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mima08

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  1. Hiya, we found all of the various wooden ones tend to work together no problem. We have bits of Brio, Bigjigs and numerous cheaper ones from the likes of Aldi, Liddle and Tchibo - which makes for a massive set and kept the costs down...
  2. Hi there - if you are looking for something really active, Trytime rugby holds sessions for boys and girls on a Friday morning in Belair Park in Dulwich. We go on Saturday and love it and it means you get outside, even when the weather is not great...http://www.trytimekidsrugby.com/venue/dulwich/
  3. Hiya, if you like a structured type of class, we loved going to sing&sign (http://www.singandsign.com/classes/classes-near-you/southwark-and-lambeth) and made good friends. ED tots website (http://www.edtots.co.uk/) has lots of other things on - hopefully you find something you like! Mx
  4. I have to say I frequently see no one offering to help - at a guess 50% of the time?
  5. hpsaucey Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > God - I have the same problem. I get overwhelmed > by the number of places to see .. and so end up > seeing none of them. > > HP yep, so we tried to go and see some of the "big" ones (Gerkin, Cheesegrater, Lloyds building) but were way to late, queues were over 1.5 long. But it was still a nice wander, went to Mary-le-bow, where the vicar gave an interesting short talk, then walked along the Thames path - not something we had done for a long time - it seems to have improved. Next year: have subscribed to the newsletter and hope to be better organised (and get there earlier:) What did others go & see? m
  6. Hahaha, it Is talk like a pirate day,very appropriate :) Thank you every one for the suggestions,they're brilliant, and thank you for the offer, Grotty, too. I think we will go for a mix of bought ( got a sword and sash for belt) and I make some of the things suggested as the boy now says he doesn't want to dress up!!! Argh. So instead of full costume, we'll settle for light touch and accessories :) Many thanks, mx
  7. Hi, I had these amazing plans to make a pirate costume for my 3.5 yr old son for a party he is going to - only to fail completely and now look to acquire one quickly - the party is this weekend. Anyone know where I can buy one? Had a look in Sainsbury, but couldn't fine one - any other suggestions please?
  8. This is the first year I finally want to go - but the choice is pretty overwhelming! Any recommendations?
  9. Agree with OP - and that includes station staff: if there are three of you standing around chatting while watching someone struggle up or down the stairs, feel free to pitch in (and yes, I did say make that comment to the staff in question at the time, too).
  10. Petition signed
  11. Could it be restored using various forms of crowdfunding and run as a private, non-for-profit enterprise that monetizes other things, too?
  12. Do phone them and get them to explain exactly how the bill is calculated. I had a similar thing happen to me years ago and when I phoned the guys asked if I had a swimming pool. Living in a 5th floor flat, it was pretty obvious no... I kept arguing till they accepted their computers had gone wrong somewhere - and I did not owe them any more money. Good luck!
  13. Sounds like a great day - have shared on FB and hope to be there...
  14. Sorry to hear about your troubles - a friend of mine had exactly the same issues with her son simply not wanting to go and it turned into a massive battle of wills. They had some success with target sticker in the loo (along these lines: http://www.amazon.co.uk/toilet-training-target-stickers-Happeedays/dp/B002GZAWUK) turning a wee into a game (it was still hard work). Best of luck!
  15. It would be nice - other lidos seem very popular, so why not?
  16. We put bamboo down in our lounge and a number of bedrooms and love it. Very, very hard wearing, 5 yrs on, it looks like new despite heavy traffic. Not all bamboo is the same quality, the strip-glued type seems less strong, we have something called strand woven. Laid on top of the original floorboards, with underlay, it does a great job of insulating. We used this company - and I know our builder has recommended them (after coming across them via us) to quite a few of other clients: http://www.bambooflooringcompany.com/all-flooring/strand-woven-flooring/ good luck!
  17. Hiya, I would hugely recommend my childminder who is looking to take on another child - though she is more Denmark Hill way (near Vestry Rd). If you're interested, please PM me.
  18. Best of luck that you find someone - I have often thought something like this would be great to share some of the childcare struggles!
  19. Second to the Albrighton centre - you get use of the kitchen, too - and the bouncy castle is brilliant entertainment.
  20. Hiya, we got married there 3 years ago and it was really nice. Waited in a fairly traditionally decorated (but pretty empty) room with all the guests beforehand, the ceremony room was nice enough, and yes, did have a CD player. Overall ceremony was short and sweet but then had lots of time to take photos in the gardens which was very nice. Have a fab day!!!!
  21. I am very sure that watching Disney movies and wearing pink dresses (or any other ones) will not turn any girl into a subservient airhead. But I have sympathy for the OP's frustration: as a child of the 80s I remember being upset that there were so few strong females in movies - consequently adored Star Wars as it had Princess Leia... (and later, loved Buffy the vampire slayer - the series). So it's a bit disappointing that the new Star Wars movies are very light on female leads, and taken together with the general "pinkification" (pink Kinder surprise, anyone?), there seems to be a need for more people speaking out against this stereotyping. BTW, stereotyping goes both way, I really want more boys shoes/clothes that are not navy, khaki or have trucks/trains/planes on them!
  22. Cannot make teh 27th but ordered the swap kit - takes less than 5min to register. Hope a match can be found for your friends' little one (and others) mx
  23. Hiya, we're just back from a holiday with Pierre & Vacances in Fuerteventura (http://www.pierreetvacances.com/gb-en)- it's like a centre park but in the sun and the prices were nothing like centre park. Kids' club, sporting activities, loads of swimming pools and a free splashpark, great fun.
  24. We had one for a year and my son (3.5) loves his one. Taken it on several short haul flights and train journeys. He's not been in a buggy for about a year as well, so it was a godsend to have something that means we dont' have to carry him. Second the bit about everything falling out :)
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