Finding Others to Squat With in London...

Submitted by anu8is on August 12, 2005

ok so l'm really trying to work out what to do. My backstory is that l quit my job etc and turned my back on my family who were unimpressed that l gave it all up to travel around Canada. But l did it and l've lived on the streets out here every now and again but l've survived and had an amazing experience. I say out here because at the end of August l fly back to London. I have nowhere to go, no money when l return & no roof so that l can get a postal address for JSA till l find a job. So l have been searching the net for info on squatting. It's not something l've every done and l think its my best bet for surviving in London, problem is when l get in London where the hell do l find others to squat with??? So l was wondering if maybe anyone could advise me. Cheers

Dygash aka Luke

Lazy Riser

18 years 7 months ago

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Submitted by Lazy Riser on August 12, 2005

Hi

I had a little involvement with the squatting scene in London in the late 80’s, both sides of the river. There used to be a big squatting movement around Stoke Newington, but the council carried out some heavy handed evictions that made the headlines at the time. I’d be interested in talking to anybody who was there. I’m not sure what the current squatting scene looks like, but I wouldn’t be surprised if it has been largely curtailed by council flat sell-offs and so on.

What I’m about to say is probably a bit unfair, but I’m exaggerating to make a point. I have to say in retrospect, that the evictions were made easier due to the quite well-to-do backgrounds of a lot of the squatters. Many of them were students, dilettantes and politicos.

I’m a Citizen’s Advice Bureau volunteer, so I know a little bit about housing. It’s not right for me to give you advice about housing and benefits without knowing more about your situation, but I strongly recommend you chat to the local Citizens Advice Bureau connected to where you’re originally from. You’ve left it a bit late, but they should be able to help you sort something out for yourself.

If you’re thinking of turning up in London, finding a squat and claiming benefit, then you are going to be begging on the streets in no time unless you can know some friends who are already there.

From what I know, your local council has a statuary obligation to house you, although crisis accommodation can be a bit insalubrious. If you want to enjoy the bright lights of the big smoke you’re better off using your existing resources to work and save and then launch whatever fabulous career in The City you’ve got in mind for yourself.

I’d be interested to hear some other people’s thoughts, sorry if I’m coming over a bit “old” on you. I have to say that being chased by cops around North Peckham estate certainly gets the old blood pumping, it’d probably give me a heart attack nowadays.

As a matter of interest, does anyone know what’s going on at 121 Railton Road nowadays?

Love

Chris

Thora

18 years 7 months ago

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Submitted by Thora on August 12, 2005

Lots of people still squat in London, its fairly easy - though obviously your problem's going to be finding people. I'd maybe try getting in touch with the Advisory Service for Squatters http://www.squatter.org.uk/index.php - and try to get a copy of the squatter's handbook, it's really useful.

You could also try going along to squatted social centres - Rampart in Whitechapel or St. Georges in Tufnell Park - you'd be likely to meet other people squatting or looking for squats there.

anu8is

18 years 7 months ago

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Submitted by anu8is on August 12, 2005

Lazy Riser that was totally unfair, l am not just showing up in London to see bright lights and a bit of smoke, l am just trying to survive and thats totally cynical to suggest l just wanna squat to get benefit before launching some fabulous career as you put it. So l emailed squatters.org.uk asking for advice so now l guess l just have to wait for their reply. Cheers for the Link Thora

anu8is

18 years 7 months ago

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Submitted by anu8is on August 12, 2005

lol l've seen the "bright lights" before but l do love london it has a feel about l've loved every time l've visited it in my life, l'm originally from the south west. And thanxs for the traveller comment... :wink:

Lazy Riser

18 years 7 months ago

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Submitted by Lazy Riser on August 13, 2005

Hi anu8is

Bless you, I didn’t mean to piss you off. I wish you the best of luck in your endeavours. I'd really appreciate you keeping us posted as to how you get on. I’d be interested in hearing an update on the current state of the London squatting scene.

Love

Chris

lucy82

18 years 7 months ago

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Submitted by lucy82 on August 14, 2005

just thought i'd better chip in here. your local council has not got any statutory duty to house you if you are a single young man with no kids you've no chance of being found "statutorily homeless". if you go for a homeless interview your just wasting your time. all they'd do is go through the formalities and stick you on the waiting list with no priority and give you a list of sally army hostels which are pretty grim places usually.

thoras pointed you in the right direction. so good luck. i hope you find somewhere and some good people to squat with.

welcome back to the uk :)

Lazy Riser

18 years 7 months ago

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Submitted by Lazy Riser on August 14, 2005

Hi

your local council has not got any statutory duty to house you if you are a single young man with no kids you've no chance of being found "statutorily homeless"

Maybe I should leave this, I don’t want to contend with the spirit of Lucy’s advice, I concur with her pessimistic approach. Especially in light of our comrade’s recent return to the UK which, depending on his length of absence, may reflect poorly on any application made.

Assuming you talk to the council to which you have a “local connection”, the easiest way for a council to shirk its duty to a homeless person is to claim that there is no “priority need” in their case.

