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My son had a bad cough, runny nose, lethargy, sore ears etc a few weeks ago. Just as he recovered I got it, and it was truly horrible, conjunctivitis, the lot. So I know how he feels. Then he got better and so did I. Now last week he became sick again, same symptoms. Yesterday me too. My son has also now gotten a full body rash (did the glass test, it's fine). So this is clearly a recurring thing. So I went to the Drs for my son, thinking this might not go away on its own. The doctor checked his temp (did that already at home, it's fine). Listened with his stethoscope and poked his belly. He then said he thought my son probably just had a virus and prescribed him antibiotics in the form of penicillin. I've just looked up penicillin and it says "Penicillin V potassium is an antibiotic used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria such as pneumonia, scarlet fever, and ear, skin, and throat infections. It also is used to prevent recurrent rheumatic fever and chorea. Antibiotics will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections." So how can the dr say it's an virus and prescribe something that doesn't help a virus? He also said take the meds for 2 wks and come back if no better. But prescribed just 5 days of meds. I am so cross. I have a huge distrust in the knowledge of GPs. Didn't help he was an hour late. Now I'm making my poor sick kid choke down some nasty meds that probably won't help him and might make antibiotics less useful to him when he really needs them. Sorry, just needed a rant. Gaaaaahhhh!

We've been out to admire the decorations. Some fantastic ones at the big houses on Marmora road. It's like being in America where Halloween is a big deal. There's some houses near the shops on lower Forest Hill Road and Colton. only 1 we could see on Dovedale. If anyone has spotted some good ones, let us know so we can make sure to have a look.

Sketch by Oxford Circus is good fun for all.

I know you said money is tight but if you can spare a little, Asos do some fab, fashionable, and cheap wedding dresses.

We had karndean in our old house and it was good. Do shop around though. We bought ours at a bargain price from abbey carpets online. Saved a fortune.

My 3 year old boy is responsible for collecting the post from the door when the postman delivers and bringing it to me. Putting his clothes in the right laundry basket after undressing and matches all of our socks when the laundry is done.

Bertie and Boo cafe on Balham high st. Barnardos behind Sainsbury's in Crystal Palace.

Yeah. The houses that waNt to get involved tend to dress their front gardens appropriately. We don't do the knocking on regular doors.

Check out Wilkos offers on some toys that are half price. In particular their Blox are amazing if your kid likes Lego. A whole fire station, 2 fire engines and a fire helicopter for ?12!? A London bus for ?6.

Victoria inn on bellenden

A jammy dodger

?2.95 Bloody delicious. Buy one. Don't let yourself down. Just do it. Trust me.

We were going to go until I learned it is so long it has an interlude. Seems a bit of a stretch for a 4 yr old. I would recommend the gruffalo instead. Also the unicorn they're do some nice bits.

Well....that makes sense. Thanks.

It's not like it's less alcohol.

I get frustrated by people who start putting in so much effort and don't maintain it. Frustrated because I want business to do well but it seems even the basics slip by. I spent a few mths wondering what the Potager even was. The writing on the window finally appeared and didn't make it any clearer. Because it said soups I assumed maybe you could eat in. All that beautiful space and it just sells veg at the back. Their opening times aren't always adhered to. It feels well awkward when you walk in, stone cold silence. They need a bit of vibe. Some welcoming music. They need to be clearer on their offering and for the offering to be better. They need to leaflet the local area encouraging locals to give them a try and explain what they are all about. They need to check their fruit displays in the window and clean out mouldy fruit from them. They need to sell St Johns bread if that's what pulls people in. Then when people come in for that they need to upsell. Therefore making the bread worth having. Maybe have a bread club (just made this up) where people sign up for say a month of weekly bread and pay up front and go and collect each weekend. They need to be inventive. It's a tough market and locals want to support businesses but they have to give us something to work with.

Ok I have purchased my menu: Chicken and ginger broth with floating prawn dim sum parcels (bought) for starter Asian tuna and salsa Coconut rice pudding with ginger ice cream, lime sorbet and mango I'm happy. We do date night every Saturday as we have a young child and babysitting is expensive. We take it in turns to cook and choose the evenings entertainment and music. No iPads, phones or tv allowed. We sit at the kitchen table. It's nice. It's really helped us tune back in to each other. For that day at least :) Love all your ideas. Thanks so much. It's me again in two weeks so keep them coming.

I plan to visit Covent Garden flower market in Vauxhall a few days before guests arrive. They have very cheap decorations, dried oranges with clove, beautiful flowers etc. Very cheap and quite a nice tradition.

Steak has been done too unfortunately. One of our faves. I think im going to go with tuna steak with an Asian dressing and an Asian tomato salsa. Any more ideas for future meals greatfully received.

Date night is Fri. Woman cooking for man. I adore bannofie but make all the time so not date night worthy. Tuna sounds interesting. I'm not very good with fish but husband likes it so I might give that a go.

I'm not a bad cook but I'm running out of ideas. I want to make something that shows thought and effort but don't want to be prepping for hours. Any ideas?

Ivydale We will be holding Open Day mornings on Tuesday 15th November, Friday 25th November or Tuesday 10th January 2017. The morning starts at 10 am and should be finished by midday. There will be an opportunity to view the school and ask any questions you may have. There is no need to book.

Turnham, no booking needed. Please be advised that our 2016 open days are between 9.15-9.45 or 11.00-12.00 on the following dates. Friday 30th September Friday 21st October Friday 25th November Friday 5th December

?11 ph for 3hrs pw

In previous years someone has done a data stories map for this information. Has anyone seen one for 2015?