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Hi Looking for an activity for my 16mth old and thought id try out Whippersnappers. Their websites not been updated since Dec so does anyone know if Tuesdays 9.30am are back up and running and cost and if you have to pre book? thx so much

I've never seen these spoken of wardens! Are they hiding in camouflage in trees so as to not take up valuable ground space??

Well that's told me!! A simple question and now I'm Dulwich's answer to 'swampy'. Surely by asking the question some of you could have reasonably assumed I was not oblivious to rules, regulations and etiquette and rather than just rock up and do as I pleased I have actually considered this. I now fear even setting down a picnic blanket or two with friends to celebrate our sons birthday and 'hogging' any public park space that I clearly don't personally own will end up with my incarceration for crimes against freedom of use of a public space! I agree that should the park be full of gazebos all on the same day it would be rather tricky to enjoy the area for anyone not invited to one of the events in said gazebos but if you knew how damn heavy and awkward even a small one is and would be to actually get from the car park to anywhere within the park you would understand its unlikely more than one antisocial group of individuals would try to erect one at any one time. I shall break the news to my not quite one year old that his party will be al fresco, and a little disjointed as I will have to ask his friends and parents to spread around the park so as to not appear to be creating a 'gathering'. I won't even ask the other question about caravans, fire pits and a bouncy castle !!

Does any kindly folk know if you need any kind of permission to put up a gazebo for a few hours in dulwich park? thx

our little girl is going to start bessemer in sep and we only were offered place two weeks ago but she's been invited to meet her teacher at school two days before start date, not home visit

Government rules for cyclists 64 You MUST NOT cycle on a pavement. Laws HA 1835 sect 72 & R(S)A 1984, sect 129 Just saying.....

From Highway code 64 You MUST NOT cycle on a pavement. Laws HA 1835 sect 72 & R(S)A 1984, sect 129 Just saying....

There is hope... We didnt get any of our 6 choices. We were given Langbourne. Our best waiting list was initially 27th at Bessemer Grange (our no.1 choice). Goodrich etc are not even worth chatting about as we were in the 70's on the lists.. Today we were offered a place at Bessemer Grange so in 3 months we have gone from 27th to being offered a place. I was pessimistic and didn't think it would happen and went ahead and bought Langbourne uniform but we do now have a silver lining so keep the faith disillusioned of dulwich. It can happen. oh and if anyone wants brand new langbourne uniform at discounted price I have some to sell!!!

When I had my 2nd baby I apparently asked for an Epidural as she actually popped out so bit of a late request there! And to top it off as they put her on my chest immediately upon birth I asked my husband if she was ours!!!

Hi If any of you are attending tomorrows Meet and Greet for Reception entry children in September at Langbourne then you are more than welcome to join an informal lunch get together a few mums have suggested at The Paxton pub. Will give us a chance to meet other new parents, especially for those of us who were allocated the school rather than it being a choice! and for the kids to meet so it's a little less daunting in September. So anyone that fancies meeting up just make your way to the Paxton pub (apparently good outdoor space for kids) on the roundabout at Paxton green nr the health centre not far from Langbourne after the event has concluded around 12 noon. Look forward to meeting some other New parents and Children!!!!

Hi If any of you are attending tomorrows Meet and Greet for Reception entry children in September at Langbourne then you are more than welcome to join an informal lunch get together a few mums have suggested at The Paxton pub. Will give us a chance to meet other new parents, especially for those of us who were allocated the school rather than it being a choice! and for the kids to meet so it's a little less daunting in September. So anyone that fancies meeting up just make your way to the Paxton pub (apparently good outdoor space for kids) on the roundabout at Paxton green nr the health centre not far from Langbourne after the event has concluded around 12 noon. Look forward to meeting some other New parents and Children!!!!

Everything room temp. I beat butter and sugar on medium speed for around 5 mins till almost white and the graininess has gone. Add one egg at time and beat until combined each time. Don't beat too long when you add flour as it will toughen the batter. Even if curdled cake will cook fine. Should need 20 mins min at 170 don't open door before but check at that stage, leave in and check in 3 min intervals until cooked. Good luck!!

Thank god some of you we're never kids in buggies being pushed by your mums or chasing behind her on a scooter.....

