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What a ridiculous article and silly measures this nursery is putting in place. The reason given in the article "spate of shootings and stabbings" is no justification for building a fortress. Perhaps if there had been attempted abductions of children in the area or an increase in random attacks (most of those involved in violent crime know the perpetrator)then they would be justified. Lax security at nurseries my children have been to was the fault of parents (ie., letting in people through the gate without a nusery staff member authorising etc). Are there so many children at this nursery that the care givers do not know the children's parents and guardians? Is there a high turn over of staff? Do the parents and guardians of children at the nursery often get other people to pick up their children. I am really trying to understand why Asquith thinks this is a good use of money.

Micky Flanagan's my neighbour (knew of him before he was "famous") so I wouldn't personally count him in but, tllm2, feel free. His fame can only go one of two ways!

Myth for our Baby No. 2. Baby 2 was bottle fed for first week in Special Care. Took to the nipple like a duck to water after that and would also interchange if needed to bottle breast milk and occassionally formula. Saying that, Baby No. 1 never, ever took a bottle - put him on beakers when he was old enough.

Had a friend who used to say the poo was going to a poo party when it was flushed away. Worked for her child. Didn't use it myself (child 1 wanted to keep his poos firmly in a nappy even after being potty trained for nearly a year and child 2 couldn't wait to get on to the toilet and do his poos like a big boy).

Will definitely tell my neighbour about this. He arrived after being demobbed to the house his father in-law and grand father in-law lived in. He said the street was closed off as dangerous after being bombed and the house he arrived to meet his sweetheart in had its windows smashed and doors blown out. He'd be a great story teller if I could encourage him.

Apologies if there has already been a thread on this but I am looking for tennis lessons for my children to have during the summer break. Something that takes around an hour to an hour and a half. We are only looking for a week of lessons to give them a taster (and to be taught by someone with more patience than me!).

Thanks for responding, Primadonut. I now realise how much the cafe must affect residents lives. I really hope a sensible discussion can happen with local residents and BM as it would be sad to see such a local institution be overtly affected in the current climate. Sadly, I am with other posters about the service but I suppose I have always accepted it as part of its quirk...and the food it always worth it!

Quite bizarre as BM has been there for ever (at least 12 yrs in my memory). How long have the neighbours been there? If they have lived there a long time then why did't they complain before and if they have recently moved in...they knew there was a cafe there that operated on Sundays.

Yes, he is a minx. At not as contrite as I would like!

Have had two different experiences with my two boys. No. 1 said at 2 1/2 that he didn't want nappies any more and only had the very occasional accident. With No. 2, who was also late in giving up milk at bed time, didn't get dry until 3 1/2 with lots of accidents for about 3 months afterwards. What helped was giving up any liquids after tea in the evening, except a mouthful after brushing teeth. They can cope with no more fluids after this time. They really will not dehydrate in British weather. I am from a considerably warmer climate and my mother always stopped fluids after about 5pm. Good luck. It is a stage and may feel overwhelming at the moment but you will both get through it if you take it at the pace that suits you both.

Probably a good thing I didn't give him a hiding. The police turned up 10 minutes later although they knew he had returned. Apparently it is standard practice to follow up on missing children calls. The police man gave him a brilliant talking to!

Just want to say thank you to the lady who stood at the end of Hindmans Rd this evening when I was frantically searching for my runaway 4 year old. In the heat of the moment (being said son's return after legging it completely around the block - including running up Barry Rd) I did not get a chance to thank you for looking out for him. The police have now visited him and given him a good talking to. Fingers crossed he won't do it again to "look at the cars"!

Also take a drink and perhaps something to eat (fruit etc). You may be seen quickly (was once seen only 2 mins after appointment time) or it may take a little longer.

Gosh, this made me very queasy. Was in the garden with the children when the helicopter was about to land (had heard all the sirens slightly earlier and knew something awful must have happened). Cheered with the kids at a helicopter being so close that they could wave to the passengers without letting on what I now find it had been sent to help with. Terribly sad, I hope everyone pulls through and the driver of the stolen car is apprehended.

You should probably give her a chance to explain her absences in case there is an issue that is covered by the Disability Discrimination Act.