Lucy, I sincerely hope you don’t think I’m antagonising you for the sake of it, and I apologise in advance if I’m about to do something misguided, I hope you’ll take great delight in correcting me if I’m wrong. Priority need contains the notion of “vulnerability”, here’s my current guidance on it…

This is the part of the priority need definition which causes the most problems. A local authority must not have a blanket policy on whom it considers to be vulnerable, and so in priority need. For example, local authorities will often attempt to exclude people who are single or childless from the definition of vulnerability, but such a policy is unlawful and should be challenged. The local authority should consider all of the client's circumstances

Vulnerability is not defined in the legislation. However, the Code of Guidance (see endnote 11) gives advice to local authorities on how to interpret this category. For someone to be considered vulnerable by a local authority s/he has to appear less able to fend for her/himself without harmful effects than an average person would in a similar situation. This will include not only being more vulnerable when homeless but also less able to find and keep accommodation

If you can’t find accommodation because you’re poor (and therefore vulnerable), then your local council may be held to account for not doing something to help. Here’s a little story from a while back about Lewisham…

http://www.homeless.org.uk/db/20040405104205?set_language=cy&cl=cy

As for the quality of emergency accommodation, I wouldn’t want to paint a rosier picture than Lucy’s. I think I’d just like to hint that in under populated coastal towns in rural areas, it isn’t quite as bad, but it’s still pretty grim.

If squatting is viable for someone, I wouldn’t knock it, I think squatting is just fine. I politically support the occupation of empty properties, and defend those who choose it as the solution to their housing requirements.

There.

Chris

lucy82

18 years 7 months ago

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Submitted by lucy82 on August 14, 2005

The problem is how vulnerability is defined. I work in housing for a city council or at least its arms length management organisation.

Many city councils operate their own yardsticks of vulnerability. For example the one I work for has recently adopted a scale of points from one to twelve with issues such as drug abuse, alcholism, mental ill health bumping you up the scale where it would be considered reasonable to argue that they are less able to fend for themselves than the average person in similar situation. where people are considered to be vulnerable they can be found to have priority but poverty by itself is not considered vulnerability and unfortunately a young healthy man turning up for a homeless interview is as useful as pissing in the wind. The criteria for being statutorily homeless is not just about not having a roof over your head. I'm not being pessimistic by the way, just stating facts (and I'm not antagonised. relax Lazy riser :wink: ).

I don't deny that by operating in this way the majority of city councils are no doubt going against good practice and I personally think that the plight of childless homeless men which city councils do not feel fit into any of the above categorys is disgraceful. The fact that in Lewisham this was challenged is excellent but nevertheless the way in which people are defined as statutorily homeless remains relatively rigid and young healthy men in particular fall through the loop. The challenge was brought on behalf of a woman in advanced pregnancy. You have to be vulnerable for a reason. There is a shortage of decent properties to meet demand despite the thousands of empty houses in this country because of various housing policy decisions, deteroriation of housing stock and the right to buy snapping up the good ones amongst other reasons and so there is pressure on city councils to limit those who are classed as category A (stat homeless).

emergency accomodation is generally pretty grim. even if you are found in priority need by the way it can mean cooling your arse in a shabby b & b if your lucky waiting for an offer of accomodation in some "flexible" let (ie. the properties noone else wants) which you have to take if its a reasonable offer because the statutory duty of the council only lasts for a certain time period then its tough shit.

I think squatting an empty property is a postive act and I support anyone who does it. The entire housing issue is a national scandel and I'm sick of see human beings get the shitty end of the stick.

hope this clarifies the issue. I'll climb down off my soapbox now.

anu8is

18 years 1 month ago

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Submitted by anu8is on February 25, 2006

Its been forever so i apologise that i never replied to all that thoughtful advice. Just want you to know the day i returned to london i was able to secure a homeless shelter with connections for 2 weeks (yep i'm that good ;) and whilst there i secured a 2 1/2 year place at a salvation army hostel with my own flat. So now i'm happy and safe. It was a scarey 12hrs when i got back though, i arrived at 6am, had to convince the ticket seller i was a child to get a 1.20 tube ticket (that was the exact amount of uk money i had left) and from there sought out a back alley connections hostel who directed be to a day center who got me into connections other hostel by mid-day where prince william showed up for a few days because he had just become the patron. I'm typing this from my bedroom, and thank you for all the advice you gave me. BTW i also work at a corp. up on Old Street so all is going well.

Love

Luke

need1

14 years 7 months ago

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Submitted by need1 on August 27, 2009

hey could anyone help me to find a squat ??? in london???

right now i am roughsleeping , and it is rough ... dirty and cold

i am 27, unemployed (looking for work), heterosexual

i will open it myself btw .

i am looking for one for weeks now, but i can not find anything suitable.

even if it doesnt have any water or electricity.. for me it would be a huge step forward... considering the shitty park where i currently reside.

lots of thanks in advance

Farce

14 years 7 months ago

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Submitted by Farce on August 27, 2009

You could ask around at climate camp in Blackheath? I'm sure there must be some squatters there?

si

14 years 7 months ago

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Submitted by si on August 27, 2009

pretty good tip

Submitted by raw on August 28, 2009

need1

hey could anyone help me to find a squat ??? in london???

right now i am roughsleeping , and it is rough ... dirty and cold

i am 27, unemployed (looking for work), heterosexual

i will open it myself btw .

i am looking for one for weeks now, but i can not find anything suitable.

even if it doesnt have any water or electricity.. for me it would be a huge step forward... considering the shitty park where i currently reside.

lots of thanks in advance

Go to Freedom Bookshop, Angel Alley (next to KFC) 84b whitechapel high street E1. Upstairs is the Advisory Service for Squatters. There are also a number of people involved at Freedom who squat locally in East London on a large estate. I am sure they will help you but be sure to be respectful.