Nothing new to add to what's been/being said but we are in the statistic of one of those not offered any of our choices, we've been allocated Langbourne which we should be overjoyed with as its within 300 metres of us but after 3 visits and lots of discussions with current parents it doesn't meet what we want educationally for our children so we had to choose other schools on our preferences. We were sad but not surprised to not get any of our liked schools. We have gone down on the two waiting lists we've been put on and our best position is now 27th, (was 17th initially) so highly highly unlikely we will see enough movement to get a place. We are now facing having to start our daughter at Langbourne but look to physically move property to get closer to a school we like to try to get her moved during the year or for next September. System seems crazy. Would rather we had not been given any pretence of being able to choose and had just been allocated a school. Would have perhaps saved this worry, angst and disappointment .

A nice bag filled with some things she likes. make up, perfume, dvd, chocolate, nice pen/pad if she is a list maker. good lip balm, nice tissues. a book perhaps. Things she uses all the time but just an upgraded version of each in a pretty tote bag? (hope my hubby reads this and takes the hint... :) )

Just wanted to see how all the expectant mums are doing? First time I've been on for weeks so missed the meet up. I've got 9 weeks till due date and feel huge and panicking about having a 3rd now with two so young already!!!! Are you all prepared and blooming? Xx

Saffron we are not wealthy , we are barely comfortable but money isn't always the issue. People have more kids than us with far less and don't expect 'public funds' as you put it. We work hard at budgeting to give our family the best we can. We aren't in the Dulwich elite of having our kids down for private school or going to every 'toddler group' going but life does not revolve around money and being middle class. We punch above our weight by living here in leafy Dulwich and soon with 3 kids we will have to move but why not aim high if you can make it work even if for a short time. We would never have had kids if we had thought about the cost but the joy of them far outweighs what we sacrifice . So much of people's income is on material things, food wastage and socialising and visits to the nail bar etc and for us having kids far outweighs those things now. Maybe we are naive not considering the financial cost but I'm one of 4 and my family are not wealthy but showed me it can be done. You don't have to live in a ?million house, drive the latest BMW X5 and have the kids name down at ducks to be able to 'afford' more than one child.

We are expecting no.3 I'd never have had any if we had thought about finances too much etc, you just make it work within your budget. Yes it's having impact before babies even arrived as having to change car and our flat won't do much longer as only 2 bed and first two share as it is, worried about logistics, not being able to take them swimming as all 3 will be under 4, not being able to buy family tickets or all going on a ride etc together BUT we have the best fun with our two little ones and having a third is a blessing and we will make it work ! My opinion is that its an emotional decision not a right or wrong. Yes these days finances come into it but if you feel it's what you want you can find ways to make it work!

Hi My little lady loves dancing, anyone know of any good local dance groups?

Hi I'm due sep 8th with 3rd baby, that will be 3 under 3 and a half. Yikes!

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didnt have any books but while i was pregnant with 2nd we gave our 1st a baby doll and told her it was her responsibility to change her bum and feed her etc so she felt some sense of responsibility and importance etc and we talked loads about all the things she would teach her new sibling etc. That really helped us when new baby came along. we found that including elder sibling as much as possible helps with any feelings of resentment and spending time alone with them still, not always having new baby attached to you can be important. Equally try to get some time with new baby alone as well.... We tend to get over possible issues by just telling our eldest (still under 3 with a 13mth old sister) that she needs to help her little sister learn what to do and that tends to calm the situation and again makes her feel involved. good luck,,xx

hi nothing new to add but just wanted to say both my munchkins are small for their age and I worry on the days when they dont each much i.e when unwell etc but i try to offer more snacks (as healthy as poss) than big meals and i do let them eat while watching a bit of TV etc if it helps them to have something!!! they also tend to eat if they think they are having something they shouldnt ie if I have it on my plate or friends come over and have a snack they dont usually so they will try something new but dont worry too much. look at their consumption over a week rather than a day and all in all over a year old they rarely go hungry so just go with the off days and just make sure you are offering food regularly in case they do want it! x

I don't have time to crush cans really but in times of us being expected to recycle so much I do agree fortnightly is not enough and the amount of bins we now have I would have to knock the corner of the house down to make room for a 2nd blue bin!!!

I had a hmrc cheque 'stolen' by local sorting office ie intercepted and not posted to me and the cheeky beggars had the cheek to cash it somehow at bank on lordship lane!!! Also 3 times in past 6 months I've had recorded deliveries put through my door without postman having me or anyone sign for them and have had parcel cards put thru without postman even knocking or ringing!! And yes the van drivers drive appallingly and recently I was overtaken by one on college road on a spead bump coming up to a zebra crossing ..