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I'm seriously considering having our floors sanded but my husband thinks it will be cheaper to lay carpet. I'm hoping to convince him otherwise, it would be very helpful if you could share the cost of having yours done? Do PM me if you don't want to share in the open forum! TIA

Hi, sorry had Open Studio this weekend so only getting to reply to you now. I will hold more courses like this in 2019, if you send me your email (via PM or directly on my email above) I'll add you to my mailing list and let you know once I've set the dates!

In this workshop, you will learn the steps involved in creating an indigo vat and experience the magic that results from indigo dyeing. After preparing the vat, we?ll take time while it rests to prepare yarn and fabric to make solid colours and patterns. We?ll cover traditional methods of shibori resist dyeing ? folding, clamping, scrunching and binding - to create beautiful repeat patterns. There will also be a chance to discuss some of the keys aspects of dyeing with indigo (fibre preparation, maintaining a vat and overdyeing to create complex colours). The cost of the session is ?65. All participant will receive comprehensive notes on the processes covered and samples of fabric and yarn dyed in the workshop. You can bring along a piece of fabric or a small garment to dye in the workshop but I will have some silk, wool and organic cotton available to purchase and dye on the day. This session takes place at Space at 61, 61 Cheltenham Road, Nunhead SE15 3AF. To book your space on this workshop, please email me [email protected]

In this workshop, you will learn the steps involved in creating an indigo vat and experience the magic that results from indigo dyeing. After preparing the vat, we?ll take time while it rests to prepare yarn and fabric to make solid colours and patterns. We?ll cover traditional methods of shibori resist dyeing ? folding, clamping, scrunching and binding - to create beautiful repeat patterns. There will also be a chance to discuss some of the keys aspects of dyeing with indigo (fibre preparation, maintaining a vat and overdyeing to create complex colours). The cost of the session is ?65. All participant will receive comprehensive notes on the processes covered and samples of fabric and yarn dyed in the workshop. You can bring along a piece of fabric or a small garment to dye in the workshop but I will have some silk, wool and organic cotton available to purchase and dye on the day. This session takes place at Space at 61, 61 Cheltenham Road, Nunhead SE15 3AF. To book your space on this workshop, please email me [email protected]

My daughter has been told she will need some work on her teeth and we are looking for a great orthodontist. We are looking for a clinic that has experience of dealing with a child (she's 9) and has a very high standard of work. Can anyone recommend anyone (local or in London generally)?

I am running a seasonal dyeing workshop on Friday the 6th of July from 13:30-15:30 at the Rosendale Allotments. We will explore how to successfully dye with plant-based materials that can be gathered locally in high summer and create a number of different colours. We will cover such things as how to prepare fibres for dying, modifying colours and how to gather and store materials for dying. We?ll be dyeing with leaves, flowers and roots so there?ll be plenty of exposure to different methods of extracting dye. Everyone will receive samples of wool that we?ve dyed in the workshop and there?ll be the opportunity to buy silk scarves that can be dyed in the workshop and taken home. Friday 6 July 13:30-15:30: Dyeing with high summer plants The sessions take place at the Rosendale Allotment Community Space, 227 Rosendale Road, London SE21 8LR To book your space please email me [email protected].

Seasonal Dyeing with local plants on silk and wool Join me for a series of workshops on dyeing with local plants through the seasons. We will explore how to successfully dye with plant-based materials that can be gathered locally through the seasons. We will cover such things as how to prepare fibres for dying, modifying colours and how to gather and store materials for dying. We'll be dyeing with leaves, flowers and roots so there'll be plenty of exposure to different methods of extracting dye. Everyone will receive samples of wool that we've dyed in the workshop and there'll be the opportunity to buy silk scarves that can be dyed in the workshop and taken home. Each session is 2 hours long and you can sign up for one session or for all. Each workshop is ?40, ?140 if you book all four in advance. Friday 2 March 13:30 - 15:30: Introduction to dyeing and dyeing with winter plants Friday 18 May 13:30 - 15:30: Dyeing with spring plants Friday 13 July 13:30-15:30: Dyeing with high summer plants Friday 14 September 13:30-15:30: Dyeing with autumn plants and preparing for winter The sessions take place at the Rosendale Allotment Community Space, 227 Rosendale Road, London SE21 8LR To book your space on any or all of these workshops please email me [email protected]. For more information see the attached file

You can give your old textiles to H&M in Brixton (or elsewhere) and they will give you ?5 voucher for each bag and they reuse the textiles in their ethical clothing range (or so they say). I give them textiles that could not be sold in a charity shop because they are too old or there are holes in them etc

My daughter broke her arm and needs physiotherapy to regain full mobility. We can't get an appointment at King's until later in May so I'm looking for a couple of private appointments for her before that as her mobility is quite limited at the moment. Does anyone have any recommendations for a good physiotherapist with experience of working with children? Any recommendations gratefully received! Thanks!

I'm looking for recommendations for a good optician to take my daughter to - preferably in the Herne Hill/Dulwich area. Thanks in advance for your recommendations!

Hi Reren My au pair is still keen to get in contact with other au pairs. Does your au pair have an email address my au pair could contact her on?

I've used aupairworld.com and been very happy with the results. Thanks Peachie Pie, will tell my au pair about the SE London aup iar facebook group.

My new au pair started this weekend and she is keen to get to know other au pairs in the area to meet up with. Her name is Julie, she's 20 and and she's from Denmark. If anyone is an au pair or has an au pair who would be interested in meeting up with Julie I'd love to hear from you! Thank you! Mette

Well, I can only relay what the guidelines provided by the agency we initially used, was. And certainly, from what I understand from our au pairs, no au pair they know of is earning more than ?100 a week (and I do make a point of asking once in a while to validate that we are paying a fair rate)except in a particular family where the au pair has sole care of the children for several days and nights on the trot because of the work the family does and and in this case the au pair does work more akin to that of a nanny.

My daughter is 4 and we are thinking that she might be interested in joining the beavers/scouts or whatever its called at her age group; somewhere where she can enjoy/experience outdoor activities, hikes etc. Is there such a thing in East Dulwich/Herne Hill and are there any recommendations that you can give me? Thanks!