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It is back to its proper route. The bus was diverted due to an incident on Pytchley Road yesterday afternoon.

Shop is still open. It's a very good barber shop, my adult and child sons have been using them since they opened. Perhaps pop in or spread the word and support a small business that may be struggling hence being quiet rather than accuse them of being a front for something dodgy!

Another vote for Woodcraft. Locally they meet at Darrell Road, Alleyns and Nunhead/Peckham dependent on age My 14 year old has been involved for a few years. If you Google Woodcraft Southwark, it should throw up more details.

I have heard claims that people don't send their children there because of the name of the school..? I genuinely cannot get my head around this one. The school is named after the road it is on which is named after the history of the area! 'Grove Primary School' is potentially the most boring name they could have come up with, and for a school struggling financially, is rebranding the school really the best use of funds?

From the school newsletter: A New Name for Dog Kennel Hill As you know we have been discussing and consulting with stakeholders about a name change at DKH for a while. Following engagement with staff, pupils and families, we gathered all views on a name change for the school and after careful consideration of the feedback, the Local Committee and the Trust have agreed with changing the school name to Grove Primary School from September 2025. Over the next few months we will begin a gradual process of changing our name on signage, our website and emails etc. We will keep you updated. We will be looking at designing a new logo to match the new school name and will be working closely with a graphic designer to get creative. The school council will be actively involved in this process. We will share the results with you as soon as a design has been agreed and confirmed. We will be creating a new school jumper to replace the old one, once the logo has been finalised. We will phase this in over time. We know that this is a welcoming change for some and that there are parents and children who will be sad about the change. However, as a school we think it will be a positive change for our school community and we will work together to ensure that the ethos and culture of DKH will remain!

Nope.

My daughter won't go in there anymore as apparently it smells so bad.

Yep. Always happens.

This is why we can't have nice things.

From the Dulwich Festival website: Teddy bears picnic with funfair at Dulwich park on 11th May. Giant Teddy Bears’ Picnic - Dulwich Festival Goose Green fair is on 18th May. Goose Green Fair - Dulwich Festival But no sign of the usual Dulwich Park Fair this year!

They were definitely taking cards last year - The only places I can think of they are cash only are Hong Hong on Grove Vale and Sam's Kebabs on Bellenden 🙂 Back to Il Mirto - Apparently the signage has gone up - Norberts Rotisserie!

No, you could take them to the recycling centre or a charity shop though.

Do you mean what's left of the hospital building? If so, yes it will be part of the school.

Anyone know what's going on with Il Mirto on Melbourne Grove? Not sure if they are redecorating or closed down as the dining area is being ripped out. I've only passed in the evening when no one is around so haven't been able to ask.

Free school meals for all primary age children. Great schools. Beautiful green spaces.