Mellors

Not hugely local (although on the 363 bus) is TNG Youth Centre on Wells Park Rd in Sydenham. It has a climbing wall and great activities for age 8+ after school and during the holidays - all free.

Old gas hob is broken, new gas hob is here (the same size!). I need somebody to do the installation please, ideally today/tomorrow. Please PM with your availability and approximate cost, thanks very much Mel

Water is coming from under my shower tray and leaking through the downstairs kitchen ceiling. Please can you PM me if you are free to fix it? Thanks Melanie

Hi I need somebody to either repair my gas hob (ignition and one thermocouple) or replace it. Please can you PM if you;re free. Thanks Melanie

Hi I need somebody to replace a thermocouple and also fix the ignition button on my gas hob. Please can you PM me if you are free and let me know an approximate cost. Many thanks Mel

https://www.qualitysolicitors.com/amphlettlissimore/our-people/daniel-odoherty

Tooting Bec is probably better for younger children - lots more shade/grass/trees and a paddling pool for small children. I love Brockwell for swimming myself though.

Crystal Palace pool is 50m, and is fast (lots of lanes, not busy). 363 bus from ED. By far the best indoor training pool in the area IMO (although I still prefer Brockwell and Tooting Lidos when its warm enough).

The water play is open at Wells Park in Sydenham

Hi I have ben insuring au pairs on my car insurance for the last few years. Admiral are the only ones that have worked for us. They basically need to be 23+ or its astronomical - mine still went up by over ?1000 and my current au pair is an experienced driver.

Thanks Renata, much appreciated - my kids love it there!

Does anyone know the opening times over Easter please? Thanks

Can I be super nosy (or PM me) and ask what schools you are talking about/where you were offered? I'm in your position next year and wondering how the allocations are going this year.

Au pairs are normally recommended for children of school age as wraparound care, not for small children, and certainly not to be left unsupervised as they have little experience. You really need an experienced nanny/childminder with three kids of that age.

This beginners running course might be of interest: http://www.dulwichparkrunners.co.uk/site/?page_id=8 It leads into sessions with the running club in the evenings, and they have a coach. Its genuinely suitable for all levels.