Wolfman

14 years 5 months ago

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Submitted by Wolfman on October 12, 2009

Hi Chris Wolfman here was with a little/big movement back in 70's in villa road brixton we squatted the whole street we had tunnels going into every house drawbridges barredwire meeting halls and squat veggi cafe the lot all of the people on one side of the street were given the houses that they squatted at a meega rent eventualy by what was then the GLC(Greater London Council) and others were rehoused if remember correctly but I then went on to Camberwell and opened up two other squats that we ended up staying in for about two years or so. After that I went abroud for a while and when I got back I shared a flat we a my rich girlfriend in madavale(she did'nt like the idea of squatting). Since then I never really had any need to squat again until 9- years ago when I worked for some shit company that ripped me off my wages and I ended up behind the rent and kicked out on the street and so I did the homeless bit in the woods under a tarp with me Dog and then I got a tent or was it the other way around anyway I got a van next and lived in that for three years untill somebody generously donated a camper van to me and I lived in that untill some arseholes smashed all the windows in the middle of the winter and so I opened up three new squats for me and some Polish people. after getting kicked out of them I opened up a garage then I got kicked out of that quite quickly then a few guys let me squat on a bit of land with them until we all got kicked off of that and then I opened up a pub which lasted for about 2 years I got kicked out of that opened up another pub which lasted 8-months or so got over run with rat which I think my neighbours put in ther to move me out I think they had acturly burnt the last squatters out of the place any way it wasnt untill they nicked my van that I finaly decided to go and since then i've been renting again at stupid prices above my means I have also been squatting both sides of the river. Anyone know of anything going just now and i'm intrested to know if the Mayfair squat is still going te, he ? But reaLLY ANY OFFERS FOR ME AN ME PUSSY CAT?

Wolfman

14 years 5 months ago

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Submitted by Wolfman on October 12, 2009

Hi all lov da site some nice comment going on please excuse me if I hover around for a little while to read your comments cheers, peace an lov to all.

Submitted by bazzbilo on October 24, 2009

ay up wolfman,do you mean the squat on 94 and 95 park lane that made front pages? i was in that squat and it got closed down mid january=[ there was a squat round the corner in mayfair that got closed down the day after aswell

Submitted by mcfranky on October 25, 2009

Hello everyone,

I'm Frank McWeeny, a radio student doing a piece about how squatting has evolved from the 70's to present day. I am very interested in your stories about squatting in the 70's, 80's, 90's and today and would love to interview you (anonymously if you want) on your past experience(s).

Does any of you still live in London?
If yes and if you are interested please contact me.

Would love to hear from you

Regards

Frank McWeeny

sibo

14 years 4 months ago

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Submitted by sibo on November 20, 2009

Hi, I also squatted in Stoke Newington in the early 80s. Clissold Road to be exact. I wont go into what happened , the council action. I was abroad for much of the changes. I find myself homeless today but I survive. Though not originally from London I have a postal [a relative]address here. The political decision to open the EEC to the east has made things difficult. However if even the shabby bedsits are now harder to find and street and sewer cleaning jobs hard to get ,there is always squatting. You dont need an address to receive income support. The CABs are very helpfull keeping one abreast of the changes. I gave up on hostels though. I'll be 60 next year and look forward to my bus pass. You say you volunteer for a CAB and lots of squatters were spoilt rich kids looking for adventure in the 80s. Knew a few chicks like that who worshipped my o so humble origins. Who'd have thought my poverty could get me laid. Good times. Cannot stand sociology even though I have an A level in it so the goons who run hostels and day centers I avoid. London is my favorite city and squatting in it is safer than elsewhere in Europe so if you cannot find freinds just go it alone. Be good. No damage and thee's no place like home. "Even a wild animal has a place to call his own" Tiberius to the crowd in Rome 60BC.

Elysium

14 years 4 months ago

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Submitted by Elysium on November 22, 2009

Hi everyone
Im looking for a squat in London, preferably around the east or nr liverpool st as iv just got a job around there.

Also, this whole property guardianship, if you go live with someone in one of the rooms of the house they are guarding...are you required to pay them?? any one have any experience on this?

Thanks! x

Farce

14 years 4 months ago

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Submitted by Farce on November 22, 2009

Basically, you should speak to ASS, but it's my understanding that the property guardianship deal is a really dodgy one, and their occupation agreements have really strict terms that give you less rights than squatting, so you can be told to leave with less than 24 hours notice. Not really ideal.

helpmefindasquat

14 years 4 months ago

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Submitted by helpmefindasquat on November 30, 2009

OK BASICALLY MY NAMES REBECCA, IM KINDA POOR BUT I REALLY WANT TO HAVE A PARTY FOR THE LAST TIME AS I HAVE NEVER HAD ONE BEFORE. SO I REALLY REALLY NEED TO FIND A SQUAT BEFORE NEXT WEEK. SO DOES ANYONE PLEASE KNOW ANY SQUATS IN LONDON OR KNOW ANYONE THAT WOULD RENT IT OUT FOR THE NIGHT..PLEASE PLEASE HELP X THANKS

the thing

14 years 3 months ago

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Submitted by the thing on December 11, 2009

Hi all needd a squat asp have some experiance please e-mail me if any thanks. Thething

Christer

14 years 2 months ago

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Submitted by Christer on January 19, 2010

Hey there guys , Im just pointing out that the other day i was in rampart, and since its been raided and destroyed by police and is now being guarded by private stiffs. Good luck elsewhere!

