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sdrs Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > It is completely irresponsible of the Club to be > promoting the match in the current situation. I > hope fans who say they don?t care whether they > infect themselves by attending will stop to > consider whether they would really want to pass > the virus on to others in the community who may be > more vulnerable than themselves, in local shops, > pubs and stations. The most community-minded thing > the club could do would be to cancel the match. Agreed. DHFC has always prided itself on being a community-minded club. It should put the community (which includes many vulnerable people as well as those who work at or are visiting friends & relatives in Kings College Hospital down the road) first in this situation. I'm sure many would appreciate the club taking a cautious approach. Especially as govt is now indicating a clampdown on mass gatherings.

Hi everyone, Owing to bad weather, tonight's Lettsom Gardens Bonfire is POSTPONED until next Saturday, Nov 9. Please share the info with your friends / neighbours / networks. Thank you!

Hi, my daughter is there and my son will start this September. Daughter loves it, btw. Will PM you. R

Hi, we used Fineline, mainly because we needed an enormous (over a storey high and almost as wide) single piece of glass for a back extension and we were told at the time (a couple of years ago) they were the only ones who could guarantee a perfect piece, together with a glazing system that would be guaranteed for 25 years. Pros: *Meticulous regarding the product. Our glazing was sent back four times to the manufacturer in Germany owing to tiny, tiny defects. *Good installation, worked like a dream. Glazing had to be craned over the house so this was no small feat. Cons: *Poor customer service, communications / admin. Timescales would slip and Fineline were not good at communicating that. They would also tell the architect one thing and us another. Different people in the company would have different assessment of progress; right hand didn't seem to know what the left one was doing all the time. *Following the installation of the major pieces of glass, it was hard to get Fineline back to finish the job. On several occasions they would say they were coming and then not turn up. In the end I had to call them out on twitter; following that they were quick to get in touch. Even now, they have not finished the job and are still sending final invoices. Chaotic. *Expensive for the service level. If you'd like more info, DM me. Hope this helps.

Not hosted, but went to one there about a year ago. It was really good fun! Basically the kids wore themselves out on all the inflatables and then were tired and hot enough to sit down nicely and eat / drink. Only one niggle: the room upstairs for lunch / cake was a bit small for approx 15 kids and parents. If you've got a bigger party, it's worth asking what they've got in terms of alternative rooms. Good luck!

Thank you for this - do you have a similar one for secondary schools in the area?

Update on this - the magic worked! Thank you Forum, and thank you to the kind person who put Kathryn in touch with me. R

Hi All, Today I ran into a woman called Katherine / Catherine in Daily Goods (Camberwell) who came to view our house when we were selling it. I meant to ask for her number but got distracted by my kids larking about near the till. D'oh! She has a two-month old called Logan. If anyone knows her, could you please put us in touch? I can be reached by private msg on here or 07887693472. I know it's a long shot, but years ago someone found me using the Forum, so I'm hoping the magic works again! Thanks in advance, R

Always get ours from Summy Party Bonanza on the Walworth Road!

Fabulous! Will wait a few days as I think people might be hearing about waiting lists. Then I'll send round an email with some suggested dates for a meetup. Rx

I'll be waving off child 1 to Dog Kennel Hill's reception class this September and am both excited and dreading it! Anyone feeling the same way? And are any new to DKH parents interested in getting together to have a drink and say hello one evening? It'd be nice to meet a few other people in the same boat / Kennel!

We used the Green Man & Van company. Fabulous service, really reasonably priced, charming... and carbon neutral! what more could you want?! They also worked their backsides off. http://greenmanandvan-px.rtrk.co.uk/removals.html

Thanks everyone for the tips, very much appreciated! EDMummy I hear you.. That's why we're keen to find some more flexible, ie private hire, short drive options. It may not work out but we thought we'd give it a go. Exited about the non-safari recommendations too. Esp Babylonstoren x