I suppose this is now an issue for the coalition govt. Perhaps you will have more influence there, Cllr Barber.

James Barber Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > hidc, > I have'nt blamed anyone. > I'm expressing frustration that until the local > elections I was being told July. I checked this > with officers several times and was told July - > this after a lnog string of delays and assurance > all this year that contractor was working weekends > to catch-up. After elections we're told August. > The only thing to have changed, as no new reasons > for the delays, is which party leads the council. > > The result will potentially be the pool not being > open for the summer holidays. And as a result one > less thing to keep local kids busy. > > regards james. In light of the number of "slippages" in the last 6 months, then this one can come as no surprise. I would assume they are nearing snagging stage and then there is probably some checking to be done by govt bodies (HSE?) so putting August date may mean that it will be absolutely ready in August and opened rather than being given yet another date. This not a political issue and should not be turned into one.

As well as find a suitable sunblock I think the general advice for a baby of this age is to just keep them out of direct sunlight. A sun protector for the buggy, a hat and light long sleeve clothing would be your best bet. It is much easier to keep them out of the sun at this age as they are not yet mobile. Once they are on the move it does get a little more difficult.

@OliviaDee, I wouldn't worry too much about the poison and children. Exterminators put the bait in places inaccessible to humans but accessible to the mice. Yes, they smell for a few days but you more than often find the carcasses to dispose of. In the case of infestation, I think bait is the only way to deal with them. We had an infestation last year and they were all gone within a week of so. This year we have only had one or two and have dealt with them by using snappy traps and Nutella. Good luck with whatever you chose. They are vile little beasts and I unfortunately now have a fear of them.

Theatre music for No. 1 (something classical but by that point I barely knew what was happening so no recollection). For No 2 Magic FM was playing in the background and baby delivered on my chest to Your Beautiful by James Blunt which brings me to tears even now. Wouldn't have been my choice but means a hell of a lot to me now.

carrieon23, as you say, German Measles are only a risk to pregnant women who do not have immunity (either did not have MMR or German Measles as a child). You are right that as your son has only had one MMR jab he is still not completely immune. German Measles is mild and your son is already feeling better. I had it twice as a child, once on my legs only and once on my torso. Never on my head or upper body. Just thank heavens it was not measles. Ghastly illness, my brother was very seriously ill with this in the 70s.

Reluctant to add to this as I am reluctant to add to any post about childbirth, home birth and Kings. One 'flat line' baby who barely had a Agbar score (is that the right name for it) who started out at home and two births where birth weight was dramatically under estimated nor appreciated by home midwives. Every birth is different! I envy those mothers who had dreamy deliveries in their own home but I greatly appreciate and respect the amazing professionalism I experienced at Kings. I get your point but I feel that you may have given the OP a bit of short shrift. I still do not talk about my experiences because even after a number of years they are still raw. This forum feels like a place that things can be shared but perhaps others will feel that they will be judged if they do so.

Went to a great pool party for 4 & 5 year olds at Beckenham Spa but tend to agree with others that 3 may be a bit young. If you want water involved and want to risk the weather, how about a picnic at Sydenham Wells. Problem is, it IS a risk. One of mine has a birthday in the middle of summer and the last few years it has poured! If you are looking at bouncing castle option then I prefer JAGs to Harris Girls because they help you with setting out the food and cleaning up (a god send when I had a 4 month old in my arms).

I think this shows that children are far too pigeon-holed. Sadly, I find this is happening from the point they join any state primary school (my only experience). I refuse to allow them to under or over estimate my children. They are talented individuals in their own right. The system straight-jackets them but with good parenting this can be overcome. I never wanted to feel at odds with the education my children are receiving and want to support them in achieving want the system allows but I also want them to be individual and sadly this can only be overcome at home. It is all so complicated!

I am also 'guilty' of opening mail not addressed to me. In my case, the letter was offering a student a place on a course. I visited all my neighbours in the nearest vicinity and asked them if they were the person it was addressed to with no luck. I then sent the letter back to the university letting them know that the address was wrong. I hope I didn't do the wrong thing but I felt that ignoring it would have been worse.