Emma Anarchay

14 years 1 month ago

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Submitted by Emma Anarchay on February 18, 2010

Experiance in Punk squats in glasgow since 2006 im now 25, thinking london as a best bet as glasgow punk squats r running dry fast ,can anyone help please.

Pmg

13 years 11 months ago

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Submitted by Pmg on May 4, 2010

irish male looking 4 a temporary place 2 stay till i get back 2 work

Joey OD

13 years 10 months ago

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Submitted by Joey OD on May 9, 2010

irish male looking 4 a temporary place 2 stay till i get back 2 work

why does it matter that you're Irish? :confused:
But I hope you all found what yeez were lookin for. Ive stayed in some great squats in Barcelona and Amsterdam and very much support the effort.
What is also needed is tenants unions and residents unions resiting ridiculous house prices and rents.

Autumn

13 years 10 months ago

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Submitted by Autumn on June 1, 2010

Hey there,

I am looking to interview a squatter in East London for a feature piece in a magazine. I am really interested in hearing your stories so if you would like to tell yours, please get in contact.

Thanks,

Autumn.

blackout

13 years 9 months ago

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Submitted by blackout on June 9, 2010

For anyone who is genuinely interested in finding a squat, it's worth checking out the 56a Infoshop as there's regular squatting workshops and a noticeboard of empties/people looking for fellow squatters. Good luck!

jamesmcl

13 years 8 months ago

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Submitted by jamesmcl on July 25, 2010

Hi guys,
I'm james and am moving to london from dublin in september.

i'm looking for a squat to live in round east london somewhere.
im pretty chilled out, like to have a good time, im broke and want to do an internship and as they're usually not pretty money orientated im looking for a squat.

any takers?

give me a shout

Rizla

12 years 9 months ago

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Submitted by Rizla on June 13, 2011

Hi people, im in London, looking for people looking for a squat or who has a squat looking for people. Either way I need a place and maybe can help some1 out at the same time. Good luck every1

hoppimike

12 years 9 months ago

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Submitted by hoppimike on June 21, 2011

Yeah I'm up for this in the UK or Malta where I am now, or probably other places!

I'll message you Rizla! :)

birussell

12 years 9 months ago

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Submitted by birussell on July 6, 2011

I am also interested in finding a squat

bremen-nacht

12 years 7 months ago

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Submitted by bremen-nacht on August 15, 2011

Also looking to squat in London,
message me if you are in the same position/ could offer me some help
Cheers

MRPINK69

12 years 7 months ago

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Submitted by MRPINK69 on August 28, 2011

me and my mate are also lookin for people to squat a house with. if interested pm me. we r to film students, broke as fuck and creative as hell to make ourselfs a nice comfi home.

@bremen-nacht chek your inbox mate ;)

ninanina

12 years 5 months ago

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Submitted by ninanina on October 17, 2011

Hey to all,
i am working on a photo project of foreigners, preferably the ones from czech republic squatting in london.
Please get in touch if possible, this is not a commercial project, but my MA project to school!
and if there is anyone who is seeking a person to squat with i will be more than happy too as my
financial situation is not great due to my studies but don't have any people to squat with as the ones
i know either gave it up or don't have space...(
Hope to hear from you,
NIna

www.nina-b.cz

Maplesare

12 years 4 months ago

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Submitted by Maplesare on November 4, 2011

Hey all,

Struggling to pay my rent to the big man and work has dried up. Anyone out there need some extra hands in return for some space in a squat? I'd be happy to open one with a gang.

Cheers,

Sarah

cags87

12 years 4 months ago

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Submitted by cags87 on November 5, 2011

Hi guys, new to the site so hello to you all :) Anyone know of any squats in the west mids area, worcs, droitwich, kiddy areas? Sick of sofa surfing and would love somewhere to make home, also happy to help open up a new squat with the right people!

Cheers

Chris

glebb

12 years 4 months ago

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Submitted by glebb on November 22, 2011

If anyone is after a squat in Grays Essex there’s a suitable property in russel road (the first house on the left) its been empty for years I think the woman who lived there moved abroad and its never been touched since

Alerion

12 years 3 months ago

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Submitted by Alerion on December 17, 2011

Hi :)
I've just experienced quite a sour break up with my partner.
Im looking to head to london for a fresh start.
Im a 22 year old Gay male, I love to party but also understand i need to pull my weight.
In the situation im in im looking for a squat in the North london area.
But as well as a squat mate im looking to make friends.
Would love to hear from you.

