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Good morning mums and dads I am in need of some advice please: My friend has an au pair and because I?m in a difficult situation with School runs (can?t find anybody!) she has kindly offered me get some help from her too. I would only need her a day or two a week. Now, if I were to get her help in days when she doesn?t work for my friend, I would pay her directly, right? But I need her on the days she looks after my friend?s child too, so how do I go about with payments? My instinct would be to give half each, so there?s a gain for all parties involved, but giving ?5 each per hour seems too little, so I really don?t know what to do, and neither does my friend.. Your advice is hugely appreciated Thanks in advance

Sorry, missed page number 2, just seen James' post. Thanks. Will it be possible to buy off plan, does anyone know? Thank you

Does anyone know when they will start building and how buying 'off plan' works? Thanks

Hi, It seems there are a lot of bike thieves around.. Two guys broke in our block of flats (and others) at the end of November. Same area: Vale End, Beasant Place, Hsyes Grove. They were kicking doors open and looking for bikes in the common areas. It happened at 2pm! My husband called the police but they didn't get there in time to catch then. The same thing happened last Thursday and I was home this time. I called the police and so did someone else, so the police caught them and I have been told they are now so ending some days in prison before going to court! Hopefully we can get a break!

Sorry have to agree with some of the above.. Food is ok but pretty average, waiting times definitely too long (25 min for a croque Madame+a full English). The only amazing thing was the black pudding.. Brunch aside, Good candelais! (Bordeaux pastry/cake)can't find them anywhere else!

Hi does anyone have Maurice's new number? The one on this thread or his account on ED forum are no longer existing.. Thanks

I also use Dulwich Car and ED Panther ?38 to go to Gatwick additional ?8 to come back (accounts for parking, waiting etc) they have babies car seats too for an additional ?2

thanks guys!

Thanks But have YOU dealt with them, what do you think?

Hi all, I've seen all these comments.. I am organising a b/day party for my son who will be 1 and I wanted to do it there because it's 1 min away from our home and it's got a great garden.. I went there yesterday to book. I met Gary and he's really nice but think the real boss there is Tony, spoke to him too, old man, old fashioned, yea, but if we just get food and drinks we should be ok..? I went there once for dinner last year (after the 'grand opening') and it was lovely. Thoughts please :-) I wouldn't want to ruin my boy's party of course!

Hi the Bee is great and we used the cocoon until our son was about 6 months. You can push it around with one hand, super easy especially if you go shopping! The only problem (don't want to be negative but I think it is important to show the negatives, so you can decide..) with it -in my opinion- is that it is so easily manoeuvrable that it can sometimes be a bit unstable, for eg. when getting on buses or -much worse- on trains, as the front wheels go 'wild'.. If you use trains a lot you might just need a hand from someone, that's all. If you just walk around though, it's great! Hope it helps

Hi, are you passionate about art and about Italy? Why not travel to Vittorio Veneto, in the North of Italy, in the Prosecco area, for an art workshop? one-week or two-week-retreat packages available. Art & Travel Italy is all about original one-week or two-week art retreats in Vittorio Veneto, a town in the North East of Italy, in the Veneto region and in the Prosecco area. Courses and teachers: FRESCO PAINTING ? Alma Ortolan DRAWING ? Sheila Ghidini OIL PAINTING ? Donna Walker ILLUSTRATION - ART SCRAPBOOK - Arcadio Lobato & Anna Casaburi ENCAUSTIC ? Ruth Feldman ART PRESERVATION - Alma Ortolan & Judith Broeker WATERCOLOR ? Tracey Johnston INTERIOR DECORATION & DESIGN ? Alma Ortolan Example of a one-week package includes: ? 5 full days of teaching and practical classes ? 6 nights stay in Palazzo Galletti B&B Boutique Hotel, in Vittorio Veneto ? A guided tour of Serravalle, the historical centre of Vittorio Veneto ? A day trip and guided tour of Treviso or Venice ? All meals, with the exception of the one-day tour in Treviso or Venice ? Daily tasting of local wine ? Tea, coffee and snacks with the exception of the one-day tour ? Airport transfers and local transportation Upcoming workshop dates: depending on the course chosen. Accommodation: Palazzo Galletti B&B Boutique Hotel is a 14th century Palazzo which has been restored and turned into a beautiful B&B with two double bedrooms and a suite. More info on [www.palazzogalletti.info] Price: We are offering a promotional price of EUR 1,400 or the equivalent in ?, depending on the exchange rate. Price doesn't include Airfare Personal expenses Meals during the tour in Treviso or Venice Fees for private car rentals, taxis, etc. (bus and taxi service or car rentals are available on request) Supplement for single room If you need any more info please do not hesitate to contact me. I live in ED. Thanks for reading! Margherita

Thank you all for your comments!!!

Hi families, I need your help/opinion on something. We are thinking (because of availability of days, not because of our own choice) of sending our little one to the childminder 2 days and to nursery 1 day.. On your experience will it be too confusing/upsetting for a baby? He'll be 1 when he starts, so not too young, but he is very sensitive and a bit shy so I want to take the decision that is the least 'shocking' for him. Sometimes I think exposure to loads of different people might actually help him and 'toughen him up' but sometimes I think it might just shock him.. Opinions please Thanks for reading