926 8361
CONTACT: Alison Muir
CAPACITY: 80
FACILITIES KITCH/TI T1M/F1D
FUNCTIONS: EVT/REHIMTG
DISABLED ACCESS: Yes
Comments: Disabled access

PIZZA EXPRESS (RESTAURANT) LTD
316 Kennington Road
SE11 4LD
020 7820 3877
Contact: Edmond Grezda, Manager
CAPACITY: 30
FACILITIES KITCH/TI T1M/F1D
FUNCTIONS: EVT/REHIMTG
DISABLED ACCESS: NO

GASWORKS GALLERY
155 Vauxhall St
SE11 5RH
020 7582 6848
info@gasworks.org.uk
www.gasworks.org.uk
fully accessible, 80 in theatre
Anna Vass

LONDON COUNTY HALL
Riverside Building
Westminster Bridge Road
London SE1 7PB
020 7401 8747
E: info@londoncountyhall.com
www.londoncountyhall.com
200 in theatre, 50 in Boardroom
Contact Peter Jones. Susan Kennedy.
Rob Kirk, Chris Simpson

ROOTS & SHOOTS
The Vauxhall Centre
Walnut Tree Walk
SE11 6DN
020 7587 1131
admin@rootsandshoots.org.uk
http://www.rootsandshoots.org.uk/
Contact Linda Philips, Manager
70 in theatre style

SHAKA
38-40 Kennington Park Road
SE11 4RS
9.30 a.m to 10.00 p.m.
020 7735 6744
Contact: Nancy Masona

MORLEY COLLEGE
61 Westminster Bridge Road
SE1 7HT
020 7928 8501
Contact: enquiries@morleycolleg.ac.uk