DAYLEE

12 years 2 months ago

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Submitted by DAYLEE on January 17, 2012

looking to move to london soon and find a squat if you no of any please let me no

bananabells

11 years 11 months ago

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Submitted by bananabells on April 29, 2012

Hi, i am really glad to have found this page! A bit about me: i am anna, 24 from germany. last year i have been for the first time in london ( i didnt plan to come there- was on the way to glastonbury with a friend, but we seperated and thus i just decided to go to london alone). i didnt have any place to stay, so just talked to some guys, who offered me a place to stay for one night. next morning they brought me to the internet café. again i met another guy who offered me to stay one week at his place. afterwards i met some other new friends and so on. somehow i managed to be there for 3 months, always staying somewhere else and i have really met some great people. one of my friends also squatted in the 90ies. I have met many homeless people on the street and personally i also had some bad experiences- for example i had a sleeping bag but someone stole it (now i have another feeling. i think the other person must have needed it much more than myself- as it was pretty cold outside, and at least i could stay inside with some friends).
Anyway i am looking for a job in London, as i am planning to come back soon. I absolutulety love this city! I am a bit crazy, but so is this city. And when i have been there i could really feel this spirit of London. It was like my prayers got answered immediately and i just listened much more to my heart than in any other city i have ever been to. No joke... io must have some deep connection with this city ... i cant wait to be back there.
pleaseif anybody knows about a cool sqaut,please please let me know!!
I am grateful for every single reply that i get....

cheers,

anna (aka bananabells- nick name given by a good old friend)

KatieG

11 years 11 months ago

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Submitted by KatieG on May 5, 2012

Hi, I need a place to squat by 15/5, I'm currently living in Ilford so east london and essex would do great.

glebb

11 years 10 months ago

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Submitted by glebb on May 17, 2012

Hi Katie G, the property in Russell road gray’s Essex is still laying empty and would make a great squat

DutchSquatt

11 years 8 months ago

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Submitted by DutchSquatt on July 29, 2012

Need a place too squad...! Im new in London and live on the streets.. Let me know!

joespears

11 years 8 months ago

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Submitted by joespears on August 1, 2012

Know of a really good empty in Ealing, owners abroad, empty for over six months and now up to let. Easy access from public park at back garden. Email for further info.

[email protected]

tommydog

11 years 7 months ago

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Submitted by tommydog on August 13, 2012

Hi Luke, funny thing happened to me , I just got back from Canada last week after being 10months there , and find myself in the same situation as you , my problem also is that I lived 20years in France before that, I am British and British passport holder. I think we both need help to find out what to do first and where to go to get back into the system (I hate that expression) In the meantime good luck to you , any info I find that could be useful to you I will post here , take care.

wildwest

11 years 6 months ago

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Submitted by wildwest on September 11, 2012

glebb i live in stanford le hope and im goint open this squatt on russel road, whats the address ?

Eriksson

11 years 6 months ago

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Submitted by Eriksson on September 26, 2012

heet guys, swedish dude looking for a squat in london, or some cool guys to get started with. did some squatting in barcelona this year, but time to go to london now. peace

Hannie

11 years 2 months ago

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Submitted by Hannie on January 22, 2013

Hello London
I'm a 32 year old irish guy looking for a place to put me head down for a couple of months to save for future travels..I'd be great full for any leads

Wiggleston

10 years 10 months ago

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Submitted by Wiggleston on May 11, 2013

Yeah, I desperately need a squat now. Most people I know are either getting evicted or full...so any help would be awesome?

The people

10 years 10 months ago

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Submitted by The people on June 5, 2013

Hi all,

My name is Geo I am preparing a trip and to save some cash I'd like to squat with some other people! Anything available in London within the next couple of months for a long term squat will be suitable :)

Thanks in advance!
my email:[email protected]

The people

10 years 10 months ago

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Submitted by The people on June 5, 2013

Hey any luck so far? Need to find one too!
cheers

JoshK

10 years 9 months ago

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Submitted by JoshK on June 27, 2013

Hey, I'm looking for a place to squat in London somewhere, not fussy where. Anyone looking for people to squat with or who can help me out at all get in touch! Cheers

Highvelocity

10 years 7 months ago

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Submitted by Highvelocity on August 19, 2013

High does anyone need a place to squat in Essex, there this flat in canvey island Essex number 7 church parade is vacant but only until the weekend, just had a brand new kitchen fitted as well :)

Highvelocity

10 years 7 months ago

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Submitted by Highvelocity on August 19, 2013

Does anyone need a place to squat!! theres a vacant flat on canvey in Essex, 7 church parade, canvey Essex its on google maps and empty until weekend..

Noah Fence

10 years 7 months ago

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Submitted by Noah Fence on August 19, 2013

Empty till the weekend? What's the story then? Owner occupier? Buy to let and a tenant is about to move in having paid their fees etc and given notice on their previous place?
Sounds like a non starter to me.

Consumer

10 years 6 months ago

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Submitted by Consumer on September 4, 2013

Hi,
I am going to be in London beginning with the 14th of Septembre until the end of April. I am from Berlin and living in a legal squat there. The house was bought in cooperation with Mietshäusersyndikat (http://www.syndikat.org/index.html?/s_home_uk.html) to make sure that it is not anybodies personal private property and will be kept out of the private market even if all the people living in there have moved out. I'd love to stay in a squat during my time in London too, is there anybody who has a place available. I'd be glad to answer you some more questions about myself when you contact me :)
cheers

christo

10 years 6 months ago

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Submitted by christo on September 10, 2013

Hi,
Me and a group (6) people from Manchester are down to work at an art fair in London that we've been doing for years. I can't find any affordable accomodation for us all so I was wondering if any of the squats in the area would take us in for 4 nights or anyone has space elsewhere. Most of us have lived in squats before, and I understand that this isn't the ideal but were happy to contribute financially or in another way for our short stay. We just need a room where we can sleep basically with enough floor 7 bodies. The fairs at 1 marylebone so we need somewhere in the marylebone/euston/st pancreas area.