I'm driving myself mad on tripadvisor so thought I'd ask the wise forumites instead... Does anyone have any recommendations for family friendly (our kids are 2 and 4) safaris on the Western Cape? There are a number of private game reserves but reviews suggest they are more like big zoos and frequently don't cater to children under six. We are looking to spend upto four or five days somewhere and need a place that is flexible re children eg we can hire a guide and vehicle for the day. Any recommendations gratefully received! Thanks

Cos. Pretty much wear it all the blardy time

Thank you for starting this thread, Grotty. I have a first child due to start school in September and have found it reassuring to hear from parents with children in the school that the transitional headteacher is well regarded and supported. I like DKH for many reasons and, like you, one of them was Linda Ewers. Very often schools (like companies) have their culture established and by the head. Any insight existing parents can give on what the departure means for the school's prospects (and it may well be that most think 'nothing to see here; business as usual') is very welcome.

Another option (Love Oshkosh, especially handy for us as husband's family in the US). http://www.oshkosh.com/oshkosh-baby-girl-overalls1/887044249394.html?cgid=oshkosh-baby-girl-overalls1#navID=header&start=23&cgid=oshkosh-baby-girl-overalls1

The central reservation on DKH has always been one of the best best bits of guerrilla gardening in ED / Camberwell and now those wondrous Hollyhocks waggling at you in the breeze need your help! Troops will be out tonight (Monday 15th July) at 8pm to give the plants a much-needed drink. Do join! All you need to do it bring an empty bucket or bottle. It would be such a shame for all the hard work (not to mention traffic-dodging) that went into the planting, please help out if you can. And pass the message on to anyone you know who might be sympathetic. Thanks and hope to see you tonight! Radha

Hi Grotty, Another vote for Skoda. We have a Superb estate, diesel. Gigantic boot, keep double buggy in there at all times and masses of space for bags, travel cot etc when we go away. Octavia also v good. VW engine, can really motor, a lot of car for your money! Oh and the headlight beams follow the turn of the steering wheel (kinda fun). My mum has had a skoda for 12 years and it's never let her down. R

I'm sure most people (even on this thread!) would support reading wide-ranging subjects, styles and stories for their children. What is difficult is the fact that toys are increasingly gendered - eg the creation of pink Lego for girls - so it's increasingly hard (for parents, children) to actually make a 'non-pink' choice. There's an interesting org called Pink Stinks http://www.pinkstinks.org.uk/ that campaigns in this area. Agree that parents are the number one role model for their children but peer influence, desire to conform and brands that market to children are also very powerful.

thanks WorkingMummy - good suggestion; I liked Pippi Longstocking as a child. Btw you've started an outstanding thread re Cinderella! I have to say, I agree with you and Claireclaire.

Love this thread. I too don't like the 'pinkification' or 'princessification' (not sure those are words but ykwim) of girls. It's just so reductive and unhelpful. We tend not to buy princess / fairy type books, but have got a few sticker dress up books. Where, btw, all the girls are doing is having a picnic / party / dressing up! Grrrr. Re Cinderella, it absolutely sends out the uncomfortable messages. However I have more of a problem with the fact that most protagonists in children's books are male. Even when the story is about four animals. It sends out the overwhelming message that girls just aren't that important. And of course when there is a girl she's often doing something "girly". When we read books to my 3 year old and there's a boy protagonist we change the gender, so in our house A Dark and Stormy Night is about a brave girl called Antonia (rather than Antonio as written). Easier with older books where boys look like girls in the illustrations - eg Christopher Robin! If anyone's on twitter, there's a great project called @everydaysexism and there are lots of examples of very young girls (as reported by their mothers/sisters etc) attributing negative stereotypes - passive, incapable - to themselves as girls.

Hi, thanks for the new suggestions; Great Books for Girls sounds really useful and re Polly, my daughter loves anything with a wolf in it, so that + the girl having the upper hand = perfect!

Hurrah - also up for it. Of the two, 7th works better for me

Hmmm not a great deal of difference in the thickness of the ones I bought in M&S and Primarche. But then again I sometimes bundle the kids up in tights and trousers so don't go for hugely thick ones anyway. Good luck in your search!