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Another recommendation here for Fernando. He just did some work in my garden, trimming / cutting and tiding - as other's have mentioned on the forum, he was punctual and extremely polite. My garden looks so much better and brighter. I would happily recommend Fernando to my neighbour who also requires some clearing up done. Thanks Fernando, a job well done.

Hi emc, I was looking into this a few weeks ago. Check out Freedom Academy of Performing Arts - I think they hold classes at the Goodrich School and also at St Barnabas parish hall in dulwich village.

Thanks for the responses- LucyA1308, I'll look into the group sessions. Emma, I'll call you shortly. Many thanks

I was wondering if there were any group piano lessons for children (similar to the arts-academy in West or North London). My 5year old is keen to play the piano but there doesn't seem to be any group lessons in the area. I'm thinking he's probably a few years away from 1-on-1 lessons. He has a keyboard and loves playing it. Any help, suggestions appreciated.

Waitrose please!!! A bit of healthy competition and price war(s) would be good. Re parking, i would prefer folks parking for 30-40mins to shop as opposed to commuters parking on our local streets "All Day"

Mild traffic on LL and panic slowly spreading - as a precaution, shops have been advised to close early. Kids swimming classes cancelled at fusion centre ED due to POTENTIAL trouble, but that's it people. Best to stay indoors and be safe.

Calling a 3year old a 'thug' at a milestone when they are trying to understand their own emotion, is frankly a bit worrying to read. Physical aggression usually lessens as verbal skills improve, Agressive behaviour must be checked and explained to the child (sensibly)by the parent/carer. This is still normal toddler behaviour, although very upsetting and won't want to see my 2year old daughter pushed around on the playground but surely parent need to show some level of self control -I.e. Not crying along with your toddler?

Don't mind either, as long as it replaces the Iceland - good location and parking at the back of the store.

DaveR Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > "Framework for Assessment of children in need and > their families" > > This doc is not aimed at all children or all > families, but specifically at those where there is > a need for external intervention (estimated at > 3-400,000 out of 11 million children in the UK). > This reflects the statutory limitation of the > responsiblities of local authorities under the > Children Act 1989. > > 'subjective but with good intention' can equal > wrong and the focus here should surely be more on > ensuring the safety of children rather than not > upsetting parents? > > This is a very dangerous road to go down without a > well founded finding that there is a need for > intervention in the first place. Is it 'wrong' to > bring up kids in a house where one or both parents > smoke? Or where kids are not fed an optimal > diet? > > It is rightly recognised as a matter of principle > that the State generally has no role in individual > parents' decisions about how to raise their kids, > and it is also right that actions that appear to > offend against this principle are scrutinised to > ensure that they are necessary and proportionate. Good example of how data/ statistics get misconstrued. Well said DaveR - Agreed.

The state SHOULD NOT be able to define what a parent's role is? Parents often know what's best for their children - the government of the day shouldn't have a say in this (unless a child is abused)... But at this rate there'll be a cap on when men/women can be parents. Ridiculous - I say!

I believe the main discussion is or was about a parent's right to make decisions about the well-being of their children.? Cycling on the pavement may be breaking the law but so should the belief that parenting renders one a moving target for criticisms. Zebedee Tring - I take it you won't be voting for Boris? :-)

Human instinct has always been to adapt and survive. Like Marmite, you either love the idea or hate it - but the Schonrocks clearly trust and believe their children will be ok, it's their decision, they should be respected for it. Competetive parenting and nurturing is getting the best of some people. Nanny state; please quit telling people how to raise their children. Pessimists - yes, any child could get into an accident on their way to school, shops - but that hasn't happened, so let's not concentrate on what ifs.

llama999 & Emski, DS's (turns 3 in Sept)been attending Mother Goose for almost a year now, he seems to really like it ...although recently, he shouts *to the rescue guys* when i drop him off - but that's just child's playful :) The staff seem nice, encourage feedback and have always taken what i've said/requested for on board, e.g potty training issues etc. If you're thinking of going part-time, i find the afternoon sessions better as it's 1-6pm (and works out cheaper) and morning sessions 8-12.

i second bibs with the lip - soup dragon sells these, but a bit pricey...and you can just rinse off. But not much use if your little one's like mine and likes to take them off, in which case soak in vanish

I don't mind it being there but having said that i may feel differently if it was on the side of my house... Isn't allowing it to stay there inviting more like minded artists expressing their 'talent' all over the neighbourhood?