Cheers

johnny zero

10 years 4 months ago

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Submitted by johnny zero on November 8, 2013

need a place ASAP in north London practical skills painting and other forms as well decent cook sociable looking to team up with kindred sprints
JOHNNY ZERO

numbercruncher245

10 years 1 month ago

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Submitted by numbercruncher245 on March 2, 2014

hi, i'm looking for a place to squat in london while i look for work. i'm male and 34; just looking for a roof, like minded conversation and possibly some raving :)

reach me at [email protected]

Tiriam

10 years ago

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Submitted by Tiriam on March 21, 2014

Looking to return to London after 22years. Lived & worked there before from 1980 to 1991 and squatted in Islington & Camden. Looking to share a squat and contribute to being there. Email [email protected]

Cat Widow

9 years 11 months ago

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Submitted by Cat Widow on April 20, 2014

Hi,
I squatted in several houses along Westbourne Road and it that area in 1973-1975. I am an African American woman who is now writing a ficitionalized account of my LOST years. I'd love to chat with you. My stomping grounds included Maida Vale, Elgin Avenue and the Portobello Rd.
Amoke Kubat
www.amokekubat.com
also on FB

curiousgary

9 years 10 months ago

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Submitted by curiousgary on May 9, 2014

Hi there

Just like everyone else who has posted a comment on here I to am searching for a roof over my head, this is all new to me and I have never done this before well that doesn't matter. All that does at this point is if anyone out there has anything available for me to join you would literally be my angel in these times of darkness. I'm willing and able to chip in and help wherever I can to make up for the space you can offer. At this point I'm more then desperate I got no family, no job, no money, no nothing. So if anyone can pleaseeeeeee help me find a squat.

Thank you

jonasp

9 years 10 months ago

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Submitted by jonasp on June 2, 2014

Hello,
I'm looking for people to squat with. I might soon have no place to live, and the housing crisis in the UK is something that really concerns me and makes me angry!

Does anyone know of meet ups in London where I can find likeminded people or are anyone in here keen to meet up, and find out something. Make a community.

Thanks,
Jonas.

jonasp

9 years 10 months ago

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Submitted by jonasp on June 2, 2014

Hello,
I'm interested. Did you manage to find some people or join a squat?

jonasp

9 years 10 months ago

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Submitted by jonasp on June 3, 2014

Hello,
I'm interested. Did you manage to find some people or join a squat?

yuile

9 years 9 months ago

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Submitted by yuile on June 17, 2014

Hello

I'm moving to London soon to study and because of the high cost of tuition fees etc, I'm hoping to find a squat to live in with others. Would be grateful if anyone was in a similar position and fancied getting in touch. I'm 27, an artist, female, ideally looking to live in South London.

Thanks!

alexandrasaint

9 years 8 months ago

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Submitted by alexandrasaint on July 8, 2014

hey guys! did you find something or manage? i'm interested about find some nice open-minded people to live together. i'm working very often, that means when i'm off i wanna spend time with some friendly people in some friendly place, have some fun, create something, whatever...and training my english ;)i wanna try some new kind of life... i'm female 23 from czech rep. in this time chef in one vegeterian restaurant

thanks alex

marcin108

9 years 8 months ago

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Submitted by marcin108 on July 27, 2014

Hi Alex
I used to be a vegetarian chef for years:)
I am looking for a squat myself, really fed up with paying rent. Especially this summer I dont work (I am teaching assistant in a college and it's closed for the summer holidays) so I cant pay even if I wanted. Did you find some place or people?

Lully

9 years 6 months ago

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Submitted by Lully on September 6, 2014

Hello! I would like to know about some places that we can squat in East London or someone that would like to join me to look for some places that we could squat. Thanks

Edita

9 years 6 months ago

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Submitted by Edita on September 7, 2014

Hi, guys!

My name is Edita, 23 years old and I am looking for a squat :)
I just came to London after a month of auto-stopping in Europe and I cannot imagine myself coming back to everyday's life routine. I would love to be involved in voluntary organisations, workshops and spend more time for activities that are more fun than work... During my travels I have been staying in Amsterdam's and Berlin's squats. The atmosphere was just amazing and I am little bit missing it here. Also would love to meet new people and improve my English :)
If someone is living in a squat and looking for a roommate, or if someone is living somewhere where rent is not high, please, let me know :)
Or if someone knows useful information about cheep and alternative ways of living in London, as well, let me know

Thank you!
Edita

alexandrasaint

9 years 6 months ago

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Submitted by alexandrasaint on September 24, 2014

Marcin: I texted U to mail box here, but I'm not sure how does it work here with messeges...
Anyway answer was same like for Edita and Lully, lets meet and talk about it:)

JoRdaN555

9 years 5 months ago

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Submitted by JoRdaN555 on October 5, 2014

Hello, my name is Milos, I am 31 from Slovakia originally. I am also looking for a squat or people who squat in London (preferably South London). I have been thinking about this for quite some time and I need to save money as well. I am leaving to North America in January so saving a few months rent would be useful.

Regards, M.

mal.pineau

9 years 5 months ago

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Submitted by mal.pineau on October 23, 2014

Hey,
My name is Mallory and I don't need to squat but I'm looking for a skip/bin diving buddy either in central or North London?? Grocery stores throw out loads of good produce and food and I'm looking for someone willing to take a freegning adventure with me.

felipe0

9 years 4 months ago

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Submitted by felipe0 on November 14, 2014

Hey

I can help you to make a squatt if you want.
We can speak by facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1544424718

Bye)

felipe0

9 years 4 months ago

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Submitted by felipe0 on November 14, 2014

Hey

I can help you to make a squatt if you want.
We can speak by facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1544424718

Bye)

Lobo

9 years 4 months ago

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Submitted by Lobo on November 30, 2014

Also looking to squat in London, January 2015
message me if you are in the same position/ could offer me some help.My name is Dawid from Poland 29years old
Cheers!
[email protected]

Homie

9 years 1 month ago

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Submitted by Homie on February 22, 2015

So government and industrial site are ok , Willesden Green police station is empty was closed down in 2013 its got large walls like a fortress small glass windows at front of building enough for someone to jump through

karinasofiea

9 years ago

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Submitted by karinasofiea on March 7, 2015

I'll be in London this summer (May-) and looking for people to squat with. Spent some time in London in January staying in hostels, it was nice but still an expense. Would love to be able to save some money and have a great time living with nice people. If someone is also looking for fellow squatters please let me know. Thank you!

[email protected]

choney93

9 years ago

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Submitted by choney93 on March 15, 2015

Hi all smile

Recently been made homeless, am a 21 year old music student in London. Easy going, good with my hands, previously worked renovating empty houses, happy to help out with anything I can and love cooking!. REALLY REALLY REALLY need help finding somewhere to squat asap for a couple of months while I finish uni??? Have squatted in Berlin before for a month which was great I loved it!
email address removed, send a pm if you need to contact chris

Much Love

chris

Ristian

8 years 10 months ago

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Submitted by Ristian on May 17, 2015

Heya guys...
This is incredible...i thought that looking to squat would be an ill advised thing to do as i had no clue what it really means. i've been reading a lot about it and i think it may be also a solution for my situation . I've been in london 2 years ago , had a job and a place to stay. unfortunately i was forced to move back home in romania. only now when i want to move in UK for good , the circumstances are way more different and i plan to make this move by "the book".
I contacted my last employer and he offered me my job back from day 1 ,once i arrive. i am able to manage the flight ticket there but i will not be able to rent out a room in the first month.
I see that so many are looking to squat and i hope each and every one of you guys managed to find a squat or a solution and that all of you are well.
I want to ask what is the best thing to do so i don't end up roaming on the streets of London at each end of the day until i get back to work.....Is going to whitechapel best solution ? and if yes, would it take long for my to find a place?
Thanks for this guys .....

Ristian

8 years 10 months ago

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Submitted by Ristian on May 17, 2015

Heya guys...
This is incredible...i thought that looking to squat would be an ill advised thing to do as i had no clue what it really means. i've been reading a lot about it and i think it may be also a solution for my situation . I've been in london 2 years ago , had a job and a place to stay. unfortunately i was forced to move back home in romania. only now when i want to move in UK for good , the circumstances are way more different and i plan to make this move by "the book".
I contacted my last employer and he offered me my job back from day 1 ,once i arrive. i am able to manage the flight ticket there but i will not be able to rent out a room in the first month.
I see that so many are looking to squat and i hope each and every one of you guys managed to find a squat or a solution and that all of you are well.
I want to ask what is the best thing to do so i don't end up roaming on the streets of London at each end of the day until i get back to work.....Is going to whitechapel best solution ? and if yes, would it take long for my to find a place?
Thanks for this guys .....

tesju

8 years 7 months ago

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Submitted by tesju on August 19, 2015

Hi everyone!

I am looking where to stay in London. Any kind of help would be appreciated. Please, if you are looking for people to squat, or know where I can stay let me know.

Thank you!

rjmb

8 years 7 months ago

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Submitted by rjmb on August 21, 2015

Hi Guys!
I am looking for a place to stay in London.
I'm willing to help but i also want be helped.
I'm a Portuguese guy and i can't afford for much longer accommodation in London, even a cheaper one. If anyone wants to create a new squat, i'm in.
Anyone willing to help me i really appreciate.

Thanx guys

greendragon

8 years 5 months ago

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Submitted by greendragon on October 12, 2015

Hi Luke

I might be able to help. There is a place in Swiss Cottage (north of the West End) in close proximity of the tube station. Vacant for several months easy access to premises. Let me know if this suits.

Best

C.J. (Courtney)

greendragon

8 years 5 months ago

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Submitted by greendragon on October 12, 2015

Edita

Hi, guys!

My name is Edita, 23 years old and I am looking for a squat :)
I just came to London after a month of auto-stopping in Europe and I cannot imagine myself coming back to everyday's life routine. I would love to be involved in voluntary organisations, workshops and spend more time for activities that are more fun than work... During my travels I have been staying in Amsterdam's and Berlin's squats. The atmosphere was just amazing and I am little bit missing it here. Also would love to meet new people and improve my English :)
If someone is living in a squat and looking for a roommate, or if someone is living somewhere where rent is not high, please, let me know :)
Or if someone knows useful information about cheep and alternative ways of living in London, as well, let me know

Thank you!
Edita

Hi Edita

I might be able to help. There is a place in Swiss Cottage (north of the West End) in close proximity of the tube station. Vacant for several months easy access to premises. Let me know if interested?

Best

C.J. (Courtney)

greendragon

8 years 5 months ago

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Submitted by greendragon on October 12, 2015

choney93

Hi all smile

Recently been made homeless, am a 21 year old music student in London. Easy going, good with my hands, previously worked renovating empty houses, happy to help out with anything I can and love cooking!. REALLY REALLY REALLY need help finding somewhere to squat asap for a couple of months while I finish uni??? Have squatted in Berlin before for a month which was great I loved it!
email address removed, send a pm if you need to contact chris

Much Love

chris

Hi Chris,

Are you still looking?

I might be able to help. There is a place in Swiss Cottage (north of the West End) in close proximity of the tube station. Vacant for several months easy access to premises. Let me know if interested?

Best

C.J. (Courtney)

greendragon

8 years 5 months ago

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Submitted by greendragon on October 12, 2015

rjmb

Hi Guys!
I am looking for a place to stay in London.
I'm willing to help but i also want be helped.
I'm a Portuguese guy and i can't afford for much longer accommodation in London, even a cheaper one. If anyone wants to create a new squat, i'm in.
Anyone willing to help me i really appreciate.

Thanx guys

Are you still looking?

I might be able to help. There is a place in Swiss Cottage (north of the West End) in close proximity of the tube station. Vacant for several months easy access to premises. Let me know if interested?

Best

C.J. (Courtney)

greendragon

8 years 5 months ago

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Submitted by greendragon on October 12, 2015

tesju

Hi everyone!

I am looking where to stay in London. Any kind of help would be appreciated. Please, if you are looking for people to squat, or know where I can stay let me know.

Thank you!

Are you still looking?

I might be able to help. There is a place in Swiss Cottage (north of the West End) in close proximity of the tube station. Vacant for several months easy access to premises. Let me know if interested?

Best

C.J. (Courtney)

ErikaKis

8 years 4 months ago

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Submitted by ErikaKis on November 4, 2015

Dear Courtney!
My Name is Erika and Im interested in that squat in Swiss Cottage, or in another place near to the center.
Im glad if you can help me. Me and my boyfriend have been in London Occupy 4 years ago.
We would like to go back for about 2 weeks (dec. 17- jan 05.)
Please send me an e-mail with every information you know. Mail: [email protected]
Thank you so much your help!!
All the best, Erika

Bamblar

8 years 4 months ago

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Submitted by Bamblar on November 11, 2015

Hi all,

I am looking to make a documentary to raise awareness and humanize the rising problem of homelessness in London. From reading your comments, it seems a lot of the contributes on here are squatting to save money etc. I am looking for squatters who see it as their only option, other than being on the streets. I would love to hear from anyone who has experience in this or is aware of a squatting community where members have previously slept rough for a period of a year or more. I would love to give people the opportunity of a media platform to share their stories and help to bring this issue to the forefront of the community.

Please message if you feel you can help.

thanks

Jim

8 years 4 months ago

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Submitted by Jim on November 11, 2015

The production company this user works for did Benefits Street...

Bamblar

Hi all,

I am looking to make a documentary to raise awareness and humanize the rising problem of homelessness in London. From reading your comments, it seems a lot of the contributes on here are squatting to save money etc. I am looking for squatters who see it as their only option, other than being on the streets. I would love to hear from anyone who has experience in this or is aware of a squatting community where members have previously slept rough for a period of a year or more. I would love to give people the opportunity of a media platform to share their stories and help to bring this issue to the forefront of the community.

Please message if you feel you can help.

thanks

janowski87

8 years 2 months ago

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Submitted by janowski87 on January 4, 2016

Hi all.
I am currently looking to find a suitable squat in London.
I've lived in London for over 3 years.
I am 28 years old and work in construction and I am very handy and have worked on property renovation and conversions so rather useful I feel. I'm a musician and very easy going, clean and tidy and considerate of others.
I am currently living in South East London but happy to go wherever really.

Thanks

koval77

7 years 11 months ago

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Submitted by koval77 on May 4, 2016

Hi everybody. There is a squot in vauxhall which me and my crew decided to leave cos we moved to deifferent place. The building is after lost court case but we were living there 3 weeks after courtcase and nobody arrived to kick us out. If anybody is looking for temporary place to stay let me know, my address is [email protected] . the squot is on hemans road. I just think that would be a pity and waste to leave it empty when somebody may need it. All you need to do there is to call the court like 3 times per week to check if they booked the beiliffs.

Craftwork

7 years 10 months ago

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Submitted by Craftwork on May 16, 2016

Is it still unoccupied? If so, I could let some anarchist friends know.

Roxychik

7 years 6 months ago

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Submitted by Roxychik on September 27, 2016

Hey also interested In sharing a squat in London w6 area if there is any around please let me know !
Or anywhere in London to be fair!

[email protected]

Please ask around please and anyone it me up via email or this forum
Many thanks
Teena xxx